Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Open Mic via Zoom: Susan Kane
2023-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Susan Kane’s award-winning sweet and sharp Americana seeks to synthesize the natural and the ethereal, weaving words and melodies to create moving songs.
She’s recorded four albums which have all received extensive airplay. Reflecting on the last one, “Mostly Fine,”one reviewer called it “a set of potent originals that reveal a rich and eminently human inner world through the superimposition of the mundane and the magic. Susan recently released a cover of the Hunter/Garcia classic “Sugaree.” As the pandemic recedes, she has returned to performing live, but is thankful for the extended fan reach enabled by Zoom.
Contact: slk431@aol.com

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mike Agranoff
2023-10-21 19:30 - 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 21, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Mike Agranoff.

MIKE AGRANOFF’s material encompasses traditional ballads and tunes, Tin Pan Alley, contemporaries in the Folk World, heart-stopping spoken pieces, and his own witty pen. It’s delivered with skillful guitar and concertina accompaniment, a telepathic transmittal of the essence of the song, and a sly twinkle in the eye for some truly hilarious songs.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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 HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Rock Tavern Chapter: Frank Critelli
2023-10-14 19:30 - 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 Frank Critelli.
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Frank Critelli writes songs. He dabbles in haiku and other short poetry. Sometimes he writes other stuff too. Like postcards. His songs are available on compact disc and for download at places like CD Baby.
Frank Critelli often performs live. Sometimes he performs solo, and sometimes he is accompanied by one or more musical co-conspirators. Over the years he’s played in streets and subways, coffeehouses, classrooms, barrooms, clubs, colleges, festivals, theaters, and (most recently) in his kitchen.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Frank.Critelli

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.

Kingston Chapter: Elly Wininger
2023-10-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, October 7, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Elly Wininger.

Elly Wininger is a 2014 NY Blues Hall of Fame Inductee and winner of the
Hudson Valley Blues Society’s Solo/Duo Challenge. She went on to
advance to the Semifinals at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in
Memphis. A veteran of the Greenwich Village Folk Scene, her most recent
album ‘The Blues Never End’ was the #1 Acoustic Blues Album for 12
weeks on the Roots Music Chart. Elly is also a producer, teacher and
host/MC of Catskill Cabaradio. https://www.ellywininger.com

OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic via Zoom: Lisa Dudley
2023-09-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
This month the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased and proud to present as our featured performer Lisa Dudley. Lisa is blessed with a heart for music, and she is well known to Folk Guild members. Lisa joined us many years ago, after moving from Tennessee to marry the “Magnificent Daniel Dudley”, as she likes to refer to him.

Lisa always says, “The Folk Guild is a safe space to try out new material” and she has promised to debut a new song for us this month. Lisa has recorded 5 CDs over the course of her music career, and she believes in healing wounded hearts, one song at a time. Her album Broken Purple Heart was recorded live at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kingston to raise money for veterans.

Lisa is a prolific songwriter and a fan favorite, with a mission to sing you through your grief and heal broken hearts. If you ask Alexa to play Lisa Dudley, all her studio recordings come up streaming and you can listen all day!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.LisaDudley.com or like her on Facebook: @LisaDudley.16 Twitter: @LisaDudleyMusic Instagram: @lisa_dudley_music

– Also streaming on Apple Music and Spotify –

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mary Pazienza
2023-09-16 19:30 - 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 16, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Mary Pazienza.

Mary Pazienza started playing guitar after her retirement. A lot has happened for Mary creatively and musically during this time. She started writing songs and has published two volumes of Lyric Poems, Livin’ the Dream and Watercolors. Her songs are introspective, covering topics such as relationships, mental health, social justice and food. The creative process has enhanced Mary’s life in so many ways, including rediscovering the joy of singing. Early musical influences include Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

Mary has been playing originals and covers at open mics including the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. Most recently, Mary played at the Poughkeepsie Porchfest. She attended SummerSongs songwriter’s retreat this year for the first time.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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 HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Rock Tavern Chapter: MartinTullyKlein
2023-09-09 19:30 - 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 Martin Tully Klein.
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Deb Martin, Lauren Tully and Sharon Klein have created a blend of intricate harmonies with a smooth and natural balance that “clicks”.

Their diverse repertoire, which includes an eclectic mélange crossing many genres both old and new, draws from the best of contemporary roots, folk and Americana music. They perform topical originals, familiar traditionals and covers which are poignant and passionate.

