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3:00 pm | Topher Thomas
Alternative, Country, and Americana | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
| Fantastic songs with a sometimes off-kilter perspective, kindled from the universe, bringing to life melodies that seem as if they always existed. Performing solo, all pretense and bombast are stripped away to reveal the structure and feel of each song. |
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Saturday
3:30 pm
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5:30 pm | Grass Fed
Acoustic, Bluegrass | Taste Budd's Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
Born from a bluegrass jam in Rhinebeck NY in the winter of 2007 Grass Fed is a five piece band performing at Hudson Valley venues. Playing traditional bluegrass tunes as well as originals, Grass Fed is sharing an old sound with new ideas that local audiences are loving.
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Saturday
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8:00 pm | A Night of Original Acoustic Folk Punk Rock
with Gus Amador
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | Black Cat Cafe
45 Main Street
Irvington, NY See Map |
| A night of original acoustic music featuring Gus Amador and Special Guest
6pm - 8pm
Pleasant Bud & Jody
Jim Harrison
Maria Clair-Howard's At Odds
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Small location so arrive early and bring a friend. Great food and java.
Copies of CD will be available for $5.00 |
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Saturday
6:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Ribs n' Blues Knight
with Vinnie Knight, Al Guart on saxes
Blues, Jazz, and Americana | Kindred Spirits Steakhouse & Pub
334 Rt 32A
Palenville, NY See Map |
 World class blues and jazz vocalist Vinnie Knight returns to the Catskills with the blues on her mind and the taste of Cajun cooking on her lips. Enjoy Ms. Knight's velvety smooth vocals while dining on various New Orleans inspired drinks and fare. |
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9:00 pm | A Spring deliverance - Celebrating Local Albany
with Dan Johnson and His Expert Side Men, Matt Durfee
Bluegrass, Folk/Traditional | St. Joseph's Historic Landmark
38 Ten Broeck Street
Albany, NY See Map |
Join Hudson Valley’s Chefs Consortium as we welcome the beginning of Spring in Albany at legendary architect Patrick Keely’s magnificent church. Under detailed wood carvings, expansive arches and eyes of wooden angels, the Chefs Consortium’s Noah Sheetz, Rebecca Joyner, Nicci Cagan, John Peterson and Jeff Loshinsky will prepare culinary treats. Fresh, local ingredients from Albany area farms, food producers and Hudson Valley wineries will be on the menu. Its huge spiritually-inspired interior will be filled with the Bluegrass, Blues and Jazz music of Dan Johnson and His Expert Side Men, Matt Durfee and guests. High arched wood carved walls will be covered with the artwork of Albany artists like Jennifer Grainer and Chip Fasciana, founder of Albany Underground Artists.
(914) 204-9628, email noahsheetz@yahoo.com |
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Saturday
7:30 pm | Raga-Chamber-Jazz
with Neel Murgai Ensemble
World, Classical/Opera, and Jazz | Common Ground at South Presbyterian Church
343 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY See Map |
 Neel Murgai is a multi-instrumental performer, composer and teacher from New York City. His life long journey into the depth and beauty of sitar and Indian classical music began with Ravindra Goswami in Banaras, 14 years ago. While dedicated to Indian classical music, Neel is also interested in creating an original music that is rooted in his many influences and studies. The Neel Murgai Ensemble is a product of many years of thought about the ideal instrumentation to advance his compositions. Neel has toured around the world with the Bill T. Jones Dance Company, performing and collaborating in their multi-media show, “Blind Date”. Other artists Neel has worked with include Dr. Lonnie Smith, Wyclef Jean, Cyndi Lauper, Samir Chatterjee, Akim Funk Buddha, Loren Conners, Louis Bellogenis and Cosmo Vinyl. He has performed at venues ranging from Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center to the David Letterman Show to jazz clubs such as the Blue Note.
For more info and advance tickets click here |
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Saturday
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10:00 pm | Eight great musicains in the round!!!
with Julie Corbalis, Fred Gillen, Jr., Bryson van Cleeve, Jill Marie, Sean Crimmins, Danielle Miraglia, Bethel Steele, YaYas
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Contemporary | John St. Jam
16 John St.
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 The Hudson Valley's most intimate music venue. A true listening room like no other, the musicians sit in the center and the the audience surrounds them "like a big hug".
Soft lighting, great music and a warm atmosphere make this the best entertainment value around.
Admission is only $5
Refreshments available.
