ROCK the LOCK 2025 at Schoharie Crossing

Question of the Century and ERIE to perform at ROCK the LOCK series at Schoharie Crossing

Fort Hunter, NY – Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is stoked to host the folky rock duo, Question of the Century as openers for the alternative rock group E.R.I.E. on Saturday, August 30th at 1pm for the ROCK the LOCK music series. The event takes place at Yankee Hill Lock, 550 Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam.

Question of the Century will share their soulful renditions of familiar tunes along with their own original ‘60s infused modern folk songs.

Ellie Ushakov and Francis Davies met as students at Skidmore College and discovered that they both were fans of 1960s folk music. They knew from the beginning that they had to find a way to make music together, forming this impressive and talented duo.

The pop-rock leaning indie-punkish quartet from Albany, NY known as a band called E.R.I.E. will headline the final installment of this music series for 2025.

Born from a hospital stay in 2018, the band reflects on harrowing life events with wit and hope and most excitingly, with music.  The band has garnered praise at their “crunching guitars, catchy choruses and a down-to-earth, working-class vibe…” (Daily Gazette). All the while, E.R.I.E. has solidified themselves as one of the most reliable and entertaining live acts in the Capital Region’s vibrant music scene. With every performance brimming with energy, vulnerability and appreciation, the band is “a class act with lots of passion and a great chemistry, making them very easy to cheer for…” (Nippertown).

Bring a lawn chair, snacks, beverages, dress for the weather, and enjoy the afternoon along the canal and river. Free parking, free open-air event. Right off the Empire State Trail/Canalway Bike Path on Queen Anne Road just west of South Amsterdam

ROCK the LOCK is: Three afternoons of music in August outside the Putman Canal Store at Yankee Hill Lock that feature local as well as regional music acts.

Thank you to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing. These programs are made possible by the support of Saratoga Arts, WEXT Radio, Metroland Now, Stewarts Shops, and Karen’s Produce & Ice Cream.

These events are supported by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, WEXT Radio, Metroland Magazine, and Karen’s Produce and Ice Cream. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The location for this series is Yankee Hill Lock at Schoharie Crossing, 550 Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam, Montgomery County.

These are free open-air events.

Bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather. For more information, please call the Visitor Center: (518) 829-7516 or email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov. Find more details and updates on our Facebook page.

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