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
 Friday
March 31
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Lady Got Chops Women's Month Music Festival
with KJ Denhert & Band
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. |
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Saturday
April 1
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Tadataka Unno Trio, with Danton Boller (bass) & Winard Harper (drums)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Considered one of the Japanese most gifted jazz musicians, Unno mesmerizes his audiences with his technique, creativity, balanced sense and beautiful tone.
Born in 1980 in Tokyo, Japan Tadataka Unno began playing the piano at age 4. At age 9 he started to play jazz. He attended Tokyo University for Music and Fine Art where he studied music composition. Upon graduation, Unno joined Yoshio Suzuki's trio, where his career took off.
In 2008, Unno moved to the U.S. and, in 2010, was selected to attend Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead at the Kennedy Center in D.C. and the Jazz Rising Stars Program of Ravinia Festival in Chicago. Unno has performed with numerous jazz greats, including Winard Harper, Clifton Anderson, Eddie Allen, Hassan J.J. Shakur, Jerome Jennings, Essiet Essiet, Jim Cammack, Yasushi Nakamura, Jazzmeia Horn and many more. He is a member of Jimmy Cobb Trio and toured as a member of the Roy Hargrove Quintet until Roy’s passing.
Adm. $20
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For reservations call 914-737-1701 |
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Tuesday
April 4
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | BeanRunner Comedy Open Mic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Comedy open mic - 5-7 minute stage time. Sign up starts at 5:45. $5 to perform.
Happy hour from 4-6 pm. Purchase food and beer or wine before or during show. |
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Thursday
April 6
6:00 pm
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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 7
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Tony Leon and his Groupo Son Latino
Latin, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Born in Havana, Cuba, Tony Leon launched his singing career with Los Melodicos. He went on to work with the Niño Rivera Group and the distinguished Modelo de Miguelito Cuni band.
Tony arrived in New York in 1979 and became soloist for renowned trumpeter and orchestra leader Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros. Their album, Prefiero el Son, recorded with S.A.R. Records, went gold. His years with Chocolate included group concerts, where he worked alongside music greats such as Roberto Torres, Linda Leida, Papaito, Alfredito de la Fe, Alfredo Valdes, Jr. and Marino Solano.
In 1987, he became the lead singer for José Fajardo y Sus Estrellas. It was the legendary flutist and band leader, José Antonio Fajardo who gave Tony his title: El Leon del Bolero.
Tony has performed in concerts with Willie Chirino, Ray Baretto, David Valentino, Cachao, Hansel y Raul, Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco. He continues to delight audiences with his unique voice and mastery of the bolero.
Admission $20 |
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 Saturday
April 8
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Sundad
Acoustic, World | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Sundad is a World Fusion, New Age and acoustic Jam-Band, including father and son guitarists, John Eurell Sr. and John Eurell Jr. on guitar, Kendall Buchanan on bass and Abe Speller on drums.
Sundad's 1st CD, "Journey to Eternity", received a first round Grammy Nomination for 2005 Best Contemporary World Album. Their 2nd CD, "The Journey Continues", was released in June of 2008 and immediately hit the World/New Age radio spin charts at Number 3. The CD also received a 2008 1st Round Grammy Nomination for Best POP Instrumental Album.
Sundad's music has aired on the nationally syndicated "Echoes" radio show with host John Diliberto and the first track on the CD, "Open Sesame", was featured on NPR's "All Songs Considered: Open Mic" and was voted All-Time Best Guitars in the World Fusion category by GarageBand.com.
$20 admission. For reservations call 914-737-1701. |
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Tuesday
April 11
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | BeanRunner Comedy Open Mic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Comedy open mic - 5-7 minute stage time. Sign up starts at 5:45. $5 to perform.
Happy hour from 4-6 pm. Purchase food and beer or wine before or during show. |
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Friday
April 14
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Original Roots, Rock & Pop
with Frank Migliorelli & the Dirt Nappers
Rock (classic) | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers are back for a night of roots-rock originals. The Dirt Nappers will be there in full force.
$20 admission
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
April 15
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Circular Jazz Trio, special guest, Jesse Lewis, on guitar
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Circular Jazz is dedicated to the jazz and new improvised music tradition.
