Thursday, May 3

Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Anthem Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (modern)	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Anthem is a pop-rock band from Bedford, NY. Their catchy tunes, written by lead singer Jack Wright, range from acoustic pop to contagious rock anthems. Anthem’s 5 members include brothers and sister Jack, Ella, and Max Wright, Ryan Lehning, and Evelyn Higbee. All currently attend high school. Donations to the musicians are greatly appreciated.
Thursday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Opening Act with Poet Gold	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Dutchess County NY Poet Laureate, Gold’s poetry balances the written word with performance, delivering Spoken Word Poetry that is both transformative and entertaining. She is the New York State Dutchess County recipient of the “2014 Individual Artist Tier Grant” awarded by Arts Mid-Hudson funded by NYSCA. Gold has received numerous commissions for original poems - most recently by the world renowned Omega Institute for their 2014 ‘Women Serving Women Summit”. Gold is the featured poet in the upcoming reality series “26 Mics N 26 Weeks”. Her book, “When My Soul Speaks, I Scribe…poetry” is available on Amazon.
Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Ed Marris & Peter Brittain Acoustic, Jazz	Zephyr Restaurant 302 Main Street Pine Hill, NY   See Map
	Ed on accordion and Peter on guitar playing your gypsy jazz favorites. You won't believe how perfect their music is!
Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm	First Thursdays Singer Songwriter Series with Don and Maureen Black Singer-Songwriter	High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road High Falls, NY   See Map
	Join us for a wonderful night of music! Great food! Great music! GREAT times! Hosted by Don and Maureen Black at the High Falls Cafe, located on the Stone Dock Golf Course in High Falls
Thursday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Jeff Mercel (LP Release) & Kristín Anna Instrumental. Intimate, piano-driven songs, with/without voice	BSP Kingston 323 Wall St Kingston, NY   See Map
	Hudson Valley-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Jeff Mercel (Ultraam, formerly of Mercury Rev) performs pieces from his new LP, Lunescapes Volume One—a series of instrumental vignettes, intimate landscapes, and lo-fi fantasies—accompanied by an ensemble of strings and electronics. Featuring: Matthew Cullen - fx processing, Tyler Wood - addl keyboard and analog synth, Jonathan Talbott - violin, Jane Scarpantoni - cello, with visual collaborations by D. James Goodwin. Icelandic artist Kristin Anna (formerly Kria Brekkan of Múm) performs music from "I Must Be The Devil", a cycle of songs, finely woven arrangements of emotions, and confessions of loss and longing, that she has been writing for over a decade. Drew Piraino of Psychic Troubles Tapes will be manning the decks between sets, playing piano/ambient tracks from his vast cassette collection. $10 | 18+ | 7:30 Doors / 8PM Show Event Info
Thursday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Negro Manifesto ~ Album Release! with Dana Murray, Darius Jones, Andrew Bailie, David Hawkins, Reg Wyns, Plus Special Guests	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	A presentation in The Falcon's continuing series - A Celebration of Black American Culture - to include artistic performance and progressive exploration and exchange. "The purpose of Negro Manifesto is to motivate constructive dialogue between people who might otherwise not cross paths. I want to bring people together from different ethnic backgrounds, religions, sex, political affiliation, tax bracket, etc. Most people find that they actually have more in common than they do differences." - Dana Murray. After attending the Berklee College of Music on scholarship, Omaha native, Murray moved to NYC on the advice of jazz legends Max Roach and Victor Lewis. He toured the world with Wynton Marsalis and began gigging with Donald Byrd, Jimmy Witherspoon, Roy Hargrove, Sherman Irby, Marc Cary and Russell Gunn, among others. As a producer, he has worked with local and commercial labels as well as Blue Note Records releases. Negro Manifesto Sampler: https://youtu.be/DUxn3Y1UhRA
Thursday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Letterii	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	An evening of original indie rock at the Falcon Underground. Featuring: Dante DeFelice (vocals/guitar), Elliot Cash (guitar), Duncan Clark (bass), and Matt Bliss (drums) Anti Folk band from Marlboro NY, Letterii, will break your heart and make you laugh/cry with their infectious songs. Sounds of the 60's folk and underground rock movement dance behind avant-garde arrangements, floating electric guitar chatter, and DeFelice's crafty wordsmith work paired with his charismatic stage antics. Letterii is currently in their home studio working on their first album and playing a handful of shows in and around the Hudson Valley. Frances Ethel Gumm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xo1lokQDUQ
Thursday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Open Mic Night - The FIRST Thursday each month! with host Jess Erick Open Mic	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Our once-monthly Open Mics are mainly Acoustic, but most styles of music are welcome. All talented artists are invited to take the stage and enjoy one of the most talked about music venues in Westchester. We have a full back line including mics, amps and a keyboard. And don't forget to bring your friends! SIGN UP begins at 7:30 and ends at 10pm. Performers allowed two songs, at the discretion of the host /and /or based on length of sign-up list. **Free Admission**

Friday, May 4

Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Happy Hour with with Keith Newman Acoustic	Oscar Brown's 2514 State Route 52 Liberty, NY   See Map
	Keith Newman performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Pink Floyd and more.
