Friday nights in July just got a little hotter, with the return of the Main Street Music Series at Rose Hall! Beginning July 1, Rose Hall opens its doors for free live music again. To celebrate opening night, Experience Cortland is throwing a pre-concert bash on the lawn, from 4:30-6:30 pm. where you can enjoy snacks and beverages by Food & Frements and Hollenbeck's Cider Mill, concert t-shirts from CFCU Federal Credit Union, lawn games and giveaways.
The Details
Where: Rose Hall 19 Church St, Cortland
When: 5-9 pm every Friday Night in July
Admission: Free!
The Line Up
July 1st (5-9 pm)
James Barker Band with Tailor-Made and Jon Rogalia.
James Barker Band have fueled an incredible story over the last six years, largely on their own, from playing opening spots in small Ontario bars to charting multiple No. 1 singles, garnering hundreds of millions of global streams, and headlining some of Canada’s largest country music festivals. Now, with new music on the way, the four-piece is continuing their meteoric ascent in Nashville. In 2017, they sent their single “Chills” straight to the top of Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100 chart. The upbeat anthem also achieved Platinum status, alongside other songs from their introductory LP Game On, earning them numerous national awards. In addition, these best-friends have already amassed another six GOLD-certified and PLATINUM-certified tracks.
July 8th (5-9 pm)
The Unknown Woodsmen with The Rollin' Rust and Austin MacRae.
Music fans across the Northeast are talking about CNY-based band The Unknown Woodsmen, who draw from the classic sounds of rock to create their own blues-reggae flavor of infectious rock grooves. Since its inception in 2011, the band has spent countless hours honing their signature sound and tirelessly performing throughout the Northeast. Whether it is their crafty hooks, old-school grooves, or energetic stage presence, The Unknown Woodsmen captivate crowd after crowd at show after show to a growing base of loyal fans in the Central New York region.
July 15th (5-9 pm)
The Rods along with Sydney Irving & the Mojo and Quona Hudson.
The Rods are a Cortland favorite who don't really need an introduction but we're giving them one anyway! The Rods are a classic heavy metal band that rocked their way through the 80's with a powerful, raw energy that led them on tours with some of today's greatest metal bands—Judas Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead, and Metallica, to name just a few. Listeners will find that The Rods are still a force to be reckoned with today, as they continue on at full-throttle, with a new line-up and a forceful, vintage sound.
The Rods are a Cortland favorite who don't really need an introduction but we're giving them one anyway! The Rods are a classic heavy metal band that rocked their way through the 80's with a powerful, raw energy that led them on tours with some of today's greatest metal bands—Judas Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead, and Metallica, to name just a few. Listeners will find that The Rods are still a force to be reckoned with today, as they continue on at full-throttle, with a new line-up and a forceful, vintage sound.
July 22nd (5-9 pm)
Joe Louis Walker with Mike Powell and Raedwald Howland-Bolton.
Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half a century. His new album "Everybody Wants A Piece" cements his legacy as a prolific torchbearer for the blues.
A true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer and prolific songwriter, he has toured extensively throughout his career, performed at the world’s most renowned music festivals, and earned a legion of dedicated fans.
A true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer and prolific songwriter, he has toured extensively throughout his career, performed at the world’s most renowned music festivals, and earned a legion of dedicated fans.
July 29th (5-9 pm)
Upstate with Miss Tess Duo and Cloey Tierno
Upstate is a band guided by clear ambitions: to write honest songs, play rich music, and “leave it all” on the stage and in the studio. Founding members Mary Webster, Harry D’Agostino, and Melanie Glenn draw on varied influences, traditions, and experiences. The result is art that’s both fresh and firmly rooted in what’s come before. The band weaves traces of Americana, Jazz, Gospel, and R&B with their eyes towards music that tells the truth above all.
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