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3:00 pm | Maggie Rothwell
Acoustic | Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map |
Singer and guitarist Maggie Rothwell performs songs from yesterday through today. Listen or sing along to all of your favorites.
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Saturday
2:00 pm | CD Release Party
with HELEN AVAKIAN
Acoustic. Hyde Park Free Library (click calendar) | Hyde Park Free Library Annex
4 Main Street
Hyde Park, NY See Map |
 Helen Avakian is the newly crowned International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion. Since 1979, only 2 women have won this prestigious contest held in Winfield, KS. The other is the great Muriel Anderson. Both ladies joined for a show here in Hyde Park only 6 months ago, and each received a well deserved standing ovation from a standing room only sell-out crowd. Helen and Muriel reunite Dec 13 in Kent, OH for the Woodchoppers Ball, an annual benefit for the homeless billed as "9 of the greatest guitarists in the world".
After the Ball, Helen travels briefly to the Hudson Valley for the release of her new CD, "Notes from Helen". This is her first all guitar instrumental CD, featuring the types of songs that just won her a world championship. Fans of Helen's wonderful vocals and songwriting will not be disappointed, however. We'll still hear her great classics as "I Love The Moon" and "Mistletoe Blues" and more!
Reservations Recommended: 845-229-7791 ext 0
Hyde Park Free Library (then click calendar) |
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2:00 pm | Award Winning Finger Style Guitarist and Songwriter Returns To Valley
with Helen Avakian
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk/Traditional | Hyde Park Free Library Annex
2 Main St.
Hyde Park, NY See Map |
2014 International Finger Style Guitar champion and former Mid-Hudson based singer-songwriter returns to the region for a series of special event, including a concert and CD-release celebration at the Hyde Park Library Annex.
hydeparkfreelibrary.org |
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5:00 pm | Dance Theater in Westchester presents The Colonial Nutcracker!
with Westchester Ballet Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet | Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St.
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Saturday December 20, 2014 – 3PM
Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. Peekskill, NY 10566
Admission: $30 (Adults), $24 (Kids)
Ring in the Christmas season with The Colonial Nutcracker, an annual holiday favorite, presented by Dance Theater in Westchester. This full-length production, choreographed by Rose-Marie Menes, is set in Colonial Yorktown and is a narrated ballet that is sure to delight all ages!
Dance Theatre in Westchester is the dance company affiliated with the Westchester Ballet Center for the Performing Arts and is directed by Rose-Marie Menes. Dance Theatre in Westchester's dancers have delighted audiences of all ages with professional ballet performances that include the well-known holiday favorite, The Colonial Nutcracker. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic holiday gem.
For tickets call 914-739-0039 (ext 2) or visit http://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/event/colonial-nutcracker.
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9:30 pm | Music & Sushi (or...Sushi & Music)
with Marji Zintz
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. etc. | Kobe Sushi Lounge
195 South Main Street
New City, NY See Map |
 Beautiful, world-class, Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of New City. Great food and presentation and lots of your favorite music to enjoy!
Marji's Website |
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10:00 pm | "Zwas the Night before Zmas"
with Ed Palermo Big Band | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Ed Palermo is not a “business as usual” musician. His Big Band may deliver Zappa, Hendrix, Paul Butterfield & Mike Bloomfield, Todd Rundgren or one of Ed’s own compositions, with lush turns and twists.
The legendary Gil Evans states: “I first heard Ed Palermo’s music in a small club in the SoHo section of Manhattan. He was using the instrumentation of a traditional big band yet his arrangements and songs were anything but that. When I thought the music was going a certain direction, it would suddenly turn a corner. Ed has the ability to keep that important balance between cohesiveness and unpredictability. Ed Palermo’s music is alive and represents now.”
The latest release, 'Oh No! Not Jazz!!' consists of two albums - the first explores Ed's distinctive interpretations of Frank Zappa's work and works from original Mothers Of Invention. The second album features Ed's own riotous, colorful compositions. |
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7:00 pm | Live at the Library
with Woodstock Renaissance
Acoustic | Woodstock Public Library District
5 Library Lane
Woodstock, NY See Map |
 Woodstock Renaissance, an a cappella vocal ensemble specializing in early and traditional music, will be singing as part of the “Live at the Library” music series at the Woodstock Library. They will be singing Renaissance motets and madrigals, a wassail from Wales, works by Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) and Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986), a Christmas song by Woodstock composer Alexander Semmler (1900-1977) and more. Woodstock Renaissance is Craig Balmer, Miriam Berg, Alan McKnight, Julie Parisi Kirby, Susan Phillips, & Kate West. The show starts at 7pm on Saturday, December 20th at the Woodstock Library, admission is free.
