 Saturday
7:30 am
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10:30 am | The Cypher
with What It Is Entertainment, and Cypher Low
Hip Hop, Open Mic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Cyphers is a production by What it is Ent. It is meant as an avenue for up and coming talent in the Hudson Valley area to express themselves artistically via, Rap, singing, poetry, instrumentation ect. Each concert has set house performers as well as a sign in sheet for any new talent to perform 2 pieces and promote their personal projects. The Cypher is also an avenue for education on history, current events, and the culture of Hip-Hop via the invited guests and pre-selected performers.
The Cypher is hosted by Hip Hop/Street Soul Artist Cyph Low and Rel Holla as seen on BET and a YouTube.com favorite.
Admission: $5 |
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 Saturday
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm | Vince Tampio
Jazz | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
| Vince Tampio began studying trumpet 13 years ago and has experience performing, arranging, and writing all types of music including Classical, Jazz, Latin, Rock, and Funk. He attended summer band camps at Eastman and SUNY Fredonia and participated in the Infinity Performing Arts Program. He earned high marks on level VI pieces at NYSSMA solo festivals in Classical and Jazz styles for trumpet. At SUNY New Paltz, Vince is currently pursuing a dual music degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance and Theory & Composition. He records and performs with various groups throughout the Hudson Valley area, and has experience playing bass for various bands.
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Saturday
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Music Doctor
with Barry Scheinfeld Group, Billy Alford Piano, Doug Richards Bass, Mike Cervone drums
Jazz, Blues, and Pop/Soft Rock | The Nugget
Broadway
Monticello, NY See Map |
Jazz Standards and original compositions
www.BarryScheinfeldgroup/myspace.com |
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Saturday
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Around the World With Sharon Klein
with Music Without Walls Project
World, Acoustic, and Alternative | Cafe Mezzaluna
Route 212
Saugerties, NY See Map |
| A dinner concert featuring various musicians sitting in on instruments and styles from around the world. Featuring Brian Melick on many percussion instruments, including the Udo. Surprise guest! |
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Saturday
7:30 pm
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11:00 pm | It's ALL Folk Music!
with The Jesse Janes
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Lots of original songs | Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Unitarian Universalist Congregation/Sawkill Road
Kingston, NY See Map |
 The Jesse Janes will be the featured performers at this month's gathering of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. (There is an open mic at 7:30). Admission is $4 for members and $5 for non-members. |
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 Saturday
7:30 pm
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12:00 am | Ramble
with Levon Helm and his ramble
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Rock (classic). wonderfully eclectic | Levon Helm's Studio
Woodstock, NY See Map |
By now, the whole planet knows about Levon Helm's Rambles here in Woodstock. Most Saturday nights when he is not on the road, he opens his home studio up and invites musicians from around the world and locally to play for his fans. The nights are extraordinary. Tickets are expensive and they are worth it! I've been invited to open for Levon and his fabulous band on April 3rd, so if you're up for a drive north or south to Woodstock, this would be a great time to experience the original musical spirit of this town.
Tickets are $150 and worth it! make it a weekend |
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Saturday
8:00 pm | Spring's here!
with Breakaway
Motown/R&B, Swing/Jump, Big Band | High Falls Cafe
High Falls, NY See Map |
 Robin Baker on vocals, Barry Lindsey on guitar, Joe Ruffini on drums, Eric Stamberg on piano and Sir Desmond Duke self appointed master of ceremonies. No cover charge. |
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Saturday
8:00 pm | A Rare Solo Appearance
with O SOLO VITO
Acoustic, Blues, and Folk/Traditional. Crazy! | Coach's
156 Church Street
Millbrook, NY See Map |
 Vito the "Italian Cowboy" (of Four Guys in Disguise fame) plays an eclectic mix of acoustic music. "The Spaghetti Western Extravaganza"comes to Millbrook! Enjoy a fine "Coach's" dinner, sit back and relax!
