Tuesday, December 29

Tuesday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	SARA HOLMES' BIRTHDAY with Emily Long Pop/Soft Rock. Indie	The Basement 744 Broadway Kingston, NY   See Map
	Ages 21+ FREE
Tuesday 9:00 pm	Not Your Typical Battle of the Bands -- Finals with The Rhodes, Guest band: Evazan, And 3 More Contestants ! Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Alternative. Rock 'em and Sock 'em. Have Mercy!	The Keltic House 1004 Main Street Fishkill, 12524, NY   See Map
	We're returning to the Keltic House, and it's gonna be a trial-by-fire event. Each Tuesday they feature three new bands, with that evening's "winner" advancing to the next round of the contest. So we made it to the Final Countdown! Come Out, all ye Faithful Rhodies, Joyful and Triumphant, and Cheer Us On ! You know we always show you a good time . . . help send us off to L.A. on an upbeat. Ages 18+; Cover $5.00; Keltic House Phone # (845) 896-1110 Don't be late -- we're on first. Sample Our New CD and Join Our Mailing List !

Wednesday, December 30

Wednesday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Amazing Three-Part Harmony with Bill Kelly, Jake Stingers, Gary Dillon Singer-Songwriter	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Performing songs from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, along with their own original songs, Bill Kelly, Jake Stigers and Gary Dillon will bowl you over with their incredible three-part harmonies. If you missed them last time, be sure to check out these talented musicians and vocalists for an evening that promises to be entertaining, engaging and downright fun. **Free Admission**

Thursday, December 31

Thursday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	New Year's Eve Dance Party with Big Joe Fitz, The Bernstein Bard Trio Blues, Dance	The Rosendale Cafe Main Steet Rosendale, NY   See Map
	Big Joe Fitz combines forces with The Bernstein Bard Trio for a swinging and soulful New Year's Eve Dance Party. Big Joe Fitz will be fronting the band and digging into his unique bag of soul/blues nuggets. For 25 years he has been The Hudson Valley's "Voice of The Blues" at radio station WDST; and his warm, engaging performance style has been pleasing live audiences in the region and beyond for nearly that long. The Bernstein Bard Trio is celebrated for their eclectic repertoire and imaginative arrangements. Expect to hear tunes from the Duke Ellington songbook as well as those of Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Django, and more. Percussionist/vocalist Tim Whalen rounds out the ensemble. If you don't think that an all acoustic band can ignite a swinging dance party (and still keep it at a very reasonable volume level)... think again... "If these guys were a Chinese dish, you'd call it 'Happy Family.' Here is a truly upbeat, swinging New Year's Eve."

