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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Elly Wininger
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Elly Wininger.\n\n  \nElly Wininger is a 2014 NY Blues Hall of Fame Inductee and winner of the\nHudson Valley Blues Society’s Solo/Duo Challenge. She went on to\nadvance to the Semifinals at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in\nMemphis. A veteran of the Greenwich Village Folk Scene\, her most recent\nalbum ‘The Blues Never End’ was the #1 Acoustic Blues Album for 12\nweeks on the Roots Music Chart.  Elly is also a producer\, teacher and\nhost/MC of Catskill Cabaradio. https://www.ellywininger.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-elly-wininger-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Frank Critelli
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Frank Critelli.\n~~~~~\n\nFrank Critelli writes songs. He dabbles in haiku and other short poetry. Sometimes he writes other stuff too. Like postcards. His songs are available on compact disc and for download at places like CD Baby.\nFrank Critelli often performs live. Sometimes he performs solo\, and sometimes he is accompanied by one or more musical co-conspirators. Over the years he’s played in streets and subways\, coffeehouses\, classrooms\, barrooms\, clubs\, colleges\, festivals\, theaters\, and (most recently) in his kitchen. \n \nFacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Frank.Critelli\n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-frank-critelli/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mike Agranoff
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, October 21\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Mike Agranoff.\n\n\nMIKE AGRANOFF’s material encompasses traditional ballads and tunes\, Tin Pan Alley\, contemporaries in the Folk World\, heart-stopping spoken pieces\, and his own witty pen.  It’s delivered with skillful guitar and concertina accompaniment\, a telepathic transmittal of the essence of the song\, and a sly twinkle in the eye for some truly hilarious songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-mitch-katz-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Susan Kane
DESCRIPTION:Susan Kane’s award-winning sweet and sharp Americana seeks to synthesize the natural and the ethereal\, weaving words and melodies to create moving songs. \nShe’s recorded four albums which have all received extensive airplay. Reflecting on the last one\, “Mostly Fine\,”one reviewer called it “a set of potent originals that reveal a rich and eminently human inner world through the superimposition of the mundane and the magic. Susan recently released a cover of the Hunter/Garcia classic “Sugaree.” As the pandemic recedes\, she has returned to performing live\, but is thankful for the extended fan reach enabled by Zoom. \nContact: slk431@aol.com
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-susan-kane/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Gordon Lightfoot Night
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, November 4\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\nThis Is Gordon Lightfoot Night.\n\n  \nThe open mic part of the evening will be as usual. In addition\, our featured performance will consist of performances by our HVFG tribe performing Gordon Lightfoot songs. Please let me know if you are interested in participating. So far we have: \n“Ode To Big Blue” by David Howell\, parody of “Edmund Fitzgerald” by Don & Maureen Black\, “That’s What You Get For Lovin Me” and “Saturday Clothes” by James Leo\, “Early Morning Rain” by Andy Shapiro + Pat Lamanna \nWe have room for another song or two. If we don’t get another performer I would like to do “Race Among The Ruins” as a collaboration with interested performers. I could play guitar\, bass\, mandolin\, or ukelele and sing. I will provide song sheets with chords for anyone who is interested in this. I’m looking forward to a fun night! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-gordon-lightfoot-night/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: James Leo
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring James Leo.\n~~~~~\n\nJames Leo\, a native of Bensonhurst\, Brooklyn\, experienced a life-changing moment in 1970 when he encountered the music of Sam “Lightin” Hopkins. Inspired by the mastery and emotive power of Hopkins’ blues\, James decided to learn to play the guitar\, attempting to echo the unique sounds and feelings produced by the acclaimed bluesman.As he embarked on his musical journey\, James expanded his influences to include Robert Johnson and Django Reinhardt\, the latter known for his contributions to gypsy jazz. Further enhancing his skills\, he had the opportunity to study under the guidance of the late Danny Kalb and Frank Christian\, both prominent figures in the Greenwich Village music scene. He is curently studying with Mike Dowling and will forever be a “student of the guitar” \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-james-leo/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Janie March
