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Hudson Valley, NY
Calendar of Music Events

Displaying events from
Friday May 25, 2012 to Thursday May 31, 2012

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Friday, May 25
Saturday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Sarah Belitz
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional
Taste Budd's Cafe
40 West MArket Street
Red Hook, NY   See Map
Sarah's music is a combination of soft folk and Top 40 Pop with a classical twist. With soaring melodies and intimate lyrics, it is both relaxing and uplifting. Her music sounds similar to Jewel, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlin, and Christina Perri.

Sarah started singing in children's choirs from an early age, She studied voice at the Boston University Tanglewood summer program. Sarah discovered her love of songwriting when she was given a songwriting assignment while attending a music class at Simon's Rock College. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in songwriting, Sarah brings her classical background to her songs with rich and moving vocals.

Saturday
6:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
JAZZ AT JACK & LUNA'S
with REBECCA COUPE FRANKS headlining, and, Francesca Tanksley (piano), John Menegon (bass), and Chris Bowman (drums)
Jazz, Jazz. and mo' betta jazz!
Jack and Luna's Cafe, 845-687-9794
3928 Main Street (Route 209)
Stone Ridge, NY   See Map
The BEST jazz night in the Hudson Valley is at Jack and Luna's in Stone Ridge! Tonight check out trumpeter/composer REBECCA COUPLE FRANKS as she brings her hip jazz stylings to the J&L stage, with an all-star rhythm section of Francesca Tanksley, John Menegon and cafe co-owner Chris Bowman. Doors open at 6:30pm and special dinner entrees and beer/wine are offered in addition to Jack Luna's succulent desserts and stellar coffees. Music sets at 7:30 and 9pm. Reservations gladly accepted for groups of 6 or more. Come early as we do sell out! $10 per person music charge, full-time students with ID may request discount admission. Thanks for supporting live jazz in the Hudson Valley!
Please click here for more details and pix!
Saturday
6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
START YOUR SUMMER OFF RIGHT
with Groovy Tuesday – GT
Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock
Palaia Vineyards
Sweet Clover Road
Highland Mills, NY   See Map
You know it's summer when Groovy Tuesday is on the gigantic outdoor stage at Palaia!! Come party, dance or just chill...it's all good.

GT is one of the Hudson Valley's best vocal groups playing the great memories you grew up with! From Crosby Stills & Nash to Pink Floyd...and many more.

Come experience the great ambiance and the incredibly friendly owners/staff of this fabulously fun winery. Enjoy the Pink Wine Slushies and Blue Non-alcoholic ones, too...and BBQ by "Little Italy" of Monroe! In addition to the award-winning wine -- they've added Hard Cider on tap to the line-up!

Bring a chair or a blanket...we're expecting a huge turnout.

It looks like the weather will be great, but if not, we will play inside the Sweet Clover Room (21+).
Saturday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music Menu
with The Cupcakes, Lots of others...
Acoustic, Americana, and Country. Originals too!
Cafe Mezzaluna
626 Rte 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Great atmosphere and really wonderful food. (Kitchen closes at 8.) Come and listen even if you can't make dinner.
Cafe Mezzaluna
Saturday
7:00 pm
to
9:30 pm
Music Menu @ Mezzaluna
with The Cupcakes, Buzz Turner
Acoustic
Cafe Mezzaluna
626 Rte 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
The Cupcakes combine the individual talents of Lyn Hardy, Elly Wininger, and Janice Kollar with their wonderful voices and expert musicianship applied to both timeless folk songs and recent original tunes. A show filled with harmony and humor that's not to be missed!

Buzz Turner plays contemporary acoustic fingerstyle guitar. No words, just music. Blues, jazz and rock merge with Celtic, Latin and world influences to produce compositions that alternate between soft, delicate fingerstyle passages and up-tempo displays of virtuosity.
Saturday
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.
Saturday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
A little City in The Country
with Walt Edwards
Pop/Soft Rock, Folk/Traditional, and Acoustic
Java Grande
585 Route 55
Eldred, NY   See Map
Local musician, Walt Edwards, performs FREE in a quaint NY City like cafe. Walt, one of a folk duo in years past, has performed in and around the Philadelphia and Central New Jersey areas. His songs range from folk to light rock by artists; John Denver, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot & Willie Nelson to name a few. He also performs songs of the Eagles, America, Beatles, Crosby-Stills & Nash, Coldplay, The Avett Brothers, The Clancy Brothers and the Kingston Trio.

