If you like music on the Fourth of July, the Whiteface Region is a good place to be.
After BBQing with the family, head to Whiteface Mountain for some live tunes with YnotBlue. The Adirondack three-piece band plays, as they state on their Facebook page, rock and blues meets funk and psychedelic folk. The band released its first album, “End of Industry,” in September 2013.
After that show, head on in to Mirror Lake to watch the “Set the Night to Music” Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza. This longstanding Adirondack tradition features fireworks choreographed to music.
The music continues
The Rock the Face concert series at Whiteface’s Cloudspin Lounge includes some other great bands this summer, too. Shows run 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer. Here’s the rest of the lineup:
July 11 - Fade to Blues, a local blues group
July 18 - Yo Lostdog, a local group that plays rock with a fun twist
July 25 - Larry Stone and the Stoneground Express, a local group that plays a mix of country blues, blues and American roots
Aug. 1 - Legends, a local classic rock band
Aug. 8 - The Royal Noise, a Philadelphia-based funk/jazz group with local roots
Aug. 15 - Subumbrella, a local group that plays indie rock, dance rock and rock rock.
Aug. 22 - Trench Town Oddities, an acoustic group based in Cornwall, Ontario with influences ranging from Tool to Bob Marley
Aug. 29 - TBA
Other music, too!
If that’s not enough live music for you, head down to the beach for free Thursday-night concerts! Remember to bring your blankets and chairs, coolers and picnic supplies, and read more about fun at the beach here.
July 2 - On Three
July 9 - Movin’ On
July 16 - In Cahoots
July 23 - Fade to Blues
July 30 - Back Porch Society
Aug. 6 - Spring Street
Aug. 13 - Blue Steel Band
Aug. 20 - Bootleg Band
Aug. 27 - Annie in the Water