100.9/107.1 The Cat introduces our Strings For Service concert, featuring singer/songwriter Greylan James ("Water At A Wedding", "Next Thing You Know"), Dave & Renee from Skeeter Creek, as well as Holdyn Barder & Michael James!
We'll be raising money for Operation At Ease, a local organization that connects service dogs with veterans and first responders.
Anytime you win on 100.9/107.1 The Cat from now until the concert, you'll win 4 passes to the show!
Doors are at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm!
Plus, you can enter to win your way on the guest list at the bottom of this page!
Must be 21+ to enter Vapor at Saratoga Casino Hotel
About the Artists
Greylan James
From the moment his Papaw gifted him his first guitar at the age of five, one of Nashville’s most exciting young breakout country stars Greylan James knew he was meant to be a musician. The Knoxville-raised artist-on-the-rise has been manifesting his vision of country music stardom since his earliest days: from those cleats and cowboy hats he wore to school to playing every sort of live show imaginable from tailgates to patios and dive bars to funerals around his hometown. Since arriving in Music City, Greylan has become a “celebrated songwriter” (Country Now) earning cuts from some of country music’s most notable artists including Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen, Cole Swindell, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Bailey Zimmerman, BRELAND and more.
The singer-songwriter earned his first ACM Award for Song of the Year, co-writing Jordan Davis’ No. 1 smash hit “Next Thing You Know.” The song also earned Greylan a BMI Award and his first CMA Award nomination for Song of the Year. To date, Greylan’s songbook has landed three No. 1 hits and amassed over 900M streams. And while Greylan has undoubtedly been incredibly successful penning hits for others in the writer’s room, he’s ready to strike out on his own. His growing catalog of songs, including his buzzy Top 20 single “Water At A Wedding,” highlight why SiriusXM dubbed him “a superstar just beginning to hit his stride” with his “impeccable songwriting and artistry.” Greylan has toured with artists like Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery and wrapped 2025 on Cole Swindell’s Happy Hour Sad Tour.
Dave & Renee from Skeeter Creek
We don't think an introduction is necessary as Dave & Renee are part of the legendary Capital Region group Skeeter Creek -- Upstate New York's #1 Modern Country Band... but here's a bit of info on them anyway!
David Ahl
After being the drummer and lead vocalist in many rock bands from 1999 to 2007 Dave decided he wanted to just take the lead vocalist role and drop the drums. Not very familiar with country music he auditioned for the Back40 Band in 2007 and landed the job. After being w Back40 for a couple years he auditioned for Skeeter Creek and was hired instantly. Being w SK for 11 years Dave has captured the NCMA Male Vocalist Award in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. His Wife Renee and Dave also won Duo Of The Year in the Albany-Adirondack Wedding Association Awards in 2018 and 2019.
Renee Lussier
Renee was only 8 years old when she discovered she wanted to be a musician. By the time she turned 15 years old, her mother and father formed Renee Lussier and BranchWater, which allowed for the opportunity for Renee to join Skeeter Creek at 19 years old. Almost a decade later, she still enjoys the rush of playing to the infamous SK crowds! Throughout her career, she has won various singing competitions and has been voted Musician of the Year and Best Female Vocalist in the Capital District for multiple years running. Some of her musical influences are Patsy Cline, Hillary Scott from Lady A, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland, and Pat Benatar.
Quickly emerging as one of Nashville’s next-generation superstars, country artist Holdyn Barder is stepping confidently into his next chapter – defined by his distinct voice, raw storytelling, and stadium-oriented performance energy. With a newly evolved sound, Holdyn is building a high-octane live show engineered for massive venues, setting his sights firmly on becoming a future CMA Entertainer of the Year and a defining stadium headliner of his generation.
The Houston-born, Philly-raised singer found early breakout success with his Philadelphia Eagles‑themed love song “Go Birds,” which dominated regional social feeds, earned major‑market press, and racked up over 1M + global streams. Building on that momentum, his 2025 album Better Down The Shore debuted with 1.5M + streams—outpacing his earlier EP The 215 Tapes and solidifying his Northeast indie country dominance.
A CMA voting member, Barefoot Country Music Fest Hometown Star winner, and NSAI “Ones to Watch” songwriter, Holdyn has accumulated 5.5M + total global streams to date. He has supported major headliners including Post Malone, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Darius Rucker, and Chris Janson, while gracing stages from CMA Fest’s Discover Stage to the Ryman’s PNC Plaza Stage.
As he prepares for his Fall 2026 co-headlining Miles To Go Tour alongside Michael James and puts the finishing touches on his highly anticipated sophomore album, Holdyn Barder continues his relentless climb… growing one fan, one show, and one city at a time
Michael James
Michael James is a rising artist in the country music scene, known for his authentic storytelling and natural connection with audiences. Raised near the beach on the south shore of Long Island, his passion for country music was ignited at age 13 after attending a Kenny Chesney concert with his father—an experience that set his path in motion. After multiple concussions brought his athletic career to an early end, Michael turned to music as a way to rediscover his purpose. At 19, he invested his savings from part-time jobs into his first guitar and taught himself to play through YouTube tutorials. That determination has since led him to share the stage with acts such as LOCASH, Josh Ross, Restless Road, and Bryce Leatherwood.
Michael’s music reflects his own life experiences, delivered with honesty and relatability, while his faith plays a central role in shaping songs that uplift and encourage. Blending heartfelt lyrics with a feel good, modern country sound, Michael James is quickly establishing himself as an artist to watch—one whose journey is only just beginning.
