Twilight Music in the Parks 2025: HVFG Song Circle
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
This evening we’ll be presenting a Song Circle.
What is a song circle?
A song circle is a format where songs are shared in the round or in a staged arc. Shared participation and a sense of community is stressed over formal performance, and musicians take turns presenting songs. This year, there will be four acts, each presenting 3 songs throughout the concert. Featured will be Don & Maureen Black, Janie March, Jerelynn Mason & Rich Keyes, and Kathy Mark.

Kingston Chapter: Stuart Kabak
2025-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Stuart Kabak.

It has been said that If Joni Mitchell and Harry Chapin had a musical love child it could easily be Stuart Kabak. This multi award winning singer/songwriter tells vivid and detailed stories in his songs like Chapin . The razor sharp lyrics are often wrapped in non standard tuning like something you might expect from Joni.
Stuart has something else in common with Harry Chapin. Both Harry and Stuart were born on “Days Of Infamy”. Harry was born on December 7th. Stuart was born a few years later on September 11th. His award winning tribute in song to the 9-11 recovery workers is a song you won’t forget any time soon and he always performs it around this time of the year.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Dave Kearney
2025-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Dave Kearney.

Perhaps the reason that Dave Kearney’s songs are so powerful is that he has actually lived them. His heartfelt performances elicit nods of recognition, tears, and a line of people coming up to him after the show to tell him which song moved them the most. Sometimes it’s the one about a wounding father/daughter relationship, or the tragedy of addiction, or a shattering love triangle, or a sacred experience of the natural world. Sure he has had influences. But that is not enough. And obviously he has studied his craft well. But it is the crucible of his life experiences that makes Kearney a commanding artist.

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: John Schin
2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, September 20, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring John Schin.

John Schin is a singer songwriter from Dutchess County New York that has been performing his originals and eclectic covers throughout the Hudson Valley. He has performed at various open mics, farmers markets, church events, and has performed at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s 45th anniversary concert.
John’s playing and music has been influenced by artists such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, John Denver, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, CSN&Y and many others.
His songs tell stories. Some make you laugh, some hit your heart, and some make you think.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Brian and Mary Huff
2025-09-27 07:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Night Ride Home is the songwriting duo Mary DeAngelis and Brian Huff – Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance hosts, organizers of the long-running Phoenixville Area Acoustic Jam Group, and hosts of the Catbird Garden songwriting, house concert, and open mic events in Collegeville, PA.
The duo specializes in idiosyncratic Folk, pop and jazz-influenced originals featuring tight vocal harmonies and intricate fingerstyle guitar work. Influences include Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Tom Lehrer and the Great American Songbook.
Contact: brianehuff@gmail.com (610) 476-1734

Kingston Chapter: Sharon Klein
2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, October 4, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Sharon Klein.

Sharon Klein, is an accomplished and prolific singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitar player. She has been writing songs since the age of 17, having landed a music publishing deal with Burt Bachrach’s publishing company at age 19. More recently, Sharon got to share the stage and play with John Sebastian, Steve Miller, Larry Campbell, Happy Traum, Jorma Kaukonen at the Woodstock Luthier Showcase. In recent years, Sharon mentored with Richard Thompson, Dar Williams, Mary Gauthier in Nashville and most recently Joe Crookston, who called her “an amazing songwriter”. She teaches songwriting at Bard College’s Lifelong Learning Institute and is currently recording her forthcoming album entitled “Roots and Rants”. We are thrilled to have Sharon return to play some new and familiar original songs as our featured artists at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Rich Newman
2025-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Rich Newman.

Rich was among the bell-bottomed multitude that slogged their way to “Woodstock” back in the day, and some say he never came back. He’s still singing the songs of Creedence, The Band and The Grateful Dead and has added many folk, pop and country favorites to his repertoire, pleasing audiences in Orange and Ulster counties for more than 30 years.

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, October 18, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Storm King Skyline.

Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes, Ken & Linda Sheehan
Start with deep roots in traditional folk music, add musical versatility, mix in both historical and contemporary themes, all seasoned with a healthy dose of good-natured humor, then enjoy a performance by Storm King Skyline.
A newly formed musical group, Storm King Skyline has developed a unique sound that combines breathtaking vocals, instrumental dexterity, and a synergy that comes only from an intimate knowledge of each other’s talents. That sound starts with Kevin’s intricate finger picked guitar, augmented by his impeccable harmonica playing. Carol’s soaring vocals – clear, bright, and pure, stand out when singing solo and form compelling harmonies with Kevin and Ken’s baritone voices. Ken adds the skillful touch of a virtuoso on guitar and Linda adds some light percussion. The entire sound is anchored by Rich’s solid rhythms on upright bass and his driving bluegrass-influenced banjo. They feature other instruments as well, notably mountain dulcimer, recorder, bodhran, and Appalachian limber horse. Their repertoire ranges from historical ballads to songs of social significance and from traditional folk songs to the original songs of the band members. Storm King Skyline has an easy manner and relaxed stage presence which encourages audience participation and contributes to their entertaining performances.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Tom Bowes
2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Singer/Songwriter Tom Bowes, a long-time resident of Warren, Michigan, has a fondness for old songs with great melodies. Growing up, Tom was inspired by the likes of Pete Seeger and Harry Belafonte.
Tom is an active member of the Paint Creek Folklore Society, and features as a soloist from time to time with the Unity of Royal Oak music makers livestream, where he is also an ensemble player.
As a singer, songwriter, finger-picker (and alleged harmonicist) Tom enjoys reinterpreting traditional songs and leading sing-alongs. Listeners have been heard to comment on the sweetness of Tom’s voice, and on the subtle interplay of his guitar picking with his singing.
Contact: kk8m@att.net

***CANCELLED*** Kingston Chapter: Barry Adelman
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
We’re sorry, but this month’s Kingston Coffeehouse has been cancelled due to maintenance issues at the venue.
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The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, November 1, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Barry Adelman.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Lydia Adams Davis
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Lydia Adams Davis.

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Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Bill Buttner
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, November 15, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Bill Buttner.

Bill Buttner is a singer/songwriter from Ulster County, New York. Recently retired, he is concentrating on getting out and playing his songs to anyone who will listen in the Tri-state area. Major songwriting influences are Paul Simon, Dylan, Springsteen and Steve Earle.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Princes of Serendip
2025-11-22 19:00 | Zoom
The Princes of Serendip are a husband-and-wife duo based for three decades in Woodstock, NY. T. G. Vanini (vocals and piano) and Julie Parisi Kirby (vocals) specialize in T. G.’s varied and lyrical songs that show Celtic and classical influences. They hope to provoke some thought and tell you some surprising stories with their beguiling, lilting, whimsical songs, that invite the listener to an enchanted land that feels somehow familiar . . .
Contact: vanini@earthlink.net

Kingston Chapter: Betty Altman and Phil Miller
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, December 6, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performers are Betty Altman and Phil Miller.

Together Betty and Phil have a smooth mix of harmonies and craft-fully interwoven guitar work, performing a mix of original and classic cover songs, from James Taylor, Leon Russel or Dougie Maclean. Their performances are fun, engaging and inviting.
Betty Altman and Phil Miller started performing as duo and continue to have fun, always keeping the music friendly and familiar.
Phil and Betty. Betty and Phil.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: James Leo
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring James Leo.

James Leo, a native of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, experienced a life-changing moment in 1970 when he encountered the music of Sam “Lightin” Hopkins. Inspired by the mastery and emotive power of Hopkins’ blues, James decided to learn to play the guitar, attempting to echo the unique sounds and feelings produced by the acclaimed bluesman.
As he embarked on his musical journey, James expanded his influences to include Robert Johnson and Django Reinhardt, the latter known for his contributions to gypsy jazz. Further enhancing his skills, he had the opportunity to study under the guidance of the late Danny Kalb and Frank Christian, both prominent figures in the Greenwich Village music scene. He is currently studying with Mike Dowling and will forever be a “student of the guitar.”

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Neil Okeson
2025-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, December 20, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Neil Okeson.

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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Elly Wininger
2025-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Elly Wininger is a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, acoustic and slide guitarist, and songwriter known for her roots in the Greenwich Village Folk and Blues scene.
Wininger was a regular on the Greenwich Village scene back in the day, and even played the opening night at the legendary CBGB’s. She was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, and her album The Blues Never End (2021) spent over four months in the top six albums on the Roots Music Report’s Acoustic Blues chart, with several weeks at Number One.
She was a semifinalist in the 2023 International Blues Competition, following a win in the Hudson Valley Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenge.
Beyond performing, Wininger has produced award-winning music documentaries for public radio and hosted radio shows. She is the creator of the “Our Song” program which empowers people of all ages and abilities to write their own songs.
Contact: ellywin4@gmail.com

Open Mic Via Zoom: Jerelynn & Rich Trio
2026-01-03 19:00 - 22:00 | NY
The Jerelynn & Rich Trio, comprised of Jerelynn Mason and Rich Keyes, had its genesis at the Folk Guild Kingston Coffeehouse in September of 2023, when the two met. Since then, they have (among other things) performed, hiked, travelled, and collected bricks together. They have sung and played ukuleles and other instruments at Folk Guild coffeehouses, on the streets of Catskill, at charity auctions, on the radio, and for prairie dogs in Montana.
We hope you join us for a set of entertaining and uplifting songs!

