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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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

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Friday July 26 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with International Orange Jazz, World, and Funk	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	International Orange - their music has been described as "Guitar driven musical sunshine dancing to a global beat". They took the name from the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, a fact delivered on a Snapple cap while hanging at a favorite Brooklyn bagel joint. Yes, there are global flavors here, (the product of the members having spent time in Brazil, India, Africa, The Caribbean, Middle East), but the takeaway is distinctly American, filtered through decades of life in New York City, and careers steeped in Jazz and Blues and Funk. - Midwest Music Report $20 pp donation goes directly to the musicians. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. Show will be held on Esther Street. In case or rain, the show will be held in the BeanRunner Cafe.
Saturday July 27 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Esther Street Jazz with the Straight Ahead Jazz Trio Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The Straight-Ahead Jazz Trio presents instrumental jazz standards of the '50s and '60s rooted in the serious improvisational ambitions of that era, while being engaging to today’s mainstream audiences. Straight-Ahead is a group of seasoned musicians, featuring guitarist Luke Johnson, bassist Eric Marshall, and drummer Glenn Hoagland. They have performed with some of the best jazz and blues artists in the world including David Murray, Alex Blake, Andrew Cyrille, Drew Gress, Perry Robinson, Junior Wells, Ray Blue, and Chris Botti. Trio member have also been performing in the Hudson Valley for years. A typical performance features lyrical modern classics drawing on repertoire from giants of the genre: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter. $20 pp donation goes directly to the musicians. Show on Esther St or, in case of rain, in the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday August 2 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Salsa Night! with Pablito y su Latin Band Latin	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Inspired by the rhythms of Latin music, Pablito y su Latin Band rocks Salsa, Son, Rumba, Cubano, Cumbia, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue, and will have you up and dancing all night long. The band includes veteran musicians including Band Leader Pablo from Uruguay (Singer and Percusionist) who has graced our stage performing with Tony Pastrana, as well as Jhonny (Piano and Keyboard), Norberto (guitar bass), Jairo (Vocals and timbales), and Juan (Congas and chorus). This show will be outside on Esther St. In case of rain, the show will be inside the BeanRunner Cafe. $20 suggested donation For reservations, call 914-737-1701
Saturday August 3 6:00 pm to 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), Pete Swanson (bass), and Patrick Carmichael (drums). 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
Sunday August 4 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Paul Magliari in Concert Acoustic	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Paul JM, a local musician, songwriter, visual artist and sometimes playwright, has been residing in Peekskill for almost 15 years. Mostly drumming for bands such as Vinyl Siding, The Trike, Bear Mountain Sound Machine and bass work for Jazmo, he also performs his own works with guitar and voice. As founder of FUTURE ONE, he has released 2 full-length albums (Lost Mighway, Do We Need Another Psycho). Paul's lyrics deliver abstract views on human issues inviting the listener to take their own journey. Everything seems so questionable these days and answers that at one time seemed to be easier are getting more blurred along the way. Human existence shouldn't be as complex as we make it out to be. Donations to the musicians are greatly appreciated.
Friday August 9 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	The Moonlight Initiative Soul, Funk, and Motown/R&B	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The Moonlight Initiative is a group of diverse, working-class heroes by day, musical adventurers by night! Born and raised in the New York Hudson Valley/Tri-state regions, within the glow of NYC streetlights, big dreams, conflicts, and cultural energy. The group draws its sound from the rich gritty influences of soul, R&B, funk, jazz and hip hop that is all around them. TMI gives too much information...on love, heartbreak, politics, and the everyday struggle to remain unique in a world at war with finding your personal path and truth. These stories unfold over the rhythms and rhymes that worship all soul music divinity...from the old to the new, and the future. $20 admission. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. To See and Hear More of TMI, click here.
Saturday August 10 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Stix Bones and the Bone Squad Jazz, Hip Hop	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Stix Bones and The Bone Squad is comin' at ya with their HOT NEW CD, "Olimpik Soul!" Catch them NOW in their only area appearance! With their unique blend of soul, funk, and hip-hop, Stix Bones & The BONE Squad will keep you dancing all night long. Stix Bones was the drummer for internationally known group Soulfege, lead by former Oprah Winfrey XM Sirius host Derrick N. Ashong. Stix has had the privilege to record two award winning albums with Soulfege and perform on the Derrick Ashong Experience. The album "Afropolitan" made its mark on the Jazz Week World Charts. He has produced hit songs for guitarist Matt Marshak including "Gas Lamp Groove" and "Harlem River Drive." The band's current CD, "Olimpik Soul," is a heart-stopper and will be available via a special ticket purchase or at the show, both will be signed at the show. They're gonna ROCK your world! $20 adm.
