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BeanRunner Cafe
Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Acoustic & Classical musicians from NYC & the region

Located in the Artists District in Peekskill, just 45 minutes north of NYC, The BeanRunner Café, is a celebration of food, family, music and art. The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies, specialty soups and desserts. The cafe also serves fine wines and beers. The Cafe includes a performance stage, art gallery, lounge area, dining room, and outdoor patio. It also has a special Kids Room adjacent to the main dining area.Featuring major Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Acoustic and Classical musicians, the BeanRunner has become a gathering place for art & music lovers and for artists and musicians to meet, listen and perform in a casual and comfortable setting. Features have included jazz greats Clifton Anderson, Bertha Hope, Premik Russell Tubbs, Tadataka Uno, Craig Haynes, Burton Greene, Ed Schuller; Classical Rock Violinist Daisy Jopling; Peter Calo, Rob Morsberger, and many others. The nights are full of surprise guests who add to the music festivities. For information, call the BeanRunner Café at (914) 737-1701 or e-mail rtedb@optonline.net. The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S. Division Street @ Esther, Peekskill, NY. Log onto www.beanrunnercafe.com for directions and the BeanRunner menu which is available before and throughout the performance. The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S Division Street @ Esther in Peekskill NY. The BeanRunner Café and Gallery hours are: Tues-Thurs, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri-Sat, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Sun 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call (914) 737-1701 or email drew.claxton@outlook.com Website: www.beanrunnercafe.com

More about BeanRunner Cafe
Food: The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies and soup and imported desserts, as well as a kid's menu that includes a grilled cheese panini.
Beverages: fine wines and imported beers, as well as an assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies, imported sodas, juices and other beverages.
Capacity: 60

Contact and Location Info

Location:  201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY
See Map
Website: www.beanrunnercafe.com
Calendar: www.beanrunnercafe.com
Email
Phone: (914) 737-1701
Musician Booking: call Ted Bitter, owner at 914 737 1701

Calendar for BeanRunner Cafe
Friday
February 14
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Reggae Valentine's Celebration
with Anthem Band
Roots Music, Ska
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
It's the Anthem Band with its truly original sound that is creating a big wave throughout the USA. Anthem has played with international reggae artists, including: Sister Carol, Third World, Yellowman, Jimmy Cliff, Big Mountain, The Wailers Band, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, Judy Mowatt, The Neville Bros, The Isley Brothers, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton, Capleton, Chacadimus and Pliers, John Holt, Ken Booth, Dennis Brown and Super Cat. Anthem has also been featured with Sister Carol on the Conan O'Brian show.

$20 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701,
Make reservations at 914-737-1701.
Saturday
February 15
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Norberto Goldberg & Amazonas
Latin, Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Born in Argentina, Norberto Goldberg has enjoyed a multi-faceted career on drums and percussion. His Latin Jazz band consists of world-class musicians playing a high-energy mix of Latin and Brazilian (Brazilatin) music including some of his original compositions.

Norberto has performed with Broadway legends such as Chita Rivera, Sandy Duncan, and Tommy Tune; in numerous Broadway shows and has accompanied jazz artists including Dame Cleo Laine, Dewey Redman, Slide Hampton, and composers Lalo Shifrin and Michel Legrand. Recording credits include albums with Gerry Mulligan, Grover Washington Jr., various Latin artists as well as jingles and film scores. He is the author of LP's instructional manual Understanding Latin Rhythms and contributed to Garland's Encyclopedia of Percussion.

Norbert will be joined by Leo Traversa (bass), Matt King (piano), and Peter Brainin (sax).

$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701
Sunday
February 16
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Un Cuarteto Bacano
Latin
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Un Cuarteto Bacano is the result of many years of persistence, dedication, and grit. Bronly Taveras (Fino Tambora) and Marcos Morel (El Clásico Guira) have teamed up to embark on a shared vision and create a new band, bringing a fresh approach to the music they love. Having participated in various projects, both together and individually, Fino and El Clásico are well-versed in the Merengue Típico world. They are now creating opportunities and opening doors for the genre that brought them together. As Bronx natives, the diverse cultural landscape fuels their creativity, leading to innovative collaborations and original music.

Launched at the beginning of 2024, Un Cuarteto Bacano wasted no time in carrying out their vision, performing exclusively in venues where Merengue Típico has never been played before. With a bright future ahead, this is Un Cuarteto Bacano!

