Kingston Chapter: Sharon Klein
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, December 7, 2024
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Sharon Klein.

Sharon 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Kathy Mark
2024-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Kathy Mark.
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There 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.
An 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.
Kathy 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’.
The wonder and awe of guitar never grows old: six strings with infinite possibilities!
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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Scott Lichtenstein
2024-12-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, December 21, 2024
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Scott Lichtenstein.

Scott 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.
He 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.
After 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Bunny Barnes
2024-12-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
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.
In 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.
In 2008, with the encouragement of her teacher and mentor, world famous guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, Bunny recreated herself by letting the guitar be her voice.
Performance 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.
Bunny 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”!!
Contact: www.BunnyBarnes.com

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OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Kingston Chapter: John Schin
2025-01-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, January 4, 2025
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is John Schin.

John Schin is a singer songwriter from Dutchess County New York that has been performing his originals and eclectic covers throughout the Hudson Valley.
John’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.
His songs tell stories. Some make you laugh, some hit your heart, and some make you think.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Hey Bub
2025-01-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Hey Bub.
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Hey 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.
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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Walter Ensor
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, January 18, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Walter Ensor.

Walter 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Ann Ramsey
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
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.
Ann 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.
Ann is working on her own first recording, slated for release in early 2025. For original demos: https://soundcloud.com/annramse
Ann can be reached at: annramsey@mac.com

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OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Kingston Chapter: Neil Okeson
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, February 1, 2025
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Neil Okeson.
Neil 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.
Neil enjoys hiking the trails from the river to the ridge, and exploring the wilderness of the imagination, hunting for metaphors.
He was a voice major in music school; guitar, piano, and ukulele are some of the tools of his storytelling shows.
His first CD “Beautiful World” was released in 2015, and he is currently producing the next one, to be completed this year.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Pospisil Cancelled due to weather forecast
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
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.
We 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.

This decision was a consensus made by all participating members of Rock Tavern HVFG .

We are sorry but we believe that the safety of our members and performers is the highest priority.

See you next month!

***CANCELLED*** Poughkeepsie Chapter: Brian Sullivan
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Cancelled due to inclement weather
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The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, February 15, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Brian Sullivan.

Brian 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.
Brian 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Don and Maureen Black
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
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.

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OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Kingston Chapter: Louise Adams
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, March 1, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Louise Adams.

Louise 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.
Songwriting 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.
She 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.
When 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.

The 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Sean Crimmins
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Sean Crimmins.
Sean 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.

Visit Sean Crimmins’ website for more information at https://www.seancrimmins.com

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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Tim Robinson
2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, March 15, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Tim Robinson.

Tim 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.
Currently, 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.
Tim 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Marylyn Coffey
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
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.
In 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.
Marylyn 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.
Contact: giraffe@hiwaay.net

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Topic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom

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OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Kingston Chapter: Phil Miller and Betty Altman
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, April 5, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performers are Phil Miller and Betty Altman.

Betty and Phil Bio
Together 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.
Betty Altman and Phil Miller started performing as duo and continue to have fun, always keeping the music friendly and familiar.
The 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.

Phil and Betty. Betty and Phil.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Pospisil
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:30 | New York
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jim Pospisil.
Jim 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 has released five solo albums and is currently preparing the next one, “Hidden Motifs” due out late Spring 2025.
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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: John Gavin
2025-04-19 19:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, April 19, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring John Gavin.

John Gavin grew up in the Bronx and lived in Greenwich Village, San Francisco, Columbus Ohio and now Poughkeepsie.
Joined the Folk Guild in 1987 and was Treasurer for a couple of years.
Played on this stage and MCed a few shows.
Life got good busy and I disappeared for 20.years.
Taught “Dylan: the First Five Albums” and “James Joyce’s Ulysses” at Marist College Center for Lifetime Study.
Reappeared three years ago and am honored to be here tonight.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Dave Feroe
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
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.
Dave’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.
Dave 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.

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Topic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom

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OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Kingston Chapter: Beyond The Ridge
2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, May 3, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Beyond The Ridge.
Beyond 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!

The 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jay Strauss
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jay Strauss.
Jay 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.
“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
Album review https://waxvinylrecords.co.uk/jay-strauss-reviving-retro-vibes-with-sakura-and-detour/
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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Brian Sullivan
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, May 17, 2025
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
This month we are proud to be featuring Brian Sullivan.

Brian 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.
Brian 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).
Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.

