Join us Thursday, August 7, at 6 pm for a performance of acoustic blues and vintage jazz on the Tang lawn by Annie and the Hedonists.
Annie and the Hedonists interpret the sounds of the great female blues artists of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, and Billie Holiday, among many others. Featuring musicians Annie Rosen, Jonny Rosen, Peter Davis, Don Young, and Jerry Marotta, Annie and the Hedonists cover an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, swing, and folk roots Americana. Recent projects include a 2024 cover album in collaboration with the legendary Saratoga folk coffeehouse Caffè Lena. Additionally, the band was recently named the 2025 Thomas Edison Music Awards Capital Region Blues Artist of the Year.
Annie and the Hedonists also performed at Upbeat on the Roof in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2019.
The 2025 Upbeat on the Roof concert series celebrates the Tang’s 25th anniversary year with some of our favorite acts from previous Upbeat seasons.
Concerts take place on the lawn outside the Tang (we outgrew the roof!) every Thursday evening from July 10 through August 21 at 6 pm, and are free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to bring blankets, camping chairs, and their own food and drink!
Crafts on the Grass
Tang Art Educators offer crafts for kids at every concert, starting at 5:30! A different craft will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision recommended. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.