The synergy of their rich harmonies and tight delivery will draw you in! Their performance will not disappoint.

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.

Kingston Chapter: Storm King Skyline
2023-09-02 07:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, Sept 2, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is 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 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Bob Stanhope
2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Bob Stanhope is a singer, songwriter, and sometimes humorist who has performed for over five decades in clubs, churches, and coffeehouses throughout the northeast. He is a thirteen-time winner of the Billboard Magazine Songwriter Contest, has been a frequent guest on national media. He was also the morning personality on a variety of suburban radio stations during the 1990s. Bob continues to entertain audiences from around the Hudson Valley with his song writing and outstanding voice.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Piedmont Blūz
2023-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo, comprised of Valerie and Benedict Turner, are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking. Their mission is to help bring awareness to this unique aspect of African-American culture, and to the contributions of early blues artists, through performing and teaching.
They have been entertaining audiences both domestically and abroad and are much loved wherever they go. As 2018 inductees into the New York Blues Hall of Fame, this husband-and-wife duo feel that “there are stories to tell, people to remember, and things that must be said” so, in addition to tickling your ears with delightful music, they weave a bit of history into the presentation of each song.
A Piedmont Blūz concert isn’t just music – it’s an experience as they transport you back to the 1920s and 1930s, the hey-day of acoustic Country Blues music. In addition to performing songs from that time-frame, they introduce each piece with an interesting anecdote about either the composer, the time period, or the song itself.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Lannie Bolde
2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Lannie Bolde is a Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter who writes simple songs about complex subject matter: love, family, home, spirtual connections. Often compared to Cat Stevens, his magnetic tenderness and melodies will pull you into his heartfelt words that remain with you long after song is over.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Vito Petroccitto
2023-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Vito Petroccitto is magic. And we’re not just talking about the way he deftly casts alternating spells on his audiences, moving them either to awe, tears, full-out belly laughs, or all three at once. Armed with his gritty, dirty, swampy telecaster guitar, or his beautiful Taylor acoustic, his crazy-good vocals, and more than a touch of genius, Vito has somehow figured out how to do the work of ten men. If he’s not performing all over the Hudson Valley with “Four Guys in Disguise” (the band he co-founded in 1989, voted “Best of the Hudson Valley” for years running), he’s out gigging with his newest brainchild, “Little Rock” a swampy blues and funk, Americana band.
Think Little Feat meets John Fogerty meets the Grateful Dead.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Kurt and Cheryl
2023-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert have been married for 36 years and performing together for almost as long. Cheryl brings wonderful harmonies, melodic harmonica, tight percussion and on occasion is the sound-tech. Kurt entered the folk arena somewhere around 1967, opening for acts including Loudon Wainwright lll at the Village Gaslight. After moving to the Hudson Valley, he led and wrote for a few bands opening for acts like Procol Harum, The Byrds, Asleep at the wheel, John Sebastian, etc. Both Kurt and Cheryl have had teaching careers they enjoyed almost as much as playing music.
Kurt and Cheryl are part of Kurt Henry & DOG KNOWS, and Kurt is the lead guitarist of The Dharma Bums.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

“Beyond A Simple Folk Song” Concert 2023
2023-07-30 14:00 - 16:00
“Beyond A Simple Folk Song” is a concert which challenges folk artists to go beyond what they normally do and stretch their art beyond their comfort zone. For this concert, please join our headline act, Betty and the Baby Boomers, for a “trip” down memory lane as they wander through “their generation” making periodic stops with signature tunes from a great musical era.
The Stissing Center, July 30, 2023 at 2pm, 2950 Church St, Pine Plains, NY 12567
Tickets are available on line at the website – www.thestissingcenter.org
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Betty and the Baby Boomers
”Sounds like either a yuppie- oriented pop group or an outfit starring Betty with some sort of backup band. As it happens, neither is anything remotely like the reality. Despite having given her name to the proceedings, Betty Boomer is just one of the equal partners in a likable and eminently folk-oriented [quintet] … I enjoyed the group very much.”
Bob Sherman, host of “Woody’s Children” –
WQXR and WFUV, New York, NY
When Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, and Steve Stanne began singing together more than 35 years ago, the name made sense—a play on Betty’s name and the fact that they all are children of the baby boom era. If they’ve had second thoughts, it’s too late to change now. “Betty and the Baby Boomers” appears on the covers of the band’s five CDs, and the name is known to folk music fans from the mountains of Connemara in Ireland to the Catskills overlooking New York’s Hudson Valley, their home base.
The American folk genre covers many styles. In addition to original songs from Jean, the Boomers draw on sources including traditional tunes, Americana roots music, contemporary artists like Greg Brown, Bruce Springsteen, and Dougie MacClean, and classic “folksingers” like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Phil Ochs. Whatever the source, each song is “Boomerized” – set in distinctive arrangements with three and four-part harmonies. The singers’ voices differ in range and color; they combine in a unique and resonant blend that is the Boomers’ signature. Their vocals are coupled to impressive instrumental work on guitars, Dobro, bass, bodhran, and kazoo, or sometimes a capella selections.
The group’s talents have led to frequent performances in venues such as the Eighth Step in New York’s Capital region, the Towne Crier in Beacon, and at Phil Ochs Song Night concerts in rooms ranging from New York City’s Village Gate to the Nameless Coffeehouse in Cambridge, Mass. The group is regularly booked along with the likes of the Chieftains, Paul Brady, and Christy Moore to perform during the Clifden Community Arts Festival in County Galway, Ireland; 2022 marked the Boomers’ 17th engagement at this festival, which has been running for forty-five years.

