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Hudson Valley, NY
Calendar of Music Events

Displaying events from
Friday May 11, 2012 to Thursday May 17, 2012

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Friday, May 11
Saturday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
OUTDOOR CONCERT
with XCalibur
Rock (classic), Rock (progressive), and Rock (modern)
Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery
211 State Route 416
Montgomery, NY   See Map
XCalibur plays a free outdoor concert of great rock hits from the 80’s through today. Plan a picnic and bring your friends. Beautiful park, lets hope for beautiful weather.
XCalibur Band - Classic Rock
Saturday
1:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
WINE AND CHEESE FESTIVAL w/ John Pinder
with Eddie Fingerhut, John Pinder
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Alternative
Catskill Point
Main St.
Catskill, NY   See Map
WINE AND CHEESE FESTIVAL! (Fundraiser for Catskill Village Parks). Lots of wine and cheese, arts and crafts, music and more! Doors open at 1PM at the Freightmaster's Building at the Catskill Point. Eddie will be jammin' with John Pinder (Crooked Toe) and Friends on the outdoor stage from 1-6 pm. Come for the wine & beer, stay for the great views of the Hudson River and the beautiful Catskill landscape. Oh, and don’t forget about the MUSIC!
Eddie @ Reverbnation
Saturday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Acoustic Folk and Old Time Music For Free
with Nothin New
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional
Chalk Walk Festival
Main Street
Jeffersonville , NY   See Map
Come to a free listening experience of vintage folk and old time acoustic music on May 12
Saturday
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Music & Wine
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.
Saturday
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Poetry Reading and Book Signing
with Mervyn Taylor, Margo Stever
Acoustic
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Mervyn Taylor is a Trinidad-born poet, dividing his time between Brooklyn, NY and his island home. He has taught at Bronx Community College, The New School and in NYC public schools, and is the author of four books of poetry: An Island of His Own (1992), The Goat (1999), Gone Away (2006), and No Back Door (2010), recipient of the Paterson Award for Sustained Literary Achievement. Taylor can be heard reading on an audio collection, Road Clear, accompanied by renowned bassist David Williams.

Margo Taft Stever, an award-winning poet, is author of THE HUDSON LINE (Main Street Rag, 2012). Her first book, Frozen Spring (2002), was the winner of the Mid-List Press First Series Award for Poetry, and her chapbook, Reading the Night Sky, won the 1996 Riverstone Poetry Chapbook Competition. She is founder of The Hudson Valley Writers' Center and the founding editor of the Center's small press imprint, Slapering Hol Press.

Books for purchase, poets will sign after the reading.

Saturday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY!
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic)
Palaia Vineyards
10 Sweet Clover Road
Highland Mills, NY   See Map
Join HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY in the Sweet Clover Room at the beautiful Palaia Vineyards! If you love acoustic-electric "Feel-Good Music", you'll love HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! FREE ADMISSION! Wine tasting! Beautiful romantic views of the surrounding Schunnemunk Mountain Ridge! Visit the Palaia Vineyards website (www.palaiavineyards.com) for directions and additional information (845-928-5384)
Saturday
7:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
The John Street Jam
with Big Joe Fitz, Seth Davis, Josie Diels, Kirsten DeHaan, Attila Vural
Blues
Dutch Arms Chapel
16 John Street
Saugerties, NY   See Map
The John St. Jam is the most talked-about music venue in the Hudson Valley. On the 2nd (and 5th) Saturday of every month we present 8 of the area’s best musicians in an intimate, living-room setting. We do two 'rounds' of four players each with an intermission. The room is cozy, the people friendly, and the performances are always top-notch. Musical styles range from folk to blues, from rock to ragtime. And it's all only $5!

