SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) has announced the lineup for its second annual LIVE! Music Series. UPH is continuing the jazz theme from last year and will feature four internationally known acts each month from July until October. This year, UPH is partnering with Caffè Lena for the opening and closing performances in the series.
“UPH has been called ‘Saratoga’s living room’; it’s a comfortable, community space that’s perfect for gathering. With this series, you get to see high level shows at an intimate venue,” said Corey Aldrich of 2440 Design Studio and the producer of the LIVE! Music Series. “For this year, the collaboration between UPH and Caffè Lena is unprecedented. I’m excited about raising money for both simultaneously.”
Benefits from the series will go toward the historic preservation of UPH through continuing renovations and development. The two collaborating performances will also help Caffè Lena achieve its goals of expansion and remodeling.
“My big focus is how mission-oriented collaborations like this can move shoulder to shoulder in the creative economy to create value for the community,” said Aldrich. “We’re working together rather than apart to create unique, one-of-a-kind experiences. I always say, if you are interested in something we have here, you better come see it because chances are, it won’t be back again.”
The 2015 LIVE! Music Series schedule:
July 17 –David Amram and the Dylan Perillo Orchestra (Collaboration with Caffè Lena)
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
$25 in advance/$30 day of show at venue
August 22 – Giancomo Smith and Friends
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
$20 in advance/$25 day of show at venue
September 19 – The Dan Brubeck Quartet
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
$25 in advance/$30 day of show at venue
October 2 and 3 – The Howard Fishman Quintet (Collaboration with Caffè Lena)
Held at Caffè Lena. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
$30 in advance/$35 day of show at venue
Event tickets can be purchased in advance through Brown Paper Tickets at brownpapertickets.com or going to universalpreservationhall.org. Events produced in collaboration with Caffè Lena can also be purchased at caffelena.org.
