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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July 10
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | iLan Ban
Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 iLan Ban brings you the sounds of the Caribbean with Soca, Reggae and Steelpan.
Trevor ‘Bridges’ Bridgewater (bass) hails from St. Kitts. He has played with bands in St. Kitts and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and has toured the U.S. with reggae bands The One Vibe and Rising Lion, and the now defunct Afro-Caribbean band Afroblue.
Audel Brown (keyboards) is from Nevis where he started playing organ in the church and later on was the keyboard player for one of St.Kitts’ top bands Toucan. He is known as one of the hardest working keyboard players on the music circuit in Brooklyn where he currently resides.
Clifton ‘Chico’ Anthony (steelpan) is from Antigua. He has played with two outstanding steel orchestras, Halcyon and Superfly, in Antigua. He worked in St. Maarten for a number of years as the arranger for Pott Steelers Steelband.
$20 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
This show may be outdoors, depending on weather. |
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Saturday
July 11
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | 4West
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 4West is a Westchester-based jazz quartet that grooves, sizzles, and swings, bringing jazz, fusion, originals, and standards both classic and modern. The band includes Eric Lane (saxophones and flute), Daniel Garbin (guitar), Steve Kaell (bass), and Campbell Youngblood-Petersen (drums and percussion). Each member brings a wealth of musical learning and performance experience, and together, the band presents a unique sound reflecting a complex and eclectic blend of musical traditions.
Since it was formed in 2023, 4West has been building a base of fans in the New York area. 4West is excited to make its first appearance at The BeanRunner Cafe.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
The show may be held outside depending on weather. |
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Sunday
July 12
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Bria the Artist
Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Bria The Artist is a cosmic polymath whose artistry crafts an interstellar tapestry of music, visual art, and poetry. From her roots in the vibrant choir of her Peekskill, NY church to her Visual Arts studies at Lincoln University, PA, Bria's journey has been extraordinary. Her debut single, "T.R.E.E.S. (To Reach Every Existing Seed)," released in 2017, set the stage for her rise, followed by a series of singles that expanded her creative universe. In 2019, she released the innovative short album "Moon Swings," mostly recorded using an iPhone, and embarked on an international tour spanning the East Coast, Toronto, and Dubai, just before the pandemic. Her second album, "Jaded," released in 2021, was entirely produced, mixed, and recorded by her, showcasing her genre-defying brilliance. Collaborations with Ne-Yo, Nicole Henry, and Richie Goods further highlight her evolving artistic realm. Embracing Afro-futurism, Bria celebrates a vibrant fusion of art and culture.
$20 adm.
Call for reservations 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
July 17
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | ToddSquad
Funk, Jazz, and Soul | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Award winning Drummer/Percussionist Todd Isler presents any evening of Jazz, Funk, World music, and Stevie Wonder.
Drummer, teacher and author Todd Isler is based in New York City, where he has been active in the jazz and world music scenes for over 20 years.
Todd has toured Africa under the Goethe Institute, studied in India, and is a winner of JAZZIZ Percussion On Fire contest. He has appeared on hundreds of recordings, and has composed and performed with several modern dance companies around the U.S. In 2008 he toured Japan with Francis Mbappe and also joined Mike Gordon¹s band (of Phish fame). Todd plays in the New York area with his two bands, "Toddsquad" and "Secret Stevie". He also is the percussionist for Premik Russell Tubbs & Friends.
$20 pp
To reserve seating call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
July 18
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Ray Blue Summer Jazz Series
with Bobby Sanabria
Latin | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Bobby Sanabria is a 7-time Grammy-nominee as a leader. He is a noted drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator, documentary film maker, and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent born and raised in NY’s South Bronx.
Bobby was the drummer for the acknowledged creator of Afro-Cuban jazz, Mario Bauzá, and has played with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Paquito D’Rivera, Chico O’Farrill, Celia Cruz, among others.
Having performed and recorded as both a drummer and/or percussionist with every major figure in the history of Latin jazz, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of both jazz and Latin music history, makes Bobby unique in his field. He is the Co-Artistic Director of the Bronx Music Heritage Center and is part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy as well as The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Produced by Cross Cultural Connections.
