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
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November 21
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9:00 pm | Esther St LIVE!
with Ras Droppa & the Eazy Skanking Band - REGGAE!
Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Ras Droppa is a passionate musician and consummate artist filled with energy and talent, poised to take on the world with his music.
Singing and playing the melodica in the streets of Jamaica as a child, Ras Droppa's early influences stemmed from his exposure to artists from his homeland, like Bob Marley, Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Garnet Silk, Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare and Roland Alphonso and the Skatalites.
He has toured worldwide and, with his custom Steinberger, has shared the stage with reggae artists such as Sugar Minott, Beres Hammond, The Congos, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Lucky Dube, Burning Spear, Aswad, Sly and Robbie, Jimmy Cliff, Yami Bolo, Dennis Brown, The Wailers, CCB Reggae All Stars, Leroy Sibbles, Junior Jazz, Anthony B, The Mighty Diamonds, Cocoa Tea, Half Pint and Sister Carol.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
November 22
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Jeff Barone Quartet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 NYC Guitarist Jeff Barone has developed a strong reputation with his recordings (Crazy Talk and Open Up) and live performances.
Jeff has worked with trumpeter Tom Harrell’s Quintet along with groups led by Bobby Caldwell, and Blue Note artist Reuben Wilson. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and many festivals and concert halls throughout the U.S.. In addition, Jeff is active as a studio session guitarist and has worked on Broadway shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, Cats, and Wicked to name a few. He has also worked and/or recorded with actor/singers such as Linda Lavin, Kathleen Turner, Joely Fischer, Al Martino and Lucie Arnaz.
Jeff was featured in Scott Yanow’s book entitled “The Great Jazz Guitarists: the Ultimate Guide"(Hal Leonard Publishing 2013) and was featured on the cover of Just Jazz Guitar Magazine.
His quartet includes organist Ron Oswanski, drummer Marko Marcinko and saxophonist Jason Rigby.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
November 23
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Chihoe Hahn in Concert
Americana | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Chihoe Hahn is a Hudson Valley singer/songwriter in the Americana style. He often performs with his band, Los Chinese, which recently released its first EP available on all streaming platforms.
Donations to the musicians are appreciated.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
November 28
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Album Release, Sarah Cion, Ed Croft (bass), John Clay
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 We Three C's, a trio comprised of Sarah Cion (piano), Ed Croft (bass), and John Clay (drums), is proud to present their first album, a collection of reharmonized and reimagined Christmas standards, entitled Hark the Herald Angels Swing.
Join the trio to see the world premiere of these arrangements. If you like what you hear, be the first to own a copy of this new release, which will be available for purchase. Start the holiday season off right, with a new twist on some classics!
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
November 29
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Steve Frieder Band
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Steve Frieder returns to the Bean Runner Cafe for a night of dynamic live jazz in the heart of Peekskill.
A versatile performer whose career spans jazz, funk, pop, and improvised music, Frieder has toured internationally with Boy George and Culture Club, performed the National Anthem at Citi Field for the New York Mets and at Madison Square Garden for St. John’s Basketball, and has recently released original works including Paul’s Promise and his latest EP series, Steve World Vol. 1 & 2.
Known for his soaring improvisations and deeply expressive sound, Frieder brings together world-class musicians for an evening of inspired music-making. Audiences can expect a mix of adventurous originals, groove-driven pieces, and fresh takes on jazz traditions - all in the intimate, welcoming setting of the BeanRunner Café.
$20 adm. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701.
Listen to Steve Frieder at Citi Stadium |
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Friday
December 5
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Chico Alvarez and Mafimba
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 from 1986 until 2017 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons over commercial-free WBAI radio (99.5 FM).
As a performer, Chico has appeared on stage at 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.
CHICO ALVAREZ and MAFÍMBA's sound is unique and the core group is very versatile, with each musician able to interpret a broad range of genres, such as jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, charanga, & mambo.
The band's repertoire covers a wide range of great Cuban and New York classics from the golden era of the 50's, 60's and 70's.
$20 pp donation to the musicians.
In case of rain, show will be inside the Cafe. |
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Saturday
December 6
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Album Release of "Past These Walls"
with Mary Cowden & Band
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Mary Rose Cowden is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and interdisciplinary artist. She started her career as a jazz saxophonist, earning a degree from The New School in Jazz-Performance. She has performed throughout Europe and North America, playing on the stages of Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz Festival of Bern, Switzerland, and Smalls Jazz Club. Inspired by her mentors Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Rachel Z, and Samora Pinderhughes, she seamlessly integrates her jazz roots with diverse genres and disciplines.
Mary makes her debut with her album "Past These Walls", drawing inspiration from cross-genre influences to create a sensitive, radically honest, and distinctive sound. Past These Walls 1 & 2 reflect the distinct phases of trauma and healing, tracing the narrator's journey toward resilience, peace, self-worth, and agency. Mary produced, wrote, and performed vocals, saxophones, flute, clarinet, bass, and piano on Past These Walls.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
December 7
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm | On the Count of Two
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 On The Count of Two plays a mix of jazz standards and original compositions in various styles to showcase creativity and create an upbeat vibe for the audience.
