Music at the Roundup
/Friday, September 6th
4:00 PM: Live music with George Ward and Friends
George Ward is a traditional folk singer, folklorist, and occasional songwriter with a deep connection to the folk history of New York and New England. He has spent much of his life preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of rural New York State, particularly those associated with the Erie Canal. George began his journey into folk music and folklore in the 1960s and has since become a respected figure in the field, known for his work in collecting, performing, and educating others about folk music. George is accompanied by Joy Bennett and Chris Koldewey
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Live music with Flood Road
Flood Road featuring J Peter Yakel (guitar/vocals), Bruce Barker (guitar), Pete Murphy (Bass) and Chris Schultz (banjo,) plays American roots music; folkgrass, mixing self-penned compositions with alternative versions of classic rock, bluegrass and folk songs. Flood Road was a longtime regular band at Tugboat Roundup and we are thrilled to have them back this year.
Saturday, September 7th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Live music with Brian Kane
Brian Kane is known for his soulful performances and captivating stage presence. Whether he's playing solo or jamming with his band (Brian Kane and the Beginnings) Brian's performances are always a crowd-pleaser. Brian has a residency at the SPAC VIP lounge performing at legendary shows including Dead & Company, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tedeschi Trucks.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Live music with Troy Samba (east of the Peebles Island Bridge)
Troy Samba is a percussion performance group based in Troy, NY playing Brazilian batería style music in the Capital Region and beyond.
6:00 PM: Live music with River Junction
River Junction is Waterford based band playing classic party rock that goes a bit deeper into the catalogs of the artist they cover. They can be thought of as a "B side" cover band that enjoys 70's one hit wonders while sometimes morphing into a jam band that goes psychedelic.
Sunday, September 8th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Live music with Curragh
Curragh plays traditional Irish music throughout Capital District and Bennington County, VT