Sponsored by Westchester Arts Council and M&T Bank |
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Sunday
July 19
2:30 pm
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4:00 pm | Sean Griffin in Concert
Acoustic, Celtic, and Rock (modern) | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sean Griffin is a veteran Northeast rocker, and Music Conservatory at SUNY Purchase alum, who has fronted the Irish punk band The Ruffians for 25 years. Now, he is hitting the road solo in support of his record "People are Mad".
Sean Griffin has performed over 2,000 shows across the US and Europe, including support slots for Black 47, The Popes, Enter the Haggis, and Gaelic Storm. His new album was crafted by an all GRAMMY-winning team led by producer Kenny Siegel (Cheap Trick, Langhorne Slim, Tears for Fears), engineered by Mathew Cullen (Chuck Profit, Flaming Lips, Lemonheads), mixed by Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur JR), and mastered by Greg Calbi (Ramones, Patti Smith, Bruce Springstein, Tom Petty, John Lennon).
The single "Be My Girl" has been receiving airplay on SiriusXM, Regional UK Radio in London, and RTE 1 in Ireland and coverage from Spin, Chicago Sun Times and New York Daily News.
Donations to the musician are greatly appreciated.
Find out more about Sean's new solo album here! |
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Friday
July 24
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Esther St Live
with AffinityNYC, featuring Karen J & Chandlar
Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 AFFINITINYC is the brainchild of husband and wife team Michael & Karen Chandler. Their expertise is Upscale, High Energy performances of a wide variety of music and they are a FUN, elegant, collective and love what they do!
The group has performed on continents throughout the world. Their special brand of classic soul, mixed with contemporary flavors, elicits excitement and applause in arenas, theaters and private settings too.
As a Top Tier Special Events Band their special performances include: Oprah Winfrey's 50th Birthday Party, Celebration for the Princess of Sweden, 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 pp donation to the musicians. For reservations, please call 914-737-1701.
Show may be held inside depending on the weather. |
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Saturday
July 25
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Ray Blue Summer Jazz Series
with Sharp Radway
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sharp Radway is a pianist/composer/arranger/author. He is a protégé of Dr. Randy Weston and has worked with Jazz luminaries including Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Slide Hampton, Steve Turre, Frank Lacy, Kiane Zawadi, Bucky Pizzarelli, Diane Schuur, Joe Lee Wilson, Kevin Mahogany, Nnenna Freelon, Winard Harper, Randy Brecker and many more.
Sharp's roots can be found in The Church. He has performed in concert opening for renowned Gospel artists Donnie McClurkin, J.C. White, Tramaine Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, and others, and has served as music director and/or pianist/organist for various denominational and non-denominational churches. He is the founder and director of The Sharp Radway Gospel Chorale.
Sharp has performed at venues including The Blue Note, Dizzy's Coca Cola Club, Small's Jazz Club, Birdland, Smoke Jazz Club, among others, and in numerous music festivals around the world.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Produced by Cross Cultural Connections.
Sponsored by Westchester Arts Council and M&T Bank |
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Friday
July 31
7:00 pm
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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.
This show may be outdoors, depending on weather. |
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Saturday
August 1
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Giving the Gift of Music: Birthday Performance by
with Premik Russell Tubbs
Jazz, World | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Premik, internationally acclaimed composer, arranger, producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist will perform on sax, flute and EWI, along with Steve Sandberg (piano), Neil Alexander (synthesizer), Michael O'Brien (bass), Todd Isler (drums) and Margee Minier-Tubbs (vocals).
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.
$20 pp donation to musicians. Show will be on Esther St, or inside the BeanRunner Cafe in the case of rain.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701 |
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Sunday
August 2
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | The Song Circle
with Kati Mac (host)
Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Kati Mac is a singer songwriter and 7-time daytime Emmy nominee for best song. With 8 albums of original music, her song "Only Love" went to No. 1 on the NY Roots Rock chart and No. 2 on the national Roots Rock chart.
Doug Munro, 2-time grammy nominated master musician.
Diane Dwyer Scanion, artist, songwriter and producer.
