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Hudson Valley, NY
Calendar of Music Events

Displaying events from
Tuesday Dec 16, 2008 to Monday Dec 22, 2008

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Tuesday, December 16
Tuesday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Blues Party
with Big Joe Fitz
Blues, Jazz
High Falls Cafe
Route 213
High Falls, NY   See Map
A singing, swinging, dancing, good time. This week's special guest: Guitarist Mark Dziuba. Mark filled in at the last minute on 12/2 and folks demanded that he return! His tasteful mix of Blues, Swing, and Standards had everyone on the dance floor. Come on down and see how much fun you can have on a Tuesday!
Tuesday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 am
Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Karl Allweier
Acoustic, Blues, and Folk/Traditional
The Firebird Lounge
Rhinebeck, NY   See Map
Come down to the Firebird Lounge every Tuesday at 9pm for the hottest acoustic open mic around. Hosted by Karl Allweier, any and all types of acoustic music welcome. No cover, come down and play or just have a drink and take it all in. You never know what will happen...
Wednesday, December 17
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Karen Beals, Dave MyersMaggie's in the Alley
39 Main St
Chester, NY   See Map
Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts / Hudson Valley's favorite duo: Karen & Dave in their 3rd year at Maggie's having fun, taking requests and performing light jazz - The perfect Wednesday night out! / Call 845-469-tapa(s) for reservations.
Maggie's In The Alley
Wednesday
8:00 pm
Flamenco Dance Concert
with Helen Avakian, Jared Newman, Bard College Flamenco Dancers
World. Flamenco and Spanish guitar and voice
Fischer Performing Arts Center Theater 2
Bard College
Anandale-on-Hudson, NY   See Map
An evening of Spanish and Flamenco dance and music (guitar, singinmg, percussion, 'cello)
(845) 758-7900
Wednesday
8:00 pm
to
12:00 am
Jazz Jam Open Mic
with Freddie Jacobs Quartet
Jazz
Corner Stage
368 East Main Street
Middletown, NY   See Map
The Corner Stage is a great place for live music. Every Wednesday is the Jazz Jam with Freddie Jacobs (trumpet), Robert Kopec (bass), Ernie Colon (drums) & Joe Tranchina (piano). All Musician are welcome to sit-in (no cover - free). For more info call after 7:00 pm Wednesday thru Saturday (845) 342-4804
Wednesday
10:00 pm
DJ NITE @ BACCHUS EVERY WEDS, with DJ Wavy Davy and Crew
"...But whatever I play, it's got to be FUNKY!..."
Bacchus
4 South Chestnut Street (Route 208)
New Paltz, NY   See Map
Bacchus in the center of New Paltz tries a DJ experiment on December 3, 10 and 17 with DJ Wavy Davy and roster of rotating special guests. Expect bossa, breakbeat/rare groove, old school hip hop, reggae, acid jazz and more. Requests taken if the wi-fi is on. Cheap beer, pub food and a hip crowd of musicians and their fans. Dancing allowed and encouraged. NO COVER! 21+ Please.
For Bacchus info click here
Wednesday
10:30 pm
to
2:00 am
Open Mic (every wednesday)Oasis
58 Main St
New Paltz, NY   See Map
A New Paltz Open Mic! All acts welcome. A new surprise every week! Sign up at 10:30!
Thursday, December 18
Thursday
9:00 am
radio appearance
with Helen Avakian
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
WDST
100.1 FM
Woodstock, NY   See Map
Talk and music with Greg Gattine on the Morning Show
Thursday
6:00 pm
Piet & RonMaggie's in the Alley
39 Main St
Chester, NY   See Map
Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts / Piet Koster & Ron Knittle - a unique duo playing & singing Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook.
Maggie's In The Alley
Thursday
8:00 pm
Flamenco Dance Concert
with Helen Avakian, Jared Newman, Bard College Flamenco Dancers
World. Flamenco and Spanish guitar and voice
Fischer Performing Arts Center Theater 2
Bard College
Anandale-on-Hudson, NY   See Map
An evening of Spanish and Flamenco dance and music (guitar, singinmg, percussion, 'cello)
(845) 758-7900
Thursday
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Kurt Henry's Acoustic Thursdays
with Kimberly, with Bruce Hildenbrand
Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional
High Falls Cafe - Acoustic Thursdays
Rt. 213
High Falls, NY   See Map
Great food, drink and music! An early night out filled with fun.
for more information
Thursday
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Acoustic Thursdays
with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
The High Falls Cafe
Rt. 213
High Falls, NY   See Map
This week's performers are Brad Scribner, Kimberly, and Barbara Dempsey. Come out for an early evening of fine food and music. $5 per person suggested donation.
Thursday
8:00 pm
to
12:00 pm
A Catskill Christmas Jamboree
with Comfy Chair, Sunburst Brothers
Country. Rhythm & Western and British Invasion music.
Boiceville Inn
Rt 28 just east of Boiceville
Boiceville, NY   See Map
Celebrate the Season