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Real Country Music in Cold Spring with Way Behind The Sun Country	The Silver Spoon 124 Main Street Cold Spring, NY   See Map
	Way Behind The Sun - the Hudson Valley's hottest new band - will bring the music of the Byrds, Eagles, Gram Parsons, and more country sounds to the Silver Spoon in Cold Spring. Male/Female vocals, dual lead guitar, three part harmony!
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Reggae Funk Blues Jam Rock with Dire Wolf, Steven Repka, Peter Squires Jazz, Roots Music, and Ska	Beacon Hotel 424 Main St Beacon, NY   See Map
	Dire Wolf (with Steven Repka and Peter Squires) will be performing at Beacon Hotel, Friday, May 4th, 7-10pm, playing Grateful Dead covers plus some acoustic reggae, funk & blues originals. Relax with some good food/drinks and enjoy some excellent music in a great atmosphere at the Beacon Hotel. See you there!
Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Original Funked up Blues & Rock -N- Roll w/ Soul with The Barn Cats Funk, Blues, and Soul	Cabernet Franks 38 Main Street Parksville, NY   See Map
	A whole lot of New Orleans in the Catskills...... This ain't no mouse music Baby !! Barn Cats website
Friday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm	Choral and Guitar Ensembles Concert	SUNY Ulster-Quimby Theater 491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	A tapestry of many moods, musical genres, and themes performed by the College Chorus and Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt, and SUNY Ulster’s Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Greg Dinger.
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Bossa Nova, Blues & Beyond! with Mark Sganga, Sue Williams, Charles Descarfino Jazz, Blues, and Latin	The Old 76 House 110 Main Street Tappan, NY   See Map
	An evening of Bossa Nova, Blues & Beyond with Int'l Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Mark Sganga, bassist Sue Williams and drummer Charles Descarfino! Website - https://marksganga.com/ Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/MarkSganga Mark Sganga’s fingerstyle guitar weaves a rich tapestry of beautiful melody, dynamic rhythm, & imaginative improvisation. Fusing influences from South America & around the world, Mark creates an entrancing travelogue, as an instrumentalist, bandleader, singer/songwriter & educator. Details
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Aztec Two-Step, Rex Fowler, Steven (Muddy) Roues, Dodie Pettit	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	AZTEC TWO-STEP features Rex Fowler & Friends: As Neal Shulman is on hiatus from touring, after the passing of his beloved wife Karen, Rex Fowler welcomes Steven “Muddy” Roues (Jon Pousette-Dart) on double bass; and Dodie Pettit (Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats”) on vocals and guitar, to the Aztec Two Step stage. The ensemble will present vintage fan favorites as well as highlights from their newest release “Naked” (2017). In 1972, Aztec Two-Step burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step. Their first album, along with their subsequent albums for RCA Records were staples of progressive FM and college radio and helped to bring the folk/rock music of the 1960s into the 70s and beyond. Their newest release is simply called “Naked” and it remains true to form - revealing, transcending, and very cool.
