The McKrells To Play Hudson Valley Community College, Nov. 17

TROY – Perennial local favorites The McKrells bring Celtic-infused bluegrass music to a live concert at noon on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium on the Hudson Valley Community College campus inTroy. The hour-long event, the third of a four-part concert series, is open free to the public; no reservations or tickets are required to attend.

The McKrells have performed for countless audiences near and far, and maintain a dedicated following throughout the northeast United States. If indeed “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” then The McKrells are colossal. Made up of six, extremely-talented musicians with vast credentials of their own, the band is as popular today as it was decades ago.

Founder Kevin McKrell, singer, songwriter, storyteller and guitarist, is joined by Arlin Greene, bass; Scott Hopkins, banjo; Brian Melick, drums; Frank Orsini, fiddle, and Peter Pashoukos, lead guitar.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy The McKrells playing from their vast repertoire that includes songs from “Still Pickin’,” their 2022 album.

The remaining fall 2022 concert will feature Fuego Sonoro on Thursday, Dec. 1 at noon in the BTC Auditorium. New to the area’s live music scene, Fuego Sonoro performs 1950s-era Latin music — bossa novas, Brazilian choros, Caribbean rhumbas and calypsos. Jonathan Greene, clarinet; Brian Melick, drums; Jon Suters and Jason Ennis, guitars, spice up familiar melodies and rhythms with improvisation to create a fresh, yet still classic sound.

For more information about these concerts or any Cultural Affairs Program offerings at HVCC, please contact Debby Gardner at d.gardner@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-8071, or visit www.hvcc.edu/culture.