Walt travels with two 6 string guitars (steel and nylon), a 12 string guitar and a long neck 5 string banjo and enjoys telling stories and the history of the music he does. It’s sure to be an entertaining evening so, plan to be at Java Grande on Saturday, May 26.
Saturday
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Richie Goods and Nuclear Fusion
with Richie Goods (electric bass), Mike Clark (drums), Tom Guarna (guitar), Danny Grissett (keyboards)
Jazz
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
"Richie Goods is a master musician whose tenure with many of music's greatest names clearly has worn off on him..."

One of the most versatile and accomplished bass players on the scene, Richie who hales from Pittsburgh, graduated from the prestigious jazz program at Berklee College and studied with such luminaries as Ron Carter and Ray Brown. Richie has recorded and toured with a variety of jazz and popular artists including the Headhunters, Louis Hayes and the Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band, Lenny White, Mulgrew Miller, Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera to name a few. He is currently touring with trumpeter Chris Botti.

Richie's brainchild, Nuclear Fusion, just back from their April European tour, features the legendary Mike Clark (of the original Headhunters) on drums, Tom Guarna on guitar, Danny Grissett on keyboards and of course Richie Goods on Bass. It's jazz/fusion, hot, hot, passionate jazz, with a welcome dose of funk!! Enjoy!

Admission $10
Saturday
7:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
Concert
with Marc Black, Bill Buttner
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern
9 Vance Road
Rock Tavern, NY   See Map
Marc Black is an eclectic folk-rocker who sings about Rachel Maddow, good coffee and just about everything in between. His most recent CD, ‘Pictures of the Highway, was #34 for the year and one tune reached #6 on the Folk DJ Chart. His No Fracking Way has become an anthem for the anti-fracking movement and has been sung at rallies as far away as Ireland and Australia. He was a finalist in Kerrville’s ‘New Folk’ competition. And just a few months ago he was recognized by Music2Life as an artist who is ‘making a difference’. Marc has recorded with an array of luminaries including Art Garfunkel, Taj Mahal, John Sebastian and Garth Hudson, to name a few. Opening for Marc Black will be Bill Buttner of Marlboro, winner of the Lehigh Valley Music Award for best original acoustic song. Admission $15 ($12 seniors).
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
MUSIC BY BOB MARTINSON BAND
with THE BOB MARTINSON BAND, STEVE WANZER - KERBOARDS, PAUL GILROY - DRUMS, DENNIS BLANDINO - BASS GUITAR, BOB MARTINSON - GUITAR / VOCALS
Rock (modern), Pop/Soft Rock, and Rock (classic)
HOE BOWL HOLIDAY LANES
ROUTE 9
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY   See Map
WE WILL BE PERFORMING ALL KINDS OF MUSIC ON THAT NIGHT. WE HAVE FUN WITH THE AUDIENCE TOO. COME ON DOWN AND HAVE SOME FUN. SEE YOU SOON.
Saturday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
VICTOR MARTINEZ
Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Saturday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
The Cocktails Rock Teddy's!
with The Lifesize Gorgeous Cocktails
Rock (classic)
Teddy's
1 Holiday Inn Drive
Mt. Kisco, NY   See Map
Bringing our brand of twisted classic rock to Mt. Kisco!
Saturday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
CLARENCE SPADY, COMES TO MIDDLETOWN,NY, TO PERFORM AT BRIAN'S BACKYARD BBQ, CLARENCE,PLAY'S AN UNIQUE STYLE ON HIS GUITAR,, THAT CAN'T BE TAUGHT !!!!!!!!!!, NO COVER CHARGE !!!!!! CALL(845)692-3227
Blues
Brian's Backyard BBQ
1665 RTE 211 EAST
Middletown, NY   See Map
Clarence Spady returns with the release of Just Between Us on Severn Records, his first studio recording in over ten years. Once described as "the future of the blues" by Bill Dahl (Chicago Tribune), his sound has matured and is now even more distinguishable. Clarence plays with a depth and sensitivity that can't be taught, effortlessly combining blues, jazz, funk, and rock into his own unique sound.As a songwriter Clarence writes 11 brand new originals never being afraid to turn his most private moments into stories that we can all relate to. Constantly touring in places like Hong Kong, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and all parts of the U.S., Clarence's rapidly growing fan base is beginning to spread the word of his moving guitar play, rough street-edged vocals, songwriting, and live improvisations.
Saturday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am
Funky R&B
with Pocket Change, featuring Joe Piteo, John James Piteo, Kip Saphos, Neffee Pinnock and Marc Shulman
R&B, Soul
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Here's what one fan had to say about Pocket Change after their debut performance at 12 Grapes... "AMAZING! MUST SEE! What a talented group of musicians! I strongly suggest that if anyone has a chance to see this extremely talented group that you do so! I can guarantee that you will be on your feet dancing the whole time!" -- A.K.