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Fred Zepplin, Andreas Humpert, Alan Paul, Eric W. Nies, Billy Paschal	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	This classic rock band from the Hudson Valley, led by Fred Zepplin, has developed a reputation for unconventional song selection, soaring vocals and a unique performance style - unexpected from a ukulele-fronted band! The band celebrates Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, David Bowie, Pearl Jam, and of course Led Zeppelin. Although Fred Zepplin has opened for numerous national acts, their tagline "Live, local and homegrown rock" is well-respected and supported in clubs and bars throughout Orange County NY, and its neighboring territories. Fred Zepplin has headlined at notable Hudson Valley venues, including The Falcon and The Falcon Underground; The Chance Theatre, Sugarloaf Performing Art Center, Orange County Choppers Cafe and Brian's Backyard BBQ. Featuring: Fred Zepplin / Leader/Vocals/Ukulele, Andreas Humpert / Guitar, Alan Paul / Bass, Eric W. Nies / Keyboards, and Billy Paschal / Drums
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Acoustic Music & Vino... with Ang 'n Ed Acoustic Duo Acoustic	Di'Vine Wine Bar 1 Market St Wappingers Falls, NY   See Map
	Ang 'n Ed will be making their debut at this beautiful place! Hope to see you there...
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:30 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 to create a ".... new sound Cuboricua.” Great food, fine wine, the best in live music. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. Reservations held until 8 p.m. Admission $15
Friday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Rock n Roll with Steel Rock (modern), Covers, and Pop/Soft Rock	The Alley Kat 1677 U.S. 9 at SpinsBowl Wappingers Falls, NY   See Map
	Steel returns to The Alley Kat! Stop by for local band Steel playng all the classics as well as current tunes and a handful of their own music! Great food, impressive selection of craft beer, mixed drinks and the fabulous music of Steel! More Info
Friday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	www.longridgetavern.com with "From A Distance", Diane Diachishin, John Lawrence Americana, Acoustic	Long Ridge Tavern 2635 Long Ridge Rd Stamford, CT   See Map
	Live entertainment with affordable homey food , in a warm New England atmosphere. "From A Distance" performs Americana folk roots music- from bluegrass to British Isles.
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm	Funky, Rockin' Blues & high-energy FUN! with Shadetree Mechanics Blues, Rock (classic). R&B	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Shadetree Mechanics was inducted into the 2015 NY Blues Hall of Fame. (They've always been in ours!) They were also runners up for the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) Memphis Blues competition the four years running. Shadetree plays a mix of standard & contemporary Blues and Rock with a little bit of N'Orleans thrown in. Everything from Muddy Waters and Etta James to BB King and Buddy Guy to Eric Clapton and Hendrix. Plus originals like "The More I Drink, The Better You Look" and "Wash My Blues". The band includes Mike "The Rev" on vocals, percussion & washboard, Elmo John on bass, Mark Redman on guitar, Ray G on drums and Pat G on keys, with the occasional cameo by "washboard Rich". Come help us welcome Shadetree Mechanics back to our stage. You won't sit down all night!! **$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** Entertainment Fee goes directly to the band. Thank you for supporting live local music.
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Hurley Mountain Highway - HMHBand Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic)	Whistling Willie's American Grill 738 Route 9 Fishkill, NY   See Map
	HMHBand IS BACK at Whistling Willie's Fishkill location! Join us at Whistling Willie's American Grill for the best Feel-Good Music from the '60s and '70s (and beyond)! Great music, great drinks, great food, great crowd, and a very cool vibe! It's gonna be a whole lot of fun! If you love acoustic-electric music, you're gonna love HMHBand and their "Feel-Good Music" vibe! For more information: 845-897-0100
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	jB's GoGo Boogaloo Dance Party!! with Jeremy Baum Dance, Funk, and Latin	Keegan Ales 20 Saint James Street Kingston, NY   See Map
	Get down with the get down : go to an event where there is dancing, and start dancing. Boogaloo : a genre of Latino popular music of especially New York in the 1960s influenced by soul and rhythm and blues ; also : a dance performed to boogaloo music Go-go dancers : Ladies who dance to hype up and entertain the crowd at clubs. Go-go's often wear covers over their boots called fluffies and fishnet tights. Girl (1): OMG that girl has some insanely fluffy boots! Girl (2): Oh! The Go-go dancer? Yeah. I'd kill to party like her in those fluffies. Jeremy Baum - Hammond B3 Organ/Vocals TBA - Guitar/Vocals Manuel Quintana - Drums/Vocals Jay Collins - Sax/Flute/Vocals Carlos Valdez - Percussion
Friday 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm	John Popper Blues. Blues Rock	Bearsville Theater 293 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Doors 8 PM // Show Starts At 9 PM American musician and songwriter, born 29 March 1967 in Chardon, Ohio, USA. Purchase tickets here!
