Final Stretch Festival 2013 Music Line-Up

1. Ellsworth Jones Place The Ideal Situation Jess* Marcotte says, “We play a wide range of Pop, Dance, Reggae, Rock and R&B from today and yesterday. If it’s fun, it’s the ideal situation. As front woman of The Ideal Situation, I am having so much FUN! It's just amazing to be part of such a high energy project and able to facilitate in some incredible parties! Rock ON!!" Set times: 7-8:15 p.m., 8:45-9:45 p.m., 10-11 p.m.

2. Collamer Building Parking Lot Bob Warren A songwriter of many styles of music, Bob's songs have been recorded by blues guitarist and singer Joan Crane, pop singer Mallory O'Donnell, and reggae/R&B singer Minna Lee. He has received funding from the New York State Council on the Arts to write music for dance/dramatic presentations. The self titled “Bob Warren” album released in November of 2010 is Bob's fifth album. "Musically right on the mark… irresistible rock, gentle introspection, variety, wit, and killer hooks" ---Dirty Linen Magazine

Set times: 7-8 p.m., 8:15-9:15 p.m., 9:45-11 p.m.

3. Post Office The Chronicles Hailing from Albany, The Chronicles combine Jazz, Soul, Funk and Hip Hop into one genre- bending sound. They were recognized by Metroland as “Best Jazz” in 2012 and 2013. In 2011, they were named “…best live hip hop with jazz chops out the yin yang and new tunes at their fingertips every time they pick up their instruments.” Set times: 7-7:45 p.m., 8-9 p.m., 9:15-10 p.m., 10:15-11 p.m.

4. Adirondack Trust Young at Heart Beautifully crooning the Great American Songbook classics from the 40’s and 50’s, the way you remember them. Set times: 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-10, 10:15-11

5. Caroline Street The El Dorado’s Put a rocket in your pocket with revved-up rockabilly sounds of artists like Gene Vincent, Johnny Burnette and Elvis Presley! Set times: 7-8:30 p.m., 9:30-11 p.m.

6. Division Street JoJo Romero & Nightshift Soulful, renewed, and blessed are all words to describe the incredible sound of long-time music industry professional, Joseph “Jojo” Romero Charles. He has opened for reggae stars such as Ziggy Marley, Maxi Priest, and 3rd World.

Jojo formed Nightshift, a band well-known for their homegrown style of classic reggae music. Since his debut in 1995, this St. Croix native continued to sharpen his skills and increase his commitment to creating heartfelt music for his fans. Set times: 7-8 p.m., 8:15-9:30 p.m., 10-11 p.m.

7. Eddie Bauer Run Mountain This old-time trio breathes new life into American Roots music: rollicking hoe-downs, hillbilly blues and mountain ditties-with flatfoot dancing to boot! Set times: Sat: 7-8, 8:15-9, 9:15-10, 10:15-11. Sun, 7-8, 8:15-9

Skippy & the Pistons (Sun. after Run Mountain) Skippy and the Pistons plays music from Elvis, Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Toby Keith, The Doobies and Michael Bublé just to name a few. Whether it is classic rock, motown, blues or country, Skippy and the Pistons guarantee you a good time! Set times: Sun. 9:15- 10, 10:15-11 p.m after Run Mountain..

8. Ben & Jerry’s Acoustic Trauma Welcome to the original sound of Acoustic Trauma. Imagine acoustic instruments such as violin, acoustic guitar and mandolin being supported by a powerful bass/drum rhythm section. Now add experimental sounds, high kinetic jam energy and mysterious lyrics and there you have it: ACOUSTIC TRAUMA... Set times: 7-7:45, 8-8:45, 9-9:45, 10-11 p.m.