SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pop to classical, soul to swing, the Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns for the 2022 season to Congress Park, with free family-friendly performances at the War Memorial.
Some highlights in July: The Mostly Modern Festival, emphasizing contemporary classical music while revisiting standard repertoire from the 20th century will be staged July 17; Skippy and the Pistons – with a special 6 p.m. tribute to the late Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, takes place July 24, and the acoustic country sounds of MPThree takes place July 31.
In August, gypsy swing ensemble Hot Club of Saratoga perform Aug. 9; Betsy and the ByeGons bring their emphasis to songs of the girl group era by The Ronettes, The Marvelettes, The Supremes on Aug. 16; Garland Nelson and Soul Session perform Aug. 23, and Fenimore Blues wraps up the summer fest on Aug. 30. The series kicks off with Dave Matthews cover band Proudest Monkeys on Sunday, July 10.
The concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. Bring blankets and chairs and find a spot on the lawn.
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. and each concert will be approximately 90 minutes.
