Nobody Puts This Show in a Corner! ‘The Songs of Dirty Dancing’ Brings Iconic Soundtrack to Life in the Catskills

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)