Led by Joe Piteo (drummer for Grammy-nominee, Gil Parris) Pocket Change is made up of some of the finest and most talented musicians in the Hudson Valley, performing danceable Funk and R&B, with a little Rock/Jazz thrown in for good measure. The band features Joe Piteo on drums, Kip Sophos on bass (also of the Gil Parris band), John James Piteo on guitar, Neffee Pinnock on vocals/flute, and Marc Shulman on guitar.

Join us for a night of great music as we welcome Pocket Change back to our stage!

**$10 Entertainment Fee or $5 with dinner entree**

PHOTO: Anthony Candullo
Saturday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am
Mojo Myles performs in Red Hook
with The Myles Mancuso Band
Motown/R&B, Blues. Rockin' Rythm & Blues
Charlie O's
23 East Market Street
Red Hook, NY   See Map
Myles is a 16 yr old, multi-instrumentalist prodigy playing a unique blend of Rockin' Rhythm & Soul. His performances include songs from Ray Charles, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Myles' own Originals and many more. He recently opened for Buddy Guy at the Ridgefield Playhouse and he's played at some of the top venues in New York City; BB Kings & the Iridum Jazz Club in Times Square, The Cutting Room, Tera Blues, The Red Lion, South Street Seaport, Madison Square Garden (Knick's Half-Time Show) and many others throughout the Tri State area. At every Mojo Myles show there is plenty of Groovin' & Movin'. This is a one of a kind live music experience ...come join the fun!
Myles' website
Saturday
10:30 pm
CLUB LIGHT PRESENTS BULL SHOT NIGHT!
with DJ MISTER VINCE, alongside Resident DJ FUZZY!
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 syndicated DJ MR. VINCE ("Full Throttle Radio w/ MTV's Fat Man Scoop") Tonight, the BULL SHOT party features RED BULL drink specials all night long! Remember, 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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Click here for more info!!!
Saturday, May 26
Sunday
12:30 pm
to
11:00 pm
Grand Re-Opening & 7th Anniversary Celebration
with Big Joe Fitz, Kurt Henry, Jude Roberts, Mr. OH!
Blues, Dance, and Jazz
High Falls Cafe
12 Stone Dock Road
High Falls, NY   See Map
Sunday The Cafe will be celebrating it's Grand Re-Opening & 7th Anniversary with a Benefit for The Benedictine Cancer Center. Play Golf, shot gun start at 9am $36 including cart, 20% back to the Cancer Center in honor of Jeanne Greene. Call 687-7170 to sign up! Outdoor Event with BBQ & Live music 12:30 Ribbon cutting ceremony by The Rondout Valley Business Association 1pm Kimberly 2pm Jude Roberts 3pm Breakaway w/Robin Baker 4pm Mister OH! 5pm Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fi's 6pm The Kurt Henry Band

8pm(Inside) The Broad Band w/Terri Massardo, Robin Baker & Barbara Dempsey

High Falls Cafe highfallscafe@earthlink.net www.highfallscafe.com
Sunday
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
Woodstock-New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair
with The Cupcakes
Acoustic, Americana, and Country
Ulster County Fairgrounds
Libertyville Road
New Paltz, NY   See Map
I sure hope it doesn't rain this time!!
Admission Info
Sunday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nick Humphrey
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
Taste Budd's Cafe
40 West MArket Street
Red Hook, NY   See Map
Nick Humphrey is a singer and songwriter whose smooth singing and tasty guitar accompaniment allow a fresh take on familiar favorites, and whose own tunes reveal an understanding and appreciation of traditional folk, blues, and country styles.

