Concerts & Events
KAC Live! brings a mix of talented local, regional, and national acts to our intimate Gallery venue in Clinton, New York.
Upcoming Concerts & Events
Irish Evening
Saturday, March 14th 5 - 7:30 pm
Traditional Music & Irish Refreshments
Featuring one-night-only pop-up band Gan Ainm (Nora Revenaugh, Mike Carroll, & Jameson Dunham) and Comhaltas Craobh Dugan-O’Looney.
General admission: $20.00
Student: $15.00
Children: $12.00
Use your membership code for 10% discount
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
A Rome Community Theatre Production:
Saturday, March 28th 3 & 7:30 pm
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
From the story by C.S. Lewis. Dramatized by le Clanche du Rand
3:00 pm and 7:30 pm ( 45 minutes ea. )
Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children
Curtis Lumber presents
JOE WATERS
Saturday, April 3rd, 7:30 pm
Blues
General admission: $23.00
Student: $15.00
Children: $12.00
April Fools! A Comedy Cabaret
Get ready to laugh your socks off with a night of comedic songs and fun at the April Fools! Comedy Cabaret!
Get ready for a hilariously good time at our April Fools! Comedy Cabaret! Join us April 17th and 18th at 7:30 pm for a night filled with comedic musical performances, jokes, concessions, and a 50/50 raffle!
Adirondack Financial Services presents
“Swing to Soul”
Jazz Night
Thursday, April 23rd 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artist
Vocalist Giacomo Gates & pianist Harold Danko
$15 suggested donation
Curtis Lumber presents
HIROYA TSUKAMOTO
w/ opening act Kenneth Meyer
Instrumental, Classical/Folk Guitar, Storyteller
General admission: $20.00
Student: $15.00
Children: $12.00
Friday, May 8th, 7:30 pm
Adirondack Financial Services presents
“Swing to Soul”
Jazz Night
Thursday, May 14th 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artist
The Five Families Ensemble
$15 suggested donation
Previous Music Events
Adirondack Financial Services presents
“Swing to Soul”
Jazz Night
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artists
Vibraphonist Jim Johns
$15 suggested donation
Thursday, March 12th 7 - 9 pm
Skiing Squirrel Productions presents
Next to Normal
Friday through Sunday, February 20th and 21st at 7:30pm, with at 2:30 pm matinee on February 22nd!
This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.
Tickets for all performances are $15 per person. There will be a 50/50 raffle and concessions at the performance!
“Swing to Soul”
Adirondack Financial Services presents
Jazz Night
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artist
Candice Ivory, The Queen of Avant Soul
$15 suggested donation
Thursday, February 19th 7 - 9 pm
Mardi Gras
Saturday, February 7th, 7 - 10 pm
Join us for MARDI GRAS 2026 at the KAC! Food, drinks, live music, silent auction, and more!
The most fun you’ll have in February!
General admission: $60
Use your membership code for 10% discount
Curtis Lumber presents
TRANSIENT KICKS
Friday, January 30th, 7:30 pm
Progressive Rock, Jam Band
General admission: $20.00
Student: $15.00
Children: $12.00
FIDDLE SAX FUSION BAND
Saturday, December 6th, 7:30 pm
Holiday program. Blues-infused takes on Old-Time and Irish fiddle tunes and folk hymns.
General admission: $20.00
Student (College ID ): $15.00
Children: $12.00
“Swing to Soul”
Thursday, Dec.11th 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artists!
Vanessa Vacanti-vocalist, Dynamic new jazz vocal talent
https://espjazz.wixsite.com/vanessavacanti
$15 suggested donation
“Swing to Soul”
Thursday, Nov. 13th 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artists!
Denis DiBlasio-Baritone sax/flute virtuoso, Rowan University
$15 suggested donation
DARRYL RAHN
Saturday, November 29th, 7:00 pm
During Clinton’s Shoppers Stroll Weekend!
featuring
MARK GAMSJAGER &
The LUSTRE KINGS
Ginger Parker's COFFEEHOUSE Legacy Show
Saturday, October 11 7:30 pm
Rockabilly
Gen. Admin: $25
Student ( College ID ): $18
Child (under the age of 12): $14
QUATRO
Saturday, November 8th, 7:30 pm
Americana, Progressive Folk
Quatro is a Syracuse-based quartet specializing in a progressive Americana sound, featuring original music as well as reimagined interpretations of standards
General admission: $20.00
Student (College ID ): $15.00
Children: $12.00
JULIAN TAYLOR
Friday, September 19, 7:30 pm
Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Gen. Admin: $25
Student ( College ID ): $18
Child (under the age of 12): $14
“Swing to Soul”
Thursday, Oct. 2nd 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artists!
