Alive at Five. Summer 2008

Albany's free Thursday night summer concert series begins on June 5. Thursdays 5:00-8:00 p.m. Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve. Rain Site: Corning Preserve Boat Launch (under the 787 overpass). www.albanyevents.org. 434-2032

The summer 2008 schedule is:


June 5
Classic Rock Night
FEATURING: Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX
OPENING BAND: Melodrome


June 12
Beach Night
FEATURING: The Ventures
OPENING BAND: Rocky Velvet


June 19
Oldies Night
FEATURING: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
OPENING BAND: New York Players


June 26
Singer/Songwriter Night
FEATURING: Joan Osborne
OPENING BAND: Sean Rowe


July 10
American Idol Night
FEATURING: Bo Bice
OPENING BAND: Sirsy


July 17
Disco Night
FEATURING: Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge
OPENING BAND: The Trammps


July 24
Zydeco Night
FEATURING: Terrance Simien
OPENING BAND: Captain Squeeze & The Zydeco Moshers


July 31
Groove Night
FEATURING: WAR
OPENING BAND: Solid Smoke


August 7
Local Latin Night
FEATURING: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
OPENING BAND: Sensemaya


August 14
Irish Night (plus FIREWORKS!)
FEATURING: The Prodigals
OPENING BAND: Brother