The "stage" is a big, comfortable rug in the middle of the room with four chairs arranged in a circle. The audience is seated around the outside and is never more than a few feet from the musicians. This format provides the intimacy of a living room and allows the musicians to interact in ways that aren't possible in the traditional coffeehouse format.
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Saturday
7:30 pm
Sloan Wainwright, Sharon Goldman
Singer-Songwriter, Pop/Soft Rock, and Folk/Traditional
Common Ground @ South Church
South Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY   See Map
Folk-pop artist Sloan Wainwright belongs to a musical dynasty of impossibly gifted singer-songwriters. Sloan’s incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but her dramatically voiced rendition of her original songs. She’s folk-influenced, obviously (you can’t grow up in the First Family of Folk and not be, one imagines), but the real star here is her voice. Warm and smoky and smooth, it makes her earthy, ominous lyrics seem all the more intense. Defying standard categorization, singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright consistently demonstrates her easy command of a variety of American musical styles — pop, folk, jazz and blues — held together by the melodious tone of her rich contralto. The end result, a unique and soulful hybrid. Sharon Goldman is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter with over a decade of writing songs and four albums under her belt.
For advance tickets and more info, click here
Saturday
7:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Darius Jones Trio
Jazz
Chapel of Our Lady Restoration
45 Market Street
Cold Spring, NY   See Map
"Darius Jones has the capacity for a proud, rafters-raising tone on alto saxophone, and as an improviser he’s fearless but disciplined." - Nate Chinen, The New York Times

The Chapel of Our Lady Restoration is proud to continue its acclaimed Evening Music Series with one of the most remarkable new talents in contemporary jazz, alto saxophonist and composer Darius Jones, leading a trio that will perform at the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration on May 12 at 7:30 PM. Joining Mr. Jones will be Sean Conly on bass and Jason Nazary on drums.
Saturday
7:30 pm
IN CONCERT:, John Medeski, Jaime Saft, The Silver Hollers with Amy Helm, Elizabeth Mitchell & Daniel Littleton
Jazz, Rock (progressive), and Alternative
High Meadow School Performing Art Center
3643 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
High Meadow School is thrilled to share the musical talents of John Medeski, Jaime Saft, The Silver Hollers & special guests.

An evening of inspired collaboration on May 12th, in the intimate setting of our Performing Arts Center.

Concert @ 7:30 VIP Eat and Greet with the Artists @ 6:30.

General Admission, in advance $25, at the door $30. VIP Eat and Greet, in advance $75, at the door $85.

Tickets: www.HighMeadowSchool.org Info: 845-687-4855
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Saturday
7:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Eight great musicians in the round!!
with Attila Vural, Josie Diels, Seth Davis, Celeste, Fire Dean, Chris Krtanik, Kirsten DeHaan, Big Joe Fitz
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Americana
John St. Jam
16 John St.
Saugerties, NY   See Map
The area's best listening room!

This month's musicians are from all over the Hudson Valley (and Switzerland), and represent musical styles as varied as their backgrounds. Come hear the finest the area has to offer (and Switzerland), and enjoy the warmth and friendship of our intimate living room setting.

We now have exclusive John Street Jam seat cushions for sale, so you can enjoy the music with no distractions! Only $10 !!

Admission is still only $5 and refreshments are available, including lots of home-baked goodies, coffee, tea and water.
Visit our web site for more information....
Saturday
7:30 pm
to
10:15 pm
HVFG Rock Tavern Coffeehouse
with Stuart Kabak
Folk/Traditional, Singer-Songwriter, and Acoustic
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern
9 Vance Road
Rock Tavern, NY   See Map
The coffeehouse consists of an open mic with a featured performer. Admission is $6 ($5 for Folk Guild Members). The featured performer on May 12 is Stuart Kabak. It could be said that if Harry Chapin and Joni Mitchell were to have a love child he would probably sound like Stuart Kabak. Listen to the songs and you will hear the razor sharp story telling lyrics reminiscent of Harry and the lush alternate tuning melodies Joni is known for. This artful combination has won Stuart numerous songwriting awards of various stripes both regionally and nationally including no less than eight from the Great American Song Contest. Five of his songs have been recorded by Fast Folk. Stuart also has his own CD, No Matter Where You’re Going, which has received radio airplay.
Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
12:00 am
Did someone say Mahopac?
with Calamity Jane
Rock (modern), Pop/Soft Rock
Route 6 Bistrant
728 Route 6
Mahopac, NY   See Map
Calamity Jane rolls into Mahopac, just a hop skip and a jump from our studio in Carmel. Come on out for great party!
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
12:00 pm
New Place To Boogie!
with Bob Grimm & Joanna Morton Gary
Acoustic, Pop/Soft Rock, and Jazz. We play to the audience! Come & request your favorites!
J. Roccos
7159 Route 28
Shandaken, NY   See Map
Bob Grimm and Joanna Morton Gary welcome a brand new venue for live music in the Catkills! This great new steakhouse will have its first musical Saturday with Bob & Joanna! Come for the music and the prime rib!
west from Phoenicia, Route 28, 4 miles on left
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. Or just come in for drinks, hang at the bar and enjoy some great live music.