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Saturday
9:00 pm
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1:00 pm | BACK BY DEMAND-The sweathearts of Rock & Roll R
with The Ponytails
Rock (50's-60's), Rock (classic), and Motown/R&B | STARR LOUNGE @ Starr Place Restaurant
6417 Montgomery Street
Rhinebeck, NY See Map |
 The sweethearts of Rock and Roll are back!! The ladies are here to entertain. Get ready for an evening of groovin and movin to all your favorites rock and roll classics from the 50s, 60s, to today. Amazing vocals, Great costumes and dance moves (We all know the lyrics.) GREAT BAR MENU -
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Saturday
9:00 pm
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1:00 pm | PARTY AT THE DUCKTOWN INN
with TIME BOMB
Rock (classic), Middle Eastern, and World | DUCKTOWN INN
NEW WINDSOR, NY See Map |
 WE ARE BACK..SO LETS GET THE GROOVE ON.. |
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 Saturday
9:30 pm
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12:30 am | Motown, Funk, Latin, Swing
with Steve Wexler & the Top Shelf
Motown, Funk, Latin, Swing | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 12 Grapes is proud to present the debut performance of this newly-formed 9-piece band. The band is powered by original arrangements and a truly remarkable lineup of professional musicians. With Steve Wexler (bass), Edlene Hart (vocals), Jon Cobert (keyboard and vocals), Gene Lewin (drums and vocals), Will Van Sise (guitar), Dave Stangarone (trumpet), Clay Beard (trumpet), Joe Meo (sax, flute, piccolo) and Jon Saxon (sax). Band members have performed with The Temptations, The Fifth Dimension, The Tonight Show Orchestra, Al Green, Jackson Browne, Larry Harlow, and Bruce Springsteen. The singers are Broadway, B.B. King's and Apollo Theater veterans. Steve Wexler has arranged for Broadway, off-Broadway and television, and has won numerous awards. He now takes his talents to present material and arrangements that you can't hear anyplace else. A result that is truly "top shelf".
**$10 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** |
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Saturday
9:30 pm
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1:00 am | Come for DINNER STAY FOR THE BAND
with REPLICA
Rock (progressive) | Elsie's Place
1475 Route 208
Wallkill , NY See Map |
It’s a Rock Show… It’s a Pop Show... or is it Dance Show? It’s Replica, and they decided to do it all!
Replica is the cover band that pioneered its way through the Hudson Valley for the last decade.
The bands latest line up of Judy, John, Frank and Michelle has been consistent for over one year. The latest addition has been Lead Guitarist Michelle, (AKA Wolfie) formerly of New jersey’s all female cover band Good Girls Don’t.
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Saturday
10:00 pm
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2:00 am | Dr Mudd
Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Covers. Party Rock | The Keltic House
1004 Main St
Fishkill, NY See Map |
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 Saturday
10:00 pm
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2:00 am | Dancin' at The INN
with The Core
Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Rock (progressive) | The Inn at Leeds
2511 Rt.23B
Leeds, NY See Map |
| The Core brings their special brand of rock and roll back to The Inn at Leeds. |
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 Thursday
6:00 pm
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8:30 pm | Acoustic Thursdays at the High Falls Cafe
with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | The High Falls Cafe
Rt. 213
High Falls , NY See Map |
| This week's performers include Don Sparks "Tall Troubadour," Elly Wininger, and Jeff Entin. Enjoy weekly music from one of the finest Showcases of Hudson Valley Songwriters -- three guest artists each week -- for only $5 per person, hosted by Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert (a.k.a. Shequila Tequila). Support Brian and Buffy Gribbon, the cafe owners, for providing a supportive environment for local, great music during the week and on weekends at the High Falls Cafe. Great Food! Great Music! Good Times! See you there with your friends! |
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 Thursday
7:30 pm | HOUSTON JONES
Bluegrass, Folk/Traditional, and Blues | Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY See Map |
 Houston Jones is a California based high octane Americana quintet with a strong original repertoire, ranging from bluegrass and folk to blues and gospel. Houston Jones features Glenn Houston (lead guitar), Travis Jones (lead vocals and acoustic guitar), Henry Salvia (keyboards and accordion), Chris Kee (standup bass and guitar), and Peter Tucker (drums and percussion).
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe |
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Thursday
8:30 pm
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11:30 pm | Open Mic Night
with Petey Hop
Open Mic | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 We always look forward to the diversity, surprise and talent that accompanies one of Petey's Open Mics. Our Open Mics are mostly Acoustic, but most styles of music are welcome. We invite all talented artists to come take the stage and enjoy one of the most talked about music venues in Westchester. Awarded the "Best New Live Music Spot" by Westchester Magazine, 12 Grapes is pleased to have the talented guitarist, band leader and singer/songwriter Petey Hop host its Open Mic Nights.
