There are few things that bring people together quite like music does. That’s why, after spending so much time apart these past few years, we’re excited to announce a weekly concert series coming to our neighborhood in Saranac Lake—to bring us all together once again.
Introducing the Downtown Music Series by Hotel Saranac
Starting Friday, July 8, we’ll be hosting two live shows every Friday night: from 6-8pm in Berkeley Green Park and 8-10pm at our Great Hall Bar. We’ve got a stacked lineup this year, featuring bluesy rock & roll, psychedelic rock, folk, and more.
For local artists interested in getting in on the fun this year, we’ll also be hosting two Open Mic Nights at Berkeley Green. We’ll be selecting performances each night to perform their own set at the Great Hall Bar!
Check out the artists on deck this summer and our Open Mic schedule below. Click the artist names for more details about each performance.
Friday, July 8
- Hang Tight—This band from Plattsburgh, NY takes influence from Paul Simon, CCR, Van Morison, Joe Cocker, and more in the blues, jazz, and rock & roll genres. This show will focus on their up-tempo tunes. Come for a dance, stay to soak up the mountain air!
- Stinky Boots String Band—These Adirondack locals share tales of life through their original music, inspired by folk Americana and Bluegrass.
Friday, July 15
- Ursa & the Major Key—These frequent visitors of Hotel Saranac are Adirondack natives that fuse influences from classic and modern artists alike. Check out their first album, Daytime/Nighttime, on Bandcamp.
- Pickle Mafia (featuring Vestopia Hoops & All From The Woods)—This group’s name doesn’t lie—they sell their very own pickles at every show! They’ll be joined by the local farm All From The Woods. Hotel Saranac’s Chef Mike will be curating a special late night menu featuring their microgreens & Pickle Mafia’s pickles!
Friday, July 22
- The Wayward Folk—The Wayward Folk is an acoustic band from the Piseco/Wells, NY area that plays a mixture of Americana, rock, folk, and blues.
Friday, July 29
- O T B—This band hails from Central New York and is bringing rock & roll to Saranac Lake! Formed during the pandemic in 2020, they draw from American and British rock & roll influences, particularly from the ‘50s through the early ‘70s.
Friday, August 5
- Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey—this talented duo will be bringing folk influences that include Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, & Tom Waits to the mountain air of Saranac Lake.
- Blessid Dirt—One of our favorite local bands here at Hotel Saranac, Blessid Dirt features a duo of talented singer-songwriters. Classified as heavy-folk, they have been influenced by greats such as John Prine and Led Zeppelin alike.
Friday, August 12
- Austin & the In-Laws—Hailing from the nearby town of Saranac, Austin Petrashune & Matt Hall are bringing back the sounds of the old West. The duo performs all of your favorites from Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and the like.
- Phil DuMond—Phil brings his acoustic guitar over from Watertown and sets the tone for an evening of excellent music and festivity. You may have seen Phil play at Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar over the last year or so!
Friday, August 19
- Badenyah Drum & Dance—Bringing something different from the rest of our lineup, Badenyah Drum & Dance is a local African drumming group. Join in on the high energy music and dance the night away!
Friday, August 26
- Gratefully Yours—Deadheads rejoice: Gratefully Yours is an all-star lineup of Grateful Dead inspired musicians. Come on down to see some of your favorite songs performed during the incredible set they’ve assembled for us!
All concerts are free to attend and open to the public. We hope to see you there this season!
For our Open Mic Nights, pre-registration is required. If you’d like to reserve a 15-minute slot, please email ecrouse@hotelsaranac.com.