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9:00 pm | Popa Chubby's All Star Stones Tribute | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 The Falcon Main Stage | No Tickets | No Cover | Donations Encouraged | Reservations Recommended
FEATURING --
Popa Chubby / Guitar
Dave Keyes / Keys / Organ
Arthur Neilson / Guitar
Eddie Camiolo / Bass
Tom Papadatos / Drums
- and special guests!
http://popachubby.wix.com/popachubby
"Popa Chubby’s a big man....but his music is much bigger....[Chubby will] continue carrying the torch for the blues....and put on a damn good show. What more can one say?" - Elmore
Chubby took his cue from artists of the '60s, including Sly & the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton, among others. In his early twenties, he worked for a while backing punk poet Richard Hell. Chubby's first big break was winning a national blues talent search sponsored by KLON, a public radio station in Long Beach, California. He won New Artist of the Year, and opened the Long Beach Blues Festival in 1992, and has been rocking audience with his bold approach to music ever since.
Chubby continues to play more than 200 club dates a year, and has released numerous albums worldwide, since. Most notably, his Sony/Okeh debut, 'Booty and the Beast', was produced by longtime Atlantic Records engineer/producer TOM DOWD, whose recordings by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, among others are legendary!
Popa Chubby latest album "Prime Cuts: The Very Best of the Beast from the East", is self-selected “greatest hits” collection includes favorite cuts from his nearly three decades of bringing his version of the blues to the people. No one can accuse Ted Horowitz (aka: Popa Chubby) of taking the easy route on his long musical journey, but in doing it “his way” he has managed to gather plenty of fans along the way. This collection is as much for them, as it is for Popa Chubby.
Grown Man Crying Blues / Prime Cuts: https://youtu.be/KAv0Sjtm1Og |
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Thursday
7:30 pm | Most Happy In Concert: Songs from Frank Loesser's The Most Happy Fella
Musical Theater, Classical/Opera | Bard College: The Montgomery Place Campus
25 Gardener Way, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
 Conceived and directed by Daniel Fish
Music arrangements by Daniel Kluger and Nathan Koci
Vocal arrangements by Nathan Koci and Daniel Fish
Orchestrations by Daniel Kluger
Featuring Mikaela Bennett, Tina Fabrique, Jules Latimer, April Matthis, Erin Markey, Mallory Portnoy, and Mary Testa
Frank Loesser’s masterpiece, The Most Happy Fella, is a gorgeous meditation on our longing for human connection, made only more poignant by the isolation of the past year.
Loesser’s lyrical score is performed by seven female and non-binary voices backed by thirteen musicians. Most Happy is conceived by director Daniel Fish, along with Daniel Kluger and Nathan Koci—his musical collaborators from the Tony Award-winning Bard SummerScape production of Oklahoma!—giving audiences a new way to experience the songs of an American musical treasure.
Event Schedule
August 5 at 7:30 pm
August 6 at 7:30 pm
August 7 at 7:30 pm
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9:30 pm | Summer Concert Series!
with 8Th Grade Science
Covers, Rock (classic), and Rock (modern) | Veterans Field Park
1057-1165 River Rd
Edgewater, NJ See Map |
 Join us for a Night on The Hudson River.
Bring Chairs, Blanket, cooler, the Kids and have dinner picnic on the Hudson River.
Looking forward to seeing you there, This is always a Great Night. |
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Friday
5:00 pm | Nadia Boulanger and Her World - Weekend One: Music in Paris
Classical/Opera | Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard Coll
60 Manor Avenue
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
August 6–8 // The Bard Music Festival returns for its 31st season with an exploration of the life and work of Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979).
August 6
Program One: The Exemplary Musician
August 7
Program Two: Contemporaries and Colleagues
Program Three: 88 x 2: Music for 2 Pianos
August 8
Program Four: The Epitome of Chic: Paris Between the Wars
Program Five: Teachers, Mentors, and Friends of the Boulanger Sisters
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8:30 pm | Music in the Park
with The Chain Gang
Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock, and Dance | East Fishkill Recreation
330 Route 376
Hopewell Jct, NY See Map |
 A mix of classic rock, pop and dance for your listening pleasure. Free performance as a part of the wonderful town events!
