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“The Newport Jazz Festival” @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (June 27, 1987)

(The Post-Star, 83rd Year, 193rd Issue / Words by Scot Montrey)…

Judy Collins / Donovan @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (August 5, 1985)

On August 5, 1985, folk singer Judy Collins entertained a smallish crowd at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, performing both solo and with a band. Flower power icon Donovan opened the show.…

Liza Minnelli @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (August 1 – 2, 1985)

On the first two days of 1985, legendary singer, dancer, and actress Liza Minnelli played a two-night stand at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, complete with a 12-piece band and a trio of breakdancers.…

Gordon Lightfoot @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 31, 1985)

On July 31, 1985, legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot played to a waterlogged crowd of about 2,600 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.…

Foreigner / Joe Walsh @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 29, 1985)

On July 29, 1985, Foreigner supported their most recent release, “Agent Provocateur,” in front of 23,100 fans at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Joe Walsh opened the show, touring in support of “The Confessor.”…

Chuck Mangione @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 28, 1985)

On July 28, 1985, Chuck Mangione and his flugelhorn played the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the 14th consecutive year.…

Barry Manilow @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 25, 1985)

On July 25, 1985, Barry Manilow brought his highly choreographed show to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.…

Al Jarreau / David Sanborn @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 24, 1985)

On July 24, 1985, about 5,500 jazz fans came to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center to hear singer Al Jarreau and his opening act, saxman David Sanborn.…

“The Happy Together Tour” @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 23, 1985)

On July 23, 1985, the Happy Together Tour brought the Turtles, the Buckinghams, the Grass Roots, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.…

Air Supply @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 14, 1985)

On July 14, 1985, Air Supply brought their Power of Love Tour ’85 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in support of their new self-titled album. The duo had last played Saratoga in 1982.

(The Post-Star / Words by John …

Eric Clapton @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (June 25, 1985)

(The Post-Star / Words by Jeff Plude)…

REO Speedwagon / Survivor @ Glens Falls Civic Center (February 20, 1985)

(The Post-Star, 81st Year, 74th Issue / Words by Lisa Angerame)…

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