2025 Music at the Tugboat Roundup

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Friday, September 5th

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Live music with George Ward

George Ward is a traditional folk singer, folklorist, and occasional songwriter with a deep connection to the folk history of New York and New England. He has spent much of his life preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of rural New York State, particularly those associated with the Erie Canal. George began his journey into folk music and folklore in the 1960s and has since become a respected figure in the field, known for his work in collecting, performing, and educating others about folk music.  George is accompanied by Joy Bennett and Chris Koldewey

 

  • 6:30PM - 7:30PM: Live music with Troy Samba

Percussion performance group based in Troy, NY playing Brazilian batería style music in the Capital Region and beyond.

 

Saturday, September 6th

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Live music with Curragh, Traditional Irish Music

Curragh is Kara Doyle (uilleann pipes, whistle), Eric Everson (bouzouki), Peter Jones (fiddle), George Ward (singer, concertina, accordion) and Max Carmichael (singer, flute,guitar, banjo,bouzouki, tin whistle).

  • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Live music with Tom Harding

Tom is a Waterford based local favorite. He plays a fun mix of crowd pleasers and creative originals.

 

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Live music with by the Word (Lock E-2 Park)

The Word is a young rock band with an old soul. Made up of five passionate musicians aged 6 through 12, this group channels the spirit of the late 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, honoring the golden era of rock with a sound—and attitude—that's far beyond their years.

Formed out of a shared love for classic legends like The Beatles, Elvis and The Monkees, each member of The Word plays their own instrument live, bringing raw, authentic energy to every performance. Whether it’s jangly guitar riffs, tight drum fills, melodic basslines, or vintage-style keys, their sound is a tribute to the time when music was bold, bright, and full of feeling.

Despite their age, The Word isn’t just a novelty—they're serious about their craft. With every gig, every practice, and every song, they’re proving that rock & roll isn’t just history—it’s alive, loud, and in good hands with the next generation.

The Word isn’t here to copy the past. They're here to revive it.

  • 3:00 - 5:45 PM: Live music by Capt. Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers

CELEBRATING 29 YEARS! of Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers. With THREE original founding members: Greg “Captain Squeeze” Speck – Accordions and Vocals; Nic Speck – Bass; Alek Speck – Washboard and Percussion. Featuring: Justin Cross – Guitar; Chad Ploss – Drums

  • 6:15 - 9:00 Live Music by River Junction

River Junction is Waterford based band playing classic party rock that goes a bit deeper into the catalogs of the artist they cover. They can be thought of as a "B side" cover band that enjoys 70's one hit wonders while sometimes morphing into a jam band that goes psychedelic. A home town hit, for sure.

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Live music by Scott Stockman

Scott has a passionate vocal style and a driving percussive attack on acoustic guitar that mixes many musical genres. He performs primarily solo acoustic, but you can often find him sharing the stage with a diverse array of amazing and talented musicians performing covers and originals.