HVFG Opening Act:
The Coffeehouse – A Creative Community
Join Kevin Becker, Phil Miller, Neil Okeson and Jim Pospisil as they take you on a collaborative journey in song, exploring past and present-day coffeehouse communities.

***CANCELLED*** Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Elly Wininger
2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The NYS Office of Parks has cancelled tonight’s performance due to inclement weather.
Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly Wininger is a 2023 International Blues Challenge Semifinalist. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, she played the opening night at CBGB. Elly’s deep involvement with the country blues as well as her award-winning original songs have earned her a reputation for highly entertaining performances. Her most recent album, “The Blues Never End,” (Earwig Music 2021) spent 12 weeks as the #1 Acoustic Blues Album on the Roots Music Report.
Elly is also a producer, educator, and host of the popular radio show Catskill Cabaradio. Her public radio series “Rockin’ the Boat” exploring the role of music in political and social change was honored with an award from the United Nations Department of Information.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – MartinTullyKlein
2023-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Deb Martin, Lauren Tully and Sharon Klein joined their voices and guitars close to five years ago to create MartinTullyKlein.
The trio blends intricate harmonies with a smooth and natural balance that “clicks”. Their diverse repertoire includes an eclectic mélange crossing many genres, both old and new, and draws from their folk and Americana roots. They perform topical originals, familiar traditionals, and covers which range from poignant and passionate to light-hearted and silly. The synergy of their rich harmonies and tight delivery will draw you in! Their performance will not disappoint.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Steve and Terri Massardo
2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Terri and Steve Massardo have spent time in various musical ensembles for almost 30 years, including Yankee Rose, The Tennessee Virgins, What Four, The Jesse Janes, and The Broad Band, and currently have the distinction of being the 4th and 5th members of a band called Trio Mio.
They made their local debut at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild in 1999. They have produced many concert events throughout the region since 2004, and have done exhaustive research on live music throughout some of the Hudson Valley’s best bars and restaurants.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Storm King Skyline
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
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 the sound is all anchored by Rich’s solid rhythms on upright bass and his driving bluegrass-influenced banjo. They feature Linda on tambourine and light percussion. Carol adds 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Pat Lamanna
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Pat Lamanna has been writing and performing songs all her adult life. Her songs have been praised highly by Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, and others. They have a strong folk influence, and cover issues such as peace, religion and the environment.
Pat was Sonny Ochs’ pick to perform in the Folk DJ Showcase at the 2012 conference of the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. One of her songs, “Peace Pilgrim,” is featured in part on Pete Seeger’s Grammy-nominated album, “The Storm King.” She has three solo albums: “Full Circle” (2009); “Do I Know My Song Well Enough to Start Singing Yet?” (2012); and “Something Beautiful (2017). They can be purchased at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/patlamanna. She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Open Mic via Zoom: Karl Schmitz
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Karl Schmitz is a prolific artist, poet, musician and songwriter who recently relocated to Manchester, NH from Poughkeepsie, NY. Karl’s artwork and original music have been seen and heard in venues throughout the Hudson Valley, including many Hudson Valley Folk Guild open mics. For this performance, Karl will be performing original tunes, both serious and comic.

