Get Ready to Celebrate This summer
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York
Get Ready to Celebrate This summer
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York
Woodstock ’94 took place at Winston Farms in Saugerties N.Y. on August 12, 13 and 14. This event, produced by Michael Lang, celebrated the silver anniversary of the original Woodstock Festival. Though only 164,000 tickets were sold, the crowd at Woodstock '94 was estimated at 350,000.
Considered by many to be one of the top 9 music festivals of all time, it captured much of the feeling of the original concert. Winston Farms was considered for the original Woodstock festival because of its proximity to where Bob Dylan lived. The town of Saugerties had “gathering regulations” which made it difficult to obtain permissions by the promoter. He chose not to play in the original but agreed to play in Woodstock '94. In addition to Bob Dylan, such notable performers included Metallica, Aerosmith, 9 Inch Nails, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Joe Cocker, The Allman Brothers, The Band, Traffic, Green Day, Santana, Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge. On Friday, many local bands, such as the Paul Luke Band, played on stage the first day.
The original Woodstock Music Festival site in Bethel, is on the National Register and commemorates a three-day music festival that took place on August 15 - August 18, 1969, on nearly 300 acres of rolling farmland in rural Sullivan County, NY. Listed on February 28, 2017, Woodstock is nationally significant, under Social History and Performing Arts/Music, as one of the most important cultural and social events of the second half of the twentieth century. The festival was the definitive expression of the musical, cultural, and political idealism of the 1960s and was recognized almost immediately as a watershed event in the transformation of American culture. It is considered an important event which featured a variety of music in a peaceful (and muddy) environment. It deserves recognition.
This is a local celebration, sponsored by the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce, taking place in local venues in Saugerties N.Y. It features music, art and all things Woodstock '94. Our Celebration depends on the donations and sponsorships from the people and businesses who realize the importance of the event.
The Celebration kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce's "Groovin' Around Saugerties" installation of "hippie buses." These buses are designed by local artists and displayed along the streets of the Village. You can bid online for the buses or you can bid in person at the auction on September 15.
The Celebration culminates at the Hope Rocks Festival on August 24 and 25.
May 24- "Groovin' Around Saugerties" street art installed for viewing in the Village. Ongoing until Labor Day.
June 7-Saugerties Chamber of Commerce Sunset Concert at Tina Chorvas Park 6:30 pm. Free
July 5- Saugerties Chamber of Commerce Chamber Sunset Concert at Tina Chorvas Park 6:30 pm. Free
July 7-Sawyer Motors Car Show in Saugerties Village. Free
July 13-Friends of Historic Saugerties talk about the Woodstock’94 Festival at the Library. Free
July 29 - Shout Out Saugerties and Emerge Gallery announce a new exhibit, For the Record, at the Lamb Center, 41 Market Street. Exhibit runs through August 25. Free
August 2- Saugerties Chamber of Commerce Sunset Concert- Tina Chorvas Park. 6:30 pm. Free
August 3- Woodstock '94 Remembered : Art & Music event/Food Truck Festival at Cantine Field from 2pm - 9pm. Free
August 3- Woodstock ’94 Local Photographers Exhibition at a new gallery annex to Jane St Art Center, The Sketchbook. Opening reception August 10 4-7. Exhibit runs through August 31. Address is 9 Jane St. Free and open to the public. Regular Gallery hours Thurs/Sun 12-5 . Fri/Sat 12-6
August 9- Woodstock’94 exhibit at the Dutch Barn sponsored by the Saugerties Historical Society, 119 Main St. 6 pm. Exhibit runs until August 24. Free
August 12-Professor Louie and the Crowmatix concert and video on Woodstock ’94 by Tobe Carey at the Orpheum Theater. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets only $25
August 13 and 14-Tie Dye Days. Everyone is asked to dress in tie dye while roaming around the Village. Discounts at select shops, restaurants and bars where the sign "Tie Dyes Welcomed Here" appear. Free
