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
More about BeanRunner Cafe
Food: The menu is eclectic and funky, ranging from humus or Caribbean chicken sandwiches to fruit smoothies and soup and imported desserts, as well as a kid's menu that includes a grilled cheese panini.
Beverages: fine wines and imported beers, as well as an assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies, imported sodas, juices and other beverages.
Capacity: 60
Contact and Location Info
Location: | 201 S. Division Street @ Esther | |
Peekskill, NY | ||
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Calendar for BeanRunner Cafe |
![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Live on Esther Street with Eric Puente Jazz Quartet, with special guest, Jennie Colabatistto Jazz, Blues | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() Eric and Rich have been collaborating for years, bringing their combined experience to creatively express new life into the music. Ben Basile will be on bass, Sarah Cione on piano, and very special guest Jennie Colabatistto on vocals. The show will be held outside on Ester Street. In case of rain it will move inside the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations at 914-737-1701. $20 pp donation. | ||
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![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Joe Natale Jazz Quartet Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 adm. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. This show will be held inside the BeanRunner Cafe. | ||
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![]() Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Singer/Songwriter Gerry Cunningham in Concert Rock (classic), Singer-Songwriter, and Pop/Soft Rock | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
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![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Live on Esther Street with R&B Expo with Julius Dilligard, Jr. Motown/R&B | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 pp/donation to the musicians. The show will be outside on Esther St, weather permitting. In case of rain, the show will be held inside the BeanRunner Cafe. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. | ||
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![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Esther Street Jazz with Winard Harper & the Jeli Posse Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() 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. $20 pp donation to the musicians. For reservations call 914-737-1701. | ||
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![]() Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Lisa Gutkin - Singing for Pete Folk/Traditional, Acoustic | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() In this show, Lisa brings to life songs of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, of her own, and of others who are working to keep the Hudson River and our planet alive. She'll play some fiddle as well. Admission $20. | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Reggae Live on Esther Street with The Anthem Band Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 pp donation to the musicians. Show will be outside on Esther Street, weather permitting. If raining, show will be held inside the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701, Make reservations at 914-737-1701. | ||
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![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Esther Street Jazz with Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 pp donation to the musicians. Show will be outdoors on Esther St, weather permitting, or inside the BeanRunner Cafe. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. | ||
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![]() Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Mike Burns Singer-Songwriter | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() As a renowned songwriter, Mike has raised quite a few eyebrows. His song "My Darling" was recorded by Mark Newton on his Rebel Records CD "Follow Me Back To The Fold", Mark's tribute to the ladies of bluegrass, performed with Valarie Smith. The album won "Recorded Event Of The Year" at the 2001 International Bluegrass Musicians Association "World Of Bluegrass" Awards show. Mike's music is steeped in the rural traditions of family, love, spiritual path, inspiration, the simple life and doing right. Donations to the musicians are appreciated. | ||
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![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Live on Esther Street with La Familia Swinging Blues Band Blues, Rock (classic), and Swing/Jump, Big Band | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 pp/donation to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Show will be held outside on Esther St, weather permitting. In case of rain the show will be moved inside the BeanRunner Cafe. | ||
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![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Live on Esther Street with Salsa Night with Cuboricua ! Latin | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() These veteran musicians, 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. For reservations, call 914-737-1701. Seating fills quickly. $20 admission goes directly to the musicians | ||
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![]() ![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Valerie Capers Quartet, John Robinson (bass), Alan Givens (sax), and Doug Richardson (drums) Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() Her most noted compositions are Sing About Love, a critically acclaimed Christmas cantata produced by George Wein at Carnegie Hall; Sojourner, an operatorio based on the life of Sojourner Truth, performed by the Opera Ebony Company of NY; and Song of the Seasons, commissioned by the Smithsonian. $20 admission goes directly to the musicians. For reservations, call 914-737-1701 Great Food, Fine Wine & Beer, the Best in Music. | ||
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![]() Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cross Cultural Connection Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() A donation of $20 is suggested to support the work of Cross Cultural Connections, a 501c3, whose mission is to promote jazz culture. | ||
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![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Esther Street Jazz with Charlie Apicella & Iron City Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() Charlie Apicella is the Director of Music Curriculum for The Blues and Beyond. He is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist; a Guild Guitars Sponsored Artist; and a ZT Amplifiers Official Artist. $20 pp donation to musicians. For reservations call 914-737-1701 In case of rain, the show will take place in the BeanRunner Cafe. | ||
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![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Steve Chizmadia and the Accidental Gypsies Acoustic, Folk/Traditional | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() In 2011, Steve won the Hudson Valley SongFest Emerging Artist Competition, Wildflower! Music and Art Festival songwriting competition, Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest (Third Place) and was a Kerrville New Folk finalist. In 2010, Steve was the grand prize winner of the Music 2Life songwriting competition for "The Wall Street Fat Cat Tax Payer Bail Out Blues". Steve's first C.D. "It Is What It Is" reached number 12 on the folk D.J. Charts in 2007. He's currently working on his latest C.D. with producer Peter Calo set for a January national release. Steve plays Gibson and Gretsch guitars. $20 pp donation to the musicians | ||
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![]() ![]() Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Esther Street Live with iLan Ban Roots Music, Ska | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() 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. They will be joined by Abena Amory on vocals. $20 donation goes to the musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Show on Esther St. If rain, show will be moved inside the BeanRunner. | ||
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![]() Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Esther St Jazz with the Clifton Anderson Sextet Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() Clifton Anderson has created a unique place for himself in the world of Jazz. In addition to his work with Sonny Rollins, Clifton has worked with an "A list" of musical luminaries including Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Slide Hampton among others. Clifton showcases a variety of swinging originals; high energy straight-ahead, calypsos, funk and American standards. "One of the most melodic trombonists and composers on the scene today"-Jeff Nania, metroland" $20 pp donation to the musicians. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations. Produced by Cross Cultural Connections, a 501c3. New behind the scenes video for his new CD | ||
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![]() Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dan Scannell and the Atlanteans Acoustic, Jazz | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() Dan Scannell is a one-of-a-kind musician. Because of his musical tenacity, classical knowledge, and lyrics that reflect real world experiences, a Dan Scannell tune is memorable and timeless. He has released several albums and is currently working on two which are set to release this summer. Donations to musicians are appreciated. For reservations, call 914-737-1701 | ||
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![]() Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Live on Esther Street with Bittersweet Descent Rock (classic), Folk/Traditional, and Alternative | BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY See Map |
![]() $20 donation to musicians. Call for reservations, 914-737-1701. Show on Esther St. If raining, show is inside cafe | ||
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