{"id":60487,"date":"2018-05-29T08:59:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T12:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=60487"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:28:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:28:16","slug":"woodstock-reinvented-a-summer-concert-series-in-the-catskills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/60487\/woodstock-reinvented-a-summer-concert-series-in-the-catskills\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodstock Reinvented: A Summer Concert Series in the Catskills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its name, the 1969 Woodstock Festival did not actually take place in Woodstock New York. The event that would forever change history happened nearby on the dairy farm of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max Yasgur<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Bethel Woods: a place which, so many years later still maintains its musical roots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That original farm site has since become the site of world class <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethelwoodscenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; more refined but still just as committed to bringing people together in the name of art. And next year, music enthusiasts will officially commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Woodstock Music &amp; Art Fair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer, New Yorkers get to celebrate early with a new concert series in honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary which offers impressive musical acts mixed with an easy-to-get-to weekend destination. Offering a combination of epic performances, nature, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmptravelinc.com\/concerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable package prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s a music lovers outdoor dream.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60489 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-350x262.png\" alt=\"woodstock field bethel woods\" width=\"350\" height=\"262\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60489 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-350x262.png\" alt=\"woodstock field bethel woods\" width=\"350\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-350x262.png 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-1832x1374.png 1832w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-1376x1032.png 1376w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-1044x783.png 1044w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-632x474.png 632w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash-536x402.png 536w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catskills-Unsplash.png 1368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>The Backdrop:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Yorkers are no strangers to headlining bands and high profile performances but this concert series offers more than just music. Here sounds mix with sights with the stunning backdrop of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sullivancatskills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sullivan Catskills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an area that has been a weekend getaway for New Yorkers for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a place to relax after a hectic week and a place where nature lovers enjoy expansive views and starry night skies. Meanwhile, the adventurous will find a feast of trails and rivers to explore by foot, bike or boat. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BethelWoods-Image.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60488 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BethelWoods-Image-350x250.jpg\" alt=\"bethel woods concert\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60488 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BethelWoods-Image-350x250.jpg\" alt=\"bethel woods concert\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BethelWoods-Image-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BethelWoods-Image.jpg 527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>The Music:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Steve Miller Band to Lady Antebellum, there\u2019s something for everyone this summer. The gorgeous Bethel Woods pavilion is situated on 800-acres of property and fits 15,000 people &#8211; so bring a friend, or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 359px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"372\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 10px; background-color: #e9e9e9;\" width=\"450px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2018 Summer Schedule Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60497 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roger-af7a2a64a3-350x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"219\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60497 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roger-af7a2a64a3-350x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roger-af7a2a64a3-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roger-af7a2a64a3-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roger-af7a2a64a3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday June 8th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roger Daltrey: Performs The Who&#8217;s &#8216;Tommy&#8217; <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saturday June 16th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K104&#8217;s Kfest 2018 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday June 29th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steve Miller Band With Peter Frampton<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saturday July 14th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steely Dan &amp; The Doobie Brothers<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Thursday July 26th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lady Antebellum &amp; Darius Rucker With Special Guest Russell Dickerson <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sunday August 5th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beach Boys With Special Guest The Righteous Brothers <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend)<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steve Martin &amp; Martin Short<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend)<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judas Priest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/museum-at-Bethel-Woods-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60490 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/museum-at-Bethel-Woods--350x250.jpg\" alt=\"museum at bethel woods\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60490 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/museum-at-Bethel-Woods--350x250.jpg\" alt=\"museum at bethel woods\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/museum-at-Bethel-Woods--350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/museum-at-Bethel-Woods-.jpg 527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Explore the History: <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before settling in for a concert, attendees will find the on-site museum a fascinating window into the history of the area. Along with video footage and artifacts from 1969, the museum also dives into the butterfly effect Woodstock had on American history, connecting the now iconic event to our lives today. One of the most unique aspects of the museum experience is the docents, many of whom were at the original Woodstock festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Insider Tip:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a package deal by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmptravelinc.com\/concerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking through local tour operator RMP Travel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their $250 package includes accommodation, transportation between the concert and hotel, concert tickets, and admission to the Bethel Woods Art Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get there &amp; Get Around:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Catskills can be tough without a car which is why the RMP Travel package (which includes a shuttle between hotel and concert) is a great option for those heading to Bethel Woods. We recommend choosing RW Catskills as your hotel package option as there are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myriad buses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that head there from the five boroughs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><em><b>Go Beyond Woodstock: <\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A journey back in time to Woodstock is just one of the experiences RMP Travel provides. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmptravelinc.com\/upstate-new-york\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay local<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their Catskills, Niagara or Montauk fly fishing excursions, Long Island Vineyards tour and winter ski trips to Hunter &amp; Windham. For 2019, they\u2019ve even created a special Pride Package for those looking to celebrate WorldPride and 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. Or go beyond the bounds of New York State with their seemingly endless <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmptravelinc.com\/programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group travel opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> around the U.S. Whether you\u2019re a student or senior, corporate team or theater group, looking for outdoor sports or indoor culture, RMP will create something special for your crew and can be contacted at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Operations2@rmptvl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operations2@rmptvl.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>This post brought to you by RMP Travel, Bethel Woods &amp; Sullivan Catskills.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite its name, the 1969 Woodstock Festival did not actually take place in Woodstock New York. The event that would forever change history happened nearby on the dairy farm of Max Yasgur in Bethel Woods: a place which, so many years later still maintains its musical roots. 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