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2026 Erie Canal Themed & Event Cruises

Full-service bar on-board – cash & credit cards accepted. Vegetarian, Gluten Free & meals for other special dietary restrictions are available with notice in advance.


Friday Sunset Lock Tours with LIVE Music
6:30-9:30pm (Boarding: 6:15pm)
*6-9pm for some fall dates

Cruise w/ live music: Adults $55, Children 10 & under $45
Cruise w/ live music & Dinner Package: Adults $80, Children 10/under $70

Package includes: 3hr cruise, meal, live music, & service charge. (8% sales tax on food additional). Chicken Parmigiana, Pasta Marinara w/ Homemade Meatball & Red Sauce, Salad, a Garlic Knot and a cookie. Catered by Perinton Pizza (Special Dietary Menu available with notice in advance.) Dinner orders due by the Thurs. prior at 1pm.

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Sunday Narrated Afternoon Lock Cruises with LIVE Music
2:30-5:30pm (Boarding: 2:15pm)

1.25hrs of instrumental music/Captain’s Narration & then 1.25hrs of live music w/ vocals

Adults $49, Children 10 & under $39, Ages 3/under FREE

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Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises
Tuesdays: June 16th, July 14th, Aug. 11th, Sept. 8th, Oct. 6th
6:30-9:00pm (Boarding: 6:15pm) $87 per person

Package Includes: 2.5hr cruise, served chicken/pulled pork dinner with sides, salad & a cookie,
live interactive entertainment and service charge. (+ 8% sales tax additional on food)
Catered by Spinelli's Catering and Events.

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Fairport Canal Days Festival
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th

40-45 Minute Boat Rides on the Hour 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm each day, $15 per person, Ages 3 & under FREE

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Father's Day Narrated Brunch Cruise
Sunday, June 21st 11:30am – 1:30pm (Boarding 11:15am)

Adults $71, Children 10 & under $61, Ages 3/under FREE (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr narrated cruise, brunch, & service charge.

Brunch Catered by Spinelli's Catering & Events: Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, ¼ rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese on the side, Brunch Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Chef Made Muffins & Dinner Rolls + a Coffee & Hot Tea Station

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Father’s Day Lock Cruise w/ Live Music
Sunday, June 21st 2:30pm – 5:30pm (Boarding 2:15pm)

Adults $51, Children 10 & under $41, Ages 3/under FREE

Bring Dad & enjoy a 3-hour narrated lock cruise with live music by Father/Daughter Duo George & Brianna Collichio!

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Colonial Belle’s 65th Launch Day Celebration!
Monday, June 22nd 6:00-8:00pm (Boarding 5:45pm)

Join us as we celebrate exactly 65 years of cruising since her launch date on June 22, 1961!

Adults $38, Children 10 & under $28 (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr narrated cruise, pizza, cupcakes + drink specials available

Happy Birthday, Colonial Belle!!

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Silent Disco Cruise Hosted by Ryan Turco
Wednesday, June 24th 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding 6:15pm)

$53 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)
Package Includes: 2hr cruise, 3 music channels & use of a headset for each person, pizza & service charge.

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Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters (Full Band) LIVE Music Cruise
Thursday, June 25th 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding: 6:15pm)

$59 per person
Package Includes: 2hr cruise w/ live music by CCLS, pizza & service charge. Drink specials available at the bar.

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Thurlow (Full Band) Live Music Cruise
Saturday, June 27th 7-9pm (Boarding 6:45pm)

Adults $61 (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live instrumental music (guitar, saxophone, drums, bass), pizza & service charge.

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Caribbean Sunset Dinner & Music Cruise with LIVE music
Tuesday, June 30th 7:00-9:00pm (Boarding 6:45pm)

$81 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2-hour cruise, live steel drum music, Caribbean style dinner, and service charge.
Dinner: Jerk Chicken, rice, coleslaw & a cookie catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events

Music by Panloco Steel Drum Trio

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TRIVIA Cruise Hosted by John Barthelmes
Tuesday, July 2nd 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding 6:15pm)

Adults $49 per person OR... $270 for a Team of 6 people (+ 8% sales tax on food) Individuals will be put on teams too.

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, Interactive Trivia (LOTS of topics), prizes, pizza, & service charge.

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'80s Music Cruise w/ Live Music by Reporter (Full Band)
Tuesday, July 7th 7:00-9:00pm (Boarding 6:45pm)

$58 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live 80s music, pizza, service charge & LOTS of fun!