John Milward: vocals, rhythm guitar Baker Rorick: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric bass Chuck Cornelis: string bass Josh Roy Brown: lap steel, lead guitar. Larry Packer: fiddle Eric Parker: drums

$3...kids free...two long sets...seasonal songs.

Thursday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
Blues Jam Open Mic
with Mike Quick Band
Blues, Motown/R&B, and Rock (classic)
Corner Stage
368 East Main Street
Middletown, NY   See Map
The Corner Stage is great place for live music. All musicians are welcome to sit in and play Thursday, Friday & Saturday! There is always a house band and is always no cover. Mike Quick (guitar/vocals), Ben Graef (bass), Ernie Colon (drums) & Richard Turner (Hammond organ). For more info call after 7:00 pm Wednesday thru Saturday (845) 342-4804
Thursday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 pm
Open Thursday Night Blues Jam
with Thursday Night Open Blues Jam hosts, ”Little Marty“ Schechter of The Greenville Glide, Rich Kelly of The Geoff Hartwell Band, Gary Schwartz of The Blue Rays
Blues
Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge
166 Stoneleigh Ave.
Croton Falls/Carmel 10512, NY   See Map
Open Blues Music Jam Session. Bring your axe, horn, harp, reeds, 'boards or pipes. Please sign up by 11 pm to sit in. Hosted by members of The Blue Rays, The Geoff Hartwell Band, The Greenville Glide. All Blues Music lovers, listeners and dancers welcome. Come early for dinner. CD raffle every week. P.S. The food here is FABULOUS! It's an intimate feeling room with dining area available outdoors during suitable weather. The vibe here is fantastic! - Gary Phone #: (845) 669 - 8533
Friday, December 19
Friday
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Happy Hour
with The Kurt Henry Band
Rock (progressive), Alternative
The Steel House Restaurant
On the Rondout Waterfront
Kingston, NY   See Map
Take a break after your holiday shopping and relax at the Steel House with The Kurt Henry Band. Enjoy the Happy Hour free buffet from 5 to 6. Or have dinner. The food is delicious and the pizzas are exceptionally good.
Friday
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Friday night live music
with The Kurt Henry Project
Rock (classic)
Steel House Restaurant
85 East Strand St
Kingston, NY   See Map
The Kurt Henry Band will join the Steel House Friday night December 19th from 6pm till 9pm Free Happy Hour Buffet before the show from 5-6pm. Drink Specials all night long.
Friday
7:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
DuoMotief
with DuoMotief
Jazz, Acoustic, and Latin. light vocals with guitar
Babalu Bob's Cuban Restaurant
37 Elm St # 6 Fishkill (845) 897-0195
Fishkill, NY   See Map
The world class jazz and contemporary vocalist, Jane Blackstone and renowned guitarist Steve Blum have joined forces to perform seldom heard musical gems drawn from the American and Brazilian Songbooks- as well as a sprinkling of outstanding originals and contemporary pop songs and Cuban Instrumentals

Beautiful music to accompany fantastic homecooked Cuban Cuisine
Friday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
A new place to party!
with Kenny Faranda and Bobby MacDougall
Acoustic, Americana
Loopey's
Main Street
Millbrook, NY   See Map
Join Kenny and Bobby for a great acoustic show at a great new restaurant! Good tunes, good food, and good friends all in one place!
Friday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
Joltin' Java and Jumpin' Jive - CANCELLED !!!
with The Rhodes, Vision Through Sound
Rock (classic), Motown/R&B, and Blues. Originals . . . because we are.
Muddy Cup Coffee House
58 Main Street
New Paltz, NY   See Map
Tonight, we'll be featuring -- O.K., let's face it, the snow is a problem for everyone, so unfortunately tonight's show has to be cancelled. We'll have to shovel out and reschedule. Sorry, folks.

