The Scene - Spring/Summer Edition 2017

Artist Feature: Two Decades Strong, John Brown’s Body Still Brings the Dub Page 7 Beer and Music in Perfect Harmony: Ommegang Organizers Say 2017 Summer Concert Series is Best Yet Page 10 Local Music Lovers Share Top 5 Albums Page 12

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INSIDE: Everything you need to know about this year’s hottest music festivals!

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CONTENTS From the Editor........................................................................................................Page 2 Summer Festival Season Brings Flavor for All Tastes.............................................Page 3 Summer Venue Series..............................................................................................Page 4 Beer and Music in Perfect Harmony: Ommegang Organizers Say 2017 Summer Concert Series is Best Yet.........................................................Page 6 Local Music Lovers Share Top 5 Albums..................................................................Page 8 Festival Must-Haves: What to Pack, What to Wear...............................................Page 13 Six Healthy Festival Snacks to Keep You Dancing All Summer Long....................Page 14 Notes on New Music: Hippo Campus Offers Sophisticated-Sounding Debut........Page 14 Artist Feature: Two Decades Strong, John Brown’s Body Still Brings the Dub.....Page 15 Hospice Gears up for 15th Annual Celebrity Party with Daughtry, Night Ranger......................................................................................Page 16 Organizers: 40th Ithaca Music and Arts Fest to Blend Past, Present.............Page 17 Hamilton Center for the Arts Re-Opens with a Bang...................................... Page 19 The Scene is published by The Daily Star. Free copies are distributed throughout Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie and Chenango counties. www.otownscene.com www.facebook.com/OTownScene/ 102 Chestnut St., P.O. Box 250, Oneonta, NY 13820 DIRECTOR Chad Ritchko critchko@thedailystar.com (607) 432-1000 ext. 239

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remember my first big concert like it was yesterday. The vibrations were good and, although it was nearing dusk, those of us gathered at the outdoor venue felt the warmth of the sun well into the evening — It was The Beach Boys, and I was about 13.

I’ve been to probably 30 or so concerts since then. Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, America, Fleetwood Mac, Florence and the Machine, James Taylor, John Mayer, Manchester Orchestra, Modest Mouse, Fun., Blink 182 (they were garbage without Tom DeLonge, but it was a nostalgic blast, nonetheless.)

Although I haven’t been to as many shows as I’d like, I have seen some of my favorite artists. Of course, there are many more I’d love to see, with the top two being Paul McCartney and Paul Simon. With McCartney playing the Carrier Dome on Sept. 23, it’s looking like I’ll be able to check at least one Paul off of my bucket list.

I’m really looking forward to seeing The Shins, a favorite, play at Ommegang this summer, and I’m hoping to swing by Mountain Jam, as well.

Each time I see a new show, I think back to that first one.

It was a balmy summer night, and I was standing on a blanket with my sister and parents, who instilled in me at an early age the importance of good music.

“They don’t make music like this anymore, music that stands the test of time,” they would say, blaring The Beatles, Carole King and Cat Stevens through the speakers of our red mini van. “People won’t know who OutKast is in 30 years.”

They may end up being wrong about that one. But they had a point.

And I listened. While other 7-year-olds were memorizing “Spiceworld,” I was obsessing over “Tea for the Tillerman.” Mom and Dad were a bit concerned, albeit proud. They took great pride in my knowledge of “the oldies.”

The thing I remember most about that Beach Boys show is looking around and realizing how much fun everyone was having. I saw older folks in lawn chairs with fingers interlaced and enormous smiles, and young people — some very young — singing along with every word.

It was the first time I realized how powerful music, particularly of the live variety, can be. Simply put, it has the potential to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds.

I truly hope you’ve had, or will have, at least one — preferably many — of these profoundly musical moments in your life.

It’s our hope that The Scene can help facilitate a few of those moments.

Sail on, sailors, Jessica Reynolds Editor

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Turkuaz, Moon Hooch, Start Making Sense, and more.

By Chad Ritchko estival season is upon us once more, and you cannot be a part of the fun unless you’re in the know. It’s the time of year you can spend your weekend living freely in a pop-up city filled with music and art. It’s for friendships, new and old. It’s for moments to be engrained in memories forever. Some people are sports fanatics, some foodies, some film followers - but for the lover of music, art, and expression, the festival is the ultimate outlet.

It’s a mindset for a weekend that you can carry through your life — one of positivity, love and community.

Below are some of the festivals in the Northeast region. Many festivals after this date do not have full lineups released. Check out our next issue to see more!

Susquehanna Breakdown

Date: May 19 and 20 Venue: The Pavilion at Montage Mountain Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Artists Include: Greensky Bluegrass, The Wood Brothers, Keller Williams, Cabinet x3, Turkuaz, Tom Hamilton, Driftwood and more.

Sterling Stage Folkfest

Date: May 25 - 27 (three days) Venue: Sterling Stage Kampitheater Location: Sterling, New York Artists Include: Hayley Jane and the Primates, Folkfaces, Cornmeal, The Primate Fiasco, and Ryan Montebleau.

StrangeCreek Campout

Date: May 26 - 29 (four days) Venue: Camp See-Wanee

Location: Greenfield, Massachusetts Artists Include: Max Creek, Zach Deputy x2, Ryan Montbleau Band x2, The Machine, Eric Krasno Band, Pink Talking Phish x2, Consider The Source x2, The Werks, Big Mean Sound Machine, and more.

Boston Calling Music Festival

Date: May 26 - 28 (three days) Venue: Harvard Athletic Complex Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Artists Include: Tool, Mumford & Sons, Chance The Rapper, Bon Iver, The xx, Major Lazer, Weezer, The 1975, Cage The Elephant, Run The Jewels, and more.

Governers Ball

Date: June 2 - 4 (three days) Venue: Randall’s Island Park Location: New York, New York Artists Include: Chance The Rapper, Lorde, Flume, Childish Gambino, Wu-Tang Clan, Marshmello, Tool, Wiz Khalifa, Logic, Cage the Elephant, and more.

The Roots Picnic

Date: June 3 Venue: Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Artists Include: Pharrell Williams, The Roots, Lil’ Wayne, Solange, 21 Savage, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep, and more.

Disc Jam

Date: June 8 - 11 (three days) Venue: Gardner’s Farm Location: Stephentown, New York Artists Include: Break Science, Dopapod, Turkuaz, The Motet, TAUK, Manic Focus, Kung Fu,

Consider The Source, Pink Talking Phish, Reed Mathis and Electric Beethoven, Aqueous, and more.

Taste of Country

Date: June 9 - 11 (three days) Venue: Hunter Mountain Location: Hunter, New York Artists Include: Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Chris Young, Kip Moore, Tyler Farr, Maren Morris, and more.

Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival Date: June 10 - 11 (two days) Venue: The Stone Pony Summer Stage Location: Asbury Park, New Jersey Artists Include: NOFX, Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires, The Specials, Buzzcocks, Lifetime, Leftover Crack, Dillinger Four, and more.

Mountain Jam

Date: June 15-18 (four days) Venue: Hunter Mountain Location: Hunter, New York Artists Include: Tom Petty and The Heart Breakers, The String Cheese Incident, Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, Gary Clark Jr., Matisyahu, The Head and the Heart, and more.

Solid Sound

Date: June 23 - 25 (three days) Venue: Mass MoCA Location: North Adams, Massachusetts Artists Include: Wilco, Dave Alvin, Television, Kurt Vile, Peter Wolf, On Fillmore, Quindar, and more.

Friendly Gathering

Date: June 29 - July 1 (three days) Venue: Sugarbush Resort Location: Waitsfield, Vermont Artists Include: Twiddle, Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires,

Green River Festival

Date: June 30 - July 2 (three days) Venue: Snow Ridge Ski Area Location: Turin, New York Artists Include: moe., Blackberry Smoke, Fishbone, Railroad Earth, Ryan Montbleau, Twiddle, Floodwood, Hayley Jane and the Primates, Kung Fu, and more.

Date: July 14-16 (three days) Venue: Greenfield Community College Location: Greenfield, Massachusetts Artists Include: Lake Street Drive, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Mavericks, Houndmount, funky METERS, The Infamous Stringdusters, John Brown’s Body, and more.

Great Blue Heron

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New Found Glory, The Wailers, and more.

Date: July 30 - July 2 (three days) Venue: Great Blue Heron Festival Grounds Location: Sherman, New York Artists Include: Donna The Buffalo, Rusted Root, Jim Lauderdale, Gunpoets, Big Mean Sound Machine, Sim Redmond Band, and more.

