Sunday, December 30

Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm	Last Sunday of the Month: JAZZ BRUNCH with SWING DANCING too! with Saints of Swing, Order Rene Bailey's Gospel Album, Lone Pine Road Recording Studio, Rene's Gospel Recording Project Swing/Jump, Big Band, Blues, and Jazz	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Join us at The Falcon for our Last-Sunday-of-the-Month Residency. On different months, we will feature special guests & special salutes to Jazz Greats like Billy Holiday, Louie Prima, & more The Saints of Swing features Peter Tomlinson-piano; David Winograd-upright bass/tuba; Dale DeMarco-saxes/clarinet/flute/vocals; Larry Balestra-drums; and the phenomenal vocalist MISS RENE BAILEY. RENE is the REAL THING, as she sang with Louis Armstrong and Sam Cooke, among many others!. And maybe a GUEST artist or two will drop by! at the FALCON, a wonderful LISTENING, DANCING & EATING place in Marlboro, NY. Come for brunch! Great fun! Swing, Dixieland, Great American Standards, Romantic Ballads. . Come join us! & GET REAL HAPPY! Brunch starts at 10am. Music till 2pm MARVELOUS WOODEN DANCE FLOOR FOR YOU SWING DANCERS! Call The Falcon for more info: 845-236-7970
Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm	Sunday Brunch with Saints of Swing	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Led by David Winograd on Tuba / Bass with: Peter Tomlinson / Piano, Dale Demarco / Sax / Clarinet / Flute / Vocals, Larry Balestra / Drums, and featuring Miss Rene Bailey, who has sung with Louis Armstrong and Sam Cooke, on vocals! www.saintsofswing.com The SAINTS of SWING are an extraordinary collective of some of the tri-state area's finest performers with an eclectic, electric groove of foot-tappin' Swing classics - from spicy New Orleans Dixieland style (complete with a dancin' tuba player!), elegant NYC sizzlers, Motown, R&B, Ballroom favorites, Gospel, Latin, and Klezmer! There will be special salutes to jazz greats such as Billy Holiday and Louie Prima, among others.
Sunday 11:45 am to 1:45 am	Free Folk Brunch Show with The Whispering Tree Acoustic, Americana, and Folk/Traditional	Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY   See Map
	Want some soaring vocals, social commentary and a dash of français with those pancakes? Join us for fine food and a free performance from Franco/American folk duo, The Whispering Tree! Called “one of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC” by Deli Magazine, The Whispering Tree includes singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. Together, they craft richly immersive folk-rock brimming with evocative lyrics and a panoramic musicality. Invisible Forces, the fourth recording by the fiercely independent twosome, debuted at #1 on the International Folk DJ charts in September 2018, with four tracks in the top 20. The album explores a deeply personal and political landscape, with themes of hope, despair and social consciousness. Facebook Event
Sunday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	An Evening of Swinging Revelry Awaits! with Holiday Swing!, Patrick Bartley Orchestra, DeWitt Fleming Jr., The Copacetics Swing/Jump, Big Band, Jazz, and Cabaret	Woodstock Playhouse 103 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Catskill Jazz Factory and the Woodstock Playhouse join forces with New York Hot Jazz Festival for a special and originally commissioned red-hot swingin’ holiday extravaganza, ‘Holiday Swing’, taking place at the Woodstock Playhouse. This festive double-bill sensation features two top ensembles in today's burgeoning NYC jazz scene, the Patrick Bartley Orchestra and The Copacetics, in a sizzling hot jazz extravaganza with a dollop of pre-New Year's Eve celebratory spirit mixed in! The show will feature red hot stylings of the Patrick Bartley Orchestra, the swinging vocal harmonies of The Copacetics, the exhilarating Tap Dance Wizardry of Dewitt Fleming Jr., and mellifluous vocals of Tatiana Eva-Marie, Charles Turner III, and Sasha Masakowski. Tickets: $40 - $55; with kids $15 for family attendance. Buy Tickets & More Information