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday
February 21
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
The Blues Buddha
Blues
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Tommy ( Blues ) Dudley, also known as The Blues Buddha, is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and producer with two CDs, 50 singles, and 18 videos to his name since 2010.

Tommy was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2015 and was a finalist in the 2010 Battle of the Bands by The New York Blues and Jazz Society. In 2011, his album "I Like It a Lot" earned a spot in Real Blues Magazine's Top 50 albums for that year. Since 2013, Tommy has been a singer for Vincent Pastore's (Soprano's HBO show) Gangster squad. He is the executive creative director for “Road Recovery” a Professional Entertainment industry non-profit that serves at risk youth putting on performances throughout the state of New York.

$20 Adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Saturday
February 22
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Matt Dickey Quartet
Funk, Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Inspired by the classic organ combos (Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, Lou Donaldson, etc), the Matt Dickey Group plays a mix of his own funky compositions found on "Try This At Home" and "Cartography, vol. 1," as well as original arrangements of classic rock, standards and obscure jazz-funk gems.

Matt will be joined by Doron Lev on drums, Alex Smith on organ, and Matt Garrison on tenor sax.

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.


Take a sneak peak and listen hear!
Sunday
February 23
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Robin Westle In Summer of '69
Acoustic
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
What happens when a 15-year-old girl goes to summer camp and gets put on a bus and taken to "Woodstock"?

Come and find out when Robin Westle, NYC based musical director Tracy Stark, and NYC based bassist Owen Yost bring Robin’s twice Broadway World nominated show to the Bean Runner Café.

Robin Westle is a cabaret artist who has performed in venues all over NYC and beyond and was the creator, producer and host of the highly acclaimed Robin's Nest, a cabaret benefit series. A resident of Cortlandt Manor, Robin has lived and worked in the Peekskill area for over 40 years.

"The stories, the show, the singer...simply sublimely superb." Stephen Mosher, Broadway World

Donations to the actors/musicians are greatly appreciated.
Friday
February 28
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Black History Sings
with Sammulous
Motown/R&B
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
A Great Night celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans with tributes to Al Jarreau, Louis Armstrong, Prince, Sarah Vaugh and Chaka presented by Lewis and Kirk Music. The evening features Award-winning entertainer Sammulous, singer, songwriter and actor, renowned for his versatile five-octave range and expertise across diverse musical genres, including jazz, pop, rock, Motown, and more. Sammulous has collaborated with industry icons like Valerie Simpson and Chaka Khan, has triumphed at The Apollo, earned praises on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ has been a guest entertainer on leading cruise lines, and had break out performances at the Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest.

"Sammulous is an amazing voice! and I’m talking about real PIPES!!!” - Valerie Simpson, of Ashford & Simpson.

Click here to purchase your tickets!
Saturday
March 1
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Opening the Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival
with An Evening with KJ Denhert
Blues, Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
KJ Denhert is an award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader living in Ossining, New York. She is a consummate artist with a rich history; a legend of Urban Folk & Jazz who channels a wide range of influences to create something completely unique. She performs regularly in New York and around the world and has shared stages with internationally renowned jazz and pop musicians such as GRAMMY Award winners Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack and many more. KJ has a residency at The 55 Bar in New York City’s West Village performing with her all-star band when she is not touring. 
She has released 10 albums including her latest "Destiny".

$20 admission. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations.

LGC Women's Music Festival is Produced by Kim Clarke.
Sunday
March 2
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Recovering the Covers
with The David August & Friends
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
David August & Friends are highly accomplished musicians who present their audiences with fresh arrangements and original compositions by Jazz Sunday's pianist, David August. The Collective’s broad repertoire is guaranteed to surprise and inspire any listener.

$15 admission
Tuesday
March 4
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Celebrate FAT TUESDAY
with George Kilby Jr's Mardi Gras Revue
Dixieland, Cajun/Zydeco
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
George Kilby Jr, who divides his time between New Orleans and the Catskills, has brought the sounds of the Crescent City to stages all over the world.

Each member of the Revue has a long and colorful history in music. Pam Fleming tours with Hazmat Modine; Jenny Hill tours regularly with Burning Spear and other reggae luminaries; Todd Isler played with Mike Gordon of Phish, Neil Thomas was part of New York City Zydeco pioneers Loup Garou, and toured with Blues Traveler, and the multi-talented pianist Dave Keyes has toured with Levon Helm, Bo Diddley, and Gladys Knight. And George Kilby toured and recorded with Pinetop Perkins of Muddy Waters Band for over a decade.