Thursday 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm	New Year's Eve Dinner at 12 Grapes	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Whether you want a quiet, early dinner or a knock-yer-socks-off New Year's Eve, 12 Grapes is the place to be. 5:30 Seating: Enjoy dinner from our regular menu, and specials created just for the occasion by Chef Dan. 8:30 Seating: $100 per person, Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu includes one free drink, Dinner, 3 hours of live music & dancing (see below), a glass of Prosecco at 12:00, our "12 Grapes at Midnight" Tradition, party favors and a gift bag to take home with our good wishes. Pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Prix Fixe New Year's Eve Menu: Soup or Salad Appetizer -- Duck Confit Risotto, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Thyme-Marinated Boneless Quail or Mushrooms in Puff Pastry Entree -- Grilled Filet Mignon Medallion with Butter-Poached Prawns, Lamb Oso Buco, Potato-Encrusted Sea Bass, French Breast of Chicken w/ Five-Herb Chardonnay Sauce or Vegetable Lasagna Dessert -- Assorted pastries, fruit and home made chocolates Read about our "12 Grapes at Midnight" Tradition
Thursday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm	New Years Eve Jazz with Stephen Kaiser Group Jazz	Babycakes Cafe and Restaurant 1-3 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Babycakes Café (845) 485-8411 Come and enjoy the sounds of the Stephen Kasier Duo 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 Band Web Site
Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm	New Year's Eve Acoustic Thursdays with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	The High Falls Cafe High Falls , NY   See Map
	For this special New Year's Eve show, we've invited former Acoustic Thursdays performers to come and play a song or two, so don't miss this special showcase of your favorite singer/songwriters! Performers for this show are Bart Thrall, Deb Martin, Jude Roberts, Steve & Terri Massardo, Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon, Manly Footwear, Mark Houghtaling and Neil Herlands, Kurt & Cheryl, with Trio Mio closing the show.Enjoy great food, music and friends at the High Falls Cafe's Acoustic Thursdays, the finest showcase of acoustic, original music in the Hudson Valley. Be sure to thank Brian and Buffy Gribbon for their love and support of great local music. $5 per person suggested donation. Have a Happy New Year! --Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert
Thursday 6:00 pm	New Years' Eve Party with NO JACK SUNDAY, The Mustangs Rock (classic), Rock (modern)	The Gold Fox 600 route 208 Gardiner, NY   See Map
	Help us bring in the New Year with a rockin’ roll blast! Call the Gold Fox at: 845-255-3700 to make reservations. The $50.00 per person ticket price includes a four course meal, a champagne toast and two bands. Or you can just show up for drinks and music. Dinner starts at 6:00. 50’s-60’s band The Mustangs start at 8:00 till We kick things off at 11:00. Don’t miss this one! For more information about NO JACK SUNDAY!
Thursday 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm	Pick In the New Year with The Jesse Janes, lots of others... Acoustic	High Falls Cafe Rte. 213 & Mohonk Rd. High Falls, NY   See Map
	Kurt and Cheryl hosting this tribal extravaganza in their usual acoustic fashion. Come mingle with the folkies. High Falls Cafe
Thursday 7:00 pm to 1:00 pm	New Years Eve @ The Italian Center with The Harvest Band Dance	The Italian Center 227 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	THE ITALIAN CENTER INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH US... Dance to the music of “HARVEST”  Open Bar with HOT Hors D’Oeuvres  7:00 pm to 8:00 pm  CASH BAR, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am...DINNER SERVED at 8:15 pm, Garden Salad, Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce, Linguini with Broccoli, Garlic and Olive Oil...  CHOICE OF:  Prime Rib  OR  Grilled Halibut, with Family Style Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, MIDNIGHT Champagne Toast...    $ 70.00 per person  RESERVATIONS a must (845‐454‐2426) JERRY GUIDO  Italian Center, 227 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY http://www.theitaliancenter.com For Harvest Bookings, Contact: John McCormick (845) 242-6104 Email theharvestband@aol.com
