Upbeat on the Roof with Oobleck

Join us Thursday, July 9, at 6 pm for the kickoff of our 2026 Upbeat on the Roof Concert series with an evening featuring funk-music ensemble Oobleck. The performance takes place on the lawn outside the Tang. Bring picnic blankets, camping chairs, and your own food and drink. Kids can get craft kits from Tang Art Educators at every concert starting at 5:30.

Oobleck is a high-octane, five-piece funk band that’s been playing around the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Vermont since 2008. They play grungy original horn funk inspired by the after-dark variety of New Orleans street music. It’s a melee of horns, super heavy drums and bass, and your favorite type of chunky guitar riffing that leaves your bum shaking and your face grinning. Highly improvised, kinetic, effect-soaked horns create textural soundscapes with razor sharp horn lines. The vibe is high-energy and dance-focused. “Sometimes they pump out the stone-cold soul-funk of the JBs. Sometimes they veer into the Afro-funk of Fela Kuti. And sometimes…they head off into Frank Zappa’s Grand Wazoo territory” (Nippertown).

About Upbeat on the Roof
Upbeat on the Roof is the Tang Museum’s free, outdoor summer concert series on the grounds of the museum. The series highlights regional musical talent in an array of styles. Concerts take place on the lawn outside the Tang every Thursday evening from July 9 through August 20 at 6 pm and are free and open to the public.

Crafts on the Grass
Tang Art Educators offer crafts for kids at every concert, starting at 5:30. A different craft will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision recommended. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.