New York State Blues Festival

Date: July 7 - 8 (two days) Venue: Clinton Square Location: Syracuse, New York Artists Include: JJ Grey & MOFRO, Amy Helm, The Nighthawks, Noah Wotherspoon, The Chris O’leary Band, and more.

Levitate Music & Arts Festival

Date: July 8 - 9 (two days) Venue: Marshfield Fairgrounds Location: Marshfield, Massachusetts Artists Include: Dispatch, Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Drive, The Revivalists, Stick Figure, Twiddle, and more.

Camp Bisco

Date: July 13 - 15 (three days) Venue: Montage Mountain Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Artists Include: Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, The Disco Biscuits x3, GRiZ, Lotus, Gramatik, Shpongle, Action Bronson, Beats Antique, Break Science, Escort, The Floozies, and more.

Great South Bay Music Festival

Date: July 13 - 15 (three days) Venue: Shorefront Park Location: Patchogue, New York Artists Include: Taking Back Sunday, 311, Gov’t Mule, G. Love & Special Sauce, Rusted Root,

Date: July 20 - 23 (four days) Venue: The Woods at Bear Creek Location: Frankinville, New York Artists Include: Electron, Pink Talking Fish, Tom Hamilton’s American Babies, Broccoli Samurai, After Funk, and Space Funk.

Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival

Date: July 21 - 23 (three days) Venue: Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park Location: Centre Hall, Pennsylvania Artists Include: John Legend, Odessa, The Roots, Chromeo, Alessia Cara, X Ambassadors, St. Lucia, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples, and more.

Panorama

Date: July 28 - 30 (three days) Venue: Randall’s Island Park Location: New York, New York Artists Include: Nine Inch Nails, A Tribe Called Quest, Tame Impala, Frank Ocean, Solange, MGMT, Future Island, alt-J, Glass Animals, and more.

The Classic East

Date: July 29 - 30 (two days) Venue: Citi Field Location: Flushing, NewYork Artists Include: Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Journey, and Earth Wind and Fire.

Peach Music Festival

Date: August 10 - 13 (four days) Venue: Montage Mountain Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Artists Include: Widespread Panic x2, My Morning Jacket, Gov’t Mule, Joe Bonamassa, Umphrey’s McGee x2, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead x2, Lettuce, Chaka Khan, Mike Gordon, and more.

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ith six major music venues within driving distance, area concert-lovers have a bevy of options to boogie down to this summer.

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Saratoga Springs, New York Home to the New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosts concerts in an acoustically ideal amphitheater surrounded by hiking trails, geysers and natural mineral springs.

May 18, 7 p.m. Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant & Lindsay Ell June 16, 7:30 p.m Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds June 17, 7:30 p.m. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds June 18 7:30 p.m. Train with O.A.R. And Natasha Bedingfield June 20, 7 p.m. Dead and Company July 1, 7:30 p.m. Third Eye Blind with Silversun Pickups July 3, 7 p.m. Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Wood Brothers July 10, 6 p.m. Nickelback and Daughtry July 16, 8 p.m. The Moody Blues July 18, 7 p.m. Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 19, 7:30 p.m. Double Feature: Straight No Chaser/Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox July 22, 7:30 p.m. Rod Stewart with special guest Cyndi Lauper July 23, 7 p.m. Florida Georgia Line, Nelly and Chris Lane July 25, 7:30 p.m. Chicago and the Doobie Brothers July 26, 7 p.m., Kings of Leon and Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats July 29, 8 p.m. The Australian Pink Floyd Show – The Best Side of the Moon 2017 Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. OneRepublic, Fitz and The Tantrums and James Arthur Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Yo-Yo Ma with The Philadelphia Orchestra Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Joe Bonamassa Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips Aug. 25, 6:45 p.m. Matchbox Twenty and County Crows Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Luke Bryan with Brett Eldredge Sept 2, 7:30 p.m. Zac Brown Band

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CMAC

Canandaigua, New York Newly renovated in 2006, the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center’s state-of-the-art facility features 5,000 covered seats and lawn seating for up to 10,000 guests.

June 4, 7:30 p.m. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds June 10, 7 p.m. Diana Krall June 17, 7:30 p.m. Elvis Costello June 21, 7 p.m. Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton June 29, 7 p.m. Jason Isbell July 2, 7:30 p.m. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers July 8, 7 p.m. John Mellencamp July 15, 8 p.m. Idina Menzel July 16, 7:30 p.m. The Who July 23, 7 p.m. Sam Hunt with Maren Morris July 28, 7:45 p.m. Hans Zimmer July 29, 7 p.m. Rod Stewart with Cyndi Lauper Aug. 15, Jethro Tull with Ian Anderson Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Santana Sept. 2, 8 p.m. The Avett Brothers

Montage Mountain Scranton, Pennsylvania

A world-class concert venue, ski resort and water park, Montage Mountain is home to popular music festivals Camp Bisco and The Peach.

May 19, 8 p.m. Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival June 9, 8 p.m. Impractical Jokers “Santiago Sent Us” Tour starring The Tenderloins June 10, 7 p.m. Dierks Bentley What The Hell World Tour 2017 July 10, 11 a.m. Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys July 13, 8 p.m. Camp Bisco July 25, 7:30 p.m. Rock 107 Presents Hyper Space Tour: Boston with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts July 26, 7 p.m. 2017 Honda Civic Tour/KRZ Summer Smash Featuring OneRepublic Aug. 10, 8 p.m. The Peach Music Festival

Bethel Woods Bethel, New York

Located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 15,000, an intimate 440-seat indoor Event Gallery, the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods, and a Conservatory for arts education programming.

June 9 – 11 12:59 p.m. Mysteryland Festival June 16, 7 p.m. Train with O.A.R. And Natasha Bedingfield June 17, 12 p.m. K104 KFEST featuring Jason Derulo and John Bellion June 22, 8 p.m. Neil Diamond June 23, 7 p.m. Zac Brown Band July 7, 7:30 p.m. John Mellencamp July 13, 7 p.m. Luke Bryan with Brett Eldredge July 14, 7 p.m. Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 16, 6:45 p.m. Incubus with Jimmy Eat World July 21, 7 p.m. Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper July 22, 7:30 p.m. Chicago and The Doobie Brothers July 28, 7 p.m. Brantley Gilbert July 29, 8 p.m. Blondie and Garbage Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Santana Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Kinds of Leon Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Florida Georgia Line with Nelly Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Styx with REO Speedwagon Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Sting

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater (formerly Nikon Theater) Wantagh, New York

An outdoor amphitheatre at Jones Beach State Park, this venue is one of two major outdoor arenas in the New York metropolitan area, along with PNC Bank Arts Center.

June 3, 7 p.m. KTUphoria: Backstreet Boys, Miley Cyrus, Fifth Harmony and Nicky Jam June 4, TBD Jason Aldean, Chris Young and Kane Brown June 6, 7:30 p.m. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds June 13, 6:30 p.m. Deftones and Rise Against June 14, 7 p.m. Train, Natasha Bedingfield and O.A.R. June 15, 7 p.m. Florida Georgia Line, Nelly and Chris Lane June 16, 5 p.m. BLI Summer Jam 2017: DNCE, Flo Rida, Jason Derulo, Martin Garrix and Sean Paul June 17, 7:30 p.m. Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton June 23, 7 p.m. Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi June 24, 7 p.m. Third Eye Blind and Silversun Pickups June 25, 8 p.m. Rammstein July 1, 6 p.m. Nickelback and Daughtry July 7, 7:30 p.m. James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt July 8, 11 a.m. Vans Warped Tour July 12, 8 p.m. The Moody Blues July 14, TBD, Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young July 18, 7:30 p.m. Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper July 19, 6:45 p.m. Incubus and Jimmy Eat World July 20, 7 p.m. Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 21, 7 p.m. Chris Stapleton, Anderson East and Brent Cobb July 22, 7 p.m. Muse and 30 Seconds To Mars July 23, 7:30 p.m. Boston and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts July 27, 7 p.m. Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr and Luke Combs July 28, 7:30 p.m. Chicago and The Doobie Brothers July 29, 7 p.m. OneRepublic, Fitz and The Tantrums and James Arthur Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Kings of Leon and Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Aug. 3, TBD Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Eli Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Goo Goo Dolls and Phillip Phillips Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Jimmy Buffett Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Styx, REP Speedwagon and Don Felder Aug. 23, 7 p.m. John Mayer Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. Deep Purple and Alice Cooper Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Luke Bryan and Brett Eldredge Aug. 31, 6:45 p.m. Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Sublime with Rome and The Offspring

Tanglewood

Boston, Massachusetts A music venue in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937.

