Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

May 27 through September 30, 2005

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- . The sounds and rhythms of many kinds of music along with the best entertainers in the area return to the party tent this summer at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway. The Free Summer Concert Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the first performance by Good for the Soul on Friday, May 27 at 9 p.m. The series will continue every Friday and Saturday nights through September with the bonus of Thursday nights added to the schedule in July. Following a successful season last year, the tent at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is the perfect place to celebrate the summer season.

"Our first summer season in Saratoga Springs was very exciting and it is with great pleasure that we bring back the Free Summer Concert Series," said Jamie Hartman, General Manager of Saratoga Gaming and Raceway. "We heard only great feedback from the patrons and community members that attended the Series last year, and we wanted to provide that fun experience for them again," he added. The 110 foot by 40 foot tent is located next to the gaming facility and will offer a roomy seating area, a large bar for easy service with great drink specials, a terrific dance floor, and a stage with top-of-the-line sound and lighting equipment. The party tent will open at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights with live music acts beginning at 9 p.m. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to enter the tent. A short list of the bands performing include: The Burners UK, The Refrigerators, New York Players, The McKrells, and Hair of the Dog. Two special nights, Sundays June 5 and August 28, will be "Saratoga Sunday Dance Under the Tent" presented by Magic 100.9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for these special nights must be purchased in advance. For more information visit Magic 100.9 website at http://www.albanymagic.com/ . (NOTE: A complete of performer and event schedule is attached.)

The first gaming facility to open in New York State, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway boasts over 1,300 state-of-the-art video gaming machines, a full service restaurant with buffet, three full-service bars, a food court and deli, a gift shop, and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. Patrons can participate in our player rewards program, Player Extras Club while visiting the property. The 55,000 square foot gaming floor cost $15 million to construct and employs an additional 300 local residents. Our full service restaurant, overlooking the excitement of live harness racing, seats 400 guests and can accommodate large group events. Video gaming and food and beverage operations at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway are managed by Delaware North Companies Inc., a leading hospitality and entertainment management group headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week. Must be 18 years of age or older to play Video Gaming Machines. Please play responsibly. Simulcast races can be viewed Tuesday through Sunday. Live Harness races are held Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Post time for all races is 7:10 p.m. Must be 18 or older to wager on horses. For directions to the facility or further information, please visit our website at http://www.saratogagamingandraceway.com/ or call 1-800-727-2990.

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Calendar of Performers and Events May 27 -September 30, 2005

* Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m./Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available prior to the event in the Gift Shop or at the door. Cost is $12.50 for show only/$25 for dinner and show.

** Presented by Magic 100.9 FM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit http://www.albanymagic.com/

MAY Friday 27 Good for the Soul Saturday 28 The Big Smoothies Sunday 29 The Heaters

JUNE Friday 3 The McKrells Saturday 4 Singles Speed Dating (12-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required, sign up at http://www.thesinglesdatingevent.com/ ) Saturday 4 The Burners U.K. Sunday 5** "Magic Saratoga Sunday Dance Under the Tent" presented by Magic 100.9 FM Friday 10 New York Players Saturday 11 The Groove Syndicate Sunday 12* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 15 Polka Night: The Rymanowski Brothers (7-10 p.m.) Friday 17 Bluz House Rockers Saturday 18 Cryin' Out Loud Friday 24 The McKrells Saturday 25 The Refrigerators Sunday 26* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 29 Polka Night: Fritz's Polka Band (7-10 p.m.)

JULY Friday 1 The Burners U. K. Saturday 2 The Big Smoothies Sunday 3 Big Medicine Wednesday 6 Polka Night: Tony's Polka Band (7-10 p.m.) Friday 8 New York Players Friday 15 Cryin' Out Loud Saturday 16 The Refrigerators Sunday 17* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 20 Polka Night: The Rymanowski Brothers (7-10 p.m.) Friday 22 The McKrells Saturday 23 Blue Hand Luke Wednesday 27 Doc Scanlon's All Stars starring Jill Hughes and Johnny Rabb Thursday 28 The Burners U.K. Friday 29 Good For the Soul Saturday 30 Bluz House Rockers Sunday 31* Comedy Night: TBA

AUGUST Wednesday 3 Polka Night: Fritz's Polka Band (7-10 p.m.) Thursday 4 Hair of the Dog Friday 5 Ernie Williams Saturday 6 Singles Speed Dating (12-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required at http://www.thesinglesdatingevent.com/ ) Saturday 6 TBA Thursday 11 The Burners U.K. Friday 12 The Big Smoothies Saturday 13 TBA Sunday 14* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 17 Polka Night: Tony's Polka Band (7-10 p.m.) Thursday 18 Hair of the Dog Friday 19 The Groove Syndicate Saturday 20 The McKrells Thursday 25 The Burners U.K. Friday 26 Bluz House Rockers Saturday 27 The Refrigerators Sunday 28** "Magic Saratoga Sunday Dance Under the Tent" presented by Magic 100.9 FM Wednesday 31 Polka Night: the Rymanowski Brothers (7-10 p.m.)

SEPTEMBER Friday 2 Hair of the Dog Saturday 3 The Big Smoothies Sunday 4 Nightclub: TBA Friday 9 Nightclub: TBA Saturday 10 Cryin' Out Loud Sunday 11* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 14 Polka Night: Fritz's Polka Band (7-10 p.m.) Friday 16 The Burners U.K. Saturday 17 The McKrells Friday 23 The Refrigerators Saturday 24 The Burners U.K. Sunday 25* Comedy Night: TBA Wednesday 28 Polka Night: The Rymanowski Brothers (7-10 p.m.) Friday 30 Bluz House Rockers

Source: Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

CONTACT: Elizabeth Wendel, PR Manager, +1-518-584-2110 ext. 5730, or Rita Cox, Director of Marketing, +1-518-584-2110 ext. 5716, both for Saratoga Gaming and Raceway

Web site: http://www.saratogaraceway.com/ http://www.albanymagic.com/ http://www.thesinglesdatingevent.com/

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