Sackets Harbor Historical Society

2026 Concerts on the Waterfront Series

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society is excited to announce that the 2026 Concerts on the Waterfront series will kick-off on Sunday, June 28th, and run through Sunday, September 6. Each of the free concerts is held on a Sunday, from 3 pm to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main St.

For 2026, the Historical Society has an exciting line-up of 11 bands:

Schedule is subject to change.

All the concerts are free and open to the public. They’re held outdoors, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

In case of bad weather, the concerts will be moved to the Parish Center at St. Andrew’s Church, which is located at the corner of East Main and Woolsey Streets. We will announce if a concert’s being moved on our Facebook page on the afternoon of the concert.

We hope to see you at some, or ALL, of the concerts this summer!

* The concerts marked with an asterisk are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

The 2026 Concerts on the Waterfront series is supported by the following gracious sponsors and supporters:

Gold Sponsors:
Watertown Savings Bank – Davidson Auto Group – WWNY-TV Stations – Village of Sackets Harbor – Town of Hounsfield.

Business Sponsors:
AMS, Inc. – Amy Kenney Team – Advanced Asthma & Allergy of NNY – BCA Architects & Engineers – Bowers & Co. – Carrothers & Clough – Lake Ontario Realty – Lawman Heating & Cooling – Navy Point Marine – OD Greene Lumber – Sackets Harbor B & B – The Parlor on Main – The Sackets Boathouse – The Sandwich Bar – VCA North Country Animal Hospital

Bronze Donors:
Joseph & Marianne Malatino – Northern NY Community Foundation – Dr. Robert H. Zimmer

Friends:
Hugh Gilbert & Kay Arthur – Betsy Regan

Supporters:
David Altieri – Lawrence & Constance Barone – Jeannie Brennan – Donald Branche & Karen Williams – Carmelita Britton & Richard Probert – Sue Brockman – Marlene Bucci – Jeff & Donna Collins – Pete & Sally Daly – John & Mary Jo Deans – Marty & Sharon DelSignore – Sally Doxtater – Marie Hess – James & Cindy Intschert – Manford & Victoria Jerome – Linda Kerr – Kathy Killeen – Carolyn Marlowe – Genie & Tom McKay – Dr. Mark & Shayne McWilliams – Janet & Robert Montford – Deborah Morrell – Dave & Barbara Murphy – Betsy Naselli – Tom & Cece Perkins – Mark & Gwendolyn Phillips – Pete & Bonnie Phillips – Hwa Cha Redman – Mark & Rebecca Reitz – Dr. Eugene & Joyce Renzi – Barbara Robinson – Theresa Schilacci Sanzone – Ed Torba – Merle & JoAnn Toussant – Vicki & Majes Wilson – Donald & Diana Woodhouse

About the Bands

Sacci Band

The Sacci Band is a beloved group from Watertown. Founded by the late Frank Sacci, it has entertained the North Country for nearly 50 years. The band is dedicated to the performance of popular jazz styles from the “Golden Age of Swing.”

Syracuse University Brass Ensemble

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) is a group of 35 professional-level brass and percussion musicians. Members include Syracuse University faculty, staff, and students, the State University of New York Upstate Medical University faculty and staff, and accomplished musicians from Upstate New York communities. Their repertoire includes music from all major musical periods, ranging from classical to contemporary works.

The Brighton Beat

Performing up and down the East coast since 2010, the band has developed a unique style of performance with their uplifting, danceable music.

ATLAS

ATLAS is an upbeat musical group performing a variety of genres, from 80s party music to soul and rock. The band was formed in 1981 as the Atlas Linen Company, and it has opened for many prominent performers through its history, including Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Patty LaBelle, and Earth, Wind and Fire. It is today one of the most sought-after party bands in the Northeast.

Joey Stempien Big Band

JSBB is a handpicked ensemble made up of some of the most promising young jazz musicians from the Eastman School of Music, the University of Rochester, and other regional schools, presenting contemporary and lively big band music.

The Large Flowerheads

The Large Flowerheads provide the ultimate tribute to an unforgettable era of rock and roll! Immerse yourself in beloved hits from iconic artists like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Mamas & the Papas, Tom Jones and many more.

Lilly & The Loud Music Company

Formed in 2022, “Lilly and the Loud Music Company” sell out almost every venue in and around the Wilmington, NC area. They deliver a mix of seamlessly blended pop, rock, country, soul, and funk. Lilly & The Loud Music Company is a show you will never forget! 

Ruby Shooz

Ruby Shooz is a classic 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show band, and they bring back the great sounds and looks of that era with talent and enthusiasm. The band has performed around the northeast and at the New York State Fair for more than 20 years, and they’re a perennial crowd favorite in the Concerts on the Waterfront series.

David Cedeno & His Orchestra

This Latin orchestra plays a large variety of music, from Latin salsa and jazz to 50s songs with a Latin salsa beat. 

The 10th Mountain Division Army Band

The 10th Mountain Division Army Band always brings an impressive variety of music: concert band literature, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, classical works, and popular music. Traditionally, part of their show is a tribute of patriotism for all those who have served in the military and their families. The 10th Mountain Division Army Band is composed of soldier-musicians stationed at Fort Drum, and has been part of the Concert on the Waterfront series for many years.

The DeSantis Orchestra

This legendary band features an all-star lineup featuring vocalists Keith Condon, Gary Branch, Michael Ranalli, and Maria DeSantis. The group performs with its signature big band/horn band sound, showcasing their top big band song list from its spectacular seven decade history.