 Saturday
9:00 am
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12:00 pm | Acoustic Duo
with Practicing at your expense
Acoustic, Country, and Covers | Elsie's Place
1475 Route 208
Wallkill , NY See Map |
| Dinner and Music at Elsie's |
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 Saturday
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm | Cielle
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
| Cielle is an original singer-songwriter who has created a voice all her own. Before branching out on her own, Cielle performed both back-up and lead vocals for various R&B and World Music bands in the Boston MA area. She then moved to Ithaca NY where she continued to sing back-up in various bands. Fans encouraged Cielle to go solo and since then there has been no turning back.
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 Saturday
6:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Christmas Party - private
with XCalibur
Rock (classic), Rock (progressive), and Irish (traditional) | Birdstone Ranch
Cross River, NY See Map |
 XCalibur plays great rock hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Visit our website for more information
XCalibur Band - Classic Rock |
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Saturday
6:30 pm
to
11:00 pm | JAZZ AT JACK & LUNA'S
with Betty MacDonald, Gypsy Queen of Woodstock, Mike Kull (piano,), Charlie Kniceley (bass,), Chris Bowman (skins)
Jazz. jazz and more jazz, support live jazz! | Jack and Luna's Cafe
3928 Main Street (Route 209,) 845-687-9794
Stone Ridge, NY See Map |
 Jack and Luna’s Café heats up these early winter months as their (sort of) monthly jazz series presents another world-class jazz show. Saturday, December 19, violinist/vocalist Betty MacDonald headlines jazz night at Jack and Luna's with her smooth pipes and sublime string work. Jazz fans are clamoring for her new duo CD with late guitarist Joe Beck, Here's to You (MacDee Music, 2009.) Set times for are 7:30 and 9pm and there is a $10 music charge per person. Full time students with ID may request discount admission. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Call 845-687-9794 for info and reservations!
Click here for Jack and Luna's info! |
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Saturday
6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm | Gomen Kudasai Jazz Dance Party Buffet
with Harvey Kaiser, Bill Crow, Taro Okamoto, Billy Alfred
Jazz | Gomen Kudasai Restaurant
215 Main Street
New Paltz, NY See Map |
 Get ready to have an incredible time as you enjoy buffet style food to 3 of some of the best Jazz musicians getting your bodies moving. We'll have a fantastic triplet with us: Bassist Bill Crow, Pianist Billy Alfred, and Sax player Harvey Kaiser. A Free Drink is included (choice of Sake or Tea).
Bassist Bill Crow - A mere few of Bill's incredible credits include bassist for Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman, and many others.
Taro Okamoto - One of the Jazz Greats of Drumming. He has played all around the world and has been described as one of jazz's "best kept secrets,"
Pianist, Billy Alfred - An incredible musician who has played with Bill Evans, Nat and Julian Adderley, and also has been writing and directing orchestrations for the past 26 years.
Saxophonist Bill Harvey - Leader of developing the Kansas City Sound jazz greats Joe Henderson, Don Cherry, Dexter Gordon, and Sonny Stitt as mentors, close friends, and playing mates. |
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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9:30 pm | Music Menu @ Café Mezzaluna
with The Jesse Janes, Trio Mio
Folk/Traditional, Acoustic, and Pop/Soft Rock | Cafe Mezzaluna
Route 212 west of town
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 “Bonnie Raitt meets the Andrews Sisters” – an appropriate description of the superb vocal harmonies and solid instrumentals delivered by the Jesse Janes, covering folk and blues tunes, and performing original songs as well. Peggy Atwood, Terri Massardo, and Elly Wininger have been delighting audiences throughout the region.
Trio Mio is Robert Muller, Bruce Hildenbrand, and top-notch singer-songwriter Fran Palmieri. Their mostly original repertoire features lots of harmonies and shows their influences from rock, country, and jazz.
Add to all that some great food and some holiday season cheer and you have a memorable evening.
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Dinner Concert
with The Jesse Janes, Fran Palmieri's Trio Mio
Acoustic, Americana. Originals too! | Cafe Mezzaluna
626 Rte 212
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 One of the bestest friendliest places to have a wonderful dinner and hear some good music.