Open Mic via Zoom: Marji Zintz
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Marji Zintz, living and performing in the Catskills/Hudson Valley region of New York, is a gifted, soulful interpreter performing a hybrid of contemporary folk, rock, and jazz. “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
Contact: marji@marjizintz.com

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com.

OPEN MIC
Music 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.
Ethan 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.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2025: Storm King Skyline
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Storm King Skyline:
Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes, Ken & Linda Sheehan
Start with deep roots in traditional folk music, add musical versatility, mix in both historical and contemporary themes, all seasoned with a healthy dose of good-natured humor, then enjoy a performance by Storm King Skyline.
A newly formed musical group, Storm King Skyline has developed a unique sound that combines breathtaking vocals, instrumental dexterity, and a synergy that comes only from an intimate knowledge of each other’s talents. That sound starts with Kevin’s intricate finger picked guitar, augmented by his impeccable harmonica playing. Carol’s soaring vocals – clear, bright, and pure, stand out when singing solo and form compelling harmonies with Kevin and Ken’s baritone voices. Ken adds the skillful touch of a virtuoso on guitar and the sound is all anchored by Rich’s solid rhythms on upright bass and his driving bluegrass-influenced banjo. They feature Linda on tambourine and light percussion. Carol adds other instruments as well, notably mountain dulcimer, recorder, bodhran, and Appalachian limber horse. Their repertoire ranges from historical ballads to songs of social significance and from traditional folk songs to the original songs of the band members. Storm King Skyline has an easy manner and relaxed stage presence which encourages audience participation and contributes to their entertaining performances.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are mostly on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2025: Phil Miller
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Phil Miller, singer/songwriter likes the phrase “Song Smith,” forging catchy, toe-tapping melodies paired with vivid imagery. His style is a healthy blend of contemporary acoustic, folk, country, a hint of jazz, a dash of the blues and a simmered slowly with the influence from pop and rock of the 70’s and 80’s. Like a travel agent for the ears and soul, his songs try to bring you into familiar places or safely travel to destinations of the heart.
Phil often plays in a duo with Betty Altman, but today’s show is a special solo appearance.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are mostly on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Kingston Chapter: Lydia Adams Davis
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, June 7, 2025
at Stepping Stone, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Lydia Adams Davis.

Singer/songwriter, Lydia Adams Davis has performed in festivals and coffeehouses throughout the United States and Canada.
Lydia Adams Davis brings fresh interpretations of Hudson River/Pete Seeger songs and poignant, often funny, originals. Lydia portrays historical women in solo shows which include poetry and song. She invites you to hang out and sing along with “Lake Erie” and powerful folk favorites. Lydia offers five albums for adults and children. “Lydia combines warmth and magic to bring the long history of folk music home to your heart.”
Peter Yarrow: “A splendid performer ~One of our finest folk composers! ”
The 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.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Twilight Music in the Parks 2025 – Piedmont Blūz
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo, comprised of Valerie and Benedict Turner, are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking. Their mission is to help bring awareness to this unique aspect of African-American culture, and to the contributions of early blues artists, through performing and teaching.
They have been entertaining audiences both domestically and abroad and are much loved wherever they go. As 2018 inductees into the New York Blues Hall of Fame, this husband-and-wife duo 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.
A Piedmont Blūz concert isn’t just music – it’s an experience as they transport you back to the 1920s and 1930s, the hey-day of acoustic Country Blues music. In addition to performing songs from that time-frame, they introduce each piece with an interesting anecdote about either the composer, the time period, or the song itself.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Rock Tavern Chapter: New Middle Class
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring New Middle Class.
New Middle Class is Barbara Borok (vocal) and songwriter Mike Borok (guitar/vocal). Their award-winning music has been played on over 60 radio stations world-wide. Intertwined musically and romantically, Barbara and Mike sing about relationships and current events gone awry, the origin of the universe, life, the afterlife and dessert. The songs span an eclectic range of styles, often speaking with the voices of different characters.
Their adventurously original songs walk a thin line between the funny and the serious. New Middle Class seduces with catchy melodies, distinctive vocals and delightfully unexpected lyrical twists and turns.
They were grand prizewinners in the Music To Life song contest at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, and were featured in the Emerging Artists Showcase at the 2023 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Mike was first place winner of the 2024 Music For Humanity Songwriting Contest.
Songs streaming on all platforms. Website: newmiddleclass.com
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Open 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 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
The 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.
For more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

***CANCELLED*** Twilight Music in the Parks 2025: Jim Pospisil
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER – by the NYS Parks Dept
Jim 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 has released five solo albums and is currently preparing the next one, “Hidden Motifs”, due out in 2025.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are mostly on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/
