Located in the Artists District in Peekskill, just 45 minutes north of NYC, The BeanRunner Café, is a celebration of food, family, music and art. The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies, specialty soups and desserts. The cafe also serves fine wines and beers. The Cafe includes a performance stage, art gallery, lounge area, dining room, and outdoor patio. It also has a special Kids Room adjacent to the main dining area.Featuring major Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Acoustic and Classical musicians, the BeanRunner has become a gathering place for art & music lovers and for artists and musicians to meet, listen and perform in a casual and comfortable setting. Features have included jazz greats Clifton Anderson, Bertha Hope, Premik Russell Tubbs, Tadataka Uno, Craig Haynes, Burton Greene, Ed Schuller; Classical Rock Violinist Daisy Jopling; Peter Calo, Rob Morsberger, and many others. The nights are full of surprise guests who add to the music festivities. For information, call the BeanRunner Café at (914) 737-1701 or e-mail rtedb@optonline.net. The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S. Division Street @ Esther, Peekskill, NY. Log onto www.beanrunnercafe.com for directions and the BeanRunner menu which is available before and throughout the performance. The BeanRunner Café is located at 201 S Division Street @ Esther in Peekskill NY. The BeanRunner Café and Gallery hours are: Tues-Thurs, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri-Sat, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Sun 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call (914) 737-1701 or email drew.claxton@outlook.com Website: www.beanrunnercafe.com
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February 20
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9:00 pm | Los Chinese
Rock (classic), Folk/Traditional, and Country | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Los Chinese is an Americana band based in the Hudson Valley. Members include Chihoe Hahn, Patrick Stanfield Jones, Craig Sheppard and Andy Stack. Their music blends folk, rock and country with wonderful musicianship and singing. They recorded their first album last year (available on all streaming platforms) but rarely get to perform live together -- catch them if you can!
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Seats fill quickly. |
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February 21
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8:00 pm | Tony Jefferson Trio
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "At his most lyrical, he invites comparisons with Mr. (Freddy) Cole and his brother, Nat. But he is also given to flights of improvisatory fancy, calling to mind the scat singing of Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin." - NY Times
"Not only is Tony a wonderful drummer, he is also a wonderful singer with a very original sound." - Sheila Jordan (Celebrated Jazz Vocalist
Tony Jefferson has vast experience as a drummer in many styles of music, and as a dedicated singer has performed in concerts and clubs and released his debut vocal record "Tony Jefferson Sings".
Tony has been a performer and educator for two programs for Jazz at Lincoln Center and has performed in two bands as part of the Jazz for Young People Program (Jazz at Lincoln Center). He has also toured the globe as a Jazz Ambassador in the Rhythm Road Program (Jazz at Lincoln Center).
Tony will be joined by Alex Smith (organ) and Hamir Atwal (drums).
$20. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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February 22
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5:00 pm | Michael Falco, and Steve Kirkman
Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Michael Angelo Falco is a photographer, author, and songwriter residing in New York's Hudson Valley. Falco believe’s that art, in all its forms, are agents of healing and renewal.
Steve Kirkman is a Hudson Valley Singer-Songwriter and host of the long running Open Mic at the Towne Crier Café in Beacon NY. He has worked with many local musicians as a sideman, and producer for recording projects. Steve is a co-founder of the local folk/rock groups, Hope Machine, Guthries Ghost and Alectro.
Donations to the musicians are greatly appreciated.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
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February 27
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9:00 pm | Dave Murphy
Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 With his newest release, award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Murphy - dubbed a "musical Raymond Carver" - carries his audiences on a fearless, heartfelt journey towards surrender and redemption. A migration through seasons of loss and gain, joy and sorrow make his seventh studio album, A Heart So Rare, his most moving, honest, and compelling collection yet.
Based in New York City, Murphy is an accomplished performer who has toured four countries, received international radio airplay, and shared stages with artists such as Steve Forbert, Suzanne Vega, Alejandro Escovedo, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. A Heart So Rare is his seventh studio album and features guest appearances from James Maddock and Mark Erelli.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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February 28
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8:00 pm | Winard Harper & the Jeli Posse
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 "Winard Harper is one of his generation's greatest standards bearers." Downbeat Magazine
Winard Harper has performed with some of the greatest names in jazz. At 20, he was playing the drums first with Dexter Gordon, and then Johnny Griffin, and honed his chops for the next four years under the tutelage of the late, great Betty Carter.
Winard has released numerous CD's to his credit,is one of the most sough-after sidemen on the jazz circuit; has been exploring African rhythms that influence his work, and is noted for his abilities on the cymbals, which under his hand become an outstanding solo instrument all their own.