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6:30 pm | J. Caruso
Rock (modern) | The Hangout Cafe
Carmel , NY See Map |
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10:00 pm | Hurley Mountain Highway - HMHBand
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic) | Tallman Pool Club
2 Tallman Mountain Road
Sparkill, NY See Map |
 Please check with the Tallman Pool Club for specific details on this event: www.facebook.com/tallmanpool
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! :) |
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10:00 pm | It's a Pool Party!
with 8Th Grade Science
Covers, Rock (classic), and Rock (modern) | West Nyack Swim Club
282 Germonds Rd,
West Nyack, NY See Map |
 Join us for our debut gig at the West Nyack Swim Club. |
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10:00 pm | Summer Night Soundtracks: A Night of Tarantino
Rock (classic) | The Yard
4 Hanna Lane
Beacon, NY See Map |
 See your favorite Hudson Valley artists perform the amazing soundtracks from an array of Tarantino films, LIVE!! Hosted by Annalyse & Ryan. This is a fun summer night full of Music, Food, Drinks, Lawn Games, and Good Times for all ages. Bring a chair or a blanket. The Yard opens at 7pm and music starts at 7:45pm. Free admission for kids 12 and under. RAIN OR SHINE!!
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THE BAND: Matt Dickey, Dave Tedeschi, Daria Grace, Neil "Nail" Alexander, Geoff Vidal, Tristen Napoli.
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SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES BY: Annalyse & Ryan, Dimitri Archip, The Costellos, Russell St. George, Carla Springer, Leah Anne Siegel, Josh Stark, + more. Produced by LNJ + The Valley Hour.
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9:00 pm | Scott Sharrard | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 The Falcon Main Stage | No Tickets | No Cover | Donations Encouraged | Reservations Recommended
“...one of the best guitarists in the country...” - Billboard
www.scottsharrard.com
"Scott Sharrard | 'Saving Grace' - The Animated Film: https://youtu.be/my4jdT2YPo8
Sharrard spent nearly a decade as lead guitarist and bandleader to the late Gregg Allman.
Their partnership included the Sharrard-penned “Love Like Kerosene,” which Allman covered on 2015’s “Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA,” and again on Allman’s eighth and final solo album, the posthumous, GRAMMY-nominated “Southern Blood” (Rounder Records, 2017).
Another “Southern Blood” track, “My Only True Friend” – co-written by Sharrard and Allman – earned a GRAMMY nomination for Americana Song of the Year.
The singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and arranger earlier released three albums with The Chesterfields before embarking on a series of solo efforts. The Michigan natives latest, the top 10 Billboard blues charting solo effort and widely critically acclaimed “Saving Grace,” was delivered in 2018.
Scott will be releasing new digital singles on Immediate Family Records. The songs will be a preview of the new LP, dropping in Fall 2021. As the country (and eventually the world) opens up, watch for more live ticketed events around the LP release.
In addition to touring all over the USA and the world with his band, Scott is the newest member of the legendary Rock and Roll Band Little Feat, stepping in after the passing of Paul Barrere back in November 2019. They plan to collaborate on more shows and a new Little Feat album in 2021.
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12:00 pm | Brennan Rossi Free Concert
with Brennan Rossi (Up and coming recording artist)
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Covers | Port Jervis Farmers Market
Corner of Pike and Hammond Street
Port Jervis, NY See Map |
Brennan will be singing and playing originals as well as covers from Bruno Mars, MKTO, Lewis Capaldi, Kane Brown, and the Beatles.
Check us out 10-12
Port Jervis Farmers' Market. Farmers' Market Square. Corner of Pike and Hammond St. Port Jervis, NY 12771.
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6:00 pm | Concerts in the Vineyard: City Winery HV
with Marc Cohn
Americana, Blues, and Soul | City Winery Hudson Valley
23 Factory Street
Montgomery, NY See Map |
 After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak.
