Friday, March 21

Friday 9:00 pm	The Kennedys	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	Even after ten years, over a thousand gigs and 500,000 miles of touring as a married, music-making couple, singer-guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy haven’t killed each other. The duo savors each instant in life and in each other’s company, and it shows in their music. The Kennedys have been charming audiences, record buyers and critics for the past decade with their exuberant mixture of folk, rock, country, pop and their own brand of secular gospel, a philosophical depth in their lyrics, and joyful, kinetic performances and recordings. Web Site: The Kennedys Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $12.50 Advance / $15.00 Day of Show Order online or call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Directions To Bodles
Friday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Dorraine Scofield, & Thunder Ridge Country, Rock (classic), and Covers	Candlelite 4353 Rt 32 Palenville, NY   See Map
	Thunder Ridge returns to the Candlelite......seating is limited-get there early info: 518-678-3170, 4353 Rt 32, Palenville (or Kiskatom!), NY

Friday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm	A Tribute to The Band with The THE BAND Band Rock (classic), Roots Music	The Turning Point 468 Piermont Avenue Piermont, NY   See Map
	The THE BAND Band performs the classic rock of The Band.
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Evening of Smooth Jazz & Blues with Will Smith Trio, Neal Gover/Keyboard & Vocal, Steve Turowski/ Drums Jazz, Blues	Tin Pan Alley 7909 Albany Post Road Red Hook, NY   See Map
	Come out for an evening of great food,smooth jazz blues. The Trio is hot !!! for res. 845-758-4545
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	E² in New England with Eric Erickson Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Pop/Soft Rock	Freight Yard Restaurant and Pub Western Gateway Heritage State Park North Adams, MA   See Map
	This is Eric's first visit to this beautiful pub. It has a sensational menu and extensive beeer list. Call 413-663-6547 or click here for more information.
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Eddie Solo at Muddy Cup in Kingston with Eddie Fingerhut Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Rock (classic)	Muddy Cup in Kingston 516 Broadway Kingston, NY   See Map
	Eddie is solo at The Muddy Cup in Kingston 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. The coffee is great.
Friday 8:30 pm to 1:00 am	Blues, Roots, and Soul Concert Benefit Concert with Joe Louis Walker, Alexis P. Suter, The Organiks, Pete Levin Roots Music, Blues	The Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker St., Woodstock Woodstock, NY   See Map
	This is a benefit concert for Family of Woodstock featuring Grammy winner Joe Louis Walker, The Organiks, Alexis P. Suter and Pete Levin. The ticket price of $25 is going to a very good cause. Alexis P. Suter has opened Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble shows for the past 3 years. Members of of the Organiks play with Gregg Allman, John Hammond, Jimmy McGriff and Joe Louis Walker is an award-winning, legendary blues guitarist/singer. More information can be had at 845 331-7080
Friday 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
Friday 9:00 pm	THE HIGHWAYMEN Folk/Traditional, Acoustic	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Formed in the late 1950s at the beginning of the American folk music renaissance, The Highwaymen appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and had several hits, including: Big Rock Candy Mountain, All My Trials and 1961 #1 hit single Michael, Row The Boat Ashore. More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Friday 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.'
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Slim at Susan's with Larry Kolker Blues Band Blues, Singer-Songwriter	Susan's Restaurant 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Larry with his latest blues band, featuring Eric Levine, Jeremy Kolker and Peter Spengman. Three sets; blues, originals, and some classics turned inside out. Come early and have some great grub.
Friday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	Friday Night Dance Party! with CrawDaddy Dance	New World Home Cooking Co. 1411 Route 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
Friday 9:00 pm	Crawdaddy, Stu Spector keys,guitar,vocals, Jimmy Eppard guitar ,vocals, Mike Oliveri drums, vocals, Leroy Seals bass, Sal Oliveri sax Rock (classic), Blues, and Covers. Swampy Blues-	New World Home Cooking RT 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Stu Spector's funky Crawdaddy band featuring Woodstock guitar master Jimmy Eppard --grab the one your with & boogie
Friday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Triple Threat featuring Joe Bouchard from BOC Rock (classic), Blues	The Keltic House 1004 Main Street Fishkill, NY   See Map
	The Triple Threat Band featuring Joe Bouchard from Blue Oyster Cult, Ken Faranda, Bobby MacDougall, Alfred Sire, and Eric Wagner...If you wanna rock, come out to the Keltic House in Fishkill Friday night!
Friday 10:30 pm to 3:00 am	Born On The Bayou with Nuts In A Blender Covers	The Bayou Cafe 79 N. Pearl St Albany, NY   See Map
	Nuts In a Blender is back at the #1 Rock Club in the Capital Region. For more than seven years now The Bayou Cafe has been a mainstay of great bands, great food and great music. With in-house lights, great sound system and nice stage, this place is like minature Chance, smack in the middle of all the Albany action. One of our favorite clubs to play. HOME SWEET HOME

