Saturday, January 3

Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Sal Oliveri Jazz	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY   See Map
	Sal Oliveri -tenor-soprano-bari-alto saxes-flute- clarinet-bass clarinet -blues vocals After 16 years on the road with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra, Sal gigged around the area and recently started the Cafe Jazzbo's. Sal also performs with Crawdaddy, Big Blue Big Band, Willi & the In Crowd ,& Saugerties Community Band
Saturday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Todd Giudice Acoustic	Noble Coffee Roasters 3020 Rt 207 Campbell Hall, NY   See Map
	Acoustic solo
Saturday 8:00 pm	The Concert of January with Nevermind (A Tribute to Nirvana), Tension, Identity, S.I.N. Alternative, Rock (modern), and Pop/Soft Rock	The Chance 6 Crannell Street Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Everyone wants to come out to see Nevermind: A Tribute to Nirvana along with special guests Tension, Identity, S.I.N. and Big Shoe! This show's going to be rocking! After a big show in Cleveland, Nevermind is coming back to Poughkeepsie with Nirvana hits! Tension the teen rock band, after releasing their debut EP they started promoting in November with a local tour! So come out to see this alternative rock show @ The Chance in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley's premier music venue! Buy Tickets (Exclusive from the Tension website!)
Saturday 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
Saturday 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm	Rausch Brothers Country, Rock (modern)	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Under the Rasta Influence Reggae	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	We're excited to have URI return to 12 Grapes. Excellent musicians performing quality Reggae...add a cellist (that's correct), great vocals, high energy and a cool vibe, and you've got great night of incredible, unusual and unbeatably fun music. **Free Admission**
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	NO-NAZZ (FORMALLY THE PRIME CUT BAND) Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock, and Covers. DANCE/ROCK	PARROT BAY 10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST) STONY POINT, NY   See Map
	COME TO PARROT BAY AND ENJOY YOURSELF WITH NEW YORK'S BEST PARTY BAND. LISTEN TO A GREAT ROCK BAND THAT YOU CAN DANCE TO ALL NIGHT LONG!! THEY HAVE A GREAT SET OF SONG SELECTIONS. THEY PLAY SONGS THAT YOU DON’T HEAR EVERYDAY. YOU’LL HEAR SONGS FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT! I PROMISE YOU YOU’LL HAVE A GREAT TIME! SO COME ON DOWN AND BE READY TO DANCE! ENJOY DINNER WHILE LISTENING TO THE BAND. THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30. NEVER A COVER CHARGE!! 845-429-6180

Sunday, January 4

Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	John Scarpulla Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY   See Map
	Raised in New York City, John began playing Subway stations and bars in and around Manhattan in his early twenties. His songwriting has evolved over the past 15 years from intimate walks through the blue-black city streets and bar-rooms of New York City, to autumn brown country roads paved with gratitude. He is currently touring with Tom Wadsworth, a seasoned singer songwriter from Upstate New York. John's sound has been described by Jazz Bassist Joe Fonda as "true lyrical poetry that is rooted in the blues and has a deep groove." The music is seemless and moves efortlessly between incindiary testimonials of love and redemption and mournful ballads of regret and perserverance. John plays strictly acoustic music.
Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	local vendors with Kimberly Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional	Rosendale Farmer's Market 1055 Rte 32 / Rosendale Rec. Center Rosendale, NY   See Map
	Contact Annie Mardiney for more information: amardiney@hvc.rr.net
Sunday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Singer/Songwriter Showcase with the Cregan Kelly Roy Trio Singer-Songwriter	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Each of these artists have performed at the region's top venues. Rich Kelly is a respected bass and guitar player who performs with The Geoff Hartwell Band. Mishti Roy (pictured here) has a voice that is soulful and moving; her guitar work is clean, fast and impressive. When she takes to the drums, the audience is again pleasantly surprised. www.mistirules.com Mani Cregan has a quality to his voice that leaves you wanting more. We love when he sings "Careful What You Wish For". Hear it on myspace.com/manicregan, then here it here live. As a trio, Cregan, Kelly and Roy are certain to bring great vibes and a fun evening to 12 Grapes. Kick back and enjoy.

