Nitro Jive Coming toTroy Night Out:

Nitro Jive will be giving a special Troy Night Out performance this week. Their performance originally scheduled for June 24, was rained out. All I can tell you is that if you enjoy a great swing band -- these guy's are the real deal. We're setting up a stage at Monument Square for this one. Showtime is at 7 pm. If you enjoy Latino music, beginning at 5, there will be a return performance by DJ Gabe Lozado. He'll be setting up in the parking lot next to the Arts Center on River St. If you don't enjoy either of these genre's of music, you can walk over to Barker Park  to hear the fantastic Jazz group,  the Lou Russo Quartet, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Another great job by BID Director, Elizabeth Young. Join us for this end of the summer bash!

Cryin Out Loud Returns to Powers Park:

Cryin Out Loud, one of the finest horn bands in the Capital District returns to Powers Park this weekend. Lead singer Gregg Simmons is an amazing performer who has a knack of getting the kids attending his shows to be a part of the show. By involved I mean he gets the kids on stage with him, and lets them sing, dance, and just have a great time. Many performers are just so full of themselves, they tend to forget that it's not all about them -- but that they are there for the people who came out to hear them. The children who come to the concert series with their parents sometimes get bored. Not with Simmons around they don't. Gregg always makes sure that they are a big part of it. The band itself is just fantastic in my opinion, covering a very diverse set list. Being this is the final show of the regular season, I'm sure Mr. Simmons has a few tricks up his sleeve to make sure everyone in attendance, leaves the historic park with a big ol smile on their faces. Showtime is 6 p.m. Check with this blog on Saturday to make sure the show is on, being no one can say for sure when or if Hurricane Irene will be paying us a visit.
And please folks -- leave the dog at home or you may have to leave and bring your pet back home. Bring your dancing shoe's, party hat, and maybe an umbrella with you this week.

More to Do In The 'Burgh This Weekend:

   After you enjoy the Stormfront show at Powers Park, make plans the following day to have an old time chicken dinner at the 55th Annual Rotary Club of Lansingburgh's, chicken barbecue. This is a 'take out only' event, which will happen right at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 113th St, on 4th Ave. The chicken dinner will be prepared by Brooks Famous BBQ, and will be served from 3-5 p.m.
Prices are:
Chicken Dinner -- Adults / $10     Children 12 & under / $5
Rib Dinner        --  Adults / $12     Children 12 & under / $7
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club & Community projects. Even if you can't attend, please consider making a donation to this worthwhile endeavour. For tickets, call the club at 235-4143, or just any member of the Lansingburgh Rotary Club.

Getting Into A New York State of Mind This Weekend:

   One of the biggest drawing cards ever at Powers Park will be returning this Saturday. Make plans to join us at the historic park for a performance by crowd favorite, Stormfront. Mike O'Brien does an amazing job of replicating the music of the famed, 'Piano Man'. If you close your eye's during one of his shows, you would swear you were listening to Billy Joel. His mannerisms, voice and fantastic stage presence bring to life all of Billy Joel's popular hits with accuracy, and precision. His band, Stormfront is rock solid in their delivery of some pretty intricate musical arrangements, and just rock the house with their stellar talent.
   Being I ask every week that concert goers leave their pooch at home, I'll try it again, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Cmon folks, Fido isn't going to get that lonely while you're gone. There's no beer allowed either folks --sorry. Bring your own lawn chair and get there early for a good spot as I expect one of the largest crowds of the season this week.

Tonight's Show is a Go:

The weather seems to be cooperating with us this week, so it looks like tonight's Renee' Lussier & Branchwater show is on. Showtime is 6 p.m. Bring a lawnchair.

My Favorite Returns to Powers Park:

My favorite area performer returns to the Neil Kelleher Stage at Powers Park this weekend. Renee' Lussier, who has pretty much grown up on Troy stages, returns, by extremely popular demand on Saturday night. I remember the first time I met this young lady when she was just 13 yrs old. Mature beyond her years, she took the stage with the North 40 Band at the first Uncle Sam Jam in 2006. As soon as the first note came out of her mouth, I just said, WOW!  Back then, you could see the talent, and poise she possessed on stage, along with the potential for bigger and better things, career wise.
Over the course of time, her talent has grown stronger, as has her on stage charisma and presence.
In the past 8 seasons at Powers Park, Renee has become a real fan favorite, and the only performer we've ever had that needed an autograph table set up for her fans.
Renee's show starts at 6 pm, so get there early for a good spot at the historic Lansingburgh park. Bring your own lawn chair please. Hope to see you all there on Saturday.

Rockin on the River Tonight:

Rockin on the River continues tonight with a performance by crowd favorite, Blues for Breakfast/ The group covers the Grateful Dead, and have a great following. They've been one of the most popular groups to grace the big stage at the concert series, since it's inception 4 years ago. Showtime is at 5:30, so come on down & ENJOY TROY!