Sunday August 11 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Jonah Weinstock Jazz Band Jazz, Dixieland	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Over the last several years, Jonah Weinstock & Band have performed at the Jazz Forum, Club Bonafide, the White Plains Jazz Festival, the Peekskill Jazz Festival, Feinstein's 54 Below, the Bitter End, and the Players Club. He plays everything from Dixieland, Bebop, and Hardbop to more Modern Jazz. He’s a young up and comer. Hear him now. $20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday August 16 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with Peter Calo Band Singer-Songwriter	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	"Calo is...One of the most engaging performers in the biz" --Time Out London "a master musician" The Boston Globe Peter Calo and band has extensive experience touring, recording and producing artists including Carly Simon, Dionne Warwick, Queen Latifah, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates, Andrea Bocelli, Kris Kristofferson, Leonard Bernstein, Crash Test Dummies, The Platters, Bette Midler, Tanya Tucker, Elton John, Rosanne Cash Chaka Kahn, Barbra Streisand, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Sir Elton John, James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Boz Skaggs, The Manhattan Transfer and many more. Outside on Esther St. Inside the BeanRunner Cafe if it rains. $20 donation goes directly to the musicians
Saturday August 17 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Esther Street Jazz with Ray Blue's Birthday Bash Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division St Peekskill, NY   See Map
	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. 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 and many others. He has toured as a cast member of the "Ray Charles Show"; performed at international jazz festivals including the Zanzibar International Film Festival; North Sea Jazz Festival-Cape Town, South Africa; Audi Jazz Festival-Brussels, Belgium; and the Foix Jazz Festival, France among others; and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, 2013. $20 pp donation to the musicians. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. Weather permitting, the show will be held outside of the BeanRunner Cafe on Esther Street. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
Friday August 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with Steve Chizmadia Band Acoustic, Folk/Traditional	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Steve Chizmadia is an award-winning Americana artist with strong roots in the singer songwriter tradition, country and rock. Steve plays Gibson and Gretsch guitars. $20 donation goes directly to the musicians. Call for reservations 914-737-1701. Show on Esther St or, if rain, will be inside the BeanRunner Cafe.
Saturday August 24 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Esther Street Jazz with Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Lead by guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack presents an exciting, updated interpretation of the hot swing sound of Django Reinhardt coupled with Doug's own unique and highly entertaining style of playing and singing. The concerts for the 2023-24 season will feature material from La Pompe Attack's 2022 chart topping release "Putt Lake Toodleloo'. Joined by a group of virtuosic performers including saxophonist Albert Rivera, bassist Michael Goetz and drummer Ian Carroll, La Pompe Attack always delivers an exciting show! $20 pp donation to the musicians. Show will be outdoors on Esther St, weather permitting, or inside the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday August 30 7:00 pm to 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 suggested donation. Held outside on Esther St, if rain, then inside the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations.
Saturday August 31 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Esther Street Jazz 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. $20 pp donation to the musicians. For reservations call 914-737-1701.
Friday September 6 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with The Carlos Jimenez Mambo Quintet Latin	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Carlos Jimenez, is an extraordinary flute player and vocalist as well as composer and band leader of Jazz, Latin jazz and Salsa. His family moved to Villalba, Puerto Rico when he was 6 years old and it was there that his musical training began. Inspired by Mongo Santamaria, he pursued becoming a jazz flutist. He studied classical flute at the Music Conservatory of Westchester under Dave Fenucane and expanded into jazz, studying with master musicians Mario Rivera; Dave Valentin; Bobby Porcelli; Mitch Frohman; Vinnie Rickitelli; Rolando Briseno and Enrique Fernandez. He also studied harmony/voice with master pianist, Mike Longo, Alfredo Valdes Jr. and Hilton Ruiz. Cárlos has recorded and performed with Hilton Ruiz, Hector Martignon, Edy Martinez, Barry Harris, Earl May, LeRoy Williams, Oscar Hernandez, Stephane Rongetz, Sonny Bravo, and Dave Valentin. $20 pp donation to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Saturday September 7 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Esther Street Jazz presents with Conigliaro Consort Jazz, Folk/Traditional	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S Division St Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Brian is a song stylist with a unique approach to well-known covers, as well as his originals. He always plays with great musicians. Glenn Berger - Producer, Engineer & Author of "Never Say No to a Rock Star" - Regarding Wheels of Commotion Album - "...the real stand outs on the record are Conigliaro's originals...with Brian's deft bluesy harp, and...no-holds-barred vocal that reaches to the depths of that thing we call our soul." $20/pp - donation to the musicians. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