Rock Tavern Chapter: Mary Pazienza and Greg Simon
2026-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, January 10, 2025
We will be featuring Mary Pazienza and Greg Simon.

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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Poughkeepsie Chapter: EVENT CANCELLED -SNOW
2026-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, January 17, 2026
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW

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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

New Paltz Chapter: Songs in the Round
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, January 24, 2026

We will be featuring
Songs in the Round
with Kathy Mark, CB Smith and Deb Martin.

Deborah Martin, a local singer-songwriter has been playing out and about for 20+ years. She performs as
a solo artist, but thru the years has joined the stage with a variety of musicians, most notably as a part of
the trio MartinTullyKlein. Known for her rich voice, playful attitude and smooth delivery, Deborah loves to
sing a good song, and she likes to write them as well. Her compositions explore socio-political issues,
love (of course) lives of women, and family. With one CD under her belt, she’s just interested in
encouraging people to listen, think and smile.
—
C.B. Smith is a veteran singer-songwriter based in New York’s Hudson Valley. From 2010-2022 he led the
Americana band C.B. Smith & the Lucky Devils. C.B. is currently a solo artist and educator, offering his
four-hour Transformative Songcraft Workshop at venues including Caffè Lena and the Old Town School of
Folk Music, where the director of education said “C.B. is focused, dedicated and passionate about
imparting skills and techniques related to songwriting.”
“C.B. Smith’s songs ring true. There’s no higher compliment as far as I am concerned.” – Mary Gauthier,
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author of Saved by a Song.
Website
www.cbsmithmusic.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cbsmithmusic/
Facebook business page link
https://www.facebook.com/CBSmith518/
—
Kathy Mark
There hasn’t been a time when music wasn’t a part of singer/songwriter Kathy Mark’s life. As
Polish heritage would dictate, her first musical instrument was an accordion, which weighed
almost as much as she did! By age 13, Kathy was borrowing guitars from friends who had lost
interest in their own music lessons and was teaching herself guitar basics. Kathy is a long time
student of international finger-style guitar champion, Helen Avakian.
An amateur luthier for 25 years, Kathy is now focusing on “polishing” her music and “building”
a rapport with musicians, and music lovers.
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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com

Open Mic via Zoom: Dennis Douglas
2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Dennis Douglas is known for his clear and warm tenor vocals and nylon-acoustic arrangements on his vintage ’65 Swedish classical guitar. He and his wife Alison have lived in the Hudson Valley since 2002 and love the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the area.
For a number of years Dennis was a freelance vocalist in NYC, with gigs ranging from folk clubs and coffee houses to musical theater. He also pursued more traditional vocal work such as early music ensembles, choirs, and choral groups, and was a co-founder of Vocal Jazz, Inc., a 12-voice group doing big-band style vocal arrangements.
Then for over twenty years, he was a technical writer and instructional designer in the software industry, retiring in 2015. He continues to love the guitar and piano, and performing original songs – and being part of the Hudson Valley music scene, including the HV Folk Guild.
His album of originals, called Ferris Wheel, can be played at his website dennisdouglasmusic.com and on streaming services. Please contact him directly at ddwebmail@gmail.com for some free downloads.

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom

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OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:45 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Ethan Campbell will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Ethan know as soon as you come in from the Waiting Room. He’ll get you into the next available slot. Everybody gets two songs or eight (8) minutes, whichever comes first.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Pospisil
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, February 14, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Jim Pospisil.

Jim Pospisil has been performing throughout the Hudson Valley since the 1970’s, both as a solo artist and with various bands. A singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist, his songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from a well of personal experience.
His performances on guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. His songs can make you laugh, cry, or think. Sometimes all at once.
He performs a wide range of cover songs as well, often with surprising and unexpected arrangements.
Jim is the ultimate artist and entertainer, and continues to gain new fans everywhere he performs.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, James Leo, at jamesleo760@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Allie Chipkin
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, February 21, 2026
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Allie Chipkin.

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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

New Paltz Chapter: Andy Shapiro
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Andy Shapiro

Andy Shapiro is a Hudson Valley musician and singer-songwriter. He’s been writing and recording songs for over 10 years and has been playing guitar since before he was born. He recently had a vision in a dream and has been on a mission since to create a musical memoir telling his family stories called: Strings Of Hope
He will be performing a preview of Strings Of Hope and would love for you to be there and bear witness.
Have a listen to the latest songs from this project:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z57bcvC0w6NCn8_iGTWrk8_6oCByIgC6/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qYxzp08zr6zggw1Zf3BYICd2XNF85_Hp/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eDgKCoecF3ZnBy-aacjirtfVxgNZJfD3/view?usp=drive_link
And follow him in instagram to stay tuned:
https://www.instagram.com/andyshapiromusic/

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com

Open Mic via Zoom: Gary Kromirs
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Gary Kromirs has been playing in bands for over 50 years. In the ‘80s he played the clubs in NYC, including CBGBs, Limelight, the Lone Star and the Bitter End. Locally he’s played with his band DogHouse, as well as the Ronnie Bait Band. Gary was also in the pit band for the Phoenicia Playhouse for 3 years, where he wrote, recorded and performed his original score for the Playhouse’s rendition of Stop Kiss.
Now performing regularly in the singer-songwriter genre, Gary has rearranged much of the music he wrote for a full rock band so that it can be performed on solo acoustic guitar. His repertoire encompasses his original songs as well as an eclectic list of cover tunes.

