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SUMMARY:2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary concert\nThe Local Center for Arts and Culture\, 16 John St\, Saugerties\, NY 12477\nSunday\, October 13th at 2pm\nAdmission at the door:  $8 HVFG members\, $10 non-members \n\nEach act will perform 2 songs and share memories connected with their association with the HVFG over the 45 years.\nThe following performers will be featured: \n\n\nLinda Breithaupt (who will also emcee)\nJim Pospisil\nIndigo   (Steve and Terri Massardo\, with Bob Bottjer)\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert\nPat Lamanna\nDeb Martin\nDon and Maureen Black\nJohn Schin\nJames Leo\nAndy Shapiro\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinda Breithaupt \nLinda Breithaupt\nWith a strong clear voice\, Linda Breithaupt is at home with folk\, gospel or blues with the occasional humorous tale. A regional performer for many years\, Linda will be joined for part of her set by her frequent singing partner\, Linda Bresnahan McCarthy. Together they are known for their tight intricate harmonies and will delight with some holiday favors. \n  \n  \n  \n\nJim Pospisil\n \nJim Pospisil\nJim 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 wild and energetic. He blends it all with a wry sense of humor\, his goal is to make you laugh\, cry\, or think. Sometimes all at once. He performs cover songs as well\, featuring fresh and creative arrangements. Jim has just released his fourth album “Sleight Of Hand”\, his most varied and ambitious release to date. The songs examine the trials of love\, life and loss\, and the challenge to rise above it all.\n \n  \n  \n  \n\nIndigo\n \nIndigo\nIndigo is a trio featuring Terri Massardo on vocals\, Bob Bottjer on guitar\, and Steve Massardo on bass. They perform vintage blues and jazz standards.\nTerri and Steve Massardo have spent time in various musical ensembles for almost 30 years\, including Yankee Rose\, The Tennessee Virgins\, What Four\, The Jesse Janes\, and The Broad Band\, and currently have the distinction of being the 4th and 5th members of a band called Trio Mio. They made their local debut at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild in 1999. They have produced many concert events throughout the region since 2004\, and have done exhaustive research on live music throughout some of the Hudson Valley’s best bars and restaurants.\nBob Bottjer has never met a musical genre that he can’t play\, and his virtuosity on guitar and steel have got him in high demand around the region. His tasteful\, unobtrusive licks make everything sound better. \n  \n\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert \nKurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert\, a dynamic guitar/harmonica duo\, always surprise and delight people with the diversity of their repertoire\, both covers and originals. Kurt’s popularity as a guitarist is due in part to the range of styles he displays\, while the duet taken as a whole–guitar\, harmonica\, percussion and harmony vocals–seems like more than two busy musicians\, making for a compelling performance. \n\nPat Lamanna\n \nPat Lamanna\nPat Lamanna has been writing and performing songs all her adult life. Her songs have been praised highly by Pete Seeger\, Peter Yarrow\, and others. They have a strong folk influence\, and cover issues such as peace\, religion and the environment. Pat was Sonny Ochs’ pick to perform in the Folk DJ Showcase at the 2012 conference of the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. One of her songs\, “Peace Pilgrim\,” is featured in part on Pete Seeger’s Grammy-nominated album\, “The Storm King.” She has three solo albums: “Full Circle” (2009); “Do I Know My Song Well Enough to Start Singing Yet?” (2012); and “Something Beautiful (2017). She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest. \n\nDeb Martin\n \nDeb Martin\nAn expressive\, euphonic voice\, a steady guitar\, a mood\, and perhaps a memory. Deb Martin plays originals and covers with soulful\, rich\, and sometimes even playful vocals. Her originals focus on women’s stories\, family\, politics and love. An entertainer at heart\, she performs a variety of covers “her way” as she interacts with her audiences. You can find her at local venues and fairs as a solo act\, and as a part of the trio\, MartinTullyKlein. \n\nDon and Maureen Black\n \nDon and Maureen Black\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\nJohn Schin\n \nJohn Schin\nJohn Schin is a singer songwriter from Pawling New York. He has been performing original songs and eclectic covers at open mics throughout the Hudson valley. His songs tell stories. Some make you laugh\, some hit your heart\, some make you think. \n\nJames Leo\n \nJames Leo\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.\nAs 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 currently studying with Mike Dowling and will forever be a “student of the guitar.” \n\nAndy Shapiro \nAndy Shapiro\nAndy 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 Mention in the 14th Annual emPower Posi Music Awards. He is now working on his second cd with songs of struggle and hope.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/2024-folk-guild-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Local Center for Arts and Culture\, 16 John Street\, Saugerties\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Storm King Skyline.\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-storm-king-skyline-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Gary Kromirs