Visit our web site for more info.... |
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Saturday
7:30 pm
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10:15 pm | HVFG Rock Tavern Coffeehouse
with Diane Diachishin, Open mic
Folk/Traditional, Singer-Songwriter, and Open Mic | Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern
9 Vance Road
Rock Tavern, NY See Map |
 The coffeehouse consists of an open mic and a feature performer. It starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 10:15 p.m. Doors open for open mic sign-up and refreshments at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 ($4 for Folk Guild members). Singer/guitarist Diane Diachishin performs an eclectic mixture of folk, country, bluegrass and British Isles music. She studied Scottish music with the legendary Jean Redpath. Diane has been a past member of the Mountain Laurel Bluegrass band and the Peach Mountain Boys. When she lived in Albany she performed regularly with fiddler Frank Orsini and mandolin player Lou Martin. On May 14 she will be joined by Frank Tetler (mandolin and fiddle), Meredith Millen (background vocals) and Anya (her daughter, a budding singer/guitarist).
Hudson Valley Folk Guild |
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Saturday
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9:30 pm | Cantor's Concert Series Folk Music
with Ken and Julie
Folk/Traditional, Americana, and Middle Eastern. International ballads; Greek, Israeli, Yiddish | Jewish Fellowship at Hemlock Farms
540 Forest Drive at Hemlock Farms Rd.
Lords Valley, PA See Map |
| Ken and Julie: Singer/songwriter Ken DeAngelis and soprano Julie Ziavras present an evening of acoustic music. The husband and wife duo's program will include Ken’s originals from their acclaimed CD "The Dream" and a strong repertoire of international and well-known folk covers. They will also feature Israeli, Yiddish and Greek ballads joined by special guests Johanan Bickhardt and Cantor Charles Osborne.
Accompanying themselves on guitar, accordion and other instruments, Ken and Julie’s music is distinguished by its’ heartfelt thought provoking lyrics and rich harmonies. Ken’s original songs have been described as “Wonderfully detailed music that features evocative lyrics, lovely harmonies and melodies that stay with you long after you hear them." (Steven Israel, The Times Herald Record). “The pure talent of DeAngelis and Ziavras combine to generate some real gems, sparkling with energy and life.” (Cindy Hill, CDReviews.com) |
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10:00 pm | Richard Julian Trio
Americana, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | Putnam Arts Council
521 kennicut Hill Road
Mahopac, NY See Map |
Richard Julian is one of the most interesting and eloquent songwriters in America today. Always poignant, always witty, hios songs are little masterpieces, one after the other. You will not want to miss this special performance in this beautiful new venue.
Reservations call 845 803 8622 |
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Saturday
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11:00 pm | Saturday Nite 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 Kaiser Quartet 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
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm | Beatles & Beyond!
with Keith Newman
Acoustic | Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal St
Ellenville, NY See Map |
 Keith Newman performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, CSN&Y, Pink Floyd and more. |
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10:00 pm | DJ S-ONE | The Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division St.
Peekskill , NY See Map |
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Saturday
8:00 pm | Spring Concert
with Rhinebeck Choral Club
Americana. select music by American composers | Church of the Messiah Parish Hall
Montgomery Street (corner of US Route 9 and Chestn
Rhinebeck, NY See Map |
The Rhinebeck Choral Club is pleased to announce that their Spring concerts will be for the benefit of the SPCA of both Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Featured will be music of American composers, such as Foster, Porter, Ellington, Copland, and Gershwin, plus other great composers. Also featured will be solos by members of the Choral Club.
Our Director is Charles Kelley of Poughkeepsie and our Accompanist is Geralyn Ely.
Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students.
For any other information, please visit http://www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org/ or call 845-453-4774 or 845-876-7838. |
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12:00 pm | Reddan Brothers Band
Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Roots Music | The Wherehouse
119 Liberty Street
Newburgh, NY See Map |
 The Reddan Brothers are a hard hitting blues/rock trio with the miles to back it. The Reddan Brothers grew up backing legends of blues and rock such as Bill Perry, Popa Chubby and Jimmy Vivino. With their newly released CD “Skeleton Key Sessions” those road miles seem to be put to good use. The group has been seen on such high profile gigs as Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble, Winchester Blues House Festival and the Blues on the Bridge Festival. The youthful energy of the band mixed with seasoned playing makes them a must see trio.
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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 New, Classic, and Dance Rock.
www.rcband.net |
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8:30 pm | HARPIN' FOR HUNGER, featuring STEVE GUYGER, DENNIS GRUENLING, RYAN HARTT and CHRIS O'LEARY
Blues | Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY See Map |
 Harpin' For Hunger is a blues harp benefit for the Food Bank Of The Hudson Valley, featuring four of the region's top blues & roots harmonica players!
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe |
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Saturday
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12:00 am | The Harvest Duo
Contemporary, Rock (classic), and Motown/R&B | NELLIE KELLYS
535 Haight Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 Join us for a night of variety music from all eras ! Nellie Kellys has a friendly atmosphere and great food !
