Salon Musica 2010 Entertainment

Musical performance will begin at each of our homes at 6:00 PM and will continue until 8:30 PM, giving our guests ample time to drive to our new theater located at 423 Franklin Street.  At approximately 9:15 PM a champagne toast and brief remarks honoring the Founder Circle will be followed by dancing into the night.  See Melody Makers profile below.

Appearing at DeLuke Home - 1491 Wendell Avenue

The Frederick – Davenport Duo

An icon of the Capital Region music scene, Norm Frederick, owner of Hermies Music, will be joined by Mark Davenport. The duo will play jazz and rock hits from the 50’s and 60's - the perfect ambiance for the DeLuke Home. Norm and Mark will perform from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

The Reminisants

One of the few acapella doowop groups in the Greater Capital Region, the 4 singers comprising The Reminisants have been together for more than 8 years. They will perform street corner doowop, a unique vocal style that emerged in large US cities such as Philadelphia and New York, during the 1950’s.  The group will perform from 7:30 – 8:30 PM.

Appearing at McColl Residence - 1188 Wendell Avenue

SLOC performs Broadway Hits - Accompanied by Andrea Merrill.
Drawing from a repertoire of popular Broadway hits, members of Schenectady Light Opera Company will be accompanied by the enormously talented Andrea Merrill. Vocalists performing: Kate Kaufman Burns, Claudia DiMartino, Lisa Franklin, Jeff Hocking, Stephanie Insogna, Adam Fine, Michael Lotano, and Evan Davis Russell.

Appearing at Salon Residence - 1151 Lowell Road

Janice Thompson and Tim Olsen

Janice Thompson is an accomplished Jazz vocalist that has been singing since childhood and performing professionally for many years now. She has produced and hosted the Schenectady Today Show since 1999. Janice will perform July 11 at the New York State Museum as part of a tribute to Billy Holiday. Tim Olsen is a professor of music at Union College and has also performed locally for many years. Janice and Tim will perform an eclectic mix of jazz, Broadway, and swing, including some songs popularized through film. 

Matt Cosgrove

A rising young talent, Matt Cosgrove is a guitarist that has been performing solo and in bands from a very young age.  Matt will play an eclectic set that will include a selection of his original compositions.


Appearing at New Theater - 427 Franklin Street

The Melody Makers

The Melody Makers have been entertaining Capital Region residents since 1972. The orchestra will be configured with 17 pieces for this evening's performance. Vocalist Diane Wendling will join the band, which will perform danceable jazz, show tunes, and other favorites. Wear your dancing shoes!