**Free admission. Sign up begins around 8pm**
Petey on youtube |
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Thursday
9:00 pm
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1:00 am | Will Van Sise & The Wolfpack Invitational Jam, Will Van Sise - Guitar, vocals, Anthony Candullo - Bass, Gary Schwartz - Drums
Rock (classic), Blues | Lucy's Lounge (914) 747-4740
446 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY See Map |
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Thursday
9:00 pm
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12:00 am | Blues Rock Jam
with Mike Quick Trio
Blues. Rock | Eastside Bar & Grill
624 State Route 52
Walden, NY See Map |
 Hosting a Blues Rock Jam every other Thursday at East Side Bar starting April 8th. It’s a Blues Rock & Bike Night at the Eastside in Walden with Jack Daniels Specials, Tequila Specials, $2.00 Dos Pints! Mike Quick (guitar, vocals), Jason Upchurch (bass) & Ernie Colon (drums) doing a real roadhouse style power trio. All musicians are welcome to do your thang. They have a great stage and the sound is awesome. For more info call (845) 778-2039 |
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Friday
3:00 pm
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6:00 am | April 9 - 11, 2010, Kerhonkson, NY @ Hudson Valley Resort & Spa
with ROCK THE RESORT II, Soulive, Particle, KRS-ONE, Break Science, Skerik, The Original RADIOACTIVE, Rubblebucket, Roots of Creation, Sam Kininger Band, ReadNEX Poetry Squad, Skerdio (Skerik & RADIOACTIVE Duo), Sophistafunk, The Trapps, Jaden, Mr. Roper, Sweet Clementines, Madam Bliss, DJ Deluxe, Desolation Angels, The Alchemy Unit, The Freedom Movement, Tony G & Funknut, Jon of The Shred
Roots Music, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Jam Bands, Bluegrass | Hudson Valley Resort & Spa
400 Granite Road
Kerhonkson, NY See Map |
| Come and join us for Rock The Resort II! This April, come and celebrate music, art and life at the beautiful Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, set on 600 acres of majestic landscapes surrounded by the fabled Shawangunk Mountains, right next to the lovely Minnewaska State Park. Festival goers can rock out until the early morning at either of our two stages- featuring live music everyday until 6am! While on a break from the (awesome artists), you can enjoy our art exhibition, live paintings, vendors and participate in one of many activities such as golf, ping- pong tournaments, swimming or basketball. The resort boasts indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor basketball courts, and an 18-hole, par 7, 6350-yard championship golf course enjoyable for all levels of play. Rolling Hills, flowing creeks, ponds, lush fairways and challenging greens put every part of your game to the test or discover deep relaxation and tranquility with a Swedish massage, a European facial or an algae body treatment. |
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Friday
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Acoustic Happy Hour!
with Keith Newman
Acoustic | The Nugget Bar & Restaurant
371 Broadway
Monticello, NY See Map |
 Keith Newman of Newman & Newberg performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, CSN&Y, Pink Floyd and more. Join us for TGIF Happy Hour! |
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Friday
7:00 pm
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11:00 pm | What On Earth, Mysteries of Crop Circles
with What On Earth: Film & Discussion, Host, Barbara Three Crow
Alternative. Friday Nite Film Fest at AIR | A.I.R. Studio Gallery
71 ONEIL ST
KINGSTON, NY See Map |
| Star Nations & extraterrestrial contact as seen on fields throughout the world. |
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Friday
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Relax and unwind...
with Cathy Young
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Pop/Soft Rock | Inquiring Mind Bookstore and Cafe
65 Partition Street
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Relax at the end of a busy week. An amazing selection of coffees & teas, a very cool bookstore, and live music by Cathy.
For more info. or directions |
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Friday
7:30 pm
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10:30 pm | Hudson Valley Folk Guild to Present Zoe Lewis April 9th
Folk/Traditional | Unitarian Universalist Church
67 South Randolph Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
The Friends of Fiddler’s Green Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild will present Zoe Lewis in concert on Friday evening, April 9th, at 8pm. The concert will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 67 South Randolph Avenue in Poughkeepsie.
Originally from England, Zoe Lewis now resides in Provincetown, Cape Cod. She performs international folk, jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, funk originals – on anything from a piano to the spoons. She describes her blend of music as “Worldbeat – Vaudeville”.
She is part troubadour, storyteller, and accomplished musician and has toured internationally, picking up influences along the way. While at once setting listeners off balance with her quirky spin on things, she sneaks in simple, potent messages leaving audiences excited and inspired.
