Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Kingston Chapter: Dennis Douglas
2020-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Dennis Douglas
This month we are thrilled to have as our Feature Performer: Dennis Douglas.
Dennis is a Hudson Valley singer-songwriter with a clear tenor voice and mellow vibe. Writing in diverse styles, he plays a vintage 1965 Swedish-made classical guitar – his oldest and best friend.
A freelance singer in NYC for fifteen years, Dennis sang in Greenwich Village Folk clubs, recording studios, early music ensembles, and choral groups. In the early ‘80’s he toured the US and Asia as one of the ‘60s swing/pop vocal group The Four Lads. He was a co-founder of Vocal Jazz, Inc., a 12-voice vocal ensemble plus trio (Their album High Clouds was recorded in RCA’s Studio A).
After a second career as a technical writer and instructional designer, he moved upstate and returned to solo performing and songwriting – strictly for the love of it. Dennis is currently recording a CD of his original songs ranging from the revealing to wry humor. Songs of the spirit – high, low, and in-between.

Open Mic:
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can hear tips about how to sound your best on Zoom, spend some time catching up with friends, and enjoying the unique Folk Guild vibe . . .
If you’re performing, as soon as you log in tell Pat — our awesome Tech Host! — that you want to sign up, and you’ll have your pick of the available slots.
Each participant will play two songs, same as we’ve always done.

Connect via Zoom:
Hudson Valley Folk Guild is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Kingston HVFG Open Mic with Dennis Douglas
Time: Oct. 3, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
See email for Zoom link.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Gerald Bair
2020-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Gerald Bair is a singer/songwriter with a story to tell… maybe not his… could be yours!
With a unique focus blending with memorable melodies and a definitive voice, his songs have become favorites to many. Aiming to “bring you in”, each song becomes a mini journey for the listener. His recent “sooner or later” captures the ongoing pandemic routine mixing wit with seriousness and can be found on YouTube with a donation link for Long Island Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spkYCCm0UAw

Connect via Zoom:
Hudson Valley Folk Guild is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic with Gerald Bair
Time: Sep 19, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
See email for Zoom link.

Rock Tavern Coffeehouse: Janie March
2020-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Janie March has played guitar since she was in 8th grade, and wrote her first basic song at the age of 14. She has attended SummerSongs and Cedar Run songwriting camps, as well as several singer/ songwriter workshops. Her latest CD release is called, “I Love to See You Smile,” a collection of family-oriented educational stories and songs that span the seasons.
An advocate for special education, Janie recorded an Autism awareness EP, “In His Eyes / Living with Autism,”. All the proceeds from both recordings will be donated to the Anderson Center for Autism, the organization that has helped her son for more than thirteen years.

Connect via Zoom:
Hudson Valley Folk Guild is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Rock Tavern HVFG Open Mic with Janie March
Time: Sep 12, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
See email for Zoom link.

Kingston Chapter: Stella Prince
2020-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Stella Prince is a young singer-songwriter with an angelic voice, and songwriting skills beyond her years. Stella has performed at legendary venues including The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, The Colony and The Falcon in the Hudson Valley, and Pig’N’Whistle in Los Angeles. In 2019, she was a finalist for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Artist in Residence Program and is a proud member of ASCAP, NSAI and Global Songwriters Connection.
Stella’s musical inspirations include legendary artists such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez, but Stella adds her own charismatic charm and authenticity to her original songs.
www.stellaprincemusic.com

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Kingston Folk Guild Open Mic – Sat. Sept. 5th, 7:00PM
Time: Sep 5, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
See email for Zoom link.

Joe Jencks In Concert
2020-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 1 Church St, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
The Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s Friends of Fiddler’s Green Chapter will be presenting Joe Jencks in concert on Friday, March 13th at 8pm. The concert will be held at the Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Rt. 9 and Church Street in Hyde Park, NY 12538.
Admission is $12; Seniors: $10, HVFG members: $8…. For information, call 845-309-3853 or www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/ffg.
Joe Jencks is a 20-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks is also co-founder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.