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Smoke on the Water Dinner and Music Cruise w/ Live Music
Wednesday, July 8th 6:30-9:30pm (Boarding: 6:15pm)

LIVE Music by the Tommy Brunette Band

$94 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3-hour cruise w/ lock passage, live music, Dinner, Iron Smoke Whiskey Tastings, drink specials and service charge.

Dinner Catered by Rev BBQ: Ribs & Chicken Dinner with 2 sides, corn bread & a cookie.

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Blend of Brothers Live Music Cruise
Thursday, July 9th 7:00-9:00pm (Boarding: 6:45pm)

Enjoy live music by two celebrated local musical families as they join forces to play a wide range of favorites including Beatles, Sinatra, Clapton, plus old and new standards.

$58 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza & service charge.

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The Brian Lindsay Band LIVE Music Cruise
Wednesday, July 15th 6:30-8:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

$58 per person

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza, & service charge. $58 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

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Alyssa Trahan LIVE Country Music Cruise
Sunday, July 19th 6:30-8:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

A 4-piece band playing originals & covers.

$64 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza, & service charge.

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Beatles Lock & Dinner Cruise w/ LIVE Music
Tuesday, July 21st 7-9pm
(Boarding: 6:45pm)

LIVE Music by Walt O’Brien & Don Christiano

Cruise with DiBella’s SUBMARINE Dinner box

$78 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage, live “Beatles” music, dinner box & service charge.

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Red7 (Full 4-piece band) Music Cruise
Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30-8:30pm (
Boarding: 6:15pm)

$64 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza, & service charge.

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Grateful Dead Tribute Band Music Cruise
Wednesday, July 23rd 7:00-9:00pm (Boarding: 6:45pm)

With Live Music by Mud Creek

$56 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live “Grateful Dead” covers, pizza, & service charge.

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Christmas in July Brunch
Saturday, July 25th 11:30am-1:30pm (boarding at 11:15am)

Adults $74, Seniors $73, Children 10 & under $64, Children 2 & under FREE (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, “holiday” brunch buffet, “Christmas” cookies, activities & photos with “Mrs. Clause” & “Elf on the Shelf” (from Enchanted Princess Parties of Rochester) and service charge. Brunch Catered Spinelli’s Catering & Events: Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast w/ Turkey Gravy, Scrambled Eggs w/ cheddar cheese on the side, French Toast w/ pure maple syrup, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit salad, chef-made muffins & “Christmas” Cookies + a coffee/tea station

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Adult Prom Cruise (ages 21+)
Saturday, July 25th 7:00-9:30pm (Boarding 6:45pm)

Reminisce and make NEW fun memories! Dress to impress!
With DJ Steve Turner of Turner Music Productions

$66 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise w/ live DJ entertainment, dancing, charcuterie, & service charge.

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Billy Joel Tribute Live Music Cruise
Tuesday, July 28th 7:00-9:00pm (boarding at 6:45pm)

With the Downtown Men (6-piecs Band)

$72 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza & service charge.

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Billie Eilish Tribute Live Music Cruise
Wednesday, July 29th 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding 6:15pm)

LIVE music by Alyssa Coco & Matt Merritt

$66 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza & service charge.

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Junk Yard Field Trip (Full Band) Live Music Cruise
Thursday, July 30th 7:00-9:00pm (boarding at 6:45pm)

$66 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music by JYFT (originals and covers), pizza & service charge.

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Dave Mathews & Tim Reynolds Tribute Live Music Cruise
Tuesday, August 4th 7:00-9:00pm (boarding at 6:45pm)

With Live Music by Benjamin Sheridan & Matt Beeman (of Big Eyed Fish)

$62 per person (+8% sales tax on food)

Package includes: 2hr cruise, pizza, & service charge.

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Rockabilly Live Music Cruise with (2 Bands)
Wednesday, August 5th 6:30-9:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

Music by Bec and the Bopcats & Jay Bird and the Jukebox Junkies

$64 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage, live music (each band will play a 1.25hr set), pizza, & service charge.

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‘90s Music Cruise w/ live music by Stephens & Sparkles of Dial Up
Thursday, August 6th 6:30-8:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm
$56 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live ‘90s music, pizza, service charge & LOTS OF FUN. + '90s Drink Specials available at the bar.

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Teagan & The Tweeds (Full Band) Live Music Cruise
Wednesday, August 12th 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding 6:15pm)

$72 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza, service charge.

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Hello City Barenaked Ladies Tribute (Full Band) Live Music Cruise
Thursday, August 13th 7:00-9:00pm (boarding at 6:45pm)

$72 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package includes: 2hr cruise, live music, pizza, service charge.

