DOG KNOWS!--the softest band with the biggest sound-- consists of Kurt, whose forty years of combining words music and guitar styles have established him as a leading example of the Catskill Alternative sound, joined by fellow former Wombler, Alan Groth, internationally acclaimed drummer Eric Parker, and twenty-five year singer/life partner, Cheryl Lambert. This is a band that won't compromise on substance, style and riveting musicianship. In the year 2000, Kurt, Cheryl and Alan were joined by veteran producer and guitarist/mandolinist, Steve Burgh (Billy Joel, David Bromberg), who supported Kurt's return to electric guitar and worked as a partner - up until his death in 2005 - in refining what he referred to as the "Catskill/Woodstock" sound. The album "Love's Enough" captures the quintessance of that sound and introduced the original members to one of the region's best-loved aces, drummer Eric Parker (drummed with Steve Winwood, Joe Cocker and many other luminaries). Music that was known for its ability to move hearts and minds now began to move FEET.. The CD,"From Our Religions We'll Be Free," broke the band out of the tired Americana genre into new territory, as did Kurt's increasingly improvisational guitar playing. Fans of The Kurt Henry Band knew the stories of the narrative songs from the CDs, but now their bodies automatically knew the familiar grooves of rock, reggae, rockabilly, samba--you name it. The CD "Flaming June" was released in 2017, and the renaming of the band to DOG KNOWS! in 2019 led to a "best of" CD "Catskill Dogs" in 2020. Every night is a fresh start for the tightest band that refuses to over-rehearse--or even rehearse at all. Hey it's more or less a trio! This is tight--only somewhat scripted--this is Kurt Henry--writing, rocking, improvising--and doing it at a volume that pleases audiences.
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Location: Ulster County, NY
Website: kurthenry.com/
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It's Enough performed on Poughkeepsie Live
Circle and Line performed on Poughkeepsie Live
Calendar for The Kurt Henry Band |
![]() ![]() Saturday 7:30 pm to 9:30 am | Music for Humanity with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Singer-Songwriter. kurtstuff | Noble Coffee Roasters 3020 NY-207 Campbell Hall , NY See Map |
![]() Music for Humanity raises a truly life-changing amount of money to help young musicians with world-class talents and skills pay their dues to get college credentials and the caliber of education it takes to reach the highest levels demanded by great music. Come hear fun music and get down by each, any and every means among the redolent coffee beans--you know precisely what I mean. for more information | ||
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![]() ![]() Sunday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Music and Burgers! with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter | Santa Fe Burger Bar 388 Main Street Rosendale, NY See Map |
![]() Santa Fe is "A place for family, friends and FUN - Featuring craft burgers, local craft beers and amazing desserts." | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Acoustic Duo with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Acoustic | Rafter's Tavern 28 Upper Main Street Callicoon, NY See Map |
![]() Cheryl & Kurt, a dynamic guitar/harmonica duo, always surprise and delight people with the diversity of their repertoire, both covers and originals. Kurt's popularity as a guitarist is due in part to the range of styles he displays, while the duet taken as a whole--guitar, harmonica, percussion and harmony vocals--seems like more than two busy musicians, making for a compelling performance. | ||
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![]() ![]() Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm | The Nine Mile Swamp! with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Acoustic, and Singer-Songwriter | Our Livingroom Accord, NY See Map |
![]() Please visit our Nine Mile Swamp Facebook page anytime and be sure to give it a "like"! Thank you! www.facebook.com/theninemileswamp Nine Mile Swamp with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert Live on Facebook Every Sunday 7 to 7:45ish pm We are delighted to see your comments during our show, and we love responding to them later! Thank you! Our CDs are for sale on our website: www.dogknowsband.com. We are matching the price of all CDs sold to double our impact--all profits will be donated to a local Hudson Valley Food Pantry. Thanks! Our previous shows can be accessed via Kurt or Cheryl's Facebook page, our Nine Mile Swamp Facebook page, or on Youtube! Subscribe! www.youtube.com/@kurthenry Thanks, again, for your support! Stay safe and well! --Kurt & Cheryl | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 2024 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | John Street Jam with Cheryl & Kurt Acoustic, Multi-genre original, and Singer-Songwriter | The Local 16 John Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
![]() Erene Mastrangeli, Abby Lappen, Bennett Harris, Matt Holloran, and Jeff Entin and Bob Blum. The Hudson Valley's best-kept secret is getting a new life! The John Street Jam has returned to its original site at 16 John St. in Saugerties -- now The Local -- with shows starting at 7:00. The room has been completely transformed and is magnificent! The sound is great and the musicians are... great! Tickets are available here: www.thelocalsaugerties.com. | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 2024 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music in the Mountains with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter | The Windham Local 5410 Main Street Windham, NY See Map |
![]() Located in the heart of Windham, The Windham Local features fresh local food and drink, has an extensive cafe menu and has the area's only Thai entrees and handmade dim sum! | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 2024 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Afternoon Music with Cheryl & Kurt Multi-genre original, Acoustic, and Contemporary | Black Snake Brewing Co. at Old Adriance Farm 148 North Creek Road Staatsburg, NY See Map |
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CDs by The Kurt Henry Band
![]() | Flaming June 2017 Multi-genre original, Rock (progressive), and Singer-Songwriter A joyous, far-reaching celebration of all musical types, from jazz to R&B, Celtic to roots rock, funk to country. It's a musical olive branch from America to the world, emphasizing peace and unity. | |
![]() | From Our Religions We'll Be Free! 2011 Rock (progressive), Singer-Songwriter, and Multi-genre original "Henry engineers his most far-reaching testimony to date. Much like the message, the music cuts a wide swath: whimsy and pain, dalliance and heartbreak, frustration and bliss."G.Schoenfeld | |
![]() | Heart, Mind & All 2008 Rock (progressive), Multi-genre original, and Americana If you like poetic lyrics and strong, sweet melody but you need it with a shot of burbon and a beat, this might become a favorite album. Featured are David Sancious, Larry Packer, & Eric Parker. | |
![]() | Love's Enough 2004 Americana, Multi-genre original, and Rock (progressive) Love's Enough features Kurt Henry (songwriter, guitar, vocals),Steve Burgh (mandolin, guitar, Hammond organ), Alan Groth (bass), and Eric Parker (drums). This CD moves hearts, minds and feet! | |
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