Notable Gigs of the Dance Band



The South Colonie Friends of Music Dance Band has performed over 130 gigs since its founding in 1989.


Some of the more memorable are:


  • South Colonie Alumni Concerts
  • Town of Colonie Library Dedication 1989
  • Empire State Plaza Convention Center 1990
  • South Colonie Superintendent's Day 1990
  • Swing Dances at CCHS
  • Al Mastren Memorial Concerts
  • National Arthritis Foundation Telethon
  • FOM 20th Anniversary Dinner Dance 1993
  • Old Fashioned Sundays at Pruyn House
  • Cohoes Concerts in the Lansing Park and Canal Square
  • Performing in Cohoes Music Hall
  • Nursing and adult residencies
  • Albany Airport Holiday Entertainment for Travelers
  • Colonie's Centennial Celebration 1995
  • Colonie's Centennial Picnic
  • Verdoy School Dedication 1997
  • American Heart Association Walk-a-thon 1997
  • Cohoes Elks CP Fundraiser- October 22, 1999
  • Cohoes Kiwanis Community Fundraiser- September 15, 2000
  • Cohoes Hall of Fame - Induction of Al Mastren- February 17, 2001
  • Party for a Plate (Regional Food Bank fundraiser) March 2001
  • Concert w/Capitaland Chorus of Sweet Adelines- November 3, 2001
  • Performance at Ballston Spa District Wide Concert- June 13, 2002
  • 19th Century Day in Ballston Spa- May 3, 2003
  • Ballston Spa Heritage Day- May 1, 2004
  • 40th Anniversary of Colonie Town Band- September 20, 2004
  • Retirement Party - Conductor of Colonie Town Band- October 17, 2004
  • "Cabaret" Fundraiser for St.Pius Choir- March 3, 2007
  • Fundraiser for Alex Gray- October 27, 2007

    Updated November 11, 2007
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    Count since February 8, 2008