Multi-instrumentalist Dan Blake was dubbed a "virtuoso" by the New York Times and his music has been called "stunning" by All About Jazz.
Bassist Bryan Copeland studied with renowned classical bassist Satoshi Okamoto (New York Philharmonic), Larry Grenadier, Erik Revis, Drew Gress, and Harvie S, and has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz a Juan in Antibes, Vienne Jazz Festival, Lion Jazz Festival, NYC Winter JazzFestival, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Bob Myers has a rich history in jazz percussion and has performed with Mal Waldron, James Moody, Diane Schuur, Art Davis, Perry Robinson, Nina Sheldon, Ratzo Harris, and Cameron Brown among others.
Guitarist Jesse Lewis was hailed as a "poet of the steel string" (Stereophile Magazine) and his distinctive sound can be heard on projects crossing the worlds of jazz, pop, world music and electronica.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
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Sunday
April 16
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Fred Gillen Jr. in Concert
Folk/Traditional | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Peekskill native, NYFA (New York Foundation For The Arts) grant recipient Fred Gillen Jr has released nine full-length albums, to great critical acclaim, and has toured all over the U.S. and Europe. His songs have been featured on ABC's "All My Children," NPR's "Car Talk," CMJ's New Music Marathon Sampler, and in 2012 his version of Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got No Home" was featured on "Pete Remembers Woody," a collection of Pete Seeger's spoken stories about Woody Guthrie. Like Guthrie, his songs often reflect the struggles of the marginalized and forgotten, shining a light on both the despair and hope in the human condition. His live performances are spontaneous celebrations of all that it is to be human, he encourages participation, and he works hard to eliminate the "fourth wall" between performer and audience.
Admission $10.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Tuesday
April 18
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | BeanRunner Comedy Open Mic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Comedy open mic - 5-7 minute stage time. Sign up starts at 5:45. $5 to perform.
Happy hour from 4-6 pm. Purchase food and beer or wine before or during show. |
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Friday
April 21
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 914-737-1701 for reservations.
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Saturday
April 22
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Jacobs Ladder
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Freddie Jacobs, jazz trumpeter, composer, has toured with Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Eddie Palmieri, Jimmy McGriff, among others. He has performed at numerous venues including Sweet Basil, Village Vanguard, Village Gate, Birdland (uptown), BB King's WPB, and Falcon Arts Newburgh, among others.
Robert Spencer of All About Jazz calls Jacobs "a deft and versatile trumpeter...with verve and a smooth, fluent originality."
Krin Gabbard of CADENCE states that Jacobs "concentrates on melody, symmetry and beauty of tone, rather than macho displays of speed, volume and pitch".
Mark Goodale of JAZZ TRUMPET JOURNAL says Jacobs "gets around the horn with style and distinct creativity".
$20 admission. For reservations call 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
April 23
3:00 pm
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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, who loved audience participation. A fan noted on their Facebook page, "They sing a lot of the songs I love and they share new ones that I haven’t heard. They are true 'folkies' and offspring of Pete, each of them for most of their lives."
Hudson Valley Sally is known for their tight harmonies and joyful sound. They sing music designed to make you think and to inspire hope.
"Hudson Valley Sally sings with a freshness and innocence that reminds us why we fell in love with folk music in the first place." - Si Kahn
"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." - Charlie King
$15 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701, |
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Tuesday
April 25
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | BeanRunner Comedy Open Mic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Comedy open mic - 5-7 minute stage time. Sign up starts at 5:45. $5 to perform.
Happy hour from 4-6 pm. Purchase food and beer or wine before or during show. |
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Friday
April 28
7:00 pm
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9:00 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 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
April 29
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Lady Got Chops Women's Music Festival
with The Aimee Allen Quartet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "A brilliant singer and even more thoughtful lyricist" - H. Allen Williams, JazzTimes
Vocalist Aimée Allen performs regularly in NYC and abroad. She has sung with such renowned musicians including Romero Lubambo, Ron McClure, François Moutin, Rozwell Rudd, Ari Hoenig, and Yomo Toro. Her critically acclaimed release, Wings Uncaged, was named one of Downbeat Magazine's Best of 2018.
