Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Kingston Chapter: Jerelynn Mason
2024-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, September 7, 2024
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Jerelynn Mason.

Jerelynn Mason, a Saugerties-based musician and artist, took up the ukulele about 10 years ago. She is a member of the Ukulele Catskill group and UUukes. As she explains, one of the beautiful aspects of the ukulele is that you can play it at the same skill level you had 10 years ago because most ukulele players are in it for the ease, fun, and community. Playing the ukulele also, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your viewpoint), leads to acquiring a kazoo, and to writing quirky songs. That’s just the way it goes.
In addition to her music, Jerelynn’s artistic endeavors include photography, painting rescued furniture, mixed media collage, and creating cards. During the past two summers, she has hosted a stop on the Saugerties Artists Tour. Her Street Art projects include an owl and a horse (Saugerties), three bears (Cairo), and four cats (Catskill, of course).
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: Elly Wininger
2024-09-14 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 is pleased to be featuring Elly Wininger.
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, September 14, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern

Our featured performer is Elly Wininger.

Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly Wininger won the Hudson Valley Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenge and went on to be a Semifinalist in the 2023 International Blues Competition. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, she played the opening night at CBGB. Elly’s deep involvement with the country blues finger style and slide guitar 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
https://www.ellywininger.com/

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 7:00pm. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00pm.
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 James Leo, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: David Ray
2024-09-21 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, September 21, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring David Ray.

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: Maggie Rothwell
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Maggie Rothwell is originally from Pleasantville, NY but chose Red Hook, NY as her home. She earned her Bachelor’s of Music Education degree with a concentration in voice from Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Maggie has enjoyed careers as a public school music teacher and as a musician in therapeutic recreation departments of several nursing homes.
Maggie currently performs locally and also runs a nationwide virtual open mic and songwriting group for Senior Planet from AARP. With a repertoire of over 1,000 cover songs and numerous originals, Maggie has eclectic taste in music and enjoys performing a wide variety of styles. She lets her music do the talking for her and is happiest when she has a guitar in her hands and is singing songs that her audience can relate to and sing along with! Maggie is happily married with 2 grown children who are often the inspiration for her original songs.
Maggie can be reached at: kmgtroth@aol.com

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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 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: Andy Shapiro
2024-10-05 19:00 - 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
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, October 5, 2024
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Andy Shapiro.

Andy Shapiro is a distinguished singer-songwriter whose music resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. With a career spanning over five decades, Shapiro has carved out a unique niche in the music world, blending introspective lyrics with a rich, melodic sound.
Growing up in a musically inclined family, Andy Shapiro’s journey began in the vibrant music scene of The Bronx, where he honed his guitar playing and began his appreciation for storytelling through song. His influences are as diverse as his own compositions, drawing from folk, rock, and acoustic traditions to create a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.
Shapiro’s songs explore the complexities of the human experience, touching on themes of love, loss, and personal growth. His first CD: “Find My Way Home” received honorable mention at the Empower Music Awards. Each track is a testament to his dedication to his art, characterized by thoughtful lyrics and memorable melodies.
Andy Shapiro is working on his second albu m, collaborating with a range of artists and musicians, further expanding his creative horizons and contributing to the rich tapestry of his music. His live performances are renowned for their intimate and engaging atmosphere, where his genuine connection with the audience shines through.
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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)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Mary Pazienza
2024-10-12 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 Mary Pazienza.
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Mary Pazienza has been playing guitar since her retirement. It’s been a lot of fun and a time consuming hobby! She started writing songs five years ago and has close to 100 songs now. Some of these lyrics are in her self published books of Lyric Poems, Livin’ the Dream and Watercolors. Her songs are introspective, covering topics on relationships, mental health, social justice and food. The creative process has enhanced Mary’s life in so many ways including the joy of singing. Early musical influences include. 70s music such as Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.
Mary played in a song circle with Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over The Hudson this summer performing fan favorites of her originals, Ice Cream for Dinner and Livin’ the Dream. She has played at the Poughkeepsie Porchfest for the past two summers. She attended SummerSongs again this year focusing on performance and singing.
Mary is learning keyboard and also plays ukulele. Future plans include joining a choir, more studio recording and continuing shows at the Clubhouse where she lives.
You can follow Mary at marymusicmaking on Facebook.
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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.