Monday, January 5

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

Tuesday, January 6

Tuesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Blues Party with Big Joe Fitz, Felix Cabrera Blues, Jazz	High Falls Cafe Route 213 High Falls, NY   See Map
	A SINGING, SWINGING, DANCING, GOOD TIME! This week's special guest: Cuban born Harmonica Ace Felix Cabrera. Take a quick minute and check Felix's website to see where he's been and who he's played with. Among other achievements Felix and his band were featured for a full hour on NPR's nationally syndicated Program BLUES STAGE, hosted by the late great Ruth Brown. This one falls into the "don't miss" category. Felix's infectious brand of blues & soul/jazz, all tinged with his latin roots, will raise the roof and have everyone on the dance floor.

Wednesday, January 7

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 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER with UPSTART BLUES SHOW CANCELLED Blues, Blues, and Blues	Hyde Park Brewing Co. Rt. 9 Hyde Park, NY   See Map
	We want to thank all of you for supporting this show. This is the midweek place to be for the BLUES in the Hudson Valley. Always an enthusiastic audience at this well attended mid week show. Great food, home brews, a friendly wait staff, and a house band with history keep this show running strong. NO COVER CHARGE!!!!
Wednesday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	"Reds, Whites & the Blues" Jam with Marty Schechter, Rich Kelly & Gary Schwartz Blues. Jam Session	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Bring your gear, sign up, and take your turn jamming with a trio of world-class Blues musicians. Hosted by "Little Marty" Schechter of The Greenville Glide, Rich Kelly of The Geoff Hartwell Band and Gary Schwartz of The Blue Rays. Gary has been running blues jams for nearly a decade, and has a great following of amazing blues artists. Every night is unique and it's always an incredible showing of highly talented musicians. If you love great Blues, don't miss this jam session. Always a great time. The wine, the music, the perfect Wednesday evening. Free admission.
Wednesday 8:45 pm to 11:30 pm	Reds, Whites & Blues Jam @ 12 Grapes with Wednesday 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	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division St. Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Open Blues Music Jam Session. Bring your axe, horn, harp, reeds, 'boards or pipes. Please sign up by 10:30 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. Calendar note: We will have no jam 12/17; starting 1/7/09 we will run on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Wednesday 10:00 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 10:00!

Thursday, January 8

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 Paul Tryon, James Krueger, and Sean Crimmins. Enjoy fine food and music. $5 per person suggested donation.
Thursday 7:00 pm	ALWAYS A GREAT TIME HERE! with Karton Herz Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Rock (classic)	KEEGAN ALES 20 St. James St. Kingston, NY   See Map
	Thursday are $2.00 pint nights! A bigger menu and music by KHz...why not start your weekend early!
Thursday 7:00 pm	Dan Stokes Pop/Soft Rock. Blues, ballads, off-beat pop	The Big Easy Bistro 40 Front Street Newburgh, NY   See Map
	The second Thursday of each month. Not your usual keyboard and vocal fare. Don't look for too many standards. Expect Tom Waits. Look for John Hiatt.
Thursday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Open Mic Night with Rich Kelly Open Mic	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	We look forward to the diversity, surprise and talent that always accompanies one of our Open Mics. We invite all talented artists to come in and enjoy the music, enjoy the stage, enjoy one of the most talked about new music venues in Westchester. Rich Kelly, a member of the Geoff Hartwell band, hosts tonight's open mic. Free admission. Sign up begins around 8pm.
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. 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, January 9

Friday 9:00 pm	A Fox Radio Event !!! with Ryan Reiss, 3 GUYS From GOTHAM Comedic	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	Ryan Reiss is a stand up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. Ryan began his career as a comedian while attending college at NYU, and quickly became a favorite act on the scene. Ryan's quick wit, instant like ability and unique way of engaging any audience have made him one of the most sought after M.C.'s at the New York Clubs, and a favorite Audience Warm up performer for the Mike & Juliet show on FOX television. Ryan can be seen daily entertaining Fox studio audiences. When not performing live, Ryan has been seen as a Host on WE' s hit series "Three Men & a Chick Flick." MTV, MTV' s TRL, Nickelodeon "U Pick Live", and the "Howard Stern Show." In addition to his television appearances, MTV took Ryan to Cancun where he wrote and co - produced "Jimmy Fallon & Drew Barrymore's Spring break face off." He also helped develop ideas, and served as a staff comedy writer for Spike TV. Ryan has enjoyed playing clubs college, cruises, casinos, and corporate events over the years, and is rising quickly. He has been featured in Montreal's "Just for Laughs" festival, and is currently working on a TV pilot. 3 Guys From Gotham featuring Richie Mazzaferro, Lance Rizzo & Michael Molnar Web Sites: Richie Mazzaferro Lance Rizzo www.just3dudes.com Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $15.00 Advance / $18.00 Day of Show call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Directions To Bodles
Friday 9:30 pm to 12:00 am	Celebrate the New Year! with The Kurt Henry Band Rock (progressive)	New World Home Cooking Rt. 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	The Kurt Henry Band--Kurt Henry, Cheryl Lambert, Alan Groth, Eric Parker, and Ross Rice--celebrates 2009 this evening at New World Home Cooking. Come and join us! Check out www.ricorlando.com. Reservations: 845-246-0900. Rt. 212, Saugerties.
Friday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	Debut with Dorraine Scofield, Thunder Ridge Country, Covers, and Dance	Keltic House 1004 Main Street Fishkill, NY   See Map
	Thunder Ridge heads to the Keltic House for the first time ever! Check it out-we hear the food is good too.