Friday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	David Kraai Singer-Songwriter, Country, and Folk/Traditional	Birdsall House 970 Main Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	David Kraai swings by this excellent craft beer gastropub to dole out two solo sets! Great food, amazing drinks and fine country folk music... it doesn't get any better!
Friday 10:00 pm to 1:00 am	Rollin' in to Peekskill with The Other Band Rock (classic), Dance, and Rock (modern)	The Hudson Room 23 S. Division St. Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The Rock & Roll Medicine Show returns to The Hudson Room in Peekskill NY on Friday May 4. Curtain goes up at 10pm as we crank up the Dance rock, Party tunes and Classic hits from the big stage of this excellent venue. See why THE OTHER BAND is still the premier party band in the Hudson Valley. Join us and find out for yourself. And bring all your friends, too!

Saturday, May 5

Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	New Venue with Bill's Toupee Covers, Dance	Woodbury Brewing Company 738 Main Street south Woodbury, CT   See Map
	craft beers full stage, pro sound BYO food or order in
Saturday 8:00 pm to 12:00 am	2018 OpeningCelebration with Dorraine Scofield, 3/5 of Thunder Ridge Country, Covers, and Pop/Soft Rock	Crystal Brook Resort (Brauhaus) 430 Winter Clove Road Round Top, NY   See Map
	Come out to the Mountain Brauhaus for a very fun night. Brauhaus is now in its 70th season and is a wonderful family-run resort with a nice dance floor. Great food, and beer too! Check it out. 1-800-999-7376 JB Hunt, Chris Walsh & Dorraine will be the trio this evening and have been playing new country music together in the band for 26 years!

Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	De Nada, Tony Velez - tres, Jeremy Baum - keys, Sammy Dandrades - vocal/percussion, Mark Usvolk - bass, Ernie Colon - percussion Latin	Lydia's Cafe & Bar 7 Old US Highway 209 Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	Cinco de Mayo celebration with music by "De Nada" Mexican food served along with margarita specials. Dinner reservations recommended Menu and event calendar
Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Kingston CoffeeHouse / Open Mic - The Hudson Valley Folk Guild with Stuart Kabak Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter	Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd. Kingston, NY   See Map
	If Joni Mitchell and Harry Chapin were to have had a musical "love child", it would be very possible that the child would be Stuart. Like Harry Chapin, Stuart is a vivid and precise lyrical story teller. Like Joni, he often uses a number of arcane open tunings. Combining the two you get vivid story songs with deep and often spiritual affectation and a pleasing melody to help the words sink in. Stuart has been performing for years, with no less than five songs on the legendary Fast Folk album series (now in the Smithsonian). He has also received awards from several song writing contests including (most notably) 10 from the Great American Song Contest. His song "Mom's Guitar" was covered by "Gathering Time" whose album made it to #1 on the Folk charts. Two CDs to his credit and is currently working on a third. The open mic portion of the evening is a great opportunity for newcomers and seasoned performers with a welcoming, appreciative audience. All styles of music or spoken for more information and directions
Saturday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Acoustic Music & Java... with Ang 'n Ed Acoustic Duo Acoustic	Freight House Cafe 609 US-6 Mahopac, NY   See Map
	Ang 'n Ed will be doing their thing at the Freight House Cafe in Mahopac. Always a good time here!
Saturday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm	“A Jazz Timeline” Concert with Rob Fisch’s Intentional Jazz Ensemble, Peg Delaney , Bill Delaney, Gene Garone Jazz	Spencertown Academy Arts Center 790 State Route 203 Spencertown, NY   See Map
	Spencertown, New York–Rob Fisch’s Intentional Jazz Ensembe will return to Spencertown Academy Arts Center with “A Jazz Timeline” on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30pm. The group features Rob Fisch (trumpet), Peg Delaney (piano), Bill Delaney (upright bass), and Gene Garone (drums). Cabaret-style seating general admission tickets ($20 public, $15 Academy members, $10 students, and $5 for student members) may be purchased in advance via www.spencertownacademy.org and will be available at the door. This celebration of jazz history will highlight well-known selections and genres, including blues, swing, bebop, straight ahead, jazz-rock, free jazz, and contemporary jazz, as well as original compositions. The group will pay homage to the likes of Ray Henderson (“Bye Bye Blackbird”), Johnny Green (“Body and Soul”), Rogers and Hart, Gershwin, Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and more. The Academy is located at 790 State Route 203 in Spencertown, NY.