2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary Concert
2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Local Center for Arts and Culture, 16 John Street, Saugerties, NY, United States
2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary concert
The Local Center for Arts and Culture, 16 John St, Saugerties, NY 12477
Sunday, October 13th at 2pm
Admission at the door: $8 HVFG members, $10 non-members

Each act will perform 2 songs and share memories connected with their association with the HVFG over the 45 years.
The following performers will be featured:

Linda Breithaupt (who will also emcee)
Jim Pospisil
Indigo (Steve and Terri Massardo, with Bob Bottjer)
Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert
Pat Lamanna
Deb Martin
Don and Maureen Black
John Schin
James Leo
Andy Shapiro

Linda Breithaupt
Linda Breithaupt
With a strong clear voice, Linda Breithaupt is at home with folk, gospel or blues with the occasional humorous tale. A regional performer for many years, Linda will be joined for part of her set by her frequent singing partner, Linda Bresnahan McCarthy. Together they are known for their tight intricate harmonies and will delight with some holiday favors.

Jim Pospisil

Jim Pospisil
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.

Indigo

Indigo
Indigo is a trio featuring Terri Massardo on vocals, Bob Bottjer on guitar, and Steve Massardo on bass. They perform vintage blues and jazz standards.
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.
Bob Bottjer has never met a musical genre that he can’t play, and his virtuosity on guitar and steel have got him in high demand around the region. His tasteful, unobtrusive licks make everything sound better.

Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert
Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert
Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert, a dynamic guitar/harmonica duo, always surprise and delight people with the diversity of their repertoire, both covers and originals. Kurt’s popularity as a guitarist is due in part to the range of styles he displays, while the duet taken as a whole–guitar, harmonica, percussion and harmony vocals–seems like more than two busy musicians, making for a compelling performance.

Pat Lamanna

Pat Lamanna
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). She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest.

Deb Martin

Deb Martin
An expressive, euphonic voice, a steady guitar, a mood, and perhaps a memory. Deb Martin plays originals and covers with soulful, rich, and sometimes even playful vocals. Her originals focus on women’s stories, family, politics and love. An entertainer at heart, she performs a variety of covers “her way” as she interacts with her audiences. You can find her at local venues and fairs as a solo act, and as a part of the trio, MartinTullyKlein.

Don and Maureen Black

Don and Maureen Black
Don and Maureen Black began taking guitar lessons with Helen Avakian in September of 2008. They first played together in public in January 2013 under the name “Never Too Late”. Since then they have played together in a variety of local venues, most notably in the “Teachers”-themed John Street Jam, and in a Lou Reed tribute in Nyack. They play regularly at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, the Hyde Park Library, the High Falls Café, and at Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show at Morton Library. They enjoy playing humorous songs and, most especially, songs written by local artists.

John Schin

John Schin
John Schin is a singer songwriter from Pawling New York. He has been performing original songs and eclectic covers at open mics throughout the Hudson valley. His songs tell stories. Some make you laugh, some hit your heart, some make you think.

James Leo

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.”

Andy Shapiro
Andy Shapiro
Andy 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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
2024-10-19 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, October 19, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Storm King Skyline.

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: Gary Kromirs
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Gary’s been playing in bands for over 50 years. In the ‘80s he played the clubs in NYC including CBGBs, Pyramid, Limelight, Trude Heller’s, the Lone Star, the Bitter End, and SNAFU. He has performed at college events at the University of Vermont, University of Maine, Brooklyn College, and SUNY New Paltz. His band was one of eight bands chosen to play at the 1st Annual New York New Rock Day at Lincoln Center. Locally he’s played with his band DogHouse as well as the Ronnie Bait Band.
Gary was in the pit band of the Phoenicia Playhouse where he played in their productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Last Five Years, Oklahoma!, The Wedding Singer and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also 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.
Gary can be reached at: gkromirs@hvc.rr.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 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: The Princes of Serendip
2024-11-02 19:00 - 22:00
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, November 2, 2024
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is The Princes of Serendip.

The Princes of Serendip have been performing T. G. Vanini’s songs
locally for over 25 years. Nature, compassion and the unexpected run
through each song. Vanini’s vocals and piano join with Julie Parisi
Kirby’s extraordinary voice in this duo’s thoughtful and lyrical music.
A Celtic and classical heart is leavened by influences ranging from
Renaissance England to the Balkans, Lewis Carroll and the Beatles. T

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: Don Sparks
2024-11-09 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 Don Sparks.
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Don Sparks is an American character actor and performing songwriter. The San Diego Troubadour review of his CD, Ready For The Radio said, “Sparks’ songs take you on an eclectic lyrical and vocal journey, with well-crafted novelty tunes, upbeat rockers, and tender ballads that may remind you of some of the best, from Gordon Lightfoot to David Gates and from Arlo Guthrie to Kenny Rankin.”
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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: Janie March
2024-11-16 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 16, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Janie March.

