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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May 22
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9:00 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.
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Saturday
May 23
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8:00 pm | Seydurah & the Avecmoi Band of Blues
Blues, Funk, and Soul | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 With the spirit of Hot Blues and Funk, Seydurah Avecmoi, a protegé of the great Sweet Georgia Brown, is a fiery, dynamic blues vocalist who sings jazz, blues and soul.
Seydurah has headlined several packed shows at B.B.King's Blues club and Grill in Times Square and completed two successful tours in China at the House of Blues & Jazz and Friends and the JZ club, earning rave reviews. She also headlined with a full orchestra at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic VIP Gala held annually at the historic New York Public Library on Fifth Ave. Before Covid, Seydurah had a residency, fronting her own band, The Avecmoi Band of Blues at Arthur’s, every Wednesday at the Tavern in NYC, as well as monthly at the world renowned 55 BAR in NYC.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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Sunday
May 24
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5:00 pm | Thyme
Rock (classic), Soul, and Instrumental | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Thyme is a group of lifelong friends bringing fresh, groove-filled takes on familiar songs to intimate spaces. Blending jazz, soul, indie rock, R&B, and pop, the band reimagines classic favorites and unexpected modern covers with creative arrangements, and an easygoing, fun, in-the-moment feel - the perfect soundtrack for a cozy Peekskill day at the BeanRunner Café.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
May 29
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9:00 pm | RHYTHM RISING QUARTET, with Victor Catanzaro on vibraphone, Doug Correllus on piano , Ron Figueroa on bass, Tomas Martin Lopez on percussion
Latin, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Rhythm Rising Quartet is a talented ensemble of Hudson Valley musicians, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez. Their music blends Afro-Caribbean Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba, with the vibraphone adding a smooth yet fiery drive.
The quartet includes Victor Catanzaro on Vibraphone, Doug Correllus on Piano, Ron Figueroa on Bass, and Tomas Martin Lopez on Percussion.
The Rhythm Rising Quartet masterfully honors traditional Latin Jazz artists such as Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, and Mongo Santamaria. In addition to paying homage to these legends, they also infuse their set lists with a blend of original compositions and beloved standards. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or simply appreciate soulful rhythms, the Rhythm Rising Quartet promises an engaging musical experience.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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May 30
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8:00 pm | David Janeway Quintet:, with Eric Person (sax), Duane Eubanks (trumpet), Don Falzone (bass), and Tony Jefferson (drums)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 David Janeway's powerful and fluent playing has been heard in a wide variety of contexts, from straight ahead jazz with musicians such as Art Farmer, Craig Handy, Freddie Hendrix and Eliot Zigmund through Latin-Jazz artists such as Angel Canales and Sabor to Dakota Staton and The Supremes. He has several well received albums as a leader (featuring the likes of Bob Berg, Sonny Fortune, Harvie S and Tim Armacost) along with his critically acclaimed trio recordings with Cameron Brown and Billy Hart. He continues to perform extensively in the NYC club scene as well as venues throughout the US and Europe. His latest release on Steeplechase is, Live at Blue Llama, featuring his trio with Robert Hurst and Billy Hart and is available on all major streaming sites.
"It is no small feat to note that not only is Janeway's playing sparkling but so is his ability to write tuneful compositions." Michael P. Gladstone/All About Jazz
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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Sunday
May 31
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5:00 pm | Singer/Songwriter Gerry Cunningham in Concert
Rock (classic), Singer-Songwriter, and Pop/Soft Rock | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Gerry has been playing at venues in Hudson valley and NYC for a number of years. He is an accomplished songwriter with a large catalog and was a featured artist on NPR radio. His conversational style of original songs ranges from the singer songwriter category to blues-based rock and country. A proficient guitar player, he also plays a variety of acoustic covers of classic rock and pop favorites.
Donations to the musician are greatly appreciated. |
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Friday
June 5
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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
June 6
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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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June 7
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5:00 pm | The Song Circle
with Kati Mac (host), Amanda Homi, Brian Conigliaro, Paul Guzzone
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.
Amanda Homi writes colorful songs with a dash of exotic flavor to a pop sensibility, reflecting her travels and musical collaborations from around the world. She will be touring Europe this Summer and appearing at the Rochester jazz festival in June.
Brian Conigliaro is a jazz musician and songwriter who specializes in guitar and harmonica, steeped in the Jazz Blues tradition, and has recorded 5 studio albums.
