Steely Dan to show its mettle at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan will perform at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts’ Pavilion Stage on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m., with Sam Yahel opening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Steely Dan is on the road with its Think Fast, Steely Dan Summer Tour 2008. Becker and Fagen will draw from their three-decade-plus catalog of signature hits and album favorites, supported, as always, by their tight, sophisticated band of world-class R&B and jazz players. Set lists may also sample from Fagen’s just released “Nightfly Trilogy,” and Becker’s new solo album, “Circus Money.” A few surprises are likely to pop up in the set as well.

In addition, concertgoers will be treated an opening act, the Sam Yahel Band, hand-selected by connoisseurs Becker and Fagen. A Hammond B-3 specialist, keyboardist Sam Yahel is a progressive musician with a bent toward mixing expansive post-bop and cerebral organ trio funk.

Since moving to New York City in 1990, Yahel has performed and recorded with a wide array of name musicians, including trumpeter Ryan Kisor, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, guitarist Bill Frisell, saxophonist Joshua Redman, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux, funk legend Maceo Parker and others. He has released a handful of albums under his own name, including “Truth and Beauty” in 2007.

Reserved ticket prices are $109, $79, $59 and $29 for lawn. Concert attendees can also add a ticket for The Museum at Bethel Woods and make a full day of their visit. Tickets are available at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, by phone at 845/454-3388, and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are also available in-person at the Bethel Woods box office. Parking is free.