Ernie Sites, a western entertainer and experienced cowboy, Ernie hails from southern Idaho.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
$10 admission |
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Friday
August 7
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Salsa Night with Anaisa!
Latin, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Anaisa is a multi-generational, traditional Cuban charanga ensemble. Performing the charanga repertoire from danzón, mambo, and chachacha to pachanga, charanga-salsa, songo, and beyond, Anaisa provides the elegance and charm of flute and strings with the swing and sabor of the Cuban rhythm section. When all of your favorites from every era are brought to life by this classic ensemble, what could sound more like home? Anaïsa is Abuela's kitchen on La Noche Buena.
Led by flutist and charanga historian Dr. Jessica Valiente, the band includes NYC Latin music veterans Amy Millan on piano, Anna Milat-Meyer on bass, Yasuyo Kimura on congas, Julie Rosado on vocals, and the Valientes on strings and percussion. Anaisa has been featured at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Bronx Music Heritage Center, Riverfest in Yonkers, Steel Stacks Latin Heritage Festival in Bethlehem, PA, Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Festival, and at Latin dance venues throughout the northeast.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
August 8
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Ray Blue Summer Jazz Series
with Winard Harper & the Jeli Posse
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Winard Harper is one of his generation's greatest standards bearers." Downbeat Magazine
Winard Harper has performed with some of the greatest names in jazz. At 20, he was playing the drums first with Dexter Gordon, and then Johnny Griffin, and honed his chops for the next four years under the tutelage of the late, great Betty Carter.
Winard has released numerous CD's to his credit, is one of the most sough-after sidemen on the jazz circuit; has been exploring African rhythms that influence his work, and is noted for his abilities on the cymbals, which under his hand become an outstanding solo instrument all their own.
Produced by Cross Cultural Connections. Sponsored by Arts Westchester and M&T Bank.
For reservations call 914-737-1701.
Weather permitting, this show may be held outside. |
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Friday
August 14
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | 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.
Weather permitting, this show may be held outside. |
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Saturday
August 15
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Ray Blue Summer Jazz Series
with Ray Blue's Birthday Groove
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 In honor of award winning, New York bred saxophonist, Ray Blue, we celebrate Ray's life and jazz music for his annual birthday celebration.
Playing to summon the jazz spirits are some of the phenomenal musicians who were part of Ray's band and life, led by Jeff Barone on guitar.
The show will open with members and students of Ray's Cross Cultural Connections band.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
Produced by Cross Cultural Connections. Sponsored by Arts Westchester and M&T Bank.
Weather permitting, the show will be held outside.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
August 21
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Brazilian Samba
with Ana Fernandez and Band
World, Latin | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Ana Fernandez is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress born in Aracaju Norte East do Brasil. She was nominated 4 times for the Press Award, the most important award for Brazilian culture in the USA. She was also a finalist for The Best of Brazil in USA Award in 2022.
Owner of a powerful and expressive voice and a lot of energy, her repertoire shows the influence that comes from Samba, Bossa Nova, Baião, Forró, Soul, American Funk, Blues and Jazz
She has performed at such renowned venues as Fasano Barreto NYC, Minton's jazz Club, Jazz Forum, Zinc Bar jazz Club, SOB's Music Club, Shrine World Music, Nublu, Fasano Barreto São Paulo Brazil, Bourbon Street São Paulo, Beco Das Garrafas considered the Bossa Nova Crib in Copacabana Rio De Janeiro and Diese Onze Jazz Bar in Montreal Canada.
$20. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Weather permitting this show will be held outside.
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Saturday
August 22
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | A Tribute to Al Jarreau, Louis Armstrong, Chaka & More
with Sammulous
Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sammulous is an international artist, entertainer, producer, activist, and humanitarian. A seven-time Apollo Theater winner, he gained national recognition on America's Got Talent (Season 12) and has collaborated with legends including Chaka Khan, Valerie Simpson, and Jennifer Holliday. Known for his five-octave vocal range and signature high register, he blends genres like jazz, rock, R&B, soul, and disco into a distinctive fusion sound, performing on stages from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden and major cruise lines worldwide.
