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2:00 pm | Annual Yuletide Concert
with Woodstock Renaissance
a capella, early music | Overlook United Methodist Church
233 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 The a capella septet performs songs from all the seasons in its annual concert. The members are Eric Erickson, Ellen Reitemeyer, Miriam Berg, Alan McKnight, Susan Phillips, Craig Balmer and Kate West. Call 845-679-9160 for more information. |
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4:00 pm | Martin Rivas
Acoustic | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
All great art has a sense of duality, and Martin Rivas’ music is a perfect portrayal of that. Within a sad song, there is a glimmer of optimism and trancendence; hidden beneath joyful, carefree notes, lies a sense of struggle and triumph. On the surface, the songs are uplifting and sweet to one’s ears, but if one digs deeper, they will find many more layers to each story. Martin Rivas’ music takes the listener on a journey that feels new and familiar, a most enjoyable ride.
Charisma and undeniable warmth are just two of the many qualities Martin Rivas brings to the stage with his infectiously melodic songs and beaming smile. This West Village and Lower East Side mainstay has made a name for himself in New York City as one of the hardest working
musicians around, playing gigs nearly every night that feature both original work and longtime favorites.
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Saturday
6:00 pm | A Night of Blues and Funk
with US
Blues, Pop/Soft Rock | RJ's Broadway Bar and Grill
81-83 South Broadway
Nyack, NY See Map |
| Join us for a night of Blues and Funk as Rob and Annette perform starting at 6PM. RJ's first Holiday Get Together with Drink Specials from 6PM - 8PM. |
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7:00 pm | The Tall Troubadour and the Short Chanteuse Play a House Concert!
with Marji Zintz, Don Sparks
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. Contemporary, Whatnot, etc. | Private Home
Montclair, NJ See Map |
This is a private show, but they will perform a private house concert for you, too, in *your* private home (or your friends' private homes) ~ just ask 'em!
It's gonna be a great show!
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10:00 pm | Rashanim, Origin Blue
Jazz, Rock (modern), and Blues | The Falcon
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
| Rashanim:
Jon Madof on guitar and includes Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz (Pharaoh's Daughter, Anthony Braxton) on bass and Mathias Kunzli (Lauryn Hill, Yo Yo Ma) on drums and percussion. |
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9:30 pm | David Kraai & Amy Laber
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional, and Country | Cafe Mezzaluna
626 Route 212
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 David Kraai and Amy Laber dole out a set of the finest country folk music this side of anywhere! Country harmonies, sweet banjo, tasty mandolin, twangy guitars and soulful harmonica... it doesn’t get any better than this! Another excellent act will also be on the bill... so, swing by for some great food and music, y’all! |
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9:30 pm | Music Menu @ Mezzaluna
with David Kraai , Amy Laber, James Krueger
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk/Traditional | Cafe Mezzaluna
Route 212 west of town
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 David Kraai (pronounced cry)…a superb musician and lyricist...no frills, just pure examination of the human condition and the foundation of songwriting…golden, countrified folk music…
When Amy Laber picks up her guitar and begins to sing, you sense a yearning soul with the courage to tell her story. Amy and David have been blending their musical talents recently to the delight of enthusiastic Hudson Valley audiences.
James Krueger is an extraordinarily talented singer/songwriter and gifted guitarist. With four CD’s to his credit, James offers an energetic evening of folk music.
