# Event Details - **Event Name**: AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: AMERICA 250: Join us for a FREE Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers and Special Guest Michael C. ClarkeAbout this EventJuly 5, 2026 - DAY ONE of America's Next 250 - come celebrate with music, songs and stories brought to you by The Little Zippers, with special guest the Irish American Heritage Museum's Executive Director, Michael C. Clarke.The Little Zippers are Eddies Award winners Levi and Lucia Byrd. Levi, a native Virginian, hooked up with Lucia, a native New Yorker, 28 years ago in Hollywood, California and they’ve been together ever since. Levi was Samona Cooke’s musical director and also worked on projects at Jackson Records. Levi’s lead guitar, tenor sax, vocal skills, and 50 years of musical experience, combined with Lucia’s bluesy vocals, outgoing personality, harmonica licks and keyboard skills, consummate with a diverse and entertaining Duo. Lucia has appeared in motion pictures, including Fatal Beauty,with Whoopie Goldberg.Lucia and Levi backed up Edwin Birdsong who had funk and disco hits during the 70’s and 80’s. Levi also played with Joyce Irby of the Climax Band who had several hits in the 80’s and 90’s. For more information on The Little Zippers, see their website here.This is a FREE event that is fully funded by the Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF).Special thanks to this event's other sponsors, Albany County, Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany and the Flanagan Family.SHOW YOUR TICKET ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW AT COMMON ROOTS BREWING COMPANY AND GET SPECIAL IAHM BUY ONE/GET ONE DRINK SPECIAL. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/275b2810-74c9-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w572-h740-dc0746c1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/278aeaa0-74c9-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1200-h225-dc040608-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/27c2ea90-74c9-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w733-h740-dc2e2b38-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/27f82b60-74c9-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2837cc70-74c9-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w636-h740-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/286fa550-74c9-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1200-h673-dc797a7c-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/america-250-a-musical-celebration-with-the-little-zippers/100001992774563363 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Irish American Heritage Museum - **lat**: 42.6542839 - **long**: -73.74825 - **full address**: Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ee72601e3d41ceb4156067242bc34bf734b0cf7d650ec3624ecaf0b859fce773-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc0747c1-gmir.jpg?v=1782854292 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers being held? - **A:** AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers? - **A:** AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers is organized by Irish American Heritage Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AMERICA 250: A Musical Celebration with The Little Zippers is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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