"Jeli": a member of a class of traveling musical and verbal artists and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history.
$20 adm. For reservations call 914-737-1701. |
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March 6
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9:00 pm | Salsa Night with Anaisa!
Latin, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Anaisa is a multi-generational, traditional Cuban charanga ensemble. Performing the charanga repertoire from danzón, mambo, and chachacha to pachanga, charanga-salsa, songo, and beyond, Anaisa provides the elegance and charm of flute and strings with the swing and sabor of the Cuban rhythm section. When all of your favorites from every era are brought to life by this classic ensemble, what could sound more like home? Anaïsa is Abuela's kitchen on La Noche Buena.
Led by flutist and charanga historian Dr. Jessica Valiente, the band includes NYC Latin music veterans Amy Millan on piano, Anna Milat-Meyer on bass, Yasuyo Kimura on congas, Julie Rosado on vocals, and the Valientes on strings and percussion. Anaisa has been featured at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Bronx Music Heritage Center, Riverfest in Yonkers, Steel Stacks Latin Heritage Festival in Bethlehem, PA, Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Festival, and at Latin dance venues throughout the northeast.
$20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. |
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March 7
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8:00 pm | Lady Got Chops Women's History Month Music Festival
with The Erena Terakubo Quartet, Erena Terakubo (sax)
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Erena Terakubo was born in Sapporo, Japan. She began playing the alto saxophone at the age of nine and had jazz clinics with musicians including Herbie Hancock when she was attending Sapporo Junior Jazz Orchedtra. Her first album, "North Bird" with Kenny Barron , Christian McBride , Lee Pearson , and Peter Bernstein reached no.1 on the Japanese jazz charts and was awarded Swing Journal's Gold Disc. In 2011 and 2013, Terakubo recorded her second and third CD, "New York Attitude" and "Burkina" with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Lee Pearson, Dominick Farinacci, Jimmy Cobb, and Lenny White. In 2015, she moved to New York and released her fourth disc, "A Time For Love" with David Hazeltine, David Williams, Lewis Nash. The album was released worldwide.
Erena has performed in the Tokyo Jazz Festival and plays clubs such as Smalls, Zinc Bar, The Kitano, and The 55 bar etc.
The LGC Women's Music Festival is produced by Kim Clarke.
Adm $20. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. |
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Sunday
March 8
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5:00 pm | The David August & Friends
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 David August & Friends are highly accomplished musicians who present their audiences with fresh arrangements and original compositions by Jazz Sunday's pianist, David August. The Collective’s broad repertoire is guaranteed to surprise and inspire any listener.
$20 admission
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March 13
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9:00 pm | iLan Ban
Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 iLan Ban brings you the sounds of the Caribbean with Soca, Reggae and Steelpan.
Trevor ‘Bridges’ Bridgewater (bass) hails from St. Kitts. He has played with bands in St. Kitts and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and has toured the U.S. with reggae bands The One Vibe and Rising Lion, and the now defunct Afro-Caribbean band Afroblue.
Audel Brown (keyboards) is from Nevis where he started playing organ in the church and later on was the keyboard player for one of St.Kitts’ top bands Toucan. He is known as one of the hardest working keyboard players on the music circuit in Brooklyn where he currently resides.
Clifton ‘Chico’ Anthony (steelpan) is from Antigua. He has played with two outstanding steel orchestras, Halcyon and Superfly, in Antigua. He worked in St. Maarten for a number of years as the arranger for Pott Steelers Steelband.
$20 admission. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
If rain, show will be moved inside the BeanRunner. |
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March 14
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8:00 pm | Kim Clarke Trio
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Kim Clarke performs on the Acoustic Bass, Electric Upright and four and five-stringed Electric Bass Guitar as the situation demands. Her electric bass playing has been described as soulful and rich, and she has been touted internationally as "the only well-know woman bassist in Jazz of her generation."
Guitarist Tim Siciliano has been a fixture on the New York Jazz scene since the 1980's. Schooled in the lineage of Wes Montgomery, George Benson and Pat Martino, it was Attila Zoller who opened Tim's ears to looking at other ways of phrasing and harmony approach on the guitar. Tim is noted for his unique ability to interpret modern jazz compositions. His clear articulation, phrasing and sound are second to none. Tim has performed with Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Rene McLean, Emily Remler, Eugene Jackson, Jeff Watts, Kenny Davis, and others
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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March 15
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5:00 pm | Steve Wells in Concert
Pop/Soft Rock, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Guitarist Steve Wells' music is comprised mainly of Rock/Pop hits of the 1960's thru today, with a heavy dose of 70's and 80's. He plays a few different genres including some classic country and blues.