Ronnie Leigh-vocalist Syracuse jazz vocal legend
https://www.ronnieleigh.com
$15 suggested donation
Tom Townsley's Blues Project
Friday, June 27th, 7:30 pm
Gen: $20 Members: $17 Student: $15 Child: $12
Together, this group has put on various specialty shows highlighting different styles of blues, as well as showcasing original music, mostly Townsley compositions. These shows have been well-received and led to invitations to play showcases and festivals. Be sure to catch them while you can!
“Swing to Soul”
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 7 - 9 pm
The Monk Rowe Trio with guest artists!
Clay Jenkins-trumpet from the Eastman School of Music
https://www.esm.rochester.edu/directory/jenkins-clay/
$15 suggested donation
HANNEKE CASSEL
Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, 2025
Gen: $22 Members: $20 Student : $15 Child : $12
Acclaimed fiddler and composer celebrated for her innovative blend of traditional Scottish and contemporary fiddle music.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, May 22nd, 7 - 9 pm The Five Families Ensemble
$15 recommended minimum donation
LAS GUARACHERAS
SOLD OUT
Friday, April 18th at 7:30 pm, 2025
Gen: $30 Members: $25 Student: $20 Child: $15
A dynamic all-female sextet from Colombia known for their vibrant renditions of traditional Latin American guaracha and other Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
Matt Michienzie Band
Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30 pm
Gen: $20 Members: $18 Student: $15 Child: $12
Whether fronting a bluegrass group, jam band, or country band, Matt is able to combine his influential and eclectic music curiosities in a very tasteful and unique way.
Website: https://www.mattmichienzie.com/
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, April 10th, 7 - 9 pm Hamilton College Jazz Ensemble
$10 recommended minimum donation
AN IRISH EVENING
with tunes from Pat Reynolds (fiddle) & Nick Whitmer (uilleann pipes), ballads from Amy James, and traditional music and dance from the Craobh Dugan-O’Looney group
Saturday, March 15th at 5:00 pm
Gen: $20 Members: $18
Student : $15 Child : $12
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
ALLA BOARA
Friday, February 28th at 7:30 pm, 2025
Gen : $2 Member: $20
Student : $15 Child: $12
An innovative musical ensemble that reimagines traditional Italian folk songs with contemporary jazz and world music influences. Amanda Powell’s impassioned vocals burst with the drama and humor of Italian life propelled by drummer and ensemble founder Anthony Taddeo.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, March 6th, 7 - 9 pm saxophonist Mike Carbone and guitarist/vocalist John Hutson
$10 recommended minimum donation
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, February 13th, 7 - 9 pm w/ pianist Rossano Sportiello
$10 recommended minimum donation
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
KAC Inaugural SONGWRITER SYMPOSIUM
featuring Mark Irwin
Nashville HIT maker and writer of songs by Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw,
Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Jimmy Buffet, Tyler Farr, Chris Janson, Lee Brice and many more...
Friday, Jan. 31st
Meet & Greet 6:30 PM / Concert 7:30 PM
Gen. Admin: $18
Members: $15
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (12 and under): $12
Saturday, Feb. 1st Workshops
Mark Irwin Songwriter Workshop | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Creative Process: capturing inspiration, crafting a song, tools of the trade, approaches to co-writing
Life Cycle of a Song (Part 1): from inspiration to cut to spins on the radio/satellite/online, live performance
$20
Mark Irwin Songwriter Workshop || 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Life Cycle of a Song (Part 2): from inspiration to cut to spins on the radio/satellite/online, live performance
Music City Publishing/Publishers and how songwriters can make a career from their creativity
$20
Mark Irwin Song Review Session 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a one-on-one song review and analysis with Mark Irwin. Perform or share a recorded performance of an original song and hear instant feedback regarding composition, lyrical content, and viability based on your desired goals for the song
$20
Saturday, Feb 1st
In - The - Round Concert 7 - 9 PM
Featuring - Mark Irwin, Isaac French, Brenna Merritt, Joseph Mettler, Jess Novak, & James VanDeuson II
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (12 and under): $12
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul
Thursday, December 12th, 7 - 9 pm w/ saxophonist Sam Kininger
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-keyboard/saxophone | Matt Vacanti-bass | Evan Duchene-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
OPUS BLACK TRIO
Gen. : $20 Members: $18 Student : $15 Child : $12
Saturday, December 14th at 7:30 pm, 2024
A classical ensemble renowned for their innovative interpretations and passionate performances of traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul
Thursday, November 14th, 7-9 pm w/ violinist/vocalist Liz "Fiddle" Ingersoll
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-keyboard/saxophone | Matt Vacanti-bass | Evan Duchene-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, November 24th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
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Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, October 27th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 minimum recommended dontation
Friday November 8th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Almost Acoustic Show
A high-energy cover band known for their electrifying performances and diverse repertoire spanning various genres.