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June 17, 7 p.m. Four Voices: Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Indigo Girls June 30, 7 p.m. Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald July 1, 7 p.m. John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris and Carlene Carter July 2, 7 p.m. Natalie Merchant July 3, 8 p.m. James Taylor July 4, 8 p.m. James Taylor Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Diana Ross Sept. 1, 7 p.m. The Avett Brothers Sept. 3, 2:30 p.m. Melissa Etheridge

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Beer and Music

In Perfect Harmony: Ommegang Organizers Discuss the 2017 Summer Concert Series

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By Jessica Reynolds

urrounded by friends and strangers in a huge field under the stars, with a cold Belgian-style ale in your hand and sweet harmonies emanating from the stage before you — a summer concert at Brewery Ommegang near Cooperstown can feel almost otherworldly.

In reality, though, it takes a whole lot of time and energy to formulate and finalize the lineup, logistics and atmosphere that make Ommegang’s Summer Concert Series what it is. That work is done, in large part, by three people: Ommegang event coordinators John Tuchowski and Steve Hamilton, and Dan Smalls, of Dan Smalls Presents, the driving force behind many Upstate rock shows.

The men have already secured Cake, Old Crow Medicine Show, Elvis Costello and The Avett Brothers for this summer and, with the announcement Tuesday morning of a Foster the People concert June 10, the 2017 Summer Series is shaping up to be one of the best yet.

Both graduates of SUNY Oneonta’s music industry program, Tuchowski and Hamilton are tasked with ensuring that Ommegang is a desirable destination for concert-goers and music lovers, who come from far and wide to experience the venue’s “music-festival-in-a-day” experience, they said.

“Ommegang’s biggest shows were probably The Lumineers and The Avett Brothers,” Tuchowski told The Scene recently. “People come from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, a lot of different places. We had someone come from Washington state once. ... Our job is to promote the shows and work with the vendors to make the audience and the artists feel that small-town homey vibe. I think one perk for the bands that play here is that, instead of a small green room, they have a whole brewery at their fingertips.”

“This is a very unique venue,” Hamilton added. “It has an energy all its own. We have a high-quality staff and attendees are enthusiastic and energetic. The more energy, the better the band will feel and perform, and the better the crowd will feel. It’s a cycle.”

THE “BEST-POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE”

Even if Hamilton and Tuchowski weren’t Ommegang employees, they would be fans of the venue, they said.

“Aside from our natural zeal for this venue, we’re part of this consumer base,” Hamilton said.

“We’re avid concert attendees,” Tuchowski agreed. “So we’re constantly trying to improve and make Ommegang somewhere we’d want to come see a show. How can we make this the destination. We take lessons from our favorite

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venues and draw inspiration from them. We’re in a position where we have this beautiful blank canvas here, so we can pick and choose elements we like and enact them here.”

One improvement visitors will notice this summer is increased parking, Tuchowski said. In other years, guests have had to park in a separate field and take a shuttle over to the stage area. This year, Ommegang has rented more parking space nearby, so visitors will remain on-site.

There’ll also be new drinks to try, including “Fruition,” a tropical-tasting beer that should be perfect for summer.

Of course, there are always challenges, Tuchowski said.

But preparing for those challenges is “about controlling what you can control and having measures in place for what you can’t control, such as weather.”

“We had The Avett Brothers and it down-poured,” Tuchowski recalled. “But we had people tell us that was their favorite show. It’s all about making sure we’re putting on the best show no matter what and making sure live music continues to be an experience — the best-possible experience.”

Part of what makes the Ommegang experience special is the campground, Tuchowski said. Members of Old Crow Medicine Show have walked through the campground late at night and interacted with “whoever was still awake” after shows, he said, laughing.

Tuchowski and Hamilton agreed that the concert they’re most looking forward to this summer is Ween.

The craft beer and live music scenes are both multisensory experiences, Hamilton mused.

“With the brewery, you’re smelling the malted barley and taking a tour,” he said. “With live music, you feel connected to the artist, and it connects on a much deeper level than going to a bar and hearing what’s on the jukebox.”

“A REALLY GOOD PARTNERSHIP” AND “A GREAT SEASON”

A big part of Ommegang’s magic is Dan Smalls, a concert promoter from Ithaca, Tuchowski and Hamilton agreed. Ommegang first partnered with Smalls in 2011 for a concert series that included Levon Helm and Lyle Lovett and made Cooperstown a recognizable stop for touring bands.

Since then, Smalls said, the Ommegang organizers have collaborated with him to improve the experience every year.

“We’re always looking at the next things,” Smalls told The Scene. “Can we expand camping? Better parking? We try to tackle one or two things each year and make it a little better. We have a lot of people coming to visit, and we want them to leave wanting to come back.”

Smalls said he started his company in 2008 after more than two decades of putting together concerts in the area.

“With the brewery, you’re smelling the malted barley and taking a tour,” he said. “With live music, you feel connected to the artist, and it connects on a much deeper level than going to a bar and hearing what’s on the jukebox.”

He also worked for a company in Boston that did the first five or six Phish festivals, he recalled.

Since the inception of Dan Smalls Presents, getting hot acts on-board for venues such as Ommegang has been about hard work and history, Smalls said.

“It’s the relationships you build with artists and their agents,” he said. “I’ve been doing this for 28 years, so I’ve developed a lot of strong ties within the music industry. It helps when you have a venue like Ommegang that artists really want to play and you focus on giving artists the best experience. For me, it’s never motivated by money, which is a little different than most promoters, I think.”

Smalls said he’s excited for each of this summer’s acts “or I wouldn’t have booked them.”

“This is going to be a great season,” he said. “The Avett Brothers are good friends of mine. I met them back when nobody cared who they were. And Elvis Costello is my youth, so I can’t wait to see him again. I’ve never worked with The Shins before, but I’ve been a fan forever, so that’s another I’m excited for.”

Working with Ommegang has been “a really good partnership,” Smalls said.

Things grew “slowly and organically” and are now at the point where bands are already talking about wanting to play the venue next summer.

“There are a lot of fields in upstate New York, but there’s something special about this one and what we’ve built here,” Smalls said. “People can gather under the starts and drink and eat together and hear great music. It’s an intimate experience, and there’s a special vibe to it.”

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May 26 — Cake May 28 — Old Crow Medicine Show June 2 — The Avett Brothers June 9 — Ween

June 10 — Foster the People June 17 — The Shins July 21 — Elvis Costello July 29 — Glass Animals SPRING/SUMMER 2017 The Scene

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“Unplugged,” Nirvana (1994) This is the album that taught me how to play guitar. I was 13 years old and already a Nirvana fan, but this performance felt so intimate, like I was there in the room with them. I could smell the smoke curling off of Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes. “About a Girl” opens the album — two chords, E and G, a power chord, a minor bar chord, all tuned down to E flat, as I later realized many rock albums of the era are to give it some extra depth. I listened over and over again to learn the solo by ear. There are gripping covers of the Vaselines, the Meat Puppets, and a bone-chilling, album-closing, era-ending version of Lead Belly’s “In the Pines,” all of which I would have never known about without this album.

“Graceland,” Paul Simon (1986)

work was transformational, and the instrumentals alone could blow a hole through a brick wall. Their music is poignant now more than ever, and I miss this type of bold attitude in rock and roll.

“Kid A,” Radiohead (2000) One of Radiohead’s strongest traits is that they markedly evolve with each studio work. But this one seems to be a tipping point in their production and composition style, as they veer away from distorted guitars and into the world of electronic soundscapes.

With mesmerizing beats, drones, and synth textures, it wraps you into a universe that is equal parts ambient warmth and industrial Thom Yorke dreariness. I recall frequently putting this album on right before falling asleep and getting lost in its cinematic nature.

It taught me that good rock music doesn’t have to be linear or have a sensible “hook,” or be solely guitar-driven. In fact, on “Kid A,” Radiohead escapes genre and creates a sound of their own.

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My parents used to play “Graceland” a lot when I was a kid, and electro-rock band, Jimkata.

I was hooked immediately by the South African rhythms and guitar work. My understanding of it as a child was simple - it made me dance.