And of course, we raise our collective coffee cups to toast and give a special thank-you to the New Paltz Muddy Cup for their continuing support of our music.
http://www.myspace.com/muddycupnewpaltz
Friday
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Morton Presents Acoustic Music
with Marji Zintz, Todd Young, Cecilia St. King, The Riches, T.G. Bannini (?)
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Contemporary. come and see!
Morton Memorial Library
82 Kelly Street
Rhinecliff, NY   See Map
An evening of acoustic music (in this case, actually performed without any amplification). This is a great listening room, and I believe there are goodies available for munching on, too.
Marji Zintz's Myspace Page ~ very informative
Friday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Come see Songwriter, Singer & Guitarist Bovane,
with Bovane with Mark Westin, Mark Westin
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Rock (progressive)
2 Alices Coffee Lounge
311 Hudson Street
Cornwall on Hudson, NY   See Map
Friday
8:30 pm
to
11:30 pm
Eric Hobson Compact, Larry Packer, Ross Rice
Alternative, Contemporary, and Dance
Tin Pan Alley Restaurant
7909 Old Post Road (Route 9)
Upper Red Hook NY, NY   See Map
Friday
8:30 pm
to
12:30 pm
dance and celebrate the holidays
with The J.V.Squad
Rock (classic), Motown/R&B
The Kingston Holiday Inn
washington ave
Kingston, NY   See Map
Joe Veillette Guitar,vocals Jerry Mitnick, bass, vocals Charlie Pistone, drums, vocals

an eclectic blend of danceable cool tunes, hits, one hit wonders, originals.... come on down and get dancey, get giggly, get a partner, get lucky, get a room
Friday
9:00 pm
Crawdaddy, Stu Spector keys,guitar,vocals, Jimmy Eppard guitar ,vocals, Mike Oliveri drums, vocals, Leroy Seals bass, Sal Oliveri sax
Rock (classic), Blues, and Covers. Swampy Blues-
New World Home Cooking
RT 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Stu Spector's funky Crawdaddy band featuring Woodstock guitar master Jimmy Eppard --grab the one your with & boogie
Friday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
Blues Jam Open Mic
with Mike Quick Band
Blues, Motown/R&B, and Rock (classic)
Corner Stage
368 East Main Street
Middletown, NY   See Map
The Corner Stage is great place for live music. All musicians are welcome to sit in and play Thursday, Friday & Saturday! There is always a house band and is always no cover. Mike Quick (guitar/vocals), Ben Graef (bass), Ernie Colon (drums) & Richard Turner (Hammond organ). For more info call after 7:00 pm Wednesday thru Saturday (845) 342-4804
Friday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 am
ANNUAL JOEY SPALLINA XMAS BASH
with JOEY SPALLINA AND BAND
Rock (progressive)
DOCKSIDE PUB
825 South Lake Boulevard
Mahopac, NY   See Map
Each year for the past four years Joey Spallina accompanied by family and friends has ushered in the Holiday season with a night of rocking good music. This year Joey who happens to be one of New York's leading studio musicians will be joined by his new band and will feature original songs from his latest debuted cd as well as some great covers and holiday tunes. The kitchen will stay open a little latter than usual and the bar is sure to serve up your favorite spirit. There is a $10. cover at the door. Dockside is located just 3.8 miles off the Bryant Pond Road exit of the Taconic Parkway.
RESERVATIONS (845) 621 0057
Friday
9:00 pm
Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon
Acoustic Contemporary Folk
Manna Dew
Main Street
Millerton, NY   See Map
We're back! Info and reservations: 518-789-3570
Friday
9:00 pm
Music for a Solstice EveningManna Dew
Main Street
Millerton, NY   See Map
518-789-3570
Friday
9:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
Friday Night Music
with Crawdaddy
Cajun/Zydeco, Blues, and Rock (progressive)
New World Home Cooking Co.
1411 Route 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Pleas join us at New World on Friday for Crawdaddy. Stu Spector, the famed bass and guitar designer, heads up this swampy group that features Woodstock's legendary guitarist, Jimmy Eppart. Cajun,Blues and Vintage Rock-n-Roll. No Cover!
Friday
9:30 pm
to
12:00 pm
Gary Schwartz & Friends presents ANTS: A New Talent Showcase
with Mishti Roy
Acoustic
Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge
166 Stoneleigh Ave.
Croton Falls/Carmel 10512, NY   See Map
Gary Schwartz & Friends presents ANTS: A New Talent Showcase. Known and unknown musical artists, always with the possibility of special guests. You never know who you might hear... P.S. The food here is FABULOUS! It's an intimate feeling room with dining area available outdoors during suitable weather. The vibe here is fantastic! - Gary Phone #: (845) 669 - 8533
Friday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am
Cafe Internationale
with Big Kahuna
Dance, Covers, and Rock (classic)
Ramada Inn
1289 Route 300
Newburgh, NY   See Map
Canceled Due to Snow!!!!!!!! See you January 9, 2009
845-567-9429
Friday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am
BARK & BITE
Rock (classic), Covers. ROCK./DANCE
PARROT BAY
10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST)
STONY POINT, NY   See Map
BACK AGAIN AT THE PARROT BAY!! EVERYONE LOVED THEM SO MUCH WE JUST HAD TO HAVE THEM BACK! THE BARK & BITE BAND!! (featuring Mike from HUDSON BLUE ) PLAYS ALL THE BEST CLASSIC ROCK MUSIC!! COME OUT AND PARTY WITH BARK & BITE FRIDAY NIGHT! IT'S ROCK MUSIC YOU CAN DANCE TO ALL NIGHT!!

