Local Music Night | Slough Creek & The Allens | Lake Placid | June 20, 2026
- Arts Center Lake Placid Annex 17 Algonquin Drive Lake Placid, New York, 12946 United States (map)
Local Music Night Brings Slough Creek and The Allens to Lake Placid
Slough Creek performing live.
In a region where campfires, rivers, and mountain trails often provide the soundtrack, Local Music Night: Slough Creek with The Allens offers a reminder that some of the Adirondacks' most compelling stories are told through song.
Taking place at the Arts Center Lake Placid Annex, this live music event brings together two beloved North Country acts for an evening rooted in place, community, and the enduring power of a well-crafted tune.
Part concert, part gathering of musical neighbors, the evening highlights the rich creative culture that thrives between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Wilmington, Jay, and the surrounding Adirondack communities.
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A Lake Placid music event with Adirondack roots.
The Arts Center's new Local Music series was created to showcase musicians who call the Adirondacks home. Rather than bringing touring acts through town, the series shines a spotlight on artists whose songs are shaped by local landscapes, local experiences, and local communities.
Saranac Lake favorites, The Allens.
That focus feels particularly fitting with this lineup.
Opening the evening is The Allens, an ensemble that has long been part of the Saranac Lake music scene. Featuring songwriter Billy Allen, Shamin Allen (no relation), and Bill Chamberlain, the group blends close harmonies and folk-inspired arrangements with songs that feel unmistakably Adirondack.
Their music draws inspiration from places many local listeners know by heart — Main Street storefronts, winding rivers, and hometown stories that rarely make national headlines but resonate deeply in the North Country.
As the Adirondack Daily Enterprise once noted, their songs are "about as local as you can get."
Slough Creek brings contemporary Adirondack Americana.
Following intermission, Slough Creek takes the stage.
The Saranac Lake-based quartet features Charlie Reinertsen, Bill Chamberlain, Marion Hoelzel, and Jon Zander. Together they create a sound that is difficult—and perhaps unnecessary—to fit neatly into a single category.
Americana serves as the foundation, but listeners will also hear influences from folk, bluegrass, roots rock, country, and traditional acoustic music.
What sets Slough Creek apart is the way their songs connect landscapes across America while remaining firmly grounded in the Adirondacks. Their music travels from Wyoming's sagebrush country to Midwestern streams, New England salt marshes, and eventually back to the bogs, fens, and wetlands that inspired the band's name.
Expect soaring harmonies, skillful musicianship, and instrumental breaks that occasionally threaten to steal the show.
As the band likes to joke, ask each member what kind of music they play, and you'll likely get a different answer every day of the week.
Hear Slough Creek in action.
Before heading to Lake Placid, listeners can get a taste of Slough Creek's signature Adirondack Americana sound in the video below. The Saranac Lake-based quartet blends tight harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and roots-inspired musicianship that has earned a loyal following throughout the Adirondacks.
Slough Creek performs original Americana music inspired by wild places, local stories, and the landscapes of the Adirondack Park.
For visitors searching for live music in Lake Placid and the Adirondacks, this performance offers a preview of the sound they'll experience at Arts Center Lake Placid's Local Music Night.
Why this Adirondacks concert stands out.
The Adirondack Park has never lacked natural beauty, but its creative community often receives less attention than its mountains and lakes.
Events like Local Music Night help tell a fuller story of the region.
These musicians aren't simply performing in the Adirondacks—they are writing about the Adirondacks. Their songs reflect local landscapes, relationships, and experiences in ways that visitors and residents alike can appreciate.
For travelers exploring Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Wilmington, or Jay, the concert offers a chance to experience Adirondack culture through the voices of people who live it every day.
ADK Taste pick.
Stay for both sets.
The evening works best as a complete musical journey—from The Allens' intimate storytelling to Slough Creek's expansive Americana sound. Together they showcase two different but complementary sides of the North Country music scene.
Slough Creek delivers a distinctive Adirondack Americana sound.
ADK Taste recommendation.
Arrive when doors open at 6:30 pm and settle in before the music begins. The Annex offers an intimate listening-room atmosphere where every seat feels close to the stage, making it easy to catch the lyrics, harmonies, and stories that give these performances their character.
Event details.
Local Music Night: Slough Creek with The Allens
Location: Arts Center Lake Placid Annex, Lake Placid, NY
Schedule:
6:30 pm — Doors open
7 pm — The Allens
7:45 pm — Intermission
8 pm — Slough Creek
Visitors should check the Arts Center Lake Placid website or social media channels for ticket information, updates, and event details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Local Music Night taking place?
The event takes place at the Arts Center Lake Placid Annex in Lake Placid, New York.
Who is performing at the event?
The evening features opening act The Allens and featured act Slough Creek.
What kind of music can attendees expect?
Expect a mix of Americana, folk, roots music, country influences, storytelling songs, and strong vocal harmonies.
What time does the music begin?
The Allens begin at 7 pm, followed by Slough Creek at 8 pm after intermission.
Is this event family friendly?
Yes. The concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages.
What other Adirondack towns are nearby?
Visitors often combine a trip to Lake Placid with stops in Saranac Lake, Wilmington, Jay, Keene, and the surrounding High Peaks region.
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