Thursday 7:00 pm to 2:00 am	New Years Eve Party !!! with Sue and The Blind Dance	The M.V.P. Sports Pub at the Gold Mine 12 Gold Mountain Rd Spring Glen, NY   See Map
	This year, The M.V.P. Sports Pub will make sure it throws one of the biggest most elegant New Years Eve celebrations in town. Suchis the past tradition of Gold Mountain. We will restore the former glory once known to the beautiful rustic backdrop. Come celebrate the New Year with us this wonderful occasion.
Thursday 7:30 pm to 1:30 am	Join Us New Years Eve At The Cafe Internationale with Big Kahuna Dance, Covers, and Rock (classic). The Best New Years Party This Year..............	Ramada Inn 1289 Route 300 Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Celebrate New Years Eve at the Cafe Internale At Ramada Where it all comes together under one roof. Dinner Package: 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM w/Open Bar 7:30pm - 8:00 pm - Hot & Cold Hors D'oeures 8:00 pm - Seated Dinner $290.00 Inclusive Per Couple With Over Night Accommodations Price Includes A Continental Breakfast The Next Morning! $190.00 Inclusive Per Couple Without Overnight Accommodations $95.00 Inclusive Single Lounge Package: 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM W/Open Bar Hot & Cold Hors D'ouevres $57.00 Inclusive Per Person - Lounge All Above Packages Include: ~ Champagne Toast At Midnight ~ ~ Noise Makers ~ ~ Continental Breakfast At 1:00 AM Call for your Party Reservations!! 845-567-9429 or 845-564-4500 25 Years & Older . Jackets Required No Jeans or Sneakers 845-567-9429
Thursday 8:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Years Eve party with Distant Star 168, Steve Mulvaney-guitars, Peter Martin-percussion, Mike O'leary-keyboards,guitars, Ed Mulvaney-bass, Mike Oliveri-drums Funk,r&b, nu-jazz	La Mirage 423 Rt 9W Port Ewen, NY   See Map
	boogie on down in P Ewen town
Thursday 9:00 pm to 2:00 am	NEW YEAR'S EVE BLOWOUT!!! with Pitchfork Militia Alternative. Rock, Psyhchobilly	The Basement 744 Broadway Kingston, NY   See Map
	BAND LINE UP (last to first): ~ Pitchfork Militia (http://www.myspace.com/pitchforkmilitia) - Alternative, Psychobilly, Rock ~ T.B.A. () - DETAILS: * Ages & Cover Charge - (Ages 21+ / $28) (Pre-Sell / $25) * Doors Open - 8:30pm * Tickets Available - (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/6336)
Thursday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Years Eve party with Saxapella, Sal Oliveri sax Jazz	Sutters Mill& Mining Co. 1200 Western Ave Albany, NY   See Map
	solo saxophone improv. here's to more sax in your life
Thursday 9:00 pm to 12:30 am	Join Us for the BeanRunner Cafe's New Year's Celebration Roots Music	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Includes: Caribbean buffet dinner, DJ with roots, rock & reggae. Dance into the New Year! $25
Thursday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Years Celebration!!! with The Core Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Rock (progressive)	The Creekside Restaurant 160 W. Main Street Catskill, NY   See Map
	The Core rings in the new year at the popular Catskill, NY Club!
Thursday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Year's Eve Gala with Blue Coyote Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Blues	Hickory BBQ Smokehouse 743 Rt 28 Kingston, NY   See Map
	NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Buffet Dinner w/ Champagne Toast @ Midnight: $49.95 per person (seating begins @ 8:30) Or enjoy the show only w/ Champagne Toast: $12.00 per person (doors open @ 9:00) RESERVE NOW: 338-2424 Menu Details
Thursday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	New Years Eve Party at the Racino! with CloudNYne Dance, Dance, and Dance	Monticello Gaming and Raceway 204 Route 17B Monticello, NY 12701, NY   See Map
