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Alive at Five lineup 2011

Here's the Alive at Five lineup for this summer, as announced by Jerry Jennings this morning on TALK 1300:

June 2: Vertical Horizon
with MIRK
90s alternarock.

June 9: Marshall Tucker Band
Collette & The Mudcats
Southern rock.

June 16: 10,000 Maniacs
with Erin Harkes Band
Yep, still going -- even without Natalie Merchant.

June 23: Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
with New York Funk Exchange
Dancing in the street.

June 30: Thompson Square (country night)
The Hillbilly Horns
Husband and wife country act.

July 7: Burton Cummings
Sly Fox & the Hustlers
Former lead singer of The Guess Who.

July 14: Carbon Leaf, Enter the Haggis (Irish night)
Celtic rock.

July 21: Kansas
with Spaceland
Boomer rock. ("Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind")

July 28: Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffet tribute)
with Electric City Horns
"Your Ultimate Vacation Destination" (Yep, that's in reference to the band.)

August 4: Ed Kowalczyk (former singer of Live)
with Mission Hill
Remember how big Live was back in 90s? Today -- not so much.

The shows are on Thursdays at Riverfront Park in Albany. They start at (surprise) 5 pm.

Updated: The full release is out. It's after the jump.

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2011 Alive at Five Concert Series
Thursdays, June 2 - August 4

Albany, New York - Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany are pleased to announce the musical line up for the 2011 Alive at Five Concert Series. These concerts are presented FREE and open to the public on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm at the Albany Riverfront Park amphitheatre at the Corning Preserve. Food and beverage vendors complete the scene for a great way to start your weekend.

All concerts will be held at Albany Riverfront Park*.

*The rain location is at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the I-787 Colonie Street overpass. Moving to the rain location is determined each week on the morning of the event to ensure proper set-up time.

Additional information: (518) 434-2032 or www.albanyevents.org.

June 2

VERTICAL HORIZON

The multi-platinum band behind the smash hits "Everything You Want", "You're a God" and "Best I Ever Had (Gray Sky Morning)" have been evolving since their humble beginnings as an acoustic duo in the early '90s. Now touring to support their latest album, Burning the Days, Vertical Horizon thrives on nuanced rock songwriting and a dynamic, high-energy live show that keeps fans coming back for more.
with Mirk

Blurring the lines between pop, soul, hip-hop and R&B, this 7-piece party powerhouse has quickly established a presence as one of the Capital Region's "must-see" original bands.

June 9

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND

The Marshall Tucker Band began honing their definitive blend of rock, country, rhythm & blues, jazz and gospel in 1973. Along the way, these good ol' boys from Spartanburg, South Carolina influenced countless major country acts and sold millions of records on the strength of classic singles like "Heard it in a Love Song", "Can't You See", "Desert Sky", "Fire on the Mountain" and "Take the Highway".

with Collette & The Mudcats

A rockin' roadhouse blues act driven by the soulful vocals of frontwoman Collette Drennen, this Saratoga quintet offers a little something for all blues lovers to enjoy.

June 16

10,000 MANIACS

Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2011 with an extensive US tour, multi-platinum Jamestown NY recording artists 10,000 Maniacs were one of the original alternative rock bands. The band's powerful, danceable and socially conscious sound earned them critical acclaim and hit singles like "These Are the Days" and "Because the Night." The band's current incarnation features long-time Maniac Mary Ramsey on viola and lead vocals.

with The Erin Harkes Band

At just 30 years old, Erin Harkes has already built up a reputation as one of the area's finest blues singers. Equally at home in the worlds of rock, alternative and folk, Erin is a consistent winner in Times Union and Metroland Reader's Polls and recently wowed a national audience in a surprise appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show.

June 23

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas put Motown at the top of the charts with classics like "Heat Wave", "Jimmy Mack" and their signature "Dancing in the Streets". It's hard to believe that it was nearly 50 years ago when Motown's ultimate soul diva first hit the scene with "Come and Get These Memories," especially once you witness that unmistakable voice and energetic live presence in concert.

with New York Funk Exchange
Hailing from Brooklyn, the New York Funk Exchange combine the roots of funk, soul, R&B and jazz into their own exciting original sound. The band's high-energy, horn-powered live show has made them a consistent favorite at venues and festivals throughout the Northeast.