Saturday 8:00 pm	Strings Projects in Beacon with Tim Haufe, Patricia Santos Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Rock (modern)	Howland Cultural Center 477 Main Street Beacon, NY   See Map
	Tim Haufe with Strings: Influenced greatly by the neo-folk music prevalent in the Hudson Valley region where he grew up, Tim Haufe began playing around the area as a solo acoustic act, while maintaining a multi-instrumentalist role for his recording projects. A prolific writer, he has released seven albums. Haufe's music is beautiful, soulful, dynamic, volatile, desperate, and full of hope. This evening showcases his work with a string quartet rather than a traditional rock band. Patricia Santos is a songwriter and singing cellist who loves many different kinds of music. She draws on her classical training to meld the cello with non-classical styles and loves to continually learn new techniques or find new ways to use old ones. Her own songs range from blues to rock to folk and art-pop, and her debut EP "Never Like You Think" was listed on New York Music Daily's Top 50 NYC Albums of 2015. She is half of the singing cellist duo The Whiskey Girls and is an active freelancer. Buy tickets
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Cinco De Mayo Party with Jimmy Lee Duo Acoustic, Blues	Di'Vine Wine Bar 1 Market Street Wappingers Falls, NY   See Map
	Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Di'Vine Wine Bar with the Jimmy Lee Duo. Playing Acoustic Rock, Blues and Pop; Covers and Originals, Old & New. NO COVER!
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Lucky Peterson!, Tamara Tramell	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	The most dangerous triple threat working in the blues, Peterson has gained a reputation as one of the most preeminent performers of the modern era. A searing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s many talents are truly mind-boggling. 55 Arts Club Berlin: http://youtu.be/Gs_oAh2bodU Live at Estival, Lugano, Switzerland: http://youtu.be/2UBcaZnhy9k Tamara has released two acclaimed albums, relaunching her solo career, after being a rising star on the Dallas/Fort Worth scene before she met and married Lucky. The first proper Tamara Tramell Peterson album set for 2015 and a formidable touring schedule with Lucky across the US and Europe, a 'new' star is reborn. Tamara, with producer/songwriter Steve Washington is delivering a fascinating mix of southern soul and modern R&B, combining tough, edgy blues and the sassiness of pop female vocalist. DRIVING ME WILD: https://youtu.be/a7OC2p2ChU0
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Live Music By Bryan Gordon Acoustic	Aroma Thyme PO Box 731 165 Canal St Ellenville, NY 12428 Ellenville, NY   See Map
	Saturday Nights Rotating local acts performing favorites and some originals. Check out Aroma Thyme for great Live Music by Bryan Gordon, Saturday,May 5th @8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Deadgrass, C Lanzbom, Clarence Ferrari, Russ Gottlieb , David Richards, Matt Turk	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia from his earliest Jug Band days, through Old & In The Way, JGB, Garcia/Grisman and to The Grateful Dead. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk and Grammy award winner C Lanzbom have joined forces to form Deadgrass, an acoustic five piece band that celebrates the music of Jerry Garcia. Deadgrass has performed scores of shows throughout the tri-state region, including Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre, a co-headlining spot at the Capitol Theatre and festivals including Sterling Folk Fest. Deadgrass is making a name for themselves by playing electrified live shows with dynamic interpretation and glistening harmonies that are sure to thrill all the Jerry Garcia fans out there. Featuring: C Lanzbom (guitar/vocals), Clarence Ferrari (fiddle), Russ Gottlieb (banjo), David Richards (bass), Matt Turk (mandolin/lead vocals) Catfish John (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqRJvgVrhQ
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Ryan Hamilton Stand-up Comedy	Paramount Hudson Valley Theater 1008 Brown Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch with standout appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan. The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Showtime, Ryan Hamilton’s establishing him as one of the country’s favorite stand-ups. Ryan has impressed industry insiders by racking up a remarkable number of national competition wins and festival appearances, including winning The Great American Comedy Festival and Sierra Mist’s America’s Next Great Comic Search. He’s also a regular performer at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festivals with several international television performances including The Muppets Gala in Montreal and Sydney Opera House International Comedy Gala. Most recently, Ryan made of his most high profile appearances when he opened for Gad Elmaleh and Jerry Seinfeld at Carnegie Hall and released his first Netflix hour comedy special “Happy Face.” He’s often lauded for being a clean comedian, although his audiences span a broad spectrum. G Event Info/Ticket Link
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Valerie Capers Quartet, John Robinson (bass), Alan Givens (sax), Doug Richardson (drums), and special guest, Pito Castillo (congas) Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Dr. Capers has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Slide Hampton, Max Roach, and Paquito D'Rivera, among others; has recorded 5 albums: Portrait of Soul (Atlantic), Affirmation (KMA Arts), Come On Home (Columbia/Sony), Wagner Takes the 'A' Train (Elysium), and Limited Edition (VALCAP Records); and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. She plays regularly at the Knickerbocker in Greenwich Village and Lenox Lounge in Harlem. Her most noted compositions are Sing About Love, a critically acclaimed Christmas cantata produced by George Wein at Carnegie Hall; Sojourner, an operatorio based on the life of Sojourner Truth, performed by the Opera Ebony Company of NY; and Song of the Seasons, commissioned by the Smithsonian. Admission $15 For reservations, call 914-737-1701 Reservations held to 8 p.m. Come early: Great Food, Fine Wine & Beer.
Saturday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Story, Charlemagne Acoustic, Covers, and Singer-Songwriter	Piano Piano Wine Bar 1064 Main Street Fishkill, NY   See Map
	Music with the talented Story, Charlemagne. Covers and originals.
Saturday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	A Cinco De Mayo Rock Show for The Ages with Tangent - Classic Rock & Roll Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Rock (progressive)	Tamaqua on the Green 103 Ford Lea Road Westtown, NY   See Map
	Tangent returns to Tamaqua 19 years after our last performance here and we couldn't be happier than to be hosting Cinco De Mayo: Yep 5/5/18 at 9 pm . Come out to catch Pete Verutus on bass filling in for Gary. Pete is a legend (Groovy Tuesday fame) and is the consumant professional to work right in to Tangent's wheelhouse. Tamaqua is a great venue off Route 287 in Westtown and the party is always on. Great drinks and a spectaularly attentive staff. This will harken back to Tangent's roots so don't miss this show as a number of new songs will debut as we embark on our summer concert tour.. Hope to see you there.
Saturday 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm	Cinco de Mayo Party with The Bush Brothers Bluegrass, Country, and Americana	High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road (off Berme and Canal) High Falls, NY   See Map
	Gary and Roger TerBush have been playing music together for most of their lives. They started out as teenagers in various rock and acoustic acts. It wasn’t until the late 70’s that their musical interests really joined together to form what was, and has continued to be, a union of great singing and playing. Their music is a combination of traditional country, bluegrass and gospel music fused with contemporary acoustic sounds delivered with great vocals and instrumental solos. Directions
Saturday 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm	Nicole Atkins, Indianola Soul, Americana	Bearsville Theater 293 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY   See Map
	“A voice that could melt the heart of a devil… When Nicole Atkins sings, she sounds like Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline and Janis Joplin all rolled into one voice.” – NPR Named Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Artists To Watch” in 2007 for her debut album Neptune City, Nicole Atkins has appeared on numerous late night TV shows, including “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “Conan”, and “Later… with Jools Holland”, and featured in media outlets ranging from the New York Times to Time magazine. She has toured throughout the US and Europe, both headlining and also touring with The Black Keys, Mavis Staples, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Primal Scream, Chris Isaak and the Avett Brothers. Purchase tickets here!