It made me feel good. On the surface, it is sort of playful, bouncy and innocent. But as I grew up with it, the layers of lyrical genius and political depth It’s a tough choice between this and the Blue Album, both of which dominated my blew my mind. Astutely poetic lines about love and humanity thrown over music made younger years. But I had this one on cassette, permanently stuck in the tape player of my during the height of Apartheid make it an album I return to over and over again. alarm clock. At 6:30 a.m., the guitar feedback, thundering bass riff, and cymbal hits of album opener “Tired of Sex” would jolt me out of bed. “Pinkerton” is rough around the edges. The songwriting is catchy — as Rivers Cuomo seems incapable of writing anything Is there a band or a sound more appropriately named? As a teenager from Oneonta, I that doesn’t glue itself to your brain — but the production sounds like a garage band, don’t think I knew a damn thing about this machine they spoke of or what they were ragalbeit the best garage band you’ve ever heard. The lyrics are playful, unusual, and dryly ing against exactly, but did I rage! It leapt out at you through the stereo, grabbed you by sincere enough to make you wonder whether Cuomo really wanted to admit them publicly. the shirt, shook you up, and gave you the energy to flip over a car or, in reality, probably The instrumental breaks, bridges, and guitar solos seem classically influenced and leave just grab your skateboard and attempt a board slide a hundred times. I later understood you stunned at how dense an album of 3-minute songs can be. At first it lived in the that Zack de la Rocha was spitting burning critiques of colonialism, assimilation, racism, neoliberalism and vulture capitalism in a way no one had ever done. Tom Morello’s guitar shadows of the Blue Album, but it’s clear it holds just as much weight or more.

“Pinkerton,” Weezer (1996)

“Rage Against the Machine,” Rage Against the Machine (1992)

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“Grace,” Jeff Buckley (1994) Jeff Buckley opened my eyes to a new caliber of musician with his passion and virtuosity.

This album leaves you feeling inspired and completely broken. Jeff’s voice is astonishing. It’s technically brilliant, while retaining emotional purity. The finesse he practiced in his execution is so deep that, after 12 years, I still regularly hear things in each track I’ve never heard before. I learned to sing by listening to Jeff Buckley. He is my biggest inspiration.

Quinn Ryan Ryan Quinn is a singersongwriter and Top 24 Finalist on Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice.”

“Innervisions,” Stevie Wonder (1973)

This album is a masterpiece. Every song is brilliant in its composition and execution. It’s sophisticated while remaining raw and relatable, even catchy. From “Living for the City” to “All In Love Is Fair,” “Higher Ground” to “Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing,” there isn’t a moment that feels out of place. Not only did this album open my ears to a new genre of music, listening to Stevie also taught me how to sing runs!

“Rubber Soul,” The Beatles (1965) To me, “Rubber Soul” is the perfect pop album. The longest song on the album is 3:20, yet so much happens in each song. Every instrumental choice, the harmonies, the arrangements, the delivery – it’s flawless. The songs on this album are the catchiest I’ve ever heard. From a very young age, “Rubber Soul” has been my bar for great pop music, and I’m sure it will remain so.

“Islander,” Bernhoft (2014) “Islander” is hard to explain. One reason I love this album is because of its vastness — there are elements of pop, soul, R&B and funk. Bernhoft is very intentional in the delivery of his booming, soulful voice, and he’s also a remarkably well-rounded musician.

Every track offers something entirely different, yet they don’t feel disconnected from one another. A contemporary artist has never resonated this much with me. The guy is my modern-day Norwegian hero.

“The Bends,” Radiohead (1995) Before hearing Radiohead, I had never heard anything like this. On their album, “The Bends,” they manage to create an enormous sound, while simultaneously being vulnerable and introspective. The compositions are complex in a way heavily-schooled musicians can appreciate, but it’s not overwhelming. There are moments of desperation and loneliness, and there are some straight-ahead rock tunes. “The Bends” repeatedly lifts you up and then throws you back down, but you don’t seem to mind.

“Highway to Hell,” AC/DC (1979) This perfection of hard rock was the last studio output before the heartbreaking death of frontman Bon Scott. Produced

by Mutt Lange, the Young brothers and company pound out 10 classic rock hits that will keep your feet tapping and the pedal to the metal!

Song Pick: “Love Hungry Man”

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When I first heard this album in the early 90s, my jaw dropped to the floor. Is that a distorted violin shredding over ridiculous odd-time grooves? Yes … yes it was.

John McCloughlin bring his wonderfully crafted compositions to blazing light with an all-star lineup that is a perfect blend of jazz, fusion, middle eastern concepts, and a hint of Black Sabbath! Song Pick: “The Noonward Race”

“One Size Fits All,” Frank Zappa (1975) With more than 100 officially released albums, it was tough to make my choice on this one. The 70s were a great time for the prolific Mr. Zappa, and this album features my favorite incarnation of The Mothers. Amazing lyrics, incredible virtuosic playing, perfect blend of multiple genres. … nothing else to say! Song Pick: “Inca Roads”

“The Mullusk,” Ween (1997) If you’re looking for something quirky and fun to jam to, Ween is the answer.

The sixth studio album by the dynamic duo of “Gene and Dean Ween” gives us love ballads, show tunes, and some epic hard rockers, many with an underlying aquatic theme. Song Pick: “Buckingham Green”

“BACH 2000: The Complete Bach Edition,” Johann Sebastian Bach Everything written by the master, J.S. Bach! This Teldec release is beyond fathomable. 153 CDs, more than 1,000 compositions, and every work is amazing.

Song Pick: every single one!

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“Frampton Comes Alive!”

Peter Frampton (1976) The first time I heard this album, which was introduced to me back in the early 80s, my mind was blown. It was released in 1976 but took a little while to come my way. Before listening to this album, I had never before heard a “talk box,” and when I heard “Do You Feel Like We Do,” I was Leslie Ann is a longtime morning enthralled with the magic of the radio host and music lover. You talk box sound, which is the coolcan hear her on WZOZ 103.1 FM. est sounding effect, utilizing voice and instrument together. As it turns out, this is one of the best-selling live albums in the U.S. for a reason: it’s awesome!

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“The B-52’s,” The B-52s (1979) This debut album came out in 1979 and, after my sister blasted it through our house on countless occasions, I couldn’t help but fall in love. I was in my young teens and the wacky lyrics of this hot, new-wave group grabbed me like no other album ever has. I knew the lyrics to every song forward and backward. Let’s just say, I thought singer Kate Pierson was the coolest chick ever, and I wanted to be her! I think their music was so unlike anything I had come across at that time, and so much fun with quirky lyrics, that I just couldn’t help but smile and have fun every time I put this album on the turn table. Yes, this was definitely before CDs. As it turns out, this album made it to #152 in 2003 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

“Led Zeppelin II,” Led Zeppelin (1969) I was only 1 when this album came out in 1969, and I really didn’t discover Led Zeppelin until my first job in radio in 1992. When I did, it was love at first sound.

They were unlike any group I had ever heard before, and I had been exposed to quite a bit of classic rock growing up. Their music was hypnotic and intoxicating.

I was too young to have ever had an opportunity to see the original Led Zeppelin in concert but when tribute band, Get The Led Out, came for the first time to Oneonta to recreate the studio music versions of Led Zeppelin songs onstage at the Oneonta Theatre, I felt like I was having a “real” Led Zeppelin live music experience. It was incredible and made me appreciate them even more! Led Zeppelin II, for me, is simply their best album.

“From the Cradle,” Eric Clapton (1994) I’ve always enjoyed Eric Clapton. He is a master guitar player that one can’t help but appreciate. But it wasn’t until his “From the Cradle” album that I truly learned to embrace his music. There’s something about the blues that I have always been drawn to, and every song on this album speaks to me either musically or lyrically.

The wailing guitar and his extra-gravelly voice are the whipped cream and cherry on the delicious sundae for me.

“Jazz Round Midnight,” Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (1998) I grew up listening not only to classic rock but also to my fair share of big band music, thanks to my parents. The Glenn Miller Band and Benny Goodman were staples in my house, and I have always enjoyed the big band sound and jazz standards. In my teen years, I began hearing Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong and just loved their stylized singing. There are several great jazz singers who have come and gone, but for me, few can compare to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. I love hearing them sing together most of all, and that’s why I enjoy this particular album so much. It makes for wonderful dinner music.

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ull disclosure, I am a diehard fan of Jethro Tull and have seen them live, at least a dozen times. As a matter of fact, I’ll be traveling to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in August for a show. Not on my list are the usual suspects, Dylan, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Beatles, and the Stones.

All great bands (with great albums) that I enjoy. My list is based on the albums, in my collection, that I listen to the most. May not be in your Top 5, but if you give a listen, I think you’ll agree they’re pretty darn good.

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“Thick as a Brick,” Jethro Tull (1972) Fred Scheller is publisher of The Daily Star.

