Sunday, January 4

Sunday 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Vi Wickam Singer-Songwriter. And a bit of everything	Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts Online and on the radio, NY   See Map
	From bluegrass and jazz to rock & roll and old-time fiddle, Vi brings energy, humor, and musical mastery to every performance. He’s a 4X Colorado State Fiddling Champion, Grand Masters’ finalist, and 3X National Fiddle Contest Runner-Up. In 2018, his albums Armadillo on a Hot Tin Roof and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas both hit the Top 5 on Folk DJ Radio, with Armadillo charting for 7 months. His 2020 release Swingin’ at the Savoy (with Paul Anastasio) reached #7 on the Folk Alliance Chart. His latest project, The Thanksgiving Album, is currently ranked #1 on that chart. Raised in a musical family, Vi toured with The Wickam Family Band and appeared on the iconic TV show, Blinky’s Fun Club (1992–1995). In 2012, his Fiddle Tune a Day project gained national attention, posting a new tune daily for a year. Vi is also a sought-after teacher and workshop leader. His online school, MyTalentForge.com, hosts hundreds of instructional videos for aspiring fiddlers.

Monday, January 5

No events scheduled on this date

Tuesday, January 6

Tuesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Poughkeepsie's Longest Running Jazz Jam with Poughkeepsie Jazz Project Jazz, Blues, and Latin	Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse 35 Main Street Poughkeepsie NY, NY   See Map
	The Poughkeepsie Jazz Project was created in 2012 with the goal of maintaining live jazz culture and community in Poughkeepsie, NY. Since its inception, The PKJP has presented a weekly jazz jam session accessible to all musicians and fans of live music. Over the past twelve years, the jam has been honored to host hundreds of musicians from the Tri-state area. This event is free to both participants and listeners. All with a passion for jazz are welcome. Music performed at this session is a mixture of: jazz standards, jazz repertoire, american songbook, bossa nova, and afro cuban. Sorry, we do not host original material at this session. If you have any questions, please contact Ben at benbasilebass@gmail.com PKJP Facebook Page
Tuesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Happy New Year Paul Duffy with Elly Wininger, and a cavalcade of Woodstock's Best!	The Colony Woodstock 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY   See Map
	It's a love filled evening to help Paul raise funds in the aftermath of his house and studio fire - tons of special guests & Paul Duffy too! Doors 6pm | Show 7pm Don't miss the "Happy New Year, Paul Duffy! Extravaganza!" Sylvia Bullett emcees a love filled evening to help Paul raise funds in the aftermath of his house and studio fire--a total loss. Bruce Milner, Elly Wininger, Michael Veitch, Tad Wise, Julie Last, Paul McMahon,Gilles Malkine and "Rounding Third", Shamsi, Tim Moore, Dan Hickey, Kyle Esposito. and PAUL DUFFY himself will provide an evening of unforgettable music! See you there! ONE LOVE! Tickets

Wednesday, January 7

Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm	Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association Open Jam Bluegrass, Folk/Traditional	Holiday Manor at Woodside 168 Academy Street Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Friendly open jam - all abilities are welcome! Features a slow 30-minute start to encourage beginners. Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. And yes - it's absolutely FREE. Visit our website for more details: HVBA Website

Thursday, January 8

No events scheduled on this date

Friday, January 9

Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	An Evening of R&B Soul Music and Originals with Shorty-Rosa and Billy Badd Soul	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	An Old Soul Review Night with Shorty-Rosa & Billy-Badd for a true R&B Experience. "Billy" aka Billy Badd, the fearless leader of the Hudson Valley's #1 R&B band "Base Camp" is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer & studio engineer who writes his own music and has recorded several CDs. He is currently on a mission to share his works. Billy Badd has been in the music industry for over 40 years. $20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.

Saturday, January 10

Saturday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Darren Read Acoustic, Covers	Magnanini Winery 172 Strawbridge Walkill, NY   See Map
	Saturday January 10th I'll be at Magnanini Winery 1-4pm Always a good time come join me 🍷🎸😎✌️
Saturday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm	Afternoon Chill Session with Brad Cole & Bossa Blue Rock (modern), Multi-genre original, and Dance	Tinker Street Tavern 297 Tinker St Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Brad Cole & Bossa Blue perform a chill afternoon set at The Tink. Genre-bending soulful, seductive, slow-burn = Cool music for groovy people
Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	John Smith Trio, with Camille Gainer Jones (drums) , and Adrienne McKay (keys) Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	John Smith is a native New Yorker with deep roots in the Harlem and Long Island Jazz and Roots Music scenes. He easily navigates across genres - from jazz and gospel to R&B, blues and contemporary pop - enriching his musical style and allowing him to develop his own highly recognizable sound. John has collaborated with many well-known artists like Dr. Lonnie Smith, Babyface Edmonds, Heavy D, and Chrissette Michele to name just a few. John's songwriting highlights his deep understanding of composition and intuitive connection to the emotions, themes, and the stories that listeners treasure. Whether for other artists or for his own performances, his ability to craft memorable, meaningful music makes him a sought-after force in the industry. John is also cultivating the next generation of musicians through his work with young musicians at Mount Vernon High School, in nonprofit settings, and in his own private lesson program. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. $20 adm.

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