Paul Guzzone, Bacon brother’s bassist and vocalist, Paul has released three albums and several singles of original music. He was voted National Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 Annapolis Songwriters Festival. His live performance style has been compared with that of Jimmy Buffet and Ray Davies.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
$10 admission |
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June 12
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9:00 pm | 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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June 13
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8:00 pm | Quarter to Four
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Quarter To Four is a jazz quintet based out of the Hudson Valley region of New York. It is comprised of Dean Aulogia (trombone), Barton Schindler (saxophone), William Beveridge (keyboards), Ralph Mills (bass), and Paul Carroll (drums). This group of active music professionals has played in a diverse set of venues, and the musicians pride themselves in always providing a fun mix of classic jazz and contemporary favorites.
Quarter to Four has been building a steady following since its inception in 2024. Quarter To Four is thrilled to be making its first-time appearance at The BeanRunner Cafe.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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June 14
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5:00 pm | 3 WHEELS OF THE TRIKE, John Banrock, Paul JM, and Fred Gillen, Jr.
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 John Banrock (bassist) is a Hudson Valley based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. John weaves heart and humor into song. He has released 12 full-length albums of original compositions. His live performance tools include vocal, guitar, harmonica and foot tambourine.
Paul JM (drummer) is a musician, composer and visual artist who has been living in Peekskill since 2010. As founder of FUTURE ONE, he has released 2 full-length albums (Lost Mighway, Do We Need Another Psycho), and is currently working on a third. Come and get some insight on his songwriting and the quirky lyrics within.
Fred Gillen Jr, (lead vocal and guitar) was brought up in Verplanck and a long time Peekskill and Croton resident, has released 12 full-length solo albums to great critical acclaim. He’s performed all over the world, from Kathmandu to Kentucky, from Peekskill to Prague, sharing the stage with his heroes like Pete Seeger, Merle Haggard, and others.
$15 suggested at the door.
Call for reservations 914-737-1701. |
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June 19
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9:00 pm | Highway 41
Rock (classic) | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Hailing from NYC, Highway 41 plays the music of The Allman Brothers Band. In addition to the classics, they play many lesser-known songs, including many from their 2004 studio album "Hittin' the Note".
Highway 41 members include Russell Webb - bass, David Kaminsky- keyboards and lead vocals, Ed Ulseth - lead and rhythm guitar, slide guitar, Mike Marinic - lead and rhythm guitar, and Tom Pragliola - drums
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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June 20
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8:00 pm | GRAMMY Nominee & raga jazz pianist Charu Suri, featuring virtuoso flutist Premik Russell Tubbs
Jazz, World | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Join GRAMMY Nominee "raga jazz" pianist, Charu Suri, and virtuoso flutist Premik Russell Tubbs, as Charu debuts her new album, Bossa Raga, blending Brazilian music with ragas.
CHARU SURI is an award-winning Indo-American jazz composer and pianist who treads fearlessly between genres, blending her unique and trailblazing style fusing Indian ragas with more traditional jazz. Her latest album, SHAYAN, is nominated for a Grammy for the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album (Jazz). Her album Rags & Ragas reached #3 on the iTunes jazz charts.
Premik Russell Tubbs, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, virtuoso master of all saxophones, all genres of flutes, & EWI, spans from jazz fusion to global to traditional eastern melodies. He has toured the world and performed with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin & The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Whitney Houston, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Shankar, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Billy Joel, among others.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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Friday
June 26
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm | Alex Smith Organ Trio
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. Musicians include Alex Smith - Hammond Organ, Jeff Barone - Guitar, and Tony Jefferson - Drums.
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 adm. For reservations call 914-737-1701. |
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June 27
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8:00 pm | Ray Blue Summer Series opens
with TK Blue presents Planet Bluu
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Multi-instrumentalist T.K. Blue, also known as Talib Kibwe, was born in New York City of a Trinidadian mother and Jamaican father. A musician of the highest caliber, T.K. Blue was Dr. Randy Weston's chief saxophonist/flutist, arranger, and musical director for over three decades. He also worked with vocal legend Jimmy Scott for close to 10 years until his passing.
T.K. Blue's artistry is found on over 85 recordings and he has performed with master musicians including Abdullah Ibrahim, Sam Rivers, Dr. Randy Weston, Jimmy Scott, Chico Hamilton, Archie Shepp, Chris McGreggor, Dizzy Gillespie, Pharoah Sanders, Idrees Sulieman, Benny Powell, Billy Harper, Dewey Redman, Alex Blake, Jamil Nasser, Idres Muhammad, Big Black, and Azzedin Weston, among others.
T.K. Blue has released 12 CDs as leader and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Iridium, Birdland and in numerous Jazz Festivals around the globe.
Reservations at 914-737-1701.
Sponsored by Westchester Arts Council and M&T Bank |
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July 17
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9:00 pm | Todd Isler
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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