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: Corinne Curcio
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Corinne Curcio began playing guitar at age 10, and had her first performance in the 8th grade, rocking electric guitar in a band for a school play. Her musicianship was influenced by artists like The Beatles, Richard Thompson, Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane and XTC. It wasn’t until many years later at age 39 she felt brave enough to perform her own songs at an open mic. This led to many opportunities to perform in venues throughout the tri-state area as well as the famed Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. She released 3 CDs as a solo artist (and has material for another 3!) and In addition, performed and recorded a CD as a member of the trio Estrogen. She hasn’t performed on a live stage in a while, so is very thankful to have the opportunity to play for the Hudson Valley Folk Guild.
Corinne may be reached at: corona_curcio@yahoo.com

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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 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: Sharon Klein
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, December 7, 2024
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Sharon Klein.

Sharon Klein, who is an accomplished fingerstyle guitar player and singer songwriter is a favorite on the Hudson Valley folk and Americana music scene. She is one third of the group MartinTullyKlein who have been together for seven years, and make their way around the Hudson Valley music circuit each year, playing such venues as the Rosendale Street Festival and Walkway Over the Hudson. Sharon 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, as music coordinator for the Woodstock Invitational Luthier showcase for 11 years, Sharon got to share the stage and play with some of the most iconic names in the music world such as John Sebastian, Steve Miller, Larry Campbell, Happy Traum, Jorma Kaukonen and many others. She has traveled and toured in over 40 countries with her guitar and songs. Sharon has opened shows for Mary Travers, Dar Williams, David Broza and others. We are thrilled to have Sharon perform 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: Kathy Mark
2024-12-14 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 is pleased to be featuring Kathy Mark.
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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.
An amateur luthier for 25 years, Kathy is now focusing on “polishing” her music and “building” a rapport with musicians, and music lovers, by playing her own instruments and those of fellow boutique guitar builders.
Kathy is a long time student of international finger-style guitar champion, Helen Avakian. She has also been influenced by the musical style of Nanci Griffith, as well as Sungha Jung, Sara Barielles, and the blues legend, Keb’ Mo’.
The wonder and awe of guitar never grows old: six strings with infinite possibilities!
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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: Scott Lichtenstein
2024-12-21 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, December 21, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Scott Lichtenstein.

Scott Lichtenstein has always been extremely passionate about music. He gained musical knowledge from both of his parents who were both musically talented. His father played piano and guitar and his mother also played piano and was professionally trained as a vocalist. Music was a huge part of the family. Throughout elementary school, Scott would sing in chorus and learn to play trombone. His first solo experience was when he was in 5th grade where he was given the opportunity to perform in a talent show where he sang Hound Dog by Elvis Presley.
He continued his musical experiences singing in chorus in high school. He performed in a show called Ossining Live and sang Somebody to Love by Queen. After doing chorus in his freshman year of high school, he had many more opportunities to sing in a music class called Gimme the Mic. His music teacher, Ms. Kafer recognized his talent and gave him the opportunity to have his own concert. He sang with his chorus group at the town tree lighting, high school graduation and performed as a soloist at the Village Fair.
After high school he moved to Florida where he continued his musical experiences in college and joined Voices of Valencia. A few years later, he moved back to the Hudson Valley area and has had many opportunities to sing at Open Mic engagements at various locations including Paula’s Café, The Adriance Memorial Library, and the Unitarian Fellowship Church. He had been looking around the area for more singing opportunities for adults that was inclusive and found the Mid-Hudson IBM Chorus which he is a current member. This group has increased his musical knowledge and repertoire and has given him the spark in his life and he feels that he has accomplished this goal. Last spring, he was selected to do a solo of Giants in the Sky from the Broadway musical Into the Woods. The accompanist chose this song for him because she felt he could express himself and show his singing skills. Singing makes him calm and he loves performing on stage.