August 14 - Wear your tie dye and come to the Trivia contest at The Partition, Live Music by Finding Alice. Trivia contest starts at 6:00pm with prizes. Free
August 15- Enjoy discussion about Woodstock ‘94 from those who were there, brought to you by Times Union followed by live music at The Partition. Evening starts at 6pm. Free
August 16-A celebration of Woodstock ’94 with videos, and two bands at The Partition. Starts at 7pm. Free
August 16- Gallery opening of a collection of photographs of Woodstock'94 by renown photographers, Albert Watson, Danny Clinch and Cheryl Dunn at Opus 40. Reception and preview from 4pm – 7pm RSVP at opus40.org. Gallery exhibit through Sept 17. Free
August 17 – Special Concert featuring The Paul Luke Band and Joey Eppard at Opus 40 . Tickets are $20 adv. / $25 gate
August 17-Music in the Village at Reis Parking Lot featuring Roadhouse. 1pm -4pm. Free
August 18 – Music in the Village at Reis Parking lot featuring Willie Amrod Band and Jay Collins Band 2pm – 5pm . Free
August 24 & 25 -Hope Rocks Festival at Cantine Field. Free
Sept 6- Saugerties Chamber of Commerce Sunset Concert at the Kiersted House front lawn 6:30pm. Free
Sept 15-Gala & Auction of "Groovin' Around Saugerties" street art at the Dutch Barn,119 Main St 3pm Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
A day of music and fun for the entire family at Cantine Field, 207 Market Street in Saugerties, NY. Starting at 2pm, the groups performing include 8 local groups, with five of these groups having played at the original Woodstock ’94 (FUTU FUTU, REK, Abba Rage, Peacebomb, and Rennie Cantine). We also have performances by Spin Cycle Lava, Deadbeat Barry and the Wreckage, and Lex Grey. Also featuring Guest MC's and more.
This event will also have food trucks and craft vendors being organized by the Community Foundation of Saugerties, the Town of Saugerties and the Village of Saugerties. FREE Admission.
Brought to you by the Saugerties Historical Society, this display, at the Dutch Barn, 119 Main Street, Saugerties, will feature a wonderful collection of memorabilia from Woodstock '94 that festival goers have contributed over the years, Saugerties. Come relive your past with a stroll through the beautiful Dutch Barn. FREE admission
A night of remembrance and music at the Orpheum Theater, 253 Main Street, Saugerties featuring Professor Louie and the Cromatix with a special video about Woodstock ’94, “Not the Music…Just the Scene” by noted local film-maker, Tobe Carey. Doors open at 6:00 pm on August 12. Tickets on sale now for only$25 and will be available soon at www.upstatefilms.org.
Professor Louie and the Cromatix: Aaron L. Hurwitz, known by the stage name given to him by Rick Danko, Professor Louie, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer who is best known for producing three studio albums for The Band, as well as being the founder and producer for the Grammy nominated musical group, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix.
Tobe Carey: Tobe is a photographer and independent film-maker living near Woodstock, New York. He is president of Willow Mixed Media, a not-for-profit organization working on arts projects and issues of social concern and has worked with pioneering video organizations, Woodstock Community Video and Media Bus in Woodstock.
Show your true colors around Saugerties on Tuesday and Wednesday. Many of the restaurants, shops and bars will be offering special discounts if you wear something tie dyed. Look for the sign "Tie Dyes Welcomed Here."
On Wednesday, August 14, there will be a special trivia contest focusing on Woodstock '94 with prizes followed by live music by Finding Alice at The Partition, 124 Partition Street, Saugerties. Trivia starts at 6:00pm. Of course, wear your tie dye and get drink discounts. FREE Admission.
Enjoy the outdoor bar at The Partition, 124 Partition St., Saugerties, while joining in or simply listening in to a spirited discussion about Woodstock '94, featuring those who were there and those who helped create this iconic gathering. Times Union: Hudson Valley Freelance Journalist John W. Barry will MC this event, which is part of the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce’s 30th anniversary of Woodstock ’94 and is sponsored by the Times Union. Discussion starts at 6 p.m. Following the discussion, enjoy the sounds of the X&Y Experience and party like it's 1994! Admission is free.
