About the Concert Series
The “Howlin’ at the Moon” Concert Series showcases local and regional music from a variety of genres including but not limited to Americana, indie, bluegrass, surf, folk, and more. The concert series is hosted and presented by the Schenectady County Historical Society at the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction, NY, to provide an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving — this concert series nurtures local and regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination and to share musical ideas, all in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history.
The “Howlin’ at the Moon” Concert Series was originated by Dale and Joan Wade-Keszey in 2008 and is currently in its 18th season. Each month from May through September, head out to the Mabee Farm for a night of live music. The shows begin at 7:00PM. Admission is $7 at the door (FREE for members of Schenectady County Historical Society). Refreshments available. Concerts will be held in the Dutch barn at the Mabee Farm Historic Property at 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150.
All concerts $7* at the door (cash only)
*FREE for SCHS members
SchenectadyHistorical.org | Booking inquiries: info@everestrising.com
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2026 Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Season
Americana and more…
High Horse
w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
High Horse is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic stringband breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse.
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese and his band have become one of the fastest-rising groups in upstate NY with expansive live albums highlighting a reputation for compelling performances. With a rotating cast of talented players, a broad and dynamic body of work, and a refusal to set anything in stone, their shows are always fresh, full of joy, and hard to describe. Think Wilco with hints of Prine and Zappa.
Rusticator
w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Rusticator is an acoustic band with an Americana spirit. Stripped back drums and an upright bass lend a woody backbeat, while steady acoustic guitar supports jazz-inflected fiddle playing and the group’s three-part harmonies. Their eclectic yet accessible live sets include everything from the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan to Ray Charles and Van Morrison alongside their well-crafted original songs.
Noah Guthrie
w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Americana singer-songwriter, Noah Guthrie’s sound has been described as possessing Chris Stapleton’s country/rock grit with the authenticity of Jason Isbell. The unique soulfulness in his richly textured voice and the unmistakable Southern influence in his music makes him capable of conveying emotion as only a handful of artists can in today’s musical landscape.
The Clements Brothers
w/ Everest Rising
Thursday, September 24, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember. With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene. The duo is a fusion of each brother’s unique musical journey, and the result is a music all its own, filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song.
Previous Featured Artists:
Belle-Skinner
Big Fez & the Surfmatics
Black Mountain Symphony
Carolyn Shapiro
Cold Chocolate
Dyer Switch
Fairview Avenue Bluegrass
Goodnight Moonshine
Hold On Honeys
Honeysuckle
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys
Lost Radio Rounders
Peggy & the Delivery Boys
Red Haired Strangers
Red Molly
Running the River
Rusticator
Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter
Sten & Maria Z
The Mammals
The Moon Shells
The Nellies
Thirteen Feet of Bluegrass
Three Quarter North
Washington County Bluegrass
Zan & The Winter Folk
Meet Your Hosts – Everest Rising
Everest Rising serves as the musical host, curating the featured artist invites and serving as the warm-up act for each concert in the series.
Located in New York’s Capital Region, Everest Rising is a tightly-knit quintet influenced by bluegrass, Americana, rock, jazz and more. Together they create progressive acoustic music that is unique, powerful, and comfortably familiar. With a wide dynamic range, Everest Rising’s material spans from heartfelt laments to all out jams, all executed with instrumental finesse and thoughtful story-telling.
About the Venue
The oldest farm in the Mohawk Valley (1705), Mabee Farm Historic Site was originally settled by Daniel Janse VanAntwerpen around 1670, who established it as a fur trading post to meet Native American traders before they reached Schenectady. In 1705 the property was sold to Jan Mabee and it was handed down to generations of Mabees for 300 years. The farm complex comprises of a 17th Century Dutch House, Inn, Brick Building, 1760 Dutch Barn (originally built in Johnstown, NY), English barn, Mabee family cemetery and other outbuildings, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Address
Mabee Farm Historic Site
1100 Main Street
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150