Orchestra will perform at Holley this evening to kick off Friday concert series

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 July 2026 at 8:42 am

Provided photos: Holley has new banners to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. The banners were designed by Lake Country Media. The banners were funded by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

HOLLEY – The Village of Holley will kick off its Friday summer concert series today with a patriotic concert by The Joey Stempien Big Band. This group includes 17 musicians from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester.

The free concert goes from 6 to 8 p.m. by the gazebo along the canal. People are encouraged to park at the lot by the former Save-A-Lot grocery store.

Holley is using a grant from the NY-250 Committee to pay for the orchestra’s performance.

The Holley Canal Concert Series Schedule includes:

  • July 10: Feedback
  • July 17: Who Dats
  • July 24: Triple Play
  • July 31: Road Less Travelled
  • Aug. 7: Stanton Band
  • Aug. 14: Vinyl Recovery
  • Aug. 21: Beggers Will Ride
  • Aug. 28: Blue Circle Band