Cafe Mezzaluna |
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Saturday
7:00 pm | CANCELED - Live at the Library
with Sonia Malkine, Phil Miller & Betty Altman, T.G. Vanini & Julie Parisi Kirby
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Singer-Songwriter | Woodstock Public Library
5 Library Lane
Woodstock, NY See Map |
| Folksinger Sonia Malkine needs no introduction in Woodstock. She has sung all over the country. She participated in a "sing-in for peace" at Carnegie Hall with other folk music luminaries. Sonia continues to perform and record, and friends recently helped her celebrate her golden jubilee concert. Phil Miller is known in the contemporary acoustic music scene as a versatile, heartfelt songwriter and performer. Appearing around the Hudson Valley for many years, his style reflects influences of folk, jazz, soft rock and pop to create diverse and entertaining music. T.G. Vanini & Julie Parisi Kirby are best known as the Princes of Serendip. They continue to captivate audiences with T.G. Vanini's song-stories, traditional folk tunes and other surprises. |
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 Saturday
7:05 pm
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11:05 pm | Annual Christmas Party at the Firemans Exempt
with CloudNYne
Dance, Dance, and Dance | Firemans Exempt Association
200 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 Join the Hudson Valley's #1 band for super tight, non-stop dance music. Come out and spend the night out with some friends, drinks, and Dance with CloudNYne.
Have some food, drinks, and then join our bravest on the dance floor.
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Saturday
7:30 pm | Betty MacDonald violin and vocals
Jazz | Jack and Luna's Cafe
3928 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY See Map |
| Betty, The Gypsy Queen of Woodstock" returns for an incrediable Holiday Show ... don't miss this one!!! |
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 Saturday
7:30 pm
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10:30 pm | Marji Zintz
Acoustic, Contemporary. folk/jazz hybrid | Babycakes Café
1-3 Collegeview Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 This is a lovely space with beautiful artwork and a scrumptious-looking, creative-sounding menu (I had their roasted red pepper soup, and MAN was it good). Couple that with live music, and you’re in for a great night!!
For more information, you can call Babycakes (doncha love that name?) at (845) 485-8411
Photo credit: © Amornsee Tawinwong
Marji's website |
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 Saturday
7:30 pm
to
8:30 pm | Eddie w/ Crooked Toe @ VALENTINE’S
with Eddie Fingerhut, John Pinder
Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, and Rock (classic) | VALENTINE’S
17 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY See Map |
 Eddie on acoustic lead guitar and John Pinder on acoustic guitar will sing some Crooked Toe songs. Crooked Toe and other guests TBA!
Crooked Toe Band |
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Saturday
7:30 pm
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9:00 pm | Songs of the Season a collection of Holiday Music
with Albany Gay Men's Chorus
Contemporary, Gospel, and Comedic | Massry Center for the Arts-Picotte Recital Hall
1002 Madison Ave
Albany , NY See Map |
Gay Men's Choral Group performing sometraditiona holiday music for Christmas and Chanukah, Some comic pieces.
Tickets available at the door. |
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Saturday
7:30 pm
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10:30 pm | Evening of Classic Jazz Standards
with Anita Rose Merando, Dennis Winge
Jazz | River Terrace Restaurant
2 Beekman
Beacon, NY See Map |
Enjoy an evening of classic jazz standards with a hint of romance, nostalgia and the occasional surprise in an dining room/bar with views of the Hudson.
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Saturday
7:30 pm
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10:00 pm | Mike and Emmy Clarke
Folk/Traditional, Singer-Songwriter | Unitarian Fellowship
67 South Randolph Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild will continue its 2009-2010
coffeehouse series on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at the Unitarian Fellowship, South
Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie. The coffeehouse performances start at 7:30 pm with an
open mic format followed by our featured performers, Mike and Emmy Clarke.