Call Nellie Kellys (845) 485-5050 for info |
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Saturday
9:00 pm | Bluegrass Without Boundaries
with No Brakes
Bluegrass, Covers | Keegan Ales
20 St. James Street
Kingston, NY See Map |
 No Brakes brings bluegrass to beer. Say that three times fast. Better yet, enjoy their unique blend of traditional tunes, covers and originals in the very casual atmosphere of Keegan Ales. |
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Saturday
9:00 pm
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12:00 am | Solo Acoustic
with Leo B.
Acoustic, Contemporary, and Rock (classic) | Christopher's Bistro
69 Brookside Ave
Chester, NY See Map |
Full menu available until 10:30- Bar Menu Later |
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9:00 pm | Willie's Annual Birthday Bash!
with The Willie Amrod Band featuring Frank Gadler
Rock (classic), Americana, and Roots Music | The Skytop Steakhouse and Brewery
Rte 28
Kingston, NY See Map |
| Funk, Country Funk, Swampy roots music with a bit of the old NRBQ thrown in! Frank Gadler will be making a special guest appearance for Willie's birthday present! Dance the night away, and if you're into the Q, you can't miss this! |
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12:30 am | Risque Blues, Swing & Jump
with Duchess Di & the Distractions
Blues, Swing/Jump, Big Band. Swing/Jump | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 This 7-piece band -- with classic horn section, double-bass, killer keyboards and Duchess Di at center stage -- will drive you to distraction with their very unique style of risque Blues, Swing and Jump, and American roots music like rockabilly and early Rock and Roll. Their repertoire from the 40's and 50's include covers by artists such as Ruth Brown, Dinah Washington, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima. In true '40's Diva style, the Duchess croons into the mic, wearing a gardenia in her hair and dresses that cling to every curve. These guys are "red hot and real gone!" Be sure to call for dinner reservations 'cause this band packs the house!
**$10 Entertainment Fee, or $5 with dinner entree** |
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Saturday
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2:00 am | Jerry Tribute at CB Kitchen
with Reflections
Grateful Dead Tribute | CB Kitchen New City NY
New City, NY See Map |
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12:30 am | Going to the Roadhouse...gonna have a real....Good Time!
with NO JACK SUNDAY
Rock (classic), Rock (modern) | The Roadhouse Tavern
208 Tomahawk Road Rt. 118
Sommers, NY See Map |
 First time for us in this neck of the woods. We're gonna rock it HARD! RU in?
Catch the latest video from NJS!! |
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Sunday
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1:00 pm | Classical Sunday Brunch
with Evander String Quartet
Classical/Opera | Kindred Spirits Steakhouse & Pub
334 Rt 32A
Palenville, NY See Map |
Hear these talented musicians from the Eastman School of Music perform every Sunday while enjoying great food and a happy vibe. They will be with us through June 12th. The room they're playing has the best acoustics in the area, so don't miss these few performances!
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Sunday
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4:00 pm | 2nd Annual Open Air Family Music Festival
with Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra, Joe Crookston, Carolann Solebello, The Winterlings, Danielle Miraglia, Solar Punch, Greetings From Anywhere
Acoustic, Alternative, and Rock (modern). Soul | Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road
Scarsdale, NY See Map |
 Bring the whole family and join us at The Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, New York for the 2nd Annual Open Air Family Music Festival! The festival, scheduled to run from 11 am to 4 pm, will include a full afternoon of music from a variety of national, regional and local artists!
Scheduled to appear are Lipbone Redding & The Lipbone Orchestra, Joe Crookston, Carolann Solebello, Danielle Miraglia, Solar Punch, The Winterlings, and Greetings from Anywhere.
Throughout the festival, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Nature Center’s indoor exhibits and live animal museum, walk its woodland trails, explore its outdoor birds of prey exhibit and newly expanded barnyard exhibit, enjoy a your own picnic lunch or one that’s available from one of our special food vendors, or just sit back and enjoy the music.
For more info and advance tickets click here |
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5:00 pm | Riverkeeper's Shad Fest and Hudson River Celebration
with Marc Black Band, Evan Watson, Uncle Wade, Sundad
Bluegrass, Folk/Traditional, and Singer-Songwriter | Boscobel House & Gardens
Garrison, NY See Map |
Join Riverkeeper and hosts Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and former NY Rangers goalie Mike Richter, for this all day festival held at historic Boscobel House and Gardens. The Shad festival started as a backyard barbeque and has grown to be the best party in the Hudson Valley. Featured favorites include live music, arts & crafts, activities for the kids, eco merry-go-round, laughing yoga, jugglers, birds of prey and Green Street, the festival’s eco-friendly living vendor display. New this year is Taste of the Hudson Valley, offering the best in local food from the region’s culinary greats!
