Schroon Lake’s Musical Summer

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Doo Wop, jazz, folk and country are among the music acts featured in this year’s 2012 Schroon Lake Arts Council line up for the summer.

“We are very excited about this season,” Jack Osborne, one of the organizers told Schroon Laker today.

The SLAC will again sponsor the traditional Monday Night Boat House Acoustic Jam Sessions, and the 23rd Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival. There are also two free performances for children.

The number of acts is down “ever so slightly” from last year due to a ten per cent budget cut from the town of Schroon. Those cuts impacted several organizations that depend on government grants.

But that has not dampened the enthusiasm of the SLAC to find and bring unique acts to our community.

“We go out of our way to broaden the scope of music we have here,” Jack said.

This season’s lineup reflects that mission statement, while bringing back a couple of favorites.

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The Sweet Sounds of Summer

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The Schroon Lake Arts Council has announced this Summer’s line-up. You can read the full story here. Monday’s Open Boat House jam sessions are back starting in July at 7.30 pm. There are two free children’s concerts and this year marks the 23rd Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival.

The Boat House Evening Concert Series

July 17  Flipsydz, Acapella doo wop

July 24 iM3 Inter Mountain Trio.  Folk music

August 4 Ernie Williams. Blue’s Night Café

August 7 Yiddishkeit Klezmer.  Ensemble

August 18 Chris Westfall, Eagleflight  A voice like John Denver

All concerts start at 8pm. Tickets are $12 Adults and $5 for students

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