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 […]

  Terri and Steve Massardo have spent time in various musical ensembles for almost 30 years, and made their solo debut at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild in 1999. Five years later they started the John Street Jam in Saugerties which brought them immeasurable joy and lifetime friendships with musicians from all over the world. […]

  Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert have been married for 35 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 […]

These Three Bums – Dick Vincent, Matt Bowe, and Bruce Hildenbrand – usually perform as an acoustic trio. Their repertoire is an expansive interpretation of “Americana”; mostly covers of folk, blues, and even ragtime and swing with a few original songs salted in. The sound may remind you of David Bromberg, Garcia/Grisman, or even un-plugged […]

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” […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.                   […]