Music Haven Concert Series

05/13/2026

All who come to the 5/14 Passport Series grand finale featuring the authentic cumbia of Yeison Landero are invited to enjoy coffee, tea and Caribbean-inspired Colombian polvorones (butter cookies) and pina colada cocadas (macaroons) at a lobby meet & greet with the band immediately following the show...

When: Thursday, May 14 at 7:30PM
Where: The GE Theater at Proctors, Schenectady, NY
What: Classic accordion-driven Colombian cumbia
For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ycywy62k

05/07/2026

From Colombia’s Caribbean coast comes Yeison Landero, heir to the hypnotic heartbeat of Cumbia — a rhythm born from Indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions that has set generations dancing under open skies.
https://youtu.be/ARUChltTdxc
Don't just listen to the authentic accordion-fueled stories of celebration, resilience, and joy—come dance to them with us live!
When: Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 PM
Where: The GE Theatre at Proctors
For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ycywy62k

Yeison Andres Landero, heredero de la Dinastía del Rey de la Cumbia Andres Landero.De la familia es el único al que el Maestro enseñó a tocar acordeón.Yeison...

05/06/2026

Get your tickets to the final show of the Passport Series 2025-26 before they're gone!

Music Haven Passport Series Spotlight: Yeison Landero on May 14

Feel the pulse of Colombia right here in the Capital Region! Known as “the heir to cumbia,” Yeison Landero brings high-energy rhythms, rich tradition, and irresistible dance vibes right to Proctors 🌎💃 Get your tickets! >> bit.ly/4csvZ69

05/04/2026

Sights and sounds from the inaugural Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest, captured by Michael Hochanadel via Hoke's Jukebox.

The first Mohawk–Hudson Earth Fest drew families and folk fans to Schenectady’s Central Park Saturday, despite chilly gray weather, for music and messages mixing alarm and hope on environmental con…

05/04/2026

Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest warmed the heart of the park with great music, inspiring speakers, passionate advocates, kids’ activities, and delicious local food. Following citywide cleanups and tree plantings in Vale and Central Parks, it was a perfect celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and the shared effort to cultivate a greener tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who helped bring this new event to life!

04/23/2026

Magpie (Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner) is an award-winning folk duo known for a powerful, versatile sound blending traditional folk, blues, swing, and Americana with social activism. They will grace the Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest mainstage from 2:15-2:55 pm.

Where: Central Park, Schenectady, NY
When: Saturday, April 25, 12 noon - 4 pm
Who: Everyone!
How much: Attendance and parking are FREE!

71 likes, 10 comments. "I Stand Before the Morning Sun - Magpie: Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner"

04/23/2026

Considered "one of New England's clearest and most distinctive folk voices, with unusually piercing lyrical insight..." Lui Collins will perform with Anand Nayak on the Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest mainstage from 1:20-2:00 pm.

Where: Central Park, Schenectady, NY
When: Saturday, April 25, 12 noon - 4 pm
Who: Everyone!
How much: Attendance and parking are FREE!

9 likes. "Blue Boat Home (Peter Mayer) - Lui Collins w/ Anand Nayak"

04/22/2026

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at the first outdoor festival of the season! Live music, inspired speakers & poets, kids activities, tree plantings, tabling by community and sustainability groups, and food vendors!

Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest
Where: Central Park, Schenectady, NY
When: Saturday April 25 from 12 noon - 4 pm
Who: Everyone!
What: A good time with neighbors and friends in celebration of community and a greener tomorrow
How much: Attendance and parking are FREE; food and beverages will be available for purchase.

04/17/2026

Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest is truly a community-powered event!

Presented by Music Haven & The Eighth Step, made possible through the generous support of National Grid, ONE Schenectady, and Market 32 and Price Chopper, and strengthened by community partners including the City of Schenectady, Kids Arts Fest, The Daily Gazette, WEXT Radio, ReTree Schenectady, and Union College.

And of course, brought to life by the many musicians, sustainability and community advocates whose spirit lends vibrancy to the day.

Heartfelt thanks to all volunteers whose neighborhood cleanups and Arbor Day tree plantings give rise to this celebration!

04/17/2026

Celebrate community and a greener future with great music at the Mohawk-Hudson Earth Fest! Taina Asili's Fever Pitch, Lui Collins, Magpie, Betty & the Baby Boomers, Terri Roben, and Deb Cavanaugh... plus inspired speakers & poets, kids' activities, sustainability info-sharing, and local food vendors!

Where: Central Park, Schenectady, NY
When: 12 noon - 4 pm
Who: Everyone!
How much: Attendance and parking are FREE!

11 likes, 1 comment. "Taína Asili's Fever Pitch Preview"