With REALITY CHECK. Bringing you only the best New, Classic, and Dance Rock.
www.rcband.net
Saturday
8:00 pm
Annual Phil Ochs Song Night
with Sonny Ochs, Wanda Fischer
Americana, Folk/Traditional
The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio
339 Central Ave
Albany, NY   See Map
Once again WAMC is excited to present the annual Phil Ochs Song night hosted by Phils' sister Sonny Ochs and our own host of The Hudson River Sampler, Wanda Fischer. This years list of performers includes Magpie, Kim & Reggie Harris, Nancy Tucker, Kate McDonnell and Willie Nininger. And as always, the show will be broadcast live on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.Most of Phil's songs were very political, some humorous and some very serious. He wrote about the topics of the day - civil rights, Viet Nam, hungry miners, and personalities such as Billy Sol Estes, William Worthy and Lou Marsh.In 1967 he signed with A&M Records where his first release was "Pleasures of the Harbor" in which he used heavily orchestrated arrangements for the first time. Some fans criticized this change, while others accepted it.Phil continued to perform and to travel around the world until his death. Many of Phil's songs have been covered by other artists.
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Saturday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
Live Music- Keith Newman
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal st
Ellenville, NY   See Map

Bryan Gordon's Website
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
FRIENDLY FIRE
Rock (progressive), Pop/Soft Rock
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
Tap into the Music!
with Keith Newman
Acoustic
Baker's Tap Room
Barryville, 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.
Saturday
9:00 pm
to
11:30 pm
Ray Blue Quartet
with Ray Blue (sax), Sharp Radway (piano), Ed Schuller (bass), David Gibson (drums)
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
"The highlight September performance in Paris was tenor saxophonist Ray Blue. This former member of Sun Ra's Arkestra and student of Ornette Coleman set the Caveau des Oubliettes on fire...His music was fresh and captured the mind without straying away too long from the strongest groove." Downbeat Magazine

Ray's newest CD, "Berries and Blues" serves you the fruits of his music-a story is told by merging jazz, blues and African folk rhythms. The players chosen for this project are brilliant musicians who came together on the gig in Paris, with a chemistry and sound that was nothing less than exceptional.

Ray has preformed with Steve Turre, Eddie Henderson, Gary Bartz, T.K. Blue, Bob Gaddy, Wycliff Gordon and Benny Powell. He plays with The Spirit of Life Ensemble and tours with The Ray Charles Show.

The Ray Blue Sound is at once big and warm, dynamic and romantic, nostalgic and modern. It's "Blue Jazz".

FOR THIS SHOW, SEATING STARTS AT 8:30, THE SHOW AT 9:00 PM
Admission: $10
Saturday
9:30 pm
to
1:00 am
The Best of R&B-Electric
with The Greg Douglas band, Karl Allweier, Vinny Leggiere, John Chocianowski
Motown/R&B
Millbrook R&B
3264 Franklin Avenue
Millbrook, NY   See Map
Normally acoustic, The Greg Douglas Band, will unleash Karl Allweier on electric guitar and John Chocianowski on drums with new material in addition the best of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Temptations, Al Greene, James Hunter, Eric Bibb, and much more.
Saturday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am
Award-winning Blues
with The Chris O'Leary Band
Blues
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
The Chris O'Leary Band won The 2011 Blues Blast Awards for New Artist Debut Release for their CD "Mr. Used To Be". The band performed live on WGLT Blues radio. They were also a finalist at the 32nd Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis for Best New Artist Debut.

We're not surprised. Chris O'Leary is one of the Hudson Valley's hottest Blues harp players, and his band is made up of seasoned Blues musicians, including "scorching" blues guitarist Chris Vitarello, Sean McCarthy on drums, Willa McCarthy on vocals, Frankie Ingrao on bass, and Andy Stahl and Chris DiFrancesco on sax. The band's powerful, horn-driven sets are marked by O'Leary wailing on harmonica.

Chris O'Leary was the lead singer and front man for Levon Helm for over 7 years, and has performed with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Dave Maxwell and many others. If you love great Blues, don't miss this night!

