Saturday, February 16

Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Saturday Soiree with Helen Avakian Acoustic, Covers, and Singer-Songwriter	Aroma Thyme Bistro 165 Canal St Ellenville, NY   See Map
	Spontaneous sets with requests from the music menu at the hippest spot in the Ellenville environs. Tasty organic fare from vegan to free range meat and seafood.
Saturday 9:00 pm	Special Valentines Show with HOTFLASH & The hormones, John Tobin Comedic. Variety	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	Special Valentines Show with HotFlash & The Hormones of "Bodles Opera House Variety Show" fame with special guest: John Tobin of WPDH radio Featuring the crazy brand of comedy that only John can deliver. Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $39.95 (Dinner & Show) / $20.00 Show Only Call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Not recommend for children under 17, but highly recommended for everyone else! Directions To Bodles

Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Vintage Folk/ Alt. Country Acoustic music with Thomas Earl Folk/Traditional, Country, and Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY   See Map
	Blend together Neil Young, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot and a touch of Bill Withers and you get a sense of Thomas Earl's music. Carrying on the tradition of classic singer songwriters, Thomas Earl writes original music with a focus on thoughful lyrics and acoustic instrumentation.
Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Eddie Solo at Muddy Cup in Catskill with The Locks, Eddie Fingerhut Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Rock (classic)	Muddy Cup in Catskill Main St. Catskill, NY   See Map
	Eddie is solo at The Muddy Cup in Catskill tonight. Looking forward to gettin' down with my bad self in this intimate setting. Come on out and see me, stop up and say hello.
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Enjoy - Great Food and Live Music with REALITY CHECK Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Dance	La Puerta Azul Route 44 Millbrook, NY   See Map
	Come to La Puerta Azul and enjoy a great meal in a beautiful setting. Then stay for drinks, and great live music. With REALITY CHECK. Bringing you only the best Modern, Classic, and Dance Rock. www.rcband.net
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	John Mueller...vocalist/guitarist, from "Karton Herz" Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Fire On The Mountain Rt. 52 Stormville, NY   See Map
	Enjoy a fun-filled night with outstanding food and a truly mesmerizing solo performance by a gifted singer/songwriter.
Saturday 8:00 pm to 12:00 am	TAKE ME CROSS THE RIVER FOR SOME REAL SOUL! with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, and ROSS RICE and PETER BUETTNER! Blues. and sweet soul music from muscle shoals and memphis!	starr place (formerly the rhinebeck grille) 6417 montgomery street rhinebeck, NY   See Map
	spread the news! JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL is back at STARR PLACE in RHINEBECK with very special guests ROSS RICE on B3 (ISAAC HAYES AL GREEN) and PETER BUETTNER on worldbeat horns (ANTHONY BRAXTON, KRISHNA DAS), plus JOE (NEVILLE BROS. MCGARRIGLE SISTERS, THE CHIEFTAINS) MEDWICK on drums and soul sacrificing vocals! (and ALWAYS special surprise guests like JIMMY FALLON and YOUNG BEN FINK!) "...best live show ever..." santa barbara independent for more info see joemedwick.com sou you KNOW it's got SOUL! joemedwick.com
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Carl Mateo Singer-Songwriter	The Café at Full Moon Resort 12 Valley View Rd. Big Indian, NY   See Map
	Full Moon Resort's Winter Music Cafe Series continues in 2008 with a performance by singer/songwriter Carl Mateo. Original tunes on guitar and keyboards and acapella roots American music. "When you listen to the music, you don't just hear it, you feel it..." -Ryan Flatt The performance is open to the public and admission is complimentary. Please call 845-254-5117 for more information. Full Moon Resort Music Event Page
Saturday 8:30 pm to 12:30 am	Smooth Jazz & R&B with the Dangling Success Motown/R&B, Jazz. Smokin' Smooth Jazz	Pamela's onthe Hudson Newburgh, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:00 pm to 1:00 pm	MY PLACE Marshalls Creek with U4EA Dance, Covers, and Motown/R&B	MY PLACE 5138 Milford Road & Route 209 East Stroudsburg 18302, PA   See Map