Doors open at 12:30pm, with shows starting at 2pm. Extensive precautions, including proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test will be required for entry at all shows. Guests can enjoy delicious wine and locally sourced dining options during the show. Visit our website for more information.
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Saturday
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3:45 pm | Octave Music Studios-Deep Cuts
with XOCH
Acoustic, Alternative | Octave Music Studio - Deep Cuts
Highland , NY See Map |
 XOCH performs her new album “the artist mansfield” in its entirety, live and acoustic!!
“the artist mansfield” is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music!
http://Facebook.com/xoch music
http://Twitter.com/xochrocks
http://Instagram.com/xochrocks |
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6:00 pm | Pine Island in the afternoon with great views!
with T.J. Santiago
Acoustic, Covers, and Roots Music | Westtown Brew Works
236 Schefflers Road
Westttown, NY See Map |
 John Bendy & I will be at Westtown Brew works. Lots of great music and delicious beer to be heard and had. Hope to see you there! |
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Saturday
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8:00 pm | Giving the Gift of Music - Premik's Birthday Bash
with Premik Russell Tubbs, and special guest and Anupam Shobakar
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Premik,internationally acclaimed composer, arranger, producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist will perform, along with Steve Sandberg (piano), Dan Asher (bass), Kirk Driscoll (drums), Todd Isler (percussion) and special guest, the world renown guitarist and sarod master from India: Anupam Shobakar.
Premik has worked with music greats Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, and Jackson Brown, played Sting's 2008 Rainforest Concert at Carnegie Hall, and toured extensively with Russian legend Boris Grebenshikov. Last year he also performed at NYC's Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Anupam Shobhakar is an Indian musician, composer, instrumentalist, and classically trained sarodist currently living in Brooklyn, NY. He has released three World Fusion albums and one classical Indian music album. He has performed live around the world at various venues and for charitable causes. Shobhakar’s track “Water” made it the first round of the Grammy Awards.
$20 donation. |
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8:30 pm | Hank & The Skinny 3
Americana, Rock (classic) | Donahue Memorial Park Gazebo Concerts
99 Shore Road
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
 Donahue Memorial Park Gazebo (on the Hudson River at 99 Shore Road, COH, NY) concerts are OPEN to the PUBLIC. Grab your blanket, cooler, friends, and family and come on down to the the river! Relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset and a wonderful night of music among friends! (Sunshine only). PLEASE NOTE: the concert gazebo is located at the NW corner of Donahue Memorial Park at 99 Shore Road, COH, NY (on the Hudson River). This is NOT the COH Village Bandstand on Hudson Street. |
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7:45 pm | Salon Stage Show
with Marji Zintz, with Bruce Jay Milner
Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier
379 Main Street
Beacon, NY See Map |
 Live and in-person! There'll be yummy food and wonderful music! And you!
Reservations are a must: 845-855-1300
Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more |
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Saturday
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10:00 pm | An Evening of Music
with The Chain Gang
Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock, and Dance | Copake Camping Resort
2236 County Road 7
Copake, NY See Map |
 We will be performing our classic rock, pop, and dance mix at this great campground for all registered guests. |
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10:00 pm | Back at the beach!
with 8Th Grade Science
Covers, Rock (classic), and Rock (modern) | Tallman Beach & Pool Club
2 Tallman Mountain Road
Sparkill, NY See Map |
 Tired of not having Live Music?
Wanna get out and Dance?
Wanna Dance Barefoot in the Sand?
So do we!!! Lets ROCK!!!
We will be playing opening night!
Hope to see you all there
It's been too long!
$10 cover charge |
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9:00 pm | Jane Lee Hooker Band | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Jericho is the first single from JLH's upcoming EP, and is available on all major digital music platforms.
Jane Lee Hooker - Jericho (official video)
https://youtu.be/vf5Mm3LksIM
It’s fiery, just the right level of grubby, and a righteous kick in the shins." -Classic Rock Magazine
"...Attitude and swagger by the lorry load...rocks like a mother." - Music Republic Magazine
http://www.janeleehooker.com/
JLH are not new to the game. The five members have decades of experience playing, recording, and touring both nationally and internationally. This a band of five women from New York City infuse the grit and attitude of their hometown into the blues.