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, November 18\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Janie March.\n\nJanie has played guitar since she was in the 8th grade\, and wrote her first basic song at the age of 14. She has attended SummerSongs and Cedar Run songwriting camps\, as well as several singer/ songwriter workshops. Her latest CD release is called\,  “I Love to See You Smile\,” a collection of family-oriented educational stories and songs that span the seasons. \nAn  advocate for special education\, Janie recorded an Autism awareness EP\, “In His Eyes / Living with Autism\,”. All the proceeds from both recordings are donated to the Anderson Center for Autism\, the organization that has helped her son since a young teen. \nJanie is working on a new album called Chapters of Life. \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-jane-march/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Ethan Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Campbell is known to Folk Guild members as a solo acoustic Classic Rock player\, who dabbles in Country and Folk from time to time. Ethan plays a mixture of ’60s and ’70s Classics — Jackson Brown\, Eagles\, Moody Blues\, Tom Petty\, Allman Brothers\, Pink Floyd\, Springsteen\, et al.\, — along with some of his own originals. \nFans of the Golden Age of Rock thoroughly enjoy Ethan’s renditions of favorites and forgotten gems\, which cover a range from sentimental ballads to up-tempo rockers. \nethan.1247@gmail.com for more info or to be added to Ethan’s email list.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-ethan-campbell/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Lydia Adams Davis
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, December 2\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Lydia Adams Davis.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA relaxed and warm-voiced balladeer\, Lydia brings an improvisational flair to her original and traditional songs. \nLydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley\, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers. \nLydia performs original songs in a unique Country/Folk style often creating songs on the spot! Initially her appearances at Great Hudson River Revival and the Lone Star Cafe in NYC led to a robust folk performance career which still includes making recordings for children created in arts in education venues: nature programs \, songwriing \, puppetry and story- telling in ASL  Lydia is active with the Beacon Sloop Club – singing environmental songs in festivals and sailing (free to the public) on the Sloop Woody Guthrie-welcoming all to the Holiday Sing Dec 9\, 3023 5pm on Red Flynn Drive \,Beacon \, NY \nFolk venues such as the People’s Voice Café\,(Judson Memorial Church Annex\, NYC) have hosted Lydia Adams over many years. \nOn March 23\, 2024 Lydia returns to PVC in person (and via livestream) with Pat Lamanna and Sharleen Leahey as “The Herstorians”! \nSeveral CDs document her Woman’s “Gift of Story ” landscape\, and her environmental focus. ” One Earth So Green And Round “was short-listed for a Grammy nomination in 2012\, Audiences sign & sing along with The Lunch Song – folks resonate with “Our Homes Along the River” (on Hudson Harding Folk Now! compilations for radio) documenting Newburgh\, NY’s on-going solution to the plight of urban housing . \nLydia Adams has achieved the “Best In Hudson Valley” recognition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-lydia-adams-davis/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T220000
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Marji Zintz
DESCRIPTION:Marji Zintz\n\n\nThe Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Marji Zintz.\n~~~~~\n\n\nAcoustic guitarist and vocalist and prolific performer Marji Zintz\, residing in the Catskill Mountains/Hudson Valley region of New York\, is a gifted\, soulful interpreter performing a hybrid of contemporary folk\, rock\, and jazz. \n\n\nMarji performs extensively as a sought-after soloist and as a member of Becoming Human\, performing original songs of observation\, realization\, and transformation. \n\n\n“Marji puts an indelibly personal stamp on songs from such diverse writers as Aimee Mann\, Mark Knopfler\, and George Gershwin\, and accompanies her voice with sophisticated and skillful guitar work.” ~The Folk Project  \n\nMarji has performed in festivals\, clubs\, house concerts\, open-air markets–from big stages to living rooms. \n\n\nShe has shared the stage with such notable and diverse musicians as Koko Taylor\, Vance Gilbert\, Tracy Grammer\, David Amram\, Pete Seeger\, sonia (disappear fear)\, Spook Handy\, Tom Paxton\, Jonathan Edwards\, the Kennedys\, and Robbie Robertson. \n\n\nShe’s performed at The Bitter End\, Bodles Opera House\, the Towne Crier\, Colony Café\, the UN\, the Turning Point\, Dogtown Roadhouse\, as well as several festivals (Clearwater\, Rosendale Street Festival\, and countless others in this and other areas). \nwww.marjizintz.us \n\n\n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-marji-zintz-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T193000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Tom Heany
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, December 16\, 2023\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\n  \nThis month we are proud to be featuring Tom Heany.\n\n\nTom Heany is a Hudson Valley songwriter\, singer and guitarist. His songs fall somewhere between John Prine and George Gershwin. Tom has released two albums of songs:  Reservoir and Dogs in the Water(EP)\, and one of guitar instrumentals\, called Home at Last. He  has also written two song suites: Wonders of Westchester and If I Had God’s Ear\, and is at work on a third\, called Wingmen. He plays guitar like Mississippi John Hurt and sings like an old car. \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-tom-heany/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Jerry Korobow