ENJOY DINNER WHILE LISTENING TO THE BAND; THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30.

845-429-6180. NO COVER CHARGE!!

Saturday, December 20
Saturday
8:30 pm
Hudson Valley Folk Guild Monthly Concert
with Helen Avakian
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic
Unitarian Fellowship
67 South Randolph Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
I am the open mic feature. I play @ 9 PM, open mic precedes and follows from 7:30 PM. Sign-up to perform 7 PM.
more info (845) 229-0170 Kevin Becker
Saturday
8:30 pm
Holiday Spectacular !!
with HOTFLASH & The hormones
Bodles Opera House
39 Main Street
Chester, NY   See Map
Like No Other Show On Earth!
Exclusively at Bodles, this show has featured Hudson Valley's best entertainers for over 20 years.
Formally know as "Bodles Opera House Variety Show" the region's entertainment icon has evolved into a sassy, new, funny, irreverent musical production featuring the dazzling trio: HOTFLASH with the hormones (Bodles Opera House All Star Orchestra).
Each performance is unique so don't look for this show on DVD; That iPod is nifty but there's only one way the experience this hilarious fun and fantastic music: LIVE!
Not recommend for children under 17, but highly recommended for everyone else.
Web Site:
HOTFLASH
have u been bodled? - Guaranteed to be Oodles of fun!
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $33.95 (Dinner & Show)
Call 845-469-4595 for reservations.