When: Sunday, May 15, 12pm – 5pm (rain or shine)
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5:00 pm | The 21st Annual Shad Fest
with Sundad, Marc Black Band, Uncle Wade, Evan Watson
Acoustic. World Fusion, New Age | Hosted by Riverkeeper at The Boscobel Restoration
Route 9D
Garrison, NY See Map |
Hosted by Riverkeeper and the Kennedy family, Shad Fest is one of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved community events for residents of all ages from Hudson River Valley communities, New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. Celebrate the ongoing revival of the Hudson River ecosystem.
Get directions and info |
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3:00 pm | Robert Oakes & Katherine Smith
Alternative, Country, and Americana | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
| Both Robert Oaks & Katherine Smith were born into musical families and started performing at a very young age. Robert began as a kid singing and playing bass guitar with his blues-singing father's band, and later, he played and sang in countless garage bands with his brother John and friends from surrounding New Jersey towns. Kate, whose grandfather, aunts and uncles, father and mother all sang, started harmonizing as a teenager with her parents' Connecticut-based choral group. She then went on to perform musical theater and pop songs in school shows.
Robert and Kate met in 2007 while Robert was working on his 2009 album 'Heart Broken Open'. Kate contributed vocals and artwork to that project, and the two quickly realized there was even more to be drawn from this collaboration. The duet formed in the winter of 2010, as they began arranging some of Robert's earlier material and writing new songs together. |
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Sunday
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3:00 pm | Martin Fried
Acoustic | The Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division St.
Peekskill , NY See Map |
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Sunday
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3:00 pm | Vocal Visionary- We Sing!
with Amy Fradon's Vocal Visionary Community Concert, Julie Cash, Toni Horvatin, Jim Sheehan, Linda Gluc
Folk/Traditional, Acoustic, and Gospel | The Queen's Galley Soup Kitchen
254 Washington Ave
Kingston, NY See Map |
| We Sing is a concert sung by students of Amy Fradon's Vocal Visionary Community Concert series. The Vocal Visionary workis dedicated to people finding empowerment through the medium of voice and bringing that self-discovery to the greater community in service. This is a happy, joyous concert filled with heart and soul. The Queen's Galley Soup Kitchen desperately needs your support. pleasejoin us!!! |
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3:00 pm | Spring Concert
with Rhinebeck Choral Club
Americana. select music by American composers | New Beginnings Church of Poughkeepsie
35 DeGarmo Road
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
The Rhinebeck Choral Club is pleased to announce that their Spring concerts will be for the benefit of the SPCA of both Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Featured will be music of American composers, such as Foster, Porter, Ellington, Copland, and Gershwin, plus other great composers. Also featured will be solos by members of the Choral Club.
Our Director is Charles Kelley of Poughkeepsie and our Accompanist is Geralyn Ely.
Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students.
For any other information, please visit http://www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org/ or call 845-453-4774 or 845-876-7838. |
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6:00 pm | Swing 4
Swing/Jump, Big Band, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Groovin' since 2010, Swing 4 is a jazz combo that has perked the ears of local music lovers. Our group consists of five (that's right) musicians including Jeff Whalen (alto sax, music teacher at Yorktown's Crompond Elementary School), Charles Racioppo (trumpet), Mark McIntyre (guitar), Steve Russo (bass), and John Venezia (drums). The members of the combo are in the Yorktown High School Jazz Band, where Jeff Whalen is co-director. Swing 4 has played at a variety of gigs such as the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Peter Pratts Inn, Traveler's Rest, the YHS swing dance, and several private functions. Our repertoire includes everything from Swing to Latin to Funk, with composers such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington, and titles like "All Of Me", "Round Midnight","Take the A Train", and "Chameleon".
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5:00 pm | Art at the Park Festival
with Gus Amador
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | Art at The Park
Rye Town Park
Rye, NY See Map |
A unique two day arts event at Rye Town Park featuring painters on location, live music, a fine art and craft show, and so much more!
I'm slotted to perform at 4pm....
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8:45 pm | It's our Sunday Big Band Night!
with Greg Westhoff & The Westchester Swing Band, and a Buffet Dinner
Swing/Jump, Big Band | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Enjoy a special Sunday Buffet Dinner with live music featuring this incredible, world-class 18-piece Big Band... full horn section features 5 sax's, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, and world-class drummer and bandleader Greg Westhoff. The band performs classic Swing music, Sinatra, Broadway selections and songs from the '40's, '50's and beyond.
