Participatory Music Events in the Speculator - Lake Pleasant - Wells - Piseco area

Jam sessions, open mics, local performances, etc.
(updated October 14, 2026)

Open Mic and/or Informal Jam (participants' choice) at the Lemon Tree Brewery TBD

The Lemon Tree is changing ownership/management and is temporarily closed. We expect open mic and jam events to be continued once things are worked out with the new management. Please email and message the Lemon Tree if you are interested in future events.

Karaoke at the Lemon Tree Brewery is held on an irregular schedule. Check the Lemon Tree Facebook page or call for updates.

"Music Circle" Informal Jam at the Lake Pleasant Public Library generally the first Sunday of every month.** (Nov. 1, Dec. 6, ...) Fall/winter start time is 3 PM and the session typically runs 2~3 hours. All abilities and instruments are welcome. A keyboard is available. If you just know 3 chords or want to sing along, or even just listen, that's great. If you can't play at all but want to learn, you are encouraged to come. We are playing for our enjoyment and as a learning experience. To preregister, email . **Preregisteration not required, however if there are no preregistered/confirmed attendees, the session will be cancelled** probably without much advance notice. You can just show up, but if you are travelling any distance it would be best to contact Pete Newell ahead of time to make sure it is "on." Schedule may change or additional sessions may be scheduled based on participant availability and interest.

To preregister or check event status for the above events, or indicate interest in additional jams, etc., please email

Introduction to Playing the Guitar 5 PM Friday November 20 at the Lake Pleasant Public Library. MUST RSVP by Nov 18. Class will be cancelled if there are no registrations. Call the library at 518-548-4411, or use this link.

Free Group Guitar Lesson(s) may be offered if there is sufficient interest. Email

Updates, additional events, and other info may be posted on the Lake Pleasant & Speculator, NY Facebook group.

Additional Open Mics and Jam Sessions will be set up if there is interest.

Speculator Village venue locations

Other nearby events:  Check the links for details and schedule verification.

• Open Mic at the Mohawk Harevest Coop in Gloversville 6:30 PM on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Open Mic at Vishnu Music in Johnstown 6:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month.
• Acoustic Jam at Long Lake Town Hall may be held 2~4 PM on the third Sunday of the month. No jam Oct. 18.
• Adirondack Bluegrass League Meeting, Pot Luck, & Jam 1 PM on the second Sunday of the month in Queensbury.
• Open Mic at Remsen Arts Center second Wednesday 6:30~9:30 PM through November 11, then resuming in the spring.
• Open Mic Map of events in Upstate NY and beyond

Live Music: let me know if you are having a music event in or near the Speculator region and I will post it here

Check the Upstate Music Live Facebook Group for additional events.

Many thanks for your interest. Hope to see you at a jam or open mic.