Directions To Bodles
Saturday
7:30 am
to
10:30 am
Great music, food & drink
with Phil Butta of The Last Rights, GUESTS
Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Contemporary
The Carriage House
Alden Place
Millbrook, NY   See Map
The Carriage House in Millbrook (formerly Marcellos) is a very nice restaurant and bar. Cozy bar where Phil plays, as Robyn Taylor of WPDH says "He Plays The Best Songs!" ... stop on by and hang out with musicians, dancers, artists, and assorted other good ol' town folk!
Saturday
9:30 am
to
12:30 pm
Tom & Jerry's Irish House
with The Mojo Myles Band
Motown/R&B, Blues. Rockin' Rythm & Soul That Moves You
Tom & Jerry's Irish House
987 Rt 22
Brewster, NY   See Map
Myles Returns; a 13 yr old, multi-instrumentalist prodigy playing his unique blend of Rockin' Rhythm & Soul. His performances include songs from James Brown, Wilson Pickett, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Myles' own Originals and many more. He's played at the top venues in New York City; BB Kings & the Iridum Jazz Club in Times Square, The Cutting Room, Tera Blues, The Red Lion, South Street Seaport, Madison Square Garden (Knick's Half-Time Show) and many others in the Tri State area. In a newspaper article about Myles, Sid Bernstein (who's best known as the man who brought the Beatles to America) was interviewed and said; "Myles is a young prodigy that will captivate and thrill an audience". At every Mojo Myles show there is plenty of Groovin' & Movin'. This is a one of a kind live music experience that's fun for any age at Tom & Jerry's in Brewster NY....Also that night Back By Popular Demand; "The Mojo Boogie Awards" DANCE COMPETITION ~ Don't miss the fun
Myles' website
Saturday
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Melinda DiMaio
Jazz, Folk/Traditional, and Country
Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY   See Map
“JaFoCo”! That’s the term Melinda DiMaio has coined to describe her eclectic musical style, which fuses elements of jazz, folk and country. With a vocal quality that draws from a rich palette of shades and hues, DiMaio’s sound has been described as Patsy Cline meets Joni Mitchell.

Soft, crunchy, salty and sweet, Melinda’s songbook is a trail mix of textures and flavors that comment on the joys, challenges, humor and ironies of the human condition. Though many of her songs emerge from personal experiences, she enjoys stepping into the skin of others to write from a variety of perspectives, thus giving her material a diverse array of viewpoints.

Her driving rhythmic guitar playing, skillful vocal stylings and sheer energy draws fans to her performances again and again. Be it in a large hall or small café, Melinda DiMaio’s sound invites her listeners in and makes each feel as if she were singing to him or her alone.
Saturday
6:00 pm
The Inquiring Minds Want To Know What's Going On
with The Rhodes
Rock (classic), Motown/R&B, and Blues. Originals . . . because we are.
The Muddy Cup, Saugerties NY
65 Partition Street
Saugerties, 12477, NY   See Map
Tonight, we'll be featuring -- O.K., let's face it, even though it's a coffeehouse, we're NOT playing anything where you NEED a cup of coffee just to stay awake. We're claiming some floor space, rolling in the amps and drum kit, plugging in, and making sure there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on -- so don't say we didn't give you advance notice, Horace. Furthermore . . . you will have a good time.

An all-ages show, nice for those who prefer a non-alcoholic environment. NO COVER !

And of course, we raise our collective coffee mugs to toast and give a special thank-you to the Muddy Cup(s) for their continuing support of our music [and ALL local music].
The Muddy Cup Coffee House(s) Home Page
Saturday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT
with STEVE SCHULTZ
Singer-Songwriter
DOCKSIDE PUB
825 South Lake Boulevard
Mahopac, NY   See Map
Its not often that you can purchase a cd with a fourteen day "money-back guarantee" but that's just what you get when you purchase a copy of Steve Schultz's A Thin Line cd. To date none have been returned. With good reason. Steve produces a very personal sound that comes from deep within his soul. His music resonates with inspiration that goes back to the Beatles and journeys along to Bruce Springsteen. Steve will be performing his original tunes as well as some interesting covers tonight. There is no charge for this performance, as always your generosity is appreciated. Dockside is located just 3.8 miles off the Bryant Pond Road exit of the Taconic Parkway.
RESERVATIONS (845) 621 0057
Saturday
7:00 pm
Steve Schultz
Singer-Songwriter, Rock (modern), and Acoustic
Dockside Pub
Mahopac, NY   See Map
Steve Schultz performs for the 2nd time at the wonderful Dockside Pub! A solo/acoustic show.
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Holiday Classical Concert
Classical/Opera
Unison Arts Center
68 Mt. Rest Rd.
New Paltz, NY   See Map
Sarah Williams, soprano, combines forces with The Hamilton Bacon Duo for an evening of traditional and not-so-traditional holiday music. With Jim Bacon's virtuosity on classical guitar, the pleasing sonority of Sheila Hamilton's flute, and Williams' opreratic strength and agility, the trio will peform music from around the world that is sure to delight members of all ages.
for tickets, call 845-255-1559, 10am-4pm, M-F.
Saturday
8:00 pm
Rebel Red
Roots Music. Loose and swingin' rock and roll with a country-blues flavor
The Muddy Cup
516 Broadway
Kingston, NY   See Map
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Don't miss their second annual christmas extravaganza. fun for you all
with Hank & the Skinny 3
Rock (progressive), Acoustic
2 Alices Coffee Lounge
311 Hudson Street
Cornwall on Hudson, NY   See Map
Hank was leaving his favorite hangout bar on sixth street one early afternoon. as he stepped off the curb and into the street he turned, for just a second, to catch a glance for a moment, of a drop dead gorgeous blonde. Our hero dazzeld, for a moment. time slowed,her red lips smiled and thats when the beer truck brakes failed and ran ol Hank over with a thud. Hank rose like a ghost white and shaky, and then he saw smoke rising from the brim of his hat! His head was on fire! a crazy rhythm section appeared and put it out with the spray of beer. And thats when the Skinny 3 first appeared, They dusted Hank off, sat him comfortably in there long black cadillac and started there trip down the lost highway.
Saturday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
#1 Band for nonstop dance music!!!
with CloudNYne
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (50's-60's), and Wedding/Dance
Monticello Gaming & Raceway
204 State Route 17B
Monticello, NY   See Map
Saturday
9:00 pm
Annual Christmas Show!
with GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS
Rock (progressive)
Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY   See Map
This popular event has become an annual tradition at the Towne Crier with our friends & neighbors, GM&SCOD, who have also recorded these shows on our stage in the past, and released the CDs. The music of Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams has been variously described as "hillbilly-Floyd," "folk-pop," "alt-country, roots-rock," and "surreal Americana;" a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering, and a lot of fun. "The Slambovians cast a wide net ... [their] music seems to energize anyone who hears it." -Relix Magazine
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Saturday
9:00 pm
Main Street Band
Rock (classic)
Stewart House
2 North Water Street
Athens, NY   See Map