	Mega Party at MY PLACE Dance your ass off! Get out have some fun
Saturday 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm	A BIG brewery PARTY!!! with the BIG Shoe Motown/R&B, Blues, and Dance. PARTY!	Keegan Ale House 20 St James St Kingston, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:00 pm	LUTHER "GUITAR JUNIOR" JOHNSON & THE MAGIC ROCKERS Blues	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Grammy and W.C. Handy award-winning bluesman. "A stinging guitarist and a soulful singer." - Living Blues "Johnson is one of the leading exponents of Chicago blues..." - Downbeat More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Saturday 9:00 pm	Solo/Acoustic Rock & Soul with Steve Schultz Rock (modern), Singer-Songwriter, and Acoustic. Soul	Cubbyhole Coffeehouse 44 Raymond Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Steve Schultz performs solo & acoustic in support of his debut album, 'A Thin Line.'
Saturday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Major Rock & Roll with TRIAL & ERROR Rock (classic), Blues	SHOOTERS BAR & CAFE 165 Broadway Port Ewen, NY   See Map
	This is the first gig we played here, It should be a great time.
Saturday 9:00 pm	Exit 19 Covers	Skytop Steakhouse and Brewing Company 237 Forest Hill Drive Kingston, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:00 pm	Latin Style Dance Party! with Sabor Con Colour Latin	High Falls Cafe Rt 213 High falls, NY   See Map
	Sabor Con Colour takes a break from recording their new CD to play a live show! All original latin style music with influences from old school R&B, Do Wop & some Rock 'n' Roll. Fronted by Ralph & Tito Ortiz (Vocals, Congas, Timbales) & supported by Charlie Errante (bass, vox), Eddie Cercone (Drums), Johnny Bousquet (Keys) & Jimmy Eppard (guitar, vox). If you want to dance to some compelling latin grooves or just enjoy some great musicianship the High Falls Cafe is the place to be!
Saturday 9:30 pm to 12:00 am	Acoustic Open Mic with Sarah Morr Acoustic	John Martins 28 N. Main Street (Rte 94) Florida, NY   See Map
	Friendly Acoustic Open Mic at John Martins. Hosted by Sarah Morr. Bring your own instrument, let your music be heard!
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	Twisters headed for Hawthorne! with The Twisters Rock (classic), Blues, and Dance	Victor's 500 Commerce Street Hawthorne, NY   See Map
	Rick Salazar on guitar and vocals with Pete McCaw on bass and Richie Sarles on drums power up Classic Rock and Rockin' Blues. Extend your Valentines Day through the weekend and come on down and get TWISTED! The Twisters
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	LOW DOWN Rock (classic), Covers. DANCE/ROCK	THE PARROT BAY BAR & GRILL 10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST) STONY POINT, NY   See Map
	THIS BAND PLAYS THE BEST ROCK MUSIC. WHATEVER THE SINGER SINGS HE SOUNDS LIKE THE ORIGINAL ARTIST!! DOING THE TASTIEST CLASSIC ROCK THRU TODAY-- ZEPPELIN, YES, POLICE, BAD COMPANY STEELEY DAN, MOTOWN, BILLY JOEL, ACDC, TUBES, JOURNEY AND MUCH MORE!! LAST TIME THEY WERE HERE NO ONE WANTED THEM TO LEAVE, THE CROWD WAS GOING CRAZY!! WE WILL BE GIVING OUT FREE JELLO SHOTS!! ENJOY DINNER WHILE YOUR LISTENING TO THIS GREAT BAND! THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30. NEVER A COVER CHARGE!! 845-429-6180
Saturday 10:00 pm to 4:00 am	18+ NYC TOOL tribute Band 18+ with Schism, Ratboy, Tiger Piss Hard/Metal, Rock (modern). TOOL Tribute	Cabaloosa's 58 main st New Paltz, NY   See Map
	NYC Tool Tribute band Schism rockin' all your favorite TOOL songs from Opiate to 10,000 Days!!! They kick ass with a complete light show and shredding hard rock. Fro all TOOL/Hard rock fans this show is a must! Get here early before we fill to capacity. Opening up the carnage is local indie rockers Ratboy and punkers Tiger Piss. Show is 18+
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	Live Harmonica Blues music with Mike Bram & The Alternators (feat. Chris V.) Blues	O'Malley's 30 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco, NY   See Map
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	Cafe Internationale with Big Kahuna, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Dance, Covers, and Rock (classic)	Ramada Inn 1289 Route 300 Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Let the good times roll with Big Kahuna. 845-567-9429