Kilby's Southern roots have always been part of his sound; and his yearly salute to Mardi Gras has found him leading this powerhouse band for 17 years running. His Fat Tuesday gigs in Brooklyn and Manhattan have been voted "Best Mardi Gras Party in NYC" several times.

$20 admission. For reservations, 914-737-1701
Friday
March 7
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Salsa Night
with Chico Alvarez, Mauricio Smith Jr, & Ran Kan Kan
Latin
The BeanRunner Cafe
201 S Division St
Peekskill, NY   See Map
ERNEST "CHICO" ALVAREZ PERAZA is a Cuban-American author, songwriter, vocalist and bandleader. He was also the host of a long running radio show, "New World Gallery", which aired until 2017 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons over commercial-free WBAI radio (99.5 FM). He has been performing with flautist and reedman MAURICO SMITH Jr. for the last 20 years.

CHICO ALVAREZ and MAURICIO SMITH JR. have appeared on stage at various music festivals, such as Summer Stage, Celebrate Brooklyn, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Avery Fisher Hall, Damrosh Park, NJPAC, Queens Theatre In The Park and Flushing Town Hall, Harlem Jazz Festival, Battery Park Music Festival, African Street Festival and at The Skirball Center.

RanKanKan's sound is unique. Each musician is able to interpret a broad range of genres, such as jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, charanga, mambo. The band's repertoire covers great Cuban and New York classics from the golden era of the 50's, 60's and 70's.

$20 adm
Saturday
March 8
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with Tamuz Nissim Trio
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Vocalist and drummer Tamuz Nissim, accompanied by guitarist George Nazos and bassist Dan Asher, will bring their dynamic trio to the Bean Runner Café. This talented ensemble promises an evening of vibrant jazz, blending music from Nissim's acclaimed discography with swinging selections from the Great American Songbook. Known for her captivating stage presence, virtuosic scatting and seamless integration of voice and rhythm, Nissim leads the trio with artistry and finesse, supported by Nazos's rich guitar harmonies and Asher's steady, soulful bass lines. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an intimate and energetic performance by three of today's finest jazz musicians.

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701,
Listen to Tamuz and George - click here.
Sunday
March 9
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Jenny Roxas
Pop/Soft Rock
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Jenny Roxas' repertoire includes songs from the 90's, pop, ballad and classic songs (Adele, Lady Gaga, Nora Jones).

Jenny Roxas began her career at a young age as a solo performer in corporate events and acting in Musicals. She was part of an 8-piece band formerly known as "Ordinary People" where they performed in Hotels, Restaurants and bars in the metro-area. She also did radio commercials and digital ads for various companies.

Donations to the musicians are greatly appreciated.

Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday
March 14
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with Natalie Hamilton Band
Singer-Songwriter
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Natalie Hamilton is a singer/songwriter and recording artist who has toured the eastern seaboard, played extensively in NYC. She has been praised as "Evocative" with a "Stunning Voice" by INK 19 Magazine and "Marvelous, Feminine and Tough" by Rolling Stone & SPIN Magazine contributor Thom Jurek.

Hamilton's compositions "meld the sophistication of jazz with the timeless intimacy of folk." (INK 19 Magazine)

In July 2022, Hamilton's song "Show You My Love" was included in The Essential Western New England Songbook as "one of the best songs ever written by an artist from the New England area."

Hamilton is bringing her band, including bassist Dezron Douglas, to the BeanRunner Cafe.

"She is able to say more with humming than most singers can say with words - reminiscent of a young Barbra Streisand." - Sandy Cooperman, The Daily Sun

"I love Natalie's narrative, lyrical style...like Joni Mitchell's "The Hissing of Summer Lawns." Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby.

$20
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
Saturday
March 15
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with Andrea Wolper Trio
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Music as celebration of the human experience is at the heart of Andrea Wolper's approach to singing. Having started her professional career singing jazz standards, her eclectic tastes and multidisciplinary talents have led her to forge her own path down the byways of improvisatory vocal jazz. A "brilliant musical storyteller," a "superior" songwriter and "terrific arranger," Andrea combines swinging jazz standards and deeply felt ballads, original compositions, and imaginatively arranged songs from a variety of genres, adding up to "an inventive, thrilling, appealing musical vision." A mainstay of the New York jazz scene, she has headlined in top clubs including the Blue Note, Dizzy's Club, Birdland, Mezzrow, the 55 Bar, Zinc Bar, among others. Joining Andrea is pianist Roberta Piket and bassist Ken Filiano.