Sunday
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
TRISTEN NAPOLI TRIO
Jazz
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Sunday
2:30 pm
to
5:30 pm
David Kraai & Amy Laber
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional, and Country
O'Neill's Shire Pub
123 Main Street
Delhi, NY   See Map
At this duo show, David Kraai & Amy Laber dole out two sets of the finest country folk music this side of anywhere! Country harmonies, sweet banjo, tasty mandolin, twangy guitars and soulful harmonica... it doesn’t get any better than this! So, swing by this installment of The Shire Pub's "Smoking Hot Sundays" series for some excellent eats and musical treats, y’all...
Sunday
3:00 pm
Mid Hudson Classical Guitar Society Presents
with Terry Champlin, Sabina Torosjan, violin, Vilian Ivantchev, classical guitar, Chris Connors, percussion
Acoustic, New Age. Classical Guitar
Morton Memorial Library
82 Kelly St
Rhinecliff, NY   See Map
Terry Champlin and Friends in a concert showcasing classical guitar solo and chamber music. Works by Champlin, Schumann, and Schubert. Hear some of the music from Terry's 3 new cds!
Sunday
3:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
The Wojtek Foundation Ltd. ... Benefit
with Dorraine Scofield, JB Hunt & Larry Balestra
Acoustic, Alternative
Shokan (Grant Avery) Park
Bostock Rd
Shokan, NY   See Map
(Dorraine, JB & Larry play from approx 5:00-5:45) The Wojtek Foundation Ltd. is a non profit corp. formed in honor of Walter & Jody Grabowskis son Wojtek, who died in a motorcycle crash last memorial day week. We would like to raise money in his name for Automotive scholarships (hence Walts Auto) and to sponsor motorcross racers....Wojtek was an avid rider and competetor. Lots of music. There are a few others...such as Ben Rounds, The Pontiacs,Native Tongue Dance and more..
Sunday
3:30 pm
to
5:30 pm
Left By The Wayside!
with Vito Petroccitto
Americana, Blues, and Singer-Songwriter
Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair 2011
Ulster County Fair Grounds
New Paltz, NY   See Map
Vito plays with a few friends, members of Vito's original group "Left By The Wayside", come an enjoy some of Left By The Wayside's music along with a mix of Vito's favorites!
Sunday
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Steve Lewis
Acoustic
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Steve Lewis presents his new album Shaky Floors -a twisted ride through a musical landscape marked by tricksters, bad girls, magical hats, guerrilla revolutionaries, and dirty rock.

While straddling the rock, funk, and folk worlds, Steve's many influences converge in a way that is unique and endearing, with flashes of Beck, T. Rex, Pixies, and Tom Waits.

He will perform with his acoustic duo.

No cover.
Sunday
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
A FULL MOON PARTY ON THE L.I. SOUND
with CHARLIE SABIN ACOUSTIC
Acoustic, Alternative, and Rock (modern)
THE BEACH BAR AT HUDSON PARK
HUDSON PARK
NEW ROCHELLE, NY   See Map
THE ARTIST FORMALLY KNOWN AS "RUBBER PLANT" OF HINDENBERG RETURNS TO THE BEACH BAR AT HUDSON PARK FOR A NIGHT OF SHEER DEBAUCHERY! MODERN/ CLASSIC ACOUSTIC ROCK! ........FULL MOON OR NOT!
Sunday
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
A showcase of talent
with Our once-monthly Kids' Open Mic Night
Open Mic
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
The third Sunday of each month, 12 Grapes is proud to present our Kids' Open Mic, a showcase for talented musicians and singers age 17 and under. Bring your guitar, bass, sax, flute or whatever instrument you play. We have a drum kit, keyboard, guitar & bass amps and microphones. Our Kids' Open Mic has become a popular favorite, and is always full of surprises and incredible talent.