DESCRIPTION:For Jerry Korobow\, throughout over five decades and many professions — social worker\, school music teacher\, actor\, restaurant/bar manager\, attorney\, and synagogue cantor — music has been the constant. Folk\, Blues\, bluegrass\, Celtic\, country\, chanteys\, show tunes\, children’s music\, cantorial music and opera have all been part of an ongoing musical journey. Still a working attorney and cantor at Temple Beth Sholom of Flushing\, New York\, Jerry’s goal is always to engage others and encourage participation\, whether singing with children\, a congregation\, or a concert audience. In August of 2022\, Jerry played the Philadelphia Folk Festival after a hiatus of some fifty years. He was the subject of a feature article in the December 7\, 2008 New York Times\, “The Cantor Carries A Six String”. \nContact Jerry at:  jkorobow@aol.com \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:30\, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-jerry-korobow/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Via Zoom: Mike Berman
DESCRIPTION:Mike Berman writes and performs original songs rooted in the Folk and California Folk Rock traditions. Mike’s first album\, Where I’m From\, released in January 2023\, received excellent reviews and was featured on dozens of Folk radio programs across the USA and beyond. \nMike has performed concerts and showcases at venues across Southern California\, such as The Coffee Gallery\, The Lost Chord\, Jeweled Universe\, Universal Bar & Grill\, Mission Tile Music\, Stardust Concerts\, and many other venues\, both solo and with his three-piece combo TIMBR. He has appeared at legendary venues McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Los Angeles\, the Towne Crier in New York\, and Club Passim in Boston. \nMike has also been a regular performer at on-line showcases including Bruce Swan’s Music My Mother Wouldn’t Like\, Jan Seides “Any Sunday Songwriters” series\, and his own Social Distance Café. He recently was awarded “Best Performance” at the Songwriters at Play competition in Solvang\, California. \nContact: amichaelberman@gmail.com
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-mike-berman-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T193000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Kingston Chapter: Jerelynn Mason
DESCRIPTION:Due to the impending inclement weather and Winter Storm Watches that have been issued for this weekend\,\nthe Kingston Chapter Coffeehouse\nfor January 6th has been cancelled.\nStay safe\, everyone! \n\n\nThe Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, January 6\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Jerelynn Mason.\nJerelynn Mason\, a Saugerties-based musician and artist\, took up the ukulele about 10 years ago. She is a member of the Ukulele Catskill group and UUukes. As she explains\, one of the beautiful aspects of the ukulele is that you can play it at the same skill level you had 10 years ago because most ukulele players are in it for the ease\, fun\, and community. Playing the ukulele also\, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your viewpoint)\, leads to acquiring a kazoo\, and to writing quirky songs. That’s just the way it goes. \nIn addition to her music\, Jerelynn’s artistic endeavors include photography\, painting rescued furniture\, mixed media collage\, and creating cards. In the summer of 2022\, she hosted a stop on the Saugerties Artists Tour\, and her work has appeared at the Emerge Gallery in Saugerties. Her Street Art projects include an owl and a horse (Saugerties)\, two bears (Cairo)\, and three cats (Catskill\, of course}. \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-jerelyn-mason/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter:  Don and Maureen Black
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Don and Maureen Black. \n~~~~~\n\nDon and Maureen Black began taking guitar lessons with Helen Avakian in September of 2008. They first played together in public in January 2013 under the name “Never Too Late”. Since then they have played together in a variety of local venues\, most notably in the “Teachers”-themed John Street Jam\, and in a Lou Reed tribute in Nyack.  They play regularly at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\, the Hyde Park Library\, the High Falls Café\, and at Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show at Morton Library.  They enjoy playing humorous songs and\, most especially\, songs written by local artists. \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-don-and-maureen-black/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T220000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Michael Falco