Sunday, February 17

Sunday 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm	Saratoga Dance Flurry Farewell Swing Dance with Saints of Swing, featuring Miss Rene Bailey Swing/Jump, Big Band. ALL TYPES OF MUSIC	Saratoga Music Hall Third floor of City Hall, 474 Broadway at Lake St Saratoga Springs, NY   See Map
	The Dance Flurry is a weekend Festival for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! Dances - Performances - Workshops Jamming - Crafts...and more! Over 600 scheduled performers in seven venues. Over 250 events for all ages! No Partner Needed! Going solo or with your significant other, there are plenty of people who want to dance. Beginners to Experienced, there are dances for different levels, ages and abilities. Dances and dance workshops: Contra, Swing, Latin, Zydeco, Waltzes, Texas Two-Step, Salsa, Irish Step Dance, International Folk (from many countries), Squares, Clogging, Family music and dance events -- just to name a few. Music, concerts, music workshops, open jamming: African, Scottish, English, French-Canadian, Old-time American, Cajun, Afghan, Scandinavian, Irish, French, Latin, Balkan, Italian, and SO much more! Bring your instrument! We provide an Instrument Check room for all musicians. ALL INFO!
Sunday 6:00 pm	Metropolitan Hot Club	Maggie's in the Alley 39 Main St Chester, NY   See Map
	Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts / Metropolitan Hot Club web site: www.MetropolitanHotClub.com Maggie's In The Alley
Sunday 7:30 pm	Geoff Achison, John Reddan	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	US based Australian musician Geoff Achison has a reputation as a guitarist's guitarist. Equally adept at acoustic or electric styles, either choice can be beautifully intricate or feature high energy explosiveness. He has developed his own sound, without the aid of pedals or gadgets, and fans even say that you can recognise an Achison riff when you hear it. As a vocalist, Geoff possesses a rich, soulful voice that evokes favourable comparisons to Joe Cocker, Warren Haynes or Paul Weller. Add to this his award winning songwriting skills and you have the whole package. He has toured regularly around the globe and won honours on 3 continents. Years of touring, recording and performing has seen him share stages and open shows with such high calibre artists as Jorma Kaukonen & Hot Tuna, John Mayall, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Levon Helm and John Mayer as well as top Aussies 'Dutch' Tilders, Phil Manning, Jeff Lang and Tommy Emmanuel. / Opening the show: John Reddan. Web Site: www.geoffachison.com Doors open at 5:30 pm Tickets: $12.50 Advance / $15.00 Day of Show Order online or call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Directions To Bodles

Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm	A Sinatra Sunday Brunch with M J Croons Sinatra & Friends, Fresh Baking Done On Premises Cabaret. The Standards - Crooning Sinatra & Friends	Cafe Elite 1485 Rt. 9D - Stadium Plaza North of Beacon, NY   See Map
	Begining Feb. 10th Cafe' Elite Presents A Sinatra Sunday Brunch All You Care To Eat Brunch & Entertainment 10AM - 2PM In a Friendly Cafe Atmosphere Fresh Baking Done On Premises $8.99 Adults $4.99 Under 12 Call 845-831-3334 for Reservations and further Info. For Info & Directions
Sunday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Acoustic music with Chris Walsh Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY   See Map
Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Enjoy Polka Sunday with The GB's Contemporary. polka	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
	Performing in our Lava Lounge No cover charge
Sunday 6:00 pm	ELVIS IN IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT AT COASTERS with JOE "ELVIS" BORELLI, and DOREEN PEONE from Star Tracks Entertainment Rock (50's-60's), Country, and Motown/R&B	COASTERS SPORTS BAR AND REST. RT. 9W SIMMONS PLAZA SAUGERTIES, NY   See Map
	Join us tonight at Coasters Sports Bar in the Simmons Plaza on RT. 9W in Saugerties N.Y. for a step back in time with THE KING. Joe "Elvis" Borelli will be bringing back a few memories of one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. Joe Borelli will be singing all of your favorite songs from the King.If you didn't take your sweetheart out for Valentines Day you can make it up to her and bring her to see the King in action! Also preforming tonight will be Doreen Peone from STAR TRACKS ENTERTAINMENT. Accompaning Joe with the oldies from 1950 and 60's. Also singing a few of your favorites from the ladies of country such as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Don't miss this early night of fun at COASTERS!!!!!
Sunday 7:00 pm	E˛ Returns to Hunter with Eric Erickson Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Pop/Soft Rock	The Prospect Restaurant at Scribner Hollow Route 23A Hunter, NY   See Map
	Scribner Hollow is a wonderful resort with a fantastic restaurant in a cozy setting, beautifully complementing Eric's tunes. Call 518-263-4211 or click here for more information.
Sunday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	New World Words and Music with Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon contemporary folk	New World Home Cooking Company Route 212 Woodstock, NY   See Map
	The Hudson Valley's premiere singer/songwriters. Make a reservation for dinner during the show and experience a menu unlike any other. No cover charge; $10 minimum. Call 845-246-0900 for reservations. click here for more information
Sunday 7:00 pm	SEAN KELLY of the Samples, with special guest AMY LABER Singer-Songwriter	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Sean Kelly is the founder, chief songwriter, lead singer, and guitaristof the Samples, the Colorado-based bluegrass and reggae-inspired rockers. Sean's talent can be heard on albums by artists as diverse as Badly Drawn Boy (drums) and INXS (vocals). As in the Samples, Kelly's solo work is "Grateful Dead meets Neil Young" in nature. More info at the Towne Crier Cafe

Monday, February 18

Monday 7:30 pm	Celtic Session Folk/Traditional. Traditional Irish Music	New World Home Cooking 1411 Route 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Pleae join us every Monday for the Celtic Sessions. You can sing and play or simply sit and enjoy live traditional Irish Music. No Cover!
Monday 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm	Celtic & Irish Session Irish (traditional), Celtic, and Folk/Traditional	New World Home Cooking Route 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	If you already play or would like to learn Traditional Celtic, Irish and French Canadian music you are welcome to play and sing with us! Or just come to and listen & enjoy. Celtic harp, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, flutes, and more. We have a session every Monday night. No cover. for directions

Tuesday, February 19

Tuesday 8:00 pm to 12:00 am	Blues Dance Party and Jam with Richie Colan Blues Revue Blues, Swing/Jump, Big Band	High Falls Café Rt. 213 and Mohonk Rd. High Falls, NY   See Map

Wednesday, February 20

Wednesday 6:00 pm	Karen Beals, Dave Myers	Maggie's in the Alley 39 Main St Chester, NY   See Map
	Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts / Hudson Valley's favorite duo: Karen & Dave in their 3rd year at Maggie's having fun, taking requests and performing light jazz - The perfect Wednesday night out! / Call 845-469-tapa(s) for reservations. Maggie's In The Alley