Sign-up for Kids' Open Mic begins at 5:30. Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Special $10 Burger Menu every month during our Kids' Open Mic, so bring the entire family and enjoy a night of great food and great musical fun. This event always sells out so please make dinner reservations early!

**Free Admission**
Click here to see some of our young performers
Sunday
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Sunday Night Unwind
with Dan Stokes
Acoustic
Captain Jake's
Front Street
Newburgh, NY   See Map
Come down to the waterfront and relax by the Hudson. Acoustic music covering most styles. Folk, blues, root, jazz................. Have dinner. Have a cocktail. Have fun. Plenty of good food and great drinks at Captain Jake's.
Sunday
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
SWING DANCE with LESSONS+!
with Saints of Swing & Dance Lessons by the Freemans
Swing/Jump, Big Band, Blues, and Motown/R&B
The Falcon
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY   See Map
This is the "LAST SUNDAY of the MONTH" SWING DANCE at the FALCON. The Saints of Swing (full size edition, with 4 horns!), featuring the phenomenal MISS RENE BAILEY on vocals; at the FALCON, a wonderful space in Marlboro, NY. RENE is the REAL THING, as she sang with Louis Armstrong! Dance Lessons by Linda and Chester Freeman (http://www.got2lindy.com). Come for DANCING on a GREAT WOODEN DANCE FLOOR! TERRIFIC FOOD! Great fun! Eastern and Western Swing, & some Ballroom too! Come join us! & GET REAL HAPPY!

DINNER SERVED FROM 5:30pm on!
Call The Falcon for more info: 845-236-7970
Sunday
8:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Clearwater Festival 2012
Folk/Traditional, Blues, and Americana
Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts
Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY   See Map
The Hootenanny Cafe is proud to help kick off the Clearwater Festival 2012, Part 1. Several of this year's performers will be heard on this evening's show, including, Tom Paxton, Guy Davis, Arlo Guthrie, Holly Near, Tom Chapin, etc. Part two of this event will be broadcast on the June 10 show. Hope to see you at the festival.
Sunday, May 27
Monday
7:00 pm
JSB live in Hudson, NY
with John Schrader Band
Alternative, Rock (progressive), and Singer-Songwriter
Club Helsinki
405 Columbia St.
Hudson, NY   See Map
Monday
9:00 pm
JSB Back in Hudson NY!
with JOHN SCHRADER BAND
Alternative. Springsteen meets the Beatles on steroids
Club Helsinki
405 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY   See Map
JSB at Club Helsinki!
Monday, May 28
No events scheduled on this date
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday
6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
Weekly Women's Showcase
with Marji Zintz, Plus other wonderful performers (to be named)
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. contemporary, etc.
New World Home Cooking
1411 Rt 212
Saugerties, NY   See Map
Each Wednesday, several talented and local female musicians will share their music in an intimate but low-key setting. Drink specials and good eats-- come enjoy!

(photo credit: © Emma Gonzalez)
Marji on the Web
Wednesday
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music At St. John's Presents
with Tad Robinson
Blues
St. John's Episcopal Church
207 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY   See Map
"Near the top of the list of the finest living singers of Soul-Blues" - Frank-John Hadley Downbeat Magazine
For further information
Wednesday, May 30
Thursday
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Acoustic Thursdays, JB Hunt, Larry Balestra
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Original/ Acoustic folk rock
High Falls Cafe located at Stone Dock Golf Course
12 Stone Dock Rd
High Falls, NY   See Map
Acoustic Thursdays at the High Falls Cafe hosted by Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert

6 to 8:30ish Dorraine Scofield/w JB Hunt & Larry Balestra Also performing are John Mueller and James O'Malley.

