Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Rock Tavern Chapter: Don Sparks
2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, April 11, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Don Sparks.

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OPEN MIC

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, James Leo, at jamesleo760@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Don and Maureen Black
2026-04-18 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, April 18, 2026
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Don and Maureen Black.

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.

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.

New Paltz Chapter: Michele Gedney
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Michele Gedney.

Michele Gedney spent 23 years as one half of the award-winning duo Open Book with her late husband, Rick Gedney. The duo released five albums which received national airplay and critical acclaim. Michele released their final album, “Leaning In”, following Rick’s passing. The album placed on the Folk Alliance International radio charts in 2023.
Michele is a co-founder and teacher at Dar Williams ‘Writing a Song That Matters” retreat, entering its 15th year. Michele’s songs have received numerous awards and her song “Go” has been released by Cry Cry Cry (Williams, Kaplansky, Shindell) on their 2020 album, “Live at the Freight”.
Michele has shared the stage and recorded with many notable musicians including Buddy and Julie Miller, Dar Williams, Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky, Ellis Paul, Freedy Johston, John Sebastian, Livingston Taylor, Martin Sexton, Don McClean, and Sloan Wainwright.
Michele’s new solo album is scheduled for release in 2026.
www.OpenBookMusic.com

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)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com

Open Mic via Zoom: Paul Maloney
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
After 40 years of playing Fender bass with bands in San Francisco, Richmond, Virginia and the Hudson Valley, Paul Maloney has expanded his horizons as a popular singer/songwriter.
His original songs, baritone voice and captivating performance style have been entertaining audiences throughout the Northeast for more than a decade. Influenced by Jesse Winchester, John Hiatt, Mickey Newbury, Joan Armatrading, Tom Waits, Laura Nyro and the Subdudes, Paul’s Contemporary/Americana music is an engaging blend of expressive instrumentation and poignant storytelling.

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 6:45 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.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Four-forty (Steve and Terri Massardo)
2026-05-09 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, May 9, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring
“Four-forty”
(Steve and Terri Massardo).

Four-forty is a quartet comprised of Terri Massardo on vocals, Bob Bottjer on guitar, Steve Massardo on bass and David Budd on percussion. Their musical vocabulary is extensive and their shows eclectic.
Terri’s musical sensibilities have taken her from country-rock to folk, from classic rock to Motown. Her current passion is for standards and vintage blues from the ’30s and ’40s.
Her band consists of Bob’s intricate guitar work, David’s tasteful percussion, and Steve’s driving bass. Their feel for, and sensitivity to this genre demonstrates their overall musicianship as well as their deep respect for the classic songwriters of the Golden Age of American music.
For more details, visit the Hudson Valley Folk Guild web site.
The Rock Tavern Chapter is located at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY.

OPEN MIC

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, James Leo, at jamesleo760@gmail.com.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Simon Elijah
2026-05-16 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, May 16, 2026
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Simon Elijah.

Born and raised in upstate NY, Simon Elijah is a young Americana singer and songwriter with a clever wit and passion for storytelling. Simon blends the powerful simplicity of folk icons such as John Prine with a soaring lyricism inspired by contemporary greats such as Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell. The result is an emerging talent who offers listeners an array of songs that are timeless, catchy, and deeply felt. His live performances are generously seasoned with humor and audience participation. Simon got his first guitar when he was 11 years old, and has been playing ever since. His debut album, Fly Out, was released in 2025 and his second album, Nameless, is scheduled for release in May 2026 with a summer tour to follow! Simon is currently a student at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. where he is taking classes in a wide variety of subject areas. Outside of music and school, Simon enjoys many other hobbies such as woodworking, running, cycling and almost anything outdoors.

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.

New Paltz Chapter: Pat Lamanna
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Our featured performers are
Pat Lamanna and Kevin and Carol Becker

This month’s open mic coffeehouse at the Redeemer church in New Paltz will have a special dimension to it. In the feature slot, Pat Lamanna and Kevin & Carol Becker will present a tribute to Judy Salerno who passed about a year ago and was a long time HVFG volunteer and stalwart. They will present some of Judy’s favorite songs, some traditional and others by folk luminaries such as Tom Paxton, Pat Humphries, and Richard Thompson.
Pat Lamanna is a long-time member of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, and was President of the Friends of Fiddlers Green Chapter when Judy Salerno was Treasurer and booking agent. She is an award-winning singer-songwriter.
Kevin & Carol Becker: 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 sit back and enjoy a performance by Kevin & Carol Becker!

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)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com

Open Mic via Zoom: Lynda and Bruce
2026-06-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Lynda Sales started singing as soon as she could talk. She took classical piano for most of her childhood. At thirteen, she started playing the guitar and singing folk songs, plus a bit of rock and roll. As an adult, she sang in many area musicals. After being sidelined from the guitar due to a badly broken wrist, she learned to play the ukulele, which is now her instrument of choice. Lynda sang covers until four years ago, when she started writing her own songs … finally.
Bruce Engholm started out playing the guitar. When Lynda switched to the uke (at his urging) he made the change as well. His favorite instrument is the banjolele. He studied Bluegrass style fingerpicking last year. Lynda feels it adds a lot to her songs.
Lynda & Bruce perform at local and Zoom open mics regularly, play with a Gospel group, various uke groups, and at some local venues. After a lot of procrastination, they are starting to record their music.
Lynda & Bruce live in Kingston, N.Y. with a dog, two cats and a tortoise.

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 6:45 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.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Mike and Emmy Clarke
2026-06-13 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
will host our monthly coffeehouse on
Saturday, June 13, 2026.

This month we are proud to be featuring Mike and Emmy Clarke.

Drawing on folk rock and rhythym and blues influences, including The Band, Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison, Beyond the Ridge plays a combination of classic and original songs uniting harmony and unique instrumental arrangements. Beyond the Ridge is Michael Clarke, Emmy Hastings, Jim Pospisil, Paul Rubeo and Paul W Rubeo.

OPEN MIC

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, James Leo, at jamesleo760@gmail.com.

New Paltz Chapter: Marji Zintz
2026-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Paltz, 90 New York 32 S, New Paltz, NY, United States
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Our featured performer is
Marji Zintz.

[Bio goes here]

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)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com
