Howlin’ at the Moon 2023

The “Howlin’ at the Moon” Concert Series showcases local and regional music from a variety of genres including but not limited to bluegrass, Americana, folk, indie, and more. The concert series is hosted and presented by the Schenectady County Historical Society at the Mabee Farm Historic Site to provide an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving — this concert series nurtures local and regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination and to share musical ideas, all in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history.

Each month, head out to the Mabee Farm for a night of live music. The show begins at 7:00PM. Admission is $10 at the door. Refreshments available. Depending on conditions, concerts will be held in the Dutch barn or under the pavilion behind the George E. Franchere Education Center, both at 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150.

Hold On Honeys w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, June 1, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Hold On Honeys is an indie folk minimalist vocal trio based in Troy, NY offering tight-knit harmonies to nourish the soul and invigorate the senses. They have been making quite a buzz in the Capital Region with performances at SPAC, Caffe Lena, Cohoes Music Hall and more.

Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, July 6, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
If you’ve never attended a performance by Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys, you’re missing out on one of the Capital Region’s true musical treasures, Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys have been nominated for the upcoming 2023 Eddies in three separate categories.

Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, August 3, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Sara Milonovich has been a professional musician for 25+ years, both as a solo performer and in collaboration with other artists – ranging from folk, bluegrass, country, rock, and celtic music to symphony orchestra – performing in a wide variety of settings from barn dances to Broadway, and even touring Eastern Europe as a State Department musical ambassador. Winners of the 2022 Americana Artist of the Year in the Capital Region’s prestigious Thomas Edison Music Awards (“The Eddie’s”)

Big Fez & the Surfmatics w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, August 31, 2023 “Blue Moon Spectacular” 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Big Fez & the Surfmatics are a four-man group performing classic surf and beach music from the early 1960’s and beyond. Their repertoire includes the great hits of the surf era, including songs by such greats as The Ventures, Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, The Trashmen, The Chantays, The Surfaris, and Duane Eddy. Big Fez also performs many of the great vocal hits of the surf era as well, performing songs by The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, The Challengers, The Rivieras, and many more.

The Moon Shells w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
The Moon Shells—Maggie Shar, Brian Slattery, Laura Murawski, Molly Merrett, and Charlie Shaw—draw from the traditional music of Appalachia, Louisiana, West Africa and elsewhere to try to make something new. Whether performing as an acoustic stringband, a stripped-down trio, or a five-piece making modern sounds on traditional instruments at clubs and festivals, the Moon Shells move hearts and feet.