Tucker Callander, a native of the Capital Region, has been performing in the area since he was 10 years old. He attended Syracuse University where he earned a degree in Classical Violin Performance and served as the concertmaster. Go Cuse! After graduating, he began branching out of the classical world and exploring a variety of genres, from bluegrass to jazz to rock. Tucker prides himself on being a versatile musician, being able to sight read and use his ear to adapt to any situation. He has played in front of sold out crowds at the Times Union Center, Turning Stone, Country Fest and Caffe Lena. He currently plays in several groups in the Capital Region and loves to play that fiddle.
Thursday night Hot Club Trio
residency at the beautiful
Mouzon House
6:00 - 9:00
Thursday night Hot Club Trio
residency at the beautiful
Mouzon House
6:00 - 9:00
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Photos: Diana Backer, HBT, Heather Bohm-Tallman
As many of you have noticed, our Hot Club family continues to grow as you see the core of the ensemble playing with different talented musicians. Indeed, as we evolve, we move more toward what might be called the Hot Club of Saratoga Collective. You will continue to see the familiar faces of our core members and the many talented players you often see with us. In addition to that, we are now inviting guest artists to join Hot Club of Saratoga for a residency for a couple of weeks or months at a time. We are excited to welcome some outstanding players from the greater gypsy jazz community that, because of our distance, we would otherwise rarely get to play with! And you would otherwise likely not have the opportunity to hear.
As part of one of our goal to enhance and build the local Gypsy Jazz community, we are excited to partner with Caffe Lena in The Hot Club Series, which will feature the current artist-in-residences in a concert and open gypsy jazz jam, whenever we can match schedules. (see below for more details)
At this time we are are offering residencies for lead guitarists.
If you are interested in a residency with Hot Club of Saratoga, please contact us here: hotclubofsaratoga@gmail.com.
Chad Tallman on solo guitar brings his study of Django’s style and unique phrasing to every performance. He earned a music degree at Ithaca College with a focus on classical guitar. In addition to teaching guitar, Chad has played in several rock and funk bands over the years. He had stopped playing guitar altogether at one point for 2 years when one day he heard Django with fresh ears. He pulled the guitar back out with renewed enthusiasm and hasn’t looked back since. When not playing guitar you can usually find him creating a different sort of sweet lick at The Bread Basket Bakery where he is pastry chef in his family business.
Wednesdays
Hamlet and Ghost, 7-10
24 Caroline St.
518.450.7287
Craft Cocktails
Hamlet and Ghost, 7-10
24 Caroline St.
518.450.7287
Craft Cocktails
Catch Hot Club of Saratoga Weekly
There's nothing quite like catching the full Hot Club of Saratoga Quintet live.
But in between those appearances you can catch
a trio of Hot Club members weekly at these fine local
Saratoga establishments.
There's nothing quite like catching the full Hot Club of Saratoga Quintet live.
But in between those appearances you can catch
a trio of Hot Club members weekly at these fine local
Saratoga establishments.
Slowing it down a bit at Seventy Main, Greenwich, NY. April 2015. Danse Norvegienne (Norwegian Dance).
The full HCS quintet at Lanie's Cafe, March 2014. It Don't Mean A Thing.
Chad and Chuck with Bobby Kendall on bass, backing Giacomo Smith, former Saratogian, now Londoner, for his Caffe Lena show. After You've Gone.
Saratoga Race Course, 2015, Swing 48, Hot Club joined Giacomo Smith, Sam the Bugler (race bugler), and Peter Davis.
Saturday Brunches
The Blue Hen 11-2
365 Broadway
518.203.200
Fine Dining, Elegant Atmosphere
(breakfast served 6:30-2:00)
The Blue Hen 11-2
365 Broadway
518.203.200
Fine Dining, Elegant Atmosphere
(breakfast served 6:30-2:00)
July 24, Tuesday: 4:30-8:00, Goode Farm, Petanque, Ballston Spa, NY
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Sunday Summer Brunches
Salt & Char, noon-3
353 Broadway
518.450.7500
Brunch Menu, On the Veranda
(Inside in Poor Weather)
Salt & Char, noon-3
353 Broadway
518.450.7500
Brunch Menu, On the Veranda
(Inside in Poor Weather)