Saratoga Summer Concert Series to Kick Off July 6
Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra perform in Congress Park as part of the 2024 Saratoga Summer Concert Series. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park for the 2025 season, kicking off on Sunday, July 6 with Fenimore Blues. The free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs.
The series will take place on Sundays in July and on Tuesdays in August. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial in Congress Park. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes. In the event of rain, performances will be held at the back covered patio at the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway.
The 2025 lineup is as follows:
° July 6 – Fenimore Blues: Fenimore Blues, based in Saratoga Springs, performs an eclectic mix of blues, R&B, and rock.
° July 13 – MPThree: MPThree is an acoustic band with a musical style rooted in country and classic genres, with a focus on storytelling and connecting with the audience.
° July 20 – Mostly Modern Festival-FAB 5: this program features the Mostly Modern composers mixed with The FAB 5’s most popular jams.
° July 27 – Skippy and the Pistons: local band Skippy and the Pistons is an 8-piece classic rock horn band, celebrating 50 years together.
° August 5 – Big Medicine: Big Medicine features honeyed vocals, supple R&B, folk rock grooves, and rich acoustic-based textures.
° August 12 – Rustic Spirit: the music of Rustic Spirit is a heavy dose of southern rock classics with a unique blend of country and classic rock.
° August 19 – Garland Nelson and Soul Session: Soul Session’s emotive style across all genres earned them the distinction of 2019 Eddies Award Winner for “Best Band in Capital Region NY.”
° August 26 – Tops of Trees: an original Rock & Soul ensemble hailing from upstate New York, the band aims to thrill audiences with high-energy performances and a modern interpretation of soulful music steeped in early R&B, funk, and soul.
For more information, please contact the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at (518) 587-3241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.