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Topic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom

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OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:45 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Ethan Campbell will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Ethan know as soon as you come in from the Waiting Room. He’ll get you into the next available slot. Everybody gets two songs or eight (8) minutes, whichever comes first.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Us! with Judy Kass, Amy Soucy, & Glen Roethel
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, March 14, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Us!
with Judy Kass, Amy Soucy, & Glen Roethel.

Us!, comprised of singer-songwriters Glen Roethel, Judy Kass, and Amy Soucy happened when three musical seekers joined their eclectic talents and influences to write songs encouraging positive change, unity, and dialogue. The trio spices their message-driven compositions with luscious harmonies, robust melodies, and unexpected twists and turns. The Us! co-write, “Too Much Crying” garnered a Gold Award in the Open Category of the 36th Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, and “Elevator Speech” was a Finalist there in 2024. Us!’s Earth-loving song, “We’ll Get There” was honored with a Posi Award at 17th emPower Music Festival, too! Currently, Us! is in the studio working on its first album with an anticipated release in 2026.

Judy Kass is an award-winning songwriter based in the NY Hudson Valley. She draws in her audience with soulful vocals, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Growing up in a family of musicians, Judy began playing at an early age moving from her classical piano training to accompanying the songs she soon started to write on both keyboard and guitar. Judy’s 2014 debut album, “Better Things” and her 2016 CD, “Beyond the Ash and Steel” both received notable airplay, appearing on the Folk DJ List of Top Albums for those years. Her latest solo album release, “New Skin debuted at #4 on the Folk Alliance Top Albums Chart for July, 2025.www.judykass.com

Amy Soucy is a Beacon, NY-based contemporary folk chanteuse who 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.” In 2016, she was selected for a coveted spot in the Emerging Artist Showcase at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and took home first prize in the CT Folk Songwriting Competition. www.amysoucymusic.com

Glen Roethel‘s baritone-tenor voice and melodic acoustic guitar stylings light up stages solo and in ensemble with vocal marvels such as Sloan Wainwright, Gathering Time (harmony trio [formerly]), and new trio, Us!. An award-winning songwriter, Glen has electrified juried showcases for Folk Alliance, S.M.A.F., Falcon Ridge Folk, Cape May Singer-Songwriter, and emPower Music & Arts PosiFest with songs that are memoirs, anecdotes, tender love songs, Earth tributes, and anthemic calls for unity and empowerment. www.glenroethel.com

Video of our song “Too Much Cryin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKnmPs0qK0M

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, James Leo, at jamesleo760@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Kevin O’Connell
2026-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, March 21, 2026
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Kevin O’Connell.

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OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

New Paltz Chapter: Don Sarlin
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Don Sarlin.

Don Sarlin, guitarist and singer-songwriter, began his musical career in his teens and has toured with Van Morrison, David Bromberg, Mary Travers, Dean Friedman, Esther Phillips and others. His time on stage with such folks inspired him to write songs of his own.
He’s described his works as “screenplay songs,” capturing characters, a plot, a place and a time, and performs them with memorable solo guitar instrumentals as well. He’s also been known to share stories of his remarkable and sometimes terrifying adventures as a kid in the big time on the road. In addition to songwriting and performance, he co-founded The TriSonics, an acoustic trio featuring guitar, dobro and bass, with three genre-jumping albums of original music to date. Hear Don’s music at donsarlin.com.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com

Open Mic via Zoom: Jim Infantino
2026-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Jim Infantino grew up in the Manhattan of the 1970s and ‘80s, and then moved to Boston to become part of the singer-songwriter scene of ‘90s. He formed a band called Jim’s Big Ego, and has toured all over the United States and the U.K. He has four solo albums and eight band albums, with an additional one of each on the way. His songs have been featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition and All Things Considered. Jim lives in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.

Contact: jim@bigego.com Websites: jiminfantino.com bigego.com
For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:45 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Ethan Campbell will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Ethan know as soon as you come in from the Waiting Room. He’ll get you into the next available slot. Everybody gets two songs or eight (8) minutes, whichever comes first.