**$10 Entertainment Fee or $5 with dinner entree** (Photo: Mike Lovato)
At The Blues Blast Awards in Chicago
Saturday
9:30 pm
MODERN/ CLASSIC ACOUSTIC ROCK;
with CHARLIE SABIN ACOUSTIC
Acoustic, Alternative, and Rock (modern)
LEO'S
ROUTE 9 D (ACROSS FROM DUTCHESS STADIUM)
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY   See Map
FORMER HINDENBERG TURNED ATTENTION DEFICIT SOCIETY FRONTMAN BRINGS HIS OWN BRAND OF ACOUSTIC ROCK TO LEOS.......
A RECENT INTERVIEW ON HARD ROCK RADIO LIVE
Saturday
10:30 pm
CLUB LIGHT PRESENTS THE FIRE AND ICE PARTY!
with DJ ERK, and DJ SWANKY JONES!
Dance, Dance, and Dance. to the best in NYC-style club music!
Club Light at The Steel House, 845-527-1827
100 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY   See Map
Located at the Steel House Bar and restaurant on Kingston's red-hot watefront, CLUB LIGHT Resident DJ FUZZY welcomes back DJ SWANKY JONES alongside DJ ERK for a rare and unique four-turntable mixfest! DJ SWANKY JONES has over 12 years of hands-on experience in big nightclubs and at major events & festivals. DJ ERK and his crew, No Games Entertainment, have devastated dance floors from Port Jervis to Poughkeepsie. Tonight, the FIRE AND ICE party features hot & cold drink specials, a dry-ice bar and fire cannon! At CLUB LIGHT groups of 4 or more ladies get a FREE bottle of Champagne AND groups of 10 or more get FREE rides to and from the party in the CLUB LIGHT Shuttle bus! Call 845-527-1827 to make reservations for one or both! Doors open at 10:30pm and casual yet neat attire is recommended. (Doormen discourage jeans and sneakers.) The crowd is strictly 21-plus and there is never a cover charge. For the latest updates>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Saturday, May 12
Sunday
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
2nd Annual Tulip Festival & Mother' Day Celebration!
with 4 Reasons Unknown
Alternative, Rock (classic)
Honor's Haven Resort & Spa
1195 Arrowhead Road
Ellenville, NY   See Map
Taking center stage at this year's Tulip Festival & Mother's Day Celebration will be 4 Reasons Unknown. An alternative rock band from Orange County, this dynamic group of young people is sure to shake things up with their unique blend of classic rock and fresh alternative sounds; celebrating a host of impressive artists like the Foo Fighters, Paramore and the James Gang! Voted best high school band in 2011, this is a definite must see performance! Vendors will also be on hand selling handcrafted items, personalized gifts, keepsakes and gourmet condiments. An amazing Mother's Day Lunch will also be provided. Call for lunch reservations: 845-210-1600.
FREE Admission to the Festival!
Sunday
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Greg Hill & The Delfonics Revue
Motown/R&B
Elvedge Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
101 North Plank Road
Town of Newburgh, NY   See Map
The Legendary Delfonics Revue performing Live at Elvedge. Singing your favorite songs, " Didn't I blow your mind" , LA LA Means I love you" and more.

