Twilight Music in the Parks 2026: Betty and the Baby Boomers
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Walkway Over the Hudson’s Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Based in the Hudson Valley, Betty and the Baby Boomers (Betty Boomer, Jean McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Steve Stanne, and Robert Bard) came together back in 1987 through their work for Clearwater. The group has been praised regionally – they “sing and play old-school folk like it was brand spanking new” (Kingston’s Daily Freeman); nationally – “a refreshing reminder of the halcyon days of American folk music” (Sing Out!); and internationally, with many bookings over decades at Clifden Arts Week, a long-running festival in Ireland. The group wraps distinctive four-part harmonies and sparkling guitar and Dobro licks around songs from Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, and others who inspired their generation, plus original and contemporary material in that tradition. According to Wanda Fischer, host of WAMC’s Hudson River Sampler, “Everything Betty and the Baby Boomers present, whether in person or on a recording, is guaranteed to be exquisite, fresh, and astounding. They were destined to sing together. How fortunate are we, as listeners, that they do.”
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www.bettyandthebabyboomers.com
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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!

The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on select Wednesday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are from 6pm–7pm at the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Ulster Welcome Center Plaza.
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!

Open Mic via Zoom: Bunny Barnes
2026-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Fingerstyle guitarist Bunny Barnes performed at the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention from 2021-2025. She has studied with celebrated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel since 2010 and placed 5th at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in the Traditional Category in 2017.
Bunny performed at the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in 2026, and has opened many times for National Thumbpicking Award Winners, Muriel Anderson & Richard Smith. She has opened for the California Guitar Trio, Pierre Bensusan and headlined at Sellersville Theater in January of 2025 with Rolly Brown & Curt Lippe.
Her first instrumental album, “It Goes Like It Goes,” was inducted into the National Thumbpickers’ Hall of Fame as 2022 “Thumbpicking Recording of the Year!” She’s planning on releasing her next CD of all original music in the Fall of 2026!
Contact: https://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 6:45 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Ethan Campbell will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Ethan know as soon as you come in from the Waiting Room. He’ll get you into the next available slot. Everybody gets two songs or eight (8) minutes, whichever comes first.

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Rock Tavern Chapter: Sarah D
2026-09-12 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, September 12, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Sarah D.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, Ben Seibert at nebulus2017@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: John Schin
2026-09-19 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, September 19, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring John Schin.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

New Paltz Chapter: The Co-Conspirators (from Quebec)
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2026-2027 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Our featured performer is
The Co-Conspirators (from Quebec).

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic via Zoom: Maggie Rothwell
2026-10-03 19:00 - 22:00
Maggie Rothwell bio

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

Rock Tavern Chapter: Sharon Klein
2026-10-10 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, October 10, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Sharon Klein.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, Ben Seibert at nebulus2017@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Janie March
2026-10-17 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 17, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Janie March.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

New Paltz Chapter: Brad Cole
2026-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2026-2027 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Brad Cole.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic via Zoom: Ed Caskey
2026-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Ed Caskey bio

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

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jake Bernz and Steve Kirkman
2026-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, November 14, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring
Jake Bernz and Steve Kirkman.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, Ben Seibert at nebulus2017@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
2026-11-21 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, November 21, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring
Storm King Skyline.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

New Paltz Chapter: Barry Adelman
2026-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2026-2027 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, November 28, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Barry Adelman.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic via Zoom: Buddy & Susan “Misery Loves Company”
2026-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Buddy & Susan “Misery Loves Company” bio

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

Rock Tavern Chapter: Tom Heany
2026-12-12 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, December 12, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring
Tom Heany.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, Ben Seibert at nebulus2017@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Kathy Mark
2026-12-19 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, December 19, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring
Kathy Mark.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

New Paltz Chapter: Tina Ross
2026-12-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2026-2027 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Tina Ross.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

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

Open Mic via Zoom: Don and Maureen Black
2027-01-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Don and Maureen Black bio

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

Rock Tavern Chapter: James Leo
2027-01-09 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, January 9, 2027.

This month we are proud to be featuring
James Leo.

[bio goes here]

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors). Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located in the Town of New Windsor at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, off Route 207, 3.4 miles west of Rte 300; or take I-84 to Exit 5A, Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter, Ben Seibert at nebulus2017@gmail.com.