Contact: kdschmitz@gmail.com

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

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 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.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band was formed in 2017. The band is made up of Grampa Joe Cardella on vocals and washboard, Vince Sauter on vocals and stand-up fretless bass, and Wayne Chadwell on vocals and 6-string high-strung banjo. All three members have played in bands and as individuals since they were teenagers and all three play other instruments and have other musical interests as well.
The style of music is difficult to describe so they simply call it “New Orleans style jazz, blues, string band, jug band, washboard band music”. The music choices are intended to offer something interestingly different from mainstream and are intended to offer surprises and humor.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Jim Pospisil
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
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 performances on guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. He blends it all with a wry sense of humor, his goal is to make you laugh, cry, or think. Sometimes all at once. He performs cover songs as well, featuring fresh and creative arrangements.
Jim has just released his fourth album “Sleight Of Hand”, his most varied and ambitious release to date. The songs examine the trials of love, life and loss, and the challenge to rise above it all.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins
2023-06-10 19:00 - 22:30 | 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 The Levins on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

“The Levins music – a much needed remedy for a hurried and harried world. They serve to remind us of the old adage that says music & poetry can indeed be a soothing balm for troubled times.” — Lee Zimmerman, No Depression

The Levins (pronounced LeVINNS), award-winning singer songwriters, whose lyrically-rich acoustic music celebrates our common humanity, reaching across cultural and religious borders, and the beauty of caring for each other. From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, Ira and Julia uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel-good infectious folk-pop, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected. Their music has garnered Top-10 airplay on Folk Radio and invitations to perform in Amsterdam, England and throughout the United States, including co-producing a full-scale musical theater production based on their earlier release, My Friend Hafiz. Their music can be found on thelevinsmusic.com and they are currently working on their new recording.

The Levins
(Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin)
thelevinsmusic.com
facebook.com/thelevins

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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 32 (formerly Exit 5A), Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
This is the last performance of the 2022-2023 season. We will be back in September, and expect those to return to in person only

We intend to stream this performance on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins
2023-06-10 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 is pleased to be featuring The Levins.

“The Levins music-a much needed remedy for a hurried and harried world. They serve to remind us of the old adage that says music & poetry can indeed be a soothing balm for troubled times.”— Lee Zimmerman, No Depression

The Levins (pronounced LeVINNS), award-winning singer songwriters, whose lyrically-rich acoustic music celebrates our common humanity, reaching across cultural and religious borders, and the beauty of caring for each other. From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, Ira and Julia uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel-good infectious folk-pop, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected. Their music has garnered Top-10 airplay on Folk Radio and invitations to perform in Amsterdam, England and throughout the United States, including co-producing a full-scale musical theater production based on their earlier release, My Friend Hafiz. Their music can be found on thelevinsmusic.com and they are currently working on their new recording.

The Levins
(Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin)
thelevinsmusic.com
facebook.com/thelevins

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.
We have returned to in-person performances on the second Saturday of every month, weather and pandemic permitting. We also intend to stream the performances on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]
For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.
For those who still wish to perform from home, the Hudson Valley Folk Guild has created a fourth virtual chapter that will meet every fourth Saturday. That chapter will be hosted on Zoom by Ethan Campbell. Check the web page for that link.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – ***CANCELLED***
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The NYS Office of Parks has cancelled tonight’s performance due to the recent air quality issues.
Bob Stanhope has been rescheduled for August 31.
Bob Stanhope is a singer, songwriter, and sometimes humorist who has performed for over five decades in clubs, churches, and coffeehouses throughout the northeast. He is a thirteen-time winner of the Billboard Magazine Songwriter Contest, has been a frequent guest on national media. He was also the morning personality on a variety of suburban radio stations during the 1990s. Bob continues to entertain audiences from around the Hudson Valley with his song writing and outstanding voice.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

***CANCELLED*** Kingston Chapter: Elly Wininger
2023-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Due to the unavailability of our venue on Saturday June 3, and in consultation with our featured performer, Elly Wininger, we regret we have to cancel the Kingston coffeehouse on June 3. Elly will be appearing as the feature on October 7, 2023.

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, June 3, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Elly Wininger.