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, January 20\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Michael Falco.\n\nMichael Angelo Falco is a photographer\, author and songwriter residing in Rock Tavern\, New York. \nFalco was born and raised in Staten Island\, New York\, and pick up his first guitar at age 10 years. He joined his first band at age 11 years and went on to play in bands in high school and college where he discovered photography. \nIn Falco’s thirty plus years as a professional photographer his work has appeared in publications like the National Geographic and The New York Times. His work can be found in numerous museum collections and in the National Archive at the Library of Congress. Falco is also a New York City Commissioned Public Artist where in 2007 he installed a 30 foot glass mural that graces the entrance to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Falco has also published three books\, the latest of which\, “Echoes of the Civil War: Capturing Battlefields Through a Pinhole Camera” was published by WW Norton in 2016. \nIn 2018 Falco moved from Manhattan to the Hudson Valley to pursue a photographic project inspired by the Hudson River School painters. That move\, to a quiet farm in Rock Tavern\, led to a deep spiritual awakening. This spiritual awakening inspired music and during the pandemic period Falco began to revisit his love for songwriting and recording. \nMichaelfalco.bandcamp.com. \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at birdman566@aol.com.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-michael-falco/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T220000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Mike Berman
DESCRIPTION:Mike Berman writes and performs original songs rooted in the Folk and California Folk Rock traditions. Mike’s first album\, Where I’m From\, released in January 2023\, received excellent reviews and was featured on dozens of Folk radio programs across the USA and beyond. \nMike has performed concerts and showcases at venues across Southern California\, such as The Coffee Gallery\, The Lost Chord\, Jeweled Universe\, Universal Bar & Grill\, Mission Tile Music\, Stardust Concerts\, and many other venues\, both solo and with his three-piece combo TIMBR. He has appeared at legendary venues McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Los Angeles\, the Towne Crier in New York\, and Club Passim in Boston. \nMike has also been a regular performer at on-line showcases including Bruce Swan’s Music My Mother Wouldn’t Like\, Jan Seides “Any Sunday Songwriters” series\, and his own Social Distance Café. He recently was awarded “Best Performance” at the Songwriters at Play competition in Solvang\, California. \nContact: mikebermanmusic@gmail.com \nWebsite: www.mikebermanmusic.com \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:30\, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-mike-berman/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T220000
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Piedmont Blūz
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, February 3\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Piedmont Blūz.\n\n  \nThe Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo\, comprised of Valerie and Benedict Turner\, are ambassadors of Country Blues music\, the Piedmont style of fingerpicking\, and roots percussion. Their mission is to help bring awareness to these unique aspects of African-American culture\, and to the contributions of early blues artists\, through performing and teaching. The husband-and-wife duo are much loved wherever they go. They feel that “there are stories to tell\, people to remember\, and things that must be said” so\, in addition to tickling your ears with delightful music\, they weave a bit of history into the presentation of each song. \nInducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2018\, these tradition bearers have been featured in numerous festivals including the Newport Folk Festival\, Chicago Blues Festival\, Tel Aviv Blues Festival\, Clearwater Revival\, and Brooklyn Folk Festival to name a few. In addition to performing at a variety of domestic venues\, Piedmont Blūz has traveled as far as Europe and the Middle East to share their music. \n“The most wonderful thing about Piedmont Blūz is they share the history of the music as well as playing the songs. They’re able to do that in a way that doesn’t take away from the musical performance\, but rather add an educational aspect that blues fans truly love.”  – JD Nash\, Writer: American Blues Scene \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/2278/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T223000
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter:  The Agricola Family Band
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring The Agricola Family Band.\n~~~~~\n\nCatherine and Mike Agricola connected over their love and interest in music during their courtship. They wed in 2012 and welcomed their first child Maria in 2016 and their son Charles in 2023. Whether it was in their studio apartment or in their family home\, music has filled the airwaves. \nCatherine and Mike have played together at holiday parties\, memorial services\, weddings\, family events\, and many open mics at one of their favorite spots at High Falls Café. Maria debuted her performing at age 3 when she toddled on stage at open mic and has been joining her parents ever since. She enjoys singing and drumming. Charles joined the family band at age 3 months kicking his feet on stage in his carrier. \nCatherine\, originally from Connecticut\, began studying violin at age 4 with the Suzuki method. She has performed in many orchestras and chamber ensembles having traveled to various parts of the United States\, Europe\, Asia\, and Australia. Catherine currently works as a primary care doctor in her own practice with offices in Newburgh and Kingston. \nMike began noodling on his guitar during his teenage years in his bedroom on Long Island and the obsession has never ended. He is self-taught in both guitar and keyboards. He has played in several rock and blues bands in New York and is an avid conversationalist about all things music.  Mike is a master of home and child care\, works for the family medical practice\, and also has pursuits in personal training and fitness. \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-the-agricola-family/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T220000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mitch Katz