Greg has been playing drums for over 50 years. He has performed on the Tonight Show and others. Greg was the drummer with Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band, who's popular disco-era hit was " A Fifth of Beethoven". He has recorded on "The Saturday Night Fever" Album and has done jingles, Broadway Shows, and TV movies. Greg is currently working on the popular TV shows Family Guy, American Dad, and Cleveland. His Big Band has been together for 12 years, performing all over the tri -state area.
**BUFFET DINNER is $25 per person, plus tax and tip. $5 Cover goes directly to the band**
Hear the Swing Band, youtube.com/12grapesmusic |
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7:30 pm | GARNET ROGERS, guest Shawn Taylor
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY See Map |
 Garnet Rogers has established himself as "One of the major talents of our time." Hailed by the Boston Globe as a "charismatic performer and singer," Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence --close to six and a half feet tall-- with a voice to match. With his "smooth, dark baritone" (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music --like the man himself-- is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in detail, his songs "give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart" (Kitchener Waterloo Record). An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humour and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe |
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Sunday
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11:00 pm | SWING DANCE w/Jazz-Blues-Swing
with Saints of Swing, featuring MISS RENE BAILEY
Swing/Jump, Big Band, Blues, and Motown/R&B. and lots of down-home DIXIELAND, GOSPEL & OLD-TIME ROCK!! | Wok & Roll Cafe/HARMONY Cafe
50 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 The Saints of Swing, featuring Dale DeMarco on Sax/Clarinet/Vocals, Mike Kull on piano, David Winograd on upright bass & tuba, Larry Balestra on drums, and the phenomenal MISS RENE BAILEY on vocals at WOK & ROLL (HARMONY CAFE), a wonderful restaurant in Woodstock. Come and eat, drink, DANCE, and listen! Great fun! Swing, Jazz, Dixie, Motown, Rock 'N' Roll, Latin, Gospel. Come join us! & GET REAL HAPPY! $10 suggested DONATION, but pay what you can! |
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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 Keith Newman, Lisa Jane Lipkin, and Elly Wininger. 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. 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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11:30 pm | OPEN MIC FOR ACOUSTIC PLAYERS
Acoustic, Americana, and Blues | Brian's Backyard BBQ
1665 RTE 211 EAST
Middletown, NY See Map |
 ALL YOU SINGER AND SONG WRITTERS COME OUT AND MEET OTHER MUSICIANS FROM THE HUDSON VALLEY
NO COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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9:30 pm | Kirtan!
with Kirtan with Damodar Das
World | Ossining Kirtan at St. Paul's parish hall
40 Ganung Drive
Ossining, NY See Map |
 Kirtan is the practice of devotional singing to the Divine through the use of Sanskrit mantras. A form of ‘bhakti’ yoga (the yoga of devotion), this powerful, transformational spiritual practice is considered an easy path to liberation. Kirtan opens the heart, purifies the entire being and the surrounding atmosphere and stills the mind.
If you have never been to one, rest assured it is a solemn, holy experience that is also a ton of fun! If you like to sing, clap, bang on a percussion instrument, or are simply open to new ways to pay homage to your highest Self, your Being, the Divine Presence, God, Vishnu, or whatever signpost to the Ineffable you like to use, then we encourage you to come and give it a try.
Held every 3rd Thursday of the month!
Hosted by Dennis Winge
visit website for more information |
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Thursday
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10:00 pm | Rockland County Debut Performance
with The Kelty Twins
Pop/Soft Rock, Acoustic | CB Kitchen and Bar
190 Main Street
New City, NY See Map |
 After two highly successful appearances in Tom Stone's hometown of Tarrytown, The Kelty Twins will appear in Chris Cichorek's current hometown of New City, NY for a performance at CB Kitchen and bar (www.cbkitchenandbar.com). Come see the boys play their special brand of stripped-down classic rock, while dining on culinary treats prepared by world famous chef Kevin Reilly on Thursday, May 19th at 7:30 PM.
The Kelty Twins facebook page |
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Thursday
8:00 pm | Hitting the stage in this beautiful venue for the first time!
with Talking Machine
Acoustic, Rock (modern) | The Falcon
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Come join us as we experience the Falcon for the first time! |
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Thursday
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11:30 pm | The Westchester Rock Jam & Showcase
with Tito Wilson, Rich Kelly, and Chris Burke
Rock (classic) | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Held the 3rd Thursday of every month, our Rock Jam is hosted by members of 'The Track' with special guests and alternates. All members are local singer songwriters who have come together in their love of ROCK. With Rich Kelly on bass, Chris Burke on keys and Tito Wilson on drums and vocals. And special guest Eric Haight on guitar! Bring your band or just you and join in the jam. Great musicians, and a great time had by all. Sign-up begins 8pm.