Steve has been well received in wineries, breweries, and restaurants/bars throughout our region and hasplayed over 2000 solo gigs, establishing a nice rapport with his audience.
Donations to the musician are greatly appreciated. |
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March 20
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9:00 pm | Cancelled due to snow. Will be rescheduled.
with Jean Garner and the Riverton Jazz Trio
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Jean Garner has performed as a singer and actor at New York’s Green Room 42, Laurie Beechman Theatre, Lincoln Center, and regionally. She is delighted to sing in this inaugural performance with the Riverton Trio - in a concert featuring favorite jazz, songbook, and pop standards suited to the season of winter and romance.
The Riverton Trio is comprised of 3 dedicated jazz and music enthusiasts passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of music. Together, Michael Lucke (piano), Rich Dashnaw (bass), and Chris Larsen (drums) write, arrange, and create engaging content for their audience. They have been playing the New York area for 6 years running.
$20 adm.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701.
If rain, show will be moved inside the BeanRunner. |
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Saturday
March 21
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8:00 pm | Jazzwomen!
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Kim Peralta is founder of the Jazzwomen and a lifelong musician/bandleader, now fully devoted to jazz drums. Kim studied in Cuba with drummer Alejandro Aguiar Rodriguez at Havana Music School. In 2021 she joined the SUNY Jazz Ensemble, leaving in 2024 to cultivate her own jazz projects.
Jennifer Vincent played, toured and recorded with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln, KD Lang, Patti Labelle, Grammy-nominated, all-female Latin jazz orchestra Cocomama, and Wynton Marsalis' "Jazz At Lincoln Center All-Stars".
Sarah Jane Cion performed with Clark Terry, Etta Jones, Anita O'Day, Della Griffin, Ralph Lalama, Alan Harris, Carmen Leggio, Dr. Lyn Christie, Bucky Pizzarelli, and many other jazz greats.
Jenny Hill has performed at the Blue Note in NYC, the CIVEBRA music conference in Brazil, the Metrotech concert series, Clube do Choro, Gates Pub in Brasilia, and many NY jazz venues.
$20 adm. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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March 28
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8:00 pm | Mala Waldron Quartet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Vocalist/Pianist/Composer Mala Waldron is a NYC native who balances local performances with tours all over Europe and Asia. Featured recordings include her CD debut, "Lullabye" (tribute to godmother, Billie Holiday), a duo project with her father, pianist, composer Mal Waldron ("He's My Father") and "Always There" which, in addition to being her first U.S. release, was licensed by Columbia Records (Japan) and voted one of the Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2006 by JazzUSA.
As a band leader, Mala has performed with her group at the Jazz Standard, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, the 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe, BAM Cafe , the 1st Annual Coltrane Day Music Festival, and most recently at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and the 17th Annual Jazz in the Valley festival with the Christopher Dean Sullivan Ensemble, among others. Mala is also proud to be a Creatives Rebuild New York TRANSART 2022-2024 Artist in Residence.
$20 adm. For reservations call 914-737-1701.
Pic credit: Marta Picciche |
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April 4
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8:00 pm | Raphael Silverman Trio
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Raphael Silverman is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling young guitarists on today's jazz scene. A native New Yorker and a recent graduate of Columbia University, Raphael already performs and tours with some of the most respected names in jazz. He is a member of the bands of two iconic former Art Blakey Jazz Messengers - Philip Harper and Johnny O’Neal -and has shared the stage with Eric Alexander, Rodney Green, Akiko Tsuruga, Peter Washington, Winard Harper, and many others.
He leads the Raphael Silverman Trio and has appeared at renowned venues such as Smalls, Mezzrow, Ornithology, Jazz Forum, Minton’s Playhouse, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He has also toured internationally in Europe and Asia.
Silverman's music pays deep respect to the lineage of jazz guitar while carving out a fresh, personal voice.
$20 adm.
Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. |
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April 11
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8:00 pm | Show CANCELLED, to be rescheduled
with Gerry Malkin Quintet
Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe
201 S. Division Street @ Esther
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Leader and tenor saxophonist Gerry Malkin has performed with Tito Puente, Lew Soloff, Adam Nussbaum, George Colligan, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Ray Vega, Joey Calderazzo and Dave Weckle.
The Quintet includes Gerry Malkin (sax), Chris Morrison (guitar), Neil Alexander (piano), Preston Murphy (bass) and Bobby Leonard (drums).
These great musicians will be swinging hard in the tradition.
$20 adm. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. |
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