Rock Tavern Chapter: Dick Vincent
ZoomThe Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Dick Vincent with Matt Bowe. Dick Vincent and Matt Bowe met at the Spencertown Folk Jam in 1997 over a rendition of "She Caught The Katy". Twenty-five years later they are still performing together having been members of numerous bands […]
Poughkeepsie Chapter: Joshua Garcia
ZoomJoshua Garcia writes from the hip and sings from the heart. His precise lyrics and poignant vocals have drawn comparisons from Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan to Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. Joshua released his first single, “Everything’s Quiet & The People Are Tame,” in 2021 and is in the process of completing his debut album, “That’s The […]
Kingston Chapter: Amy Soucy
ZoomBeacon folk chanteuse Amy Soucy writes evocative songs exploring the kaleidoscope of human experience (dreams, longing, forgiveness and healing) and sings them in a voice that’s been called “powerful,” “comforting,” and “angelic.” Amy was selected for a coveted spot in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2016 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and took home first […]
Rock Tavern Chapter: Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert
ZoomThe Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert. Kurt and Cheryl 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 […]
Poughkeepsie Chapter: Rich Newman
ZoomThe Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Rich Newman in our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 7:30pm. Rich Newman is a songwriter and award-winning journalist from Ulster County, New York. He describes his musical style as “the country side of folk,” and his songs reveal a […]
Kingston Chapter: Ben Grosscup
ZoomBEN GROSSCUP sings about the ideas and values of the revolutionary social movements he’s part of. Drawing upon activist folk singing traditions, he brings new songs to the rallies, strikes, picket lines, and virtual events where they’re most relevant. He leads purposeful group singing that raises political consciousness. https://www.youtube.com/c/BenGrosscup Ben is executive director of The People’s Music Network for […]
Rock Tavern Chapter: Pat Lamanna
ZoomThe Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Pat Lamanna. The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Pat Lamanna. Pat Lamanna is an award-winning singer-songwriter living in Hyde Park, NY. Pat has been writing and performing songs all her […]
Poughkeepsie Chapter: Vince Fisher
ZoomThe Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Vince Fisher in our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:30pm. Vince Fisher started playing guitar while in college in the mid-sixties. He started learning folk songs by the likes of Tom Paxton, Tom Rush and the Kingston Trio, among others. He played at […]
Twilight Music in the Park: Jim Pospisil
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkJim 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 […]
Kingston Chapter: Carole White
ZoomCarole White plays rhythmically driven guitar and sings uplifting, empowering songs with a message to move your body, use your voice, use your power, and use your life for something good. Born and raised in the Catskills of Woodstock Ny, Carole’s music grows out of the lush, peaceful beauty of those mountains. The ever present […]