Gen. : $20 Members: $18 Student : $15 Child : $12
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, October 10, 7-9 pm w/ vocalist Giacomo Gates
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-saxophone | Rick Montalbano-keyboard | Mark Shiner-drums
Gen. : $20 Members: $18 Student : $15 Child : $12
RANDAL BAYS
Saturday, October 26th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Randal Bays is an American born, Irish style fiddler, well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his great fiddling and his devotion to the traditional style of playing. He has a special love for the fiddle traditions of Counties Clare and Galway, where he's spent many a night playing tunes.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
BEPPE GAMBETTA
Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 pm, 2024
*KAC Coffeehouse celebrating Ginger Parker’s legacy*
Gen. Admin: $25 Members: $22
Student : $18 Child : $12
One of Ginger’s all-time favorite KAC Coffeehouse artists, Beppe is an Italian virtuoso guitarist known for his exquisite fingerstyle playing, engaging performances, and innovative approach to acoustic music.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, September 12th, 7-9 pm w/ guitarist Gabe Condon
$10 minimum recommended donation
Monk Rowe-saxophone | Rick Montalbano-keyboard | Mark Shiner-drums
FERD
Mississippi Delta roots with a spirited blend of folk, bluegrass, and blues traditions. FERD delivers traditional-sounding original tunes with a kick that is all joy, big bass, and blazing banjo.
Friday, September 20th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Gen. Admin: $20 Members: $18
Student ( College ID ) : $15
Child ( under the age of 12 ) : $12
Kirkland Art Center’s Local Music Showcase
Tickets are $5 online or at the door. Your ticket gets you admission to the event and a vote for who you think deserves the title of “Best Local Musician”.
This Showcase is open to all ages, and the winners will receive prizes from our sponsors Big Apple Music and Big Blue North Recording Studio!
The event will take place in the Kirkland Art Center’s Gallery on Friday, August 23rd from 6- 9 pm.
All are welcome to attend, tickets will be sold online & at the door.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, August 25th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 minimum recommended donation
YACOUBA SISSOKO
Master kora player Yacouba Sissoko exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa. Yacouba devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures.
Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 7:30 pm
RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7:30 pm
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke, Henry Acker, and Greg Loughman rounding out the quartet, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre.
EMMA LANGFORD
with Alec Brown and Hannah Nic Gearailt
“With a voice that resonates like the winds over the Cliffs of Moher, Langford’s music captures the soul of Ireland in every note …”
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 7:30 pm
IRISH EVENING
Saturday, March 16th, 2024, 5 pm to 7 pm
It’s our annual evening of good craic at the KAC!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a pint of Guinness or some Barry’s tea, and enjoy soda bread and cookies. We will welcome Pat Reynolds (fiddle) and Nick Whitmer (uilleann pipes), Nora Revenaugh, and Craobh Dugan O’Looney for an evening of great traditional tunes, Irish songs – and some dancing.
Previous KACLive! Concerts
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Winter Hootenanny Friday, January 27th, 2023, at 7:00 pm
The Gibson Brothers Friday, February 3, 2023, at 7:30 pm
Irish Evening Saturday, March 18th, 5 PM – 7 PM Craobh Dugan O’Looney and Fiddlebutter.
