NYC Ska Orchestra brings genre legends to Saugerties this Saturday

Get ready to skank the night away with the NYC Ska Orchestra as they bring the rhythms of Jamaica’s 1950s and ’60s music to life in Saugerties this Saturday. This 20-piece powerhouse ensemble, led by the talented trumpeter and vocalist Kevin Batchelor, dives into the rich styles of ska, mento, rocksteady, and jazz. Featuring icons like octogenarian percussionist Larry McDonald and master drummer Carl Wright—alongside musicians who’ve played with reggae legends from Bob Marley to Toots & the Maytals—the orchestra promises an evening of dance-ready grooves and lush arrangements. New to the moves? A pre-show dance lesson has you covered, so all you’ll need is a beat and some dancing feet.