Poughkeepsie Chapter: Dave Kearney
ZoomThe Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Dave Kearney in our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:30pm. Dave Kearney's songs are powerful because he has actually lived them. His heartfelt performances elicit nods of recognition, tears, and a line of people telling him which song […]
Kingston Chapter: Take Out Music
ZoomTake Out Music is a group of four voices and more than 13 instruments. Despite their unassuming appearance, Take Out Music offers unique arrangements and an eclectic repertoire, everything from Elizabeth Cotten through Dylan to Motown. The name was inspired by their tradition of beginning each practice with a meal, and the enjoyment of one […]
Rock Tavern Chapter: Ethan Campbell
ZoomThe Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Ethan Campbell. Ethan Campbell Ethan Campbell cut his musical teeth on Rock’n’Roll, playing in bands on the NYC Punk scene in the mid-‘70s. Having mellowed (slightly) with age, he now performs solo acoustic, with a diverse repertoire of mostly '60s […]
Poughkeepsie Chapter: Chuck Brodsky
ZoomChuck Brodsky is a storytelling, songwriting, modern-day troubadour whose genuine warmth and quirky, finely-crafted songs touches hearts, funny bones, and a nerve or two. With irony and wit, his twelve CDs celebrate the eccentric, holy, courageous, inspiring, and the beautiful, while poking fun at what needs poking. After a few years busking in Europe and picking […]
Kingston Chapter: Teri Scheinzeit
ZoomNYC based singer-songwriter, Teri Scheinzeit, lights up a room (and a Zoom) with her soulful strength and positive energy. She makes audiences laugh out loud, nod understandably, and sometimes choke back a quiet tear. Her latest CD, Choosing Happy, has received many accolades. “Teri’s creative vision is fresh and fun,” “Her songs clever, authentic and delightful,” with a "lyrical, folky […]
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 […]