Twilight Music in the Park: Betty and the Baby Boomers

Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York

The Hudson Valley acoustic group Betty and the Baby Boomers (Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Robert Bard, and Steve Stanne) have been recognized 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” […]

Twilight Music in the Park: MartinTullyKlein

Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York

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. […]

Twilight Music in the Park: Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band

Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York

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 […]

Twilight Music in the Park: Lannie Bolde

Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York

Lannie Bolde is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who writes simple songs about complex subject matter: love, family, home, spiritual 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.                   […]

Kingston Chapter: Marji Zintz

Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, United States

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our 2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. Our featured performer is Marji Zintz.   A Seasoned Performer. Marji has performed in festivals, clubs, house concerts, open-air markets--from big stages to living rooms. She […]

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jerry Mitnick

Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, United States

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jerry Mitnick. Jerry Mitnick, aka Minique Flambeau I've been a performing and recording musician, singer/songwriter for over 50 years. (Yikes!) ..born in NYC, and now since '88, home in the Hudson Valley. Toured the world with various bands, ....bass and […]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Beth DeSombre

Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Featured Performer: Beth DeSombre Beth DeSombre (pronunciation: de-SOM-bree) writes songs that are "smart and uplifting...focusing on the quiet meaning to be found in ordinary life" (Sing Out! Magazine), exploring issues from the personal to the political. Her music touches both mind and heart, with insights wrapped in melody and harmony that stay with you after […]

Open Mic via Zoom: Maggie Rothwell

Zoom

Singer/songwriter and guitarist Maggie Rothwell is originally from Pleasantville, NY in Westchester County, but now lives in Red Hook, NY in the Hudson Valley. Maggie earned her Bachelor’s of Music Education degree with a concentration in voice from Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Maggie enjoyed being an elementary school music teacher and then […]

Kingston Chapter: Fred Arcoleo

Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, United States

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our 2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. Our featured performer is Fred Arcoleo. Sober, hard-hitting, and fiercely original, yet cradled in tenderness, FRED ARCOLEO’s award-winning RALLY FOLK! music invites audiences to confront the difficult truths of […]

Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College Presents “Folk Songs of the Hudson Valley” featuring Storm King Skyline

Blodgett Auditorium in Blodgett Hall, Vassar College North Gate, 54 Collegeview Ave., Pougkeepsie, NY

The Hudson Valley Folk Guild, in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College, presents "Folk Songs of the Hudson Valley" featuring Storm King Skyline.   This concert, Friday, October 7, 2022, 5 p.m., Blodgett Auditorium on the Vassar College campus, includes songs that tell the history, celebrate the people, and reflect the grandeur […]