For more Information |
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Open Mic Music hosted by Andy Rice
Open Mic | the Peekskill Coffee House
101 So. Division St.(@brown st.)
Peekskill, NY See Map |
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm | Marji Zintz
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic | Babycakes Cafe
1-3 Collegeview Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
Babycakes Café (845) 485-8411 Come and enjoy the sounds of Marji Singer Songwriter at Babycakes Cafe and Restaurant. Located in the heart of the Arlington business district, Babycakes Café is popular with the Vassar College community and locals alike. This funky European-style eatery offers quality, made-from-scratch food in a casual setting. Recently expanded to a 65 seat restaurant, the café now serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with take-out and catering available. Everything from hand-rolled all butter croissants to jumbo sea scallops with locally milled organic polenta can be found on the menu. Full bar service with a unique wine and beer menu makes this the place to be for a relaxing night out. babycakes4me@msn.com
E mail for info |
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 Saturday
8:00 pm | It Will Be a Silent Night . . .
with The Rhodes, ORYAN, Nothing Fades Away, Ask for Lisa, iConfess
Rock (modern), Motown/R&B, and Blues. There's Going To Be a Lotta Shakin' Goin' On. | The Polish Club
19 North Bridge Street
Poughkeepsie, 12603, NY See Map |
 *** ATTENTION -- LAST MINUTE UPDATE ***
Sorry Folks -- The weatherman is forecasting a "winter storm" and so the club has canceled the show. Word is that it will be re-scheduled for early January [after we dig ourselves out]. BAH, HUMBUG . . .
A special Rockin' Holiday Show, featuring Oryan, N.F.A., and the M.E.A.N.Y. 2009 Fest Winners, The Rhodes !!! All to benefit Toys for Tots.
Download The Rhodes' own "Wintery Mix" -- FREE |
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Saturday
8:30 pm
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11:30 pm | 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 |
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Saturday
9:00 pm | THE BIG SHOE
Dance, Covers | Juniors Lounge
504 Salt Point Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
| Laugh, Sing, and DANCE with this phenomenal, high energy dance band for everyone! Come down early for some bar snacks and a cozy seat by the fireplace. NO COVER tonight or any night at Juniors Lounge, Salt Point...I'll Meet You There! |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
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1:00 am | Private Party
with Sonic Circus
Rock (classic), Rock (modern) | Doolittles at TheQuality Inn
Rt. 300
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 Sonic Circus will be helping the WartHogs MC celebrate the holidays at their annual Christmas Bash this year. It's always a party when Sonic Circus and the Warthogs get together. |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
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12:00 am | DANI'S BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT!!!
with Kiss Kiss, Aficionado
Rock (progressive). Indie, Metal,Pop, Rock | The Basement
744 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
 BAND LINE UP (last to first):
~ Kiss Kiss (http://www.myspace.com/kisskiss)
- Experimental, Indie, Progressive
~ Aficionado (http://www.myspace.com/aficionado)
- Indy, Progressive, Rock
~ Kadafi (http://www.myspace.com/kadafi)
- Metal, Pop, Rock
DETAILS:
* Ages & Cover Charge - (Ages 21+ / $5) (Ages 18-20 / $7)
* Doors Open - 8:30pm
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Saturday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 pm | THIS COULD BE THE LAST TIME, I DON'T KNOW!
with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, plus very special guest BROTHER JAKE GURALNICK, and many many more!
Blues. and ELVIS and everybody elses FAVORITE SONGS! | KEEGAN ALES
20 st. james street
UPTOWN KINGSTON, NY See Map |
 that's right kids it might be AUSTIN, it might be FRANCE, but the snow is fallin here in the land of LEVON and JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL could be heading south or overseas pretty soon (or not!), so you won't want to miss this last show for joe with BROTHER JAKE GURALNICK (OLLABELLE, NICK LOWE) and all our favorite BAND buddies for a night of JAMES BROWN meets DAN PENN.
"... down home southern soul and uptown funk ...the best show man i've ever seen!..."
MARK FERRARO ferraro bros. (KINGSTON)
"...best live show ever..."
SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
"...highley recommended..."
LA WEEKLY
"...down home..."
DAN PENN
"...sounds good..."