$20 admission. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
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Sunday
April 30
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm | The Porch Brothers
Americana, Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 The Porch Brothers are Richard Brooker and Tom Heany. They sing and play acoustic guitars and mandolin. Their songs are mostly American and mostly vintage, with generous handfuls of originals, contemporary gems and surprises thrown in. A typical set might include jazz from Duke Ellington or Django Reinhardt, a gem or two from John Prine, some standards, a country classic from Cindy Walker, a few fiddle tunes and some of heartwarming, heartbreaking originals.
Richard Brooker's deft touch on guitar and mandolin comes from decades of playing songs from American, Celtic, Gypsy and Brazilian traditions. Tom Heany is a Hudson Valley songwriter; his instruction manual is the great American songbook, and his newspaper is traditional American music.
They sing like well-loved old cars.
Donations to the musicians are greatly appreciated.
For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
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Thursday
May 4
6:00 pm
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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
May 5
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | The Esther Street Jam
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.
Show will be outside, weather permitting, or inside the BeanRunner Cafe.
For reservations call 914-737-1701.
$20 pp donation to musicians. |
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Friday
May 12
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Joe Duraes & The Skills
Acoustic, Alternative | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Joe Duraes is an independent artist. With his warm tenor and electrified acoustic alt-rock groove, Joe delivers narratives that explore topics of love, heartbreak, relationships, and the world we live in. Joe demonstrates how deeply meaningful and caring music can affect listeners and the world at large.
Joe and his band perform live as "Joe Duraes & The Skills", honoring their home base in Peekskill. Joe Duraes & the Skills opened for Gin Blossoms at The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. According to NYSMusic.com, "Though they were the opening act, the performance by Joe Duraes & The Skills put them at a level where they could have been mistaken as a co-headliner instead."
$20 admission. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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Saturday
May 13
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Norberto Goldberg's Latin Jazz Band
Latin | 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 and in numerous Broadway shows including Dancin’, A Chorus Line, Grease, Once On This Island, Newsies and On Your Feet! Norberto 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.
$20 pp donation to musicians. Show will be on Esther St, or inside. For reservations, call 914-737-1701 |
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Friday
May 19
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | CANCELLED. To be rescheduled in the new year.
with Cee Songbird and The Sound Travelers
Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Cee Songbird and the Sound Travelers are on a mission to present real R&B and blues with integrity, knowledge and soul. Featuring a dynamic female lead (Cee Songbird) and veteran musicians from bands like Steve Winwood, Roomful of Blues, Kool and the Gang, GE Smith Band, Taboo and Sam Waymon and the Magic Band, the band reflects their dedication to the stay true to the roots of real R&B/blues and to play that music with honesty and soul.
The band includes Cee Songbird-Vocals; Mario Giampaglia-Guitar; Laurence Holland-Bass; Scott Staton-Keyboard; Bernard Davis-Drums; and Tony Curry-Harmonica.
$20 admission
Take a listen - click here |
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Saturday
May 20
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Esther Street Jazz
with the Ray Blue Quartet
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 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 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. |
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Friday
May 26
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.
Show will be held outside on Esther St. In case of rain, the show will be held inside the BeanRunner Cafe.
$20 pp/donation to the musicians.
Call 914-737-1701 for reservations. |
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Saturday
May 27
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Joe Natale Jazz Quartet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Joe Natale is a Peekskill based saxophonist, composer and educator. Joe developed an interest in music at an early age and started playing clarinet in elementary school band. Upon discovering the saxophone and his passion for jazz, he enrolled at Lagond Music School in Elmsford, NY where he had the opportunity to study with such luminaries as Charlie Lagond, Kris Allen and Jon Irabagon. Joe holds a BM in Jazz Studies from The Hartt School and an MM in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase. He has had the privilege to study and play with accomplished musicians such as Ralph Lalama, Rene McLean, Abraham Burton, Jimmy Greene, Doug Munro, Richie Morales, Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis and many more. Joe can frequently be seen playing with the Afrobeat/Jazz/Funk band, The Brighton Beat.
$20 pp donation to the musicians. Show will be held outside on Esther St.
In case of rain, the show will be held inside the BeanRunner Cafe. |
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