Wednesday 4:00 pm	OPEN MIC NIGHT Open Mic	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Hosted by Buzz Turner. All welcome. Performers sign up between 5 PM and 7 PM More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Wednesday 8:00 pm	The Rausch Brothers Contemporary	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
	A Monticello-based Band Performing in our Lava Lounge No cover charge
Wednesday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Open Mic Blues Night with Upstart Blues Allstars Blues, Blues, and Blues	Hyde Park Brewing Co. Rt. 9 Hyde Park, NY   See Map
	We want to thank all of you for supporting this show. This is the midweek place to be for the BLUES in the Hudson Valley. Always an enthusiastic audience at this well attended mid week show. Great food, home brews, a friendly wait staff, and a house band with history keep this show running strong. NO COVER CHARGE!!!!
Wednesday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	HOULIHANS REST. AND BAR IN POUGHKEEPSIE NY with KARAOKE FUN NIGHT with Star Tracks/CANCELED!!!!!, I apologize for the cancellation of this event Motown/R&B, Country, and Rock (50's-60's)	HOULIHANS RESTAURANT////CANCELED!!!!!as of 2/18/08 2001 South Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Houlihans is located in the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall next to JC Penny, one of the finest places to dine and relax after work. The amazing selection of food on the menu will entice you to sample something new and exciting. Whether you decide to sit at the large square bar or grab a dining table you will be entertained by the multiple large screen tv's throughout the restaurant. Starting at 9PM Star Tracks Entertainment is in the bar with some HOT KARAOKE FUN that is just what you need on a cold winter night! There's never a dull moment with STAR TRACKS. Lots of audience participation and talented people waiting to be discovered! So why sit home on Wed. nights when you could be singing in The Galleria? CANCELED AS OF 2/18/08 SORRY FOR THE CANCELLATION.........NO KARAOKE FOR THIS THIS NIGHT OR ANY WED, NIGHT AT HOULIHANS
Wednesday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Open Blues Jam with Wednesday Night Open Blues Jam hosts, ”Little Marty“ Schechter of The Greenville Glide, Rich Kelly of The Geoff Hartwell Band, Gary Schwartz of The Blue Rays Blues	O'Malley's 30 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco, NY   See Map
	Open Blues Music Jam Session. Bring your axe, horn, harp, reeds, 'boards or pipes. Sign up and sit in. Hosted by members of The Blue Rays, The Geoff Hartwell Band, The Greenville Glide. All Blues Music lovers, listeners and dancers welcome. Come early for dinner. CD raffle every week.
Wednesday 9:30 pm to 12:00 am	Acoustic Open Mic with Sarah Morr Acoustic	Sweeney's Irish Pub 33 Orange Ave. (Rte 208) Walden, NY   See Map
	Friendly Acoustic Open Mic EVERY Wednesday night. Hosted by Sarah Morr. Bring your own instrument, let your music be heard!
Wednesday 10:30 pm to 3:00 am	Open Mic (every wednesday)	Oasis 58 Main St New Paltz, NY   See Map
	All acts welcome. A new surprise every week! Sign up at 10:30!

Thursday, February 21

Thursday 6:00 pm	Piet & Ron	Maggie's in the Alley 39 Main St Chester, NY   See Map
	Times-Herald Record Readers' pick for the Best of 2007 in the Hudson Valley: Best restaurant - Maggie's In The Alley / Behind Bodles Opera House - Featuring a Delicious & Diverse menu including Tapas, Marvelous Martini's, reasonably priced wines and wonderful desserts / Piet Koster & Ron Knittle - a unique duo playing & singing Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook. Maggie's In The Alley

Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Acoustic Thursdays with Kurt Henry & Shequila Tequila Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	The High Falls Cafe Rt. 213 High Falls, NY   See Map
	This week's guests are John Martucci, Denise Jordan Finley, and Josh Roy Brown. Have dinner while listening to terrific Hudson Valley musicians. $5.
Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Acoustic Thursdays with Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon Singer-Songwriter	High Falls Cafe Rte. 213 & Mohonk Rd. High Falls, NY   See Map
	Great music from Hudson Valley's best... Hosted by Kurt Henry...
Thursday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Live Acoustic Celtic Music with The Rolling Waves Celtic, Irish (traditional), and Folk/Traditional	The Bridgewater Bar & Grill 50 Abeel St. Kingston, NY   See Map
	Enjoy gourmet dining and great beers on tap in a relaxed awesome space. Aldo Lavaggi & Lily McCabe-Fiddles, Deborah Osherow-Celtic Harp, Ian Worpole Jon Garelick-Mandolins, Jude Roberts-Guitar. Kaefan Shaw bodhran. Sublime vocals and stellar fiddling. NO COVER.
Thursday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Open Blues Jam with Thursday Night Open Blues Jam hosts, ”Little Marty“ Schechter of The Greenville Glide, Rich Kelly of The Geoff Hartwell Band, Gary Schwartz of The Blue Rays Blues	Daniel J's 2970 Rt. 22 Patterson, NY   See Map
	Open Blues Music Jam Session. Bring your axe, horn, harp, reeds, 'boards or pipes. Sign up and sit in. Hosted by members of The Blue Rays, The Geoff Hartwell Band, The Greenville Glide. All Blues Music lovers, listeners and dancers welcome. Come early for dinner. CD raffle every week.
Thursday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Live Hypnotic Acoustic with Sarah Morr Acoustic, Alternative	Chooch's Pub 354 Route 211 W Middletown, NY   See Map
	Sarah Morr will be performing three sets of original hypnotic acoustic at Chooch's Pub and Grill.

