3 weeks ago One sure sign that summer is on the way is Saranac Thursday, held each week at the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot, on Court Street in Utica. And you might want to take note of the band schedule that's the brewery just released.
September 6, 2012 It's hard to believe as the "Frog Days Of Summer" wind down, that tonight is the last Saranac Thursday of the year. And what a finish! Showtime (featuring our Big Frog friend and colleague James Pond) makes a return engagement on stage to close out the season. All the festivities take place in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica.
August 16, 2012 Don't worry, there are plenty of "Frog Days Of Summer" left, and the fun events that go with them. Tonight it's another Saranac Thursday in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. The Fulton Chain Gang takes to the stage tonight with their brand of country music, and if you recall their performance at this year's Big Frog 104 Wildwest Frogfest, you know you're in for an entertaining night.
August 9, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer", August edition keep rolling with plenty of fun events. It's Thursday, and that means another Saranac Thursday in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. Tonight's music is provided by Floodwood/Jimkata, a progressive string band.
August 2, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" keep rolling on, and all the fun events that go with them. Tonight marks the first Saranac Thursday of August, and there are several still to go. "Dusty Puppies" will provide tonight's musical entertainment.
July 26, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" keep rolling on, and one of the events many enjoy is Saranac Thursday. Tonight's activities in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica features that renowned Irish band, "Enter The Haggis", always a favorite.
July 12, 2012 The weather during the "Frog Days of Summer" has been ideal for so many outdoor events, and it's looking good again for tonight's Saranac Thursday. My good friend and colleague Matt Herkimer and I attended last week's Saranac Thursday to cheer on fellow Frog DJ James Pond and his band. Tonight, music is provided by "Crazy Fools". (hmmmm...I'm glad that wasn't in the same sentence with Matt and me).
July 5, 2012 There's plenty going on this week during the "Frog Days Of Summer", including the Boilermaker Road Race this Sunday. So, tonight's Saranac Thursday in the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot at the corner of Court and Varick Streets may include some out of town runners who are in town for the big weekend. Taking to the musical stage tonight is a local favorite, "Showtime", which features our friend, Big Frog 104 personality, James Pond.
June 28, 2012 It's Thursday, and during the "Frog Days Of Summer", that means Saranac Thursday. Tonight's musical entertainment is provided by Ryan Montbleau and his band, a performer who has a local connection and is quite the buzz in Boston. And, the weather looks like it will cooperate for tonight's gathering in the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica.
June 21, 2012 The current heat wave may help pack 'em in at tonight's Saranac Thursday at the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot. The "Frog Days Of Summer" are only two days old, and already we've got July weather. If you've never been, it's a musical gathering with Saranac brews (for those 21 years of age with valid ID) and soft drinks. Tonight it's the bold, brassy sounds of Prime Time providing the musical entertainment.
June 14, 2012 It's not officially summer yet, but Saranac Thursdays are a sure sign of the "Frog Days of Summer". Tonight's event in the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot features live music provided by a local favorite, Gridley Paige.
June 7, 2012 Tonight marks the third Saranac Thursday of the season in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. Cherry Bomb takes to the stage with live entertainment; brand new to Saranac Thursday.