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 (a.k.a. Shequila Tequila). 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
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 John Mueller, James O'Malley, and Dorraine Scofield. 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
6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
Karl Allweier Solo Acoustic
Acoustic, Roots Music, and Rock (classic). A funky good time!
Tower Pizzeria
2947 Church Street
Pine Plains, NY   See Map
Come down to Tower Pizzeria in Pine Plains for a solo acoustic performance featuring original acoustic music, instrumentals, and some of your favorite covers all wrapped up in one great night of music! Now serving beer and wine, along with some of the best food you'll find in the area, don't miss it!
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
8:30 pm
to
11:00 pm
Funky Rockin' Blues
with The Dave Keyes Band, with special guest, Popa Chubby
Blues. Roots, Funk, Zydeco
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
A VERY special performance on this 5th Thursday in May! We're proud to present keyboardist Dave Keyes and his Band with special guest, Blues/Rock guitar legend Popa Chubby.

Dave Keyes has been on the Blues scene for over 20 years, performing with some of the most important figures in Blues, Roots & Folk music: Popa Chubby, Larry Campbell (Levon Helm, Bob Dylan), Gladys Knight and the late, great Lou Rawls. Dave won the Blues Foundation's International Blues Competition and appears at Blues Festivals throughout the world. For 6 years, he was conductor for the Broadway hit "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and is a featured performer on their Grammy-winning soundtrack album.

If you're ready for some foot-stompin' Blues and (to quote the Village Voice) "two-fisted pianistics", don't miss this special night with The Dave Keyes Band.

**Free Admission**
Thursday, May 31
Friday
6:00 pm
Acoustic Happy Hour
with Reality Check's Anthony Nisi
Acoustic, Rock (classic), and Pop/Soft Rock
Millbrook R & B Bar and Grill
3264 Franklin Avenue
Millbrook, NY   See Map
Anthony Nisi from Reality Check appearing solo for Happy Hour at Millbrook R&B.

Bringing the best of Classic and Contemporary Rock.

Come in for Food, Drink, Live Music, and Good times.

Friday
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Three great acts along the Hudson!
with Bruce Ackerman & Friends, John Schmitt, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys
Singer-Songwriter, Americana, and Bluegrass
Saugerties Summer Sunset Series
E. Bridge St.
Saugerties, NY   See Map
We start our 5th season bringing you great music in a beautiful setting. Come to the Saugerties Waterfront Park on E. Bridge St. and bring lawn chairs, blankets, dinner... or just sit in the grass and enjoy the scenery and the music.

This series is sponsored by Café Mezzaluna and the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, call (845) 943-6720
Friday
7:30 pm
to
10:30 pm
Conjunto Sazon
with Tony Velez
Latin
BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Conjunto Sazon was inspired by the music of Cuba and Puerto Rico. The band, a small conjunto with a huge sound, identifies with the rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean; Salsa, Son, Rumba, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue. The veteran musicians of this conjunto, 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 Conjunto Sazon.”

Photo: Tony Velez playing the Cuban tres guitar.

Admission $10
Friday
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
christine
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter
The Peekskill Coffee House
101 S. Division St.
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Friday
8:00 pm
to
11:30 pm
LEGENDS OF ROCK formerly of Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper
with Blue Coupe
Rock (classic)
Shadows on the Hudson
176 Rinaldi Blvd
Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
BLUE COUPE features: JOE & ALBERT BOUCHARD, formerly of Blue Oyster Cult ("Don't Fear The Reaper", "Burnin' For You", also featured in Saturday Night Live "More Cowbell" skit on NBC), and DENNIS DUNAWAY of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, formerly of the Alice Cooper Group ("School's Out", "I'm 18"), with TISH & SNOOKY (Manic Panic, NYC) singing, and master guitarist BOBBY MACDOUGALL, performing a brilliant mix of new songs and top hits for Shadows on the Hudson's Summer Kickoff Party.

