Real Good for FREE: Upbeat on the Roof @ the Tang Museum

Photograph by Timothy Reidy

The Upbeat On the Roof concert series is back at Skidmore College’s Tang Museum in Saratoga Springs this summer for its lucky 13th season. The 13 concerts all take place on the rooftop of the Tang, although they’ll move inside the museum in case of inclement weather.

All concerts will be held at 7pm on Fridays from June through August, beginning with Tequila Mockingbirds on Friday evening (June 7). And, yes, admission is free.

Here’s the schedule for the 2013 Upbeat On the Roof concert series:

JUNE 7
The Tequila Mockingbirds (Acoustic blues/jazz guitar duo)

JUNE 14
Swing Noire (Gypsy jazz/Hot Club style quartet)

JUNE 21
Rick Rourke & Lost Wages (Acoustic roots/blues)

JUNE 28
The McKrells with Brian Melick (Celtic folk)

JULY 5
Railbird (Indie pop/experimental)

JULY 12
Brian Patneaude Quartet (Modern jazz)

JULY 19
Stellar Young (Indie rock)

JULY 26
Annie & the Hedonists (Acoustic blues/vintage jazz)

AUGUST 2
Markellis, Haskell & Maul (American roots/blues/swamp rock/country swing)

AUGUST 9
Jeanne O’Connor & the New Standard (’60s & ’70s soulful classics)

AUGUST 16
Johnny Rabb & the Tichy Boys (Music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper)

AUGUST 23
The Nancy Walker Trio with Tim Wechgelaer (Contemporary folk)

AUGUST 30
Lyle & Phil Divinsky (Soul/R&B)

ADDITIONAL REAL GOOD FOR FREE EVENTS FOR 2013
Lost Radio Rounders @ Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar (Friday, June 7)
Art On Lark @ Lark Street, Albany (Saturday, June 8)
Capital Pride Festival @ Washington Park, Albany (Sunday, June 9)
River Street Festival @ River Street, Troy (Saturday, June 15)
Fourth of July Celebration @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (Thursday, July 4)
GE’s Kids Day @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (Sunday, July 7)
African American Family Day @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (Sunday, August 3)
New York State Food Festival @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (Wednesday, August 14)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (Saturday, September 14)
Summer at the Plaza @ Empire State Plaza, Albany (various days)
Music in the Park @ Schodack Town Park, Schodack (Tuesdays through July 9)
Rockin’ On the River @ Green Island Bridge Parking Lot/Riverfront Park, Troy (Wednesdays from June through August)
Alive at Five @ Riverfront Park, Albany (Thursdays through August)
Music at Sunset @ Greenport Town Park, Hudson (Fridays through August)
Music Haven Concert Series @ Central Park, Schenectady (Sundays in July & August)
Jazz On Jay @ Jay Street, Schenectady (Thursdays from June through September)