January happily brings out some annual weekly events – namely the Dewey Mountain Ski Jam and the January Jams in Upper Jay. Both the lodge and lounge are cozy feeling venues to encourage getting out and listening to a variety of musicians from the Adirondacks.

Also the Tri-Lakes High Five For Haiti Benefit Show will be held on Saturday. Numerous local musicians will be coming out to lend a hand. What better way to celebrate the weekend than listening to some of the best music The Adirondacks has to offer and helping out our World Community at the same time.

Friday, January 22nd:

In Saranac Lake , the Dewey Mountain Ski Jam is from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This time it’s Big Slyde providing the tunes and Lake View Deli , the vittles. You can bring your own or rent skis and no one thinks less of you if you just want to enjoy the music. Donations are appreciated.

Saturday, January 23rd:

In Saranac Lake, a Haitian Benefit at The Waterhole’s Upstairs Music Lounge starts early at 5 pm with Haitian cocktails being featured during cocktail hour. Then at 6 pm, Just Jills start the music off. Other musical guests include; Heidi Little, The Pine Ridge Rounders , and Big Slyde.
All donations from the door go to Haiti.

In North Creek, Dreaded Wheat is playing at Laura’s Tavern. The show starts at 9 pm.

In North Creek, a Classical Piano Conert will be given by Eugene Albulescu at The Tannery Pond Community Center. The concert starts at 7:30 and goes until 9:30 pm.

Sunday, January 24th:

In Upper Jay, “January Jams” have started at The Recovery Lounge. The jam runs from 2 to 6 pm. This is a jam for any level of player. Audience members are also encouraged and it’s free.

Photo: Sarah Curtis and Theresa Hartford of Just Jills
Photo by: Jean-Charles Lehuby