Summer In the Park Series

At the Ticonderoga Community Building on Montcalm St. in downtown Ticonderoga

Rich Ortiz

Tuesday July 11th, 2017 at 7:00PM
Rich Ortiz has a unique style and his music is his soul. His music is inspired by Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson. Playing 6 or 12 string acoustic guitar, harmonica, and peddle bass he turns heads with this music and vocals. Rich has opened shows for Chicago, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, KC and the Sunshine Band and others.

Bobby Sweet and Abe Guthrie

Tuesday August 1st, 2017 at 7:00PM
A Berkshire native and sixth-generation musician, Bobby Sweet began his performing career in his father’s band at age 7. As a performer and sideman, he has shared the bill with many top country and folk artists, including Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, Martin Sexton, Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger. Stylistically, his music resides somewhere between Jackson Browne, John Prine, and a countryfied Bruce Springsteen. Bobby will be performing as duo featuring Abe Guthrie.

Running the River

Tuesday August 15, 2017 at 7:00PM
Running the River is a dynamic band whose blend of classic Country, Rock, Folk, Irish, Blues and fiddle tunes provides entertainment for everyone.In addition to their original songs Running The River performs a wide range of music from artists such as Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead, Beatles,Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones. Neil Yetwin – Guitar and Vocals, Barry Weinstein – Fiddle and Vocals, Fred Woodward – Bass, Guitar and Vocals.

Ameranouche

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017
This award winning ensemble plays hot acoustic Gypsy inspired music mixing Flamenco, Bebop and Jazz swing influences. Their Gypsy Flamenco Swing style is a fresh and highly enjoyable new sound for the 21st century. Played on French jazz guitars, the music is rhythmic, vigorous, and elegant.

Towne Meeting

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at 7:00 PM
This 5 member band has powerful vocal harmonies. Oriented in folk, their music branches out into many other genres, from Americana to acoustic rock. Formed in Plattsburgh, New York, in 2006, the band has gained a following throughout Northern New York, as well as the capital region and Northern Vermont.

Summer In The Park concerts are made possible, in part, with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NY State Legislature, and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.