Mark your calendars for Wednesday evening, July 8th, as Whiskey City kicks off another summer of Live on the Lake on the shores of beautiful Onota Lake!

Bring the whole family on Wednesday evenings in July and August for free live music, featuring rock, pop, blues, country, and more. There’s something for everyone. The bands sound amazing thanks to the sound reinforcement provided by Catamount Sound’s Brad Licht.

Stop by the Giant Haddad Dealerships tent to see the latest vehicles, then visit the Gateway Fiber tent and find out how you can save on high-speed internet service.

Enjoy delicious food and treats from Krispy Cones Ice Cream, Bee Bee’s Hot Spot, and Berkshire Kettle Creations and Lemonade.

Shuttle service is provided by Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, with shuttles running from the Taconic High School parking lot starting at 5:30.

So bring your lawn chair and join us as we kick off the season Wednesday evening, July 8th, from 6 to 8 PM, with Whiskey City.

Live on the Lake — a free community concert series — brought to you by Greylock Federal Credit Union: Where Opportunity Grows, the City of Pittsfield, and the Berkshires’ hit music station, Live 959.

Here's a look at the band lineup for Summer 2026

July 8 - Whiskey City

July 15 - Side-Eye Riley

July 22 - Circle of Stone

July 29 - Even it Up

August 5 - Movin' On

August 12 - Red Hot Lava

August 19 - Rev Tor

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