“Back in Black,” AC/DC (1980) “S&M,” Metallica (1999) “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust,” David Bowie (1972) “American Idiot,” Green Day (2004) “At Folsom Prison,” Johnny Cash (1968) I first found this album when my grandmother was babysitting for me as a kid. There wasn’t a lot to do at grandma’s, but I could always find entertainment with her big, old cabinet-style record player and the only album she owned — this one. Grandma was a very old-fashioned woman so I found it odd that she actually owned an album by the “outlaw.” Favorite songs: “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Jackson.”

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“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” The Beatles (1967)

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Rachel Lutz Jessup is president of the Destination Oneonta board and grew up heavily involved in music.

My Beatles albums were, by far, my favorite ones to listen to growing up, with “Sgt Pepper’s” being on the top of the list. Each one of the songs is so unique in its lyrics. I love the way they harmonize together and the different instruments that were used. And who didn’t love the cover? Absolutely classic. Favorite songs: “A Little Help From My Friends” and “When I’m Sixty Four”

“The Stranger,” Billy Joel (1977) Heard this album for the first time when I lived in Australia as an exchange student 30-plus years ago. I was a piano player as a kid, so I loved hearing what Billy Joel could do on a keyboard. Also loved how some of his songs told a story, such as “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant.” That song, plus “Only The Good Die Young” were favorites.

“Tapestry,” Carole King (1971) I played this album so much it’s a wonder I didn’t wear it out, seriously. Loved every song.

And you could add great harmony to all of them when you sang along. Thought it was cool that Carole King could sing AND compose. And she looked like a really cool chick on the cover. Hard to pick one, but “A Natural Woman” was, by far, my favorite.

Moondance, “Van Morrison” (1970) Always loved hearing Van Morrison but didn’t invest in this album until later in life. Absolutely love his voice. Kind of jazzy, folky, rhythm and blues. One of my absolute favorite songs of all time is on this album — “I want to rock your gypsy soul/Just like way back in the days of old/And magnificently we will flow/Into the mystic.”

“Greatest Hits Volume 1,” Creedence Clearwater Revival (1976) One of America’s premier rock and roll bands, and all the hits are on here. Impossible not to sing along with. Best choice hits include “Lodi,” “Down on the Corner,” and the immortal “Fortunate Son.” Maybe one of the best “driving around town” tracks to listen to.

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“Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track” (1977) Best movie soundtrack ever. The epitome of the disco album. In fact, it made disco “OK” for everyone to listen to. The Bee Gees are in top form here, but check out the stellar cuts

by Yvonne Elliman (“If I Can’t Have You”) and also one by the brother act Tavares (“More Than a Woman”).

“Tapestry,” Carole King (1971) One of the greatest albums of the 1970s. There is a reason that Carole King’s masterpiece sold over 10 million copies and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. My favorite cut is the title song, which was not released as a single.

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desperately wanted to include a Beatles album because, quite frankly, they’re my everything, but trying to choose between “Rubber Soul,” “Sgt. Pepper’s” and the White Album gave me major OCD, so I gave up and banned them from my list altogether. With the exception of my last pick, I decided to focus on my more-modern favorites which, I figured, would also add some variety to our classicsheavy list.

“Oracular Spectacular,” MGMT (2007)

“The Hungry Years,” Neil Sedaka (1974)

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I think this is Neil Sedaka’s best album.

Includes such gems as the title track, a slow version of “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” the pop hits “Lonely Night” and “Bad Blood,” as well as one of his best — yet unknown — classics, “Your Favorite Entertainer.” See Sedaka in concert while you can! A true legend.

ing tracks. When I hear it now, I can practically feel the cool breeze drifting through my car windows as I learned to drive with Julian Casablancas’ gravelly vocals cheering me on. This album, the band’s first, was lightning in a bottle, and the world took notice. It received widespread critical acclaim for its simple but ground-breaking tunes.

Like Claire, this album is just cool without trying. It sounds like it was recorded in a dirty garage, and that’s part of the appeal. My favorites are the title track, “Someday,” “Hard to Explain” and “Last Nite.”

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“Vampire Weekend,” Vampire Weekend (2008)

Another debut album. The cover art is a Polaroid picture from

Jessica Reynolds is a lover of all one of the group’s early shows at Columbia University. The melothings music (except country) dies are infectious and catchy, and the lyrics are pretentious and and a reporter at so witty that, when I first heard them, I actually laughed out loud a The Daily Star. couple of times. This album was unlike anything I’d ever heard before,

“Oh, Inverted World,” The Shins (2001) Half the time, I don’t really know what James Mercer is talking about in his lyrics, but they’re so damn beautiful that I don’t even care. I think I first heard The Shins either in the film, “Garden State,” or on “The O.C.” which, hilariously, introduced me to a lot of my favorite indie bands. God bless Seth Cohen. Of course, “Caring Is Creepy” and “New Slang” are infectious and instantly recognizable, but I also have soft spots for the sunshine-y 60s pop of “Pressed in a Book” and “Girl Inform Me,” and the soft, hypnotizing lilt of “The Past and Pending.” Did I mention I’m hyperventilating in anticipation of their Ommegang show this summer?

Is This It? The Strokes (2001)

One of the best soul albums ever recorded. Groundbreaking in that singer Isaac Hayes only put four songs on this album. A legendary soul icon like Hayes (“Shaft”) singing “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” ? Yes. And it is awesome.

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This album is the epitome of my college experience. I have such amazing memories of driving around Oneonta with all the windows down, blasting the grooviest track, “Electric Feel,” with my best friends. “Time to Pretend” was the first track I heard by MGMT, and it was psychedelic and hypnotic, and it changed everything. “Kids” was another game-changer, as a few of my buddies were in a band and played a cover of this track at almost every one of their shows. Other favorites include the bizarre, tribal-sounding “4th Dimensional Transition,” and the trippy “Weekend Wars.”

“Hot Buttered Soul,” Isaac Hayes (1969)

I was introduced to The Strokes by an impossibly-cool-without-trying high school friend named Claire. She made me a mix CD for me, and “Barely Legal” was one of the open-

although I do appreciate comparisons to Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” which were made with Simon’s blessing, by the way. It’s really hard to pick favorites here, but don’t miss “Oxford Comma,” “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa,” “Bryn,” and “M79.”

“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon & Garfunkel (1970) I allowed this classic exception because no one else mentioned it in their Top 5. What is there to say, though? It’s effortless, beautiful and heart-wrenching, especially considering it was the duo’s final studio album before splitting up. I learned to harmonize listening to these songs and memorizing the different parts. Although the title track is a classic, it’s hardly my favorite. I remember dancing to “Cecilia” when I was a little girl, and, more than 20 years later, I’m still dancing. “Keep The Customer Satisfied” is another favorite, and it taught me what “slander” and “libel” mean — handy in this business. Everyone knows and loves “The Boxer,” of course, but “The Only Living Boy in New York” is absolute perfection, in my opinion.

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decided to limit my scope. My list is comprised with two rules in mind First, it is focused on solely studio albums. Being a live music junkie, I believe live music is a much different spectrum to judge. Second, life is meant to be lived in the moment, as is my list. Each has a current, yet timeless, impact on my life.

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“Rubber Soul,” The Beatles (1965) Everyone who knows me knows I am ready to debate the Beatles being the most influential band of all time, with many genres we currently enjoy (or loathe), spinning of off their work 50 years ago. Rubber Soul defined the Beatles, being the most out-there music at the time and opening their creative door. Essentially, I’m saying “Rubber Soul” is the most influential album by the most influential band of all time. It is the precursor to pop music, from then until today - it is warm, emotional and direct. “Rubber Soul” spoke to everyone, and still does.

least. My current favorite band, Phish, covered The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the MGM Grand in Vegas for Halloween this past year. I obsessed over their take for a while, until I needed to understand Bowie’s version. I have since listed to that album more than any other. From front to back, it is an incredible story expressed through music. The highs and lows are emotionally fulfilling, it’s a roller coaster of art. It helped that the girl I adore is a HUGE fan — it’s made understanding it that much more magical.

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“The Dark Side of the Moon,” Pink Floyd (1973) Everything about it screams masterpiece. I was taught to reserve

Chad Ritchko is a live music junkie the word ‘magnificent’ for the smallest percentage of rarities, yet and Jack of all trades at with “The Dark Side of the Moon” it is incredibly applicable. Pink The Daily Star.

Floyd perfected what it meant to be an album. Its flow is such an epic

“Led Zeppelin IV,” Led Zeppelin (1971) The two major impacts I look at with “Led Zeppelin IV” are that it defined the band and their legacy, and how it refined what it meant to be an album. It represented the pinnacle of their rise — it was just as majestic as climbing the “Stairway To Heaven,” featured on the album and perhaps the greatest rock tune of all time. Moreover, there wasn’t a bad song on the album. Not one. Not even close. This album will have you running around like Robert Plant with your shirt out and unbuttoned, hair flowing in the wind, ready to storm Valhalla. I swear it’s not just me.