John W. Barry is a journalist and author who worked as a staff writer for the USA Today Network for 25 years. He served as music writer for the Poughkeepsie Journal for 18 of those years, combining his passion for writing with his love of music. John is currently freelancing for the Times Union: Hudson Valley and has also freelanced for RollingStone.com. John in 2022 published his first book, Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble — The Inside Story of the Man, the Music and the Midnight Ramble. Rock, Roll & Ramble chronicled the late Band drummer’s historic comeback and his Midnight Ramble house concerts, which changed the musical paradigm forever, in the Hudson Valley and beyond.
A night of fun and wonderment as we celebrate the spirit of Woodstock '94 at The Partition, 124 Partition Street, Saugerties. Watch videos about the festival, listen to interviews from attendees and dance to the music of the Willie Amrod Band and another featured group. Event starts at 7pm. FREE Admission
Willie Amrod Band - Willie Amrod has been playing for decades with some of the best musicians in the world. He opened for Janis Joplin, and for Levon Helm at the old Lone Star NYC. His funk-based fare has roots rock and country flavors, and environmental themes long before it became fashionable.
In this one of a kind show, we will feature images of Woodstock ’94 by famed photographers, Albert Watson, Danny Clinch and Cheryl Dunn. Some of the photographs have never been seen by the public. There will be a reception and preview on August 16 at the beautiful Opus 40 Gallery, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties from 4pm – 7pm. RSVP at https://opus40.org/event/woodstock-94-show/ Show will continue through September 17. Call Opus 40 for hours of operation. FREE Admission to preview only with RSVP.
Listen to two of the performers at Woodstock '94, Joey Eppard and The Paul Luke Band at the beautiful Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties. An event for the entire family For tickets or information, go to:
https://opus40.org/event/woodstock-94-celebration-with-paul-luke-band-joey-eppard/ Tickets are $ 20 adv / $25 gate, Discounts for children under 16.
Two afternoons of music at the Reis Insurance Company Parking lot in Saugerties. On Saturday, August 17, from 1-4pm , dance your heart away with the music by Roadhouse playing your favorite tunes. Brought to you by Sawyer Motors. On Sunday, August 18, from 2pm - 5pm, enjoy music by two acclaimed bands, the Willie Amrod Band and the Jay Collins Band. A perfect way to spend a Sunday Afternoon. FREE Admission.
Roadhouse 60s – Roadhouse 60s take you on a trip through the decade of the 1960’s. They are a tribute band that does everything from the British Invasion to Surfer Music, Motown Hits, Bubblegum AM Radio, to the Woodstock generation.
Jay Collins Band – Jay Collins is the saxophone player of choice for famous artists such as Gregg Allman, Little Feat, Levon Helm, The Midnight Ramble Band, and Donald Fagen. He is also an exciting singer, arranger, writer and a dynamic band leader
Join us for the Hope Rocks festival at Cantine Field designed to turn aside the onslaught of death and despair caused by addiction, hopelessness and mental instabilities. This festival is free. For more information go to www.hoperocksny.com
Banner Sponsors ($1000 and more in sponsorship dollars or services)
Co-brand Solutions * Helsmoortel Realty * Kiwanis Club of Saugerties * Lang Media * Jason J. Kovacs,esq.* Naccarato Insurance * Planet Networks * Raymond James * Reis Insurance * Ric Orlando * Saugerties Chamber of Commerce * Saugerties Tourism * Sawyer Motors * The Partition * Times Union* Town and Country Liquors * Ulster County Tourism * WKZE
Sponsors
Exchange Hotel * Lynn Formica, CPA. * Barbara Gill *Farmhouse Feed & Co. * Grist Mill Real Estate* Helsmoortel Insurance * Ivy Lodge Assisted Living *Maloney’s Wine & Liquor * McDonald’s of Saugerties * Modern Roots Acupuncture * J. Mullen & Son, Inc. * The Pig Bar & Grill * Praetorius and Conrad, PC *Smith Hardware * Speedy Mart * Taconic Advisors * Town of Saugerties* Ulster Federal Credit Union * Ulster Savings Bank * Village of Saugerties* Lanny Walter * Betsy & Doug Wilson
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