Sunday 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm	Christmas Music from the British Isles with Newburgh Chorale Classical/Opera. Choral music	St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 15 South Avenue Beacon, NY   See Map
	The Newburgh Chorale is making its debut appearance in Beacon! Come hear joyous holiday music from the British Isles performed by an all-volunteer 30-voice choral group with piano accompaniment. More Information
Sunday 4:00 pm	JBH and The Revivals Every Sunday	Harmony Music Woodstock 50 Mill Hill Rd Woodstock, NY   See Map
Sunday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Sunday Evening Jazz with Trio of OZ: Omar Hakim & Rachel Z, Jonathan Toscano	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	"The Trio of Oz strikes that delicate balance between respecting tradition while refusing to be handcuffed by it." - All About Jazz http://thetrioofoz.com/bio/ The Trio of Oz, featuring Omar Hakim and Rachel Z, fuses rock, jazz, and jam into a must-hear musical statement, with arrangements by Rachel Z. Legendary drummer Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Sting) and Grammy winning pianist, Rachel Z (Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, Peter Gabriel) came together in 2010 to form the Trio of Oz. Their debut CD, The Trio of Oz, garnered rave reviews and Jazziz Magazine nominated it Best Jazz CD of the year. NYC bassist, Jonathan Toscano, joins Omar & Rachel, with the harmonic range and percussive feel that have made him a sought after man on the bandstand. Lost (Coldplay Cover): https://youtu.be/YbCyT3QY4uk

Monday, December 31

Monday 3:00 pm	Brooklyn's Penelope with Psychic Intuitive Penelope	Pamela's On the Hudson 1 Park PL Newburgh, NY   See Map
	15 min reading-$50 30 min reading-$75 45 min reading-$100 60 min reading-$125
Monday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm	New Years Eve Comedy Night with New Year Comedy Show and Buffet, mirna abada Comedic	Elsie's Place 1475 Route 208 wallkill Wallkill, NY   See Map
	Hosted by: Rich Shultis $55 COVER ($50 before December 27) First showing: Buffet starts at 6PM, Show at 7PM Second showing: Buffet starts at 9PM, Show at 10PM RSVP 845-895-8975 More Information
Monday 7:00 pm to 12:00 am	New Years Eve Party with Soul Purpose Motown/R&B	Lydia's Cafe & Bar 7 Old US Highway 209 Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	Three course prix fixe dinner, dancing from 9pm, champagne toast at midnight $65. Dinner only, serving at 7pm - $50. Dancing only 9pm - midnight - $20. Call for reservations or visit us online. Menu and event calendar
Monday 8:00 pm to 1:00 am	Ring in the New Year! Roots Music	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	It's the BeanRunner Cafe's New Year's Eve tradition to bring in the New Year old school, house party style. This year, Chef Mo, from Touch of Class, will present a pre-fixed menu of his extraordinary Caribbean fusion delights. DJ Ted will spin his masterful mix of roots, rock, reggae, salsa, mambo, and more to keep us up and dancing through the New Year. Dinner will be served from 8:00-9:30. Chef Mo will get you started with a choice of chilli shrimp spring rolls, vegetable spring rolls or soup, followed by an entrée of Stuffed Chicken Supreme, Jack Daniel BBG Pork Ribs, or Grilled Salmon, served with vegetables and your choice of jasmine rice, or baked or mashed potatoes. Finally, Chef Mo serves up dessert, cake or sorbet, and at midnight, the BRC's complimentary personal-sized bottle of champagne to bring in the New Year. $50/person, $90/couple. Cash bar. Reserve early. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations.