Saturday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Pink Floyd. Genesis. Peter Gabriel. with Prognosis Rock (classic), Rock (progressive)	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Prognosis puts on a show like nothing you've seen in a small music venue. Video projections, dramatic lighting effects and, in true Peter Gabriel style, elaborate costumes. You've got to experience it to believe it. From Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon (see video below) to Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes to Genesis favorites. You will be riveted to your seat. The band features Joel Saks on vocals, Rob Russell on keyboards, Guy Porricell on drums, Tony Palladino on guitar, Steve Kranzlin on bass and doing the Video & Lights is Lisa Russell. Tables are reserved for diners, and you keep your table the entirety of the show. For Dinner & Show Reservations and best seating, please call 12 Grapes at 914-737-6624. **$12 Entertainment Fee or $6 with Dinner Entree** Entertainment Fee goes directly to the musicians. Thank you for supporting live music and the musicians we so admire. After the show, stay for 12 After 12 ... Late night eats and dancing with DJ Lex Zion! Performing Dark Side of the Moon at 12 Grapes
Saturday 11:59 pm to 2:00 am	12 Grapes after 12 with DJ LexZion Dance, Rock (classic)	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The hottest AFTER HOURS SCENE in Peekskill!! DJ & dancing! $3 Buds / Bud Lights $4 Shots / $6 Wines & other drink specials After-hours menu includes Grilled Cheese with Fried Egg, Belgium Waffle, Scrambled Egg Tacos, Wings, Fries & more... FREE ADMISSION after 11:30. 21 & over.

Sunday, May 6

Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm	Sunday Brunch with Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis, Robert Bard, Mark Dziuba, Eric Parker	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Featuring: Big Joe Fitz/Vocals/Harmonica/Guitar, Robert Bard/Bass, Mark Dziuba/Guitar and Eric Parker/Drums. ‘Soulful, swinging, pre-rock era blues and more.' Singer, harmonica man, and band leader, Big Joe Fitz continues as one of the leading personalities in the Hudson Valley's vibrant music scene for over 30 years. Synonymous with soulful music and outstanding musicianship, Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis, deliver an eclectic playlist of American classics, ranging from Bobby Bland to Johnny Mercer to Ernest Tubb and beyond. The ensemble's live shows are warm, entertaining and engaging - a timeless Falcon favorite. Big Joe Fitz's current release "Shoulda Known Better" (2016) includes some classic tunes as well as a few obscure nuggets. BJF Sampler: https://youtu.be/ENJ27Fq-Q2A
Sunday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Wind and Stone Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock, and Folk/Traditional	The High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road High Falls, NY   See Map
	This band offers great acoustic entertainment, pleasing to all generations. Their styles include, but are not limited to: Rock, Pop, R&B, Folk, and Jazz. Band members include Jim Hession on vocals and guitar, Krisha Stoever on vocals, and Julian Berman on vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Directions
Sunday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm	Music among the vineyards with Keith Newman Acoustic	Bashakill Vineyards 1131 South Road Wurtsboro, NY   See Map
	Keith Newman performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, CSN&Y, Pink Floyd and more.
Sunday 3:00 pm	Sunday concert of Scottish-inspired music with Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Folk/Traditional, World. Scottish	The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road Olivebridge, NY   See Map
	Alasdair Fraser’s dynamic fiddling is joined by the vibrant cello of Natalie Haas for an inspiring concert of Scottish-inspired world fusion music! Presented as part of the Ashokan Concert Series. Buy tickets
Sunday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Our Stage is Your Stage with 12 Grapes KIDS Open Mic Night! Acoustic, Open Mic	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	12 Grapes Kids Open Mic is a showcase for talented musicians and singers ages 6 - 17. It's one of the longest running Open Mics for young people in Westchester. Sing solo or with a band. Bring your guitar, bass, sax, flute or whatever instrument you play. We provide a drum kit, keyboard, amps and microphones. iPod backing music can be accommodated, however internet connection not available, so please have your song pre-set. Our Kids Open Mic has become a popular favorite, and is always full of surprises and incredible talent. Come to perform or just come to listen! Sign-up begins at 5:30. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the entire family and enjoy a night of great food and great musical fun. Please make dinner reservations early, as we often sell out. **Free Admission**
Sunday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Peekskill High School’s Contemporary A cappella Group with The City Singers, with Magic in the City Acoustic	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The City Singers are an ambitious, contemporary A cappella group willing to tackle such vocal arrangers as Paris Rutherford, Darmon Meader and just about anything by the Pentatonix whose song, “Mary Did You Know” performed by The City Singers and posted on Facebook garnered 15K views in 24hours. Four years in the making, the City Singers are a product of the Vocal division of the Performing Arts department in the Peekskill City School District. Along with their stunning vocal timbre and rhythmic precision the groups vocal range spans from low bass to high soprano 1, covering all sectors of the vocal spectrum. The City Singers are known for the interpretation of the “National Anthem” placing them in high demand by many outside organizations. Suggested donation to benefit the PHS vocal progam.