"There's a light in Wolper's voice that illuminates even the darkest moments."

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Photo credit: Janis Wilkins
Sunday
March 16
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with Alexandra Noailles & Hiroshi Yamazaki
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Vocal phenom and violinist, Alexandra Noailles, is joined by acclaimed jazz pianist Sarah Jane Cion for a special concert at the BeanRunner Cafe.

Alexandra studied classical violin with the late Jean Ryden Eley of Great Neck, one of the founding members of the Long Island Philharmonic. After graduating Hunter College, Alexandra studied acting at the William Esper Studio in NYC and performed in Off-Broadway productions, musical theatre, film, commercials, and radio voice-overs. You'll also find her playing violin at Our Lady of the Atonement at Graymoor in Garrison, NY on Sundays where she also serves as a substitute cantor.

$10 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday
March 21
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
A Glimpse of Soul
Jazz, Blues
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
The BeanRunner Cafe welcomes back "A Glimpse of Soul". This local band has gained a strong following in the Hudson Valley area presenting a volatile mix of classic soul, funk, blues and rock and a sound that makes you want to tap your feet, pound the table and get up and dance.

Fronted by lead vocalist Michael Attanasio, the group draws on music from Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Joe Cocker, Sam & Dave and many more.

The band is Adam Krauss on guitar, Renato Geslani on bass, Peter Ronick on drums, Dan Baitch and Scott Kenyon on keyboards and vocals and Adam Davidson on sax and vocals.

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Saturday
March 22
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's History Month Music Festival
with The Erena Terakubo Quartet, Erena Terakubo (sax)
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Erena Terakubo was born in Sapporo, Japan. She began playing the alto saxophone at the age of nine and had jazz clinics with musicians including Herbie Hancock when she was attending Sapporo Junior Jazz Orchedtra. Her first album, "North Bird" with Kenny Barron , Christian McBride , Lee Pearson , and Peter Bernstein reached no.1 on the Japanese jazz charts and was awarded Swing Journal's Gold Disc. In 2011 and 2013, Terakubo recorded her second and third CD, "New York Attitude" and "Burkina" with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Lee Pearson, Dominick Farinacci, Jimmy Cobb, and Lenny White. In 2015, she moved to New York and released her fourth disc, "A Time For Love" with David Hazeltine, David Williams, Lewis Nash. The album was released worldwide.

Erena has performed in the Tokyo Jazz Festival and plays clubs such as Smalls, Zinc Bar, The Kitano, and The 55 bar etc.

The LGC Women's Music Festival is produced by Kim Clarke.

Adm $20. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701.
Friday
March 28
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with AffinityNYC
Motown/R&B
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Karen J is the Heart & Soul of AffinitiNYC, a powerhouse vocalist who handles Motown, Hip-Hop and Neo Soul with ease and skills like no other.

AffinitiNYC gives a versatile, HIGH ENERGY, EXTRA CLASSY, edgy, heartfelt, musical performance. Their LOVE of music and desire to spread LOVE through the music is their passion and Mission.

They have performed for Oprah Winfrey's 50th Birthday Party, a Celebration for the Princess of Sweden, and at the Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest, Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater, National Park Services African Burial Ground NYC and more!

A Production of Lewis and Kirk Music

$20 adm. For reservations, please call 914-737-1701.
Saturday
March 29
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Zola Kendi & Band
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Zola Kendi, jazz-soul/singer-songwriter and longtime resident of Switzerland, has appeared in jazz festivals, clubs, TV shows and recording sessions worldwide. Zola performed professionally with artists such Phil Collins, Celine Dion and David Hasselhof, at Carnegie Hall and for Sony Switzerland among others.

Zola is an ethnomusicologist and a music educator and leads her own jazz-soul group. She performs songs from her albums, WELCOME and ONLY YOU. Accompanied by a stellar group of musicians, the line up showcases original songs and jazz-soul rocking numbers that will take you back home!

$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Learn more about Zola here!

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