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10:30 pm | HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic) | Palaia Vineyards
10 Sweet Clover Road
Highland Mills, NY See Map |
 Join HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY at Palaia Vineyards and Winery for some great acoustic-electric "Feel-Good" Music! Fine wines, draught beers, food, a great crowd, and a real fun time! Free admission. Wine tasting. Beautiful romantic views of the surrounding Schunnemunk Mountain Ridge! Palaia Vineyards: 845-928-5384 |
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10:00 pm | Folk Guild to Present Roses and Rust, Dec 20th in Poughkeepsie
Folk/Traditional, Singer-Songwriter | Unitarian Fellowship of Poughkeepsie
67 South Randolph Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY See Map |
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild continues its 2014-2015
coffeehouse series on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Unitarian Fellowship, South
Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie. The coffeehouse performances start at 7:30 pm with an
open-mic format followed by featured performers, Roses and Rust.
Ernie Mortuzans and Jean Weiss make up the musical duo of Roses and Rust. A performance by Roses and Rust starts with deep roots in traditional folk music. To those roots they add musical versatility, mix in both historical and contemporary themes, and season it all with a healthy dose of good-natured humor. Ernie and Jean will be joined
by Bob Bottjer playing guitar and steel on a couple of tunes during their set.
Admission to the coffeehouse is $6, general admission and $5 for Folk Guild members
and seniors. For more information on the coffeehouse series, call 845-229-0170, go to
hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org or email hvfolks@aol.com.
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10:30 pm | Hurley Mountain Highway
Rock (classic), Acoustic | Palaia Vineyards & Winery
10 Sweet Clover Road
Highland Mills, NY See Map |
 HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY is a four-piece acoustic-electric group that plays some of the finest acoustic-electric songs around.
They're the songs you grew up with over 30 - 40 years ago when you were driving around in your dad's car, the AM radio blasting (77-WABC: New York), the windows rolled down, and you and your friends were singing along to every one of the words.
HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY: Eddie Hurley (Bass/Vocals), Paul Davis (Keyboards/Vocals), Ron Harsch (Drums/Vocals), Paul Malta (Guitars). |
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10:30 pm | It's a Ray Blue Christmas!
with Ray Blue Quartet, Michael Cochrane (piano), Paul Beaudry (bass), Dwayne Cook Broadnax (drums)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Ray Blue has a majestic presence...when playing, his sense of purpose is obvious. It's one thing to be a good composer it's another to be a great performer. Ray Blue's got the whole package." -Jean Szlamowicz, Jazz Hot, Down Beat.
Award winning, New York bred saxophonist, Ray Blue, brings his quartet to stage to create a deep, rich fusion of straight ahead jazz and African groove.
Ray has performed and recorded with Bernard Purdie, Patience Higgins, Steve Turre, The Sun Ra Arkestra, Cotton Club All Stars, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band and many others. He has toured as a cast member of the "Ray Charles Show"; performed at international jazz festivals including the Zanzibar International Film Festival; North Sea Jazz Festival-Cape Town, South Africa; Audi Jazz Festival-Brussels, Belgium; and the Foix Jazz Festival, France among others; and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, 2013.
Admission: $10
For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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11:00 pm | Live Music- Albi Beluli
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal st
Ellenville, NY See Map |
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8:00 pm | Mark Dzuiba and The Lost Brothers
Jazz | Hopped Up Cafe
2303 Lucas Tpke
High Falls, NY See Map |
| Mark Dzuiba and The Lost Brothers will be playing starting at 8pm and during Hopped Up's Winter Solstice Celebration. See website or facebook page for additional details. |
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12:00 am | A night of 50's RnB and Swing
with Shorty Kings Rhythm Revue
Swing/Jump, Big Band | La Puerta Azul
2510 US 44
Salt Point, NY See Map |
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1:00 am | A Holiday Jam!
with Those Guys, Command Z, Ragtag
Rock (classic) | 3 Jolly Pigeons
6802 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY See Map |
 A rockin' good time in Brooklyn, with good friends and great music! |
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12:30 am | Good time, kickin' Southern Rock!
with HeadFirst Band
Southern / Roadhouse Rock | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 They've opened for The Charlie Daniels Band, Trace Adkins, 38 Special, Chicago and Johnny Winter. And tonight, we're excited for their 12 Grapes debut!
