Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra - Salsa

Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra - Latin, Salsa

We are so excited that WSO is coming back to AotL and the Summer Concerts. Their past visits were sensational; their appearances had two of the largest audiences we have ever had. Based in Brooklyn but with their musicians' roots in Puerto Rico and South America, WSO imparts its infectious energy to all.  

The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra is a thrilling large salsa group which plays dynamic, dura arrangements of indie rock tunes we love. No bananas in the hair; this is innovative, astonishing salsa with a new, vibrant aesthetic. With an ever-evolving set list that includes songs by Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, Spoon, M83, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Black Keys, and many more, the WSO has taken the typical salsa form and infused it with a completely modern identity. The explosive arrangements have established the band as a groundbreaking force in the New York underground, and has led to international acclaim for its completely new approach to the genre. 

The WSO has been featured recently at TEDx Bushwick, New Year’s Eve 2014 at The Kennedy Center, in Rolling Stone Magazine (on the Latin Hot List), and on MTV Iggy, Telemundo, Univision, and on the nationally syndicated program LatiNation on Fox. Recent shows include Blue Note Jazz Festival at B.B.Kings 42nd Street, The Brooklyn Bowl, SOBs (Sounds of Brazil), The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Subrosa, Musikfest PA, and many more.

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Our Summer Concert Series in July concerts are generally offered on a pay-as-you-wish basis and take place on the Boyd Family Concert Lawn aside Lake Carmel.

All concerts in this July series are on Fridays and start at 7 PM. Concerts are rain or shine and may be held indoors if it is severe weather.

Lawn chairs, food and drink are welcome. Limited refreshments will be available on site. Parking is limited so we suggest arriving at least 20 minutes before the concert.

All these events are made possible by the many local business sponsors who support us, so we ask that you support their endeavors.

Email office@artsonthelake.org for any questions or call 845 228 2685.

These concerts are made possible by our supporters and in part through the Putnam Arts Council's Arts Link Grant Program with Public Funds provided from the Putnam Count and through the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor's office and the NY State Legislature.

We are grateful to the staff of the Putnam Arts Council for their excellence in supporting the arts throughout Putnam County.

Most of all we are grateful to the sponsors who make these concerts possible.  Please support their business.

2024 Sponsors

Double Diamond

Boyd Artesian Well Co., Inc.

Diamond

Patterson Crossing Reality CO. LLC. (Camarda Realty Investments )
PCSB Community Foundation
Putnam Septic

Platinum

Burke Energy
Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce
Chris' Automotive Center
Holly Real Estate
Kent Countryside Nursery Inc.
Kent Liquors
Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock
Radovich and Dean Music, Inc.
Volz Auto Group - Meadowland of Carmel

Gold

Charles Li - RE/MAX Town & Country
Extreme Designs
George Hartshorn Paving
Kotzur
Sal Tripi CPA
Spotless Cleaning Systems
Tavern on 52
The New 52 Nails and Sap Inc.
Timothy J. Curtiss, Esq.
Twilight Orchestra

Silver

Aaspen HVAC, Inc
Anthony Jewelers
Balsamo Cordovano Funeral Home
Carmel Advertising Specialties Co.
Cassidy Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Cutillos Restaurant
Doyle Dental
Eileen Civitillo Landscape Design Inc.
Friends of Kent Library
Kent Chiropractic - Dr. Louis Sacer
Law Office of Thomas J. Jacobellis
Patterson Auto Body and Service Center
Putnam Wines & Spirits
Tyndall Septic Systems Inc.
Well Pump Pro

Friend

Carmel Nursery School
Drew Nursery School
Katherine's Gift Shop
Metric Motors
Putnam Propane