Elly Wininger
Elly was Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly is a 2023 International Blues
Challenge Semifinalist. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, she played the
opening night at CBGB. Elly’s deep involvement with the country blues as well as her
award-winning original songs have earned her a reputation for highly entertaining
performances. Her most recent album, ‘The Blues Never End’ (Earwig Music 2021)
spent 12 weeks as the #1 Acoustic Blues Album on the Roots Music Report. Elly is also
a producer, educator, and host of the popular radio show Catskill Cabaradio. Her public
radio series ‘Rockin the Boat’ exploring the role of music in political and social change
was honored with an award from the United Nations Department of Information.
https://www.ellywininger.com

OPEN MIC

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

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 - Andy Shapiro & Lydia Adams Davis
2023-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Andy Shapiro has performed in a variety of bands since 1968 including blues, soul, country, rock, and original music. For the last 5 years he has been focusing on writing songs and performing as a singer songwriter in the Hudson Valley and has released his first cd: “Find My Way Home” which received Honorable Mention in the 14th Annual emPower Posi Music Awards. He is now working on his second cd with songs of struggle and hope.
Lydia Adams Davis is a relaxed and warm-voiced balladeer who brings an improvisational flair to her original and traditional songs. Lydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers. She has several CD releases to her credit including “One Earth So Green and Round” which in 2012 was considered for a Grammy nomination! She was also received “Best In Hudson Valley” recognition in 2012.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Open Mic via Zoom: Mary Pazienza
2023-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Mary Pazienza started playing guitar five years ago following her retirement, and a lot has happened for her, both creatively and musically, since that time.
In 2019, Mary started writing songs, and has now published two volumes of Lyric Poems, Livin’ The Dream and Watercolors. Her songs are introspective and wide-ranging thematically, drawing on topics as diverse as relationships, mental health, social justice and food.
Mary is a regular member of the Tasty Tunes Zoom Open Mic on Thursday evenings, and her music is featured at many local open mics, including the three brick-and-mortar events presented by the Folk Guild. She also co-hosts an open mic at Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie.
As a volunteer for hospice, Mary gets to play music for patients in their homes.
Special thanks to: Jeff Armstrong @ Jeff Armstrong Music Studio and vocal coach Eve Soto @ Ready to Sing.
You can follow Mary at: marymusicmaking on Facebook.

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

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Julie Corbalis
2023-05-20 19:30 - 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 open mic this coming
Saturday, May 20, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Julie Corbalis.

JULIE CORBALIS is a Hudson Valley based singer-songwriter who has been performing her own music as well as classic covers since 1996. Corbalis has recorded six albums to date: two with her band Jules & The Family (Jules & The Family, 2005; Border Radio, 2007), 3 as a solo performer (“Old Flames And New Names,” 2008; “Songs In A Bottle,” 2013, and the 2016 release “What’s Up With This Heart?”) and one as a collaborative effort with fellow local musicians (Backwoods Jupiter Presents Bob Dylan’s Desire, 2011). Her latest single, “Drinking Buddy” was released in May 2020. Julie has toured throughout the Northeast US and Ontario, Canada, as well as performed throughout Europe and Japan. In addition to being a full time musician, “Ms. Corbalis” has also taught middle school social studies for 23 years.

OPEN MIC

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

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jude Roberts
2023-05-13 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 Jude Roberts on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Evocative and refreshingly melodic, Jude’s music makes you feel you’ve rediscovered a song you never knew. Roberts is a New York-born and raised singer, songwriter, and recording artist. He became involved in the local New York music scene after graduating from Purchase College (1997) where he majored in Studio Composition. He went on to tour nationally and internationally.
Jude was selected to perform at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2018 as part of the Emerging Artist Showcase. In 2019, he collaborated with the SageArts project to create a song based on the life of Holocaust survivor Tommy Wald. This song, “Suzanne”, was one of four songs featured in the PBS documentary, “We Remember: Songs of Survivors” aired in early 2022.
Having traveled extensively throughout Europe for performance and pleasure, he then launched a project leading music-focused retreats to Greece in October 2019. Although global lockdowns postponed the planned July 2020 retreat to Santorini, this project will resume with renewed vigor in 2024.
He fingerpicks with the delicacy, assurance and color of Nick Drake; sings with the bell-like clarity and gentle high end of a lost Finn brother; and writes Anglo- and pop-inflected folksongs with the offhand grace and deceptive sophistication of early James Taylor, Richard Thompson or Sir Paul himself.
– John Burdick, Hudson Valley One

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.
We have returned to in-person performances on the second Saturday of every month, weather and pandemic permitting. We also intend to stream the performances on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]
For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.
For those who still wish to perform from home, the Hudson Valley Folk Guild has created a fourth virtual chapter that will meet every fourth Saturday. That chapter will be hosted on Zoom by Ethan Campbell. Check the web page for that link.