“The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,” David Bowie (1972) In the scope of my life, this album has impacted me for fewer years but certainly not the

story that it can literally coincide with a movie, one of the greatest movies ever, “The Wizard of Oz.” For those of you who haven’t listened to it until you hear it in your sleep, try harder. For those of you who haven’t experienced the Dark Side of Oz crossover, as we live in the moment, don’t let me hold you up.

“Graceland,” Paul Simon (1986) Every single road trip I go on, I listen to “Graceland.” Probably on the way to and from my destination, maybe more. It’s 43 minutes of adventure. Composed after Paul’s trip to South Africa, you can hear the cultural influence, it’s meant to move you at a walking beat. It’s emotional and moving while being fun and upbeat. I can’t help but sing every tune at the top of my lungs. I can’t help but turn people on to it, or subject them, whichever. I can’t help but think of Chevy Chase and Simon having the weirdest skit of fun in the music video they made for “You Can Call Me Al.” Dive in, I bet you can’t either.

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Festival Must-Haves: What to Pack, What to Wear

By Taylor Peterson One of the pure joys of spring and summer is being able to see your favorite bands perform outside in the mild breeze, under the hot sun and, later, the bright moon.

What you choose to wear to a music festival can have a great impact on your overall experience. And, while fashion may be the No. 1 priority at festivals such as Coachella, being in the Northeast means area residents have to think, first and foremost, about comfort and practicality.

To put it simply, you’re going to be groovin’ for days. So make sure you have your dancing shoes on and can move around freely and easily.

The Basics The best way to prepare for a festival is to look up the weather forecast and research the terrain of the venue you’ll be visiting. You wouldn’t wear the same thing to Boston Calling (right in the city) that you’d wear to Disc Jam (in the middle of a field, pretty much.)

With the extended amount of time you’re going to be spending outdoors, you’ll want to dress in lightweight layers so you can stay cool during the warmest parts of the day and keep warm when it gets cooler.

For girls: Rompers, jumpsuits and anything one-piece are a no-no. Remember that you’re probably going to be frequenting the porta-potty and, in those instances, nobody has time for snaps and zippers.

For guys: Fashionistas of the world may tell you that cargo shorts are a huge DON’T but, at a music festival, they’re your best friend. What other piece of clothing lets you stash all the necessities at the ready?

The Bag In order to keep your hands free throughout the festival, your most sensible option is to tote around an easily accessible bag that can hold your phone, cash, and whatever else you may need.

Ladies: The cross-body bag is a classic, and remains a great option for events such as this. A newer trend this season is the mini backpack.

Gents: A CamelBak lets you carry a huge jug of water — a necessity — as well as anything else you may need. You can fit practically anything in there.

Footwear While good music is a requirement at all music festivals, cleanliness is not. Feet caked in dirt and dust may seem like a badge of honor after being out in the hot sun all day, but a comfortable pair of shoes is even better.

Women: Booties in lighter colors or with cut-outs are ideal for hotter days, and offer more support than flat sandals. With more support for your feet, you’ll be able to stave off foot aches longer and, therefore, clock even more hours gettin’ down. Stylish sneakers are an equally savvy alternative.

Men: Sneakers, or anything light-weight.

BONUS TIP: Consider bringing a pair of rain boots (and rain jacket) if things get muddy, which is always a possibility.

Hats An outdoor music festival is admittedly a smart place to don your favorite cap. The perfect hat is not only going to complete your look, but it’s also great for keeping your hair in place and out of your face, particularly on windy days. Hats with wider brims also increase your sun protection.

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Sunglasses In the sweltering summer months, sunglasses are a no-brainer. A cool pair of shades is an important way to protect your eyes from the harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun. When shopping for the perfect pair, look for some that complement the shape of your face. Small, Lennonesque sunglasses are popular this summer.

Accessories Gals: A music festival is the time to show off your funkiest jewelry. Body chains, pendant necklaces, mismatched earrings, and stacked bracelets are all popular festival trends that kick any outfit up a notch — the more eclectic, the better.

Guys: Bring bandanas. And several of them. With all the boogying that’s gonna be going on, they’re a good way to make sure you’re not eating any dust that’s sure to be kicked up.

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Notes on New Music Hippo Campus Offers Sophisticated-Sounding Debut

By Mark Boshnack Sometimes a new band releases an album that could fool listeners into thinking they were listening to an old pro.

Minnesota-based, four-piece indie band, Hippo Campus, is one such band. The group recently released its first full-length album, “Landmark,” and it’s a 44-minute classic.

The band has been together since 2013, and it shows in the tightness of the album.

Each song was written by the band members, who were clearly influenced by the sound of such groups as Fleet Foxes and Vampire Weekend.

Despite similarities, the band members create an original sound in these 13 songs.

Their use of catchy lyrics, harmonies, rhythms, and some interesting production make it easy to love this album.

After the ethereal “Sun Veins,” the album gets underway with “Way it Goes,” an ode to de-stressing. A silky smooth guitar solo only adds to the groove. With the song’s folky feel and rich vocals, don’t be surprised if it becomes your next earworm.

The buoyancy of the music in “Vines,” with its rhythms and airy backup vocals, belies the turmoil in the lyrics, “Night time in the basement, screaming about our feelings/Running through the cold air/Searching for a meaning.” It helps put a kick in the reverb that follows the final lyric, “Everybody’s leaving.”

“Epitaph” shows a broader grasp of the songwriter’s palette, using vocal distortions to ease the listener into the dark edges of a story, “I’m blind and afraid/The colors of this sound like a shape\The feast of words you never could say/And I’m torn apart.”

But an infectious riff, that borrows from the same well that Vampire Weekend taps, lifts the mood of the track. The hook “I need nothing more than my problems/Just let me know when you’ve found them,” adds an extra dimension to the story. The interplay of feelings throughout keeps the listener engaged.

The fuller production sound of “Boyish” makes it a standout, with what sounds like strings and horns.

“What good is truth if you don’t understand?” the singer asks, in a song that could be about the trials of growing up. “There’s sunlight dripping off the apricot tree/Lost to the night tide growing in me.”

It will be interesting to see what path the band follows for future albums in reaching for its sound. * The Orwells have been around for a while, but their new album “Terrible Human Beings” offers up a really nice track “They Put a Body in the Bayou.”

Maybe it’s the obvious reference in the title, but with some nasty guitar licks, it tells a story worthy of the best of John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival who, at his best, was a master of telling a rock story with some catchy hooks. * On Melina Duterte’s first album under the name of Jay Som, “Everybody Works,” the Oakland-based singer-songwriter also plays all the instruments. She takes the listener on an excursion through a number of moods and styles.

It’s possible to see the album’s first single, “The Bus Song,” as a declaration that lets the listener know they are about to go on a tour of her visions about work, life and love. “Why don’t we take the bus...I can be whoever I want to be.”

She excels with the shoegaze sound of “Remain,” the driving fuzzed-out sound of “1 Billion Dogs,” and my favorite, the slinky love song, “One More Time, Please.” It’s a solid groove, that throws in a guitar solo before fading away.

With Duterte being only 22, it’s hard to imagine where her musical path will take her.

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Six Healthy Festival Snacks To Keep You

Dancing All Summer Long

By Kirsten Nunez

It’s official, people. Festival season is upon

us and we are so stoked. After all, few things are better than good tunes with good people.

But when you’re trying to eat well, a festival can mess with your flow.

Thankfully, packing smart will make a huge difference. It’ll save you time, cash, and calories. Most importantly, you will feel awesome enough to dance the day (and night) away.

To get you started, check out these six healthy festival snack ideas. See you never, $15 fries.

1. Bananas Bananas are as simple as it gets. They’re

easy on the wallet, and don’t need special prep. Just peel and go.

They’re high fiber content will keep you nice and full for a long time. That means no hunger pangs in the middle of your favorite set. Score.

To top it off, bananas will sustain your blood sugar and prevent muscle cramps. It’s a festival goer’s dream come true.

2. Avocado The avocado craze is real, and it’s easy to see why. They’re packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats that will keep your belly satisfied.

Like bananas, avocados will be fine without a cooler. If you’re camping out for a few days, buy under-ripe avocados, so they’ll be ready by the time you are.