**Free Admission** |
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Friday
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9:00 pm | Attitude Adjustment Hours
with Keith Newman
Acoustic | The Nugget Bar & Restaurant
371 Broadway
Monticello, NY See Map |
 Keith Newman 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
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10:00 pm | Stravinsky's "Rite Of Spring" for solo piano
with Neil Alexander, String Trio Of New York
Classical/Opera | The Falcon
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
Pianist/ Composer Neil Alexander celebrates the forthcoming release of his 1st solo piano CD with a performance of his daring solo piano transcription of Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring (Sacre Du Printemps)” at the Falcon, opening for the String Trio of NY.
Originally written as an Orchestral ballet score, the striking dissonances and powerful rhythms of this monumental work caused a legendary riot at the 1911 premier in Paris. The work is considered to be the birth of 20th century classical music, and heralded new standards of rhythm and harmony, influencing music for generations.
After receiving a copy of the rehearsal score in 1982 (for 2 pianos / 4 hands), Neil became entranced with the piece and began restructuring it for 2 hands - a process that took approximately 15 years. He performed the piece several times a year from 1998 until 2002, and is performing it again several times this year including 2 performances for a Dance choreographed by Jonthan Reidel (May 13 & 14).
Artist Data Event Page |
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Friday
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10:30 pm | Phineas and the Lonely Leaves
with Tim Feeney
Acoustic, Pop/Soft Rock | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Phineas and the Lonely Leaves is a band which bares its sound with a reverence for simplicity. This band is a showcase for the evolution of Tim's songwriting ability which has matured into a concise, literal romantic vision. With little more than his voice, his hooks and an acoustic guitar he has managed to conjure a vibe that hints at a life full of secret struggles and recent triumphs. Nestled deep, somewhere between the vintage classic bleariness of Townes Van Zandt and Gram Parsons and contemporaries like Wilco, Death Cab for cutie, Bright Eyes, and Nada Surf, Phineas and the Lonely Leaves is the sound of a man finally realizing his gifts. Phineas and the Lonely Leaves provide a perfect soundtrack for those quiet midnight hours spent lying next to that one you love or sitting alone in the dark wondering whatever happened to that one who once owned your heart.
Admission: $7 |
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7:30 pm | Accoustic Music
with Amy Fradon, Paul Maloney and Marc Von Em
Acoustic. Variety of styles in accoustic format | ASK Studio
97 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
| ASKfor music studio is dedicated to bringing live music to listeners in the Hudson Valley. Intimate and community minded, this is a place wheremusicians and audience are a close community. Amy will be with Jim Barbaro singing her new songs and some of your old favorites! |
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8:30 pm | Live Music Night at Gomen Kudasai Noodle Shop
with Sara Milonovich
Bluegrass, Country, and Folk/Traditional | Gomen Kudasai Noodle Shop
215 Main St.
New Paltz, NY See Map |
| We will be featuring Sara Milonovich, a nominated Grammy semifinalist. She will be performing pieces from her new album Daisycutter. |
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11:00 pm | JUNCTION 52 BAR & GRILL
with The Harvest Duo
Dance, Rock (classic), and Motown/R&B | JUNCTION 52 BAR & GRILL
1955 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY See Map |
 Join us for a night of great music from all genres including contemporary hits, dance favorites, classic rock, motown, oldies, country and everything in between !
(845) 765-0723 |
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8:00 pm | Chortle Kombat! Improv Comedy and Music
with Mop & Bucket Co.
Comedic, Cabaret, and Musical Theater. Improvisation | Underground at Proctors
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY See Map |
CHORTLE KOMBAT! Hardened Improv Masters take no prisoners as they face off in scene after death-defying scene aided by their miscreant minions of mirth. Who shall prevail? You decide!
Mopco features a blend of short and long form improv. Audience members participate as much or as little as they like in the creation of stories, scenes, songs and games enlivened by Mopco's trademarked controlled chaos. There's always a surprise at a Mopco show!