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Mitch Katz.\n\nMitch Katz is a contemporary songwriter with a penetrating vision of life. His crafty lyrics and compelling melodies bring sensitivity and humor to a mix of ballads and blues\, with some political observation thrown in for good measure. His strong guitar playing is a perfect compliment for his voice\, which has just enough grit to lend a flavor of hard won life experiences. Mitch’s warm and engaging stage presence makes his audience feel right at home as he gives voice to their dreams and desires. \n“Mitch Katz writes songs about today’s confusing world that make the listener feel less confused. His songs appeal to the intellect and are fun at the same time.”  – David Amram\, Composer \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at birdman566@aol.com.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-mitch-katz-3/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T220000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Mara Levine
DESCRIPTION:Called “one of the best singers of her generation” by Christine Lavin\, international touring artist Mara Levine selects songs with inherent beauty\, then crafts them to a glittering brilliance. According to folksinger Si Kahn\, “Layering harmony line on top of harmony line\, Levine creates rich tapestries of sound and emotion.” \nMara joined Bell Buckle Records in 2020. Her critically acclaimed albums Facets of Folk (2013) and Jewels and Harmony (2019) were each #1 on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ Chart upon release\, and reached #3 for the year. Mara has appeared on radio programs and at venues and festivals in the US\, Canada\, and Europe. Mara’s performances are known for thoughtful and inspiring interpretations of traditional songs\, worthy modern classics\, protest music\, and some of the sweetest vocalizing you’ll find this side of the golden sounds of the ‘60s\, with songs that stir the emotions\, and encourage singing along! \nContact:  marablevine@gmail.com \nWebsite:  https://maralevine.com/ \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:30\, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-mara-levine/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T220000
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Geoff Kauffman
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, March 2\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Geoff Kauffman.\n\nAlthough Geoff is best known to a lot of people for his 35 years of singing and organizing maritime music at Mystic Seaport Museum in CT he has always maintained an active touring schedule featuring music from such formative influences as singers and songwriters from the “folk scare” of the 60s (Tom Paxton\, Joan Baez\, Steve Gillette…)\, songs collected in the Catskill Mountains where he grew up and his time as a Sloopsinger with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and Pete Seeger.  Since his retirement from Mystic in June of ’19\, Geoff has turned greater attention to music that speaks to issues of social justice\, the climate crisis and our need to find common ground\, but also wants to keep singing songs that caught his ear over the years for their pure grace and beauty.  Mostly\, Geoff just loves to sing whether a cappella or accompanied by guitar\, concertina or bones. \nGeoff has eight albums available on his website at www.geoffkaufman.com\, seven of his music and one he produced with a wonderful cast of performers including Pete Seeger\, Ronnie Gilbert\, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and Eric Weissberg of folk songs collected at Camp Woodland in the Catskills. \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-geoff-jack/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T223000
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter:  Us! with Judy Kass\, Amy Soucy\, & Glen Roethel
