Month June 1979
Jazz masters in spotlight
by Don A. Metivier, The Post-Star, July 2, 1979
A wide variety of jazz sounds filled Saratoga Performing Arts Center this weekend as the Newport Jazz Festival made its second annual appearance in Saratoga Springs.…
(editor’s note – no ex post facto proof)
Washington County Post, June 28, 1979
Former Members of the Byrds Win Victory With Unfamiliar Audience
bo Bob Drzewiczewski, Rutland Daily Herald, June 28, 1979
Reunions are often uncomfortable nostalgic affairs that remind people of their age, economic shortcomings or expanding waistlines.
Musical regroupings are …
Joan Baez Is Alive and Controversial and Taking Singing Lessons
by Megan D. Price, Rutland Daily Herald, June 28, 1979
They filed in by ones and twos, in three-piece suits and polyester pantsuits, in torn jeans and shaggy beards …
(editor’s note – Engelbert Humperdinck was originally scheduled for this date, but canceled)
Jennings cancels
The Post-Star, June 23, 1979
Country music star Waylon Jennings has canceled his Sunday night program at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Jennings had been …
Worcester Telegram, June 24, 1979
(editor’s note – no ex post facto proof)
(editor’s note – Judy Collins was originally scheduled for this date, but moved to July 24)
Syracuse Herald-Journal, June 19, 1979
The Post-Star, April 28, 1979
(editor’s note – no ex post facto proof for Pure Prairie League)
Bennington Banner, September 24, 1979
Tucker rocks SPAC
by Jeff Wilkin, The Post-Star, June 19, 1979
The cowboys were out in force in Saratoga Saturday night.
Approximately 17,000 people, many sporting Western-style headgear, turned out to hear the country-bluegrass sounds of the Marshall Tucker …
Allmans’ powerful appearance opens SPAC’s 1979 season
by Mike Kane, The Post-Star, June 13, 1979
The Allman Brothers put their fans to a test Monday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
First, the reborn brothers made the 10,165 fans …