"I HAVE SEEN IMPROV BEFORE AND I'M SURE YOU HAVE TOO, BUT THESE ACTORS ARE READY FOR PRIME-TIME. HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED A PERFORMANCE SO BRAVE THAT YOU WANTED TO SHAKE THE PERFORMER'S HAND OR KISS HER CHEEK AFTER THE SHOW? THAT'S HOW I FELT..."--Susan Arbetter, WMHT TV
"IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A MOP & BUCKET PERFORMANCE, BE ASSURED THEY'RE LAUGH-TO-YOU-CRY FUNNY."--Kristi L. Gustafson, Times Union
Ticket Prices: $14 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors
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8:00 pm | Celebrating the music of John Lennon
with The Nu-Utopians (formerly the John Lennon Projest)
Pop/Soft Rock, Folk/Traditional, and Singer-Songwriter | Turning Point
468 Piermont Ave
Piermont, NY See Map |
One of the most unique and compelling interpretations of John Lennon’s compositions comes from The Nu-Utopians (formerly The John Lennon Song Project), a seven-piece ensemble created and led by Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step & Tom Dean of Devonsquare. Together they have produced a thoughtfully re-imagined tribute that celebrates the genius and artistry of the icon’s music. The show includes renditions of Lennon’s legendary Beatles songs, as well as from his solo years and features entertaining storytelling, superb lead singing and 3-part harmonies, plus a host of talented musicians on acoustic, electric and bass guitars, cello, violin, mandola, accordion, chromatic harmonica and light percussion. The band's debut CD "Imagined" was nominated Independent Music Awards Best Tribute Album of the Year. www.nu-utopians.com 845-359-1089
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8:30 pm | BLUE CHICKEN, featuring JIM WEIDER, Brian Mitchell, Byron Isaacs, Clark Gayton and Randy Ciarlante, with SID McGINNIS of The David Letterman Show
Rock (classic), Blues | Towne Crier Cafe
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY See Map |
 Blue Chicken is a roots-rock gumbo of ALL STAR MUSICIANS, featuring members of the current LEVON HELM Band. Jim Weider is a former member of the legendary group, THE BAND, as well as his own ensembles, including the Jim Weider Band, Project Percolator and the JW Blues Project. Jim is a master of classic Telecaster Guitar and is renowned for his rock & blues-based signature sound. Weider is among a select group of musicians with an endorsement from Fender. For the past three decades, Jim has earned enormous respect from fellow musicians as well as music fans throughout the world. Sid McGinnis joined Late Night with David Letterman in 1984 as guest guitarist of the week and has remained as a permanent guitarist with Letterman ever since. He has toured with Barry Manilow, Peter Gabriel, Carly Simon and Laurie Anderson and recorded with such diverse artists as Dire Straits, Ashford & Simpson, David Lee Roth, Bob Dylan and David Bowie.
More info at the Towne Crier Cafe |
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12:00 pm | Fat City
Blues, Rock (classic), and Motown/R&B | New World Home Cooking
Rt.212
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Fat City playing New Orleans funk, blues , Motown and rock favorites. When your looking to get out and have some fun, come on out and catch us and get ready to shake your hips and move your feet. |
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12:00 am | Rock Guitar Virtuoso
with Andy Aledort and The Groove Kings, Featuring Jeremy Baum on organ
Rock (classic), Blues | Brian's Backyard BBQ
1665 Route 211 East
Middletown, NY See Map |
 Andy Aledort is an Associate Editor of Guitar World magazine and has sold over one million instructional dvds, produced for Guitar World, Truefire, Hal Leonard Corp. and Warner Brothers Publications. Andy is also a member of Dickey Betts and Great Southern and participates regularly in the Jimi Hendrix Tribute Tours.
Over the years Jeremy has been an 'in-demand' side-man, doing freelance
work for MANY different artists, touring and/or recording with Shemekia
Copeland (6+years), Levon Helm, Richie Havens, John Hammond Jr., Jim Weider, Melvin Sparks, Andy Aledort, Bill Perry, Sue Foley ect..
They will be performing songs by The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Cream, Freddie King, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard.. Tickets are $15.
Videos from Andy's last show at Brian's:
"Blue Sky" Allman Brothers
http://youtu.be/2K3ovBlyD5I
"Fire" Jimi Hendrix
http://youtu.be/3rKMSuAmDvU |
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12:00 am | Solo Acoustic
with Vinny Manzo
Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Blues | Christopher's Bistro
69 Brookside Ave
Chester, NY See Map |
Full menu available until 10:30- Bar Menu Later |
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9:30 pm | 4 Guys in 2011
with Four Guys in Disguise
Rock (classic), Country, and Comedic. Wild Times! | Hyde Park Brewing Company
4076 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY See Map |
 Come and enjoy a fantastic evening combining one of the greatest Breweries around and one of the greatest Bands around: The Hyde Park Brewing Company and Four Guys in Disguise! Classic Rock, Blues, Dancing, Sinatra, Zappa; you name it, it'll happen! |
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12:30 am | An evening you won't forget!
with e'lissa jones
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Named Hudson Valley's Singer/Songwriter of the Year (2010), e'lissa's powerful vocals and musicianship are incredible. She bounces from stage to dance floor and from violin to guitar to keyboards with energetic prowess that keeps audiences in awe.
e'lissa jones is a singer, prolific songwriter, violinist, pianist & guitarist. Her voice has a velvety quality reminiscent of Jazz singers, and her songs are laced with powerful, expressive lyrics. Her influential stylings range from Folk and Jazz to Rock and R&B. e'lissa has performed background vocals with Blues legend Wilson Pickett touring with Ray Charles, Al Green and many more. e'lissa has also opened for legend Pete Seeger, Steve Forbert, and has played violin for performer Bobby Vee. e'lissa has recorded and released four albums, including her most recent release in 2010, "Sweet as the Sun."