LEVON HELM
JOE has performed with THE NEVILLE BROS, THE MCGARRIGLE SISTERS, THE CHIEFTAINS, RY COODER, WILLIE DIXON, ALBERT LEE, DAVE EDMUNDS, LEVON HELM and many many more!
so you know IT'S GOT SOUL!
for more info see joemedwick.com
joemedwick.com |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
to
12:30 pm | Rhinebecks local Rockin Party Band
with UGUYS
Rock (classic), Covers, and Motown/R&B | STARR LOUNGE @ Starr Place Restaurant
6417 Montgomery Street
Rhinebeck, NY See Map |
 Come out and hear one of our favorite local Hudson Valley band . Uguys will be rocking the house with soulful rock classics, an amazing play list of all your favorite hits that will get you movin and groovin. Great musical talent and vocals. You do not want to miss this Rhinebeck based cover band performing hit after hit from James Brown to Eric Clapton. Plus we are a turkey free zone.
Our menu has never been better- both dinner and late night. |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 am | David Kraai w/ Sean Powell (of The Saddle Tramps)
Rock (classic), Country, and Singer-Songwriter | Fernwood Restaurent
341 Malden Avenue
Palenville, NY See Map |
 David Kraai doles out two sets of the finest country rock this side of 1973 in the bar of this character-laden restaurant with the help of Saddle Tramp Sean Powell! There will be plenty of cold drinks at reasonable prices... so, mosey on out to the hootenany y’all! |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am | Christmas Party
with DJ Tim
Rock (classic) | The M.V.P. Sports Pub at the Gold Mine
12 Gold Mountain Rd
Spring Glen, NY See Map |
| DJ Tim Rocks the Catskills with his great mix's of classic rock for our Christmas party. Food buffet and drink specials |
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Saturday
9:30 pm
to
1:30 am | LEGENDARY Platinum Recording Artist
with Wayne "Tex" Gabriel, The Groove Collective
Rock (classic), Blues | The Publik House Bar & Restaurant
30 West Ramapo Road (Route 202)
Garnerville, NY See Map |
 OPEN BIRTHDAY BASH for WAYNE “TEX” GABRIEL
Lead Guitarist recorded/performed with:
John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band,
Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Mick Jagger,
Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Johnny and Edgar Winters, Bob Seger, The Temptations, James Brown, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Ted Nugent, Bob Marley, Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, FuzzyRob, Lil' Dog Laughed, Frank Zappa & the Mothers, Got Soul, Howard Stern & more!!! |
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 Saturday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am | Tommy's Birthday Bash!
with Blues Buddha Band
Blues | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 It's gonna be a blow-out night, cause it's Tommy's Birthday!
Join us on the dance floor as Tommy & the Blues Buddha Band help us reach Nirvana... Blues Nirvana, that is. Come enjoy an evening of classic Blues at its best. If you've never seen these guys, you're missing out on one of the most fun and exciting Blues acts in the Tri-State area. Amazing vocals, great song selections and a night of dancing with the man himself! Happy Birthday, Tommy! We can't wait.
**$5 Entertainment Fee at show time for all, including diners** |
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Saturday
9:30 pm
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12:30 am | The Rockin' Rev's Pre-Christmas Rock N' Roll Bash
with Lick The Toad
Rock (classic) | Copperfield's
Rt. 44
Salt Point, NY See Map |
| Lick The Toad Returns Home To Copperfield's!!!! For A Night Of Hard Drivin' Rock N' Roll & No F'n Disco...Not For The Faint Of Heart!
Playing Covers Of The Stones, The Kinks, Alice Cooper, The Dead, The Beatles, Tom Petty, and Much More....Not Your Daddy's Rev Tones Anymore! Some Polish Up Your Jingle Bells & Dust Off Your Christmas Balls & Come On Out & Cut Loose One More Time Before Christmas.....As Always No Cover Charge & The Kitchen Is Open Till 10PM With One Of The Most Extensive Menus In The Hudson Valley! |
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Saturday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am | Pre Christmas Party at Harp & Whistle
with Push
Covers | Harp & Whistle
44 Route 17k
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 Holiday pressure getting to you? Come party with us and forget about all your pre-Christmas preparations. Good food, good drinks, good music.
Harp & Whistle (845) 565-4277
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Saturday
10:00 pm
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1:00 am | Mudbelly
Blues | McCarthy's Grill
374 Rt 52
Carmel, NY See Map |
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Saturday
10:06 pm
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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
Come see us New Years!