DESCRIPTION:Gary’s been playing in bands for over 50 years. In the ‘80s he played the clubs in NYC including CBGBs\, Pyramid\, Limelight\, Trude Heller’s\, the Lone Star\, the Bitter End\, and SNAFU. He has performed at college events at the University of Vermont\, University of Maine\, Brooklyn College\, and SUNY New Paltz. His band was one of eight bands chosen to play at the 1st Annual New York New Rock Day at Lincoln Center. Locally he’s played with his band DogHouse as well as the Ronnie Bait Band. \nGary was in the pit band of the Phoenicia Playhouse where he played in their productions of Little Shop of Horrors\, The Last Five Years\, Oklahoma!\, The Wedding Singer and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also wrote\, recorded and performed his original score for the Playhouse’s rendition of Stop Kiss. Now performing regularly in the singer-songwriter genre\, Gary has rearranged much of the music he wrote for a full rock band so that it can be performed on solo acoustic guitar. His repertoire encompasses his original songs as well as an eclectic list of cover tunes. \nGary can be reached at: gkromirs@hvc.rr.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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-gary-kromirs-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: The Princes of Serendip
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, November 2\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is The Princes of Serendip.\n\n  \nThe Princes of Serendip have been performing T. G. Vanini’s songs\nlocally for over 25 years. Nature\, compassion and the unexpected run\nthrough each song. Vanini’s vocals and piano join with Julie Parisi\nKirby’s extraordinary voice in this duo’s thoughtful and lyrical music.\nA Celtic and classical heart is leavened by influences ranging from\nRenaissance England to the Balkans\, Lewis Carroll and the Beatles. T \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-the-princes-of-serendip/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Don Sparks
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Don Sparks. \n~~~~~ \nDon Sparks is an American character actor and performing songwriter. The San Diego Troubadour review of his CD\, Ready For The Radio said\, “Sparks’ songs take you on an eclectic lyrical and vocal journey\, with well-crafted novelty tunes\, upbeat rockers\, and tender ballads that may remind you of some of the best\, from Gordon Lightfoot to David Gates and from Arlo Guthrie to Kenny Rankin.” \n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-sparks/
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: Janie March
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Janie March.\n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-janie-march-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Corinne Curcio
DESCRIPTION:Corinne Curcio began playing guitar at age 10\, and had her first performance in the 8th grade\, rocking electric guitar in a band for a school play. Her musicianship was influenced by artists like The Beatles\, Richard Thompson\, Joni Mitchell\, Jefferson Airplane and XTC. It wasn’t until many years later at age 39 she felt brave enough to perform her own songs at an open mic. This led to many opportunities to perform in venues throughout the tri-state area as well as the famed Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. She released 3 CDs as a solo artist (and has material for another 3!) and In addition\, performed and recorded a CD as a member of the trio Estrogen. She hasn’t performed on a live stage in a while\, so is very thankful to have the opportunity to play for the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. \nCorinne may be reached at:  corona_curcio@yahoo.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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-corinne-curcio/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Sharon Klein
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, December 7\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Sharon Klein.\n\n  \nSharon Klein\, who is an accomplished fingerstyle guitar player and singer songwriter is a favorite on the Hudson Valley folk and Americana music scene.  She is one third of the group MartinTullyKlein who have been together for seven years\, and make their way around the Hudson Valley music circuit each year\, playing such venues as the Rosendale Street Festival and Walkway Over the Hudson.    Sharon has been writing songs since the age of 17\, having landed a music publishing deal with Burt Bachrach’s publishing company at age 19.  More recently\,  as music coordinator for the Woodstock Invitational Luthier showcase for 11 years\,  Sharon got to share the stage and play with some of the most iconic names in the music world such as John Sebastian\, Steve Miller\, Larry Campbell\, Happy Traum\, Jorma Kaukonen and many others.   She has traveled and toured in over 40 countries with her guitar and songs.   Sharon has opened shows for Mary Travers\, Dar Williams\, David Broza and others.   We are thrilled to have Sharon perform some new and familiar original songs as our featured artists at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild.\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-sharon-klein/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Kathy Mark
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Kathy Mark. \n~~~~~ \nThere hasn’t been a time when music wasn’t a part of singer/songwriter Kathy Mark’s life.  As Polish heritage would dictate\, her first musical instrument was an accordion\, which weighed almost as much as she did!  By age 13\, Kathy was borrowing guitars from friends who had lost interest in their own music lessons and was teaching herself guitar basics. \nAn amateur luthier for 25 years\, Kathy is now focusing on “polishing” her music and “building” a rapport with musicians\, and music lovers\, by playing her own instruments and those of fellow boutique guitar builders. \nKathy is a long time student of international finger-style guitar champion\, Helen Avakian. She has also been influenced by the musical style of Nanci Griffith\, as well as Sungha Jung\, Sara Barielles\, and the blues legend\, Keb’ Mo’. \nThe wonder and awe of guitar never grows old: six strings with infinite possibilities! \n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-kathy-mark/
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: Scott Lichtenstein