June 30

THOMPSON SQUARE
Thompson Square isn't a real place, exactly. It's the musical territory staked out by the husband-and-wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an exciting and unpredictable area where country meets rock, rough meets smooth and one vagabond heart finds a harmonious common ground with another. With the #1 country hit "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?" and two CMT award nominations, music fans around the world are quickly finding out who Thompson Square are.
with The Hillbilly Horns

The Hillbilly Horns are a seven-piece, horn-fueled country band out of Upstate New York. The band capitalizes on years of experience to deliver a sound that appeals to any audience.

July 7

BURTON CUMMINGS - The Voice of the Guess Who

One of the great voices of rock, Burton Cummings scored an unprecedented string of hits with Canada's original rock and roll superstars, The Guess Who. By 1970, The Guess Who had sold more records than the entire Canadian music industry combined with timeless singles like "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "No Time," all powered by Burton's vocals and songwriting. Burton continues at the top of his game as a performer, singer, songwriter and recording artist second to none.

with Sly Fox & the Hustlers

A six-piece blues-based roots rock and roll band from Albany, Sly Fox & the Hustlers are guaranteed to get you on your feet with their gritty, soulful grooves.

July 14

IRISH NIGHT!
CARBON LEAF

Carbon Leaf's unique blend of Celtic, folk-rock, Americana, bluegrass, rock and pop keeps audiences around the world clamoring for more. The Richmond, Virginia band shows no signs of slowing down as they approach their 20th year of performing, with multiple new releases and extensive tours planned for 2011.
and ENTER THE HAGGIS

Toronto Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis is a grassroots success story, ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success. The eclectic band's recipe for winning over one fan at a time through a relentless touring schedule has helped land them major television appearances and spots on both the Billboard and iTunes World Music charts.

July 21

KANSAS

America's most successful progressive rock band, this eccentric little group from Topeka continues to rule classic rock airwaves with classics like "Dust in the Wind", "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of Know Return." Kansas played to sold-out stadiums throughout the '70s and '80s and produced no less than four platinum and eight gold records. The band is still following their own course more than 35 years into their career, much to the delight of their devoted fans.

with Spaceland

The Capital Region's best kept indie rock secret, Spaceland is a collaboration between brothers Peter, Kris and Ryan Bombard. Spaceland have been writing and recording in their own corner of the universe and are now ready to share this musical galaxy of sounds with the world.

July 28

PARROTBEACH - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Playing the best of Jimmy Buffett and all your favorite island tunes, Parrotbeach have been bringing the sound of the beach to appreciative audiences for over a decade. One of the only fulltime Buffett tributes in the country, Parrotbeach will have you singing, laughing and dancing in the streets in no time.

with Electric City Horns

A longtime Capital Region favorite, the Electric City Horns specialize in driving music fueled by flawless vocal harmonies and the area's premiere horn section.

August 4

LIVE'S ED KOWALCZYK

Former lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band Live, Ed Kowalczyk's powerful voice and earnest songwriting drove his band to astounding success. Performing all the hits ("Lightning Crashes", "I Alone", "All Over You", "Selling the Drama", and more), plus selections from his critically acclaimed solo debut Alive, Ed remains one of alternative rock's most influential stars.

with Mission Hill

One of the premiere bands on the New England music scene, Boston's Mission Hill is an award-winning alternative rock band that mixes thought-provoking songwriting, catchy hooks, an energetic live show, and strong musicianship with an unerring commitment to their unique sound.

2011 ALIVE @ FIVE SEASON PRESENTED BY:

Key Bank

Coors Light & Miller Lite

Additional Sponsors:

Albany County Stop DWI

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Woodbridge Wine

Waste Management

Clough Harbour & Associates

Fuller & O'Brien, A Division of Arthur J. Gallagher of New York

And local restaurants:
Bayou Café Downtown

Jillian's of Albany

Riverfront Bar & Grill, Inc.

Special Ground Rules in effect:

· NO glass containers of any kind

· NO alcoholic beverages

· NO coolers, backpacks, bags, containers, packages, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks.

· NO animals or pets (Excludes ADA-defined service animals;

· Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.

· Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent.

· All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol.

Ground rules are subject to change without notice.

Exceptions made for medical or child-care reasons may be addressed individually.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Gain experience, meet new people and have fun while volunteering at City of Albany Events! Many positions and flexible hours are offered. Plus, get an official Alive at Five Volunteer t-shirt! Call (518) 434-5411 for more info.

For more information on this FREE concert series, visit www.albanyevents.org, follow on Facebook or Twitter @albanyNYevents or call the City of Albany Special Events Office at (518) 434-2032.

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