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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March 29
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival presents
with 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 with artists such Phil Collins, Celine Dion and David Hasselhof, at Carnegie Hall and for Sony Switzerland among others.
Accompanied by a stellar line up of New York's finest musicians, Zola interprets the repertoire of Natalie and Nat King Cole's eclectic body of work straddling genres spanning from Nat's early jazz songs to 70s RnB, rock and Latin.
Zola Kendi - Vocals, Glafkos Kontemeniotis - Piano, Terry Lewis - Drums, and Marcus McLaurine - Bass
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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Sunday
March 30
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5:00 pm | West/Rock Acoustic Duo
Rock (classic), Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 As the West/Rock Acoustic Duo, Craig St. Peter and Brian Kane bring unplugged versions of some classics from the 60's through today. A creative selection of songs in acoustic form, combined with vocal harmonies.
$5 admission.
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Thursday
April 3
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8:30 pm | Music Makers Open Mic
Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Come one, come all to the Music Makers' Open Mic, produced by Andy Phillips.
For more info on Music Makers, click here |
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Friday
April 4
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9:00 pm | Salsa Night with Cuboricua !
Latin | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Inspired by the music of Cuba and Puerto Rico, Cuboricua rocks the rhythms of the Caribbean; Salsa, Son, Rumba, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue.
These veteran musicians, to their credit, have performed and recorded with world renowned artists such as Celia Cruz, Pete "El Conde" Rodriquez, Eddie Palmieri, Monguito "el unico", Los Kimbos, and the New Swing Sextet to name a few.
This conjunto creates a traditional/modern energetic sound by placing the interlocking rhythmic figures of percussion and Cuban Tres under a smoothly swinging melody.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. Seating fills quickly.
$20 admission goes directly to the musicians |
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Saturday
April 5
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | George Grydkovets Trio, featuring Sam Yahel on Piano, and vocalist Chenxi Pan
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 George Grydkovets, a guitarist, bandleader, and composer from Kyiv, Ukraine, has played all over Kyiv's clubs with his band and with some of the best Ukrainian jazzmen, such as Dennis Adu. In NYC George has worked and performed with such musicians as Ari Hoenig, Steve Cardenas, and Frank Perowsky. His "Kyiv Trio" recorded a debut record "Rise", which came out in 2022 on the Shifting Paradigm Records.
Sam Yahel, pianist and new breed of Hammond B-3 organ player, has earned the top spot in Downbeat's International Critics Poll as a Talent Deserving of Recognition. Sam has worked with notable jazz artists including Joshua Redman, Maceo Parker, Peter Bernstein and Bill Frisell, Norah Jones (on her Grammy-winning Come Away With Me) and Madeleine Peyroux, among others. His organ trio has toured the world opening for Steely Dan and his album, Truth and Beauty, was on the New York Times top 10 jazz albums of the year. His latest album, From Sun to Sun, has garnered critical praise.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
April 11
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9:00 pm | Ray Blue's R&B Expo
Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 NYS Blue's Hall of Famer Ray Blue joins with former RCA Records recording artist, Julius Dilligard, Jr., David Keys on keyboard, Stanley Banks on Bass and Earl Griese on Drums to bring you the R&B Expo of the year.
Award winning, New York bred saxophonist, Ray Blue, brings his quartet to stage to create a deep, rich fusion of straight ahead jazz, African groove and holiday classics.
Ray has performed and recorded with Bernard Purdie, Patience Higgins, Steve Turre, The Sun Ra Arkestra, Cotton Club All Stars, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band among others. He has toured as a cast member of the "Ray Charles Show"; performed at international jazz festivals, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, 2013.
Dilligard was the lead singer with the internationally famous recording group Crown Heights Affair. He sang lead vocals on their first album. Their hit single, "Dreaming a Dream" was in the Billboard Top 100 Dand & R&B charts.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
April 12
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8:00 pm | Art Lillard's On Time Band
Swing/Jump, Big Band, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Art Lillard’s has over thirty-five years' experience as a bandleader. He is known for his ability to "read" a room and responding sensitively to his audience. Art's ensembles are made up of highly seasoned, professional musicians. His On-Time Band has produced a recording, It's Time, on the Summit Records label. In addition to performing at various music venues, this band has played for such luminaries as Barbara Walters and Larry King, as well as New York City mayors, state governors, U.S. senators, and congressional representatives and a swing dance event held by Stardust Dance Productions.
Get ready to swing!
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
April 18
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9:00 pm | LA Soul
Soul | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Lawrence Anthony, affectionately known as "LA", combines Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass and James Brown, to get his signature style - "old school romance" and fiery funk! A bass/baritone singer, LA has performed with the legendary Intruders as well as on many "Motown Review" assignments. He is currently singing bass, invoking the spirit of Motown, with The Shadows of the 60's Tribute to the Temptations. In 2016 LA became a member of the world renowned "Persuasions", replacing the founding member bass singer, Jimi Hayes, who passed after a prolonged illness. He also founded LA Soul – a very high powered "Funk band", covering funk from the 60's to 70's.
LA also has been heard as a radio personality on his own "Quite Storm" show on 91.1 WOSS in New York and has been seen in commercials and on documentaries for public and commercial television.
$20 suggested donation. For reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
April 19
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8:00 pm | Gerry Malkin Sextet
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 Sextet includes Gerry Malkin (sax), Chris Morrison (guitar), Neil Alexander (piano), Preston Murphy (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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April 25
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9:00 pm | Drew and Gina’s Born-Day 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. |
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Saturday
April 26
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | CANCELLED due to impending Storm
with Santa Barbara
Soul, Latin, and Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Santa Barbara was assembled by multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and composer Johnny Youngblood. The electrifying ensemble features Chris DiFrancesco on tenor sax; bassist Steve Minervini; and drummer Chris Kaiser. Together they blend various styles of Latin, Blues, Funk, and Jazz music, serving up their own flavor of Fusion. Performing an array of original compositions with interpretations of jazz standards sprinkled in.
$20 adm. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations.
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Sunday
April 27
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5:00 pm | Hudson Valley Sally
Folk/Traditional | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Hudson Valley Sally is a folk trio in the tradition of Pete Seeger. As activists, artists, and educators, Terry Colliton, Laurie Siegel and David Tarlo hope to inspire audiences to change the world for the benefit of others. They are known for singing in close harmonies, performing original music and traditional folk songs.
"They light up the stage with a joyous energy. They breathe new life into old songs and make them sound brand new. Their roots are deep and their eyes are on the prize. They remind me of what a song can do and make me want to keep singing through good times and bad." - Charlie King
$15 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701, |
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Saturday
May 3
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8:00 pm | Cancelled due to Impending Storm
with 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 |
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