Hats Off Music Festival

Hats Off Music Festival - Saratoga Springs

2010 Dates Are:  Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th.  Check back soon for updated information on bands, locations and sponsors.

2009 INFO:
Featured music includes everything from Jazz to Rock, Indie to Barbershop in downtown Saratoga Springs. 
 

Download the 2009 location map and band descriptions - click here. 

Info on the Hats Off Festival Weekend

Featured musical lineup:

Collamer Lot...................Bourbon Renewal (Fri), Acoustic Circus (Sat)
Post Office.....................The GTO's (Fri), Jeff Strange (Sat)
Adirondack Trust Co........Sirsy
Caroline Street................Slick Fitty
Lillian's............................High Definition Band
Division Street.................April Marie
Eddie Bauer....................Racing City Chorus (Fri)
Eddie Bauer....................Next Generation Stage Sat featuring new young local talent Maggie Doherty & Zack Rossi, Jenn Guay, Rachel Matthews and Rachel Van Slyke (Sat)
Ben & Jerry's:.................."Collar City Records" stage featuring Matt Loiacano
 

Location:  Collamer Parking Lot
BOURBON RENEWAL (Fri)
George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal has been an in demand live blues act throughout the Capital Region since its inception in 2004.  Fletcher has performed with music greats such as Commander Cody, Curt Smith (Tears for Fears), John Sebastian, Larry Hoppen (Orleans), the Coasters and many others. He has also opened concerts for Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Spin Doctors and many others.  Learn more about the band by visiting www.georgefletcher.com.

ACOUSTIC CIRCUS (Sat)
Juan Calzada, Corbin Daugherty & Dr. James Looby are Saratoga Springs’ own, a Jam and Caribbean influenced power acoustic trio presenting an energetic performance that could headline anywhere.

Location:  Saratoga Springs Post Office
GTOs (Fri)
The GTO’s perform “Good Time Oldies” in the street corner, doo-wop, Acappella style of the 50’s and 60’s.  Favorite tunes include “Blue Moon,” “Come Go With Me,” “In the Still of the Night” and many others. You are sure to want to sing along.

JEFF STRANGE (Sat)
Singer/Song writer JEFF STRANGE was a founding member and fifteen year veteran of internationally known Irish folk band Donnybrook Fair, whose 1980 album release Tunnel Tigers received airplay in both Ireland and England, as well as the United States.  He was also a longtime member of the New York Capital Region’s most popular band, The Newports.

Location: Adirondack Trust Co. Drive-Through
SIRSY: FIERY, SULTRY, SOULFUL INDIE POP THAT ROCKS
SIRSY is fronted by the charismatic  Melanie Krahmer... a girl with a "stunning voice capable of a lion's roar & a floaty whisper" ... “with the lungs of a teenage athlete & the growl of a 60-something blues singer".  Krahmer is also the drummer, playing a full drum kit, STANDING UP, bass (on a keyboard with her drum stick), Ian Anderson-esque flute solos and melodica, too! Sharing the stage is co-writer, Rich Libutti, on guitar.  Libutti also plays piano, bass (live on a keyboard at his feet!), & even the occasional snare part (with his feet!).  Playing 250+ shows/year nationally, SIRSY's shared the stage w/Maroon 5, Third Eye Blind, Lifehouse, Collective Soul, Blues Traveler,  Cheap Trick, Grace Potter, & more!
 
Location: Caroline Street
SLICK FITTY
50's & 60's cover songs, 50's & 60's inspired originals,
 “Hot Rodded,” for all generations to enjoy.  Music of yesterday with an awesome modern sound.

Location: Lillian’s/Cantina Parking Lot
HIGH DEFINITION BAND
A versatile High Energy Party Band specializing in “fun”!  An unforgettable blend of guitars, keyboards, harmonies, horns & percussion.  Performing the songs of yesteryear to the songs of today.

Location: Division Street
APRIL MARIE
April Marie has been performing in the Capital District for over 15 years.  She specializes in Jazz standards and songs from her two CD's, "The Fire in You" & "Somethin'". Her performance schedule can be found on www.albanyjazz.com

Location: Rip Van Dam Hotel Porch
RACING CITY CHORUS (Fri)
They are the ambassadors of a-capella;”  Saratoga's own long-time favorite
all-male  vocal group with Barbershop style.

Location: Eddie Bauer
NEXT GENERATION STAGE (Sat)
A cross-section of twenty-somethings that represent the rich musical heritage of Saratoga County:
- Jenn Guay is a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs and a graduate of Skidmore College
- Rachel Mathews is a native of Clifton Park and attends Flagler University in St. Augustine, FL
- Maggie Doherty  is a native of Saratoga Springs and attends Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY
- Zac Rossi is a native of Saratoga Springs and a graduate of SUNY Oneonta
- Rachel VanSlyke is a native of Saratoga County who now resides in South Carolina, where she frequently tours the South Eastern US on her bicycle!

Location: Ben & Jerry’s
COLLAR CITY
www.collarcityrecords.com  "Collar City Records offers a curated look at the Capital Region music landscape by selecting and releasing important local albums. Heartfelt, unique, honest songs from a very special group of musicians."
 

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
Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta
Miller Design, Print, Mail and Fulfillment
Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton
The Saratogian
 

Contributors 
Gaffney's
Olde Bryan Inn
Longfellows Inn and Restaurant
Ben and Jerry's of Saratoga
Saratoga Arms
The Inn At Saratoga
Scallions
Circus Cafe
The Parting Glass
Max London's Restaurant and Bar
Impressions of Saratoga
The Batcheller Mansion Inn
Adelphi Hotel
The Mansion of Saratoga
Saratoga Downtowner
Saratoga Diner
Lillian's Restaurant
Wheatfields
Pizza on Broadway
PJ's Bar-B-Q
D'Andrea's
Country Corner Cafe
Brindisi's Restaurant
Uncommon Grounds
Sushi Thai
National Grid
Hattie's

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