845-567-9429 |
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Sunday
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm | Billy Manas
Acoustic | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
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Sunday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm | The Hazbins
Folk/Traditional | the Peekskill Coffee House
101 So. Division St.(@brown st.)
Peekskill, NY See Map |
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Sunday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm | Sal Oliveri
Jazz | Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Cafe
65 Partition st
Saugerties, NY See Map |
| solo sax improvisations -Christmas and jazz standard tunes |
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Sunday
2:00 pm | JOHNNY DELL and U Fat Bastards
Comedic, Covers, and Dance | Juniors Lounge
504 Salt Point Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
| As seen EVERY FRIDAY at Juniors Lounge, JOHNNY DELL and UFB will "grace" our stage all day for our TOYS FOR TOTS Christmas Party starting at 2pm on Sunday, December 20th. Bring an unwrapped gift and receive "Juniors Money" for drinks and spirits...I'll Meet You There! |
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Sunday
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm | Annual Lessons & Carols Service
with Kairos: A Consort of Singers
Classical/Opera. Annual Lessons & Carols Service | Holy Cross Monastery
Route 9W (1615 Broadway)
West Park, NY See Map |
 Kairos will present its annual Lessons & Carols service at Holy Cross Monastery. The service will include seasonal sacred music from the Renaissance to the present and will be interspersed with readings from the Old and New Testaments. The service is free to the public and free-will offerings will be collected for the Kingston Freeman Holiday Fund. Come join Kairos for a truly spiritual and inspirational afternoon and start your Christmas season off right! A holiday reception will follow the service.
Concert Information |
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Sunday
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm | Holiday Cheer
with Jon Cobert, Drew Bordeaux
Acoustic | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jon Cobert is back, tonight with singer/songwriter Drew Bordeaux. The duo will help us ring in the Holidays with song. There's no better way to get into the Holiday spirit!
Jon Cobert is a songwriter, musician and 5-time Grammy nominated producer. He's recorded and played with John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Dion, Tom Chapin, Harry Chapin, Pete Seeger, Dionne Warwick, John Denver, Judy Collins, Chubby Checker, Al Green... the list goes on and on.
Drew is an accomplished guitarist, violinist, songwriter and all-around awesome guy. While at Harvard, Drew studied music composition at the New England Conservatory for Music and participated in the Harvard Pops Orchestra.
With Jon on keyboard and Drew on guitar and violin, this will be a unique and fun-filled evening of classic Holiday music.
**Free Admission** |
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Sunday
7:30 pm
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11:00 pm | Rhythm & Horn: concert / dance party / benefit
with Sympatico, the melodious rhythm ensemble, Bill Cochran, electro-French horn
World, New Age, and Roots Music | MAMA
3588 Main Street (Rt. 209)
Stone Ridge, NY See Map |
 Sympatico, the melodious rhythm ensemble from Woodstock, and Bill Cochran with his French horn and electronics, in a concert and dance to observe the Solstice and benefit Family of Woodstock. A $10 minimum donation is requested.
Sympatico — Kevin Johnson, Bill Ross, Peter Blum, David Budd, Nathan Brenowitz — wields hand drums, djun-djuns (African tom-toms), percussion, bells, gongs, voices, you name it, both to rouse the earth spirits and sense the planets and stars.
Bill Cochran opens, a virtuoso of the French horn who uses electronics to expand the instrument into a virtual orchestra, with waves of sparkling melodies. Then the two will blend their sounds, primordial rhythm with orchestral brass through effects.
Sympatico will close with a set of flat-out rhythmica that will call to all lively feet. Come salute the real end of the year and beginning of the next, and help Family of Woodstock take care of those with nowhere else to turn.
Hear free audio streams here |
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Sunday
9:00 pm
to
12:00 am | TONYA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!
with Koffin Kats, Bourbon Scum, Creepin Cadavers, The Arrogant Bastards
Rock (modern). Psychobilly, Punk, Garage | The Basement
744 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
| * Ages & Cover Charge - (Ages 21+ / $3)
* Doors Open - 8:30pm
* Tickets Available - (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/6336)
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Please join us for a lovely Christmas Eve service, complete with the splendor of holiday brass music!