3 Shows to choose from. Admission only $50 including 3 course meal, flowers for mom and the show.

Visit our website for details.
Event details, directions and ticket info
Sunday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
THE YA-YA'S
Acoustic, Pop/Soft Rock
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Sunday
2:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
3 course meal and a Great Acoustic duo!!!
with Talking Machine
Acoustic, Acoustic, and Contemporary
Elsie's Place
1475 Route 208
Wallkill, NY   See Map
Dianne Holzhammer and Chris Holub are Talking Machine, a husband and wife acoustic. Talking Machine is a robust, modern take on the acoustic duo!!! three course meal with a free desert station. for $29.95
Sunday
5:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Blues and BB-Q!!!
with Jeremy Baum
Blues, Americana, and Rock (classic)
Brian's Backyard BB-Q
1665 Rt 211 East
Middletown, NY   See Map
Join us for a late afternoon Blues Party! Jb (Hammond Organ) toured the world for over 6 years with blues DIVA Shemekia Copeland. At just 17 years old Connor Kennedy (guitar/vocals) has already been making a name for himself and is featured on the cover of the Jan issue of Hudson Valley Magazine. Vito Luizzi (drums) currently tours with Blues Icon Johnny Winter!!! Fine Blues and BBQ - it doesn't get better than this! (and its FREE!!!)
Call Brian's for more info: 845-692-3227
Sunday
6:00 pm
musikFabrikExperimental Media & Performing Arts Center
110 8th Street
Troy, NY   See Map
20th Century masterpieces juxtapose with cutting edge compositions in a performance by one of Europe’s foremost new music ensembles that is sure to push the technical limits of the performers and stretch the ears of the audience. Cost: $18 (discounted tickets available)
Sunday
8:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Freebo
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional, and Country
Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts
Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY   See Map
Freebo is more than a beloved musician, he’s an institution. Most famous for the funkified precision and fluid soul of his bass playing for Bonnie Raitt, he’s also a longtime beloved studio cat, a musician’s musician, sought out for his greatness in the studio by everyone from Ringo and Dr. John to CSN, Aaron Neville, Maria Muldaur and the late great Willie DeVille. But Freebo is more than a great bass player- he’s also a richly gifted and distinctive songwriter, as expressive in his writing as on a bass. His song about homelessness -“When There’s No Place Like Home,” is dauntingly poignant- aiming high, to write a song about a subject so hopeless without being hopelessly maudlin or cliché. Freebo writes with an easy grace, as simple and right as the beautifully understated arrangement. Freebo’s time is now.
Sunday, May 13
Monday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Extend Your Weekend! 2nd Mondays
with Honor Finnegan, Hosted by James Durst
Acoustic
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Combining elements of musical theatre, comedy, traditional folk, and poetry, Honor Finnegan has been making a splash in the northeastern regional folk scene with her original songs and ukulele playing.

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Honor was cast in the 1st National Tour of “Annie” at age 11. In 1991, she moved to Ireland where she sang with jazz, blues, and big bands and traditional Irish bands including DeDannan. She released "Learning to Fly" in 1996; was a finalist in the Paddy Music Expo in Limerick; and her song "Better Love Water" was performed on the Gay Byrne Radio Hour.

Moving to New York in 1998, Honor regular attends the late great Jack Hardy's songwriter's exchange and is a proud member of Tribes Hill, a folk music collective based in in the Hudson Valley. She was a finalist in the 2011 Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, and she has shared the stage with Buskin & Batteau, Sloan Wainwright, and David Massengill.

Admission $10
Monday
8:00 pm
The Linda Is proud to welcome Legendary Texas songwriter
with Ray Wylie Hubbard
Singer-Songwriter
The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio
339 Central Ave
Albany, NY   See Map
Anyone who's followed Ray Wylie Hubbard over the long and winding path he has traveled already knows he possesses the kind of exceptional gift for observation that any songwriter yearns for. His sense of wonder is tempered by an accumulated wisdom and knowledge that comes with experience that has elevated him into the Wylie Lama of Texas Music, freely imparting songwriting verities to all kinds of aspiring musicians, which allows him to lay all his cards on the table and let the listener decide what it all means.It wasn't that long ago that Ray Wylie Hubbard allowed to an acquaintance that he wouldn't mind being a hybrid of Guy Clark and John Lee Hooker. Now, I'm no seer or mystic, but my instincts suggest that wish came true.Ray Wylie Hubbard writes the kind of songs that make you want to ride along no matter where he's going, because you know it's gonna get strange somewhere along the way.
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Monday, May 14
Tuesday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Blues Party
with Big Joe Fitz
Blues, Dance, and Jazz
High Falls Cafe
12 Stone Dock Road
High Falls, NY   See Map
Monday Back to Work Blues...? Living for the weekend...? Thinking you gotta wait til Friday...?

THINK AGAIN!

Big Joe's Blues Party. The Best Tuesday Night Party anywhere, anytime...Guaranteed!

Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fi's

Mark Dziuba: guitar

Robert Bard: bass Tim Whalen: drums & vox
Tuesday
7:30 pm
The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary
Rock (50's-60's)
Westchester County Center
198 Central Ave
White Plains, NY   See Map
The Beach Boys are touring together for the first time in more than two decades and stopping at the Westchester County Center in White Plains NY.