For the past 35 years, HeadFirst has been entertaining audiences along the east coast with their unique brand of classic Souther Rock. Songs by Lynrrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels and more! Head First will entertain you in a Southern style all their own.
The band includes Ron Colantuono on guitar/lead vocals, Keith Fulsher on lead guitar/vocals, Frank Calderone on bass guitar/vocals and Dennis Inzalaco on drums/percussion.
Git yer dancin' shoes on 'cause we're gonna be wearing out the dance floor.
**$5 Entertainment fee for all, including diners**
Entertainment Fee goes directly to the band. Thank you for supporting live, local music.
PHOTO CREDIT: Melody Aubry |
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Sunday
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2:00 pm | Best of the Hudson Valley Winner - 2014!
with Marc Black Trio, Michael Esposito, Eric Parker | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 The Marc Black Trio is focused on Marc’s finger-style blues guitar and vocals. The repertoire features tunes from the likes of very early Ray Charles (when he still sounded like Nat King Cole), Mose Allison, Tim Hardin & Muddy Waters. There are also some tasty original blended in.
The group consists of Marc who was recently inducted into the New York Chapter of the Blues Hall of Fame. On drums, Eric Parker, who’s first gig (as a teenager) was with Paul Butterfield. He’s gone on to tour with Joe Cocker, Stevie Winwood and many more. And, on bass, Michael Esposito, a founding member and lead guitarist of the Blues Magoos. |
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4:00 pm | Seasonal Afternoon of Reflection with Classical Repertoire
with Leo Polischuk & Sofya Maryanova
Classical/Opera. Afternoon of reflection in spoken word and music. | Good Shepherd
3 Mulberry Street
Rhinebeck, NY See Map |
 2;00 PM Meditation on the Joyful Mysteries
2:30 PM Author reading of EVERGREEN story
3:00 PM Classical repertoire on piano and violin by world renowned virtuosos
See www.AltimaterEvents.com for repertoire.
FREE admission. Donations accepted. |
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Sunday
2:30 pm | Holiday Benefit Concert
with Helen Avakian, Kevin & Carol Becker, John Martucci, Bob Cohen
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional | Unitarian Universalist Congregation
320 Sawkill Road
Kingston, NY See Map |
| Ever since I have been little I have wanted to help people and bring more kindness into the world. I am now a junior at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and I still want the same thing. When I was a little girl I almost lost my best friend to childhood leukemia. I would have to say that, that is something that has truly shaped and defined my life, and NOT in a negative way. It has made me realize how precious life is and how grateful we must be for every minute. It also pushed me to think of how I could help other children who are fighting cancer.
Last summer I started Jess's Hope which is a small operation in which I make crafts and cards and other presents for the home. The profit goes to helping children with cancer. However, I wanted to do something bigger, so I will be fulfilling that dream by hosting a Holiday Benefit Concert with all proceeds going to help do something nice at this time of year for children with cancer. There will be a silent auction & baked goods! |
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5:30 pm | WJFF's Messiah Community Sing, Conductor Ron De Fesi, Soloists of the Delaware Valley Opera
Classical/Opera | Seelig Theatre - SUNY Sullivan
112 College Road
Loch Sheldrake, NY See Map |
| WJFF's Messiah Community Sing is a gift to the listening area. No charge for admission. Conductor Ron De Fesi and soloists of the Delaware Valley Opera lead the program and the chorus is YOU! All ages are welcome. |
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8:00 pm | KIDS Open Mic Night!
with Host Jessi Mason, plus $10 Burger special for kids!
Open Mic | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Our once-monthly Kids' Open Mic is a showcase for talented musicians and singers ages 6 - 17. Sing solo or with a band. Teachers are welcome to perform with student.
