1972: A Year of Music Celebrated at Skidmore in Weekend Concerts

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Inspired by the long-running “Beatlemore” Skidmania concerts at Skidmore College, SKIDMANIA ‘72 is a reboot that will celebrate the music of 50 years ago, fueled by more than 70 Skidmore student musicians. The event takes place 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19 at the Zankel Music Center, on the campus of Skidmore College. 

SKIDMANIA ‘72 features popular songs from 1972 – what organizers describe as a” unique look-back at the 70’s that includes music of Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon, Led Zeppelin, Betty Wright and many others.”

Not that anyone asked, but we would like to also point out that seminal year for music also saw the release of David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust,” Mott The Hoople’s “All The Young Dudes,” Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out,” “Exile On Main St., from the Rolling Stones, “Transformer” from Lou Reed, the self-titled debut from Roxy Music, and Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly.” Phew!

Tickets are $15 General Public, $8 Students (Non-Skidmore) & Seniors, and $5 Skidmore Community (Students, Faculty, Staff, & Retirees). Box office is open for in-person sales Tuesday-Friday from 1 – 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime. Seating is first come, first served and doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

All proceeds from SKIDMANIA ‘72 will benefit Skidmore Cares, a Skidmore College initiative that supports agencies in our communities.