Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Music Haven returns to Schenectady’s Central Park this summer with a global lineup designed to delight and unite. From July 13 through August 29, the award‑winning concert series offers ten Sunday evening performances, including the high‑energy Punjabi funk of Red Baraat opening the season, followed by a program spanning Malian trance guitars, Celtic pioneers Solas on their 30th anniversary, and the soulful Bluegrass of The SteelDrivers.
Special events extend beyond Sundays: the WEXT Local 518 Fest spotlighting regional rock, soul, Americana, and folk; a blues‑infused BBQ; and the creative faculty‑led jazz combo from SUNY Schenectady featuring Grammy‑winner Nestor Torres. Not to miss is the Alfresco Film Series—blockbuster sing‑alongs and biopics under the stars.
As Mona Golub notes in her chat with Chris Wienk, Music Haven “travels the world one concert at a time,” uniting audiences with diverse sounds, vibrant food, and communal spirit. Here’s to another summer of discovery and celebration!
