Hats Off Music Festival
Hats Off Music Festival - Saratoga Springs
Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, 2008
Featured music includes everything from Jazz to Rock, Classical to Barbershop in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Download the location map and band descriptions - click here.
Info on the Hats Off Festival Weekend
Featured musical lineup:
1-Bluz House Rockers (City Center – Saturday only):
www.bluzhouserockers.com
2008 is Bluz House Rockers 12th Year Together. The only area band to perform four times at Albany’s 15,000 seat Pepsi Arena, BHR music is a mix of hand-selected classic rock, blues and funk. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
2-Captain Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers (Collamer Lot)
www.captainsqueeze.com
Their nouveau zydeco style is very special in the New York State capital region and beyond. Since 1996, they have been performing to thousands of people at festivals, weddings, parties, conventions, village park concerts and club dates.
3- SIRSY (Post Office Lot):
Fiery, soulful, indie pop that rocks!
"Little Band...BIG SOUND!"
---Boston Globe
"Melanie Krahmer can sing, scream, drum, blow flute, &
tease, and she does them all REALLY well. Rich Libutti plays everything else (he even uses his feet!) ... GO SEE SIRSY!"
--Village Voice (NYC)
4. Rebecca Jean Smith (Adirondack Trust Co. Drive Through)
Hailing from the Northeast & having lived in the south, Rebecca Jean Smith brings witty writing to an acoustic folk based sound. A new day lore through folk, blues, funk & rock.
5-Slick Fitty (Caroline Street)
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.
6- Sarah Pedinotti Band (Lillians/Cantina Lot):
Sarah Pedinotti is a songwriter and musician from Saratoga Springs, NY. She has released three albums independently. In 2003 and 2005, Billboard Magazine editor Thom Duffy, who described Pedinotti as “a talented young singer/ songwriter on the rise,” respectively listed her albums “You Go To My Head” and “One Mirror” as top ten best new albums of the year.
7- Sensemaya (Division St. – Friday):
Sensemaya fuses hot Latin dance rhythms with the cool sophistication of jazz improvisation. Their repertoire includes funkified interpretations of classic salsa to originals written in the revolutionary timba style of Cuba. Their own uniquely fresh Latin jazz compositions include a variety of styles from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Brazil and the Dominican Republic. While Sensemaya can cater to the intimate jazz listener, their true purpose is to get audiences out of their seats and on to the dance floor.
7- Keith Pray’s Soul Jazz Revival (Division St. – Saturday):
This hard hitting 5 piece group plays with the sophistication and creativity of traditional jazz, but also creates a fun down to earth experience for all.
8-Racing City Chorus (Eddie Bauer)
They are the ambassadors of a-capella;” Saratoga’s own long-time favorite all-male vocal group with Barbershop style.
9- Tequila Mockingbirds (Ben & Jerry’s)
Award winning regional favorites, The Tequila Mockingbirds perform an elegant and eclectic mix of blues, jazz, bluegrass, Latin and rock. The duo's virtuosic performances often leave listeners breathless and demanding more!
Major Sponsors
Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
DeCrescente Distributing
Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service
Premium Sponsors
The Adirondack Trust Company
Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
First National Bank of Scotia
Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa
Hampton Inn and Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs
Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton
Miller Design, Print, Mail and Fulfillment
The Saratogian
Contributors
Gaffney's
The Olde Bryan Inn
Longfellows Inn and Restaurant
Saratoga Arms
Inn at Saratoga
The Adelphi Hotel
Carriage House Inn
Wheatfields
Circus Cafe
Impressions of Saratoga
D'Andreas
Scallions
The Saratoga City Tavern
Mexican Connection
Sushi Thai Garden
The Birches Motel
The Batcheller Mansion Inn
Lillian's Restaurant
Saratoga Downtowner
Crafters Gallery
Saratoga Salsa and Spice Company
Cantina
Country Corner Cafe
Ben and Jerry's Of Saratoga
Grey Gelding Bistro
The Mansion Inn
Brindisi's
Sperry's
The Stadium Cafe
Uncommon Grounds
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