	Join us for a fantastic Mix of great music from oldies, pop, rock, to pulse thumping, non-stop dance music at Monticello Raceway Lava Lounge. Come play the slots or watch the horses come down the stretch while dancing the night away at this high energy venue. Start the New Year winning a huge pot at the slots and listening and dancing to great music! CloudNYne
Thursday 9:30 pm to 1:00 am	Paul Connors Band Singer-Songwriter, Pop/Soft Rock. NEW YEARS GALA AT BABYCAKES CAFE	Babycakes Cafe 1-3 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Babycakes Café (845) 485-8411 Come and enjoy the sounds of The PAUL CONNOR'S BAND 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. tanner@babycakescafe.com E mail for info
Thursday 9:30 pm	Classic rock and blues with Blue Sky Rock (classic), Blues	Spampi's Trattoria and Tavern 500 Rt 303 Orangeburg, NY   See Map
	Blue Sky returns once again to Spampi's. Great food, great beer, great wine, and great rock and roll!!
Thursday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	New Year's Eve Party - Countdown to 2010 with DJ Paul B Dance, Rock (classic), and Hip Hop	The Publik House Bar & Restaurant 30 West Ramapo Road (Route 202) Garnerville, NY   See Map
	Friends - Music - Fun Party Package Available Ring in the New Year Here @ The Publik House
Thursday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	Party Rock Favorites with Dr Mudd Rock (modern), Rock (classic). Party Rock	Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant 35 Main St Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	New Year's Eve Bash!!
Thursday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	A New Year's Eve Dance Party! with Johnny Fedz & da Bluez Boyz, and special guest, Tommy "Blues Buddha" Blues	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	12 Grapes is the place to be this New Year's Eve! Join us at 8:30 for a Four Course Prix-Fixe Dinner (see above for details) followed by an amazing night of great live music and dancing! Johnny Feds is the premier blues guitarist in the area. His blues band has a tremendous following of fans and musicians alike. A night with Johnny & da Boyz is always a high-energy, bringin'-down-the-house night of blues. With killer sax, amazing guitar and great blues vocals, Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz will help ring in the New Year with a bang! Tommy "Blues Buddha", an extraordinary blues vocalist, will join da Boyz for an evening that just won't stop. Three hours of live music and dancing. It don't get better than that! Call 914-737-6624 for details and reservations. Walk-ins welcome after 9:30. $35 Cover includes one drink and a glass of Prosecco at Midnight.
Thursday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	A NEW YEARS EVE BASH DINNER@8PM SHOW @10:00 with CRAY & DEMPSEY EXPERIENCE Comedic	Elsie's Place 1475 Route 208 Wallkill , NY   See Map
	A NEW YEARS EVE BASH at Elsie’s Place Join us in welcoming the NEW YEAR With “CRAY & DEMPSEY EXPERIENCE” for A Night of “Dirty” Comedy, Music & Dinner Show begins at 10PM Thursday December 31st $40 Dinner and Show Combo 3 course meal 8:00 PM Seating (Tax and Tip Included) $15 Show Only Bar Area includes 1 drink Reserve Now (845)895-8975 Elsie’s Place is Located at 1475 Route 208 Wallkill NY Prices for Advance Sales - $5.00 additional at the door BUY TICKETS ASAP SPACE IS LIMITED.
Thursday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	ROCKIN' IN THE NEW YEAR IN COLUMBIA COUNTY with Lick The Toad Rock (classic)	THE BLUE STORES HOTEL & RESTAURANT 2215 RT 9 GERMANTOWN , NY   See Map
	THE BLUE STORES HOTEL PRESENTS LICK THE TOAD FOR AN INSANE NIGHT OF ROCK N' ROLL TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR! FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARTY FAVORS & NOISE MAKERS & FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT!!!! THE BEST DEAL IN THE HUDSON VALLEY! SPECIAL NEW YEARS MENU & THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 10PM!!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE NEW YEARS EVE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