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, December 21\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Scott Lichtenstein.\n  \nScott Lichtenstein has always been extremely passionate about music. He gained musical knowledge from both of his parents who were both musically talented. His father played piano and guitar and his mother also played piano and was professionally trained as a vocalist.  Music was a huge part of the family. Throughout elementary school\, Scott would sing in chorus and learn to play trombone. His first solo experience was when he was in 5th grade where he was given the opportunity to perform in a talent show where he sang Hound Dog by Elvis Presley. \nHe continued his musical experiences singing in chorus in high school.  He performed in a show called Ossining Live and sang Somebody to Love by Queen. After doing chorus in his freshman year of high school\, he had many more opportunities to sing in a music class called Gimme the Mic. His music teacher\, Ms. Kafer recognized his talent and gave him the opportunity to have his own concert. He sang with his chorus group at the town tree lighting\, high school graduation and performed as a soloist at  the Village Fair. \nAfter high school he moved to Florida where he continued his musical experiences in college and joined Voices of Valencia.  A few years later\, he moved back to the Hudson Valley area and has had many opportunities to sing at  Open Mic engagements at various locations including Paula’s Café\, The Adriance Memorial Library\, and the Unitarian Fellowship Church. He had been looking around the area for more singing opportunities for adults that was inclusive and found the Mid-Hudson IBM Chorus which he is a current member. This group has increased his musical knowledge and repertoire and has given him the spark in his life and he feels that he has accomplished this goal. Last spring\, he was selected to do a solo of Giants in the Sky from the Broadway musical Into the Woods.  The accompanist chose this song for him because she felt he could express himself and show his singing skills. Singing makes him calm and he loves performing on stage. \n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-scott-lichtenstein/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Bunny Barnes
DESCRIPTION:Bunny Barnes first played guitar at age 16. By age 17\, she was teaching Folk and Ragtime picking at Music Masters Studio in Southampton\, PA and performing with various bands. \nIn 2004\, Bunny began her solo career\, playing in wineries\, clubs and restaurants in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas of Pennsylvania. In 2007\, a bout with vocal cord cancer cut her singing career short. \nIn 2008\, with the encouragement of her teacher and mentor\, world famous guitarist Tommy Emmanuel\, Bunny recreated herself by letting the guitar be her voice. \nPerformance and competition credits include: the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention in 2021\, 2022\, 2023 & 2024; the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2022; and 5th Place at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in the Traditional Category in 2017. \nBunny released her first instrumental album\, It Goes Like It Goes\, in July 2022\, and in September 2022\, the album was inducted into the National Thumbpickers’ Hall of Fame as “Album of the Year”!! \nContact: www.BunnyBarnes.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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-bunny-barnes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20240916T152637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T132901Z
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: John Schin
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, January 4\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is John Schin.\n\n  \nJohn Schin is a singer songwriter from Dutchess County New York that has been performing his originals and eclectic covers throughout the Hudson Valley. \nJohn’s playing and music has been influenced by artists such as James Taylor\, Jackson Browne\, John Denver\, Joni Mitchell\, The Eagles\, CSN&Y and many others. \nHis songs tell stories. Some make you laugh\, some hit your heart\, and some make you think. \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-john-schin/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20240916T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T012922Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Hey Bub
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Hey Bub. \n~~~~~ \nHey Bub is a Hudson Valley local duo\, made up of Lily Clarie Bergstein and Christian Jao. Their sound is American old time music with complex harmonies that entertains people of all ages. You will find yourself being transformed back in time while tapping your feet and even singing along.\n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-hey-bub/
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:20250118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T023926Z
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Walter Ensor
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Walter Ensor.\n  \nWalter Ensor was a native of the well-known Irish stronghold\, Rockaway Beach\, New York. Having moved up to Red Hook recently to spend more time with his granddaughter\, he has become an active member of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association. With charming vocals and versatile guitar-playing\, Walter is at the heart of the Celtic Cross sound. Walter hails from a family of musicians who have influenced his unique style and knowledge of music. Walter is also an accomplished solo performer and multi-instrumentalist as well as a session player of choice. \n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-walter-ensor/
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:20250125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220925Z
UID:2824-1737831600-1737840600@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Ann Ramsey
