NEWSLETTER
Schenectady, NY -- The Schenectady County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 17th season of Howlin' at the Moon, an Americana music series held in the Barn at Mabee Farm Historic Site. Howlin' at the Moon showcases regional music from a variety of genres, providing an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. All in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving, and Howlin' nurtures regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination.
The “Howlin’ at the Moon” Concert Series was originated by Dale and Joan Wade-Keszey in 2008 and is currently in its 17th season. Howlin' is hosted by the band Everest Rising, who curate the featured artist invites and serve the warm-up act for each concert in the series.
This year the Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series is proud to present a variety of exceptional musical artists ranging from Boston-based Cold Chocolate to regional talent such as Zan & The Winter Folk, Black Mountain Symphony, Honeysuckle, and a return engagement from Belle-Skinner.
According to Mary Zawacki Graves, the executive director of SCHS: "Live music brings the barn at Mabee Farm to life. We love hosting this series and can’t wait to welcome an incredible lineup of bands this year!"
SCHS Director of Education, Mike Diana, echoed her sentiment: "We can connect the past and present through the medium of music, which is something that has the power to unites us all. I hope to see some new faces in the audience this year."
Aspire Sustainability is a proud sponsor of the Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series as part of its efforts to support the community and the arts. “We feel strongly that business success goes hand in hand with giving back to the community. Regional music venues such as the Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series provide unique opportunities for community engagement and enrichment, and also bring more people to the Mabee Farm Historic Site to learn about the history of this setting and all of the other cultural programs the Mabee Farm and the Schenectady County Historical Society have to offer,” said Bill Flanagan, Co-Founder & Director of Aspire Sustainability.
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation is also a proud sponsor of Howlin' at the Moon.
Kicking things off on May 16 is Cold Chocolate, a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. They'll be followed by four more nights of live tunes:
Cold Chocolate: May 16 at 7pm
Zan and the Winter Folk: June 06 at 7pm
Black Mountain Symphony: July 11 at 7pm
Honeysuckle: August 07 at 7pm
Belle-Skinner: September 11 at 7pm
About SCHS
The Schenectady County Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit organization with the mission to share stories, inspire dialogue, and encourage understanding of the history, people, and cultures of our region. SCHS brings to life the area's dynamic history through interactive exhibits, talks, concerts, education programs and community events for all audiences at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, the Grems-Doolittle Library, the Schenectady History Museum, and Brouwer House Creative.
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Contact: Mary Zawacki Graves
Phone: 518-374-0263
Email: director@schenectadyhistorical.org
Website: https://howlinconcertseries.com/
Address: 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady NY 12305