The First Annual Saratoga Music Festival

This weekend The Saratoga County Arts Council will present the first annual Saratoga Music Festival celebrating the CD release of Saratoga Pie. The festival will take place on May 14-15th from 4-10pm at the Saratoga Music Hall on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. In addition to music courtesy of the artists of Saratoga Pie, many local businesses will participate with activities of their own. Tickets are available thru the Arts Council prior to the festival and at the Saratoga Music Hall on the day of the festival. For more information call (518) 584-4132. Saratoga Pie is a very special compliationCD created by Saratoga's own to benefit the Saratoga Center for The Family and dishes up a slice of original music by: Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers, Bob Warren, John Kribs, Rick Bolton & The Dwyer Sisters, Michael Jerling, Sonny & Perley, Matt McCabe & Junior Barber, Mudfunk , Acoustic Circus, Rosanne Raneri , Ria Curley, The McKrells, Sirsy and Big Medicine. Saratoga Pie will be available May 14th, at many fine local Saratoga businesses.

Waterford Canal Festival Celebrates 19 Years

(WATERFORD, NY) May 6, 2005 - The 19th annual Waterford canal festival, known locally as Canalfest, will be held Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 6pm in Lock 2 Park, Button Park and Battery Park in the Village of Waterford. This Mother's Day weekend tradition is family oriented, free and open to the public. Canalfest celebrates Waterford's heritage as a hub of water transportation and marks the 2005 seasonal opening of the New York State Canal System. More than sixty craft vendors and community organizations will participate throughout the three parks. A variety of musical performers are scheduled to perform including the Fyfes & Drumms of Olde Saratoga, Sonny & Perley, George Ward and 2 Broads with Alotta Sound.

Rock The Cure Benefit Concert This Weekend in Amsterdam's Riverlink Park

There will be a concert held at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this Saturday, May 7th. A number of local bands are slated to perform including: Thirteen Four, Hudson River Delta, Paynes Hollow, Subzero and Jezzie Tree. The benefit concert will run from 2pm - 8pm with donations accepted at entry.

Brian Kaplan Band Wins Jillian's Battle of the Bands

The Brian Kaplan Band was a tough act to follow in every sense,and walked away winners when Channel 103.1's Jason Keller hosted Jillian's final round of the Roots of Rock Band Battle, May 4th. In front of a packed house seven local bands competed in the city finals for prizes including trips, gigs, and guitars.In addition to the prizes, The BKB earned the chance to advance to a regional competition held in Manchester, NH and will be featured when 103.1 presents SUM 41 later this month at the Palace. Cliff Street, Goin' Nowhere, North Allen, Thirteen Four, Lynch, and The Flying Bobbz, competed along with BKB in the city finals making the judges' decision a difficult one as each band delivered an excellent set of their own.

Albany Tulip Festival Offers Something For Everyone

(ALBANY, NY) May 2, 2005 - One of Albany’s oldest and most highly anticipated events is the annual Tulip Festival set in Albany’s beautiful historic Washington Park. Each year, this traditional Albany event greets spring with thousands of tulips blooming in a myriad of colors and varieties. Thousands from across the Capital District Region and beyond come to Tulip Fest each May to celebrate Albany’s rich Dutch heritage. Tulip Fest features entertainment on 3 stages.The KidZone features crafts and family fun entertainment, and Sunday is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. The highlight of the festival is the crowning of the 2005 Albany Tulip Queen on Saturday at noon. Don't miss the over 100 crafters, the fine arts show, Gardening Talks or the vast array of food vendors. Music Events Schedule - For additional information : (518) 434-2032 or www.albanyevents.org Friday, May 6th - Carillon Concert with professional carilloneur Dr. Charles Semowich, 11:30am - noon Kick Off Party, Washington Park, An intimate musical experience with acoustic entertainment provided by Katie McKrell, and flamenco guitarist Maria Zemantauski with Cantaora Mother Judge. The tulip beds around the Moses statue will host this new Tulip Festival talent showcase. Food vendors will be available as well. 5:00 - 7:30pm Saturday, May 7th - Pinksterfest, Washington Park - Over 100 artisans, Fine Art Show, Gardening Talks, fabulous live entertainment on two stages, an interactive KidZone and more. 11:00am - 6:00pm. On the Main Stage (Parade Grounds): 1pm - The Burners UK, 2:30pm - The Family Stone Experience, 4:30pm - The Funk Brothers with special guest Ernie Williams On the Amphitheatre Stage: 1pm - ZOX, 2:15pm - This Day & Age, 3:30pm - Nic Armstrong & The Thieves, 4:45pm - Paranoid Social Club Kidzone Stage: 1:30pm - The Zucchini Brothers The Royal Tulip Ball at Wolferts Roost Country Club with entertainment by The Refrigerators, 6:30pm, tickets required call 426-2667. Sunday, May 8th - Pinksterfest, Washington Park - Over 100 artisans, Fine Art Show, Gardening Talks, fabulous live entertainment on two stages, an interactive KidZone and more. 11:00am - 6:00pm On the Main Stage (Parade Grounds): 1pm - The Georgie Wonders Orchestra, 2:45 - The Funky Divas of Gospel, 4:15pm - Little Anthony and the Imperials On the Amphitheatre Stage: 12:00 noon - MudFunk, 1:30pm - Fetish Lane, 3:00pm - Ciara Lynn, 4:30pm - Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers Kidzone Stage: 12:45pm - Caribbean for Kids