Final Stretch Music Festival

Final Stretch Music Festival - Saratoga Springs

Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2008 

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Band Line Up & Venues

1. Saratoga Springs City Center
Solid Smoke
Solid Smoke is an All-Star band featuring three outstanding lead singers.  They perform the greatest hits from the Golden Age of R & B, Motown and Funk, James Brown, Al Green, the Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Barry White and more. “It’s a show, it’s a dance party, and it’s a funky good time!”
Start Times: 7-8, 8:20-9:30, 9:50-11

2. Collamer Building Parking Lot
Aged in the Hills
 A magnificent blend of country, Cajun and high-spirited
fun wrapped up in vocal harmonies and talented musicianship.
Start Times: 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-10, 10:20-11

3.  Post Office
Deni Bonet
Deni Bonet, Lilith Fair performing artist, is a singer/songwriter and classically-trained violinist who quit the classical world early in her career because she hated having to wear black and sit still!  Deni has either recorded or performed with REM, Sarah McLachlan, Chris Whitley, Cyndi Lauper, Daniel Lanois, Gravity Kills & Robyn Hitchcock amongst many others.
She was an original member of the cast of the nationally syndicated radio show, MOUNTAIN STAGE; singing and performing in her own right and accompanying guests on the show.
Start Times: 7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11

4.  Adirondack Trust Co. Drive Through
Bob Warren & Friends
Bob brings his emotionally charged and lyrically astute songs to appreciative audiences throughout North America.  The musicians that accompany him are among the best in the business.
Start Times: 7:15-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 9:45-11

5.  Caroline Street
Big Medicine
Big Medicine is a super collection of performers who each have outstanding solo careers.  They harmonize their voices & instruments into a blend of traditional favorites that comprise the best of America’s heartland music of the past few decades.
Start Times:  7-8:30, 9:30-11

6. Lillian’s Parking Lot
Grain Belt
Out of the smoldering ashes that were local roots legends Coal Palace Kings, Grainbelt is comfortable playing it straight ahead or with a twang that comes to them naturally.  Plain and simple, they are an American band.
Start Times:  7-7:45, 8:05-9:10, 9:45-11

7.  Division Street
Brian Patneaude Quartet
"High-caliber jazz performed with gusto,
determination and a persuasive vibe." - Glenn Astirita, eJazzNews
Formed in 2002, the Brian Patneaude Quartet's music is an organic blend of
modern jazz styles, featuring accessible melodies and harmonic textures that
appeal to the casual listener and jazz aficionado alike.
Start Times:  7:15-8:15, 8:30-9:30, 10-11

8.  Eddie Bauer
Racing City Chorus (Saturday night only)
They are the ambassadors of a-capella;” Saratoga’s own long-time favorite all-male vocal group with Barbershop style.
Start Times: 7, 8, 9

9.  Ben & Jerry’s
Rich Ortiz
Acoustic Funk/Folk consisting of multiple instrumentation
(guitar, bass pedals, harmonica, vocals, guitar percussion) all played
simultaneously by one man in real time.
Start Times: 7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11

Major Sponsors 
Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
DeCrescente Distributing
Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service

Premium Sponsors 
The Adirondack Trust Company
Courtyard by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
First National Bank of Scotia
Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa
Hampton Inn and Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs
Residence Inn by Marriott - Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton
Miller Design, Print, Mail and Fulfillment
The Saratogian

Contributors
Gaffney's
The Olde Bryan Inn
Longfellows Inn and Restaurant
Saratoga Arms
Inn at Saratoga
The Adelphi Hotel
Carriage House Inn
Wheatfields
Circus Cafe
Impressions of Saratoga
D'Andreas
Scallions
The Saratoga City Tavern
Mexican Connection
Sushi Thai Garden
The Birches Motel
The Batcheller Mansion Inn
Lillian's Restaurant
Saratoga Downtowner
Crafters Gallery
Saratoga Salsa and Spice Company
Cantina
Country Corner Cafe
Ben and Jerry's Of Saratoga
Grey Gelding Bistro
The Mansion Inn
Brindisi's
Sperry's
The Stadium Cafe
Uncommon Grounds

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