Sunday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Sunday Evening Jazz with CMS: The Directors, Karl Berger, Ingrid Sertso, Steven Bernstein, Peter Apfelbaum, Ken Filiano, Billy Martin	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	This All Star cast, promises to deliver an evening of extraordinary music - through their deep connection with one another and their involvement in the legendary Creative Music Studio workshops, where the spirit of music reaches for the sky! Instant compositions will be performed, based on melodies by Karl Berger, Don Cherry and Ornette Coleman. A studio recording of "Together" (released Fall 2017) will be available for everyone in the audience. "The Directors": Karl Berger / Vibes / Piano, Ingrid Sertso / Vocals, Steven Bernstein / Trumpet, Peter Apfelbaum / Tenor Sax / Flute, Ken Filiano / Bass, Billy Martin / Drums
Sunday 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Nano Stern Latin. Indie-Folk-Rock-Jazz	Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY   See Map
	Widely recognized as the voice of his generation of young Latin American artists and social activists, topping charts, leading marches for freedom and equality across South America, and beloved by hundreds of thousands of fans across the world, Nano Stern is becoming a cultural icon in Latin music today. Nano Stern’s Indie-Folk-Rock-Jazz sound bridges Chilean tradition with fresh, global relevance. A social activist and timely poet, Nano was coined “the best young Chilean songwriter of his generation” by Joan Baez. Agile across a range of instruments, Nano is beloved by thousands and respected for his humble yet powerful artistry. Highly acclaimed as a recording artist, he is most beloved for his incredible live magic and contagious energy. Nano’s new album “Mil 500 Vueltas” to release on September 11th in the USA, has hit #1 iTunes mainstream in Chile. He features Joan Baez and Jorge Drexler among many others.

Monday, May 7

Monday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm	String Ensemble Concert	SUNY Ulster-Quimby Theater 491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	The College String Ensemble performs its spring concert under the direction of Anastasia Solberg.

Tuesday, May 8

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Wednesday, May 9

Wednesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground, Tim Regusis, Adam Cole, Jimmy Madison	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	The Falcon Underground invites jazz artists to SIGN -UP and SIT-IN at our monthly JAZZ SESSIONS. Join the music-making in The Falcon's warm intimate pub-beneath-the-club, one floor down from our world class live music stage. Stay posted for special guests! HOST: Tim Regusis/Piano Featuring: Adam Cole/Bass, and Jimmy Madison/Drums
Wednesday 7:30 pm	Community Band and Jazz Concert Jazz	Quimbt Theater-SUNY Ulster 491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
	Members of the SUNY Ulster Community Band under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. join members of the SUNY Ulster Jazz Ensemble/Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Robert Shaut and Dan Shaut in this invigorating annual concert.
Wednesday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Maple Mars, Rick Hromadka, Steve Berns, Jeff Legore, Ron Pak	The Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Fronted by ex-Double Naught Spies singer-songwriter Rick Hromadka, this venerable psychedelic pop/rock outfit has released four albums to rave reviews, and been featured in industry mags such as Billboard, Album Network, Shindig, Mojo, Hits Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, among others. The band has toured the US and Europe, opening for the Silver Sun Pickups, The Tubes, and the Lemonheads. Rick Hromadka is also a three-time Emmy-winning sound designer/mixer. These travelers have taken their influences to new territories as shown in their video "Starting Over (Again)" which was directed by Mark Helfrich (Dandy Warhols, Good Luck Chuck). Maple Mars’ music has also been featured in films and television. The band's current album, Galaxyland, includes sway-inducing tunes, heavy guitar sounds and sweet harmonies. Coming to a planet near you! Featuring: Rick Hromadka / Composer / Lead Vocals / Guitar, Steve Berns / Guitar, Jeff Legore / Bass, Ron Pak / Drums.

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