Kingston Chapter: David Temple
2020-02-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States

Poughkeepsie Coffeehouse: Don Lowe
2020-01-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Sign-ups for the open mic begin at 7:00 pm. Music starts at 7:30. Admission is $5 for members and seniors; $6 for non-members.

Poughkeepsie Coffeehouse: Piedmont Bluz
2019-12-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States

Poughkeepsie Coffeehouse: Caroline Doctorow
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States

Poughkeepsie Coffeehouse: Tom Heany
2019-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States

Kingston Chapter: Sloan Wainwright
2019-06-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
continues its 2018-2019 coffeehouse series
on Saturday, June 1st, 2019,
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Sloan Wainwright.

Defying standard categorization, singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright, consistently demonstrates her easy command of a variety of American musical styles — pop, folk, jazz and blues — held together by the melodious tone of her rich contralto, with the end result being a unique and soulful hybrid.
Her family tree (brother and folk-music luminary Loudon Wainwright, nephew Rufus Wainwright, nieces Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche) reads like a who’s who of contemporary folk music. Sloan’s incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but also her dramatically voiced rendition of original songs. “She’s folk influenced, but the real star here is her voice. Warm and smoky and smooth, it makes her earthy, ominous lyrics seem all the more intense.”
With a solid and impressive discography of 10 original CD releases to her credit, Sloan continues to write, sing and perform live and has won two songwriting awards at the annual EmPower Posi Music Awards. In addition, Sloan has written numerous musical compositions for theater and dance and teaches at many of the best-known master songwriter series and workshops.
Sloan’s open spirit and first-hand experience is welcome –year after year– in the musical classrooms of such prestigious song camps as Richard Thompson’s Frets and Refrains, The Swannanoa Gathering, SummerSongs, WUMB Radio’s Summer Acoustic Music Week (SAMW), Winter Acoustic Music Weekend (WAMW), Moab Folk Camp, Cape Cod Songwriting Retreat and emPower Music & Arts Totally Cool Song School.
Glen Roethel will be accompanying her for this show.
Learn more about Sloan at https://www.sloanwainwright.com/

Walter Ensor
2018-12-15 14:30 | NY
Open mic with featured act Walter Ensor. With charming vocals and versatile guitar-playing, Walter is at the heart of the NYC Celtic group Celtic Cross. Walter is also an accomplished solo performer around town as well as a session player of choice.
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Annual Holiday Celebration
2018-12-14 15:00 | NY
Artists TBA

Neil Okeson
2018-12-08 14:30 | NY
Open mic signups start at 7pm

Vito Petrocito
2018-12-01 14:30 | NY

Mitch Katz
2018-11-17 14:30 | NY
Open mic with featured act Mitch Katz. Mitch Katz is a contemporary songwriter with a penetrating vision of life. A mix of crafty lyrics and compelling melodies bring sensitivity and humor to a mix of ballads and blues, with some political observation thrown in for good measure.
His confident guitar playing is a perfect compliment for his voice, which has just enough grit to lend a flavor of hard-won life experience. Mitch’s warm and engaging stage presence makes his audience feel right at home as he gives voice to their dreams and desires.
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Maureen & Don Black
2018-11-10 14:30 | NY

Bruce Hildenbrand
2018-11-03 15:30 | NY

Flash Company
2018-11-02 16:00 | NY
Note: This concert is on the FIRST Friday of the month, not the second Friday as usual.
This happy aggregation of Irish/Celtic music lovers has gathered to pick up their instruments (and there are many of them!) and spread the celebratious nature of the most sublime music ever heard on the face of God’s green earth. Flash Company is local and well-loved musicians Eric Garrison, Jim Pospisil, Bryan Maloney and John Allers.
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Jane March
2018-10-20 15:30 | NY
Open mic with featured performer Jane March. Jane is a Hudson Valley Folk Guild favorite. She is best known for her witty, heartfelt lyrics. Open mic signups start at 7pm.
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