Tickets are $8, HVFG members/seniors $6 |
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7:30 pm
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10:30 pm | Great acoustic mix of blues and jazz fusion, and original tunes
with Two Guitars with Gus Wieland,
Blues, Jazz. | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Two Guitars - Brian Conigliaro and Gus Wieland will play a great acoustic mix of blues, jazz fusion, and original tunes. Their guitars weave an intricate story around the lyrics. Add to all this vocal harmonies and Brian's virtuoso harmonica playing, for an evening of great live music.
There is a wise and experienced mastery to Two Guitars. Acoustic exotic arrangements of well known songs as well as originals & obscure nuggets, garner their sets and guitar interplay with uncanny perception for one another. Together they create a really unique duet.
Versatile playing backgrounds include stints with: The Turtles, The Tokens, Al Wilson, Lou Rawls, Chubby Checker, Leslie Gore, Bobby Day, Ray Charles, ...
Admission: $7 pp |
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Friday
8:00 pm | Margarita's, Mojitos,....and Mueller!
with John Mueller
Acoustic, Rock (classic) | La Puerta Azul
Rt.44
Millbrook, NY See Map |
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Friday
8:00 pm | Jazz Guitar Concert in Beacon
with Mark Tonelli Group
Jazz | Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St.
Beacon, NY See Map |
 Jazz guitarist and composer Mark Tonelli brings his group to the Howland Cultural Center.
The Mark Tonelli Group has been performing for two decades at venues such as the 55 Bar, Ft. Worth Jazz Festival, Cottonwood Arts Festival, Dallas Museum of Art, and on the award-winning internet show, Digital Café Tour. Tonelli has performed with Clay Aiken, Greg Bissonette, Carol Channing, Denis DeBlasio, Jon Faddis, Dan Haerle, Frank Mantooth, Rita Moreno, Bobby Rydell, Lynn Seaton, Ed Soph, Byron Stripling, The Coasters, and The Platters. His original music has been heard on National Public Radio (NPR), and he has won composition awards from Billboard Magazine. He is also the guitarist with the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights.
The Howland Cultural Center’s warm acoustics and visual beauty will combine with Tonelli’s award-winning original music and jazz standards to delight the senses. The group will comprise saxophonist Xavier Perez, bassist Michael Goetz, and drummer Jason Kruk.
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Friday
8:30 pm
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10:30 pm | Common Ground Downtown at Hastings Friday Night Live
with Electric Junkyard Gamelan
Alternative, World. Experimental | Common Ground Downtown
James Harmon Community Center, 44 Main Street
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
Electric Junkyard Gamelan is the brainchild of band leader, composer and instrument builder Terry Dame. Performing her original groove-driven music on self-invented instruments this unique band has a distinct voice that is at once both old and new. EJG performs at venues ranging from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to elementary schools in Iowa, arts centers large and small to music festivals, underground raves and even a wedding.
Originally inspired by the interlocking rhythms of traditional Gamelan music from Bali, today the group's music is influenced by a diverse range of sounds from eastern modal music to funk, klezmer to hip hop. They perform on instruments such as the Rubarp and Big Barp (electric rubber band harps), the Sitello (an electric cello/sitar combo), the Terraphone (copper pipe horn), the Clayrimba (a three octave tuned clay pot "marimba") and percussion instruments fashioned from old farm equipment, turntable platters, saw blades, and truck springs.
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Friday
8:30 pm | DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN, and BROOKS WILLIAMS
Acoustic, Roots Music, and Blues | Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY See Map |
 David Jacobs-Strain is a slide guitarist and modern roots singer-songwriter whose musical journey begins in the wellspring of Delta blues but ranges far afield from there. In his mid-twenties, he already channels age-old wisdom and heartache with such dexterity, energy, and passion that you feel good, even about feeling bad.
Bluesy guitarist Brooks Williams is a certified road-warrior, wowing audiences for twenty-one years in North American, Ireland, the UK and Turkey with his powerful acoustic & resonator slide guitars. Brooks Williams, rated one of the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists of all-time, regularly brings audiences to their feet with his high-energy sound of rootsy originals, bluesy classics and fiery fingerpicking
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe |
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 Friday
9:00 pm
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12:00 pm | U4EA Unplugged at Silver Lake Tavern
with U4EA Music Productions
Acoustic, Jazz, and Rock (classic) | U4EA Unplugged at Silver Lake Tavern
Dingmans Ferry, PA See Map |
 Silver Lake Tavern Dingmans Ferry
For great Food, Good Drinks and great music come on out and party.
