The Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2025 is locked in for August 29-31 at Lake George’s Charles R. Wood Festival Commons. Headliners moe., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and Robert Randolph & the Family Band will anchor a festival steeped in vibrant jam and funk traditions.
Key Highlights:
- moe. returns for their fifth straight year with two sets nightly, promising extended grooves.
- Pigeons Playing Ping Pong bring their signature high-energy funk rock, also playing twice per night.
- Robert Randolph, pedal steel virtuoso, leads the Family Band, adding soulful spirit to the lineup.
Additional standout acts include George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners, Start Making Sense (a Talking Heads tribute with Ocean Avenue Stomper Horns), Spafford, Neighbor, and the Ryan Montbleau Band, blending folk, jam, and reggae influences. Special performances feature bob., a Bob Dylan tribute with moe. members Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico.
The festival spans two stages with continuous jams until 11 p.m., complemented by vendors, craft brews, family-friendly activities, and Saturday night fireworks over Lake George.
Tickets: Weekend passes and VIP options (with perks like private viewing and meals) are available now through adkmusicfest.com.
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival remains a go-to destination for jam band devotees seeking dynamic live music and Lake George’s scenic charm over Labor Day weekend.