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7:00 pm | Celtic Crossing, Tom Mank & Sera Smolen, The Princes of Serendip
Celtic, Folk/Traditional, and Singer-Songwriter | Woodstock Public Library
5 Library Lane
Woodstock, NY See Map |
| Live at the Library acoustic music series presents Celtic Crossing, Tom Mank & Sera Smolen, and The Princes of Serendip. |
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8:30 pm | A Celebration In Song: Just Off Broadway For The Holidays
with Just Off Broadway, Inc., James Brennan (Me & My Girl), Christine Toy Johnson (Music Man), Terita Redd (Hairspray), Raissa Katona-Bennett (Phantom), Ed Romanoff (Hairspray), Gary Lynch (Les Miserables), Charles Abbott (Cabaret), John-Charles Kelly (Victor/Victoria), Mary Ellen Nelligar, Nick Butler, Jim Pillmeier, Nick Karnavezos, Ron Brown, Cynthia Topps
Musical Theater, Gospel, and Classical/Opera. Holiday Songs from Broadway Shows | Aquinas Hall Theatre at Mount St. Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 The First Annual Holiday Concert Benefit “A Celebration in Song”. This 90-minute concert, featuring Broadway talent and performers from the Hudson Valley area, kicks off the Capital Building Campaign for the New Windsor Playhouse, formerly known as Mandel’s Grand Street Theatre. The show is directed and choregraphed by the Hudson Valley’s own Joyce A. Presutti, Executive Artistic Director of Just Off Broadway, Inc. A Limited Number of Premiere VIP Reserved Seats are available for $40 and include a reception with the cast and entry into a raffle to win one of these prizes: $1,000.00 Gift Card from Toys R Us, 2 Orchestra House Seats to Mary Poppins on Broadway, with a Back Stage Tour, 4 Tickets and parking pass to the January 2, 2011 New York Jets/Buffalo game, A beautiful John Gould Original Framed Print. Adult Reserved Seats are available for $25, Students, Seniors, & Veterans $15. Tickets will be available at the Aquinas Hall box office one hour before show time.
Just Off Broadway, Inc. |
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9:00 pm | Winter Solstice Musical Celebration
with Aleah Long & En Full Circle, Ubaka Hill, Neil Alexander, Kitt Potter
World, Alternative, and Singer-Songwriter. New Age Soul Music | Rosendale Theatre
408 Main Street
Rosendale, NY See Map |
This is the season where we are compelled to be focused on the outside when our true nature really wants to stay inside and explore our own dark interiors, to reflect on the light of our own spirit, and set a course for the new growth that comes out of the fertile void. Aleah’s music facilitates this passage in a joyful and communal way. Aleah Long’s music and lyrics, a unique blend of World Beat and spoken word with musical influences from R&B and Jazz Fusion to Native American drumming and chanting, flow from her transformational journeys, and takes the listener to inner spaces that ignite compassion, magic, and healing. Her talent in composition and musical arrangement allows you to sit and meditate or shake your booty. En Full Circle is a multi-cultural ensemble of talented musicians from the Hudson Valley, including Neil Alexander, Ubaka Hill, Kitt Potter, Charlie Kniceley, Ray Levier, Yaniyah Pearson, Matt “Moose” Scott Alexander, and Evelina Otero.
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10:30 pm | A Night of Amazing Jazz
with Frank Lacy (trombone), Johnathan Blake (drums), Kevin Ray (bass)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Frank Lacy takes everything from Ragtime and Swing to Afro Beat and Hip-Hop to create his own style of jazz. He has toured with greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Abdullah Ibrahim, Henry Threadgill, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, The Eurythmics, Carla Bley and Don Pullen and currently tours with Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy and the big bands of McCoy Tyner and David Murray.
Johnathan Blake has worked with the Oliver Lake Big Band, Roy Hargrove, and David Sanchez and is currently a member of Tom Harrell Quintet, Russell Malone Quartet, and Kenny Barron Trio. He also performs with Donny McCaslin, Jaleel Shaw, Avishai Cohen, and Omer Avital among others.
Kevin Ray has performed or recorded with John Stubblefield, Oliver Lake, Greg Osby, Andrew Hill, Pheeroan Aklaff, Marty Ehrlich, Curtis Fowlkes, Elliott Sharp, Ray Anderson, The Kitchen Houseblend Band, The Flux Quartet, and others. He has premiered major works by a wide range of composers, incl Lee Hyla, Joe McPhee and Leroy Jenkins.