Friday, February 22

Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 am	***CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER !! *** with The Providers Blues, Motown/R&B, and Rock (modern). Free Range Boogie	Cozzy's 2947 Church St Pine Plains, NY   See Map
	***CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER !! *** For more Info Click Me
Friday 8:00 pm	Kristen w/ Bret Michaels with Kristen Capolino, Bret Michaels Rock of Love Tour, Downfire Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Hard/Metal	Mid-Hudson Civic Center Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Kristen's first show at the Civic Center in P'ok will be with Bret Michaels and Downfire!! Please come out for an awesome night of fun and Rock and Roll!!
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Rhinecliff Library Neighborhood Concert with Bar Scott, Todd Young, Richard Kopyscianski and others Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic	Rhinecliff Library Rhinecliff, NY   See Map
	One of my students invited me to take part in this new concert series. It takes place once a month at the Rhinecliff Library. It's free and it involves several songwriters sharing their songs with a very grateful and attentive audience. This will be the series' 4th or 5th concert and my student tells me it's really great. So, go south on River Road just beyond the Rhinecliff Train Station and you'll find the library on the left. Donations are greatly appreciated. This concert is unplugged.The concert features: Richard Kopyscianski & Richard Thompson Bob Lachman & Annie Fox Todd Young Sean Crimmins Bar Scott & Father Charlie Coen
Friday 9:00 pm	Chris Smither, Robert Hill Blues	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	PRESS QUOTES NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: [Smither] taps his foot to keep the rhythm, much like the late blues legend John Lee Hooker. His finger-picked guitar lines are sleek, unhurried and insistent. And then there's the voice – equal parts gravel and molasses, Smither's singing sounds like a distillation of the folk and blues heroes he grew up listening to in New Orleans. ROLLING STONE: Bathed in the flickering glow of passing headlights and neon bar signs, Smither's roots are as blue as they come. There is plenty of misty Louisiana and Lightnin' Hopkins in Smither's weathered singing and unhurried picking. So fine. GUITAR MAGAZINE: His penchant for lyricism sometimes makes it easy to overlook his Delta-inspired guitar chops, which boast a strong rhythmic sense and a beautiful, fluid, fingerpicking style. NEW YORK TIMES: Through the decades, Mr. Smither has taken the blues in a direction entirely his own: stoic existential ruminations sung in a pained, weathered moan and set to quietly virtuosic guitar. There was always unpretentious philosophy in the deep blues, and Mr. Smither has followed it toward his own quiet epiphanies. WASHINGTON POST: (Smither)'s one of the finest interpreters of classic blues and contemporary roots music on the scene today. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: Smither continues to give ample proof that he's matured into one of roots music's most passionate, soulful songsmiths and interpreters. He has the perfect husky, country-music voice, and he keeps the tunes clipping with crisp acoustic picking. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Sitting all evening in a wooden chair, blue acoustic guitar cradled in his lap, feet miked to amplify him stamping out the beat, Smither coupled a firm grasp of nuance with understated, focused energy. Smither's quiet intensity made itself felt most of all in his dazzling guitar picking. BOSTON GLOBE: (Smither) is among the finest acoustic guitarists anywhere in American music (Bonnie Raitt calls him "my Eric Clapton"), and his songs, while banked in the blues, are as modern as tomorrow's newspaper. Opening The Show: Robert Hill Web Sites: www.smither.com www.roberthillband.com Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $20.00 Advance / $ 22.50 Day of Show Order online or call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Directions To Bodles