With double lead guitars, a heavy rhythm section, and soul-scouring vocals, JLH honors the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Winter, Big Mama Thornton, and other blues greats. Nominated for The Deli’s Best of 2014 Poll for Emerging NYC Artists, JLH is a blistering blues monster capable of whispering in your ear before stomping on your heart.
JLH’s debut, No B!, was released in November 2014 - since, they’ve shared bills with Death Valley Girls, Supersuckers, The Ike Reilly Assassination, Frightwig, Whiskey Shivers, Steepwater Band, The Wailers, Bernard Fowler, and the Bluebonnets (feat. Kathy Valentine, ex Go-Go’s), among others.
So how’d this gang of pros find each other? Guitarists Hightop and Tina honed their love of blazing dual leads in Helldorado in the ’90s. From there, Hightop joined Nashville Pussy, Tina joined Bad Wizard, and both toured the world. But they missed the rush of trading guitar solos with one another, leaving audiences howling with joy.
They recruited Mary, who played bass with Hightop in the punk band the Wives. Drummer, Cool Whip got the nod before she even finished slamming out the first song of her audition. And no singer in the entire city can bring a crowd to its knees harder or faster than Dana Danger Athens. |
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10:00 pm | Pete McCann Quartet, Pete McCann - guitar, Dan Willis - sax, Matt Pavolka - bass, Ross Pederson - drums
Jazz | Lydia's Cafe & Bar
7 Old US Highway 209
Stone Ridge, NY See Map |
 McCann has played guitar on over 100 CDs and has performed in every type of venue from jazz clubs to jazz festivals, schools to concert halls and even Carnegie Hall.
McCann has performed and/or recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Dave Liebman, Lee Konitz, Patti Austin, Brian Blade, Bobby Previte, Grace Kelly, the Mahavishnu Project and the Maria Schneider Orchestra
Music on the Patio |
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9:00 pm | Jazz series in Woodstock, NY!
with The Clay Giberson Trio featuring Anna Corrona, Clay Giberson, David Ambrosio, Matt Garrity
Jazz | Barnstock
86 Baumgarten rd
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 Jazz vocalist Anna Coronna featuring the Clay Giberson Trio plays Barnstock on Saturday, August 7 @ 7pm.
This band has a long history starting in the mid nineties where they played a weekly gig on Long Island every Wed for an entire year. This started a long association with countless other performances throughout the years. Pianist Clay Giberson relocated to Portland, OR where bassist Dave Ambrosio and drummer Matt Garrity would eventually record “Spaceton’s Approach” on Origin Records which was called
“One of the best trio recordings of the year” by ALL ABOUT JAZZ
The trio together with Anna reunited a few years back with performances in Portland, OR and is doing it once again at Barnstock! We hope you can make it for this special night of straight ahead jazz, standards and originals.
Anna Coronna- vocals
Clay Giberson- piano
David Ambrosio- bass
Matt Garrity- drums
jazz series in Woodstock, NY. The loft of this renovated 1911 barn makes for an intimate listening room.
Visit Barnstock's Facebook page! |
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9:00 pm | Alana Wyld Saturday 8/7/21 7pm
with Wyld Blu
Blues, Country, and Covers | High Falls Cafe
12 Stone Dock Rd.
High Falls 12440, NY See Map |
 This Saturday August 7th from 7 to 9pm Alana Wyld and Wyld Blu will be performing outdoors her originals and covers at the wonderful High Falls Cafe . Alana Wyld’s originals cover Blues, Country and some rockabilly along with her powerful vocals and strong rhythm guitar. Wyld Blu won the NY state Blues Challenge in Albany NY in 2019 and played at the IBC blues festival in Memphis in January 2020.
Joining her on stage will be Rick Surano on harp and vocals ,Mike Persico on bass and Philip Nestor on drums. High Falls cafe has great food and drinks, with a nice view right on the Stone Dock Golf course in High Falls. Make reservations at 845-687-2699. See you there.
