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What? at Party on the Patio
October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
What? – Horn Lead Funk Sixtet from New Paltz, NY
at Party on the Patio at the Waterhole
Free Show
October 8th, 2026
6pm – 10pm
Music Starts at 7pm
Outside
21+
Party on the Patio features Free live music every Thursday night at the Waterhole from April 23rd to October 22nd.
48 Main St. Saranac Lake, NY
Waterhole Music Lounge
www.saranaclakewaterhole.com
What?
New Paltz, NY
www.what.band
What? is a funk fusion sextet hailing out of the Hudson Valley of New York. Although commonly confused with the international sensation known as ‘The Who,’ What? has been pioneering their own path to success despite being put on second base by Russ Abbott in 1938. The band found their roots in 2016 when Ryan Perrone and Dan Steen met while studying music at SUNY New Paltz. They developed and honed their early sound, rehearsing weekly in bassist Jeremiah Mahoney’s lakeside living room.
After graduating in 2020, the band solidified their current line-up and all moved in together. What? consists of best friends Ryan Perrone on trombone, trumpet, keyboards and lead vocals; Dan Steen on guitar; Jared Nelson on guitar, and keyboards; Jeremiah Joseph Mahoney VI on bass; Alex Endres on drums, and Owen Moore on tenor & baritone saxophone.
Drawing influence from the serene landscape of the Catskills that inspired the likes of The Band and Donald Fagen, What? bridges the gap between funk, jazz fusion, and improvisational jam. Compared to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Vulfpeck, Phish and Snarky Puppy, What?’s eclectic taste in music lays the framework for a night that spans multiple genres.
With ever-changing setlists, the New Paltz Oracle writes, “the band emphasizes spontaneity and staying boundless.” Rock & roll, jazz, hip-hop, R&B and pop only scratch the surface of what the New York based band might bring at any given show. But what is for certain, is that they will keep the party going all night!
Party on the Patio is Sponsored By
Veterans Choice Creations
Athletic Brewing Co.
Surfside
Valley Builders
Long Run Wealth – Mercer Advisors
St. Lawrence Valley Roasters
Northern Power & Light
Hotel Saranac
Tri Lakes Vending
Tina Leonard Real Estate
Red Bull
ADK Party Music