Admission: $10 pp. |
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11:00 pm | Live Acoustic Music
with Rudy
Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Singer-Songwriter | Pamela's on the Hudson
1 Park Place
Newburgh, NY See Map |
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1:00 pm | Touch Base's Bass & Ale Series
with O.C.Xpress
Blues, Rock (classic) | Touch Base
9 Winkler Place
Chester, NY See Map |
| O.C. Xpress toe-taps into Chester's cozy new venue Touch Base to party with the large selection of beers (70 by last count) and spirits (including absinthe) and friendly folks (the historic area rocks!!) |
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11:00 pm | "Soulsville Social Club"
Motown/R&B | Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, NY See Map |
"A Classic Motown/Stax Revue Band" Playing songs that will take you back to the Golden Era of the 1960's and early 70's when Soul music was at it's finest!
Hit after hit of nostalgic favorites to reminisce and dance to.
We invite you to come join the Club
Dance shoes recommended! |
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12:30 am | da Bluez and nutin' but da Bluez!
with Johnny Fedz & da Bluez Boyz
Blues | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 It's party night! One week to Christmas... get your friends together and dance the night away... 'cause when Johnny & da Boyz hit the stage, it's an all-out, full-blown, knock-your-socks-off night of great music. Horns, guitars, keyboards, rhythm section, vocals... everything comes together to create an evening of Bluez you won't ever forget. With Johnny on Fender guitar and vocals, the inimitable JP Patrick on sax and vocals, John "Elmo" Lawson on bass, Fred Lind on keys and Paul Undersinger on drums.
Johnny & da Boyz won the most votes from the judges in the 2008 Connecticut Blues Society's Blues Challenge, taking them into the finals. Da Boyz win votes from their fans every time they hit the stage, all across the tri-state and at 12 Grapes in particular. As they say, "Once Da Boyz get cookin' they'll boogie your woogie 'till you can't find your way home!"
**$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners**
See da Boyz at youtube.com/12grapesmusic |
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Saturday
9:30 pm | Mechanical Bull
Country | New World Home Cooking
1411 Rt. 212
Saugerties, NY See Map |
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2:00 am | Come Celebrate The Holidays
with HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY!
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic) | The Captain's Table
Monroe, NY See Map |
 It's an evening of fun and excitement at The Captain’s Table as we ring in the Winter and Holiday Season! If you love acoustic-electric music, you'll love the "Feel-Good Music" of HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! Come on over and have a Guinness or two while you listen, sing, dance, and reminisce to some of the greatest tunes of the '60s and '70s...and beyond! The Captains Table is located at: 547 Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 783-0209 |
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2:00 am | ROCKIN IN LEEDS AT THE INN
with MIKE RUZZI'S ALL STARS
Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Alternative | THE INN AT LEEDS
RT 23B
LEEDS, NY See Map |
| MIKE RUZZI'S ALL STARS ARE GONNA ROCK THE INN AT LEEDS TONIGHT. COME ON OUT AND DANCE AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY! |
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2:00 pm | The Acoustic Medicine Show
Acoustic, Bluegrass | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
Fine string music done jam style. This 4-piece features guitar, fiddle, mando, bass and 3-part harmonies on tunes like Catfish John, Pony Boy and Dire Wolf. One of Hudson valley's darlin' bands.
Joe Tobin (vocals) and Bob Cage (fiddle & guitar) are backed up by Davey Frank (mando) and Paul Chinelli (doghouse bass). Songs from Appalachia, Memphis and Frisco; original material, traditionals and covers. You'll dig it.