Friday 9:00 am	Alex Turnquist and friend Acoustic	60 Main 60 Main St. New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Based on his debut album, Alexander Turnquist is that rarity, a young solo acoustic guitarist whose work bears no audible influence by John Fahey. Faint at the Loudest Hour has a faint raga feel, sometimes akin to solo albums by ex-Sun City Girls stalwart Sir Richard Bishop, and at times it descends into mere hypnotic prettiness in the manner of first-generation Windham Hill artists like Alex de Grassi and Michael Hedges. But Turnquist cleverly adds other textures and instruments to his playing, subtly enough to keep them from sounding intrusive, but with just enough presence to change the dynamics of what would be just another solo acoustic guitar record. Closing track "As the Sun Sets, We Think of Days to Come" is the highlight in this regard, with Turnquist's effortlessly flowing, cyclical guitar figures meshing perfectly with the repeated tumbling piano figure in the background.
Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Smooth Jazz & R&B Happy Hour with the Dangling Success Jazz, Motown/R&B. Smokin' Smooth Jazz	Ciboney Cafe Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Smooth Jazz & Blues with Will Smith Trio Jazz, Blues	Tin Pan Alley 7909 Albany Post Road (Rt9) Red Hook, NY   See Map
Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Cancelled due to...well, you can guess...SNOW! with John Mueller - acoustic solo Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Hickory BBQ Smokehouse Rt. 28 Kingston, NY   See Map
	John will return again to Hickory on March 28th! See you there!
Friday 8:00 pm to 12:00 am	LIFE IS A CARNIVAL, come on catch THE BAND! with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, and PAT O'SHEA & MIKE DUNN! Blues. and elvis, and EVERYBODY'S favorite songs!	keegan ales 20 st.james street kingston, NY   See Map
	JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL is back at KEEGAN ALES for a barnbunin, beer bustin, dancefloor packin , soul rockin dance party this friday night with the legendary PAT O'SHEA (LEVON HELM'S BARNBURNERS) on gtrs and MIKE DUNN (FROM THE BAND) on bass, plus good rockin JOE MEDWICK (NEVILLE BROS, MCGARRIGLE SISTERS, THE CHIEFTAINS, ALBERT LEE, RY COODER) on drums and soul searchin' vocals! "...best live show ever..." santa barbara independent for more info see joemedwick.com so you know it's got SOUL! joemedwick.com
Friday 8:00 pm	Eric Squindo Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic	2 Alice's Coffee Lounge 311 Hudson St. Cornwall on Hudson, NY   See Map
Friday 8:30 pm	Solo/Acoustic Rock & Soul with Steve Schultz Rock (modern), Singer-Songwriter, and Acoustic. Soul	Muddy Cup Coffeehouse 410 Main St. Catskill, NY   See Map
	Steve Schultz performs solo & acoustic in support of his debut album, 'A Thin Line.'
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Show cancelled due to inclement weather with NY Funk Alliance, Duchess of Funk Dance, Motown/R&B, and Covers. ...with pockets full of Funk fo' ya soul	New World Home Cooking Co. 1411 Route 212 ~ Saugerstock Woodstock/Saugerties, NY   See Map
	New York Funk Alliance was scheduled to make a rare local appearance bringing what was guaranteed to be the party event of the season. Check this calendar for re-scheduled performances. This band SIZZLES all on their own, but many accomplished world travelled musicians support NYFA (the alliance), so you never know who's gonna join the core group on stage ~ you'll get your groove on, or simply treat yourself to a great show every time they step on stage! Core players are Michael Schirmer (fmr. Ani DeFranco and Mercury Rev member) on Keys ~ Ricky Woodard (The Razor Crooner) on guitar, vocals and keys ~ Alana "Duchess of Funk" Orr on Bass & vocals (also plays w/Van Hunt, Parliament/George Clinton, Prince), and Ruperto Ifil (The groove Funkster) on drums. Don't be left catching the vapors ~ ya heard? visit us on line
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:30 am	The Trapps Rock (modern), Contemporary, and Alternative	Skytop Steakhoue and Brewing Company 237 Forest Hill Drive Kingston, NY   See Map
	The Trapps, with their personal style of classic American rock blended with jam band improvisational ability, are a band not to be missed.