Buy your tickets today! http://www.wmconcerts.com/tickets http://www.facebook.com/wmconcerts

Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $59.50-89.50 $149.50-500.00 (VIP)
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Tuesday, May 15
Wednesday
6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
Women's Music Showcase - LAUNCH NIGHT!, Coyote Remedy, Danie Ferrusi, Dziubecko
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Blues
New World Home Cooking Co.
1411 Rte 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Starting this Wednesday, May 16, we will be hosting women's music showcases at New World!

Every week, talented female musicians from the area will be playing in an intimate but laid-back setting. No cover, but suggested donation of $5 that goes directly to the performers! Women of all ages and backgrounds will be participating throughout the series!

Please join us on May 16 to make this a success. Besides the amazing music, there will be great drink specials and plenty of great food to order if you are hungry!

Launch night features the whimsical banjo of Coyote Remedy (Saugerties, NY), lo-fi acoustic blues goddess Danie Ferrusi (Hudson, NY), and the uniquely impressionistic blues of Dziubecko (New Paltz, NY).
Wednesday, May 16
Thursday
1:00 pm
Private Memorial Service
with Helen Avakian
Acoustic
Christ Episcopal Church
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Music to fit your needs on your occasion.
Thursday
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Acoustic Thursdays
with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
The High Falls Cafe
12 Stone Dock Rd.
High Falls , NY   See Map
This week's performers include Phil Miller & Betty Altman, Shawn Taylor and TJay. Enjoy weekly music from one of the finest Showcases of Hudson Valley Songwriters -- three guest artists each week -- for only $5 per person, hosted by Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert. Support Brian and Buffy Gribbon, the cafe owners, for providing a supportive environment for local, great music during the week and on weekends at the High Falls Cafe. Great Food! Great Music! Good Times! See you there with your friends!
Thursday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Django Jazz and Blues
with Bob Cage Bill Foster
Acoustic, Jazz, and Blues
Babycakes
Arlington Circle and Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Acoustic duo doing are unique take on a variety of great music!
Thursday
7:00 pm
Live Jazz
Acoustic
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal St
Ellenville, NY   See Map
Please Join us!!! John Simon and The Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio Never a cover charge for Music Winter Hours 7-10pm Summer 8-11pm
Thursday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
THE "PLAY-MAY-AWAY" OPEN MIC!
with Jim Cirin
Acoustic, Comedic
SPOTLITE CAFE
1109 Central Park Avenue
Greenburgh, NY   See Map
End your work week early and join us for a friendly, fun, adult Thursday night party, in a casual lounge setting! The SpotLite is a great place sing old songs, tell jokes, recite poetry, or just have some good food and drink while listening to the local talent. The kitchen is open all night long, the service is terrific, and the prices are reasonable. Come out and perform! Hosted by Jimmy C!
Thursday
8:30 pm
to
11:30 pm
Westchester Rock Jam & Band Showcase
Rock (classic)
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Love great Rock? Of course you do. Whether you love to listen or love to play,12 Grapes OPEN Rock Jam & Band Showcase is the place to be the 3rd Thursday of every month. Come solo and Jam with some of the best players in the Hudson Valley. Or bring your band and showcase your talents.

Sign-up begins at 8:00. PA, mics, drums, keys and amps provided. Tonight's Rock Jam hosted by Rich Kelly (bass), Andrew Bordeaux (guitar), Eric Haight (guitar), Tito Wilson (drums) and Chris Burke (keys).

**Free Admission**
Thursday, May 17
Friday
8:00 pm
ASK Presents
with Helen Avakian, Terry Champlin, Amy Fradon, The Cupcakes
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter
Arts Society of Kingston
97 Broadway
Kingston, NY   See Map
I am very excited to share the evening with Amy Fradon, Jim Barbaro, Terry Champlin (of course!), Elly Winninger, Janice Kollar, Lynn Hardy and friends! Admission $6 (845) 338-0331
Friday
6:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
BON VOYAGE PARTY FOR JOE
with JOE PAJ
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic), and Rock (50's-60's)
BANTA'S STEAK & STEIN
UNION AVE
NEWBURGH, NY   See Map
I'LL BE PLAYING IN THE BAR AREA!

HAPPY HOUR 4---7PM DRINK SPECIALS!!!

IT'S UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NOW! COME CHECK OUT STEAK & STEIN'S MENU!

AND ME OF COURSE...I'LL HAVE A FEW SPECIAL GUESTS JAMMING WITH ME THIS NITE!