Monday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	New Years Bash! with Acoustic Companion Acoustic, Covers, and Country	Private Party Cornwall, NY   See Map
Monday 8:00 pm to 12:30 am	New Year's Eve Opening Act !! with Ted Kooshian’s Standard Orbit Quartet, Dan Glaude /Saxophones/Flute,, Dick Sarpola /Bass, Warren Odze /Drums	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	“Hip, hip, hooray for musical insanity done right.” — Chris Spector, Midwest Record Underdog meets Sonny Rollins meets Mannix – come hear our jazz versions of TV and cartoon themes! Ted Kooshian’s (Piano/Arrangements) Standard Orbit Quartet performs Ted’s unique arrangements of influential music from his past (the 1960’s to now!) – including TV themes, cartoon themes, and pop tunes. They have been performing since 2006 – their first CD, "Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet," (2008) was released to critical acclaim, followed by "Underdog, And Other Stories..." (2009), listed among the "Top 10 Jazz CDs 2009". “The quality of musicianship is outstanding and the arrangements are fresh, inventive, and genius.” — Valerie Williams, Skope
Monday 8:00 pm to 12:30 am	New Year's Eve Main Stage !! with Ed Palermo Big Band presents THE EDDYS, Guest Host Napoleon Murphy Brock	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Ed’s interpretation of the music of iconoclastic composer Frank Zappa has brought him wide recognition. His first CD of this material, “the ed palermo big band plays the music of frank zappa”, garnered rave reviews. Downbeat magazine gave “the ed palermo big band plays the music of frank zappa” a 4-star review. Palermo’s second CD of Zappa material, entitled “Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance” has been received with equal enthusiasm from publications all over the world, including another rave from Downbeat. Ed's Nightmare: https://youtu.be/pMJs7p6cBbs Singer, saxophonist and flute player, Guest Host Napoleon Murphy Brock, is best known for his work with Frank Zappa in the 1970s, including the albums One Size Fits All, Roxy and Elsewhere, and Bongo Fury. His own most memorable vocal accomplishments are illustrated on the songs "Village of the Sun" and "Florentine Pogen." Grandsheiks: https://youtu.be/sZAqjfpA-84
Monday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	The Dylan Doyle Band Singer-Songwriter, Americana, and Rock (classic)	The High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road High Falls, NY   See Map
	Rock in the New Year with Dylan Doyle. The young artist has been creating a stir in the Hudson Valley as well as in pockets around the nation. He is steeped in everything from Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and John Lee Hooker to Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. Directions
Monday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Year's Eve Celebration with Chris Turpin Trio Contemporary, Pop/Soft Rock, and Acoustic. Your favorite standards; dance music and current hits	Vinum Cafe Brotherhood Winery - 84 Brotherhood Plaza Drive Washingtonville, NY   See Map
	Enjoy gourmet food and exceptional music as we celebrate 2018 and welcome in 2019. Chris Turpin will be joined by Dennis Blischak on piano and Larry Osborn on drums.
Monday 9:00 pm	The Flash Band Funk	Harmony Music Woodstock 50 Mill Hill Rd Woodstock, NY   See Map
Monday 9:00 pm	New Year's Eve Party with The Bernstein Bard Quart Americana, Blues, and Swing/Jump, Big Band	Unison Arts & Learning Center 68 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Come ring in 2019 at Unison! Ticket price includes one drink ticket and of course a wonderful night of music and dancing with the beloved Bernstein Bard Quartet! Additional beverages and snacks will be available. Buy Tickets Here
Monday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Ring in the new year with us! with The Connected Rock (classic), Dance	Catskill Mountains Resort 211 Mail Road Barryville, NY   See Map
	Ring in the New Year with us at the beautiful Catskill Mountains Resort! Make your reservations now! Click for more info. Give us a "Like" too! :)
Monday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	It's a Rock & Roll New Year's Eve at the Birdsall with Fat City Rockers Rock (50's-60's)	The Birdsall House 970 Main Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Kats & Kittens, Ring in the New Year with a swinging rock and roll show by The Fat City Rockers. Birdsall House has great food and drinks and is a festive spot to celebrate the new year. Special chef menu, $4 select pints, midnight toast and rock and roll. Let's kick off 2019 in style at Birdsall House. Don’t be “L-seven” Kats & Kittens, come Rock & Roll, Swing, Bop, or just get plain “Krazy Wild” with FCR.