Bring your guitar, bass, sax, flute or whatever instrument you play. We provide a drum kit, keyboard, amps and microphones. iPod backing music accommodated. (Internet connection not available, so have your song pre-set.)
Our Kids' Open Mic has become a popular favorite, and is always full of surprises and incredible talent. Come to perform or just come to listen!
Sign-up begins at 5:30. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Every month, we offer a $10 Burger special for kids 12 & under. Bring the entire family and enjoy a night of great food and great musical fun. Please make dinner reservations early, as we often sell out.
**Free Admission**
Click here to see some of our young performers |
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10:00 pm | Hector Morales
with The Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble, Mariela Valencia, Marcos Napa, Hector Ferreyra, Oscar Stagnaro, Ali Bello, Yuri Juarez | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble is an unforgettable live experience that will bring you to your feet! The all-star ensemble directed by drummer Hector Morales, includes former Peru Negro singer, Mariela Valencia, percussionists Marcos Napa and Hector Ferreyra, multi-Grammy Award winning bass player Oscar Stagnaro, Ali Bello on violin and Yuri Juarez on guitar. The joyful sounds of the Peruvian coast in a contemporary treatment is rooted in rich tradition. Their repertoire includes uplifting festejos and zamacuecas, dazzling Peruvian waltzes, sensual landos, and classics of Afro-Peruvian folklore with adaptations of Jazz and Latin Jazz standards.
Peruvian drummer/percussionist, composer, recording artist and educator,Hector Morales has worked with the masters of the Afro-Peruvian tradition - "Maestro" Carlos Hayre, Julio "Chocolate" Algendones as well as legendary saxophonist Oliver Lake and Grammy Award winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro.
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10:00 pm | Holiday Special
with Debi Smith
Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Traditional, and Pop/Soft Rock | Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts
Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY See Map |
| A soloist and member of The Four Bitchin’ Babes and The Smith Sisters, Debi Smith is equally at home whether performing bluegrass with the legendary Doc Watson or Gilbert and Sullivan with the National Men's Chorus of Washington. Now, teaming up with arranger James Kessler (National, London, Chicago Symphonies; Boston Pops; Lionel Ritchie to Renee Fleming), Debi has written/recorded holiday songs that feel as warm and familiar as classic holiday fare. Debi, whose songs have been nominated for a Grammy®, has performed worldwide at concert halls and on shows such as A Prairie Home Companion, Good Morning America, Ken Burns' The National Parks and The Roosevelts, and NPR's All Things Considered. Of her new CD "If I Were an Angel," Rob Weir of The Valley Advocate says, " If you’ve any doubt about how good Debi really is, listen to her out-muscle a string orchestra on ‘O Holy Night.’ We’re talking Diva Territory." |
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9:30 pm | DJ Ted-B
Ska | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Have dinner, a glass of wine or cold beer, and celebrate Boxing Day with classic Reggae/Soca by DJ Ted-B - one of Brooklyn's finest Reggae DJs.
No cover. |
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10:00 pm | Rebecca Martin | The FALCON
1348 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY See Map |
 Rebecca Martin has recorded a number of fine albums, most notably with jazz drummer Paul Motian. Ms. Martin accompanies herself on acoustic guitar and enlists top-flight musicians. Applying Motian's less-is-more ethic with her album "The Growing Season", created an enthusiastic response!
"...warm, unguarded voice, an instrument of modesty and forbearance..." - The New York Times
The album's success led to Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album at the Independent Music Awards and to headlining shows at the Village Vanguard NYC, making Martin the first singer-songwriter to perform at the jazz club in more than 30 years.
Rebecca's subsequent recordings have been released to critical acclaim, as has her collaboration, Tillery, with singer/songwriters Gretchen Parlato and Becca Stevens.
Rebecca has been a big part of the evolution of the Falcon. It is always an honor to have her in the house. |
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Friday
8:00 pm | Shaktipat
Funk, World | Hopped Up Cafe
2303 Lucas Tpke
High Falls, NY See Map |
A unique mixture of funk, samba, dancehall, tribal, and progressive groove.