Friday September 13 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with Bittersweet Descent Rock (classic), Folk/Traditional, and Alternative	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Bittersweet Descent is comprised of Mark Grossman (guitar/vocals), Krisana Soponpong (bass), Jamie Altieri (guitar/vocals), and Pat DePellonia (drums). The band's primary focus is crafting and performing original, genre-busting, high-energy material with which any audience can instantly connect. Live shows are also peppered with covers of a variety of alternative and classic rock bands, along with folk, country, and punk covers. The band, with former drummer Jesse Weiss, recorded a six-song EP which is being released, and the title track is now available for streaming on all platforms. Grossman and Soponpong, along with drummer Chris Perna, worked together to record six singles of Grossman's original material, which are all available under his name on all streaming platforms, and which served as the songs that launched Bittersweet Descent's catalogue of original songs. $20 pp donation to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Saturday September 14 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Alex Smith Quartet, featuring Emily Branden (vocals), Alex Smith (Hammond Organ), Jeff Barone (guitar), and Hamir Atwal (drums) Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The Alex Smith Quartet is a soulful jazz group featuring originals and arrangements with a focus on music that grooves. Alex Smith (pianist, organist, composer, and arranger) is most widely known for his work accompanying Lady Gaga on her performance of the Star-Spangled for Super Bowl 50; as keyboardist and arranger for Lady Gaga's jazz quintet, and on the Grammy winning album with Tony Bennett "Cheek to Cheek". He has performed with jazz greats from Louie Bellson to Randy Johnston and stars such as Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, and Ashanti. $20 admission. For reservations call 914-737-1701.
Friday September 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Esther Street Live with 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 pp donation to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Saturday September 21 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Miles Griffith Ensemble Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Miles Griffith's non-traditional use of the voice as a percussive instrument, combined with an uncanny harmonic sense has made him a prime choice for many musicians. In 1994, he played the lead role of "Jesse" in Wynton Marsalis', celebrated Blood On The Fields, the specially commissioned jazz oratorio, which premiered at Lincoln Centers' Alice Tully Hall. Griffith also participated on the recording, which was released on Sony Music in mid 1997 to end Marsalis’ Pulitzer Award and Grammy winning world tour. His impressive resume also includes stints with Max Roach, Reggie Workman, Carl Allen, Bill Lee, T.S. Monk, Barry Harris, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, poet Sekou Sundiata, Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora, Cameron Brown, Billy Hart, Marion Cowings, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins, Christian McBride, Malika, Zarra, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, Kevin Mahogany, Benny Green, Akim Funk Buddha, Common, Q-Tip, among many other celebrated artists. $20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Check out a bit of Miles!
Saturday September 28 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Celebratory, Feel-Good Jazz with Chip Shelton Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Chip Shelton is a multi-instrumentalist who performs CELEBRATORY, FEEL-GOOD JAZZ on flutes, reeds, vocals, percussion, and more. Chip attended the Manhattan School of Music as a jazz flute major while studying classically with Julius Baker (aka "dean of American flutists"). With 11 critically acclaimed recordings, he tours internationally while based in the New York City area. Shelton's music focuses on meaningful life themes infused with a personal and tender quality. He has collaborated with top musicians like Ron Carter, Roy Ayers, Donny Hathaway, Peter Bernstein, Louis Hayes, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Joe Lee Wilson, Jim Walker, Mala Waldron, Craig Holiday Haynes, Antonio Hart, Greg Murphy, Mark Gross, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Roy Meriwether, Doug Carn, Ryo Kawasaki, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Ernie Wilkins, and Irene Reid, among others. $20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
Friday October 4 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Live on Esther Street with Salsa Night with Sebastian Natal Latin	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer, proficient across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. At age 10, Sebastian performed as a pianist and percussionist alongside with Malumba Gimenéz, Eduardo Da Luz, Washington Ocampo, and Perico Gularte, notables in Uruguayan folklore. From 2003-2007, he played for Argentinian national artists including Egle Martin, Donald and Palito Ortega, and toured with Sonora Borinquen. He moved to New York in 2008 and has played with Kambalache Negro, Roberto Blades, Tony Vega, Luigy Texidor and Tirso Duarte, and toured with Conrad Herwig, Mayito Rivera, Jesús Díaz, and Danny Lozada. He is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, nominated by the Grammys for the Best Latin Jazz Album of 2014 and 2021. In his production work, Sebastian has worked with 5-time Grammy Award winner Willy Torres. $20/pp donation to the musicians

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