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring the group Us! (Judy Kass\, Amy Soucy\, and Glen Roethel)\n~~~~~\n\nThree award-winning singer-songwriters\, Judy Kass\, Glen Roethel\, and Amy Soucy combine their eclectic talents and musical influences to encourage positive change\, unity\, and dialogue. The trio spices their message-driven songs with luscious harmonies\, robust melodies\, and unexpected twists and turns. The Us! co-write\, “Too Much Crying” garnered a Gold Award in the Open Category of the 36th Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Us! is currently at work recording their first album with an anticipated release in 2024. \nJudy Kass draws in her audience with soulful vocals\, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Her 2014 debut album\, “Better Things” and her 2016 CD\, “Beyond the Ash and Steel” both received notable airplay and appeared on the Folk DJ List of Top Albums. An award winning songwriter\, Judy’s single “Saving You”\, written as part of Caffe Lena’s TrueSongs – Lyrics of Life program\, was named first place winner in the Great American Song Contest’s 2019 Singer Songwriter Category.\nhttps://www.judykass.com/\n \nAmy Soucy – Reared on earnest 70’s songs\, showtunes\, MTV\, and 90’s folk-rock\, Amy Soucy ultimately found her voice and honed her songwriting chops in the folk scene. She writes evocative songs exploring the kaleidoscope of human experience\, and sings them in a voice that’s been called “powerful\,” and “angelic.” Her first album\, This River\, won her a coveted Emerging Artist spot at Falcon Ridge Folk Fest and 1st place in CT Folk’s Song Competition. . www.amysoucymusic.com \nGlen Roethel‘s baritone-tenor voice and melodic acoustic guitar stylings light up stages solo and in ensemble with vocal marvels such as Sloan Wainwright\, Gathering Time (harmony trio [formerly])\, and new trio\, Us!. An award-winning songwriter\, Glen has electrified juried showcases for Folk Alliance\, S.M.A.F.\, Falcon Ridge Folk\, Cape May Singer-Songwriter\, and emPower Music & Arts PosiFest with songs that are memoirs\, anecdotes\, tender love songs\, Earth tributes\, and anthemic calls for unity and empowerment. www.glenroethel.com \nWEBSITE: https://ustriomusic.com\nYouTube: https://youtu.be/aJ8c40iPc0Y \nInstagram: us.triomusic \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-us-judy-kass-amy-soucy-glen-roethel/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T220000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Steve Kirkman
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, March 16\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Steve Kirkman.\n\nSteve Kirkman is a North Carolina native who began his songwriting journey by moving to Nashville for 10 years. There he was able to learn first hand the craft and due diligence of great songwriting. From there he moved to New York City for another 10 years where he continued to explore a life in music. In 2000 he moved out of the city and up to the Hudson Valley where he plans to stay. Meeting the wealth of creative people in this area has proved the most rewarding so far.\nAs well as his own songs\, Steve plays and collaborates with many other local musicians in and around the area. Steve has his own recording studio\, The Octagon\, and also works at Masterdisk Studio in Peekskill. He is the Host of the long running Open Mic Series at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon\, and co-founder of the bands\, Hope Machine\, Guthries Ghost\, and Alectro. \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at birdman566@aol.com.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-steve-kirkman/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175242
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: David Temple
DESCRIPTION:“La Vie Ensemble\,” a duo of David Temple and Hélène Nicole Richard\, embraces life’s contradictions with humor and song. Hélène Nicole brings her folk-style songwriting with a comedic twist\, and David’s classical background adds a special depth\, creating a dynamic partnership that is both entertaining and meditative. Their mission is to bring joy\, laughter\, and a fresh perspective to the shared human experience through music — that blends classical and folk guitar with a French lyrical style. \nHélène’s performing career has spanned east coast to west coast in both Canada and U.S.\, for audiences in schools as well as performing arts centers\, and presenting original work in French and in English. In addition to song-writing\, she has published four books\, the most recent title being 7 Days to a More Generous\, Creative\, and Sensual Life\, available at Barnes & Noble. \nDavid has performed nationwide as a classical guitar soloist and chamber musician\, and has now turned his focus with this partnership to songwriting and composing\, utilizing his classical\, jazz\, and folk backgrounds. He is available for online lessons as a teacher of guitar\, music theory\, and composition. \nWe can be contacted at: \nlavieensemble.com or lavieensembleduet@gmail.com \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:30\, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-david-temple/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Carole White
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Carole White.\n\n  \nCarole 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. \nBorn and raised in the Catskills of Woodstock\, NY\, Carole’s music grows out of the lush\, peaceful beauty of those mountains. The ever present surge upwards towards hope\, perseverance\, and freedom is colored by Woodstock folk and rock roots\, civil rights music\, swing\, blues\, and textured by percussive language learned at the hands of a drum. Her rich\, resonant voice is sometimes clear and clean\, sometimes peppered with rust and gusto\, sometimes telling stories of life on the road as a gypsy stone dealer\, sometimes inviting you to get up and dance\, but always aiming to make you feel better than before you heard her music. \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-carole-white-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Bruce T. Carroll