Jake Blount & Friends FREE Jam Session & Workshop Friday, April 14th, 2023 from 7:30 pm
KACelebration Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 7:00 - 10 pm
Sock Hop with MoJoTo Saturday, September 9th, 2023, from 8:00 pm
Bruce Molsky & Reed Stutz Friday, September 29, 2023, from 7:30 pm
Grosse Isle Friday, October 20, 2023, from 7:30 pm
Robin & Linda Williams Friday, November 10, 2023, from 7:30 pm
Darryl Rahn & Friends Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7:30 pm
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B Sharp Musical Club Presents: Love Songs February 12th, 2022, at 7 pm
Irish Evening Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Aaron Larget-CaplanMay 27, 2022, Family Show at 4:30 pmEvening Show at 7:30 pm
Ustad Shafaat KahnAccompanied by Rishy Mehrotra June 18th, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Jake Blount Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Alison Perkins & Nicolas Brown Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Maria Gillard Trio Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Friday, November 4, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Darryl Rahn & Friends Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 7 pm
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The Cadley’s Bigger Band with Pocket Change, Celebrating the life & legacy of Ginger Parker Classic KAC Coffeehouse Sunday, November 7, 2021
Darryl Rahn & Friends, Saturday, November 27th, 2021
Sheila Kay Adams • Mike Agranoff • Alison Krauss & Union Station • Amy Gallatin & Stillwater • Jamie Anderson • Anderson & Brown • Annie & The Hedonists • April Verch • The Arrogant Worms • The Austin Lounge Lizards • Aztec Two Step • Joan Baez • The Ballroom Thieves • Barachois • Seth Owen Becker • Lou & Peter Berryman • The Bird Sisters • Jake Blount • The Bluegrass Cardinals • Hugh Blumenfeld Bob Paisley & Southern Grass • Spencer Bohren • Rou Bookbinder • Bryan Bowers • The Boys From Indiana • Brave Combo • Kevin Briody • The Bristol Brothers • Bristol Mountain • Greg Brown • The Burns Sisters • David Buskin • Kate Campbell • Carolina Chocolate Drops • Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer • The Chenille Sisters • Cheryl Wheeler • John Rissbach & Chestnut Grove • Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette • Douglas Clegg • Vincent Colgan • Judy Collins • Michael Cooney • Cordelia's Dad • Cornerstone • Craobh Rua • Creek Bend • Catie Curtis • The Dady Brothers • Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer • Dave's True Story • David Davis & The Warrior River Boys • Guy Davis • Jesse Dee • The Delaney Brothers • Hazel Dickens • Dry Branch Fire Squad • Dan Duggan • The Electric Bonzai Band • Peggy Eyers • The Fairfield Four • Cathy Fink & March Marxer • Finest Kind • Floodwood • The Fox Family • Bob Franke • Freyda & The Atta Boys • Fruit • Beppe Gambetta • Mary Gauthier • The Gibson Brothers • Vance Gilbert • Maria Gillard • Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwartz • Give Way • The Greencards • Arlo Guthrie • Priscilla Herdman • The Horseflies • Hot Soup • Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons • Jim Infantino • Jabbering Trout • Jay Unger & Molly Mason • Jazzabels • Jem & Ariane • Jeremy Wallace Trio • Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin • John Roberts & Tony Barrand • Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson • Billy Jonas • Josephine Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman • Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band • The Kennedys • Kentucky Roots • Barbara Kessler • Steve Key • King Wilkie • Jess Klein • Travis Knapp • Lake Street Dive • Patty Larkin • The Larry Stephenson Band • Laura Love • Christine Lavin • Leeky XIV • John Lilly • Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir • The Lonesome Sisters • Lost Time • Low Lily • Jez Lowe • Mac Benford & Woodshed All-Stars • Rod MacDonald • David Mallet • Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings • Jan Marra • The Maybelles • The McKrells • Lynn Miller • Tom Mitchell • The Mollys • Bruce Molsky • Mondo Bravo • Moonshine Hollow • Moxy Fruvous • Mustard's Retreat • Mystery Ranch • The Nashville Bluegrass Band • The Nields • Cameron Nichols • Nickel Creek • Nightergale • Northern Lights • Northwater • Tim O'Brien • Odetta • The Old Main • Orealis • Peter Ostroushko • Ellis Paul • Utah Phillips • Pleasant Valley • Chris Proctor • Darryl Rahn • Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem • Garnet Rogers • Sally Rogers • Peter & Paul (of Peter, Paul & Mary) • Peter Rowan • Sparky & Rhonda Rucker • Cathie Ryan • Salamander Crossing • Tommy Sands • Claudia Schmitt • Carla Sciaky • Martin Sexton • The Shady Grove Band • Cosy Sheridan • Silk City • Sister Sparrow and the The Dirty Birds • The Sloan Wainwright Band • Small Potatoes • Chris Smither • Kevin So • Sons of the Never Wrong • Rosalie Sorrels • Southern Rail • Larry Sparks • Special Consensus • St. Regis String Band • Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart • Bill Staines • Steph Steele & Bob Ford • Summit Tanglefoot • Louise Taylor • Marcia Taylor • Teada • Tony Trischka Uncle Earl • The Way Down Wanderers • Frank Wakefield • Walt Michael & Co. • Taj Weekes & Adowa • Susan Werner • Camille West • Cheryl Wheeler • Eroca Wheeler • Whirligig • Robin & Linda Williams • Cathy Winter • Woods Tea Company • The Wooks • The Wrigley Sisters • Lee Ron Zydeco