DESCRIPTION:An accomplished fingerstyle guitar player\, Ann Ramsey is a new songwriter from Wilmington DE. Inspired by traditional story-songs and ballads\, she’s written 55 songs since she began writing in 2022. Her songs are described as “entrancing\,” and “haunting.” Her style is inspired by the work of Richard Thompson\, Joan Baez\, and Roseanne Cash. \nAnn is active in the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance (PASAmusic.org)\, and the Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS.org). She’s listed on the artists roster of the Delaware Division of the Arts\, from which she was awarded Artist Opportunity grants for FY 2023 & 2025. She’s an alum of Eliza Gilkyson’s Winter and Fall 2024 Casa de Musica intensive songwriting workshops\, and Richard Thompson’s 2023 & 2024 Frets & Refrains songwriting camp. She is credited for the Harmony Vocals on Jon Burrowes’ 2024 second album. \nAnn is working on her own first recording\, slated for release in early 2025. For original demos: https://soundcloud.com/annramse \nAnn can be reached at: annramsey@mac.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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-ann-ramsey/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T143929Z
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Neil Okeson
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Neil Okeson.\nNeil Okeson is a singer-songwriter living in the Hudson Valley\, performing original songs to audiences that weave together humor\, joy\, and the occasional political jab. Long associated with the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\, he views songwriting as a living process\, and a conversation with many. \nNeil enjoys hiking the trails from the river to the ridge\, and exploring the wilderness of the imagination\, hunting for metaphors. \nHe was a voice major in music school; guitar\, piano\, and ukulele are some of the tools of his storytelling shows. \nHis first CD “Beautiful World” was released in 2015\, and he is currently producing the next one\, to be completed this year. \n\n  \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-neil-okeson/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T173318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T002749Z
UID:2814-1739041200-1739050200@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Pospisil Cancelled due to weather forecast
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to report that\, after careful consideration\, we must cancel tomorrow’s ( Saturday\, February 8 ) performance / open mic at the Rock Tavern chapter.\nWe have seen reports of 5″-8″ of snow and we believe that\, in the interest of safety of all parties\, we must cancel the event.\n\n\nThis decision was a consensus made by all participating members of Rock Tavern HVFG .\n\n\nWe are sorry but we believe that the safety of our members and performers is the highest priority.\n\n\nSee you next month!
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-jim-pospisil-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T181720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T151406Z
UID:2840-1739646000-1739655000@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Poughkeepsie Chapter: Brian Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to  inclement weather\n——————————\n\nThe Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Brian Sullivan.\n  \nBrian bought his first guitar after graduating high school. His first song came a few years later. After some time of playing music with friends\, he started going to the Folk Guild Coffeehouse in Patterson back in the 1900s.\nBrian soon played his first open mics there and at the Good News Coffeehouse run by Don Lombardi. Realizing that no one was seriously injured after his first open-mics\, Brian continued playing and writing songs. He has played at coffeehouses in NY and CT\, but the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is home.\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-brian-sullivan/
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:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T145238Z
UID:2826-1740250800-1740259800@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Don and Maureen Black
DESCRIPTION:Don 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 are active in the Hudson Valley Folk Guild and play regularly at 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\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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-don-and-maureen-black/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T181334Z
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Louise Adams
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\nat Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Louise Adams.\n  \nLouise Adams is a singer/ songwriter from Plymouth\, Massachusetts. Playing guitar and singing has been a part of her since a young age.  After graduating college\, one of the best parts of living in NYC was attending the Guitar Study Center after work in midtown Manhattan. Work\, and family then took center stage but she eventually returned to playing and singing in local NJ bands before moving to Massachusetts in 2017.\nSongwriting also came later in life\, after a suggestion from a booking agent that she write a few songs to appear at a local venue. She released her first album\, Come Dance with me in 2023 with Whole Music Records. The song\, Come Dance with Me won a Silver Medal in the Global Music awards\, and the following year\, both songs\, “Wish You Had” and “All the Time In the World” also received Silvers in the Global Music Awards.\nShe loves all kinds of music\, and is grateful for her kids to keep introducing her to current artists. However\, her inspirations keep bringing her back to acoustic artists such as Cosy Sheridan\, Patty Griffin\, Jeff Daniels\, and Cheryl Wheeler.\nWhen not working on original music\, Louise plays throughout the south shore of Massachusetts  in the band\, Tupelo Honey.\, and also with Jim Schulze as the Louise Adams Acoustic Duo.\n\n\nThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills has been sold to Stepping Stone\, a multimedia production company\, event space and creative wellness center. We will continue to perform at 320 Sawkill Road. As of March 1\, 2025 our website reflects the name of the new owner.\n \n  \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-louise-adams/
