Tug Tunes!
/Tugboat Roundup features live music all weekend! Checkout the lineup below.
George Ward with Joy Bennett and Chris Koldewey.
Friday, 4:00PM at the Hurst Harbor Visitor Center
George is a canaler of the finest sort. He’s been bringing canal folk music alive at the Tugboat Roundup for over two decades. This year his is joined by Joy Bennett and Chris Koldewey. Joy is a member of the Johnson Girls, an internationally known and well-travelled women’s sea chantey group and Executive Director of Old Songs Inc. Her husband Chris was for years part of the chantey program at Mystic Seaport. He's currently doing educational / musical programs on the Wavertree at South Street Seaport and has crewed on square riggers.
Flood Road aboard the Caldwell Belle in front of the Hurst Harbor Center
Friday, 6:00 PM to 8:30PM
Flood Road featuring J Peter Yakel (guitar/vocals), Bruce Barker (guitar), 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.
Brian Kane aboard the Caldwell Belle in front of the Hurst Harbor Center
Saturday, 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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.
This summer, Brian has a residency at the SPAC VIP lounge performing at legendary shows including Dead & Company, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Live music with Troy Samba by the Shoofly Pie, just east of the Peebles Island Bridge,
Saturday, 1:00 PM
Troy Samba is a percussion performance group based in Troy, NY playing Brazilian batería style music in the Capital Region and beyond. https://www.troysamba.com/
Live Music with Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers aboard the Caldwell Belle in front of the Hurst Harbor Center
Saturday, 6:00 PM
Captain Squeeze (Greg Speck) started Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers in 1995 and had their first gig was at a Mardi Gras party in February, 1996. They’ve been delighting crowds since with their Louisiana bayou party music seasoned with zydeco, funk, reggae, rock and blues all mixed in with audience jamming and dancing. Since relocating to New Orleans, Greg reunites the band for short tours around New England. We are thrilled to have CSZM back and Tugboat Roundup this year.
Shannon Tehya and the Troupe aboard the Caldwell Belle in front of the Hurst Harbor Center
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Shannon and her band (Hunter Frost, Neil Goes, and Jade Minor) play original music and well-loved classics of multiple genres.
This talented band has been winning over audiences with their live performances. Their genuine connection with the crowd has contributed to their rapid rise in popularity throughout the region.
Shannon has already made her mark with an impressive music video and her verified artist status on Spotify.
