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Music Under the Stars 2023

The Lakeside Summer Concert Series at the Windlass

A stack of photographs showing the Music Under the Stars event

Summer 2025

Wednesday Nights
June 11th - September 3th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

See Tickets and Pricing

About

Our lakeside summer concert series “Music Under the Stars” began the summer of 2017 to provide good music, great food, and a fun atmosphere for people on and off land. Each performance is carefully selected – making sure that we deliver a range of styles to satisfy our guests. Whether you are a dancer, a head bopper, or are looking for a low-key space to socialize – this summer concert series is for you!

The 2025 Line Up
 

JUNE 11 · THE WOOD VIBRATIONS

For those seeking a truly unique and musical expereince, this 4-piece band has a repertoire of songs. to name a few artists covered, Frank Sinatra, Queen, Pearl Jam, Simon and Garfunkle, and the Backstreet boys, Wood Virations have something for everyone!

 

 

JUNE 18 · BOBBY SYVARTH

Americana/Roots Rock

JUNE 25 · RATED R BAND

​This is not your average Classic Rock Band! The Rated R Band features powerful vocals with killer three-part harmonies performing a variety of songs from the 60's through today. Rock, Funk, Blues, Soul, Country & Pop.

JULY 2 · NELSON CANTILLO & TOM HAMMER

Local artists, Nelson Cantillo and Tom Hammer, former co-writer and keyboardist for Cindi Lauper, bring a unique blend of piano, voice and percussion to the stage, performing covers such as Elton John, Billy Joel, Coldplay, Carole King and more. 

JULY 09 · THE KOOTZ

It's the "Rock 'n Roll with Fiber" world of this group of Jersey-guys and their 'musical friends', who just can't seem to 'retire their guitars'.... and likely never will! The collective passion for classic rock, pop, soul and blues... and just 'plain old making great music' has been a driving force..... even a 'mantra' in assembling 'The Kootz' band

JULY 16 · DOUBLEDAY DOES DEAD

Pop Rock/Grateful Dead 

JULY 23 · BLUE COUNTRY

Blue Country is a fun group of serious musicians playing old school country and folk Americana. Think Willie Nelson meets the Soggy Bottom Boys. With influences from Hank to Willie, along with some Jimmy Hendricks and George Jones, this group will have your boots dancin’ all evening long!

JULY 30 · VERA & THE FORCE

Vera and The Force is a five-piece rock band well known in the tri-state area, that plays a wide range of covers from the 60’s to today! Our set lists include all the best music from a variety of different genres: Rock n Roll, Motown, Country, Southern Rock, Blues, Pop, and even Disco!

AUG 06 · PETER & THE MASTER KEYS

Peter & the Master Keys' music is the perfect blend of cool sophistication and rootsy soul. Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 40s through 60s with a dash of rock n’ roll thrown into the mix, they pay homage to an earlier era of live music.e, Reel Big Fish, and more. They've discovered that "everything's better with horns!"

AUG 13 · BLACK TIE GROOVE

Bringing a high-energy experience to the Windlass with the right balance of fun and sophistication, Black Tie Groove performs songs from the likes of Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Zac Brown Band, Buddy Holly, Styx and The Commodores just to name a few!

AUG 20 · COUNTRY COMFORT

Country Comfort plays hits from today's top male and female country artists, with the occasional classic favorite thrown in. With strong male and femal vocal performances, duets, and captivating harmonies - every performance turns into a country party! 

AUG 27 · TREBLE BAND

With incredible female and male lead vocals and hard charging rhythm section and horn section, the band leaves no stone unturned when it comes to styles. With influences such as early blues artists, R&B greats, mega rock acts and all the way to the monster hits of today...TREBLE covers it all.

SEPT 03 · CAPTAINS OF LEISURE

A dynamic 8-piece horn-driven band playing favorites such as classic Motown, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, to Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers and more. You'll find plenty of tunes to dance and sing along to!

   

Reservations

Reservations for our 8th season are available for season and mini passes starting on April 16th

and single show tickets starting on May 7th.

All ticket prices are before tax and gratuity.

SEASON PASS

$325/Per Person
Includes: 13 Shows, Seats + 2 hr. Performance

$1,800/Season Glider
(6 guests max)

Includes: 13 Shows, Seats + 2 hr.Performance

$2,100/Season Premium 
Glider (6 guests max)

Includes: 13 Shows, Seats + 2 hr. Performance

MINI PASS

$175/Per Person
Includes: Choice of 7 Shows, Seats + 2 hr. Performance

$1050/Mini Glider
(6 guests max) 

Includes: Choice of 7 Shows, Seats + 2 hr. Performance

$1250/Mini Premium
Glider (6 guests max) 

Includes: Choice of 7 Shows, Seats + 2 hr. Performance

SINGLE SHOW

$25/Per Person
Includes: Seats + 2 hr. Performance

$150/Glider
(6 guests max)

Includes: Seats + 2 hr. Performance

$200/Premium Glider
(6 guests max)

Includes: Seats + 2 hr. Performance

 

Reservations can be made by calling 973-663-0566 or emailing music@thewindlass.com.

Special Menu by the Windlass 

Music Under The Stars is excited to annouce that for the 2025 Summer Concert Series, The Windlass will be offering a special a la carte menu created by Executive Chef Eddie, for you and your guest to choose from!

Menu coming soon