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Friday
9:00 pm
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12:00 am | The Working Man's Party With Live Blues And Rock n' Roll!
with Empire Road (Featuring Jimmy Eppard), Butter, Blue Coyote
Blues, Rock (classic) | The Basement
744 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
Come join us at The Basement as we celebrate the everyday working man with some live Blues and Rock n' Roll! It was a rough day, so relax and kick back a few at The Basement!
Live Performances By:
Empire Road
(Debut show w/ Jimmy Eppard)
Butter
(http://www.myspace.com/fermentedcream)
Blue Coyote
(http://www.myspace.com/bluecoyoterocks)
Ages 21+ $4 Ages 18-20 $6
BUY TICKETS HERE |
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 Friday
9:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Blues On The Mountain
with Ruthie Foster
Blues | Mohonk Mountain House
Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY See Map |
WDST's Big Joe Fitz welcomes
2009 Grammy Nominee
The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster
to Mohonk Mountain House
as part of Blues On The Mountain III
Download the full brochure for Blues on The Mounta |
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Friday
9:00 pm
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1:00 am | DBB in Newburgh NY
with Dan Brother Band, Dan Brother
Roots Music, Motown/R&B, and Blues | Harp & Whistle
44 Rt. 17K
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 Dan Brother Band back @ The Harp & Whistle!
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Friday
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1:00 am | Tonight at The Candlelight
with Antoine Hepkins w/George Downey
Rock (classic), Blues | The Candlelight Tavern
4353 Route 32
Catskill , NY See Map |
Antoine Hepkins w/the George Downey Band
Classic Rock & Blues
Colored Folk GuitarsTM |
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Friday
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12:30 am | Get your Mojo working
with The Mojomatics!
Blues | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Authentic Chicago-style Blues a la Muddy Waters, these guys deliver an explosive array of originals and covers. The Mojomatics have attracting a loyal following throughout the HV region, and at 12 Grapes in particular. Their CD, "MY KIND OF CRAZY", is available on CD Baby
Get ready to dance the night away with a funky sound and down-home blues beat that's downright addicting!
**$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** |
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Friday
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2:00 am | Classic Rock at its BEST
with Olde News
Rock (classic), Country, and Blues | Inn at Leeds
1125 Route 23B
Leeds, NY See Map |
 An Evening with Olde News: Join Olde News for an evening of classic rock at its very best. Here you will be treated to a wide variety of classic rock songs spanning 3 decades with a focus on quality musicianship and great vocals. The Beatles, Cars, Stones, Hollies, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Mellencamp, Springstein, Moody Blues, Talking Heads, Hank Williams Jr., Paul McCartney, and more! You won't be disappointed. The cover is $5 at the door once the band starts, but go early and have some top quality food and drinks from the Inn and show them your love!
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Friday
10:00 pm
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2:00 am | Dr Mudd
Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Covers. Party Rock | McGillicuddy's Restaurant & Tap House
84 Main St
New Paltz, NY See Map |
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Music for an early spring afternoon! After you've found all your Easter eggs, come to Taste Budd's for a musical treat!
Kairos: A Consort of Singers will present J. S. Bach's Easter Cantata No. 4, "Christ lag in Todesbanden" (Christ lay in death's bonds) under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan. The concert will also feature Bach's exuberant choral work, "Sanctus in D Major", BWV 238; a movement from the Easter portion of Messiah by George Frideric Handel, "Since by Man Came Death"; and the Gigue from Bach's "Cello Suite in G Major" featuring cellist Susan Seligman. The cantata and other works are accompanied by chamber orchestra and will be performed as part of a choral evensong service.
Our old buddy Pete Hop will be joining us on guitar this time around. It's the best Tuesday night party anywhere. Guaranteed! Come on down and find out how you can win a weekend for 2 at the fabulous Mohonk Mountain House for Blues On The
Mountain April 9-11
8 to MIDNIGHT Everyone's Welcome. We've had bands, solo performers, singers sit it with musician's they've just met. If you play an instrument but don't have a band, we'll find a way to fit you in also.
Your'e invited!
Along with Roy Coates, I'll be hosting an acoustic jam ala Bluegrass and Americana with some eclectic acoustic stuff thrown in depending who shows..... so bring your instruments .. ensembles encouraged.. great place to keep your chops up or warm up the band ... e-mail me so I can plan.
See you there,
Bob