Friday 9:00 pm	ELLIS PAUL Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Ellis Paul has toured from Alaska to Miami, playing at on stages from coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award and USA Today named him as the "Best Bet for Stardom." His songs have been featured in the recent Jim Carey hit movie, Me, Myself and Irene. "Ellis Paul is now a national folk star and to many the quintessential Boston songwriter: literate, provocative, urbanely romantic." - The Boston Globe. "The secret to Paul's rivetingly honest performing style is that he culls his stage presence and better-song banter from the same authentic place he draws his songs." - Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Friday 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm	Friday Open Mic	New World Home Cooking Co. 1411 Route 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Come join us every Friday Night for Open Mic!!!
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	ITS A GUARENTEED PARTY AT with LONG NECK BAND Country/Southern/Dance Rock	The Quietman Pub 12 E. MainSt. (Rt. (D) Wappingers Falls, NY   See Map
	Yeah, that's right, LNB is back at the QM, and, as always, we're there to rock the house and create the party of the night! C'mon out to the Quietman, a Pub that has great people, fine spirits, and guarentee's one hell of a party when LNB is rockin' the QM!
Friday 9:00 pm	An energetic live show with Good-n-Loaded Contemporary	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
	Performing in our Lava Lounge No cover charge
Friday 9:00 pm	Joltin' Java and Jumpin' Jive with The Rhodes, Vision Through Sound Rock (classic), Rock (progressive), and Blues. Originals . . . because we are.	Muddy Cup Coffee House 58 Main Street New Paltz, NY   See Map
	This will be yet another return show for us at the warmest Coffee House in the middle of New Paltz. We'll be featuring the "shakin' and breakin' electric show" with our friends from Massapequa, Long Island: Vision Through Sound. No hiding behind the girls in the upstairs balcony, Topo Gigio -- this ain't Ed Sullivan's Show. [Now really -- where else in 2008 can you hear TWO bands and get this much live entertainment all for the price of a cup of coffee?!?!] An all-ages show, and a non-alcoholic environment -- screaming girls included. And of course, we give a special thank-you to the New Paltz Muddy Cup for featuring our single "When Your Baby's Gone" on their myspace page. ALWAYS a good time at The Muddy Cup. http://www.myspace.com/muddycupnewpaltz
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm	The Americana Project with Bob Stump, Ambrose Verdibello, Roy Coates Roots Music, Bluegrass, and Country. eclictic mix of rootsey Americana played acoustic	Dubliner Irish Pub 796 Main Street Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	We are waving our musical flag Playing acoustic rootsey American country, cowboy, folk, bluegrass, blues,originals and standards. Hot ensemble , guitar ,banjo, fiddle ,dobro,upright bass .
Friday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	THE BIG BANG THEORY FEATURING LIVIA TEDESCO Pop/Soft Rock. DANCE/ROCK	PARROT BAY BAR & GRILL 10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST) STONY POINT, NY   See Map
	COME TO THE PARROT BAY AND LISTEN TO A GREAT BAND! PLENTY OF MUSIC YOU CAN DANCE TO. FROM 60'S TO PRESENT. THEY ALL DO SUCH A GREAT JOB AND LIVIA HAS A VOICE THAT SHOULD BE ON AMERICAN IDOL AND IF SHE WAS SHE WOULD WIN! WHEN YOU LISTEN TO LIVIA YOU JUST WISH YOU CAN CALL SOMEONE AND GET HER DISCOVERED!! ENJOY DINNER WHILE LISTENING TO THE BAND. THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30 NO COVER CHARGE! 845-429-6180
Friday 10:00 pm to 12:00 am	BILL'S TOUPEE Hudson Valley's #1 dance/cover band Covers. like the original...live	Mahoney's (845) 471-1076 35 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	The latest headlines: "Great cover material." - Stars on 45 "Don't weave until it's all over." - Elmer Fudd
Friday 10:00 pm to 12:00 am	Double Bill with VERDES, It'll Come Roots Music, Alternative, and Rock (classic)	Snugs New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Rock n Roll Great Songs, Great Players

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