Jesse Welles Wows with Support from Steph Strings at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards

Saturday night Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard welcomed August with the fantastic Jesse Welle’s Red Tour with special guest Steph Strings, hailing from Australia. A beautiful night in the rolling hills of Central New York presented another fantastic evening of music, friends, families and two artists with a much needed message. Please enjoy the photo […]
The Head & The Heart and Houndmouth Create Perfect Summer Night at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards

The beautiful sunset lingered over the rolling hills that the incredible Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards call home for a lovely set of music from opening act Houndmouth followed by The Head and The Heart, Friday night in Lafayette. Entire families danced the night away, friends laughed and sang along and the setting was perfect […]
Beak & Skiff Announces 2026 Summer Series With Another Incredible Season

This might be the most ambitious Beak & Skiff Summer Music Series lineup yet, and that’s big news with all the incredible acts they have brought in over the last two decades. The concerts begin May 30 and run through August 23 next to the beautiful apple orchards that surround the Beak & Skiff Campus, […]
Dark Star Orchestra Shines A Light On Beak & Skiff For Jerry Garcia’s Birthday

A picturesque summer night lingered over the hills and valleys with the melodic tones of a great tribute band paying homage to Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead. Dark Star Orchestra put a show on for the ages at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert […]
BEAK & SKIFF LAUNCHES MOST BEAUTIFUL AND AMBITIOUS LINEUP FOR SUMMER 2025

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards has launched one of the most outstanding summer lineups in all of New York State and the announcements aren’t over yet. We spoke with Talent Booker Dan Smalls of DSP Events and will have full coverage of the shows this summer as they quickly approach. “We’re very excited about this […]
Stellar SAMMY Nominated Album, Whitney Road’s “Home” Resonates With Beauty & Love

315 Music spoke with Doug O’Connor after listening to his and his partner Ann’s band Whitney Road’s new record, Home. It was nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award, mixed and mastered beautifully, and contains a message of togetherness and collaboration that lets the music shine with the talent of many partnerships pitching in. Home […]
The Head & The Heart Light Up Beak & Skiff With Phosphorescent In Magical Midsummer Show

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Gregory Alan Isakov Dazzles Beak & Skiff on the Summer Solstice

Gregory Alan Isakov, his incredible bandmates, and special guest Mon Rovia regaled the audience at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on June 20, the year’s longest day. It was a perfect night in the rolling hills, surrounded by apple orchards and 4,000 smiling faces as the sundown in the west lingered even during the encore […]
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard Rolls Out Incredible Summer Music Series

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards has rolled out yet another stunning Summer Music Series with the incredible rolling hills and sundowns of Central New York as the backdrop. This venue has become a true destination, offering a fantastic music lineup and featuring many of its products including tasty cider, beer, mixed drinks, and an awesome […]
LIVE: Hello Gone Days Tour at Beak & Skiff

Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness brought their co-headlining Hello Gone Days Tour to the stage at the Beak & Skiff Orchard in Lafayette on Tuesday night. Opening act Armor for Sleep rounded out the lineup. It was a picture-perfect night for an outdoor concert. Seventy degrees, slight breeze, and zero humidity. After […]