Over the last 13 years, Troy has become the place to be in the summer.
Events like Troy Pig Out, River Street Festival, Troy Chowder Fest, Rockin on the River, and the Powers Park Concert Series have created much needed, positive buzz about Albany’s little sister across the river.
Rockin on the River kicks the season off on June 10. Some of the nation’s top tribute bands, mixed with some of the Capital District’s best, will be headlining this event each and every Wednesday evening through August 12.
Staged along the historic Hudson River, showtimes are at 5 p.m. each evening.
6/10 – BstreetBand (Springsteen Tribute), with Rich Ortiz
6/17 – Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute), with The Late Shift
6/24 – Skeeter Creek, with the Troy Music Academy All-Stars
7/01 – Almost Queen, with Yellowdog
7/03 –East Bound Jesus, with The Hawbuckees
7/08 –Super 400, with Blue Hand Luke
7/15 –Big Eyed Fish (Dave Matthews Tribute), with Flakjacket
7/22 –WEQX Presents the Rustic Overtones, with Mirk
7/29 –Natural Wonder (Stevie Wonder Tribute), with the Beat Shot
8/05 –Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead Tribute)
8/12 –Zoso (Led Zeppelin Tribute), with WVCR ‘Play to Play’ Contest winner.
River Street Arts Fest is the longest running Troy event. Over the past 15 years, the combination of arts and crafts, festival foods, and live music brings thousands to the Collar City. This year’s entry happens on June 20.
11:30 a.m. – Carl Daniels
1:30 p.m. — Hard Soul
3:30 p.m. —Troy Blues
5:30 p.m. — Albert Cummings
The Powers Park Concert Series will be kicking off its 12 season on Saturday, July 11. This community happening has evolved over the years into Lansingburgh’s most anticipated event. Each week, different genres of musical styles are showcased, featuring some of the top acts in the Northeast.
7/11 – Jimi Graham // Jimi Hendrix Bluesography – 6 p.m.
7/18 –The Getdown // Funk n Soul Night –6 p.m.
7/25 –Al Bruno //Oldies Night –6 p.m.
8/01 –Chris Dukes Band //Indie Rock Night –6 p.m.
8/08 –Emerald City // Classic Rock Night –6 p.m.
8/15 –Refrigerators // Dance Party –6 p.m.
8/22 –Lady Strange // 80’s & 90’s Rock Night -6 p.m.
8/29 –Courtney Shayne & the Patsy Cline Experience – 4 p.m. Big Sky Country – 6 p.m. //Country Fest
My next entry will contain info on Troy Pig Out, and Troy Chowder Fest. So make sure you keep picking up your copy of the Spotlight, or tune in to my show on Friday nights on WVCR, 88.3 The Saint, from 6 – 9 p.m. Visit us at, troyny.gov, or downtowntroy.org for additional information. Or feel free to call me at, 279-7162.
Vito Ciccarelli is Troy’s Special Events Coordinator by day and WVCR radio disc jockey by night. He will share news on all the great events happening at the home of Uncle Sam – one of the top event cities in the State of New York.