Monday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Year's Eve !! with Chris O'Leary Band, Chris Vitarello/Guitar, Matt Raymond/Bass, Andy Stahl/Tenor Sax, Chris DiFrancesco/Baritone Sax, Jason Devlin/Drums	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Chris's world class blues band tucks into The Falcon Underground to deliver the New Year! http://thechrisolearyband.net/ The Chris O'Leary Band's music is rooted in the blues and steeped in the tradition of Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans with shades of New Orleans, rockabilly and big, high-energy sound. Levon Helm can be heard in Chris's early sessions, and sitting in with regular gigs. Soon, Levon asked Chris to join the house band at his new club in New Orleans. Chris’s band relocated and became the focal point of Levon Helm's Barn Burners, backing up touring stars and opening for New Orleans' finest players. Their CD" Gonna Die Tryin" is first-rate musi­cian­ship through­out, and the mate­r­ial truly shines. O’Leary’s band is a world-touring group on the rise. at Blues Now Basel, Switzerland: https://youtu.be/HOO4l3v971M Water's Risin': https://youtu.be/iefhZ6MY1Dc
Monday 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Almost Queen Rock (classic)	Paramount Hudson Valley Theater 1008 Brown Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Celebrate the New Year with Almost Queen! Meet and Greets Available! THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate 4 piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live show consisting of signature 4-part harmonies and genuine costumes while recapturing the live energy that is THE ultimate Queen experience. VIP Pre-Show Meet and Greet “Raise a Glass with Almost Queen” Very Limited Availability! Packages Includes: First Dibs on Merch, Autograph Session, Photo Op, Champagne Toast, Exclusive Sound Check! Admission: $30, $35, $45, $60 Event Info/Ticket Link

Tuesday, January 1

Tuesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Happy New Year Brunch with Big Joe Fitz and the LoFis Blues, Acoustic, and Dance	High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road (off Berme and Canal) High Falls, NY   See Map
	Welcome 2019 with Big Joe. Come down to the Cafe and work off those hangovers with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa while listening to some soothing music. Reservations are suggested. Directions

Wednesday, January 2

Wednesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Acoustic Open Mic Sessions, Host:Jason Gisser	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Every first Wednesday, acoustic musicians are welcome to SIGN UP & SIT IN on very special creative showcase for originals and covers. Guitar and piano provided by The Falcon Underground. https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/bio/4919948 Beginning at a very young age, Jason played music he could feel - influenced by funk, soul, and classic rock. Gisser has performed throughout NYC and the tri-state area, and hundreds of benefits for numerous benefits. Jason has shared the stage with Grand Funk Railroad, Three Dog Night, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Hoobastank among others. Currently Jason plays both solo acoustic and with The Jason Gisser Band. Reaching audiences with a feeling and charisma much deeper than the ears, he lets them feel his soul.
Wednesday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Common Tongue: Tongue Talk: Volume 3	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	In the style of a late night talk show "Tongue Talk" - with desk, chairs, host, Mike Burdge, and house band, Common Tongue - presents guests, both musical and comical! www.facebook.com/commontongueny/ Featuring: Sean Morrison / Piano/Keys, Bryan Ponton /Keys, Jyongyoon Lee /Guitar, Sam Smith /Bass, Bryan Kopchak /Drums and Jeff Haynes /Percussion Common Tongue, individually and collectively, have had the pleasure of playing with and supporting a multitude of artists throughout the Hudson Valley. Each member of the band is able share and play the music they are passionate about, as well as the music of the great artists that have been their inspirations. Common Tongue (formerly The Real Fake Doors): https://soundcloud.com/user-839507370/sets/real-fake-doors-lo-ep
Wednesday 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm	Syracuse/Siegel Duo Presents Int'l Award Winning Pianist Nick Hetko! with Syracuse/Siegel featuring Armen Donelian!, Jeff , Rich Syracuse, Armen Donelian Jazz. Originals and Standards	Catskill Mountain Pizza Company 51 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY   See Map
	International renown pianist Armen Donelian joins the rhythm section of Rich Syracuse (bass) and Jeff “Siege” Siegel (drums) in a night of exciting originals and standards. No Cover! Delicious food & drink and wonderful vibe! No Cover!

