The 26th season of the Concerts on the Waterfront, presented by the Sackets Harbor Historical Society, celebrates traditional music from Folk to Big Band, Classical to Jazz. Come celebrate with us on the spacious tree-canopied, grassy lawns of the Battlefield State Park every summer Sunday from 3 to 5 pm. The rain site is at the United Presbyterian Church of Sackets Harbor, corner of Main and Broad Street.
The Series kicks off on Sunday, June 27 with returning favorite Frank Sacci and his celebrated orchestra bringing us the music America loves – swing music of World War II era . Frank promises a delightful and nostalgic afternoon.
On July 4th A wonderful afternoon with Adirondack storyteller and musician Bill Smith and Don Woodcock, master fiddler. Traditional Americana, North Country style.
July 11th brings the fabulous Soft Spoken Band from Syracuse. Seven piece R&B Neighborhood music, what Denzel Washington might have on his IPOD.
July 18th features our Can Am weekend treat: Atlas returns to rock the Battlefield with its big city party music. Dance in an outdoor setting to swing, pop and classic rock.
July 25 The Buskers Street musicians with an affinity for jazz, roots music and folk. This is their only scheduled appearance in NNY this year. Hear Kathy’s “killer fiddle”!
August 1 We celebrate War of 1812 weekend with our own warriors, the 10th Mountain Division Band (tentative…deployment is possible)
August 8: The Bill Tiberio Quartet brings contemporary jazz from fine Rochester musicians.
August 15 The Double Barrel Blues Band is real blues. Get both barrels of anguished blues, then hear them wail slow and easy. Bet you can’t sit still for this group.
August 22 Fritz’s Polka Band Not your father’s polka band! The first polka band to perform at Woodstock. Dance to an eclectic mix of polka, country, waltz and more.
August 29 The Finger Lakes Wind Quintet The beautiful tonal sounds of woodwinds wafting over the harbor… A perfect afternoon!
Sept 5 The Mario De Santis Orchestra returns for our Labor Day extravaganza. The big band sound is uniquely American, and this showy group rounds up all the good tunes from the past 60 years.
Sponsoring the series this year is the Watertown Savings Bank. Additional funding is received from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council; the Village of Sackets Harbor; and the Town of Hounsfield’s Committee for the Advancement of Tourism. Contributions from area businesses and organizations, and a weekly “Passing of the Hat” at the concerts also provide financial support.
2009
The 25th season of the Concerts on the Waterfront, presented by the Sackets Harbor Historical Society, celebrates traditional music from Folk to Big Band, Country to Latin. Come celebrate with us on the spacious tree-canopied, grassy lawns of the Battlefield State Park every summer Sunday from 3 to 5 pm. The rain site is at the United Presbyterian Church of Sackets Harbor, corner of Main and Broad Street.
The Series kicks off on Sunday, June 28 with returning favorite Frank Sacci and his celebrated orchestra bringing us the music America loves – swing music of World War II era . Frank promises a delightful and nostalgic afternoon.
On July 5th hear a tribute to America the Beautiful from the classic string trio the Trillium, They will be joined by the talented students from the studio.
July 12th brings the fabulous Gibson Brothers. These IBMA award winners with northern New York roots are known for their story songs and sparkling bluegrass harmonies.
July 19th features our Can Am weekend treat: Atlas returns to rock the Battlefield with its big city party music. Dance in an outdoor setting to swing, pop and classic rock.
July 26 Gumbo YaYa: A fun blend of jazz, blues and gospel from this Kingston, Ontario group, led by local favorite Sam Hopkins, with Jim Burr at the piano.
August 2 We celebrate War of 1812 weekend with our own warriors, the 10th Mountain Division Band.
August 9 is Jazz weekend, and we have a fine Gypsy jazz quartet from Rochester: Babik blends Big Band with the exotic flare of Gypsy folk songs. Homemade percussion, including a duck call add to the fun!
August 16th brings us the SAMY award winner Grupo Pagan, six Latin pop musicians from Syracuse who promise “every performance is a festival!” Bring your maracas!
On August 23 we welcome Trish Miller, John Kirk and Mary Burdette as Quickstep, bringing us authentic Appalachian and Adirondack clogging and music
Trindad and Tobago visit Sackets on August 30. Wear your tropical attire to get in the mood for this Caribbean steel band.
Sept 6 The Mario De Santis orchestra returns for our Labor Day extravaganza. The big band sound is uniquely American, and this showy group rounds up all the good tunes from the past 60 years.
Sponsoring the series this year is the Watertown Savings Bank. Additional funding is received from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council; the Village of Sackets Harbor; and the Town of Hounsfield’s Committee for the Advancement of Tourism. Contributions from area businesses and organizations, and a weekly “Passing of the Hat” at the concerts also provide financial support.
Concert information: Sackets Harbor Visitors’ Center 315-646-2321