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: Bunny Barnes
2024-12-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Bunny Barnes first played guitar at age 16. By age 17, she was teaching Folk and Ragtime picking at Music Masters Studio in Southampton, PA and performing with various bands.
In 2004, Bunny began her solo career, playing in wineries, clubs and restaurants in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas of Pennsylvania. In 2007, a bout with vocal cord cancer cut her singing career short.
In 2008, with the encouragement of her teacher and mentor, world famous guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, Bunny recreated herself by letting the guitar be her voice.
Performance and competition credits include: the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention in 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024; the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2022; and 5th Place at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in the Traditional Category in 2017.
Bunny released her first instrumental album, It Goes Like It Goes, in July 2022, and in September 2022, the album was inducted into the National Thumbpickers’ Hall of Fame as “Album of the Year”!!
Contact: www.BunnyBarnes.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 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: John Schin
2025-01-04 19:00 - 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
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, January 4, 2025
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is 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.
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 6:30pm 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: Hey Bub
2025-01-11 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 Hey Bub.
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Hey Bub is a Hudson Valley local duo, made up of Lily Clarie Bergstein and Christian Jao. Their sound is American old time music with complex harmonies that entertains people of all ages. You will find yourself being transformed back in time while tapping your feet and even singing along.
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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: Walter Ensor
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:30 | 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, January 18, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Walter Ensor.

Walter Ensor was a native of the well-known Irish stronghold, Rockaway Beach, New York. Having moved up to Red Hook recently to spend more time with his granddaughter, he has become an active member of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association. With charming vocals and versatile guitar-playing, Walter is at the heart of the Celtic Cross sound. Walter hails from a family of musicians who have influenced his unique style and knowledge of music. Walter is also an accomplished solo performer and multi-instrumentalist as well as a session player of choice.

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: Ann Ramsey
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
An accomplished fingerstyle guitar player, Ann Ramsey is a new songwriter from Wilmington DE. Inspired by traditional story-songs and ballads, she’s written 55 songs since she began writing in 2022. Her songs are described as “entrancing,” and “haunting.” Her style is inspired by the work of Richard Thompson, Joan Baez, and Roseanne Cash.
Ann is active in the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance (PASAmusic.org), and the Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS.org). She’s listed on the artists roster of the Delaware Division of the Arts, from which she was awarded Artist Opportunity grants for FY 2023 & 2025. She’s an alum of Eliza Gilkyson’s Winter and Fall 2024 Casa de Musica intensive songwriting workshops, and Richard Thompson’s 2023 & 2024 Frets & Refrains songwriting camp. She is credited for the Harmony Vocals on Jon Burrowes’ 2024 second album.
Ann is working on her own first recording, slated for release in early 2025. For original demos: https://soundcloud.com/annramse
Ann can be reached at: annramsey@mac.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 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: Neil Okeson
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, February 1, 2025
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Neil Okeson.
Neil Okeson is a singer-songwriter living in the Hudson Valley, performing original songs to audiences that weave together humor, joy, and the occasional political jab. Long associated with the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, he views songwriting as a living process, and a conversation with many.
Neil enjoys hiking the trails from the river to the ridge, and exploring the wilderness of the imagination, hunting for metaphors.
He was a voice major in music school; guitar, piano, and ukulele are some of the tools of his storytelling shows.
His first CD “Beautiful World” was released in 2015, and he is currently producing the next one, to be completed this 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: Jim Pospisil Cancelled due to weather forecast
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
We are sorry to report that, after careful consideration, we must cancel tomorrow’s ( Saturday, February 8 ) performance / open mic at the Rock Tavern chapter.
We have seen reports of 5″-8″ of snow and we believe that, in the interest of safety of all parties, we must cancel the event.

This decision was a consensus made by all participating members of Rock Tavern HVFG .

We are sorry but we believe that the safety of our members and performers is the highest priority.

See you next month!

***CANCELLED*** Poughkeepsie Chapter: Brian Sullivan
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Cancelled due to inclement weather
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The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, February 15, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Brian Sullivan.

Brian bought his first guitar after graduating high school. His first song came a few years later. After some time of playing music with friends, he started going to the Folk Guild Coffeehouse in Patterson back in the 1900s.
Brian soon played his first open mics there and at the Good News Coffeehouse run by Don Lombardi. Realizing that no one was seriously injured after his first open-mics, Brian continued playing and writing songs. He has played at coffeehouses in NY and CT, but the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is home.

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: Don and Maureen Black
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Don and Maureen Black began taking guitar lessons with Helen Avakian in September of 2008. They first played together in public in January 2013, under the name “Never Too Late”. Since then they have played together in a variety of local venues, most notably in the “Teachers” – themed John Street Jam, and in a Lou Reed tribute in Nyack. They are active in the Hudson Valley Folk Guild and play regularly at the High Falls Café and at Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show at Morton Library. They enjoy playing humorous songs and, most especially, songs written by local artists.

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 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: Louise Adams
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, March 1, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Louise Adams.