Thursday, January 3

Thursday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	The Naturals Band Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Covers	Pamela's On the Hudson 1 Park PL Newburgh, NY   See Map
	The Naturals are a youthful band with an excellent versatility. Based in Beacon, NY they play extensively throughout the Hudson Valley region and beyond from Maine, all the way down to Texas. From playing old gems to modern hits, they feature a wide range of talent from all three members with Van as the lead vocalist, Nelsy, the percussionist and feature vocalist and Dan on the lead guitar. Their inspirations include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Petty, Kimbra, Jill Scott, John Mayer, Tallest Man on Earth an so many more.
Thursday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Pete Levin Organ Trio, Pete Levin/Keys, Mike DeMicco/Guitar, Jeff Siegel/Drums	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	In a diverse career spanning decades, keyboardist/arranger Pete Levin has performed and recorded with hundreds of notable artists including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Lenny White, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius and Robbie Robertson. He received accolades for his years with the legendary Gil Evans and with jazz icon Jimmy Giuffre. Pete recently released "The Levin Brothers" album with brother, iconic bass player Tony Levin. Mike DeMicco since 1980 has performed with Dave Brubeck, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Jack DeJohnette, Nick Brignola, Warren Bernhardt, Lee Shaw, Rory Block, James & Livingston Taylor, and Professor “Louie” and The Crowmatix, among others. A member of the Sir Roland Hanna Trio from 1994-99, Siegel's diverse career includes performances with notables Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Mose Allison, John Medeski, Arturo O'Farrill and Tony Levin, among others. Siegel teaches at The New School, SUNY New Paltz and WCSU.
Thursday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	The Music of Tito Puente!! with Latin Jazz Express	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	This evening is devoted to the works of Tito Puente, sometimes called the "King of Latin Jazz" or simply "El Rey" ("The King"), who made an indelible mark on Latin and popular culture. In addition to recording more than 100 albums, garnering Grammy nominations and Awards, and creating more than 200 compositions, Puente was and continues to be a highly revered musical legend in Latin music and jazz circles. http://latinjazzny.com/home The Latin Jazz Express A seven piece band dedicated to keeping the sounds and spirit of this music alive, Larry Moses' "Latin Jazz Explosion" is what happens when the sophisticated sounds of jazz mix it up with the red-hot Latin rhythms of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the streets of NYC. What a Line-Up! : Larry Moses /Trumpet / Arrangements, James Ratner / Piano / Arrangements, Ken Gioffre / Saxophone, Harvey Tibbs / Trombone, Tomas Martin Lopez / Timbales, Pito Castillo / Congas, Ronny Figueora / Bass

Friday, January 4

Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Acoustic Groovey Tangent at OCD - A Spirited Event with Stereo Mike's Pop/Soft Rock, Acoustic, and Covers	Brown Barn Farms 286 Maple Avenue New Hampton, NY   See Map
	Stereo Mike's (Michael Holmes - formerly of Groovy Tuesday & Michael Gailie from Tangent) combine their talents at Orange County Distillery's Brown Barn Farm on Friday, January 4th at 6 pm, to bring you an acoustic show highlighting amazing vocals and perfectly crafted arrangements of the songs you were just listening to, moments ago or years ago. This MIRRORS the perfectly crafted cocktails The Barn's mixologists will put together using the spirits created from this true farm to bottle endeavor at Orange County Distillery. This 100+ year old barn serves as a backdrop - the perfect eclectic venue - where food is afforded by The Bus. Eating on site offers such a wonderful selection from this renowned food truck. It is all a part of the experience. Sit at the barn bar or the back room and check out the upstairs room with overview of the performance area. A great early Friday / Happy Hour / Team Building event - destination. Make plans now for a group outing or romantic date For Directions to Brown Barn Farms
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Time to knock em on down! with T.J. Santiago Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Roots Music	Quinnz Pinz Bowling Alley 13 Railroad Ave. Middletown , NY   See Map
	John Bendy & I will be at the amazing Quinnz Pinz room where a full bar and menu await you off the bowling alley. Join us for great tunes and a great time!
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Salsa Night with Cuboricua ! Latin	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Inspired by the music of Cuba and Puerto Rico, Cuboricua rocks the rhythms of the Caribbean; Salsa, Son, Rumba, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue. These veteran musicians, to their credit, have performed and recorded with world renowned artists such as Celia Cruz, Pete "El Conde" Rodriquez, Eddie Palmieri, Monguito "el unico", Los Kimbos, and the New Swing Sextet to name a few. This conjunto creates a traditional/modern energetic sound by placing the interlocking rhythmic figures of percussion and Cuban Tres under a smoothly swinging melody to create a ".... new sound Cuboricua.” Great food, fine wine, the best in live music. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. Reservations held until 8 p.m. Admission $15
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	60s-90s covers! Heavy on the 70s! with Acoustic Companion Singer-Songwriter, Pop/Soft Rock, and Country	Loughrans Irish Pub 10 Schoolhouse Road Salisbury Mills, NY   See Map
	Frank and Clare will be performing their favorite covers! From Johnny Cash to Singer Songwriter hits of the 70s and more. Come on out and enjoy!
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 am	Cabin Fever edition! with JB's Gogo Boogaloo Dance Party Dance, Dance, and Dance	The Colony 22 Rock City Rd Woodstock, NY   See Map
	JB's Gogo Boogaloo Dance Party brings to life a Tarantino inspired scene with 60's Latin Jams, New Orleans grooves, surf, raga, and soul music that'll keep you on the dance floor all night long. Bitchin'! Jeremy Baum - Hammond B3 Organ/Vocals Chris Vitarello - Guitar/Vocals Jay Collins - Sax/Flute/Vocals David Tedeschi - Drums Carlos Valdez - Percussion Elizabeth Muise & Ghost Siren - Gogo Dancers!
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Smokey Hormel’s Round-up	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	"Liner Note Legend", guitarist Smokey Hormel, has played on some of the most acclaimed and highest-selling, Grammy-winning albums, of the past thirty years, including those by Adele, Beck, Johnny Cash, the Dixie Chicks and Tom Waits. www.smokeyhormel.com/bio.html Smokey’s Round-up - a return to Hormel's early love of 1930s Western Swing - is a four piece combo featuring Charlie Burnham on fiddle playing a fiery brand of western swing and boogie-woogie that is guaranteed to rock the house. David Hofstra on bass and Dan Reiser on drums might add blues, mambo or a beat from old New Orleans. Whatever way they play it, you are bound to shake your Boogie! Since the early '90s Smokey has been working non-stop by touring, recording with notable artists, writing and recording on numerous Rick Rubin productions, and leading his own Western Swing and Brazilian Forró ensembles. Liner Note Legends #6: https://youtu.be/hJmftfAR9nk
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	KJ Denhert & The New York Unit, Etienne Stadwijk/Keys, Mamadou Ba/Bass, Ray Levier/Drums	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Multiple award-winning Urban Folk Jazz artist - KJ Denhert - arrives with her extraordinary "New York Unit", after an around-the-world tour from Senegal, West Africa, to Anchorage, Alaska, followed by a joyous return to The Falcon! www.KJDenhert.com Multiple award-winner, Denhert, is powerful in voice, with lyrics full of intelligent insight, and her musicianship is impeccable. Her eclectic yet unified performances reach out to audiences without compromising her music and beliefs. She performs the unusual feat of being both highly individual and quite accessible. Denhert has received three nominations by the 14th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Her song “Sorry” is in the “Best Blues Song” category, and “Beautiful” in the category of “Jazz with Vocals.” The album DESTINY is nominated in the category, Best Adult Contemporary Album. I Don't Think So: https://youtu.be/Rd50PK7pbmk
Friday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	Rock N' Roll Debauchery On Main Street Poughkeepsie with LICK THE TOAD Rock (classic), Blues	THE DERBY 96 MAIN STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY   See Map
	WELL LICK THE TOAD RETURNS TO THE DERBY!! SO COME ON OUT AND PARTY WITH THE BAND THAT BRINGS OUT YOUR INNER CHILD!! LICK THE TOAD!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YA THERE! STUFF
Friday 10:30 pm to 2:30 am	Acid-jazz/funk fusion music with Chameleonize Funk, Jazz, and Rock (progressive). acid-jazz/funk fusion	Olive's 118 Main St Nyack, NY   See Map
	Chameleonize are a 5-piece acid-jazz / funk-fusion band based in New York City. The musicians have been playing together since 2015, but collected as "Chameleonize" in August of 2018. Band members include Gabi Riel on vocals and alto saxophone, Mo LaMastro and Brian Gipson on guitar, Ben Rudolph on drums, Mikey Rotunno on bass, and Gabe Weissman on keyboard. Some influences include Erykah Badu, Snarky Puppy, and Hiatus Kaiyote. Combining complex musical sequences with attractive pop melodies and hip-hop grooves, they exhibit a unique twist on contemporary music. Eager to begin the Chameleonize journey under the management of Jesse Hermann, the band will quickly gain traction and exposure due to their deep-rooted musical compatibility and fresh appeal.

Saturday, January 5

Saturday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Tim & John in Florida, NY. with T.J. Santiago with John Bendy Acoustic, Blues, and Rock (classic)	Glenmere Brewery 55 Maple Ave. Florida, NY   See Map
	T.J. and the mighty John Bendy will be showcasing some things(music & laughter) at the Glenmere Brewery in Florida, N.Y. Glenmere has some the finest brews in the Tri-State area. Stop in for spell.
Saturday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Streamside Dining with Live Music! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. pop/rock/blues/jazz, etc.	The Bear Café 295 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Fresh, raw music streamside in the beautiful Bear Café...a feast for your ears AND your palate! See you at the Bear! Marji on the Web
Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Roland Vazquez Sextet Latin, Jazz	Lydia's Cafe & Bar 7 Old US Highway 209 Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	Composer/drummer/producer/clinician Roland Vazquez, whose involved and boundlessly imaginative scores establish him as one of the major jazz composers of our time. Vazquez' accomplishments (as drummer and composer) stretch back to the mid-1970's, including a pivotal stint with his mentor Clare Fischer. "Roland Vazquez Sextet" (Ron Horton, Kevin Bene, Bryan Ponton, Nick Edwards, Tomas Martin Lopez). Menu and event calendar
Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Hurley Mountain Highway - HMHBand Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic)	Palaia Vineyards 10 Sweet Clover Road Highland Mills, NY   See Map
	It's "BAN THE BLUES NIGHT" @ Palaia Vineyards w/ the "Feel-Good" Music sounds of HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY. Join us at Palaia Vineyards and Winery for some great acoustic-electric "Feel-Good" Music! Fine wines, draught beers, food, a great crowd, and a real fun time! Free admission. Wine tasting. Beautiful romantic views of the surrounding Schunnemunk Mountain Ridge! Palaia Vineyards: 845-928-5384
Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Kingston CoffeeHouse / Open Mic - The Hudson Valley Folk Guild with Josie Rose Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter	Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd. Kingston, NY   See Map
	Josie Rose is currently an undergraduate student at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, majoring in Classical Music Performance. Josie’s main instrument is the viola, but in her spare time she plays bagpipes with the local Celtic-Punk group “The Templars of Doom.” Josie has also made several appearances at the Hooley on the Hudson and the Rosendale Street Festival with the trad group, “The Wild Irish Roses,” whose members include Josie’s parents and seven siblings. Josie’s favorite part of performing music is sharing the experience with her friends and family. The open mic portion of the evening is a great opportunity for newcomers and seasoned performers with a welcoming, appreciative audience. All styles of music or spoken word, folk & beyond. for more information and directions
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Concert & Ryan Cronin Gallery Opening with Rhett Miller, Ryan Cronin Artist Alternative, Country	Unison Arts & Learning Center 68 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Join us on Sat Jan 5 for Rhett Miller live in concert! His new solo album, “The Messenger” came out this past November. https://www.rhettmiller.com/ Come back to Unison then next day, Sun Jan 6 at 4 PM to finish off the first weekend of 2019 with local artist, Ryan Cronin for a wine & cheese opening reception! Buy Tickets Here
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Gerry Malkin Quintet, Paul Bollenbeck (guitar), Mike McGuirk (bass), Rudy Peschthauer (drums), and Tito Marrero (percussion) Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Leader and tenor saxophonist Gerry Malkin has performed with Tito Puente, Lew Soloff, Adam Nussbaum,George Colligan, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Ray Vega and Dave Weckle. These great musicians will be swinging hard in the tradition. Admission $15
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Acoustic Groovy Tangent - The Mike's at Tapped in Middletown Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Rock (modern)	Tapped Craft Beer & Restaurant 22 Henry Street Middletown, NY   See Map
	Stereo Mike's - the combined efforts of Michael Gailie from Tangent and Michael Holmes of Groovy Tuesday, make our return to Tapped Craft Beer & Restaurant in Downtown Middletown on Saturday, January 5 at 8 pm. 22 Henry Street - Behind City Hall. This spectacular space, with it's tin ceilings and brick walls brings back the feeling of an older era. Their kitchen is amazing with new fare being added and the music from your favorite Mike's can't be beat. Let everyone know that Saturday Night - 01/05 - is the event to be seen at that weekend! An evening of enjoyment; food, friends, drinks and ambiance. Hope to see you there & thank you to the best fans in the Hudson Valley. Kick off 2019 with Stereo Mike's at Tapped!
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Deadgrass	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia from his earliest Jug Band days, through Old & In The Way, JGB, Garcia/Grisman and to The Grateful Dead Featuring: C Lanzbom (guitar/vocals), Michael Barrett Donovan (fiddle), Russ Gottlieb (banjo), David Richards (bass), Matt Turk (mandolin/lead vocals) https://www.facebook.com/deadgrasslive/ Multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk and Grammy award winner C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. This fine group of seasoned pros explore the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Grisman/Garcia, Jerry’s Jug Band days and The Grateful Dead. Catfish John (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqRJvgVrhQ
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones, Matt Goldpaugh, Eddie Rion, Jeremy Boniello	The FALCON & The FALCON UNDERGROUND 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Born from a hybrid of rockabilly band Lara Hope & The Champtones, and upright bassist Matt’s international psychobilly act, The Arkhams, The Ark-Tones hit the ground running in 2012 and haven’t slowed down since! www.LaraHope.net Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are New York’s premier "Roots Rock n' Roll & Rockabilly Twang" outfit. Their recently sophomore album, "Love You to Life" (2017), has them hitting the road hard, spreading the gospel of American music wherever they go. They have performed with Joan Jett, The Reverend Horton Heat, Tiger Army, Gary US Bonds, Dale Watson, Big Sandy, Wayne Hancock, and America. In 2018 they toured as support of The Reverend Horton Heat and The Blasters Callin' My Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrI_gV8dK3k
Saturday 9:00 pm	Freddy Larrasso band Latin	Harmony Music Woodstock 50 Mill Hill Rd Woodstock, NY   See Map

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