Kingston Chapter

Phil Miller and Betty Altman are well known to Folk Guild members for their soulful brand of music, combining warm, jazzy moodscapes and lush vocal harmonies. Their two guitars and two voices create a unique blend that draws the listener in, as they re-imagine classic, well-known tunes, along with their own original compositions. Join us […]

Rich Newman is a songwriter, poet and award-winning journalist from Ulster County, New York. He describes his musical style as “the Country side of Folk,” and his songs reveal a spiritual curiosity, a keen sensitivity to the joys and frustrations of human relationships, and a sly sense of humor. Rich’s influences include John Prine, Jerry […]

Andy Shapiro grew up on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx in the 1950s, dreaming the dreams that came from listening to his sister’s Four Seasons and Beach Boys records. Andy fell in love with the guitar as a nine-year-old listening to his mother strum folk songs, and picked up the electric guitar in the […]

Jim Pospisil is a singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist from the Hudson Valley whose songs are marked by well crafted, sometimes quirky lyrics and themes from the personal to the profound. A mix of folk, blues, rock and more, his guitar and harmonica performances can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. He blends […]

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to present Linda Breithaupt as our Feature act for our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at 7:30pm. With a strong clear voice, Linda is at home with Folk, Gospel or Blues, with the occasional humorous tale thrown in for variety. A […]

Take Out Music is a group of four voices and more than 13 instruments. Despite their unassuming appearance, Take Out Music offers unique arrangements and an eclectic repertoire, everything from Elizabeth Cotten through Dylan to Motown. The name was inspired by their tradition of beginning each practice with a meal, and the enjoyment of one […]

NYC based singer-songwriter, Teri Scheinzeit, lights up a room (and a Zoom) with her soulful strength and positive energy. She makes audiences laugh out loud, nod understandably, and sometimes choke back a quiet tear. Her latest CD, Choosing Happy, has received many accolades. “Teri’s creative vision is fresh and fun,” “Her songs clever, authentic and delightful,” with a "lyrical, folky […]

Beacon folk chanteuse Amy Soucy writes evocative songs exploring the kaleidoscope of human experience (dreams, longing, forgiveness and healing) and sings them in a voice that’s been called “powerful,” “comforting,” and “angelic.” Amy was selected for a coveted spot in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2016 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and took home first […]

BEN GROSSCUP sings about the ideas and values of the revolutionary social movements he’s part of.  Drawing upon activist folk singing traditions, he brings new songs to the rallies, strikes, picket lines, and virtual events where they’re most relevant.  He leads purposeful group singing that raises political consciousness.  https://www.youtube.com/c/BenGrosscup Ben is executive director of The People’s Music Network for […]

Carole White plays rhythmically driven guitar and sings uplifting, empowering songs with a message to move your body, use your voice, use your power, and use your life for something good. Born and raised in the Catskills of Woodstock Ny, Carole’s music grows out of the lush, peaceful beauty of those mountains. The ever present […]