Join us as we welcome e'lissa jones and her band back to our stage.
*$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners*
Click to hear e'lissa jones' new music video |
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9:30 pm | FORMER HINDENBERG FRONTMAN RETURNS TO MAX'S;
with CHARLIE SABIN ACOUSTIC
Acoustic, Alternative, and Rock (modern) | MAX'S ON MAIN
MAIN STREET
BEACON, NY See Map |
 CHARLIE SABIN IS A HIGH ENERGY SOLO ACOUSTIC PERFORMER THAT CAN ENTERTAIN JUST ABOUT ANY TYPE OF CROWD. HIS MUSICAL JOURNEY HAS BEEN INTERESTING TO SAY THE LEAST. FORMERLY THE LEAD VOCALISIT AND SONGWRITER FOR RCA RECORDING ARTIST BARFLY, ROADRUNNER RECORDING ARTIST TOXIK, AND THE LED ZEPPELIN SHOWS PHYSICAL GRAFITTI AND HINDENBERG, SABIN HAS WORKED WITH MULTI-PLATNIUM PRODUCERS MAX NORMAN (OZZY OSBORNE, GEORGE LYNCH), MICHAEL WAGNEER (METALLICA, EXTREME, SKID ROW), AND TOM MORRIS (SEVEN MARY THREE), WRITTEN SONGS WITH JACK PONTI (ALICE COOPER BON JOVI, INDIA ARIE), JAMIE KYLE (TRICIA YEARWOOD, HEART), AND HAS TOURED INTERNATIONALLY.
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, CHARLIE HAS ALWAYS THOUGHT OF HIMSELF AS “JUST ANOTHER WORKING MUSICIAN”, PLAYING AND SINGING STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART, WITH ATTITUDE AND CONVICTION. WEATHER IT IS A BIG STAGE OR A SMALL INTIMATE SETTING, YOU CAN EXPECT NOTHING LESS THAN 100% FROM HIM EVERY NIGHT.
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10:00 pm | House Rockin Music!
with Ken Faranda and Soul Sacrifice
Blues. House Rockin Music! | Millbrook R&B 845-677-3432
3264 Franklin Ave
Millbrook NY, NY See Map |
Friday May 20th 10:00PM
Millbrook R&B
Presents
Kenny Faranda
&
Soul Sacrifice
The Man with the Red Guitar
Is back in town!
Blues Soul
With his Big Uptown sound!
Featuring
The Too Hip Horn Section!
Millbrook R&B 845-677-3432
3264 Franklin Ave Millbrook NY
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2:00 am | Reddan Brothers Band
Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Roots Music | Rambler's Rest
590 Route 208
Monroe, NY See Map |
 The Reddan Brothers are a hard hitting blues/rock trio with the miles to back it. The Reddan Brothers grew up backing legends of blues and rock such as Bill Perry, Popa Chubby and Jimmy Vivino. With their newly released CD “Skeleton Key Sessions” those road miles seem to be put to good use. The group has been seen on such high profile gigs as Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble, Winchester Blues House Festival and the Blues on the Bridge Festival. The youthful energy of the band mixed with seasoned playing makes them a must see trio.
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Melodic, traditional through modern and everything in between
Three of our favorite broads...er...singers...are combining forces on an exciting new project which they're calling, naturally, BROAD BAND. Robin, Terri and Barbara along with DeWitt Nelson and Jeff Entin will be performing a short set this Tuesday night. Come on down and see what they've been cooking up. If you know these folks, you know it's gonna be mighty tasty!
ALL YOU MUSICIANS COME OUT AND CELEBRATE WITH US MIKE QUICK'S BIRTHDAY THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT ONE
Now OFFICIALLY the longest running Blues Jam in The Hudson Valley................
We want to thank you for your support at this well attended blues open mic. A house band with history, a pro PA system, great food and home brews, an enthusiastic audience, and the best blues artists in the region have made this show the place to be on Wednesday night.
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Good food, good friends, and of course, good music!