Saturday September 26th, 8pm

Syd Straw and Monsterbuck

Indie-rock legend, actor, personality and wit, Syd Straw has remained a fixture in various music-scenes. Collaborators have included Rikki Lee Jones, Jack Bruce, Richard Thompson, Marc Ribot, and Michael Stipe.

The return of the once dormant band, Monsterbuck, features Chris Kowanko and drummer Scott Renderer –the founder of Upper Jay's Recovery Lounge.

Syd sits-in with the band as "Monsterdoe."

 

Saturday October 17th, 8pm

John Blevins, Toby Couture and Isaac Newcomb

An evening of electro-acoustic improvisation, instrumental compositions, and songs. John Blevins is a Grammy award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and recording artist who has worked with Spike Lee, David Byrne, and Esperanza Spalding. Keyboardist Toby Couture returned to the Adirondacks after a decade in Maui, where he had worked with many local musicians including Willie Nelson, Marty Dread, and Guerilla Jazz. Isaac Newcomb plays with texture and introspection, groove and self-deprecating humor in his unique flavor of alternative pop.

 

Sunday, November 8th, 4pm

Esther Rogers and João Felipe da Fraga

An afternoon of cello and violin, duos and solos. The program also features two dancers. Esther Rogers is a former resident of Saranac Lake and Keene, who currently lives in Rochester, NY. João Felipe da Fraga is a Brazilian performer and educator, and who founded the Henry Mancini String Quartet with Esther in Miami.