ANYONE'S INVITED TO COME JAM WITH ME ESPECIALLY SINCE IT'S MY LAST NIGHT HERE FOR THE SUMMER!

WE'LL HAVE A REAL GOOD TIME!!!
Friday
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Rock the block!
with Four Piece Racket!
Rock (classic), Rock (modern), and Covers
Downtown Tarrytown
Corner of South Washington & Main Streets
Tarrytown, NY   See Map
FPR! will be celebrating May's Tarrytown Third Friday event on May 18th.

Come out and join us in the center of town starting at 6pm.
Friday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Tap into the Music!
with Keith Newman
Acoustic
Baker's Tap Room
Barryville, 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
Shrubs, Mighty Girl
Rock (modern)
Tuscan Cafe
6 South Street
Warwick, NY   See Map
together again! Shrubs and Mighty Girl return to the Tuscan Cafe in Warwick. A great night of original music
Friday
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
One Nighty Only
with Mighty Girl, The Shrubs
Pop/Soft Rock. Non-boxable or "we hate the supplied descriptions"
The Tuscan Cafe
5 South St
Warwick, NY   See Map
Friday
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Live Jazz
with The Andy Polay Quintet, Andy Polay (drums), Rahn Burton (piano), Kim Clarke (bass), John Castleman (trumpet/flugelhorn)
Jazz. Soothing ballads, spacey, funky modern jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
The Andy Polay Quartet will grace the stage performing miles of Miles, Honks of Herbie, no shortage of Shorter, mounds of Monk, and more as the 'Trane steams for a few hours of hot, spicy jazz.

Rahn Burton has the keys (Stanley Turrentine, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Max Roach, Philly Jo Jones, Mose Allison, Rashied Ali, Cecil Morgan, and countless other credits including Buddy Guy and Jack Bruce).

Andy Polay (drums) collaborates with Rahn Burton and has played NY and the surrounding area with the likes of Bill Davis, Lonnie Leibowitz, Margaret Slovak, Jorge Sylvester, Nora McCarthy, and more.

Admission: $10.00
Friday
7:30 pm
to
10:30 am
Vito Petroccitto Sits In...
with The Differents, Vito Pettroccitto
Rock (classic), Dance, and Covers
Copperfields
Rte 44
Salt Point, NY   See Map
Vito sits in with Joe and Trish Pallo and Jeff Carano of The Differents at Copperfields (where it all began). Joe and Vito, founding members of Four Guys In Disguise!
Friday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
ASK for Music!
with The Cupcakes, Amy Fradon, Helen Avakian
Acoustic, Americana, and Folk/Traditional. & lots of original
Arts Society of Kingston
97 Broadway
Kingston, NY   See Map
We're happy to be part of this wonderful series at the lovely Arts Society of Kingston. And what a great line up!
Arts Society of Kingston
Friday
8:00 pm
to
12:00 am
Like to dance?
with Zumbi Zumbi
Latin, Jazz, and Blues
Harmony Music
52 Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY   See Map
Jazz & blues with a taste of Brasil, Haiti, & Cuba
Friday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
Live Music Friday Night!
with To be determined
Windsor Grille Live Music Fridays
425 East Rt. 59
Nanuet, NY   See Map
Enjoy an evening of live music. Enjoy dinner before or during the show. Restaurant opens at 5pm, music starts at 8:00pm. $15 minimum per person at a table. Call for dinner reservations! (845) 623-6000
Friday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
joe DURAES
Covers, Blues
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Friday
8:00 pm
You Never Know - Improv Comedy and Music
with Mop & Bucket Co.
Comedic, Cabaret, and Musical Theater. Improvisation
Underground at Proctors
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY   See Map
MOPCO brings its unique brand of improv -- Friday nights at 8:00pm.

"You Never Know..." is, well, darn it all, it's unpredictable.

On any given Friday night, the audience might take part in Play Dough Theatre, or judge a grudge match between two improv directors, or take to the stage in one of the many audience participation games the company offers, or sing along in a rousing improvised chorus, or....hey, you never know.

But let's be clear: Mopco is not affiliated with any state Lottery games.