And if they still aren’t ripe? Pack ‘em up in a brown paper bag with a banana or two. The bananas will release a gas called ethylene, which speeds up ripening.

For a quick snack, pair mashed avocado with pita, whole grain bread, or tortilla chips.

You can also grab a spoon and just have at it.

3. Nut Butters When you’re trying to rock out, there’s

nothing worse than a hungry stomach. That’s where peanut butter comes in. It has a ton of protein, so you’ll stay satisfied for a while.

Almond, cashew, and hazelnut butters also work. Even sunflower seed butter has a hefty dose of protein.

These days, you can find nut butters in travel-friendly packets. Enjoy them as a dip or in a sandwich.

4. Hummus Hummus is another stellar source of pro-

tein. It’ll fight cravings, regulate blood sugar, and boost satiety. Basically, it’s about to be your new BFF. However, hummus also needs to be stashed in a cooler. If you need to take it on the go, eat it within two hours, max.

It’s available in countless flavors, so you can keep things interesting by packing multiple kinds. If you’re the DIY type, use spices to customize smaller portions. Enjoy it with crackers, pita, pretzels, or bread.

5. Granola Craving a crunch? Snack on granola. This

dry food can last for days, so you won’t have to worry about storage.

Thanks to the oats in granola, you’ll get an awesome dose of fiber. Throw in some almonds for an extra protein boost, along with coconut flakes for a sweet touch.

Watch out for granola with artificial sweeteners and added sugars. Better yet, make it yourself. This will let you control how much sugar is added. Your granola, your rules.

6. Oatmeal Cookies Oatmeal cookies are right up there with

granola. They’re a great source of fiber and protein, as long as you stay away from the extra sugar.

Your best bet is to make your own. Most recipes use nut butters, so you’ll also get a major energy boost.

Don’t forget to stay hydrated, too. Your music-lovin’ self will thank you.

Kirsten Nunez is a lifestyle journalist, author and DIY queen. Find her at http:// wildamor.com/

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Two Decades Strong, John Brown’s Body Still Brings the Dub

By Alex Sader With a sound straight from the islands, John Brown’s Body has played a pivotal role in the American roots reggae scene.

Hailing from the quaint Ithaca region during the mid-nineties, John Brown’s Body has been creating music and spreading positive messages for more than 20 years.

I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with the group’s bassist, Dan Africano, who offered an insightful view on the band’s history and future projects and gave me a peak into the band’s inner

workings.

John Brown’s Body had humble beginnings. Africano recalled when Kevin Kinsella started the band after the disbandment of The Tribulations. Kinsella started JBB with the intention of forming a reggae group with a more rootsdriven sound, according to Africano, and enlisted the help of some former band members from The Tribulations as well as hometown friends of his, including the current lead singer and band leader, Elliot Martin.

With these few steps, history was made in the roots reggae scene.

The group’s 2008 fulllength record, “Amplify,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart, 2012’s “JBB In Dub” EP reached No. 1 on iTunes’ Reggae Chart, and “Kings And Queens” in 2013 topped both Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at No. 1.

Today, JBB’s signature style has become the norm for U.S. reggae bands.

“A lot of the bands in the reggae scene count JBB as an influence,” Africano said. “The original members in the band are still pushing hard, and the newer members are just as excited to be in the group.

It’s an honor and quite humbling to be included in a group with such vast influence and respect in the scene.”

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recently released a fulllength record, “Fireflies,” in September 2016, which can be found on Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes and at the band’s website, http:// www.johnbrownsbody.com/.

There are also plenty of chances to see them perform live this summer, as they are booked across the U.S. from Brooklyn to California. Africano said he’s excited about a few shows in particular.

“We’ve got a great summer on the books,” he said. “The boat cruise around Boston Harbor is always a great show, as is Grassroots Festival, which is practically in our backyard.”

JBB will also be making a stop at the Chenango Blues Festival in Norwich this July.

Africano said the feel of JBB’s live performances hasn’t changed much since the band started 20 years ago.

“We show up to deliver the medicine of good mu-

sic with a positive message, and people show up to come together in that spirit,” he said.

Asked how he would describe the band in a few words, Africano said “Intense, Passionate, Progressive, and Profound.”

Hard work and a strong community helped the band become what it is today, according to Africano.

“I think JBB is one of the bands of a continuation of great musical tradition coming out of Ithaca,” he said. “It’s the result of a vibrant community that is genuinely supportive of arts and music culture.”

John Brown’s Body is working on new music for the fall, on which Africano couldn’t elaborate. The group is constantly creating, he said.

“Inspiration is everywhere. It’s all about being open to new things, sounds and otherwise, and allowing them to inspire and influence the creative process.”

“A lot of the bands in the reggae scene count JBB as an influence,” Africano said.

“The original members in the band are still pushing hard, and the newer members are just as excited to be in the group. It’s an honor and quite humbling to be included in a group with such vast influence and respect in the scene.”

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Hospice Gears up for 15th Annual Celebrity Party with Daughtry, Night Ranger Craig Gelbsman of Rage Productions, whom Bob Escher, director of develop Generations of rock fans can enjoy a ment with CAHPC, called “the brains great time for an even greater cause when and vision” of the operation, has been Daughtry and special guest Night Ranger an integral part of pre-production since take to the stage at the 15th annual Hosthe event’s early days. The event started pice Celebrity Party, being held Wednesin 1999 as a golf tournament, officials day, June 28 at the Sixth Ward Booster explained, but needed more dynamism to Club Field in Oneonta. grow and engage a broader crowd.

Organizers have spent months gear “The golf tournament was a success,” ing up for Escher said. “But it was flattening, and the event, I knew we had to do something to mix it which doubles as up.”

“I’ve been in the concert business a longsince ’93,” Gelbsman said. “Bob came awaited to me and I said, ‘The way to mix it up is musical entertainment. If you get a band in there, kickoff to you’ll see it grow.’ From there, the pair summer and convinced a former CAHPC chief execua chance to support Catskill tive officer and, after an initial show featuring Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Area Hospice watched the revamped event expand and Palliative steadily year after year.

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“It went from about 50 people to 400 for that first time, and we brought in a totally different clientele,” said Gelbsman, who added that attendance has since bloomed to anywhere from 1,000 to more than 4,500 per show.

“It was just what (the event) needed,” Escher said.

Concert venues enlarged rapidly, from the Cooperstown backyard of longtime CAHPC beneficiary Walter Rich to Doubleday Field in Cooperstown to Ommegang Brewery to the now defunct Soccer Hall of Fame to, most recently, the Sixth Ward Booster Club Field in Oneonta.

Over the years, headlining acts have included the Doobie Brothers, Styx, Toto, REO Speedwagon, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis and the News, Foreigner, Chicago and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Recalling the concert’s evolution, Gelbsman said the Doobie Brothers’ appearance at Ommegang “took it to another level.”

“We were really the first ones to do a national act like that at Ommegang,” Gelbsman said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that we’ve really spurred entertainment in the area. ... There’s a lot of

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entertainment now in Otsego County, and I think that stems from Hospice taking that leap.”

Today, Hospice picks the bands based on “what our market is,” Gelbsman explained. In years past, he and Escher have tried to incorporate a country act into the lineup, based on genre popularity, he said.

“This year’s a little different,” Gelb-

sman said. “Daughtry is newer and spans the ages, and Night Ranger is bringing the 80s classic rock … We’re trying to bring that mix.”

Asked about the preparation leading up to each year’s event, Escher said, “We don’t have a big committee, but we have people [who] work their tails off to make this thing happen … it’s way more than Craig and [me].”

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By Michelle Barbero Speaking of Gelbsman specifically, Escher said Hospice is “lucky somebody of his talent is available and willing to do this.”

“We have a really large group of supporters, year out, which we’re really grateful for,” Escher said.

Current CAHPC chief executive officer, Dan Ayres, said when it comes to Hospice Celebrity Party planning, he entrusts everything to Gelbsman and Escher. A former attendee of the event, Ayres said, “I defer to these guys; they’re the experts. I just let them run with it.”

“I’m very excited about it,” Ayres said. “[This event] really connects us to the community, and it has become such an important part of the summer schedule in the community.”

Ayres said benefits of the annual concert include increased tourism, business and foot traffic in Oneonta.

“It gets our word out to those who know and love us, but also to a whole new community,” he said.

Ayres acknowledged the support of area hotels, restaurants, businesses and the 60-plus volunteers involved in executing the Hospice Celebrity Party.

“Hospice by itself couldn’t do this,” he said. “It’s only by having everyone helping that it comes together.”

The fact that the event brings in between $100,000 to $200,000 annually is something that Ayres recognized as “important,” though he underscored, “Increasing awareness is even more important.”

