From left, Joe Kollar (banjo), Will Sigel (drums), Dan Forsyth (guitar) and Claire Byrne (fiddle) of the folk rock band Driftwood perform at the Waterhole bar in Saranac Lake. (Enterprise photo — Griffin Kelly)

SARANAC LAKE – Folk, rock and Americana band Driftwood returns to Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge stage on Friday, July 19.

“Growing up in the Chenango Bridge/ Binghamton area, I never really thought about it being an economically depressed town. To me, it was a perfect balance of rivers, woods, campfires, street signs, factories, and city lights, Joe Kollar (banjo, vocals) said, referencing the new album’s title. “Now, I know a little more about it being a post-industrial town, but still I see it as a diamond in the rough. I relate to the sort of underdog/uphill feel of the town.”

With the addition of drummer Will Sigel in April 2018, Driftwood feels like a new band.

“Will has elevated our sound without changing the intimate dynamic that is Driftwood,” observes Joey Arcuri (bass). With this added momentum and a new album, a nationwide tour is set in support of “Tree of Shade.”

Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase ($10) via www.saranaclakewaterhole.com or at the bar. Day of tickets will be $12.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Arthur Buezo of The Blind Owl Band performs his solo savage folk act, to start the night off musically at 9 p.m. This is a 21+ event.

On Thursday, July 18, Sammy Miller and The Congregation will take the Party on the Patio stage.