It’s been nearly 40 years since Dirty Dancing first hit the big screen—but the music, the moves, and the unforgettable Catskills setting still strike a chord.
Now, a group of local artists is bringing the soundtrack to life with a high-energy tribute concert happening Saturday, July 5 at Pelkey’s Tavern in Hankins, New York.
The Songs of Dirty Dancing features a full live band performing 18 songs from the iconic film—from the Ronettes to Otis Redding—and comedic hosts Bob Powers and Amanda Melson
We sat down with co-creator and guitarist Dave Keener and co-host Bob Powers to talk about how the show came together.
Image: Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the climactic scene. (Credit: Allstar/Vestron Pictures)