Louise Adams is a singer/ songwriter from Plymouth, Massachusetts. Playing guitar and singing has been a part of her since a young age. After graduating college, one of the best parts of living in NYC was attending the Guitar Study Center after work in midtown Manhattan. Work, and family then took center stage but she eventually returned to playing and singing in local NJ bands before moving to Massachusetts in 2017.
Songwriting also came later in life, after a suggestion from a booking agent that she write a few songs to appear at a local venue. She released her first album, Come Dance with me in 2023 with Whole Music Records. The song, Come Dance with Me won a Silver Medal in the Global Music awards, and the following year, both songs, “Wish You Had” and “All the Time In the World” also received Silvers in the Global Music Awards.
She loves all kinds of music, and is grateful for her kids to keep introducing her to current artists. However, her inspirations keep bringing her back to acoustic artists such as Cosy Sheridan, Patty Griffin, Jeff Daniels, and Cheryl Wheeler.
When not working on original music, Louise plays throughout the south shore of Massachusetts in the band, Tupelo Honey., and also with Jim Schulze as the Louise Adams Acoustic Duo.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills has been sold to Stepping Stone, a multimedia production company, event space and creative wellness center. We will continue to perform at 320 Sawkill Road. As of March 1, 2025 our website reflects the name of the new owner.

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: Sean Crimmins
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 Sean Crimmins.
Sean Crimmins, a songwriter from the Hudson Valley with a distinctive guitar style, invites you to check out his album ‘Old Soul From Across the Room’ and his other work which includes original and cover tunes with various musical styles.

Visit Sean Crimmins’ website for more information at https://www.seancrimmins.com

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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: Tim Robinson
2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 15, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Tim Robinson.

Tim Robinson is a songwriter from Croton on Hudson, NY. He got his start among the songwriters of the “Fast Folk” era in NYC when he met Jack Hardy in the early 1990’s. Through Jack, he fell in with Suzanne Vega, Frank Tedesso, Richard Julian, Bob Hillman, and others. It was a cauldron of incredible, vital songwriting. Tim has four full albums to his credit since those days. His first Recording, “Money in the Woods” was produced with the help of Suzanne Vega, who sings backing vocals on several songs and refers to Tim as one of her favorite working songwriters. That recording was nominated for the New Pantheon award and celebrated with 4 stars by Amanda Petrusich, now famous for her role as staff music writer at The New Yorker magazine.
Currently, Tim is still writing and recording music and looks to release an album of new songs, “The Midnight Bird”, as soon as possible. Last year (after taking a pass on songwriting competitions for the past twenty years) Tim was accepted as a New Folk finalist at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. That said, the dates of the festival conflicted with his eldest son’s college graduation, so… he had to say, thank you, but, no. A man needs priorities. It’s funny to be “New” at age 61.
Tim is now looking to get back out there and have his hundreds unique of songs heard again by new ears. He thanks you all for coming out to listen and getting that process started.

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: Marylyn Coffey
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Marylyn Coffey came of age in the Folk era of the 1960s, performing with friends in cafés and coffee houses in and around Boston, but never thought of taking herself seriously in that milieu. Now in her Golden Years, as a former hippie, graphic artist, art publicist and university art department manager, she is doing all the things she didn’t have time for until now. Always a poet and writer, she started writing songs in 2020.
In the 1980s Marylyn moved to Huntsville, Alabama to finish college. Singing and playing harmonica in a local Americana cover band in the 1990s was fun, a new thing for Huntsville at the time. Marylyn first started solo performing on open mics online during COVID, while writing songs at a rapid clip. She switched to ukulele from guitar, which may have been a mistake, but it’s too late now! The four strings of a ukulele lend themselves to the strange chord progressions that Marylyn comes up with.
Marylyn performs at open mics in town and occasionally at farmers’ markets or during studio tour nights at the “alternative” arts center. In 2022 she released an all-originals CD called Can’t Feel a Thing, and is presently working on another one. She’s also written 20 plot-related songs for a musical called Muddleville, based on a short novel she “accidentally” wrote last year. How that project will be shared remains to be seen.
Contact: giraffe@hiwaay.net

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 7:00, but if you arrive at 6:30 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.

Kingston Chapter: Phil Miller and Betty Altman
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, April 5, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performers are Phil Miller and Betty Altman.

Betty and Phil Bio
Together they 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.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills has been sold to Stepping Stone, a multimedia production company, event space and creative wellness center. We will continue to perform at 320 Sawkill Road. As of March 1, 2025 our website reflects the name of the new owner.

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)
