The Bluebillies headline first ROCK the LOCK of 2025 at Schoharie Crossing

SCHOHARIE - Fort Hunter – Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is happy to announce the 2025 ROCK the LOCK music series begins on Saturday, August 16th at 1pm featuring The Zorbas Trio opening for The Bluebillies. The event takes place at Yankee Hill Lock, 550 Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam.

The Zorbas Trio performs original Indie Alt Gypsy Rock Jazz with a classical sensibility. Calista, Demetra, and John Zorbas have been nominated for an Eddies Award, featured on Channel 10 News and in the Daily Gazette newspaper. As one music reviewer put it, "The Zorbas Trio writes original and groundbreaking music that is unafraid." 

The Bluebillies don't just sing Country songs; they embody them, performing their unique blend of country, bluegrass and folk music with traditional style, sound and spirit. Husband and wife team Mark and Melody Guarino have been singing together since 1984 when they first made it their mission to help revive and preserve the rich heritage of this great and uniquely American art form. With the addition of nationally renowned resonator guitarist Kevin Maul and guitarist Greg Bucking The Bluebillies were complete and perform together with all the joy and simpatico that only a “family” band can produce. The Bluebillies are in the studio finishing up a brand-new EP. They also produce a series of traveling Old-time Gospel Music Revues each season, and also hosted their own gospel music open mic each summer, and have released three CD’s; Adirondack Angels in 2016, Gal From Ioway in 2014, and Train to Paradise in 2013.

Bring a lawn chair, snacks, beverages, dress for the weather, and enjoy the afternoon along the canal and river. Free parking, free open-air event. Right off the Empire State Trail/Canalway Bike Path on Queen Anne Rd. 

ROCK the LOCK is: Three afternoons of music in August outside the Putman Canal Store at Yankee Hill Lock that feature local as well as regional music acts. These performances will begin at 1pm on Saturday, August 16th, August 23rd, and August 30th.  Save the dates, mark the calendars, set reminders, alerts, and tell your neighbors, friends, family, co-workers, the folks at the bus stop and even uncle Larry down by the Schoharie!

* August 16th we welcome Zorbas Trio opening for The Bluebillies

* August 23rd join us as Dust Bowl Faeries open for the Nisky Dixie Cats

* August 30th we offer Question of the Century opening for E.R.I.E.! 

Thank you to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. These programs are made possible by the support of Saratoga Arts, WEXT Radio, Metroland Now, Stewarts Shops, and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.

For more information, please call the Visitor Center: (518) 829-7516 or email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov. Find more details and updates on our Facebook page.

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  THE BLUEBILLIES

THE ZORBAS TRIO

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