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This weekend is Saratoga Final Stretch Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Sunday, August 31, 2008. The annual celebration and music festival features 9 venues with music including a wide variety of musical genres with something for everyone. Sunday is the last giveaway day at the track Free Saratoga Cooler Bag with paid admission while supplies last.
Band Line Up & Venues 1. Saratoga Springs City Center Solid Smoke Solid Smoke is an All-Star band featuring three outstanding lead singers. They perform the greatest hits from the Golden Age of R & B, Motown and Funk, James Brown, Al Green, the Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Barry White and more. “It’s a show, it’s a dance party, and it’s a funky good time!” Start Times: 7-8, 8:20-9:30, 9:50-11 2. Collamer Building Parking Lot Aged in the Hills A magnificent blend of country, Cajun and high-spirited fun wrapped up in vocal harmonies and talented musicianship. Start Times: 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-10, 10:20-11 3. Post Office Deni Bonet Deni Bonet, Lilith Fair performing artist, is a singer/songwriter and classically-trained violinist who quit the classical world early in her career because she hated having to wear black and sit still! Deni has either recorded or performed with REM, Sarah McLachlan, Chris Whitley, Cyndi Lauper, Daniel Lanois, Gravity Kills & Robyn Hitchcock amongst many others. She was an original member of the cast of the nationally syndicated radio show, MOUNTAIN STAGE; singing and performing in her own right and accompanying guests on the show. Start Times: 7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11 4. Adirondack Trust Co. Drive Through Bob Warren & Friends Bob brings his emotionally charged and lyrically astute songs to appreciative audiences throughout North America. The musicians that accompany him are among the best in the business. Start Times: 7:15-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 9:45-11 5. Caroline Street Big Medicine Big Medicine is a super collection of performers who each have outstanding solo careers. They harmonize their voices & instruments into a blend of traditional favorites that comprise the best of America’s heartland music of the past few decades. Start Times: 7-8:30, 9:30-11 6. Lillian’s Parking Lot Grain Belt Out of the smoldering ashes that were local roots legends Coal Palace Kings, Grainbelt is comfortable playing it straight ahead or with a twang that comes to them naturally. Plain and simple, they are an American band. Start Times: 7-7:45, 8:05-9:10, 9:45-11 7. Division Street Brian Patneaude Quartet "High-caliber jazz performed with gusto, determination and a persuasive vibe." - Glenn Astirita, eJazzNews Formed in 2002, the Brian Patneaude Quartet's music is an organic blend of modern jazz styles, featuring accessible melodies and harmonic textures that appeal to the casual listener and jazz aficionado alike. Start Times: 7:15-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 10-11 8. Eddie Bauer Racing City Chorus They are the ambassadors of a-capella;” Saratoga’s own long-time favorite all-male vocal group with Barbershop style. Start Times: 7, 8, 9 9. Ben & Jerry’s Rich Ortiz Acoustic Funk/Folk consisting of multiple instrumentation (guitar, bass pedals, harmonica, vocals, guitar percussion) all played simultaneously by one man in real time. Start Times: 7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11 Major Sponsors Saratoga Race Course Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Saratoga Gaming and Raceway DeCrescente Distributing Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service Premium Sponsors The Adirondack Trust Company Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs First National Bank of Scotia Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa Hampton Inn and Suites Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs The Saratoga Hilton Miller Design, Print, Mail and Fulfillment The Saratogian Contributors Gaffney's The Olde Bryan Inn Longfellows Inn and Restaurant Saratoga Arms Inn at Saratoga The Adelphi Hotel Carriage House Inn Wheatfields Circus Cafe Impressions of Saratoga D'Andreas Scallions The Saratoga City Tavern Mexican Connection Sushi Thai Garden The Birches Motel The Batcheller Mansion Inn Lillian's Restaurant Saratoga Downtowner Crafters Gallery Saratoga Salsa and Spice Company Cantina Country Corner Cafe Ben and Jerry's Of Saratoga Grey Gelding Bistro The Mansion Inn Brindisi's Sperry's The Stadium Cafe Uncommon Grounds
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