If you've never thought of Frost Ridge Campground in Le Roy as a great place to see live music, it might be time to change your perception.
Last summer, one of several live shows in the open-air music venue was Confederate Railroad.
On Sept. 23, country music superstar Marty Stuart -- a multi-talented, five-time Grammy Award winner -- and his Fabulous Superlatives will stop at Frost Ridge for a show that already has people from all over the Northeast requesting tickets.
"Each year we do this it just seems to get bigger and now we're really trying to grow it," said David Luetticke, who bought the campground in 2008 with his brother Greg.
Live music shows started with local bands a few years ago, which helped the brothers meet Brian Chase, who was able to bring in several regionally popular bands and he was also able to help them book W.C. Edgar, a former sideman for Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.
The Edgar connection led to the hit-making country band Confederate Railroad getting booked at Frost Ridge last June.
The booking agent for Confederate Railroad also represents Marty Stuart, so when it turned out that Stuart would be passing through Western New York, the agent called David and Greg to check on the availability of a tour date.
After the show was booked, word spread fast among Stuart's fans. VIP seating was sold out before the tickets were even printed and there's only six premium seats left. The first ticket sold went to a fan from Germany.
The brothers -- fellow refugees from Southern California -- have been slowly making improvements to Frost Ridge, adding more recreation programs and reconfiguring the park. They're pretty proud of this music venue -- they call it "Jam at Frost Ridge" -- that's coming to fruition on their secluded and rustic property.
"It has amazing acoustics," Greg said. "Every sound engineer that comes through here says the acoustics are amazing. Anywhere you go on the hill, it doesn't lose the sound at all."
Aaron Tippin has already been booked for next June and the brothers' hope to add more big name acts to the lineup.
Opening for Stuart will be Bush Hogs and Closing Times. Gates will open at 3 p.m. and the music starts at 4:30. Frost Ridge is located at 8101 Conlon Road.
Ruby Shooz will play Frost Ridge on Sept. 17.
Tickets can be purchased online with no service charge at frostridge.com.
never heard of this place
never heard of this place before. Now that the secret's out, are we going to have a list of underage drinkers from this place too, every time there's a concert like there is from Darien Lake ?????
First off, we'll report
First off, we'll report whatever press release the Sheriff's Office puts out.
But your comment reminded me I meant to ask about alcohol at the shows, so I called back. Greg said Spirits will be there to sell beer and wine.
Frost Ridge also has a zero-tolerance policy on underage drinking.
I saw Marty when he was an
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I saw Marty when he was an early teen, with Lester Flatt.
Introducing Dallas Wayne, Marty's wife's biggest fan.
And remember, Rick Perry is a phoney.
I'm sure Darien Lake has a
I'm sure Darien Lake has a zero-tolerance policy on underage drinking too. You can TELL by the number of ARRESTS !!!!
Darien Lake's last concert
Darien Lake's last concert (according to their web page) is Sept 14 - at least the police won't have to split their resources between two venues !!!!
Marty's old lady, no wonder
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Marty's old lady, no wonder he and Dallas Wayne are smitten.
But don't vote for Rick Perry.
Marty is Real Country, buy
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Marty is Real Country, buy extra tickets today and sell them for a profit on concert night.
But don't vote for Rick Perry. Instead go to see Marty Stuart in LeRoy. When will that happen again in your lifetime? Rick Perry's are a dime a dozen. Marty is priceless.
Do yourselves a favor and go
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Do yourselves a favor and go witness the mystery that is Real Country Music. In LeRoy, are you kidding me?
But don't get sucked into the lie that is Rick Perry, please use your mind.
You know, it sure looks like
You know, it sure looks like I'm horny for Connie too. Sorry Dallas Wayne and Marty, that's life. Go see Marty in the home of Jello, you won't regret it.
But don't take the bait on the Rick Trick.
I seen a guy walking into
I seen a guy walking into Batavia TOPS Markets last Saturday about 3pm looked identical to Marty Stuart and was dressed all country!!!! I still think it was him - I watched for him to come back out and he was only in the store maybe 10 minutes. Cart man thought it may be him too. makes one wonder if he is in the area early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's possible Nancy. That's
It's possible Nancy. That's exciting!
According to his tour page
According to his tour page he's touring the southern states now. Not him at Tops. But I'm sure if he was off, he'd be hanging in Genesee County...
A total flashback to the
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A total flashback to the Mariposa Folk Festival held in a dinky ass town in Ontario Province. I loved the campgrounds and the indoor stage, 1973 was a good year.
This isn't the same performance but it is the same band from the same year. That's why I like Youtube, I used to think my memories only belonged to me.