Saturday, March 22

Saturday 8:00 pm	Open Mic Showcase	Bodles Opera House 39 Main Street Chester, NY   See Map
	Betty Altman, Kevin Ege, Jerry Johnson, Larry Mandon & Dennis Anton. Opening the show: Host Mike Baglione Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $5.00 Advance / $8.00 Day of Show Dinner served until 10pm call 845-469-4595 for reservations. Directions To Bodles

Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Steve Schultz Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY   See Map
	A dynamic, young singer/songwriter performing a mix of rock and soul, Steve Schultz draws his influence from the music of Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and the Beatles.
Saturday 2:00 pm	Solo/Acoustic Rock & Soul with Steve Schultz Rock (modern), Singer-Songwriter, and Acoustic. Soul	Taste Budd's 40 West Markst St. Red Hook, NY   See Map
	Steve Schultz performs solo & acoustic in support of his debut album, 'A Thin Line.'
Saturday 8:00 pm to 12:00 am	La Puerta Azul with 87 North Rock (modern), Rock (classic), and Blues	La Puerta Azul Millbrook, NY   See Map
	87 North Web Site
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Smooth Jazz & Blues with Will Smith Trio, Neal Gover/Keyboard & Vocal, Steve Turowski/ Drums Jazz, Blues	Riccardis Hideaway 11 High Street Kingston, NY   See Map
	Come out for an evening of smooth jazz, blues and great food. for res. 845-338-0054.
Saturday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Spring Is In The Air by the River with HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! Pop/Soft Rock, Country, and Rock (classic)	Pamela's-on-the-Hudson 1 Park Place (by Newburgh Yacht Club) Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Come celebrate Spring with HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY at Pamela's-on-the-Hudson! If you love acoustic-electric music, you'll love the "Feel-Good Music" of HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! So come on down by the river and enjoy the great view, while you listen, sing, dance, and reminisce to some of the greatest tunes of the '60s and '70s (and beyond), and celebrate the Spring Season! Pamela's-on-the-Hudson: 845-562-4505 (www.pamelastravelingfeast.com).
Saturday 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm	Four Guys in Disguise Covers	Skytop Steakhouse and Brewing Co. 237 Forest Hill Drive Kingston, NY   See Map
Saturday 9:00 pm	GRAHAM PARKER, with special guest TJAY Rock (classic), Singer-Songwriter	Towne Crier Cafe 130 Route 22 Pawling, NY   See Map
	Graham Parker & The Rumour released their first album, Howlin' Wind, in January 1976 to worldwide critical acclaim. Their second album, Heat Treatment, garnered similar critical reaction and propelled Parker to international recognition. A cover of the Trammps' Hold Back The Night claimed the band 2 appearances on Top Of The Pops and gave them a UK top 20 single. Other albums included Stick To Me (UK top 20), The Parkerilla (#14) and The Up Escalator (#11). GP & The Rumour disbanded after Escalator and Parker went on to forge a solo career that continues to produce powerful work, including The Mona Lisa's Sister, Struck By Lightning, the hard rocking Acid Bubblegum and Deepcut To Nowhere. More info at the Towne Crier Cafe
Saturday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	We're Back !!! @ East Side Bar & Grill with The Locks, Eddie Fingerhut Rock (classic), Acoustic, and Alternative	The East Side Bar & Grill Route 52 Walden, NY   See Map
