Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Jim Pospisil
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkJim 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. […]
Open Mic via Zoom: Ann Vidrine
Ann Vidrine is a songwriter-guitarist from Louisiana. She describes her originals as "performances in perspective", where her lyric and melody serve as reflections on her life experiences. Prior to the pandemic, Ann made her living as a traditional Cajun fiddler. After releasing her first album, Cajun Classics in 1990, she received a nomination for Best […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Betty and the Baby Boomers
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkThe Hudson Valley acoustic group Betty and the Baby Boomers (Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, Robert Bard, and Steve Stanne) have been recognized regionally – they “sing and play old-school folk like it was brand spanking new” (Kingston’s Daily Freeman); nationally – “a refreshing reminder of the halcyon days of American folk music” […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkGrampa Joe’s Washboard Band was formed in 2017. The band is made up of Grampa Joe Cardella on vocals and washboard, Vince Sauter on vocals and stand-up fretless bass, and Wayne Chadwell on vocals and 6-string high-strung banjo. All three members have played in bands and as individuals since they were teenagers and all three […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Lark
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkLark formed among friends at an annual backyard party, coalescing around singer-guitarist Charles Wellcome whose angelic tenor is as comfortable expressing joy or sorrow, softness or grit, sweetness or sarcasm. Percussionist David Budd's background and musical influences are diverse and extensive. At home playing jazz, rock, folk, and blues, David's sensitivity to the music keeps […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Phil Miller
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkPhil is substituting for our original performer, Bob Stanhope. 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 […]
“Beyond A Simple Folk Song” Concert 2024
The Stissing Center 2950 Church Street, Pine Plains, NY“Beyond a Simple Folk Song” was conceived in 2009 to be an annual concert of music that challenges acoustic singer/songwriters and musicians to venture out of their comfort zones and stretch their craft beyond the constructs and scope of a song. For this year's concert, join us for our headline act with the Piedmont Blūz […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: MartinTullyKlein
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkDeb Martin, Lauren Tully and Sharon Klein joined their voices and guitars close to five years ago to create MartinTullyKlein. The trio blends intricate harmonies with a smooth and natural balance that “clicks”. Their diverse repertoire includes an eclectic mélange crossing many genres, both old and new, and draws from their folk and Americana roots. They […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Lannie Bolde
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkLannie Bolde is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who writes simple songs about complex subject matter: love, family, home, spiritual connections. Often compared to Cat Stevens, his magnetic tenderness and melodies will pull you into his heartfelt words that remain with you long after song is over. About Twilight Music in the Parks Come enjoy free […]
Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Maggie Rothwell
Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New YorkSinger/songwriter/guitarist Maggie Rothwell grew up in Pleasantville, NY and earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree with a concentration in voice from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. She has enjoyed careers as a public school music teacher and as a musician in therapeutic recreation departments of local nursing homes. Maggie currently provides […]