Final Stretch Music Festival

2010 Dates are Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th

7 to 11 p.m.

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Ellsworth Jones Place

Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society (Sat)
Blues players Phil Drum, Ray Giguere, and Dave Scheffel play the
best in old-school acoustic blues, featuring songs of the likes of
Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, and Mississippi John Hurt.

Bluz House Rockers (Sun)
www.bluzhouserockers.com
2010 is Bluz House Rockers 14th Year Together. The only area band to perform four times at Albany’s 15,000 seat Pepsi Arena, BHR music is a mix of hand-selected classic rock, blues and funk. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Collamer Parking Lot

Almost Uncommon(Sat)
Almost Uncommon is a jazz quartet made up of talented high school students whose performances consist of traditional jazz favorites from swing to fink!

Tequila Mockingbirds (Sun)
www.thetequilamockingbirds.com
Award winning regional favorites, The Tequila Mockingbirds perform an elegant and eclectic mix of blues, jazz, bluegrass, Latin and rock. The duo's virtuosic performances often leave listeners breathless and demanding more!

Post Office

Jeff Strange
Jeff traces his roots back to “Donneybrook Fair” and is now a popular solo performer.  You never quite know what is coming next...a cover, an original, perhaps a sing-a-long. Always fun, and guaranteed to leave you smiling.

Adirondack Trust

Bob Warren
Bob Warren is a composer/performer/producer whose writing reflects his love for a variety of musical styles.  In addition to songs for his own albums, Bob  has written songs for other srtists, songs for musical theater, dance and most recently songs of an historical nature.  www.Bob-warren.com

Caroline Street

Super 8 Six
Super 8 Six is a versatile Capital District, NY band playing a variety of classic and contemporary rock, and the occasional eclectic hits we all love but never hear!  The group is known for their high-energy performances and high-caliber musicianship.  Always guaranteed to draw a crowd; always guaranteed to please!  Super 8 Six was founded by Capital District music-scene veterans – former members of local favorites Lughead, Mambo-X, Clay People, Secondhand Smoke, and Jacks.  Their individual talents, life-long friendship, and their shared passion for rocking good music, makes for an explosive auditory experience!  Super 8 Six – the VERY BEST in HOMEGROWN rock-n-roll!

Division Street

Brian Patneaude (Sat)
"High-caliber jazz performed with gusto, determination and a persuasive vibe." - Glenn Astirita, eJazzNews
Formed in 2002, the Brian Patneaude Quartet's music is an organic blend of
modern jazz styles, featuring accessible melodies and harmonic textures that
appeal to the casual listener and jazz aficionado alike.

Geo Beat (Sun)
Geo Beat is a project that has come out of the northeastern regional World Beat Band, Pangaea. Its core consists of guitarist, Crispin Catricala and vibraphonist, Dave Casner. The Group has been developed to perform as a duo, trio (The Geo Trio w/ percussionist, Brian Melick) and even a quartet. Its sound has a mellower and jazzier feel than Pangaea while still keeping it's focus on mixing a world music vibe.

Eddie Bauer

Rachel VanSlyke & Friends
Rachel’s songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum based upon their edgy intensity and genuine intimacy, with a new American alternative folk sound.  She is a Saratoga Springs native! In the summer of 2007 she recorded her debut album, “So I Begin” at Stanley Recording Studios in Santa Monica, CA. In the spring of 2008, this adventurous music maker set out on a 26 plus-city tour sprawling 4,100 miles from South Florida to Canada on a bicycle. Many of the shows involved raising awareness and funds for local community bike co-ops and community centers. This pedal powered treck was both to promote the new album, and raise awareness on sustainability and environmental issues. VanSlyke now resides in Nashville TN, where she is pursuing writing and performing opportunities.

Ben & Jerry’s

Happy Balky
Fronted by vocal powerhouse/former star of the Broadway stage, Brittny Kissinger, this genre-bending string band’s contagious fusion of bluegrass and acoustic pop proves there is humor in heartache, while taking listeners for a walk on the lighter side of life. Happybalky.com

Major Sponsors 
 

Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service
De Crescente Distributing

Premium Sponsors 
          
        
        
    
           

The Adirondack Trust Company
Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
First National Bank of Scotia
The Gideon Putnam Resort
Hampton Inn and Suites - Saratoga Springs
Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs
Miller Design, Print, Mail and Fulfillment
Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton
The Saratogian
Gaffney's
Circus Cafe
Olde Bryan Inn
Wheatfields
Hatties
Ben and Jerry's
The Parting Glass
Lillians

Contributors 
8 Tables
Chianti Il Ristorante
Hibachi
Pizza On Broadway
Saratoga City Tavern
Scallions
Sushi Thai
The Irish Times
The Stadium Cafe
Uncommon Grounds
D'Andreas Pizza
9 Maple
Prime at Saratoga National
Sperry's
Cantina
Comptons
Country Corner Cafe
Mama Mia's Pizza and Cafe
The Hungry Spot
One Caroline
Inn at Saratoga
National Grid
Saratoga Arms
Saratoga Downtowner
 

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