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Princess Brunch Cruise
Saturday, August 15th 11:30am-1:30pm (Boarding: 11:15am)

Royal Escorts/Adults: $74, Seniors 60+ $73, Children 10/under $63, Ages 2/under FREE

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, live interactions with Princess Ariel, Princess Belle & Queen Elsa (entertainers from Enchanted Princess Parties of Rochester), Brunch, Non-alcoholic “Princess Punch,” photo opportunities, songs, activities & LOTS of fun!

Brunch Catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events: Boneless Breast of Chicken Bruschetta, Sausage Patty, Brunch Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese on the side, French Toast w/ pure maple syrup, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Chef-Made Muffins + a Coffee & Hot Tea Station

NOTE: Colonial Belle & Enchanted Princess Parties of Rochester are not affiliated with any copyright designs nor do we intend to infringe on any copyrighted materials.

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Italian Night Dinner & Lock Cruise
Tuesday, August 18th 6:30-9:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

With LIVE vocals/keyboard music by Marco Amadio

$88 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage. Dinner catered by Perinton Pizza: Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Meatballs, Greens & Beans, Garden Salad, Garlic Knots & Cannoli (+ service charge).

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Taylor Swift Tribute LIVE Music Cruise
Wednesday, August 19th 6:30-8:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

Family Friendly for ALL AGES!

$64 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Wear your TS outfit & bring friendship bracelets to trade. Capacity is limited. Book EARLY!

Package includes: 2hr cruise, TS covers performed by Alyssa Coco & Matt Merritt of Cruel Summer, pizza & service charge.

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Blues, Booze & BBQ Cruise
Thursday, August 20th 7:00-10:00pm (Boarding: 6:45pm)

LIVE Music by Steve Grills & The Road Masters

$79 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage, BBQ dinner, live Blues Music, & service charge.
Dinner Catered by Rev BBQ: Ribs & Chicken Dinner with 2 sides, corn bread & a cookie.

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Sunset JAZZ Music Cruise w/ LIVE music
Tuesday, August 25th 6:30-9:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

Music by Nyerges, Smith & Lake Jazz Trio + Bill Tiberio

• 3hr Cruise with lock passage and live music: $55 per person
• 3hr Cruise with lock passage, served Dinner & live music package: $80 (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Served Dinner: Chicken Parmigiana, Pasta Marinara w/ Homemade Meatball & Red Sauce, Salad, a Garlic Knot and a cookie. Catered by Perinton Pizza (Special Dietary Menu available with notice in advance.)

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Irish Night: Music & Dinner w/ LIVE Music Cruise
Wednesday, August 26th 6:30-9:30pm (boarding at 6:15pm)

With LIVE Irish Music by Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross

$81 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage, Dinner, LIVE Irish music, & service charge. Dinner catered by McArdle's Restaurant: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Cottage Pie, Garden Salad w/ dressing, Rolls w/ Butter Dessert: Irish Cream Mousse Cake (Special dietary menus available with notice in advance.)

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LIVE MUSIC BINGO Cruise
Thursday, August 27th 6:30-8:30pm (Boarding: 6:15pm)

Hosted by Bryan & Flora Price

Adults $49 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 2hr cruise, Interactive BINGO with live music, prizes, pizza & service charge.

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PIRATE Brunch Cruise
Saturday, September 19th 11:30-1:30pm (Boarding: 11:15am)

Adults: $76, Seniors 60+ $75, Children 10/under $66, Ages 2/under FREE

WEAR YOUR PIRATE ATTIRE on International “Talk Like a Pirate Day!”

Bring a NEW unwrapped gift to donate to the Pirate Toy Fund

Package includes: 2hr cruise, Brunch, Interactive Entertainment by The Happy Pirates and a service charge.

Brunch Catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events: Boneless Breast of Chicken Bruschetta, Sausage Patty, Brunch Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese on the side, French Toast w/ pure maple syrup, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Chef-Made Muffins + a Coffee & Hot Tea Station

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Leaf Peeping Cruise
During Fairport Oktoberfest & Fairport Scarecrow Fest
Saturday, September 26th 11:15am-12:00pm
(Boarding at 11am)

For all ages! • 45 minutes • Full-service bar aboard

$18 Adults, $16 10/under, Children 3/under FREE

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Fall Foliage Cruises to Downtown Rochester
Sunday, Oct 4th & Sun, Oct 11th 12:30-4:30pm (Boarding 12:15pm)

Departing/returning from/to Schoen Place Pittsford

$124 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 4-hour cruise on the Erie Canal & Genesee River w/ passage through 2 locks, Served Seasonal 3-course meal, LIVE music (Captain’s Narration/instrumental music on the way to ROC & then Instrumental/vocal music on the way back) & service charge.