	Eddie is at The East Side Bar & Grill for a magical night of acoustic and electric music. Join me and The Locks' new drummer Tom Brownlie in Walden, NY, let's get close togeather and have a rock & roll party. ***** Donations Kindly Accepted *****
Saturday 9:00 pm	CD Release Concert with Mike and Ruthy (of The Mammals), Stoney Clove Lane Roots Music, Acoustic, and Rock (progressive)	Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker St. Woodstock, NY   See Map
	CD Release concert for Mike & Ruthy's "The Honeymoon Agenda." Double bill with Stoney Clove Lane. Buy tickets / Directions, Etc.
Saturday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am	DANCE TO THE MEMPHIS SOUL MUSIC! with JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL, with ROSS RICE, PETER BUETNERR, JOHN ADAMI, and very special surprise guests! Blues. and SWEET SOUL MUSIC MEMPHIS-style and more!	STARR LOUNGE (inside starr place) 6417 montgomery street rhinebeck, NY   See Map
	JOE MEDWICK'S MEMPHIS SOUL is THE hot and happnin band in the Hudson Valley...amazing players... NOT the same old songs ...done MEMPHIS -style...always special guests and famous folk stopping by! "...best live show ever..." SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT "...highly recommended..." LA WEEKLY Joe has performed with THE NEVILLE BROTHERS, THE MCGARRIGLE SISTERS, THE CHIEFTAINS, WILLIE DIXON, RY COODER, ALBERT LEE, LEVON HELM and many more! for more info see joemedwick.com so you know it's got SOUL! joemedwick.com
Saturday 9:30 pm to 1:00 am	Enjoy a great meal and smokin' tunes! with Off Hour Rockers Band Covers, Rock (classic), and Country. R & B, Blues, Pop, Dosco...you name it!	Pazzo Restaurant (845-457-4078) 73 Clinton Street Montgomery, NY   See Map
	Pazzo is one of Orange County's premier dining experiences. Stop in for dinner then hang with the band for a rockin' good time in the bar!! Call 845-457-4078 for dining reservations or more info. Tell them the Off Hour Rockers sent you! Click here for more about the band !
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 am	TELL TALE SIGNS Rock (classic), Blues. DANCE/ROCK & TOP 40	THE PARROT BAY BAR & GRILL 10 GRASSY POINT ROAD (EAST MAIN ST) STONY POINT, NY   See Map
	Tell Tale Signs is a full pledged party band. They have a high energy party and dance attitude that always leaves the crowd wanting more. Doing a bit of everything; Funk, Blues, Soul, Reggae, Jazz and Top 40. ENJOY DINNER WHILE LISTENING TO THE BAND. THE KITCHEN CLOSES AT 11:30. NO COVER CHARGE!! 845-429-6180
Saturday 10:00 pm to 3:00 am	Party and Dance at the Cafe Intl Ramada Inn with CloudNYne Dance, Dance, and Dance	Cafe International - Ramada Inn Rt 300 Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Come party with CloudNYne at the Ramada Inn, Newburgh New York. Wall to wall people on the dance floor. Great times, great people, and great music make this a memorable event! $5.00 cover at the door, Ladies free until 11:00pm. The official House band for Mix 97 Fm Calendar
Saturday 10:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Get Nuts in Fishkill!!!! with Nuts In A Blender Covers, Dance, and Rock (modern)	Michael's Four 74 Commonwealth St. Fishkill, NY   See Map
	#1 Party band in the Hudson Valley is back in Fishkill! MICHAELS 4! We manage to squeeze 1-2 shows a year here. In the last two years this room has really turned around! Newly renovated, great food and plenty of beer on tap. Ever been here during a football game? Total chaos! This place knows how to party and everytime we've played it's been a standing room only event. Come early for food, or later for drinks!