More than a genre, Sammulous represents a frequency - an artist defined by range, fluidity, and authenticity. Rooted in classic soul and live musicality, he creates music centered on connection, joy, and emotional resonance, continuing to let the work speak through purpose-driven artistry.
"Sammulous is an amazing voice! and I’m talking about real PIPES!!!” - Valerie Simpson, of Ashford & Simpson.
$20 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701 |
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Sunday
August 23
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Alexandra Noailles & Friends
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Alexandra Noailles, vocalist and violinist, is passionate about improvisation and continually refines her craft. She studied acting at The William Esper Studio NYC and has performed in theaters and on film. She also plays violin at Our Lady of the Atonement in Garrison, NY.
Matthias Schmidt, jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader, has performed at iconic jazz venues like Dizzy's, Birdland, and Minton's Playhouse, among others. His repertoire spans straight-ahead jazz, Afro-Cuban music, R&B, soul, and funk.
Miles Gilbert majored in Bass Performance and Jazz Studies at Oberlin Conservatory and has played the Newport Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, White Plains Jazz Festival, The Deer Head Inn, and Jazz Forum. He is currently the bass player in the Griffin Woodard Group.
Tony Jefferson, drummer and multi-instrumentalist, has worked with a "who's who" of jazz artists including Eddie Harris, Frank Wess, Lou Donaldson, Freddy Cole, Hank Jones, and Sheila, to name a few.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
August 28
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | The Independence Band plays Billy Joel & Friends
Rock (classic), Motown/R&B, and Funk | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Independence is the Hudson Valley’s unique multi-generational music ensemble playing all of America's favorites. On August 28, we proudly present an evening of R&B, Jazz, Pop, and Rock favorites highlighting the Billy Joel songbook. Join us for this great show!
$20 pp donation. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Based on weather and number of reservations the show may be held outside. |
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Saturday
August 29
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | The Uptown Trio
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Uptown Jazz Trio is dynamic, performing a blend of timeless jazz standards, Brazilian classics, and original compositions. Rooted in swing, samba, bossa nova, and modern improvisation, their music creates an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and inviting.
Nat Janoff, Guitarist, composer and teacher, has been working steadily in the contemporary jazz scene for the past 15 years.
Miles Gilbert is a bassist, educator, and composer from Irvington, NY. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, he has performed at renowned venues including the Newport Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, the Deer Head Inn, and Jazz Forum.
Nicolas Duran is a drummer and educator from Colombia and based in New York. A graduate of UIS University of Colombia in Classical Percussion, Nicolas won a scholarship to study at the drummer collective in 2009.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701f. |
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Sunday
August 30
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm | Stan Ayeroff in Concert
Acoustic, Gospel | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Stan Ayeroff has had a long career in music as a guitarist, composer, arranger, musical director, and author.
Stan has worked with Rod Stewart, Page and Plant, Heart, and Roger Daltrey of The Who. He was the co-music director (with Danny Elfman, the noted film composer) of the original Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, has written 13 music books, including those on Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, and Benny Goodman, and has several books on solo guitar playing, the latest for Mel Bay Publications.
A “fingerpicking” guitarist, Stan is one of the masters.
Donations to the musicians are always appreciated. |
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Saturday
September 19
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | David Lopato Trio, Ratzo Harris (bass), and Bob Meyer (drums)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 DAVID LOPATO's music involves such diverse forms as modern jazz, stride piano, avant-garde classical music, blues, Latin and various world music, most notably those of Indonesia, where he has lived and studied Javanese gamelan. His body of music is both universal and personal and while his main instrument is piano, his interest in other, more exotic timbres has led him to explore new techniques for "preparing" the piano, as well as incorporate other percussion instruments and electronics into his work.
As a pianist he has worked with Ray Anderson, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Mark Helias, Jane Ira Bloom, Tyshawn Sorey, Gerry Hemingway, David Mott, Wadada Leo Smith, Steve Gorn, Marty Ehrlich and Steve Reich. As a composer, he has been awarded several grants from the Nat’l Endowment for the Arts, the NY State Council on the Arts, NY Foundation for the Arts, The Beards Fund and Meet The Composer.
He is also on the faculty of the Jazz and Contemporary Music Dept. of The New School.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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