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Saturday
7:00 pm | Karl Allweier and The Real Men
Rock (classic), Blues, and Dance. A funky good time! | The Greens at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course Road
Craryville, NY See Map |
 Join us for the annual summer party and fireworks! Music 7-10pm, fireworks at 9. Reserve at table early for dinner on the patio, or enjoy the outdoor bar and music under the stars! Featuring Julie Damsky on bass, and Norman DelTufo on drums! |
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11:00 pm | Hurley Mountain Highway - HMHBand
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic) | District Social (Bar & Arcade)
511 Fishkill Avenue
Beacon, NY See Map |
 Summer is in full swing...and it's our debut a the new District Social (Bar & Arcade)! Come enjoy a night of great "Feel-Good Music" w/ Hurley Mountain Highway, craft beers, great food, and a relaxed and exciting fun time among family and friends. District Social (Bar & Arcade): 845-253-0389 |
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11:00 pm | Big Takeover
Ska | Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker St
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 Upstate Reggae 40th Celebration. Hudson Valley #1 Reggae Band:
Traditionalists or progressives? Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, the seven-piece New York band The Big Takeover plays original music that is rooted in and reverent toward the genres and rhythms of Jamaican pop: reggae, rocksteady, ska. They are devotees of Desmond Dekker and the way the old school did it. At the same time, The Big Takeover crosses lines and blends traditions like global pop fusionists. Their deceptively complex arrangements and big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene. That rich sound, along with their rigorous performing schedule and studio work, has been paying off. In 2018, the Big Takeover completed a successful 12-state tour. They were enthusiastically received by 10,000 at Omaha’s Ja
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Sunday
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2:00 pm | LIVE MUSIC with Gia Ness
with Gia Ness (Tiny Bubbles Ukulele)
Folk/Traditional | New Paltz Open Air Market
45 Main Street
New Paltz, NY See Map |
It’s ukulele like you’ve never heard it! It is bright and contemporary with current songs and many classics for her audience to join in with and expand the fun.
People of all ages will enjoy Gia’s soulful voice and engaging performance.
Visit the artist's web site for more details. |
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3:00 pm | Rock Academy of Woodstock Showband | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Dining 12:00-3:00 | Showtime 1:00
https://rockacademy.com/overview/
Rock Academy of Woodstock's Showband kicks off their 2021 Summer Tour with a special lunchtime show at the Falcon! Playing an eclectic mix of tunes from the 60s straight through the 10s for your listening, dancing and sing-a-long pleasure. Come for lunch, stay for the show!
A performance based, interactive music school, the Rock Academy is run by Jason Bowman - bringing more than 30 years experience as a professional musician and teacher to the table. Every member of the staff is a working, professional, musician, dedicated to keeping the spirit of Woodstock alive. Their belief in the best way to teach, is through a hands-on approach. The Rock Academy is dedicated to getting kids to play music in the most authentic way, as is possible.
The Rock Academy is a year-round tuition-based program. Weekly 45 minute lessons in each student's primary instrument and attendance at weekly rehearsals (in season; 30 weeks per year) are in preparation for our seasonal shows.
Shows are chosen for their artistic and pedagogical merit and a variety is always offered to serve the skill levels and educational needs of our student body. At capacity, Rock Academy stages 5 productions during the the Spring, Fall and Summer semesters. Rehearsals for these shows occur on both week days and weekends to accommodate student schedules. |
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5:00 pm | Fred Gillen, Jr. plays folk
Folk/Traditional | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Peekskill native, NYFA (New York Foundation For The Arts) grant recipient Fred Gillen Jr has released nine full-length albums, to great critical acclaim, and has toured all over the U.S. and Europe. His songs have been featured on ABC's "All My Children," NPR's "Car Talk," CMJ's New Music Marathon Sampler, and in 2012 his version of Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got No Home" was featured on "Pete Remembers Woody," a collection of Pete Seeger's spoken stories about Woody Guthrie. Like Guthrie, his songs often reflect the struggles of the marginalized and forgotten, shining a light on both the despair and hope in the human condition. His live performances are spontaneous celebrations of all that it is to be human, he encourages participation, and he works hard to eliminate the "fourth wall" between performer and audience.
