Hats Off Music Festival

Hats Off Music Festival - Saratoga Springs

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2011 Dates Are: 7 to 11 p.m. on  Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd. 

2011 Music Lineup 

Ellsworth Jones Place (by the City Center)

GARLAND NELSON ENSEMBLE (Friday) 7-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 9:45-11

A high energy and emotive ensemble that performs multi-genre soul music with entertaining command and spontaneous originality. www.soulsession.com

JOE’S BOYS (Saturday) 7-8:15, 8:30-9:340, 9:45-11

Mixing great classic songs of the 60’s and 70’s with lots of one-hit wonders, Joe’s Boys, one of the Capital District’s favorite rock ‘n pop bands, always has audiences shouting out, "Hey! I remember that tune! That song is great!"

Collamer Parking Lot

DISPOSABLE CULTURE  7-8:30, 9:30-11

Like No Way! Disposable Culture plays the raddest new wave and pop music from the 80’s for sure. Dance to Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Journey, The Cars, Flock of Seagulls, Devo and many other totally awesome bands. www.disposablecultureband.com.

Post Office    

KELLY HURLEY  & PARTY OF THREE BAND  7-8. 8:15-9:30, 9:45-11

Kelly Hurley, Vince Arpey and Ron Peacock comprise this dynamic party band. Playing a mix of Pop, Rock and R & B, Dance, Electronica and Jazz, these guys have something for everyone. The band is releasing their first original album this summer. For more information, check out www.myspace.com/partyofthreeband

Adirondack Trust Co. Drive-Through

RICH ORTIZ 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-9:45, 10-11

This 20 something guitarist, singer/songwriter got his start singing, acting and dancing at the age of three. He is fourth generation of a large family of entertainers.

Caroline Street

SLICK FITTY 7-8:30, 9:30-11

50's & 60's cover songs, 50's & 60's inspired originals,
 “Hot Rodded,” for all generations to enjoy.  Music of yesterday with an awesome modern sound.

Division Street

SIRSY 7-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 9:45-11

Fiery, Soulful, Indie Pop Rock.  SIRSY, plays 250 shows/year nationally (played with: Maroon 5, Train, Lifehouse, Blues Traveler, Third Eye Blind + more.) Signed to Funzalo Records.

Eddie Bauer

RACING CITY CHORUS (Fri) 7, 8, 9

The Racing City Chorus, Saratoga’s Ambassadors of Barbershop Harmony, will present their up-tunes, ballads and showtunes in four part a cappella style to the streets of Saratoga for Hats Off to Saratoga Festival.

LIAM GEDDES  7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11

Liam Geddes was the Irish Idol who beat out 100,000 talented people aspiring to the honored spot as the winner of Simon Cowell’s Irish equivalent of ’Idol’ on his show ‘X-Factor.’ All the way from Ireland!

Ben & Jerry’s

SONNY DAYE TRIO 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-9:45, 10-11

A unique blend of Jazz, Bossa Nova, American Songbook Standards, and International Cabaret which has become their musical signature. They engagingly perform the timeless standards of the Great American Songbook such as Berlin, Gershwin and Porter as well as the irresistible Brazilian melodies of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
 

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2011 Sponsor Information:

Major Sponsors 
 

Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service
De Crescente Distributing

Premium Sponsors 
          
        
        
    
          

The Adirondack Trust Company
Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
First National Bank of Scotia
The Gideon Putnam Resort
Hampton Inn and Suites - Saratoga Springs
Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs
Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton
The Saratogian
Gaffney's
Circus Cafe / Sperry's
Olde Bryan Inn
Ben and Jerry's
The Parting Glass 
Carter Conboy
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Contributors 
Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant
Saratoga City Tavern
Sushi Thai
Adelphi Hotel
Phila Fusion
Carriage House Inn
Hattie's Restaurant
PJ's BBQ
Roosevelt Inn and Suites
The Ice House
The Irish Times
The Stadium Cafe
Uncommon Grounds
Prime at Saratoga National
Cantina
Country Corner Cafe
National Grid
Saratoga Arms
Saratoga Downtowner
Lillian's Restaurant
 

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