Friday, January 1

Friday 11:30 am to 11:30 pm	CLOSED New Year's Day	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Please note we will be closed on Friday, January 1. We will be open New Year's weekend, with live music on Saturday, January 2 (9:30 pm - 12:30 am) and Sunday, January 3 (6-9 pm). See below for details. Happy New Year!
Friday 2:00 pm	NEW YEAR'S DAY Comedic, Covers, and Dance	Juniors Lounge 504 Salt Point Turnpike Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT for the past 6 years, Johnny Dell and the boyz have entertained our neighborhood with his raunchy "R" rated show. No children please! Come on down and see what everyone's been talking about and release some pent up anxiety...UFB style!!! I'll Meet You There!
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Live Music at the Lava Lounge with Sonic Circus Rock (classic), Dance, and Covers	Monticello Casino and Raceway 204 State Rt. 17B Monticello , NY   See Map
	Sonic Circus is going to be rocking the Lava Lounge at the Monticello Raceway this Friday at 9 o'clock PM...C'mon down and party with the band..we'll be playing all the dance and classic rock that keep you movin' as well as some new songs we just added to keep you on your feet

Saturday, January 2

Saturday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Live Jazz at The Division Street Grill with Bucky Pizzerelli Jazz	Division Street Grill 26 N. Division Street PEEKSKILL, NY   See Map
	Jazz Legend Bucky Pizzarelli will keep the New Year’s weekend celebration alive with his stellar jazz guitar performances at The Division Street Grill in Peekskill January 2nd 2010 at 7:30 and 9:30p.m. Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli has played with everyone from Zoot Sims and Benny Goodman to Doc Severinsen on The Tonight Show, where he honed his reputation as one of the great chord soloists and extraordinary rhythm players of jazz. For dinner reservations for this event, call 914 739 6380. The Division Street Grill is located at 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 For directions and a full list of menus and events, log onto www.divisionstreetgrill.com Reservations
Saturday 8:00 pm	Post New Years Party with Breakaway Motown/R&B, Swing/Jump, Big Band	High Falls Cafe High Falls, NY   See Map
	2010 has already arrived, Christmas is over, what is left to celebrate? Breakaway will answer that question for you. Robin Baker on vocals, Barry Lindsey on guitar, Joe Ruffini on drums, Eric Stamberg on piano and Sir Desmond Duke in a skirt. No cover charge.
Saturday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Karl Allweier and The Real Men Rock (classic), Blues, and Jazz. A funky good time!	La Puerta Azul 2510 Route 44, Sycamore Plaza Millbrook, NY   See Map
	Come down to La Puerta Azul to see and hear The Real Men, featuring Karl Allweier, Alfred Sire, and T. Xiques perform an explosive night of rock, blues, jazz, and more! Original music as well as your favorites, don't miss it
Saturday 9:00 pm	RED EYE Rock (classic), Covers	Juniors Lounge 504 Salt Point Turnpike Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:00 pm	High Energy Acosutic Music in Pearl River with McMule Americana, Blues, and Bluegrass	SouthBound Pearl River, NY   See Map
	McMule will be bringing their brand of high energy whiskey soaked Americana to Pearl River....join us for McMule's first show of 2010! McMule's website
Saturday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Dance the night away with Live Society R&B/Pop/Rock	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Representing a modern day twist on the 70's R&B sound, Live Society's danceable grooves and harmony-driven songs drive crowds wild. Live Society was the New York winner of Bodog's $1 Million Battle of the Band competition and the band has entertained at venues and festivals such as New York's Bitter End and Irving Plaza, The Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando, Mandalay Bay in Vegas and the K104 K-Fest. Tonight, four members of the Live Society band will be here to perform their own unique mix of R&B and Pop Rock. The band includes Anthony Candullo on Bass, Erik Perez on Drums, John Kaiteris on Guitar and Brian Collazo on Vocals. Get yer dancin' shoes on 'cause we're gonna be partying tonight! **$5 Cover at showtime for all, including diners **
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	Welcome to 2010 with The Core Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Rock (progressive)	The Inn at Leeds 1125 Main Street Leeds, NY   See Map
	The Core Returns to it's haunts for another rockin; night at the famous Inn @ Leeds.
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	An evening of great rock-n-roll with Headcase Rock (classic), Alternative	Michael's Sports Bar Shop Rite Plaza Fishkill, NY   See Map
	An evening of great rock-n-roll with the Hudson Valley's newest rock band - Headcase. Come and join Carl, Civi, Rob, and Charlie for some fun!

Sunday, January 3

Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Rebel Red Singer-Songwriter	The Peekskill Coffee House 101 So. Division St.(@brown st.) Peekskill, NY   See Map
Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Red Peralta - Rebel Red Americana	Peekskill Coffeehouse 101 S. Division Street Peekskill , NY   See Map
Sunday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Repeat Performance! with Jon Cobert, and, Drew Bordeaux Singer-Songwriter	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	These talented musicians made such a great impression on our audience in December, we couldn't wait to have them back again. Jon Cobert is a songwriter who's a master on keyboard, as well as a 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 attending Harvard University, Drew studied music composition at the New England Conservatory of Music and participated in the Harvard Pops Orchestra. Whether on acoustic guitar or electric violin, Drew's incredible musicianship and powerful vocals will stop you in your tracks. Jon Cobert and Drew Bordeaux... quite a dynamic duo! **Free Admission**

Monday, January 4

Monday 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	NEW NIGHT!! Open Mic Mondays @ Parlor Open Mic, Acoustic	Parlor Coffee & Tea House 742 Warren Street Hudson, NY   See Map
	Acoustic * Perfomance * Poetry ALL WELCOME! Perform or just enjoy the performances in a comfortable, living room-like environment. Find us on Facebook -- Parlor Coffee & Tea House

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