Chris Bradley and Matthew Cantello
http://www.shaktipat.mfbiz.com/
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10:30 pm | Spero Plays Nyro, a celebration of the music of Laura Nyro
with THE CHRISTINE SPERO GROUP
Pop/Soft Rock, Jazz, and Folk/Traditional | Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main Street
Beacon, NY See Map |
 Laura Nyro's groundbreaking music (Eli's Coming, Stoned Soul Picnic, Wedding Bell Blues) made her one of the most covered artists in the 1960s and 1970s. The Christine Spero Group preserves the integrity of Nyro's music with some improvisation of their own. |
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12:00 am | Making it publik
with Keith Newman
Acoustic | The Publik House
130 Canal Street
Ellenville, 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. |
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12:00 am | Acoustic Adventure @ Craft 47
with Mike & Ed's Acoustic Adventure
Acoustic, Covers, and Pop/Soft Rock. MistleToeing, Ribbons, Tags, Packages, Boxes and Bags | Craft 47 - (845) 360-5253
47 West Main St.
Goshen, 10924, NY See Map |
 Wind down your December holidays with us at this quaint hangout in Goshen, serving up some of the finest craft beer and tapas. Let's kick off the LAST weekend in December with an ADVENTURE!
Join the Party! |
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12:30 am | MICHAEL PACKER BLUES BAND, PERFORMING @ BRIAN'S BACKYARD BBQ, FRIDAY NIGHT - SHOW TIME -9:00PM - FREE ADMISSION
Blues | Brian's Backyard BBQ
1665 RTE 211 EAST
Middletown, NY See Map |
 MICHAEL PACKER is an american singer-songwriter, guitarist and Blues Hall Of Fame inductee who was born in New York City in 1950. He did his first gig at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village at the age of 15. In 1969 he formed the group 'Papa Nebo" which included saxophonist Bob Mintzer who went on to play with the Grammy award winning "Yellowjackets". Papa Nebo recorded an album for Atlantic records. They were personally signed by Ahmet Ertegun.Today it is a collectors item.
Packer soon took his sound to the West Coast with buddy Sandy Allen, playing on the streets of San Francisco during the day and The Coffee Gallery in North Beach at night, Michael met George Thorogood and was turned on to the blues.
Eventually Packer and Allen made their way back to New York where they started another project "Free Beer"."Free Beer" was born at Gerdes Folk City in Greenwich Village (1973) where they added singer-songwriter Bob Potter.
SHOW TIME 9:00PM
FREE ADMISSION
CALL -845-692-3227 |
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12:00 am | The best Holiday Present we could ask for!
with Rhonda Denét & The Bad Cats
Soul, Motown/R&B, and Jazz | 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 We are honored and excited to welcome back one of our all-time favorite R&B vocalists, Miss Rhonda Denét!
It's said that "Denét can bottom out like Chaka and shares air with Aretha." Described as a virtuoso who lends her vocal flair to every song she sings, Rhonda is a soulfully gifted singer whose influences range from Jazz to R&B to 80's standards, and she even adds her own inspirational ballads. With a repertoire that spans from Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Anita Baker to Stevie Wonder to the pop band Journey, Rhonda puts a soulful spin on everything she sings, with a voice that will take your breath away.
Rhonda's band includes Chuck Batton (drums), Dave McDowell (sax/flute), Gennaro Esposito (guitar),
Michael Bardash (keys) and Derek Buchanan (bass).
Come enjoy the exciting and always uplifting spirit of this great band.
**$10 Entertainment Fee or $5 with dinner entree**
$20 minimum per person for table reservations.
Thank you for supporting live music.
Rhonda sings At Last |
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9:30 pm | Grape and the Grain
Rock (modern), Rock (progressive) | The Anchor
744 Broadway
Kingston, NY See Map |
Grape and the Grain (Rock)
https://www.facebook.com/thegrapeandthegrain
$5 Cover
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UPSTATE is an extraordinary collaboration! Tonight's sprcia guests are Tenor saxophonists Chris Cheek and Mark Turner.
This is always a fun night at the Rosendale Cafe. There are 6 performers from 8pm to 10pm. Given the time of year, most of my set will be Christmas Instrumental guitar music. You can hear a couple samples if you click my name above, or the "I Bring You Joy" links. (i.e. these are actually links to mp3s I have recorded). I may include one Christmas parody song I wrote as well. 
12 Grapes will be closed on Christmas Day. 
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