The funds raised, explained Ayres, go toward services not subsidized through Medicaid or traditional insurance providers.

“It gives us breathing room,” said Ayres.

Returning event host, Oneonta native, former college and national football standout and well-known ESPN personality Mark May will once again be putting the “celebrity” in Hospice Celebrity Party.

Gelbsman called May “a big asset,”

and Escher noted, “He’s essentially been involved since the beginning.”

In addition to hosting the morning golf tournament and evening concert, May recruits a handful of fellow celebrities, largely from the sports world, to participate in the golf tournament held at the Leatherstocking Golf Course at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.

Businesses “buy” a golf team, and each team gets a celebrity, the men explained. Celebrities do not get paid, and “that’s what makes it special and really speaks to the event,” according to Ayres.

“They come because of the way we treat them and they have a really good time,” Escher said. “They all say it’s one of the best events on their circuit.”

May told The Scene that his list of celebrity guests “keeps getting added to.” Participants this year will include athletes, coaches, directors and sportscasters such as Mark Rypien, Joe Washington, Kevin Gilbride and his son, Kevin M. Gilbride, Chris Conner, Sal Paolantonio and Barry Melrose, he said.

May, who called the double whammy of tournament and concert a “worthy event,” said the concert has sold out from the first year.

“There’s always a great response locally,” May said, “and the bottom line is to raise funds and for everyone to have a good time.”

Gelbsman, who said he has yet to come across a single artist or athlete untouched by Hospice’s work, emphasized, “You get one chance.

Hospice touches a lot of people through different means, and when they come for the concert, they get that awareness.”

Tickets for the June 28 Hospice Celebrity Party are on sale now at www.hospicetickets.com.

For more information, visit www.cahpc.org or call 432-6773.

Local musicians, artists, and other members of the community will come together June 2 through June 4 to celebrate the 40th annual Ithaca Music and Arts Festival.

Headliners for the 2017 festival will include The Sim Redmond Band, The Gunpoets, and Big Mean Sound Machine, according to assistant director, McKenzie Jones Rounds. Performances by local musicians and dance troups will also be given. The annual event is held in downtown Ithaca.

The festival is open to all who wish to experience and support the talent that exists in Ithaca, officials said. Everything from ice cream and funnel cake to craft vendors with paintings and candles can be found extending over several blocks.

In addition to the performances, there will be a variety of activities, including horse and wagon rides, in honor of the festival’s 40th annivesary, officials said.

To fit this year’s theme, “Celebrating Like It’s Our First,” elements of the first festival will be incorporated, according to Rounds, “including a big balloon waterfall.”

Originally known as “Celebration Ithaca,” the Ithaca Music and Arts festival has been working to empower artists since 1977, organizers said.

Executive Director Ben Greenberg said he’s been doing research on the festival’s roots to prepare for this year’s theme.

“It all started with a grant to put on ‘Celebration Ithaca,’” Greenberg told The Scene. “Two weeks of music, scaling walls, the 60-foot balloon waterfall, and

a big blow-up jack-in-a-box.”

From there, the Ithaca Festival has been around to kick off every summer.

Applications to be a performer, artist or vendor are open to the public, and “the majority of the performers are Ithacabased or have strong ties to the community,” Greenberg said.

This year’s theme encourages artists to assist in recreating the past, according to Greenberg. Noteworthy performers from past festivals include Samite, a musician from Uganda, and The Horse Flies, a band that was founded in the 1970s in Ithaca. Organizations such as Planned Parenthood, sports teams, and the circus have also been a part of past festivals.

The Ithaca Music and Arts Festival is one of the largest events in Tompkins County, according to organizers. Thousands of people attend the festival and accompanying parade.

Although Ithaca is home to Ithaca College and Cornell University, most of the students return to their respective homes before the festival. Greenberg said this allows for “the local city to reclaim Ithaca and show a strong sense of community.”

This year, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center festival and the Ithaca Music and Arts Festival will overlap Saturday, June 3rd. This is an exciting collaboration, according to Rounds, and will help promote more local talent.

“This will allow for different populations of people to blend together,” he said, “like they haven’t before.”

For more information on this year’s festival, visit ithacafestival.org.

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Hamilton Center for the Arts Re-Opens With a Bang

By Shelly Ingraham

Although it gathered national attention in 2012 when Forbes named it one of “America’s Friendliest Cities,” thinking of Hamilton, New York, might not immediately bring to mind images of a bustling arts scene.

But the Hamilton Center for the Arts — which recently celebrated its grand reopening — is working to change that perception, offering a variety of unique arts and entertainment activities, events and classes.

Just down the road from Colgate University, the HCA, as it’s called, fosters a surprising niche of culture and art.

The Center regularly offers classes in art, music and dance, while also hosting art exhibits and musical performances. It also holds free events in the community.

“The Hamilton Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing to all our community-children, teens, and adults-art enrichment through classes, programs, performances and exhibits,” the Center’s mission statement reads. “Through the expression of diverse thoughts, ideas and beliefs, we may grow to better understand ourselves and each other.”

This spring, the Center will be offering classes in Nuno Felting, Creative Writing (short story and poetry), quilting and more.

One thing to keep an eye out for are the ever-popular “paint and sip” classes, which the HCA calls “Glass & Brush Sessions.”

The session dates are to be decided, but you bring the wine and spend a class learn-

ing what you can do.

Teen classes on the docket are Creative Writing, Portfolio Development, Drawing, Digitizing and Developing, and Art Appreciation.

There is also a Multi-Arts Program for children and a Pre-K Art class.

HCA Director Kathy Herold says she feels very “strongly about offering pay-what-youcan classes to children” and that networking is one of her strongest skills, allowing her “through the years to meet many people,” and giving her “quite a few names to draw from to teach.”

Furthering the effort to integrate the community and college, the HCA partners with Colgate University to provide a teen support group with the purpose of “Self Esteem Through the Making.” The HCA also makes use of university student interns to staff the gallery and maintain the website.

The center first opened its doors in June 2008, according to officials. To fill a need, it opened a fine arts cooperative, the Broad Street Gallery, in December 2011.

The Broad Street Gallery allows for a professional and affordable venue for local artists to sell and exhibit their work. The space is home to all types of art, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry and photography, and is run but members and interns from Colgate University. Artist participation is on a consignment basis.

After a brief stint at a different location, the HCA very recently took advantage of an opportunity to move back to Broad Street, connecting the Center with the Broad

Street Gallery.

The grand reopening of the center on April 8 featured new exhibits, a juried show of 13 artists, live music, refreshments, and

a Colgate University Show.

If you are interested in taking or teaching a class at the HCA, be sure to check out its website, hamiltoncenterforthearts.com

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COOPERSTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 19TH SEASON CONCERT FOR SPRING Sunday, May 7, 4:00 pm, the Otesaga Experience the pastoral beauty of the Brahms Horn Trio and works by Beethoven and Ewazen.

ALL-MOZART Friday, August 11, 7:30 pm, Christ Episcopal Church Featuring the sublime clarinet quintet.

BREATH AND HAMMER: CLARINET, PIANO AND BEYOND Sunday, July 9, 7:30 pm, The Star Theater Grammy nominated clarinetist David Krakauer and pianist Kathleen Tagg take you on an expansive musical journey. Presented with The Star Theater.

TIME FOR THREE Sunday, August 20, 7:30 pm, the Otesaga Don’t miss the virtuosity and showmanship of “America’s favorite classical garage band.”

“PAYSAGES” JASPER STRING QUARTET Friday, August 4, 7:30 pm, Christ Episcopal Church Dvorak’s “American” Quartet, Caroline Shaw’s Valencia, Haydn’s “Fifths” and with Linda Chesis, Zhou Tian’s Viaje.

BENEFIT CONCERT Friday, August 25, 6:00 pm, Hyde Hall

FOUR SEASONS: VIVALDI AND PIAZZOLLA Sunday, August 27, 7:30 pm, the Otesaga Joseph Lin, first violinist for the Juilliard String Quartet, performs with the Verona Quartet.

FAMILY MUSIC FEST: MUSICAL IMAGINATION Saturday, August 5, 11:00 am, Templeton Hall

BY HEART: THE CHIARA STRING QUARTET Sunday, October 8, 4:00 pm, Christ Episcopal Church

FOLK VARIATIONS FEATURING PIANIST GILLES VONSATTEL Sunday, August 6, 7:30 pm, the Otesaga With the Jasper Quartet and Linda Chesis.

Featuring Dvorak’s Piano Quintet.

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