The duo is comprised Hudson Paul on alto sax and Ahan Ghosh-Rao on piano. Ahan has been playing piano since he was 4 years old and enjoys playing both jazz and classical. Hudson also enjoys playing both jazz and classical and when he is not playing music he is a professional actor. Find them on Instagram and YouTube @onthecountoftwo
Donations to the musicians are appreciated.
Call for reservations at 914-737-1701, |
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Friday
December 12
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Alexis Cole & Ohad Niceberg
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Alexis Cole has been compared to classic jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. A Top Winner of the Jazzmobile Vocal Competition judged by jazz icons TS Monk, Catherine Russell, Grady Tate and Dr. Billy Taylor, 3rd prize winner in the Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition, and a finalist in the Sarah Vaughan Competition, Alexis has a dozen albums to her credit. She has recorded with such artists as Fred Hersch, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Don Braden, has been a soloist with the Boston Pops and the Detroit Symphony, and headlines at clubs around the US and Asia.
Ohad Niceberg is a jazz guitarist based in New York. He performs regularly in the city, leading his own groups and playing as a sideman with top jazz musicians. In 2023, he won 1st prize at the Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition in Krakow, judged by Peter Bernstein and Romain Pilon. Ohad received a full scholarship to the JAS Academy and studied under and learned from Christian McBride, Arturo Sandoval and Emmet Cohen.
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Saturday
December 13
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Alejandro Espinosa Quintet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Originally from Argentina, trombonist Alejandro Espinosa defies the boundaries of genre. A dynamic and multifaceted artist, he moves fluidly between jazz, classical, Latin, salsa, pop, and contemporary music. His versatility has led him to lead his own salsa band, as well as establishing The Harlem Soundlab, a new collaborative jazz project.
Alejandro has performed with Idina Menzel, Chris Potter, Michael Rodriguez, among others, appearing in world-class venues including Carnegie Hall, Birdland, Lincoln Center, and Blue Note, where he performed with the Wayne Shorter Ensemble. His work has also brought him to major jazz festivals and Latin music festivals across the United States.
Alejandro holds a Master of Music from NYU. He has studied with legendary trombonists including Marshall Gilkes, Wycliffe Gordon, Elliot Mason, Ryan Keberle, and many others.
His quintet includes: Alex Ramirez (alto sax), Alex Pastrana (piano), Eddy Khaimovich (bass) and
Dennis Bulhoes (drums).
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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December 19
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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, Rich Muscara on drums, Dan Baitch on keyboards and vocals, Reanna Adelstein on vocals and percussion, and Adam Davidson on sax and vocals.
No Cover. Donations to the Musicians are Appreciated.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
December 20
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | It's a Ray Blue Christmas
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Every year for the last 14 years, award winning, New York bred saxophonist, Ray Blue, played his Christmas show at the BeanRunner Cafe.
Now playing to summon his Christmas spirit are some of the phenomenal musicians who were part of Ray's band and life: Jeff Barone on guitar, Steve Johns on drums, Greg Murphy on piano, and Bill Moring on bass, all jazz masters in their own right.
Alto sax, tenor sax, and clarinet will be played by Ray's students, Ryan Finnigan (Eastman School of Music), Dylan Ellrodt (Berkeley College of Music) and Grace Gonoud (Ithaca College). Our next generation of jazz greats.
Happy holidays from Cross Cultural Connections, the producer of this show.
$20 admission.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
December 21
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5:00 pm | Also in Blue: Scott Test in Concert
Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Also In Blue is Scott Test, a music educator and singer/songwriter out of Cortlandt Manor, NY, whose work has been featured in the New York Songwriters Circle and is currently a top 10 finalist in the Songwriters Showcase at this year's Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado. Influenced by James Taylor, Billy Joel, Punch Brothers, and a wide range of musical theater composers, his performances fuse the best of traditional singer/songwriter favorites and modern roots music with a wide selection of original songs. You can follow the project on Instagram at @AlsoInBlue.
Donations to the musician are appreciated. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
December 21
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9:00 pm | Wali Ali's Birthday Show
Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S Division St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "A deliciously fluid guitar player who's walked the walk as well as talked the talk - masterfully showing he knows the music. This is just what you need when you want to hear some killer guitar. Hot stuff." Chris Spector, Midwest Record Entertainment
Wali Ali's music reflects the rhythm of funk and the cool of jazz. His sound combines the music of Miles and Trane with that of Hendrix and Santana, inviting the listener to explore new interpretations of classic melodies.
$20 admission. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
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Friday
December 26
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9:00 pm | Boxing Day - and Fundraiser for Jamaica's Recovery Efforts
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 pp donation to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701, |
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Saturday
December 27
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Gerry Malkin Quintet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Leader and tenor saxophonist Gerry Malkin has performed with Tito Puente, Lew Soloff, Adam Nussbaum, George Colligan, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Ray Vega, Joey Calderazzo and Dave Weckle.
The Quintet includes Gerry Malkin (sax), Chris Morrison (guitar), Robert Aries (piano), Christian Fabian (bass) and Bobby Leonard (drums).
These great musicians will be swinging hard in the tradition.
$20 adm. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
December 28
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | The Sludge
Alternative, Rock (modern) | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Do you enjoy live music?
Do you want to support an awesome local girl band?
Come see The Sludge and be ready to rock!
See on instagram is @ theslvdge .
Donations to the band are greatly appreciated.
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