Friday 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Purple Heart Follies (Fundraiser) with Rebel Red Americana, Rock (classic), and Roots Music	Goshen Middle School Goshen, NY   See Map
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Experimental / Italian pop / Folk with Neon Gloworms Alternative, Folk/Traditional	2 Alices Coffee Lounge 311 Hudson Street Cornwall on Hudson, NY   See Map
	Come out for a night of great original music and great coffee at this wonderful little coffee house.
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 am	Grimsland and Gartdrum of the band THREE with Tenney Grimsland Gartdrumm Alternative, Rock (progressive), and Singer-Songwriter	Tobacco Outfitters(Daves Coffee House) Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Tenney,Grimsland and Gartdrum take the stage @Dave Coffee House aka Tobacco Outfitters in Saugerties, to bring you the rock and bass of the popular band THREE! Add the spice of guitarist and singer Tenney.and you have the making of some great rock and roll.
Friday 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm	American Cancer Society Fundraising Benefit with HAYWYRE Rock (classic)	C J Hooker Middle School 41 Lincoln Avenue Goshen, NY   See Map
	We will be showing our support by performing at this fundraising benefit for the American Cancer Society. The event is sponsored by the St. James' Angels. The event is called the PURPLE RIBBON FOLLIES. The event will be held in the auditorium of the C J Hooker Middle School located at 41 Lincoln Avenue Goshen, NY. The event starts at 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Admission at the door will be $12.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10.00. Seniors and children are discounted. There will be other entertainment as well. We will be performing our original material that is currently being recorded for our new CD that will be ready for public release within the next month. We appreciate any support for this event. We all either have family, friends or know someone that has been affected by cancer. We are proud to be a part of this. This event will be advertised by the Times Herald Record along with Fox 96.7 / 103.1 FM. Check their sites for further information.
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Enjoy - Great Food and Live Music with REALITY CHECK Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Dance	La Puerta Azul Route 44 Millbrook, NY   See Map
	Come to La Puerta Azul and enjoy a great meal in a beautiful setting. Or just come in for drinks, hang at the bar and enjoy some great live music. With REALITY CHECK. Bringing you only the best Modern, Classic, and Dance Rock. www.rcband.net
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Great food, great beer, and great music! with Kenny Faranda and Bobby MacDougall Acoustic, Americana, and Rock (classic)	Hyde Park Brewing Company Route 9 Hyde Park, NY   See Map
	Join Kenny and Bobby for a night of great acoustic music and enjoy a great brew and a meal!
Friday 9:00 pm	Live at Skytop with JOHN SCHRADER BAND Singer-Songwriter, Rock (modern), and Acoustic	Skytop 237 Forrest Hills Drive Kingston, NY   See Map
Friday 9:00 pm	Todd Giudice Acoustic	Whistling Willie's American Grill 184 Main St Cold Spring, NY   See Map
	Acoustic originals and classic covers
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	DJ provided by Partymaster	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	LOOK OUT BABY CAUSE HE'S COMIN! he's a SOUL MAN! with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, MIKE DUNN, JOHN ADAMI, and a cast of a thousand soulful sounds! Blues. and sweet soul funky uptown roadhouse rock!	KEEGAN ALES 20 st. james street UPTOWN OFF BROADWAY kingston, NY   See Map