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Bruce T. Carroll.\n\n~~~~~\n\nOver the span of six years\, three albums\, two singles\, widespread airplay\, and knockout reviews\, Bruce T Carroll has established himself as an Americana artist with a social conscience and a deft lyrical touch. Using irony and imagery as tools in trade\, Bruce’s work has been described by No Depression magazine as “devilishly brilliant”\, “intensely beautiful”\, and “a fine commentary on America’s past”. His signature songs When Two Worlds Collide\, Fox in the Henhouse\, and Lift Your Head Up continue to get good airplay worldwide\, spotlighting the refugee crisis and political upheaval at home and abroad. His latest release\, “First Bird To Sing” is an exploration of love and loss and “a brilliant album that attacks the dark side with a tac flashlight and hope”\, solidifying Bruce’s reputation as a “singular talent that deserves admiration” (Midwest Record) \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen 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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-bruce-t-carroll/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mike Burns
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Mike Burns.\n\nThe Buzz has been building for some time about Mike Burns\, with a delightfully smooth voice and a big talent to match. Mike is a singer/songwriter and acoustic flat-picking guitarist from Purdys\, New York. A veteran of the Hudson Valley music scene\, he has been playing and singing for more than 25 years – hardly a newcomer. When listening to Mike Burns\, the almost universal response of the audience is great surprise at the startlingly clear\, soft and beautiful tenor/baritone voice of this singer. \nMike plays locally and also runs the Westchester Bluegrass Club in Purdys\, N.Y. \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at birdman566@aol.com.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-mike-burns/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, 67 S. Randolph Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Dennis Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Douglas is known for his clear and warm tenor vocals and nylon-acoustic arrangements on his vintage ’65 classical guitar (Swedish made/sold by Fender). His sets mix originals with covers by familiar folk artists and some undiscovered gems. \nDennis moved to NYC in 1974 and sang in Greenwich Village clubs in the fading days of the Folk scene there. During about 15 years as a freelance musician\, he did studio vocals\, sang in early music ensembles and choral groups\, and even a 12-voice vocal jazz group. \nAfter a second career as a technical writer in the software industry\, Dennis returned to solo performing and songwriting. In the Hudson Valley since 2002\, he loves being part of the local music community. \nIn 2022\, he released Ferris Wheel\, an album of his favorite originals. You can hear all of the tracks for free at dennisdouglasmusic.com (with lyrics) or on popular streaming services. \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:30\, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-dennis-douglas-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Anne Marie Menta
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, May 4\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Anne Marie Menta.\n\n  \nANNE MARIE MENTA\nAnne Marie Menta hails from Hamden\, CT\, USA\, where she has been writing songs since she was a\nteenager. As a long-time favorite singer/songwriter\, she has released four albums\, including her most\nrecent recording Sky Tonight in 2020.\nAnne Marie has been a featured performer at the CT Folk Festival in New Haven\, CT\, coffeehouses and\nclubs\, as well as opening for major artists. She was a finalist in the 2004 South Florida Folk Festival\nSinger/Songwriter competition\, and a showcase artist at NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.)\nHer tunes are moving song memoirs where autobiography meets storytelling\, the personal meets the\nuniversal\, childhood haunts adulthood\, love meets loneliness\, and friends and family embrace love.\nAnne Marie performs solo\, or as part of an acoustic duo or trio. Her tunes range stylistically from\ncontemporary folk to Americana\, country\, and acoustic pop. \n“Sky Tonight…. Anne Marie crafts these exquisite songs directly from the heart\, with truthful lyrics and\nunforgettable melodies that reach out and wrap their loving arms around you. A must listen! “– Sloan\nWainwright\n“There’s something about music that entwines it with our memories. And in Anne Marie Menta’s most\nrecent release\, “Sky Tonight\,” memories pervade the music. This memory-music nexus is made all the\nmore powerful when the songs are as crisp\, catchy\, and well-produced as the ones on “Sky Tonight.”\nAnne Marie Menta has a natural facility with melody and a clean\, engaging voice. ” – Hank Hoffman \nwww.annemariementa.com \nhttps://youtu.be/vNHyilfZkrc Compilation live video of Sky Tonight tunes\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ammenta \nContact:\nannemariementa@gmail.com\n203-764-0052 \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 7pm and open mic begins at 7:30pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-anne-marie-menta/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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