Sunday, March 23

Sunday 6:30 pm	Colony Benefit with Elly Wininger	Colony Cafe 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY   See Map
	A cavalcade of performers will grace the stage to help raise money for the historic Dymond House, (next to the Colony) which suffered a damaging fire. On stage will be Marc Black, Bar Scott, Tim Moore, Peggy Atwood, Bruce Ackerman, moi... and more! 845-679-5342

Sunday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Bach Cantata Series with Kairos: A Consort of Singers Classical/Opera	Holy Cross Monastery Route 9W (1615 Broadway) West Park, NY   See Map
	Kairos will present the second in its 2008 Bach Cantata Series with Cantata No. 4, "Christ lag in Todesbanden" (Christ lay in death's bonds) with chamber orchestra. The concert will also include Bach's choral work Sanctus in D Major (BWV 238) and "Since by Man Came Death" from Handel's Messiah. The concert is free to the public (free-will offering gratefully accepted). The cantata and choral works will be performed as part of a choral evensong service. Supported in part with a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, administrator of public funds through NYSCA's Decentralization Program.
Sunday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm	OM For Peace Meditation	Mountain View Studio 20 Mountainview Ave Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Come sing with Baird & and Prana at this uplifting event or organize your own meeting to happen at the same time. Free Description
Sunday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Smooth Jazz & RB with Dangling Success Jazz, Motown/R&B. Smokin Smooth Jazz	Keltic House Main Street Fishkill, NY   See Map
	The band has been called an aphrodisiac for the spirit. The Poughkeepsie Journal writes, "Dangling Success blends smooth saxophone melodies with passionate guitar grooves and foot-tapping, danceable backbeats." The Lincoln Eagle writes, " as people sat … listening to the music, they were transported away, It was certainly the best place to be that night." Enjoy dinner while you listen. Great food, great music – perfect for great friends!

Monday, March 24

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, March 25

No events scheduled on this date

Wednesday, March 26

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 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Bar Scott, Montgomery Delaney Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Watercolor Cafe 2094 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY   See Map
	Montgomery Delaney has put this show together. He's a guy that gets things done, and this is a venue that he's wanted the two of us to play for a couple of years. The club's got a great reputation and lots of great acts have played there. I'm excited to hear Monty play again. He's a powerful song writer with a gentle touch. This is a dinner club, so come have dinner or drinks and listen to the concert. I'll be on first for about 50 minutes. Montgomery will follow. Here are the details and a little blurb from a very generous Mr Delaney! Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 WATERCOLOR CAFE An Evening with Bar Scott & Montgomery Delaney - 8PM 2094 Boston Post Road Larchmont NY 10583 914-834-2213 Price: $20 So proud to be splitting this bill with none other than the incomparable Ms. Bar Scott. Bar is simply one of the greatest voices on the planet...period! YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENING...and the food at this beautiful venue IS OUTSTANDING....reservations are suggested. For more information call 914 834 2213

Wednesday 8:00 pm	5 Cent Mary Covers, Pop/Soft Rock	Monticello Gaming & Raceway 204 State Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
Wednesday 9:30 pm to 12:00 am	Acoustic Jam! Acoustic Musicians Welcome! with Sarah Morr Open Mic, Acoustic	Sweeney's Irish Pub 33 Orange Ave (route 208) Walden, NY   See Map
	Friendly Acoustic Jam hosted by Sarah Morr. Bring your own instrument, network w/ other musicians and 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, March 27

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 Jeff Entin, Jude Roberts, and Vince Sauter. Jeff Entin will also be hosting the evening. Enjoy an early evening out. Dine and hear great music. Donations appreciated.
Thursday 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm	THEY'RE ON THE TV!!!!! Rock (classic)	POUGHKEEPSIE LIVE; Time Warner Cable 6 Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Yes! That's Right! THE LAST RIGHTS are on Time Warner Cable 6: POUGHKEEPSIE LIVE at 7 tonight and 8. Playing four of their great songs LIVE!!! and promoting upcoming gigs and just chatting and fooling around. Absolutely one of the best new bands in the Hudson Valley!
Thursday 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm	Thursday Open Mic	New World Home Cooking Co. 1411 Route 212 Saugerties, NY   See Map
	Come join us every Friday Night for Open Mic!!!
Thursday 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm	One Woman Show with Lynn Starr Cabaret	Villa Roma Resort 356 Villa Roma Road Callicoon, NY   See Map
	Tivoli Lounge Click here for more info.

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