LOCATION:Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T173504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T022542Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Sean Crimmins
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Sean Crimmins. \nSean Crimmins\, a songwriter from the Hudson Valley with a distinctive guitar style\, invites you to check out his album ‘Old Soul From Across the Room’ and his other work which includes original and cover tunes with various musical styles.\n\nVisit Sean Crimmins’ website for more information at https://www.seancrimmins.com \n\n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-sean-crimmins/
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:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T181906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162838Z
UID:2842-1742065200-1742074200@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Tim Robinson
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Tim Robinson.\n  \nTim Robinson is a songwriter from Croton on Hudson\, NY. He got his start among the songwriters of the “Fast Folk” era in NYC when he met Jack Hardy in the early 1990’s. Through Jack\, he fell in with Suzanne Vega\, Frank Tedesso\, Richard Julian\, Bob Hillman\, and others. It was a cauldron of incredible\, vital songwriting. Tim has four full albums to his credit since those days. His first Recording\, “Money in the Woods” was produced with the help of Suzanne Vega\, who sings backing vocals on several songs and refers to Tim as one of her favorite working songwriters. That recording was nominated for the New Pantheon award and celebrated with 4 stars by Amanda Petrusich\, now famous for her role as staff music writer at The New Yorker magazine.\nCurrently\, Tim is still writing and recording music and looks to release an album of new songs\, “The Midnight Bird”\, as soon as possible. Last year (after taking a pass on songwriting competitions for the past twenty years) Tim was accepted as a New Folk finalist at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. That said\, the dates of the festival conflicted with his eldest son’s college graduation\, so… he had to say\, thank you\, but\, no. A man needs priorities. It’s funny to be “New” at age 61.\nTim is now looking to get back out there and have his hundreds unique of songs heard again by new ears. He thanks you all for coming out to listen and getting that process started.\n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-tim-robinson/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T174806Z
UID:2828-1742670000-1742679000@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Marylyn Coffey
DESCRIPTION:Marylyn Coffey came of age in the Folk era of the 1960s\, performing with friends in cafés and coffee houses in and around Boston\, but never thought of taking herself seriously in that milieu. Now in her Golden Years\, as a former hippie\, graphic artist\, art publicist and university art department manager\, she is doing all the things she didn’t have time for until now. Always a poet and writer\, she started writing songs in 2020. \nIn the 1980s Marylyn moved to Huntsville\, Alabama to finish college. Singing and playing harmonica in a local Americana cover band in the 1990s was fun\, a new thing for Huntsville at the time. Marylyn first started solo performing on open mics online during COVID\, while writing songs at a rapid clip. She switched to ukulele from guitar\, which may have been a mistake\, but it’s too late now! The four strings of a ukulele lend themselves to the strange chord progressions that Marylyn comes up with. \nMarylyn performs at open mics in town and occasionally at farmers’ markets or during studio tour nights at the “alternative” arts center. In 2022 she released an all-originals CD called Can’t Feel a Thing\, and is presently working on another one. She’s also written 20 plot-related songs for a musical called Muddleville\, based on a short novel she “accidentally” wrote last year. How that project will be shared remains to be seen. \nContact: giraffe@hiwaay.net \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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 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-marylyn-coffey/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141331
CREATED:20250102T172045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T111750Z
UID:2808-1743879600-1743888600@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Phil Miller and Betty Altman
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\nat Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performers are Phil Miller and Betty Altman.\n  \nBetty and Phil Bio \nTogether they have a smooth mix of harmonies and craft-fully interwoven guitar work\, performing a mix of original and classic cover songs\, from James Taylor\, Leon Russel or Dougie Maclean. Their performances are fun\, engaging and inviting.\nBetty Altman and Phil Miller started performing as duo and continue to have fun\, always keeping the music friendly and familiar.\nThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills has been sold to Stepping Stone\, a multimedia production company\, event space and creative wellness center. We will continue to perform at 320 Sawkill Road. As of March 1\, 2025 our website reflects the name of the new owner. \n\n\nPhil and Betty. Betty and Phil.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-phil-miller-and-betty-altman/
LOCATION:Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Pospisil
