Open Mic via Zoom: David Temple

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“La Vie Ensemble,” a duo of David Temple and Hélène Nicole Richard, embraces life's contradictions with humor and song. Hélène Nicole brings her folk-style songwriting with a comedic twist, and David's classical background adds a special depth, creating a dynamic partnership that is both entertaining and meditative. Their mission is to bring joy, laughter, and […]

Kingston Chapter: Carole White

Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, United States

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our 2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. Our featured performer is Carole White.   Carole White plays rhythmically driven guitar and sings uplifting, empowering songs with a message to move your body, use […]

Rock Tavern Chapter: Bruce T. Carroll

Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, United States

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Bruce T. Carroll. ~~~~~ Over the span of six years, three albums, two singles, widespread airplay, and knockout reviews, Bruce T Carroll has established himself as an Americana artist with a social conscience and a deft lyrical touch. Using irony […]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Mike Burns

Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild will host our monthly coffeehouse on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. This month we are proud to be featuring Mike Burns. The Buzz has been building for some time about Mike Burns, with a delightfully smooth voice and a […]

Open Mic via Zoom: Dennis Douglas

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Dennis Douglas is known for his clear and warm tenor vocals and nylon-acoustic arrangements on his vintage '65 classical guitar (Swedish made/sold by Fender). His sets mix originals with covers by familiar folk artists and some undiscovered gems. Dennis moved to NYC in 1974 and sang in Greenwich Village clubs in the fading days of […]

Kingston Chapter: Anne Marie Menta

Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, United States

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our 2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston. Our featured performer is Anne Marie Menta.   ANNE MARIE MENTA Anne Marie Menta hails from Hamden, CT, USA, where she has been writing songs since […]

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Whispering Tree

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring The Whispering Tree on May 11, 2024. ~~~~~ Called “one of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC” by Deli Magazine, The Whispering Tree are singer/songwriter El Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. Together, they craft richly immersive folk-rock […]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: David Ray

Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild will host our monthly coffeehouse on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. This month we are proud to be featuring David Ray. A former New York City cab driver, bartender, bouncer, and actor, David Ray’s award-winning songs have been described […]

Open Mic via Zoom: Rich Newman

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Rich Newman is a songwriter and award-winning journalist from Ulster County, New York. He describes his musical style as “the Country side of Folk,” and his songs reveal a spiritual curiosity, a keen sensitivity to the joys and frustrations of human relationships, and a sly sense of humor. Rich’s influences include John Prine, Jerry Jeff […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2024: Elly Wininger

Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York

Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly Wininger is a 2023 International Blues Challenge Semifinalist.  A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, she played the opening night at CBGB.  Elly's deep involvement with the country blues as well as her award-winning original songs have earned her a reputation for highly […]