For directions
Saturday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
GET YOUR SOUL SHOES ON THE FLOOR!
with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, ROSS RICE, OTTO KRENTRAL, and very special guests!
Blues. and songs full of soul and sacrifice!
starr place (STARR LOUNGE)
montgomery street
rhinebeck, NY   See Map
JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL with ROSS RICE (AL GREEN, ISSAC HAYES) on keys, the world famous OTTO KRETRAL! on horns and JOE MEDWICK on drums and soul shoutin lead vocals plus so many cool friends and guests to show for sure!

this saturday night in RHINEBECK at STARR PLACE in the STARR LOUNGE with the best players this side of the midnight ramble!

JOE has played with THE NEVILLES, MCGARRIGLES, WAINWRIGHTS, CHIEFTAINS, RY COODER, ALBERT LEE, WILLIE DIXON, LEVON HELM , DAVE EDMUNDS, JIM WEIDER and many many more!

"...best live show ever..." SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

"...highly recommended..." LA WEEKLY

"...better than PHIL COLLINS !...." WKZE

for more info see joemedwick.com

so you know it's got SOUL!
joemedwick.com
Saturday
9:30 pm
LNB's CHRISTMAS PARTY AT
with LONG NECK BAND
Americana Pub Rock
Juniors
Salt Point Tpk
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Tis the season to be merry, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than to c'mon out to one of the best holiday parties at one of the best clubs in town - Juniors! LNB will be there providing the entertainment - the folks from Juniors will be providing the holiday cheer - and by the 20th every one needs a night out to have fun, relax, and party their you know what off!
Saturday
10:00 pm
Reddan Brothers Band
Blues, Rock (classic)
Halligan’s Public House
Warwick, NY   See Map
Saturday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am
Bosco & The Storm
Covers. R&B top 40 Dance and todays music
Michael's
Rt 9 North
Fishkill, NY   See Map
The Hudson Valley's #1 Dance party Band you ain't partied till you've partied with us
Saturday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am
LOWDOWN
Rock (classic), Covers. DANCE/ROCK
PARROT BAY
10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST)
STONY POINT, NY   See Map
COME TO PARROT BAY AND ENJOY ONE OF THE BEST BANDS AROUND!! THIS BAND PLAYS THE BEST ROCK MUSIC. WHATEVER THE SINGER SINGS HE SOUNDS LIKE THE ORIGINAL ARTIST!! DOING THE TASTIEST CLASSIC ROCK THRU TODAY-- ZEPPELIN, YES, POLICE, BAD COMPANY STEELEY DAN, MOTOWN, BILLY JOEL, ACDC, TUBES, JOURNEY AND MUCH MORE!!

