Alive at Five 2009 schedule
Alive at Five series starts up again June 4 at the Corning Preserve. A few notables from this year's lineup: Blues Traveler (that's singer John Popper on the right) and... the Village People.
The full schedule is after the jump.
June 4: Blues Traveler
Opening Band: Jim Weider's Project Percolator
June 11: The Platters & The Cornell Gunter Coasters
Opening Band: Wylder
June 18: The Marshall Tucker Band
Opening Band: Jefferson Thomas
June 25: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Opening Songwriter: Deni Bonet
July 2: The Village People
Opening Band: Refrigerators
July 9: Black 47
Opening Band: Kevin McKrell & The Hard Road Ceili Band
July 16: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Opening Band: Sensemaya
July 23: Hotel California (an Eagles "tribute" band)
Opening Band: Aloud
July 30: Tower of Power
Opening Band: Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band
August 6: Neville Brothers
Opening Band: Mingo Fishtrap
August 13: The Original Wailers
Opening Band: Bearin' Peace
photo: Jeff Ufberg / Blues Traveler
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THE VILLAGE PEOPLE!? That is unbelievable! Albany is finally on the map! No seriously- that's going to be so much fun.
... said Katherine on May 15, 2009 at 3:33 PM | link
Yay Blues Traveler! The Village People= fun on a stick.
... said Summer on May 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM | link
Much better lineup than previous years, but Grace Potter & The Nocturnals will be the highlight out of all the acts. Count on it!
... said Zach Rice on May 15, 2009 at 4:07 PM | link
That sounds...awful. Just awful. Since "tribute" is in scare-quotes, can we assume that they're being ironic and not actually paying homage to the Eagles?
... said BWP on May 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM | link
Nice! I thought they perma canceled alive@5 due last years problems at the end?
... said Mark on May 15, 2009 at 6:23 PM | link
Hey - my calendar is marked - The Village People - it should be a hoot watching those in attendance who cannot spell out YMCA !!!
... said Kathy on May 15, 2009 at 10:19 PM | link
Will they let Chris Porco out of Dannemora on a day pass to sign autographs at Alive at Five again?
... said Kim on May 16, 2009 at 7:37 AM | link
@Mark: They talked about no longer serving alcohol as a result of the issues, so I wonder what's going to happen there.
... said Summer on May 16, 2009 at 12:16 PM | link
Aww yeah, Tower of Power. Bring on the funk.
... said Pete on May 16, 2009 at 2:12 PM | link
I didn't realize Blues Traveler had jumped the shark. My condolences to Mr. Popper.
... said Barold on May 16, 2009 at 6:51 PM | link
@Kim: That was the oddest sight ever! Come this way to get the signature of an about-to-be-convicted murderer!
... said Melissa on May 18, 2009 at 10:17 AM | link
Pretty crappy lineup compared to other years. What happened to the likes of Joe Bonnamassa, Derek Trucks, etc.?
... said Tony on May 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM | link
Any word on if there will be music in the Empire State Plaza? Or will it go the way of the skating rink...
... said Mel on May 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM | link