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BeanRunner Cafe Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Acoustic & Classical musicians from NYC & the region
Located in the Artists District in Peekskill, just 45 minutes north of NYC, The BeanRunner Café, is a celebration of food, family, music and art. The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies and soup and imported desserts, as well as a kid's menu that includes a grilled cheese panini. The Cafe includes a performance stage, art gallery, lounge area, dining room, and outdoor patio. It also has a special Kids Room adjacent to the main dining area.
Featuring major Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Acoustic and Classical musicians from NYC and the region, BeanRunner has become a gathering place for art & music lovers and for artists and musicians to meet, listen and perform in a casual and comfortable setting. Features have included jazz greats Premik Russell Tubbs, Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble, Neil Alexander and Nail, Craig Haynes, Hayes Greenfield, Burton Greene, Ed Schuller; Classical Rock Violinist Daisy Jopling; Kevin Sardine & Caribbean Vibe; the Two Guitars and many others. The nights are full of surprise guests who add to the music festivities. BeanRunner's "Drop in Jazz" audience has included David Amram, Audry Babcock, Ibrahim Sidiq & Cheryl Wilson (poets), and Marcus Carl Franklin (tap dancer).
For information, call the BeanRunner Café at (914) 737-1701 or e-mail rtedb@optonline.net. The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S. Division Street @ Esther, Peekskill, NY. Log onto www.beanrunnercafe.com for directions and the BeanRunner menu which is available before and throughout the performance.
The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S Division Street @ Esther in Peekskill NY. The BeanRunner Café and Gallery hours are: Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, contact Ted Bitter at (914) 737-1701 or email rtedb@optonline.net. Website: www.beanrunnercafe.com
| Calendar for BeanRunner Cafe |
 Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Roots Ska and Reggae Live at the BRC with The Big Takeover, Nee Nee Rushie-vocals, Andy Vogt on trombone, Chas Montrose on saxophone, Sam Tritto on drums, Johnny Klenck on guitar, Rob Kissner on bass Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Keeping alive the tradition of roots/ska/reggae realness, the Big Takeover's refreshingly upbeat and original.
You’ll find it hard to believe that all the cuts on their Debut CD "Following Too Close" are originals, as they magnificently capture early rocksteady riddims with supertight songwriting. Lead singer Nee Nee Rushie, a native of Jamaica, leads her five bandmates in what is arguably one of the best upstate NY groups in recent memory. The Big Takeover leans hard toward reggae’s more up-tempo parents, ska and rocksteady, and their high energy has audiences jamming from start to finish. Admission: $10 | ||
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Saturday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Open Mic for the Open Road featuring The Dalliance Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Dalliance (www.thedalliance.org) is a local band on a mission to rekindle the romance between music and American politics that’s been cold since the seventies. Their recent single, “Wake Up Stand Up” gained the attention of Coffee Party USA, a grassroots organization dedicated to restoring democracy and unity in America. The Coffee Party invited The Dalliance to perform at their first national convention in Louisville, KY on September 24th. “Open Mic for the Open Road” is a fundraising concert to help The Dalliance hit the road and rock for democracy. The Dalliance will open with an acoustic set of their unique alt-rock and then turn the stage over to lead singer/guitarist Barry Mangione who will host an acoustic open mic. Bring your guitar, your voice, and your love of music, but come early since time will be limited. There is no cover charge, but donations to help the band on their way are recommended and will be appreciated. | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Traveling Through the History of Jazz: Part 1 with The Renowned Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Blues-Hot Blues. The birth of Jazz Music, hot and sweet.Fred Smith, former musical director for the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, is taking us for a trip through the history of jazz. For the first of this three-part series, Fred, and his accomplished group of musicians, will bring you through the birth of jazz music...blues...hot and sweet. Fred is the trumpeter of choice for many main line Swing groups through the years from drummer Panam Francis' Big Band and George Kelly's Jazz Sultans to the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. He has also played with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bross Townsend, Lou Donaldson, Houston Person, Alvin Queen, Joey Caldorrza, King Curtis, Lloyd Price, Bernard Purdie and Hugh Masakela and with singers Etta James, Della Griffin and Annette St. John. Admission: $10 pp. | ||
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Sunday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Jazz Jam Jazz, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sunday evening jazz jams hosted by the Jon Osborn Band, with Matt Norris on drums, John Goldberg on Bass, and Caleb Schepart on Sax and EWI. Come out and play some music with us! All instruments and vocalists welcome. House band starts at 6:30, jam at 7:00. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The Ya Yas, Catherine Miles (vocals), Jay Mafale (acoustic guitar), Paul Silverman (piano) Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 A quirky blend of personalities and musical influences, the Ya Yas have been regulars on the Long Island music scene, performing in coffeehouses and cafes, local festivals, and private concert venues, toured 3 years with Dave Isaacs' country-roots band Jackalope Junction, and now call the Hudson Valley their home, where they are hard at work on their second album. Seeing these three perform is like spending an evening with them in their living room - inviting, entertaining, and a little goofy. Their songs can range in feel from folk-pop to country-tinged to singer-songwriter-with-groove. What remains constant are well-crafted songs with deceptively simple lyrics about people you feel you might know, people who view themselves and the world with both honesty and compassion. Admission: $5 pp | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | CD Release Party-Ray Blue's with Ray Blue (sax) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "The highlight September performance in Paris was tenor saxophonist Ray Blue. This former member of Sun Ra's Arkestra and student of Ornette Coleman set the Caveau des Oubliettes on fire…His music was fresh and captured the mind without straying away too long from the strongest groove." Downbeat MagazineRay's newest CD, "Berries and Blues" serves you the fruits of his music-a story is told by merging jazz, blues and African folk rhythms. The players chosen for this project are brilliant musicians who came together on the gig in Paris, with a chemistry and sound that was nothing less than exceptional. Ray has preformed with Steve Turre, Eddie Henderson, Gary Bartz, T.K. Blue, Bob Gaddy, Wycliff Gordon and Benny Powell. He plays with The Spirit of Life Ensemble and tours with The Ray Charles Show. The Ray Blue Sound is at once big and warm, dynamic and romantic, nostalgic and modern. It's "Blue Jazz". Hear it firsthand at his CD Release Party for "Berries & Blues". Admission: $10 | ||
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Sunday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Sheepish Seduction by Jeremiah Lawrence with Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jerimiah Lawrence is a British born self taught artist. He moved to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands at age 11. After completing high school he moved to NYC to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology with design and fashion as a primary interest. He quickly found the freedom of fine arts and transitioned to Parsons School of Design graduating with a BFA.After leaving college, Lawrence traveled through Europe and South America for several years before settling down in the lower east side of Manhattan. He continued painting figurative work for many years until the discovery of abstract painting. "If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an abstract is worth a drink and a long look to understand the essence of what the artist is trying to say". Equally as challenging as a figurative painting, he likes his abstracts to read like a well-written book (left to right, or right to left–depending on what culture you are from). This event is free and open to the public. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Midnight Slim and The Strangers Blues, Rock (classic) | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Fred Scribner, aka Midnight Slim, is a former member of The Levon Helm and is on Helm's "The Midnight Ramble Vol. 1". Scribner was the driving force behind "Little Sammy Davis and Midnight Slim, which-for almost 20 years-was the House Band for "The Imus in The Morning Show" syndicated on radio and T.V.
Midnight Slim and Little Sammy Davis were nominated for the W.C. Handy Award in 1996 for their release, "I Ain't Lyin", and won "Come Back Artist of the Year" in "Living Blues Magazine" that same year. Scribner has toured with Gavin and Joey DeGraw appearing on Midnight Audio and their latest CD, "Say Something Strong". He has performed with Tom Jones, Commander Cody, Delbert McLinton, Maria Muldour, Harvey Brooks, Buddy Miles and has opened for James Cotton, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Solomon Burke, and more. His new band Midnight Slim & The Strangers have just released a new CD "Fly" and is a high energy mix of Blues and Rock that keeps audiences coming back. Admission: $10 | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Light Riders, a.k.a. Premik & Friends, Premik Russell Tubbs, Neil Alexander (piano), Nathan Peck (bass), & Todd Isler (drums & percussion) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Internationally acclaimed composer, arranger, producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs returns to the BeanRunner Café with Premik & Friends. Premik, who has worked with an impressive list of music greats including Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Jackson Brown and others, will perform with the talented composer/pianist, Neil Alexander, on acoustic bass, Nathan Peck, and the accomplished percussionist/drummer/ teacher/ author, Todd Isler. Admission: $10 pp. Seating is limited and guests are suggested to arrive by 7:30pm. For reservations, suggested but not required, call 914-737-1701.
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Sunday 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | The Peekskill Playhouse: Original Plays on Stage with Fred Pezzulli's "Trial of Klaus Barbie" Theater: Dramatic readings | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 FRED PEZZULLI is a physician and playwright. A number of his plays have been produced in New York Off-Off Broadway and in regional theatres.Fred studied playwriting with Paul Selig, Katherine Long, and Tina Howe, and is a member of the Playwright/Directors Unit of the Actors Studio. Born and reared in West Virginia, many of his plays are about Appalachia and its people. Fred's produced plays include: "Rattlesnake", "Ginny", "The Iron Horse Cafe", "Nina's Valentine", "St. Petersburg On The Hudson", "Stalingrad", "A Small Inconvenience", "Hampton Harbor", "Managed Care", "Doc Burns And Mrs. Teter", "The Doubling Time", "The Encounter", "Unrequited Love", "The Trial of Klaus Barbie" and “Ars Amatoria”. In collaboration with Russian director Aleksey Burago he has adapted the following Russian works for the American stage: "On The Eve" by Ivan Turgenev, "In Paris" by I. Bunin, and "An Absolutely Happy Village" by Boris Vakhtin. www.beanrunnercafe.com | ||
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Sunday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Jazz Jam Jazz, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sunday evening jazz jams hosted by the Jon Osborn Band, with Matt Norris on drums, John Goldberg on Bass, and Caleb Schepart on Sax and EWI. Come out and play some music with us! All instruments and vocalists welcome. House band starts at 6:30, jam at 7:00. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Magnets, with Kim Clarke, Rob Scheps-sax, John Cooksey-drums, Bryan Carrot-vibraphone Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Touted internationally as "the only well-know woman bassist in Jazz of her generation", New York's own Kim Clarke performs on the Acoustic Bass, Electric Upright and four and five-stringed Electric Bass Guitar. In her 22-year tour affiliation with trombonist Joseph Bowie and his avant-jazz funk unit Defunkt, Kim wowed audiences from Iceland to Istanbul. Internationally she is noted as "at home in the Ron Carter School of HardBop" and "a dynamic Woman in Jazz." Ms Clarke has been included in the Who's Who In the Performing Arts, Bass Player Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Germany's Jazzdimensions Online Magazine, a number of European magazines and several books on Women in Jazz. In 1997, Clarke and friend Rob Scheps formed the MAGNETS. In 2000 the band recorded "MAGNETS! Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival" in Seattle which Kim co-produced with long-time Defunkt bandmate, trumpeter John Mulkerin. Admission $10. | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Burton and Friends: Klezmer, Balkan, and Sephardic Jazz with Burton Greene (keyboard), Reut Regev (trombone), Igal Foni (drums), Jay Rozen (tuba) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Burton Green, an eclectic composer and performer, is involved with jazz, contemporary classics, electronics, and a great variety of folklore musics. Living in Amsterdam, he has toured/recorded extensively throughout Europe and now spends a lot of time in New York. He has recorded over 50 records and CD's of his compositions. Reut Regev (trombone), Igal Foni (drums) hail from Israel. Reut has played with some of Israel’s most creatively improvisational musicians, and has performed at Israel’s top Jazz Festivals. Reut has been living and creating music in NYC for over a decade, collaborating, recording and touring with some of the finest musicians in various fields, including Latin, Klezmer, Rock, Blues, Jazz, contemporary classical and improvised music. Anthony Braxton, Frank London, Butch Morris, Joe Bataan, Firewater, Elliott Sharp, Dave Douglas, Metropolitan Klezmer, Hazmat Modine and many more have picked Reut as their Trombonist of Choice for tours and recordings. | ||
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Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | An Afternoon with Jose Arciniegas Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jose Arciniegas is known for his evocative flute playing and varied guitar and folk drum rhythms from South America. Jose has been performing and recording in the western United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and China for the last 16 years. His recordings are distributed around the world.
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The Chad McLoughlin Trio Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Chad McLoughlin is an accomplished, versatile and innovative musician and composer whose creative approach and virtuosic technique have impressed audiences throughout his career. Chad has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including David Kikoski, Bob Francesini, Ruben Rodriguez, Mike Stern, Joel Rosenblatt, Carlo DeRosa, Richie Cannata, Chrisy Poland, Little Anthony, David Sancious, Manolo Badrena, David Torn, Ricky Nelson, Bo Diddley and many others. In 2009, he jointed the Mahavishnu Project which plays the music of John McLoughlin. Currently, he appears regularly with his trio, which includes drummer Thierry Arpino (Jean Luc Ponty) and bassist Dave Anderson ( Bill Evans ). Chad has an extensive list of CD/album credits that represent a diversity of styles and genres. His trio is working on a new CD of exciting original music that is due to be released this year. Admission: $10 | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | SAGE, the all women's jazz ensemble Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 There comes a time when all the elements of excellence converge under the same domain and produce an incomparable result, never before experienced. SAGE, the all-women jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, has dared to rise to this historic place in music with a sound that transcends time and generation. Part contemporary, part sassy, part nostalgic, these ladies deliver what every music audience is looking for, the best in the art. SAGE features Bernice Brooks on drums, Lakecia Benjamin on sax, Kersten Stevens on violin, Miriam Sullivan on bass, Ragan Whiteside on flute & vocals and Miki Hayama on piano. The group has appeared with Ray Charles, Denzel Washington, Regina Carter, the Duke Ellington Show Choir and many others. SAGE also headlined at the 2009 Inaugural Ball. Admission: $10 pp. To reserve seating, call (914) 737-1701. | ||
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Sunday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Jazz Jam Jazz, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sunday evening jazz jams hosted by the Jon Osborn Band, with Matt Norris on drums, John Goldberg on Bass, and Caleb Schepart on Sax and EWI. Come out and play some music with us! All instruments and vocalists welcome. House band starts at 6:30, jam at 7:00. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The MurchKat Trio, Mark Barden, John Murchison , Eric Puente Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The MurchKat Trio is a jazz ensemble, playing standards, originals, and their own interpretations of classic artists, such as Pat Metheny, Dave Brubeck, and Miles Davis. Guitarist Mark Barden has studied with Joe Beck, Reggie Wooten, Kevin Walsh and Jim Graves. Mark has extensive touring experience with various national acts (The Cox Family, Michael Martin Murphey, Doug Stone, Vern Gosdin, Vicki Bird, Randy Stafford) and currently enjoys a busy schedule of live and studio work. Bassist John Murchison studied music at Vassar College, and has been performing Jazz and Pop in the tri-state area for several years. John currently resides in Brooklyn and is immersed in the NYC music scene. Eric Puente is a session drummer/percussionist, native to the NY music scene for the past 25 years. He has studied with Joe Morello, Mike Clark, Tony Jefferson, and Joe Cusatis. He performs, tours and records on a regular basis with jazz, rock/pop, roots/Americana, and folk artists. Admission: $8 | ||
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 Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The Two Guitars with Gus Wieland, and Brian Conigliaro Blues, Jazz. | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Brian Conigliaro and Gus Wieland-the Two Guitars-play a great acoustic mix of blues, jazz fusion, and original tunes. Their guitars weave an intricate story around the lyrics. Their vocal harmonies and Brian's virtuoso harmonica playing create an evening of great live music. There is a wise and experienced mastery to Two Guitars. Acoustic exotic arrangements of well known songs as well as originals & obscure nuggets, garner their sets and guitar interplay with uncanny perception for one another. Together they create a really unique duet. Versatile playing backgrounds include stints with: The Turtles, The Tokens, Al Wilson, Lou Rawls, Chubby Checker, Leslie Gore, Bobby Day, Ray Charles, ... Admission: $7 pp | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | All You Need is Love Rock (classic) | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
| A benefit concert with all proceeds to benefit "It's Reigning Cats and Dogs" - a not for profit animal rescue group. Tickets are $20 each, great food, live music, 50/50 raffles, silent auction and door prizes. For more information contact Bonnie Berry at 914-737-6020 or bonnieberry123@gmail.com | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Join Us to Celebrate Fred Smith's Birthday! with the Renowned Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Travel Through the History of Jazz: Part 2--The Jazz Age: Swing is the ThingFred Smith, former musical director for the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, is taking us for a trip through the history of jazz. For the second of this three-part series, Fred, and his accomplished group of musicians, will light up the night with Swing. At the same time, we will help Fred to celebrate his birthday in style. Smooth Jazz, Blues and Swing Style. Don't miss it. Fred is the trumpeter of choice for many main line Swing groups through the years from drummer Panam Francis' Big Band and George Kelly's Jazz Sultans to the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. He has also played with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bross Townsend, Lou Donaldson, Houston Person, Alvin Queen, Joey Caldorrza, King Curtis, Lloyd Price, Bernard Purdie and Hugh Masakela and with singers Etta James, Della Griffin and Annette St. John. Admission: $10 pp. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | An Evening of ALL John Coltrane with Bob Meyer and the Youth Quartet Jazz. | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jazz drummer Bob Meyer and the Youth Quartet will perform An Evening of ALL John Coltrane. Musicians include , Steve Frieder (sax), Luke Franco (guitar), & Motoki Mihara (bass).Admission $10 pp. Directions and menu | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | äj with Andrea and James Rohlehr Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The soulful New York music duo, Andrea and James Rohlehr, collectively known as äj (pronounced Ahhsh) bring their quartet to the BRC for an evening of impressive jazz.äj are talented singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and educators. Vibrant and gifted singer Andrea, who also plays flute and piano, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. A graduate of Kansas University, Andrea taught middle school vocal music before relocating to NYC to pursue a full time music career. James, a native of New York, a gifted guitarist and composer, and a graduate of City College of New York, has studied with Modern Jazz Quartet’s John Lewis, Jorge Morel, Jack Wilkins, and John Corigliano. James is the two time recipient of National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and has composed music for television's Inside Edition. Currently äj is promoting their 6th independent CD 'Evolution' which is available via their website www.andjam.com and iTunes. Admission: $8 | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | A New Generation of JAZZ with the Steve Frieder Quintent Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 With Steve Frieder on sax, Ivan Rosenberg on trumpet, Luke Franco on guitar, Chris Talio on bass and Joe Peri on drums, these award winning musicians exude energy and provide an intimate evening of jazz standards and improvisations.Admission: $7 | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The Conigliaro Quartet, Michael Goetz (bass), Bill Pernice - Piano, Chris Parker (drums) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Brian Conigliaro is a great down home jazz/blues harmonica player who must be seen." LA Times jazz critic Leonard Feather " Highly intelligent, sensitive singer and songwriter " WRNW Radio - New York "Brian always adds richness to tunes...his brazilian grooves are sassy as hell." Myrna Daniels of LA Jazz Scene News "Brian Conigliaro is a timeless musician whose soul runs as deep as his passion for artistic expression." Kate Ashman, Kitchen Table Productions Brian has performed or recorded with artists including: Jerry Mulligan, Dizzie Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles, Eubie Blake, Snoop Dog, Nancy Wilson, Jackie Paris, Lou Rawls, Daniel Ponce, Frank Gambale, Barbara McNair, Gregory Hines, Freddie Prince, Al Wilson, Chuck Negron (of Three Dog Night), and more. Admission $10 | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Jah Witness and the Mystic Rebels Roots Music | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jah Witness, now backed by the Mystic Rebels, are an explosive mix of roots, rock and reggae out of ancient times but with a vibe that is right up to the present and moving forward to the future. Members of this roots reggae band have played along side or with some of the best reggae acts in the world--from Jamaica to Africa. Now hailing out of Ithaca, NY they look to sow more seed of the reggae and Rastafari culture. Clean vibes, they rock their venues.Admission $10 | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Traveling Through the History of Jazz: Part 3 with The Renowned Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Be-Bop & Broadway-Dizzy, Bird to Brubeck. Fred Smith, former musical director for the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, is taking us for a trip through the history of jazz. For the third of this three-part series, Fred, and his accomplished group of musicians, will pull us into the Modern Jazz era- Be-Bop & Broadway-Dizzy, Bird to Brubeck. Fred is the trumpeter of choice for many main line Swing groups through the years from drummer Panam Francis' Big Band and George Kelly's Jazz Sultans to the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. He has also played with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bross Townsend, Lou Donaldson, Houston Person, Alvin Queen, Joey Caldorrza, King Curtis, Lloyd Price, Bernard Purdie and Hugh Masakela and with singers Etta James, Della Griffin and Annette St. John. Admission: $10 pp. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | The Trapps Rock (progressive) | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Elegant yet raw, darkly emotional but also shot through with light, The Trapps new disc is full of surprising contrasts and casual beauty -- rangy, experimental roots-rock played with confidence and hope." - Jason Fine, Executive Editor, Rolling Stone MagazineThe Trapps are an American band that taps the roots of Americana, folk, and rock and roll, and wraps it all into a tightly-knit package that is entirely their own. Though their musical influences are far reaching, the greatest strength of the band is their commitment to the song - all at once they can grab you with powerful harmonies like the Jayhawks or rivet you with a high intensity jam like the Black Crowes. For The Trapps, the song is the law, and like the mountain climber, there are a great many ways to approach the ascent, but the thrill is to ultimately finish having learned something along the way. Adm: $8 | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | NY Latin Jazz with Tony Pastrana, Mano Rojas (guitar), Lonnie Liebowitz (piano), John Goldberg (bass) Latin, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Percussionist Tony Pastrana leads his mighty band of amazing musicians through a host of smooth and high energy Latin grooves! Add the band's vocalists to the mix and you get a variety of pop, R&B and Latin classics that will keep the masses movin'! Latin rhythms have been Tony's passion and work for more than 40 years and he has surrounded himself with talent that shares his joy of expression. Tony's new CD,"NY Latin Jazz" features grammy award winner, Dave Valentin, and has received rave reviews. "Tony Pastrana's New York Latin Jazz is a cradle of rhythms provided by New York City's finest arrangers, percussionist, musicians, engineers and the best flute player in the business, Dave Valentin...The magical senuality involved in this production is a contagious energetic element that represents New York." - Latin Jazz Admission $10 | ||
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Sunday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | The Melillo Brothers Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Melillo Brothers, 18-year-old Anthony Melillo, Joe (23) and Nick (21) are sure to be the next big thing to hit the music scene! Anthony, as a solo singer/songwriter has created a stir throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties, in the Tri-state Area and beyond. His debut album 'Just Gettin' Started' ( 2008), has been well received and featured on Catherine Michael’s Night Rhythms Artist Spotlight on WHUD 100.7FM. Joe adds rhythm guitar, back-up and lead vocals. Nick, plays percussion, blues harp & keyboards and provides back-up vocals. There is a depth and maturity to these brothers' lyrics and melodies. They have wonderful stage presence; bring a unique charm to their music; and have fun with the audience and each other. The Melillo Brothers just released their new EP "Something In Between" and are fresh back from their "Home Sweet Home Acoustic Tour" that took them from Best Buy Live and Piano’s Lounge in NYC to the Hard Rock Café in Nashville. Admission $5 | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Jonny Hirsch Band Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jonny Hirsch has established himself as one of New York City's most exciting solo artists. While other singers and saxophone players lead
their bands exclusively on vocals or saxophone, Jonny is a multi-dimensional frontman - he leads the show with both his voice and saxophone.The 29 year old singer/saxophone player is often compared to the likes of Jamiroquai, Steely Dan, and Karl Denson. While fusing together elements of rock, funk, jazz, and skat singing with a powerful voice and a dynamic saxophone, Jonny's music has taken on a genre all of its own. Jonny has performed at the National Press Club and Presidential Inauguration Ball in Washington DC. He has also played on the same stage as Jimmy Eat World, Jurassic 5, The Neville Brothers, The Pietasters, Real Big Fish, and Sister Hazel. His most recent record LIVE FROM THE BATCAVE was featured on over 150 radio stations across the US, including 100.7FM WHUD. Admission $10. | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | An Evening of Soulful Sound Music with Mala Waldron Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Pianist, Vocalist and Songwriter, Mala Waldron, has shared the stage with Makanda Ken McIntyre, Don Braden, Jeanne Lee, Melvin Sparks, Hilton Ruiz, Bernard Purdie and Warren Smith among others. She is a featured artist on the CDs: He’s My Father (a duo with her father, jazz pianist/composer Mal Waldron) and Lullabye (a tribute to her godmother, Billie Holiday). Her most recent recording, Always There, features guitarist Steve Salerno, bassist Miriam Sullivan, and drummer/percussionist Michael T.A. Thompson. Always There, licensed by Columbia Records in Japan, was voted one of the “Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2006” by JazzUSA. Mala has performed internationally and in the Catania Jazz Festival (Italy), and the Medgar Evers Jazzy Jazz Festival, Port Jefferson Jazz Festival (opening for Kenny Rankin), the Jazz XOXO Asian Tour, and The 2006 Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festival for Jazz at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola (Jazz at Lincoln Center) opening for Patrice Rushen. Admission $10 | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Joe Gil and The Trio Of Terror, Joe Gil (Trombone), Neil Alexander (Keyboards), Chris Weigers (bass), Gregg Bendian (drums) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Trombonist Joe Gil is taking the trombone into new territories. His music is an eclectic mix of fusion, straight ahead jazz and rock. The group will be playing a bunch of original compositions and some all time favorites. This is not to be missed!!Joe Gil has played with Makanda Ken McIntyre's jazz orchestra; David Murray, Craig Harris, Sonny Fortune, Cecil Bridgewater, Jimmy Owens, Arthur Blythe, Henry Threadgill and Hamiett Bluett. He's played with various big bands in the city, spent time playing with Warren Smith's Composer Workshop Ensemble, and played many Latin gigs with musicians including Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and Yomo Toro. Joe has played with members of the Saturday Night Live Band (G. E. Smith & Sean Pelton) and Late Night With David Letterman Band (Al Chaz) among others. His first CD release as a leader featuring all original compositions is now available, and is getting extensive radio airplay across the country. Admission: $9 pp To reserve seating call 914-737-1701. | ||
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Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Fred Gillen, Jr, and Matt Turk Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Fred Gillen Jr. cut his teeth as bassist in the popular roots-rock band Rain Deputies before going solo in 1997. He has released numerous CDs and was voted "Best Folk Artist" for 3 consecutive years by readers of The Westchester Weekly. Matt Turk is a soulful vocalist, who plays the guitar, mandolin and lap steel. He adeptly combines various musical styles and was inspired to write songs of social justice by Pete Seeger and by his three-year stint working for God's Love-We Deliver. Matt has released a number of highly acclaimed albums. In 2008, Gillen & Turk released their first duo CD, Backs to the Wall. Their song, Fall Down, appeared on CMJ's 10,000 copy 2008 Player Compilation CD and they were featured on NYC Soundtracks on the MSG network. Admission: $5 pp | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | A Night of Amazing Jazz with Frank Lacy (trombone), Johnathan Blake (drums), Kevin Ray (bass) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Frank Lacy takes everything from Ragtime and Swing to Afro Beat and Hip-Hop to create his own style of jazz. He has toured with greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Abdullah Ibrahim, Henry Threadgill, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, The Eurythmics, Carla Bley and Don Pullen and currently tours with Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy and the big bands of McCoy Tyner and David Murray. Johnathan Blake has worked with the Oliver Lake Big Band, Roy Hargrove, and David Sanchez and is currently a member of Tom Harrell Quintet, Russell Malone Quartet, and Kenny Barron Trio. He also performs with Donny McCaslin, Jaleel Shaw, Avishai Cohen, and Omer Avital among others. Kevin Ray has performed or recorded with John Stubblefield, Oliver Lake, Greg Osby, Andrew Hill, Pheeroan Aklaff, Marty Ehrlich, Curtis Fowlkes, Elliott Sharp, Ray Anderson, The Kitchen Houseblend Band, The Flux Quartet, and others. He has premiered major works by a wide range of composers, incl Lee Hyla, Joe McPhee and Leroy Jenkins. Admission: $10 pp. | ||
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More about BeanRunner Cafe
Food: The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies and soup and imported desserts, as well as a kid's menu that includes a grilled cheese panini.
Beverages: An assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies, imported sodas, juices and other beverages.
Capacity: 100
Contact and Location Info
| Location: | 201 S. Division Street @ Esther | |
| Peekskill, NY | ||
| See Map |