Live music by: 10/4: Teagan Ward & Tommy Formicola, 10/11: Brad Allison & Jim Kerins

Catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events: Corn chowder, apple stuffed chicken w/ lemon sauce, squash, green beans w/ tri-colored peppers, cornbread & apple crisp

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Oktoberfest Cruise
With LIVE German Music & other favorites by Marianna, Fest Meister: Scott Winner
Saturday, October 10th 12:00-3:00pm
(Boarding: 11:45am)

German Music & other favorites by Marianna, Fest Meister: Scott Winner

$86 per person (+ 8% sales tax on food)

Package Includes: 3hr cruise w/ lock passage, live music by Marianna, German Meal, & service charge.
Oktoberfest & German Beer specials available aboard.

Meal catered by Swan Market German Deli: Assorted Sausage & Sauerkraut, Goulash & Spaetzle, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Rye Bread w/ butter and mustard

Dessert Catered by Amazing Grains: German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Halloween Brunch Cruises
Sunday, October 25th 11:30am-1:30pm
(boarding at 11:15am)

Adults: $71, Seniors 60+ $70, Children 10/under $61, Ages 2/under FREE

Package Includes: 2hr Cruise with Brunch & activities lead by “characters” from Spotlight Performing Arts + service charge.

Wear your Halloween Costume!

Brunch Catered by Spinelli’s Catering & Events: Boneless Breast of Chicken Bruschetta, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese on the side, French Toast Served with pure maple syrup, Sausage Patty, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chef Made Muffins + a Coffee & Hot Tea Station.

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Pittsford Fireworks Cruise
Saturday, September DATE TBD
7:45pm-10:15pm
(boarding at 7:30pm)

Cruise from Fairport to Pittsford & back aboard Colonial Belle & enjoy the Pittsford Fireworks display from the top deck of the Colonial Belle in the center of the canal!

Adults $43, Children 10/under $33, Ages 3/under Free


COLLEGE NIGHT Cruise
Saturday, September DATE TBD
7:00pm-9:00pm
(boarding at 6:45pm)

Cruise from Fairport to Pittsford and back aboard Colonial Belle & enjoy DJ music/dancing and pizza. 21+ valid photo IDs will be checked at the dock before boarding. Underclassmen welcome too for mocktails, etc.

Current College Students: $30 per person

 


Sunset Lock Cruises with LIVE Music Fridays
6:30-9:30pm
(Boarding: 6:15pm) *6-9pm for some Sept./Oct. dates

June 12th Phelium White & Stevie Hartman
June 19th Diamond & Steel Trio
June 26th Croon Tunes by Rich Greene
July 3rd Stunt Double Duo (Elaina Alston & Madi Fulton)
July 10th Max Doud (solo)
July 17th Mike Gladstone & Rob Smith (of Junkyard Field Trip)
July 24th The Phatkats (Yacht Rock by Chris Guarnere & Chris Baerman)
July 31st Amy Montrois Duo (Amy Montrois Sheffer & Alan Farnsworth)
Aug. 7th Acoustic Brew
Aug, 14th Brad Allison & Jim Kerins
Aug. 21th Begging Angels Duo (Kelly & Todd Michael Romig)
Sept. 4th Chelsey Barry & Mark Cellura
Sept. 11th * 6:00-9:00pm The Korks (trio)
Sept. 18th * 6:00-9:00pm Bob Speigel & Rick Palumbo
Oct. 2nd * 6:00-9:00pm Dave Turner
Sunday Afternoon Narrated Lock Cruises with LIVE Music
2:30-5:30pm (Boarding: 2:15pm)
May 17th Paul Strowe Duo
May 24th Cora & Liam
May 31st Honey & Vinegar
June 14th Teagan Ward & Tommy Formicola (of Teagan & the Tweeds)
June 28th Amy & Jonathan Sheffer
July 5th Sam Herbert
July 12th Bryan Price
July 26th Fred Vine & Harmony
Aug. 2nd Double Dose (Rhonda Federation & Gary Rose)
Aug. 9th Dave McGrath
Aug, 16th Pete Griffith & Anthony Blood
Aug. 23rd Fred Vine & Harmony
Aug. 30th Happy Accident (Rich Greene, Steve Krauss & Dave Tiberio)
Sept. 6th Maddee LeClair accompanied by Fred Vine
Sept. 13th Paul Strowe Trio
Sept. 20th Josh Ketchum
Sept. 27th Rat Fink Trio
Oct. 18th AJ & Jennifer Marie DiNoto