Admission $10.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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6:00 pm | FREE BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2021 presents Faculty & Young Artist Closing Concert, 741
Americana | The DeWint House
The DeWint House
Tappan, NY See Map |
 BridgeMusik presents 2021 BridgeMusik Summer Festival Faculty and Young Artist Closing Concert . The program will feature renowned jazz vocalist Shirley Crabbe, Majella Maltempi from Pearl River High School, American composer Beata Moon and Rockland's Americana song-maker Arlon Bennett. Students and Faculty will also perform music from Mozart to Gershwin.
The concert will be held outside on the beautiful DeWint lawn. Bring a blanket/lawn chair, leashed dogs allowed. Admission is FREE but BridgeMusik appreciates your donations. In case of inclement weather we will notify all who registered on Eventbrite about contingency plans.
Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite |
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Sunday
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7:00 pm | Ossining Summer Concert Series
with Sleepy Hollow String Band
Bluegrass, Country | Louis Engel Park
Ossining, NY See Map |
| Enjoy great music along the Hudson River along with a variety of food trucks and local craft beer from Sing Sing Kill Brewery. Summer is back and Ossining is celebrating. |
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9:00 pm | Leslie Mendelson | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 The Falcon | No Tickets | No Cover | Donations Encouraged | Reservations Recommended
"Focused performances such as “Lay It All On Me,” match rigorous intellect within original compositions, virtues displayed in clear relief via the spare arrangements and terse musicianship....other artists in the pop/rock realm will be hard-pressed to match, much less surpass this record for its depth, durability and unwavering devotion to craft." - GLIDE MAGAZINE
https://www.lesliemendelson.com/
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is supporting her most recent studio album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ as well as a solo acoustic EP ‘In The Meantime,’ recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Described by Relix Magazine as an artist with “a loyal, cross-generational audience that hugs the hippie, hipster, coffee shop and society crowds,” Leslie’s timeless musicality and evocative songwriting indeed cuts a wide swath. All Music writes that Leslie evokes “1970s songwriter influences in the vein of Carole King and Carly Simon,” while The Aquarian calls her “the closest thing one can get to a truly honest musical experience.”
Leslie Mendelson’s previous work, including 2009 Grammy-nominated debut album ‘Swan Feathers’ and 2017 album, ‘Love & Murder’ dealt with matters of the heart. When it came time to compose the songs that comprise ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ however, she and her longtime writing partner Steve McEwan set out to examine the anxiety stemming from the current socio-political climate with songs like “Medication,” “I Need Something To Care About” and “Would You Give Up Your Gun.” It’s fitting extension of a more socially conscious outlook offered on “A Human Touch”—Leslie’s duet with Jackson Browne for the documentary film, ‘5B,’ released in 2019.
If Leslie Mendelson’s only collaboration with a legendary musician was Jackson Browne, it would be a worthy point to celebrate. What’s truly telling is that Leslie has also drawn the attention of The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir who recorded a duet with her on Roy Orbison’s standard, “Blue Bayou,” while no less than classic rock royalty The Who invited her to open two shows at Madison Square Garden last year. She was set to open three more dates for the band in 2020 that were unfortunately postponed due to the pandemic. With some of rock music’s most legitimate voices seeking Leslie out, it leaves no doubt the rarefied air she inhabits as an artist. |
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8:00 pm | House Blend Concert II
Classical/Opera | PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century
Chatham, NY See Map |
 The PS21 House Blend concerts, brewed with the audience in mind, feature celebrated soloists and groups to bring stellar chamber music performances to the stage at PS21. House Blend Season Pass tickets are available, all four House Blend concerts for a discounted price! Student and PS21 member pricing available.
