It was an electrifying night of live music and dancing with jazz, funk, jam favorites LaMP (Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski), on March 6 in Cooperstown.
LaMP was pure joy to experience live – one of those rare bands where the musicianship was world-class, and the vibe was all fun. The show opened with a deep-dive funk-driven number that got the audience into the groove right from the start. The trio proceeded to deepen the groove as the first set progressed, culminating in a guitar-driven final song of the set from Scott Metzger.
The second set continued the jazzy, funk-driven vibe for over an hour, before closing the set with a tune featuring a reggae-calypso rhythm laid down by drummer Russ Lawton and Ray “The Milkman” Paczkowski that really got the crowd moving. After the encore was complete the band received a raucous standing ovation to complete the night on a high note.
It was an incredible night. Check out photos below!
The Great Music Continues in April
Get ready for more great music coming soon. Music lovers are in for an unforgettable evening on April 16 with Cerus Quartet, the internationally acclaimed and award-winning chamber ensemble dedicated to showcasing the dynamic sound of the saxophone in classical and contemporary music (7:30 PM, Fenimore Art Museum theater, Cooperstown). See here for more information. Buy tickets here.
The Cerus Quartet will be the final concert of Cooperstown Concerts’ 2025-2026 season.
Send Us Your Feedback
As we plan for the 2026-2027 season, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the shows you’ve attended and let us know the types of music or bands you’d like to see next. We’re constantly scouting bands as we look to bring high-quality, diverse music to you. Your feedback helps us present performances that truly resonate. Email us at info@cooperstownconcerts.org.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you to Randy Smith for Photos and Videos from the evening.