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Sunday
2:00 pm | Annual Yuletide Concert
with Woodstock Renaissance
a capella, early music | Overlook United Methodist Church
233 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 The a capella septet performs songs from all the seasons in its annual concert. The members are Eric Erickson, Ellen Reitemeyer, Miriam Berg, Alan McKnight, Susan Phillips, Craig Balmer and Kate West. Call 845-679-9160 for more information. |
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4:30 pm | A Celebration In Song: Just Off Broadway For The Holidays
with Just Off Broadway, Inc., James Brennan (Me & My Girl), Christine Toy Johnson (Music Man), Terita Redd (Hairspray), Raissa Katona-Bennett (Phantom), Ed Romanoff (Hairspray), Gary Lynch (Les Miserables), Charles Abbott (Cabaret), John-Charles Kelly (Victor/Victoria), Bruce Johnson (Sunset Boulevard), Mary Ellen Nelligar, Nick Butler, Jim Pillmeier, Nick Karnavezos, Ron Brown, Cynthia Topps
Musical Theater, Gospel. Holiday Songs from Broadway Shows | Aquinas Hall Theatre at Mount St. Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 The First Annual Holiday Concert Benefit “A Celebration in Song”. This 90-minute concert, featuring Broadway talent and performers from the Hudson Valley area, kicks off the Capital Building Campaign for the New Windsor Playhouse, formerly known as Mandel’s Grand Street Theatre. The show is directed and choregraphed by the Hudson Valley’s own Joyce A. Presutti, Executive Artistic Director of Just Off Broadway, Inc. A Limited Number of Premiere VIP Reserved Seats are available for $40 and include a reception with the cast and entry into a raffle to win one of these prizes: $1,000.00 Gift Card from Toys R Us, 2 Orchestra House Seats to Mary Poppins on Broadway, with a Back Stage Tour, 4 Tickets and parking pass to the January 2, 2011 New York Jets/Buffalo game, A beautiful John Gould Original Framed Print. Adult Reserved Seats are available for $25, Students, Seniors, & Veterans $15. Tickets will be available at the Aquinas Hall box office one hour before show time.
For More Information call: 212-942-2806 |
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7:00 pm | Folk and Rock Holiday Celebration
with Chris & Larry from Thunder Ridge
Folk/Traditional, Pop/Soft Rock | Kindred Spirits Steakhouse & Pub
334 Rt 32A
Palenville, NY See Map |
The two Thunder Ridge boys will be playing their favorites and adding some holiday tunes to their repetoire. A raffle and food and holiday drink specials will be waiting for you, too. A great way to get in the Holiday spirit in the Great Northern Catskills. No cover (but tips greatly appreciated).
Facebook Event Link |
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Sunday
4:00 pm | Tribute to The Band
with The THE BAND Band
Rock (classic), Americana | The Turning Point
468 Piermont Ave.
Piermont, NY See Map |
 The THE BAND Band brings the music of The Band alive with authentic, true-to-form renditions of their legendary repertoire, including "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up On Cripple Creek", and many others.
Come on out and catch the show!
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8:30 pm | A Special Evening of Music & Song
with The Callen Sisters, Abby Payne, and Cassandra Frake
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 One of the nicest things about the Holidays is listening to beautiful music. This will be one of those nights. A duo and two solo acoustic artists will take their turns on our stage and treat us to their unique styles and talents.
The Callen Sisters write and sing from the heart; their lyrics speak of love, life, loss and the temporal nature of relationships. The harp lends a soothing, ethereal beauty to their original sound. Abby Payne is a singer/songwriter who is enchanted by words and their relationship to music. Her songs are insightful and poetic, yet they possess a hard edge that rocks. Cassandra Frake has "a voice like Jewel with a touch of Jazz". Cassandra's songwriting is creative, touching and refreshingly original.