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jim Pospisil. \nJim 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 wild and energetic. He blends it all with a wry sense of humor\, his goal is to make you laugh\, cry\, or think. Sometimes all at once. \nHe has released five solo albums and is currently preparing the next one\, “Hidden Motifs” due out late Spring 2025. \n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-jim-pospisil-3/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T190000
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: John Gavin
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring John Gavin.\n  \nJohn Gavin grew up in the Bronx and lived in Greenwich Village\, San Francisco\, Columbus Ohio and now Poughkeepsie. \nJoined the Folk Guild in 1987 and was Treasurer for a couple of years.\nPlayed on this stage and MCed a few shows.\nLife got good busy and I disappeared for 20.years.\nTaught “Dylan: the First Five Albums” and “James Joyce’s Ulysses” at Marist College Center for Lifetime Study.\nReappeared three years ago and am honored to be here tonight.\n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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/john-gavin/
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:20250426T190000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Dave Feroe
DESCRIPTION:Dave Feroe was born and raised in Poughkeepsie\, NY\, and attended Arlington High School and Dutchess Community College. Dave began playing guitar at the tender age of five. He was in the local Rhinebeck band Destiny in the early 90’s\, and performed at the Chance in Poughkeepsie three different times with the Dave Feroe Project. \nDave’s soulful tenor voice is beautifully complemented by his unhurried touch on guitar\, which brings out the magic of the instrument to create a truly unique sound. \nDave is active in the Veterans community\, and has lent his musical talents to many Veterans events over the years. Dave’s time in Viet Nam and his love of family both inform much of his music\, creating a depth and an authenticity that never fails to captivate listeners. \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 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:45 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/dave-feroe/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Beyond The Ridge
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\nat Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Beyond The Ridge.\nBeyond the Ridge is a Hudson Valley band featuring Jim Pospisil\, Paul Rubeo\, Michael Clarke\, Emmy Hastings and Paul Rubeo Jr.\, all of whom have been performing extensively throughout the area for many years. Their music features a mix of original and cover songs in the Folk/Rock and Americana genre. One distinctive quality is their rich vocal harmonies\, and another is the intricate and unique musical arrangements they perform. The band showcases original songs that can be humorous or thought provoking\, and they are fun to sing along with!\n\nThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills has been sold to Stepping Stone\, a multimedia production company\, event space and creative wellness center. We will continue to perform at 320 Sawkill Road.. As of March 1\, 2025 our website reflects the name of the new owner. \n\n  \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-beyond-the-ridge/
LOCATION:Stepping Stone\, 320 Sawkill Rd\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T213000
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UID:2820-1746903600-1746912600@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Jay Strauss
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jay Strauss. \nJay Strauss\, a Hudson Valley-via-Bainbridge Island artist\, has crafted his debut album\, “Based on a True Story\,” with a deep connection to his musical roots. Influenced by the likes of The Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter\, and inspired by his surroundings and experiences\, Strauss’s work is rich with imagery\, social commentary\, and a touch of playful absurdity. His music\, described as a melodic puzzle box\, is built on atypical chord structures and opaque lyricism\, polished to perfection by the talented producer Andy Stack and a team of skilled musicians. Strauss’s album is the culmination of years of musical exploration\, shaped by a supportive community of creatives and his own journey through life and music. \n“Strauss uses his rough tenor and a concise approach to offer reflections on the human condition. An album that fascinates\, revealing its subtleties to those willing to get lost in its intricate details.” – TecoApple \nAlbum review https://waxvinylrecords.co.uk/jay-strauss-reviving-retro-vibes-with-sakura-and-detour/ \n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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-jay-strauss/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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UID:2848-1747508400-1747517400@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org
SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Brian Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Brian Sullivan.\n  \nBrian bought his first guitar after graduating high school. His first song came a few years later. After some time of playing music with friends\, he started going to the Folk Guild Coffeehouse in Patterson back in the 1900s. \nBrian soon played his first open mics there and at the Good News Coffeehouse run by Don Lombardi. Realizing that no one was seriously injured after his first open-mics\, Brian continued playing and writing songs. He has played at coffeehouses in NY and CT\, but the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is home. \n  \n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \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/linda-breithaupt/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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