Monkey and the Crowbar

The door’s open to a dynamic variety of music as “Monkey and the Crowbar” appear for a Command Performance Friday Evening (Aug. 12th) following the Grande Parade from 7 till 9p in Eastern Park. The group features the outstanding vocal energy of singers/guitarists Todd Herringshaw and Steve Gripp who honed their sound as a popular acoustic duo before joining forces with the strong rhythm team of bassist Jerry Seymour and drummer Dan Webster.

The Second Time Around Band

The early 90’s marked a re-birth of Big Band music on the Eastern End of the Mohawk Valley when a group head by George Vosburgh entertained and thrilled audiences through out the region. The orchestra disbanded after George’s passing but now, some 20 plus years later, has re-assembled with some new talent and some of the group’s former members. Their aim is to bring back the big band experience for those who love the sounds of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many others and perhaps win over some new fans among younger generations.
Don’t miss “The Second Time Around Band” Saturday Evening (Aug.13th) from 6 till 8p in Eastern Park.

Blueprints

A long time Central New York favorite “Blueprints” will make a very special appearance at Historic Canal Place in Sterzinar Park on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 14th) from Noon till 2:30p as part of this year’s Canal Celebration, a Little Falls Bicentennial Event. “Blueprints” plays real American Music, offering a great combination of Blues, Rock, Swing, Boogie, R “n” B and Folk. Strong original songs by the band’s three talented songwriters, along with classics by great American masters like Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed and Louis Jordan. Reunited in 2004, come enjoy original members, Guitarist/Vocalist George Deveny; Key Boardist/Vocalist Dave Liddy; Bassist Don Paul Way and Drummer Oscar Crandall.

The Frank Stepanek Band

Three time Grammy Nominated Guitarist Frank Stepanek brings his exciting band to Little Falls as the lead entertainment at the 24th Annual Canal Celebration’s Community Kick-off Picnic on Wednesday Evening (Aug.10th) from 6-9p at Rotary Park Marina on Southern Avenue. Stepanek has played with reggae sensation “Black Uhuru”. He has recorded with “Brutal”, “Ras Portraits” and others. Frank toured Europe with “Black Uhuru” at the Gutenburg Festival in the UK; the Liberation Festival in Vienna; the Nummigarvi Festival in Finland; the NFLCT AM Schiffenberg in The Netherlands and at “Bob Marley Day” at the Long Beach Arena in California.

Whisky Ridge

Marlyn Quast and Doug Riley, following participation in a local talent contest, formed this outstanding musical group in 2004. What resulted was pure country/rock magic.
“Whisky Ridge” featuring the fantastic talents of Marlyn Quast, Doug Riley, Aaron Dirk and Rob Malek will perform Saturday Afternoon (Aug.13th) from 2 till 4p in Eastern Park.

The Redneck Rodeo Cowboys

Originally formed in 1981 when cowboy hats were king, “The Rednecks” played 100’s of gigs in the 80’s and 90’s. Now reunited with all 5 original members to entertain with theirown brand of down home country rock and modern country sounds. You’ll hear all your favorites from Marshall Tucker, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody to the Zak Brown Band and Kenney Chesney. Don’t miss Tim Baldwin, Dickie Teesdale, Bobby Elmer, Carter Jackson, and Gary Web