Join us for this very special Singer/Songwriter Sunday. Free Admission. |
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8:30 pm | Acoustic Thursdays at the High Falls Cafe -- Holiday Celebration
with The Kurt Henry Band
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | The High Falls Cafe
Rt. 213
High Falls , NY See Map |
| This week's performers include Small Town Sheiks, C. B. Smith, and Don Sparks with a special set by the softer side of The Kurt Henry Band (Kurt, Cheryl, Alan and Eric) to celebrate the holidays. 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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10:30 pm | Christmas Jazz Showcase
with Lillie Howard-Bryant, Chris Sullivan, Pete Levin, Dean Sharp
Jazz, Blues, and Singer-Songwriter | Virgo's Sip N Soul Cafe'
469 Fishkill Avenue
Beacon, NY See Map |
 On behalf of Virgo's Sip N Soul Cafe' and all the Jazz Musicians who has blessed us with the music, we bring you a jazz Christmas performance featuring the very talented Lillie Howard-Bryant. Please accept our invite to share this very special showcase. The series “Jazz Thursdays” which will be held every Thursday, features a rotating roster of musicians playing to create a intimate relaxed atmosphere that will match your mood as you sip cocktails, enjoy mouth watering cuisine and soak up the tunes.
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Thursday
8:30 pm | Private Holiday Party!
with REALITY CHECK
Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Dance | Private Party
Millbrook, NY See Map |
 Dont forget to book Live Music for your Holiday event.
Enjoy the Season ! |
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11:30 pm | A pre-Holiday treat with Drew Bordeaux & Co.
with Andrew Bordeaux
Pop/Soft Rock, Singer-Songwriter | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Tonight, we'll get into the Holiday Spirit with a Holiday Rock party featuring Andrew Bordeaux on guitar/violin/vocals, Alex Nolan on guitar/vocals, Amanda Ruzza on bass and Lou G. on drums. Andrew promises some "Blues, Classic Rock, dueling guitars, crazy rhythm section pyrotechnics and a real fun time to be had by all."
Drew Bordeaux is an accomplished guitarist, violinist, singer/songwriter and performer. While attending Harvard University, Drew studied at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. Alex studied guitar at the University of Southern California, and, along with bassist Amanda Ruzza, toured with the all-girl band "Mustang Sally", opening for such major acts as Hootie & the Blowfish, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Montgomery Gentry and more.
With such an outstanding collection of talent, this is one night NOT to be missed!!
**Free Admission** |
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The great Slam Allen will be our specal guest this time around along with our old pal Mike Moss. Slam has been touring the world for the past 9 years with the Legendary James Cotton Blues Band. Their new album GIANT on which Slam does lead vocals (and wrote several tunes as well) is up for a Grammy Award this year. Slam doesn't play locally very much anymore so reserve your table now and don't miss this opportunity for a great night of music and fellowship at The High Falls Cafe. It will be smokin'.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is offering a family concert celebrating the longest night of the year. The concert and community sing–along will begin at 6pm on Tuesday, December 21st at the Kleinert/James Arts Center at 34 Tinker Street in Woodstock, NY. Admission is by donation.
Musicians gather here at Roark's Tavern every Tuesday night from 9 pm - midnight. Bring your acoustic instruments and come perform. All are welcome! Hosted by Keith Newman.
We'll be OPEN FOR LUNCH, but closed for dinner today as we host a Holiday Party.
Enjoy the areas finest musicians for an evening of live jazz at the ZenDog Cafe - Rhinebeck's newest and most unique hot-spot. Every Thursday from 7 - 10 pm the ZenDog Café & Gallery will feature the areas finest musicians for an evening of live Jazz.
come listen to some great live music! join the band! preform a solo or sing back up for us! great food lots of diverse musicians! bring your guitar harmonica or tamborine. proffesional p.a. system with microphones and some instruments provided. all musicians welcome!
DJ Rayza Playing the best 70's - 90's Pop classics with monster Happy Hour Specials.
$2 drafts
$3 Well
$4 wine
$8 pitchers
There's no music tonight, but we have two seatings for Christmas Eve Dinner, 4:30 & 6:30. Chef is serving our a la carte dinner menu along with some specials, including Zuppa di Pesce (Calamari, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp & Sea Bass with Marinara Sauce over Linguini).
You better watch out, and you better not cry.
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