WE'LL BE GIVING OUT JELLO SHOTS!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!

ENJOY DINNER WHILE YOUR LISTENING TO THIS GREAT BAND! THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30.

NEVER A COVER CHARGE!! 845-429-6180
Saturday
10:30 pm
Party!!!
with Mina's Fantasy
Covers, Pop/Soft Rock, and Dance
Danny Macs
869 McLean Ave
Yonkers, NY   See Map
Danny Mac's has become one of the best places to hang out in Yonkers all week long.
Sunday, December 21
Sunday
6:00 pm
Steve Kaiser and FriendsMaggie's in the Alley
39 Main St
Chester, NY   See Map
Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts - Jazz vocalist / upright bassist Steve Kaiser featuring Kevin Golden and Friends. The music is sweet, acoustic and always swingin'. / Call 845-469-tapa(s) for reservations.
Maggie's In The Alley
Sunday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
POSTPONED !!! - Solstice Benefit Concert
with HOTFLASH & Special Guests
Bodles Opera House
39 Main Street
Chester, NY   See Map
Postponed to Jan 18, 2009 !!!!!
Postponed to Jan 18, 2009 !!!!

featuring
Professional Artists Donating Their Time And Talent

- HOTFLASH -
Catherine Johnson, Maureen Morrissey & Patricia Mazo
with special guests:
Leigh Finner, Karen Beals & Debbie Major
Dave Myers - piano

It's the longest night of the year, a great night to help bring sunshine into the lives of two local families this holiday season.

Matthew Germann, the son of Kristy and Michael Germann, a volunteer firefighter in Sullivan county, is a one year old boy who was diagnosed with Infantile Spasm Disorder at the age of 5 months. This rare disorder affects 5 in every 10,000 babies. Matthew was hospitalized for a month and underwent a harsh treatment plan which failed. The family has tried numerous medications which have not been successful in reducing Matthew's spasms. They are now trying a medication from Canada, which has not received approval in the U.S. and is not covered under the family's medical insurance. It now appears that Matthew will need brain surgery to help control this disorder.

Bruce Smith, a lifelong Orange county resident will be receiving his second kidney transplant. Family friend Linda Coleman donated the first transplanted kidney which served Bruce well for 10 good years. Recently, dialysis has become difficult so a second kidney will be donated by Bruce's son, Derek, a medical match - in 1998 Derek was too young. A rare recipient from two living donors, Bruce's insurance does not cover expenses associated with the operation (or Derek's loss of work).

Web Sites:
Solstice Benefit Concert
HOTFLASH
Doors Open, Silent Auction and Dinner served at 5:30 pm
Tickets: Dinner & Show $24.95 / Show Only $12.50
call 845-469-4595 for reservations.