House Blend Concert II Program:
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber: Passacaglia
Stefan Wolpe: The Man from Midian
Conlon Nancarrow: Study #7 transcribed for two pianos by Thomas Adès
Johann Sebastian Bach: Actus Tragicus transcribed for piano by György Kurtág
With pianists Steven Beck and Susan Grace of the duo “Quattro Mani”
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10:30 pm | Barry James Payne
Singer-Songwriter | Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts
Online and on the radio, NY See Map |
 String Bone is the artistic vehicle for the solo and collaborative songwriting of Canada's Barry James Payne. As a songwriter, Payne walks in the shoes of downtrodden vagabonds, wrestles with the aftermath of broken dreams and heals the wounds of collapsed love with cinematic, heartfelt songs that move from bleak darkness into hopeful illumination. String Bone has released 5 singles and 14 videos on digital platforms throughout 2020 and 2021; two new singles ‘Waitin’ For My Dyin’ Day’ and a cover of Ferron’s ‘Ain’t Life A Brook’ lead up to two full-length releases planned for early 2022. ‘Coping Mechanisms’, a collection of original songs, and ‘Cover-Up Conspiracy Theory’ an album dedicated to Payne’s early songwriting influences. In the last 12 months, String Bone has attained over 200,000 streams and views across all platforms globally reaching a 100,000 streams milestone on Spotify alone just a couple of months ago. |
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8:00 pm | The Jon Bates Band (w/ Debbie Major)
Pop/Soft Rock, Soul, and Rock (classic) | Cornwall-on-Hudson Bandstand Summer Concert Series
250 Hudson Street
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
 Extended SEPTEMBER COH Bandstand Summer Concert Series...Cornwall-on-Hudson Bandstand Summer Concert Series in the beautiful Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson! Grab your blanket, cooler, friends, and family and come on down! Relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset and a wonderful night of music among friends! (In case of a rain postponement...the concert will be re-scheduled to the very next day...Wed @ 6:30 pm).
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8:00 pm | Music In the Park
with The Chain Gang
Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock, and Dance | Greenvale Park
2260 New Hackensack Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
 Concert in the Park at Greenvale Park!
Come hear your favorite Classic Rock and Pop tunes with The Chain Gang at Greenvale Park. It is a public concert, free of charge.
Rain location will be 14 Abe's Way in Poughkeepsie.
More Information |
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8:15 pm | City of Mount Vernon Presents: Westchester Roots
with Ptah-Shabazz Wisdrum Orchestra, ArtsWestchester
World | City Hall Plaza
1 Roosevelt Square North
Mount Vernon, NY See Map |
This illustrious family ensemble presents an evening of traditional West African dance and drumming.
This event is a part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series, co-presented with the City of Mount Vernon. Westchester Roots is made possible with support from conEdison | Al Fresco, Etain, New York State Council on the Arts, and in partnership with Westchestergov.com.
This ArtsWestchester Folks Arts Program is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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Tuesday
7:00 pm
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8:15 pm | City of White Plains Presents: Night in the Park
with Base Camp R&B, Steven Orlofsky
Motown/R&B, Covers | Court Street (Between Main St and Martine Ave)
Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.)
White Plains, NY See Map |
This R&B band performs soul-filled classics, from Luther Vandross and Sade to Mary J. Blige and The Isley Brothers, plus more!
This event is a part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series, co-presented with the City of White Plains. Westchester Roots is made possible with support from conEdison | Al Fresco, Etain, New York State Council on the Arts, and in partnership with Westchestergov.com.
This ArtsWestchester Folks Arts Program is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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Tuesday
9:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Campfire Singalong with Gia Ness
with Gia Ness (Tiny Bubbles Ukulele)
Folk/Traditional | Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY See Map |
 You must be a day guest or overnight guest to attend.
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So glad this great series is back! Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a lovely start to the weekend. Oh yes- it's free.
DOG KNOWS and other special guests come together for this fundraiser to support the Poplar Grove Cemetery in Philliipsport. $5 suggested donation at the entrance. Bring lawn chairs and flashlights. Boo! The event begins at 5pm. Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert go on at 8pm.
Purt-near every Monday, I play a live-stream show for 4:30 pm (ET). This Monday is no exception. There are several ways you can tune in:
Come hear your favorite Classic Rock and Pop tunes with The Chain Gang at Mesier Park. It is a public concert, free of charge. Bring lawn chairs.