Upcoming Events
“The Canal Corporation is pleased to welcome back the Boys of Wexford and the ‘Festival on the Erie’ to New York’s Canal System,” Canal Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello said. “Last year’s festival drew large audiences who came out to hear some great regional and ethnic music and learn more about the history and heritage of our Erie Canal and New York State. This year, the Boys will be playing an eclectic mix of music that is sure to appeal to both young and old. Once again, this event will celebrate a significant and enduring part of New York’s history, while providing fun-filled family entertainment for residents and visitors to the Canal.”
This year’s Festival is dubbed “America’s Music…Celtic Roots” and will feature Canal ballads, music of the sea, old-time Country, and folk songs from Ireland and Canada. Audience sing-a-longs and instrumental “jam sessions” will make for a memorable evening at each of the stops. A 16-foot model of the Irish famine ship “the Dunbrody,” will be on display at each of the performances.
Featured musicians and performers at this year’s Festival will include Don Sineti (member of The Morgan’s and resident Shantyman at Mystic Seaport, CT), Claudine Langille (member of the Touchstones and Gypsy Reel), Sheri Mortimer (a student of Tommy Makem, known for her old-style Irish tunes) and George Ward (creator of “Oh That Low Bridge! Songs of the Erie Canal!), and the
extraordinary sounds of the "Bonesman"
Date - Location - Time
June 23 - Lock E-20, Marcy - 6:30pm-8:00pm
June 24 - Bellamy Harbor, Rome - 4:00pm-8:00pm
June 24 - The Savoy Restaurant, Rome - 8:00pm-11:00pm
June 25 - Gems Along the Mohawk, Herkimer - 6:30pm-8:00pm
June 26 - St. Johnsville Library - 6:00pm-7:00pm
June 26 - St. Johnsville Marina Pavillion - 7:00pm-8:30pm
June 27 - Palatine Valley Dairy - 12:00pm-5:00pm
June 27 - Canajoharie Library - 6:30pm-8:00pm
June 27 - Jim’s Irish Harbor Pub (Canajoharie) - 8:30pm-11:00pm
June 28 - Amsterdam, Irish Home Society - 5:00pm-6:30pm
June 28 - American Legion Broadalbin Pavilion 7:00pm-9:00pm
June 29 - Freedom Park, Scotia - 6:30pm-9:00pm
June 29 - Kielty’s Restaurant, Waterford - 9:30pm-11:00pm
June 30 - Waterford Visitor Center - 12:00pm-5:00pm
June 30 - McGrievey’s Restaurant, Waterford - 6:00pm-9:00pm