Directions To Bodles
Sunday
2:00 am
to
4:00 am
Annual Winter Solstice Celebration!
with Neil Alexander & NAIL
Jazz, New Age
Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand St
Newburgh, NY   See Map
Neil Alexander & Nail presents their Annual Winter Solstice Celebration Concert at the Newburgh Free Library on Sunday December 21 at 1:30 PM. The winter solstice was an important date on ancient calendars. Prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge and Newgrange in Ireland indicate the day with remarkable precision. Neil Alexander & Nail will honor the day with their special blend of red-hot jazz, burning grooves and soaring soundscapes. In the spirit of the season they will be accepting canned food donations. Everyone is invited to join in a drum circle jam session finale. Bring a percussion instrument (or a pot and spoon) and plan to make a joyful noise to chase the darkness away and call back the sun Since forming in 1997, Neil Alexander & NAIL continues a commitment to the future of jazz and improvised music. Directing a diverse stylistic palette and fierce musicianship, Neil and his group skillfully blend modern and traditional forms with experimental concepts and electronic music.
Sunday
12:00 pm
Blank-Fest XII
with Shelvis
Rock (50's-60's), Comedic
Bruxelle's Restaurant
173 Main Street
Nyack, NY   See Map
Annual benefit concert, now in its 11th year, which raises blankets for NYC’s homeless.
Blank-Fest on MySpace
Sunday
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
The Acoustic Medecine Show
Acoustic, Bluegrass
Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY   See Map
Joe Tobin-guitar, vocals Paul Chinelli-bass, vocals Bob Cage-guitar, fiddle, vocals Ed Kenny-mandolin
Sunday
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Bach Cantata Series
with Kairos: A Consort of Singers
Classical/Opera
Holy Cross Monastery
Route 9W (1615 Broadway)
West Park, NY   See Map
The sixth and final cantata in our 2008 series, Kairos will present Bach's beautiful Advent Cantata No. 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Wake up, the voice calls us) with chamber orchestra. The concert will also feature Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto. The concert is free to the public (free-will offering gratefully accepted). The cantata and instrumental work will be performed as part of a choral evensong service. Supported in part by a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, administrator of public funds through NYSCA's Decentralization Program.
Concert Information
Sunday
4:00 pm
Turning Toward the Light / Winter Solstice Concert
with Baird Hersey and PRANA
World. Overtone singing Choir
Mountain View Studio
Mountain View Avenue
Woodstock, NY   See Map
CONCERT CANCELED BECAUSE OF SNOW


(845) 679-2926
Sunday
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Sock Hop Sundays
with The Shallows
Rock (50's-60's)
Monticello Gaming & Raceway
204 State Route 17B
Monticello, NY   See Map
Sunday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
with CAROLYN SILLS & THE POOR MANS ROSES
Country
DOCKSIDE PUB
825 South Lake Boulevard
Mahopac, NY   See Map
Once again Carolyn Sills and her band The Poor Man's Roses will be paying tribute to the queen of country music, the late Patsy Cline, with a Country Christmas show in her honor. The show will feature a full night of Patsy Cline hits such as "Crazy"' "Walking After Midnight", "I Fall To Pieces"' and "Sweet Dreams" as well as classic holiday numbers made popular by Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Burl Ives and the like. It's a swinging 50's and 60's tribute sure to get music lovers of all ages in the holiday spirit. The doors open at 5pm and showtime is 7pm. This show is always a sellout, so order your tickets early. Call (845) 621-0057 to purchase tickets and to make dinner reservations. Dockside is located just 3.8 miles off the Bryant Pond Road exit of the Taconic Parkway.
TICKETS & RESERVATIONS (845) 621 0057
Sunday
7:30 pm
Annual Christmas Show!
with GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS
Rock (progressive)
Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY   See Map
This popular event has become an annual tradition at the Towne Crier with our friends & neighbors, GM&SCOD, who have also recorded these shows on our stage in the past, and released the CDs. The music of Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams has been variously described as "hillbilly-Floyd," "folk-pop," "alt-country, roots-rock," and "surreal Americana;" a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering, and a lot of fun. "The Slambovians cast a wide net ... [their] music seems to energize anyone who hears it." -Relix Magazine
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Sunday
7:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
The Singer-Songwriter Sessions
with Whitman & Pantell, Denise Jordan Finley & Daniel Pagdon, Tom Vala, Sean Crimmins
Acoustic, Americana, and Jazz
Muddy Cup - Kingston
516 Broadway
Kingston, NY   See Map
An evening hosted by Karen Whitman & Rick Pantell, who present prominent singer-songwriters of the Mid-Hudson region. Karen & Rick will perform humorous to thought provoking originals, Tom Vala will sing his powerful songs accompanying himself with his brilliant jazz/rock acoustic guitaring, Sean Crimmins will sing and play using his unique style of playing guitar that has been astounding audiences everywhere, and the very well known duo of Denise Jordan Finley & Daniel Pagdon will round out the evening with genuine feel-good warmth and optimism. Free to the public.
Monday, December 22
Monday
7:30 pm
to
11:00 pm
Celtic & Irish Session
Irish (traditional), Celtic, and Folk/Traditional
New World Home Cooking
Route 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Traditional Celtic, Irish and French Canadian music. All are welcome to play and sing with us! Or just come to and listen & enjoy. Celtic harp, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, flutes, and more. We have a session every Monday night. No cover.
for directions

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