Ticket Prices: $14 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors (available at the Box Office)
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Friday
8:00 pm
WDS Sound Out
with Mike + Ruthy, Larry Campbell, Simi Sernaker, Amy Helm, Donald Fagan, Happy Traum, and more!
Singer-Songwriter, Rock (50's-60's), and Folk/Traditional
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY   See Map
An amazing line-up of local heroes gather for this Dylan tribute night. Mike and Ruthy will be performing two of their favorites "Farewell Angelina" and "Mixed Up Confusion."
Friday
8:30 pm
to
1:00 am
MICHAEL PACKER BLUES BAND /W SPECIAL GUEST, GREAT HARP PLAYER - SNAKEMAN AND ORANGE COUNTY'S, OWN THE WHISKEY SINNERS, NO COVER CHARGE !!!!!!!!!
Blues, Rock (classic)
Brian's Backyard BBQ
1665 RTE 211 EAST
Middletown, NY   See Map
THIS SINGER SONGWRITTER KNOWS THE BLUES,HE HAS LIVED THE BLUES.AT THE AGE 15 MICHAEL FORMED THE GROUP "PAPA NEBO " AND WAS SIGNED TO ATLANTIC RECORDS, MICHAEL PLAYED WITH YELLOW JACKETS ANN LEATHERS LYLE LOVITT AND ELTON JOHN. GEORGE THOROGOOD TURNED HIM INTO A BLUES PLAYER.MICHAEL WAS THEN SIGNED TO RCA RECORDS. THIS AMAZING BLUES ARTIST IS COMING TO MIDDLETOWN ,NY NO COVER CHARGE (845)692-3227
Friday
8:30 pm
to
11:00 pm
Singer/Songwriter/Pianist LIVE in New Paltz with BAND!
with Paul Tryon
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional, and Pop/Soft Rock
Slash Root
60 Main Street
New Paltz, NY   See Map

Paul Tryon's Website
Friday
8:30 pm
to
11:30 pm
Jazz and Indo-Jazz at Dave's Cofee and Wine House
with The Ray Spiegel Ensemble
Jazz
Dave's Coffee and Wine House
69 Partition St.
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Please join us for an incredible journey of smooth jazz and Indo-Jazzy vibes at Dave's Coffee and Wine House in Saugerties NY Ray Spiegel on Vibes and Tabla, Tani Tabbal on Drums, John Menegon on Bass, and Mike DeMicco on Guitar. $5.00 Cover
Friday
9:00 pm
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW RESTAURANT IN STAATSBUG NY
with Lick The Toad
Rock (classic), Blues
CAYA RESTAURANT
5371 ALBANY POST ROAD (RT 9)
STAATSBURG, NY   See Map
WELL BOYS & GIRLS THE SAME PEOPLE WHO BRING YOU THE NICK STONER INN IN CAROGA LAKE NY ARE NOW IN THE RESTAURANT AT THE DINSMORE GOLF COURSE RT 9 STAATSBURG NY!! CAYA RESTAURANT WILL OPEN THIS FRIDAY MAY 18TH!! AND LICK THE TOAD WILL KICK THIS PLACE INTO HIGH GEAR!! THE MENU IS GREAT THE OWNERS & STAFF ARE GREAT THE VIEW IS FANTASTIC & THE ROCK N' ROLL WILL BE WILD!!! SO COME ON OUT & PARTY WITH THE BAND YOUR PARENTS WARNED YOU ABOUT!!! AND REMEMBER.........YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S GONNA SHOW UP WHEN LICK THE TOAD COMES TO TOWN!!
MORE STUFF!
Friday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am
Jack is Back!
with 3 Ton Jack
Rock (classic)
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Yes, it's time to rock to all your favorite tunes with 3-Ton Jack, a band that provides a quality performance of Rock and Roll classics that span the decades. What makes 3TJ special is that, in addition to great vocals and hi-energy musicianship, the band adds extraordinary sound effects that faithfully reproduce the original recordings we all know and love. And you'll dance the night away to each and every one.

If you don't think 3-Ton Jack delivers great Rock & Roll, you don't know Jack!

**$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners**
Friday
10:00 pm
to
2:00 am
Rock n roll for your soul
with Crossfire
Rock (classic), Hard/Metal
Pickwick pub
Main street
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
Come down to hang with crossfire on a friday night. The workweek is over Come down to the pickwick pub on main street poughkeepsie great weather predicted why sit home put the potato chips down and come and rock this town all night long. Sample the pickwicks great selections www.crossfirock.com

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