**Win a FREE GUITAR autographed by multi platinum award winner, JOE BOUCHARD.

Proper attire and ID required. VIP reservations, call 845.486.9500 or email VIP@shadowsonthehudson.com

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Friday
8:00 pm
An Acapella Extravaganza
with Dorraine, Phantoms Acapella
Acapella
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY   See Map
On Friday June 1st The Phantoms Acapella show will be back by popular demand at The Bearsville Theater featuring the beautiful harmonies of Joe Veillette, Dorraine Scofield, Brian Becker, Charlie Pistone , Charlie Staxx and Jerry Mitnick. The show has lots of special surprises including an appearance by Fox Oldies radio personality Van Ritshie and hosted by actress, Kimberly Kay. Come out and enjoy an Acapella evening of oldies and even current hits and you’ll leave the theater singing and dancing. The date is Friday, June 1st, doors open at 8PM show is at 9PM, The cost is just $15…for reservations call 679-4406 or online at www.bearsvilletheater.com
Friday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
Acoustic Adventures in Time
with Keith Newman
Acoustic
Friend's Pub
278 Sgt Andrew Brucher Rd
White Lake, 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.
Friday
9:00 pm
to
1:00 am
Live Music at Emmett's Castle
with 8th Grade Science
Rock (classic)
Emmett's Castle at Blue Hill
285 Blue Hill Road
Pearl River, NY   See Map
Join us at Emmett's Castle for a night of classic rock with local band 8th Grade Science. Call 845.735.3504 or check out our website http://www.emmettscastle.com/ for more details.
Friday
9:00 pm
A Quick Return!
with Carlos Colina & Straight Up
Blues
The Turning Point Cafe
468 Piermont Avenue
Piermont, NY   See Map
Fast on the heels of the band's Cinco de Mayo fete there, CCSU return (somewhat unexpectedly) to the venerable Turning Point, one of THE places to see blues and roots music in the metro area. It should be interesting as you never know who might be sitting in. Admission is $15. Showtime is 9pm. Reservations are suggested. For more information, please call the club at (845) 359-1089 or visit their website www.turningpointcafe.com.
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Friday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 am
The Blues... Unleashed
with The Blues Dogs, and special guest vocalist, Rhonda Denet
Blues
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY   See Map
Such a special night awaits when Rhonda Denet teams up with The Blues Dogs. The chemistry is amazing, and the vocals superb, backed by blues harp, sax & flute.

The Blues Dogs is a band made up of some of the finest musicians around. With Al Frankel on blues harp & vocals, the amazing Eric Haight on lead guitar, Dave McDowell on sax and flute, Rich Kelly on bass and Chuck Batton on drums. Rhonda is a New York City-based Jazz/Soul vocalist who will have you in awe.

Get ready to dance, sing and have a howlin' good time with The Blues Dogs and the "vocal pyrotechnics" of Ms. Rhonda Denet!

**$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners**
Friday
9:30 pm
to
12:30 pm
GOOD TIMES, GOOD TIMES
with CHARLIE SABIN ACOUSTIC
Acoustic, Alternative, and Rock (modern)
THE NATIONAL HOTEL (Formally Pazzo's)
88 CLINTON STREET
MONTGOMERY, NY   See Map
Former "HINDENBERG" Frontman CHARLIE SABIN Returns To The National Hotel In Montgomery, N.Y. Bringing With Him His Own Brand Of Modern/ Classic Acoustic Rock. CHECK OUT THIS RECENT ADS INTERVIEW WITH THE "SIN CITY ANAMIAL" ON HARD ROCK RADIO LIVE.........http://sincityanimal.podomatic.com/entry/2012-04-30T17_28_55-07_00


A RECENT INTERVIEW ON HARD ROCK RADIO LIVE
Friday
10:00 pm
Open Mic Night
Acoustic, Blues
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal St
Ellenville, NY   See Map
What: Open Mic Night

Where: Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville

When: Friday, June 1st, 2012

Details: Starts at 10pm, come early to sign up!

It's Open Mic Night again at Aroma Thyme Friday, June 1st, 2012 10pm!!

It's that time of the month again, for the ever so popular Open Mic Night at Aroma Thyme Bistro. All are welcome to Open Mic nights. This has become a monthly tradition at Aroma Thyme for the past three years. We have seen some incredibly talented acts. We are constantly amazed from locals to people that travel up to an hour to perform. ...Of course we have our regulars, which we love. And there's always a new act of some sort to welcome each month.



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