	that's right JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL is back on the good foot (that would be his left) at everybody's favorite uptown hang the gorgeous and mighty KEEGAN ALES in KINGSTON this friday at 9pm! with RICK DANKO alum MIKE DUNN on bass , JOHN "OUTASITE" ADAMI from the FERRARO BROS on smokin funky gtrs and MEMPHIS JOE on drums singin songs of DAN PENN and THE BAND while whoopin up a groove ala AL JACKSON and his beloved LEVON! plus many many funky and famous friends to show for sure! "...best live show ever..." SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT "...highly recommended..." LA WEEKLY "...down home!...DAN PENN "...sounds good!..." LEVON HELM "...best entertainer on the planet..." MARK FERRARO joe has played with LEVON, JIM WEIDER, RANDY CIARLANTE, THE NEVILLE BROTHERS, THE MCGARRIGLE SISTERS, THE CHIEFTAINS, ALBERT LEE, DAVE EDMUNDS, RY COODER, WILLIE DIXON and many many more! for more info see joemedwick.com so you know it's got SOUL! joemedwick.com
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Blues Jam/Open Mic At Sweeney's MVP Pub Resaturant with Bluebone Blues, Acoustic	Sweeney's MVP Pub Restaurant 33 Orange Ave (rte 208) Walden, NY   See Map
	"Bluebone" is Ken Bowles (guitar/vocals), Randy Sutter (Bass), George Charles (drums) & will host a blues jam and open mic once monthly, the second Friday at Sweeney's MVP Pub Resturant in Walden. Friendly, supportive atmosphere, pro pa, guitar amps, drums provided. Both electric and acoustic musicians welcome. Bluebone has been cultivating a nice little music scene in other venues, and will continue this tradition at Sweeney's.
Friday 9:00 pm	Steve Schultz Rock (modern), Singer-Songwriter, and Acoustic	Muddy Cup Coffeehouse 58 Main St. New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Steve Schultz performs solo & acoustic in support of his debut album, 'A Thin Line.'
Friday 9:00 pm	First Show of 2009! with The Trapps Rock (modern), Singer-Songwriter, and Roots Music	The High Falls Cafe Corner of Route 212 & Mohonk Rd High Falls, NY   See Map
	The Trapps play a set of all original, homegrown roots rock at their favorite local spot! Directions & Info
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Live Blues/Soul/Funk in Middletown TONIGHT! with Dan Brother Band, Corner Stage Roots Music, Blues, and Rock (classic)	Corner Stage 368 E. Main St. Middletown, NY   See Map
	Dan Brother Band @ The Corner Stage Friday Jan. 9th. Don't forget your dancin` shoes! 9pm - 1am Corner Stage 368 E. Main St. Middletown NY 10940 INFO
Friday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Roger-Z and The Zygotes Rock (classic), Blues. Funk/Reggae	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	We're pleazed to have Roger-Z and The Zygotes here at 12 Grapes for the first time. Theze guyz have rocked NY, CT and NJ since 2000. Their blend of power rock, funk, blues and reggae alwayz getz the house dancin'. The band consists of Roger-Z (vocals/slide guitar), John Zanella (bass/vocals) and Rudy Feinauer (drums). Hellz bellz to winter ... come get your groove on! Free admission.
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
	Party with the Kahuna’s at Newburgh’s Ramada Inn, Café Internationale. The Ramada Inn is the ultimate in nightclubs where people come to party, dance, and just have a great time! The Ramada is committed to providing high-quality live music. And Big Kahuna provides an energetic mix of favorite pop, disco, rock and R&B. We guarantee that we’ll get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor! Our music is an exciting blend of 1 keyboardist/vocalist, a female vocalist, electric guitar/vocalist, bass and percussion/vocalist. Our accomplished professional musicians have been performing together for many years and know how to get the party started! 845-567-9429
Friday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	ESCAPE Rock (classic), Dance, and Blues. DANCE/ROCK	PARROT BAY 10 Grassy Point Road (East Main St) Stony Point, NY   See Map
	ESCAPE'S at PARROT BAY. Everyone enjoyed them so much we just had to have them back! Performing together since 1997, the band plays varied repertoire rooted in Rock, Blues and Soul music. Featuring strong female and male vocals, tight harmonies, and excellent musicianship, ESCAPE is a band that can certainly please a wide audience! From Aretha to the Allmans, Benatar to the B-52's, and lots in between... come on out and have a great time... whether you like to dance or just listen! ENJOY DINNER WHILE LISTENING TO THE BAND. THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30 NO COVER CHARGE! 845-429-6180

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