Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Rock Tavern Chapter: Diane Diachishin
2021-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New York
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Diane Diachishin.

Singer/Songwriter Diane Diachishin sings folksongs that make you laugh, feel and think. She infuses her original songs with a zany sense of humor, inspired by the songwriting of Christine Lavin.

She is known for her clear soprano singing voice combined with her solid guitar playing. She has been a featured solo performer several times in the past for the Hudson Valley Folk Guild.

Diane has a fondness for Scottish music, inspired after being given the opportunity to learn from the legendary folksinger Jean Redpath. In 2017, as part of the duo the “Rambling Sisters”, she performed in Scotland at several folk clubs as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Before Covid, Diane often teamed up with two other local talented musicians, Singer-songwriter Richard Newman and vocalist Lynn Meeker. Both of her duos won “Best of Open Mike “ at the Town Crier, two years in a row.

www.dianediachishin.com

Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Molly Jeanne
2021-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
The Poughkeepsie Chapter
of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
is pleased to be featuring
Molly Jeanne
in our monthly Open Mic
on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7:30pm.

“My name is Molly Jeanne, and I’m a 17 year-old singer songwriter. I’ve written over 150 original songs, which I perform at venues in New York, Connecticut, Ohio, and Tennessee. I’ve been lucky enough to earn recognition from American Songwriter Magazine and the Smoky Mountains Songwriting Festival for my songs. When I was 11, I got to record an album of my music at The Tracking Room in Nashville, Tennessee, entitled Made You Look. I’m a proud member of both SESAC and NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International).”
“During the school year, I get pretty busy – but I make time to share my music at farmers markets and other local events. I’m the featured performer at Samuel’s Sweet Shop, owned by actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton and Paul Rudd. I won second place at Kara Dioguardi’s competition Tri-State Rocks, and have continued to work with her organization, Inspired Nation. In Tennessee, I love to sing at Antique Archaeology, The Loveless Café, The Station Inn, and the Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival. I’ve been able to share the stage with country, bluegrass, and folk music greats such as Bill Anderson, Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, Jerry Salley, Bobby Tomberlin, Don Henry, and Tom Paxton. I play the guitar, piano, bell lyre, ukulele, banjolele, mandolin, charango, and mountain dulcimer. Although I love writing songs, I also cover country, bluegrass, and folk tunes, as well as Beatles songs at the annual Fest for Beatles Fans. I’ve also been a big fan of musicals my whole life and have been able to be a part of a few, from voicing characters in the Magic Tree House Musical series for MTI shows to performing in musicals at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.”
https://mollyjeannemusic.com/

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Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter: John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

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 time catching up with friends, and enjoying the unique Folk Guild vibe.
If you plan on performing, as you enter the room, check in with John Hamilton to see what slots are available. Each participant will have two songs, same as we’ve always done.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Kingston Chapter: Linda Breithaupt
2022-01-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to present Linda Breithaupt as our Feature act for our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at 7:30pm.
With a strong clear voice, Linda is at home with Folk, Gospel or Blues, with the occasional humorous tale thrown in for variety. A regional performer for many years, Linda is well known to Folk Guild members, and never fails to delight with the sweetness of her singing and endearingly off-beat sense of humor.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jen Clapp
2022-01-08 19:30 - 22:00 | New York
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jen Clapp

Jen Clapp has been a homebirth midwife, baker, environmental educator, egg packer, landscaper, substitute teacher, farm educator, nurse, and yes, a singer, songwriter and musician. She grew up in Rochester, NY, and started playing folk songs at age 10. She still has the jumbo body Harmony Sovereign guitar given to her by her dad, and it is still too big for her.
She began singing and playing out in 1990, with acoustic trio Native Tongue in NYC’s East Village music scene. The band played shows all over the city, including a year of Sunday night gigs at Café Sin-e on St. Mark’s Place. This was an exciting place to be, with Jeff Buckley, Rebecca Martin, Susan McKeown and John Doyle playing regularly, and visitors Sinead O’Connor, members of U2, Little Steven, Luka Bloom and many others dropping in after hours to play along with the locals. Jen left this scene after falling in love with Mommyheads drummer Dan Fisherman, and moving out to San Francisco.
Jen started writing songs while living in California, becoming a midwife and then mother to two children. The family returned to the East Coast and Jen continued to write, releasing a 10-song CD titled Lonesome Sunbeam, in 2009. She co-wrote two songs with Chris Difford which were released on his CD Songs from the Weald (2008). She also co-wrote and sang the song “Longest Day of the Year” with Adam Levy on his CD, Washing Day. She appears as a guest vocalist on numerous recordings by artists in the Hudson Valley, where she now lives.
Jen works with the non-profit organization SageArts, which pairs songwriters with elders in the community to create songs which reflect the lives of each elder. She is a member of ReBurt, an 8-piece band specializing in creative reworkings of Burt Bacharach songs. She is currently working on another recording of original songs. https://jenclappmusic.com
Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Dave Kearney
2022-01-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
The Poughkeepsie Chapter
of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
is pleased to be featuring
Dave Kearney
in our monthly Open Mic
on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7:30pm.

Dave Kearney’s songs are powerful because he has actually lived them. His heartfelt performances elicit nods of recognition, tears, and a line of people telling him which song moved them the most. Sure he has had influences. But that is not enough. Obviously, he has studied his craft well. But it is the crucible of his life experiences that makes Kearney a commanding artist.
https://smokinfishrecords.bandcamp.com/

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter: John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

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 time catching up with friends, and enjoying the unique Folk Guild vibe.
If you plan on performing, as you enter the room, check in with John Hamilton to see what slots are available. Each participant will have two songs, same as we’ve always done.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Kingston Chapter: Take Out Music
2022-02-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Take Out Music is a group of four voices and more than 13 instruments. Despite their unassuming appearance, Take Out Music offers unique arrangements and an eclectic repertoire, everything from Elizabeth Cotten through Dylan to Motown. The name was inspired by their tradition of beginning each practice with a meal, and the enjoyment of one another’s company.
Kirk Lamb plays guitar, bass, and sings. He enjoys playing bass, and came to it through the traditional route: the band needed a bass player and it looked like no one else was going to do it.
Catherine Cattabiani, finding her piano too unwieldy to bring to rehearsals, sings, and plays the concertina and suitcase drum.
Jerelynn Mason enjoys all types of music, so naturally she took up the ukulele.
Mary Evans studied piano and cello, but when she saw a dulcimer being played at a country fair, she knew she had found her instrument. Mary especially enjoys dulcimer arrangements of fiddle tunes, and 17th Century dance tunes.
Contact: jerelynnmason@yahoo.com

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact the President of the Kingston chapter: Ethan Campbell: HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Andy Shapiro will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Andy 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.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Ethan Campbell
2022-02-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Zoom
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Ethan Campbell.
Ethan Campbell
Ethan Campbell cut his musical teeth on Rock’n’Roll, playing in bands on the NYC Punk scene in the mid-‘70s. Having mellowed (slightly) with age, he now performs solo acoustic, with a diverse repertoire of mostly ’60s and ’70s Classics: Jackson Brown, Eagles, The Band, Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, Elvis, Springsteen, et al., along with the occasional original composition, often in a mystical or contemplative vein.Ethan’s musical mission is to channel the energy and unique vibe of the great original recordings of the ‘60s and ‘70s. After his performances, listeners have been heard to mutter things like, “He does Tom Petty better than Tom Petty!” Ethan is too modest to agree, but politely accepts all complements.Fans of the Golden Age of Rock will thoroughly enjoy Ethan’s renditions of songs that range from sentimental ballads to up-tempo rockers.ethan.1247@gmail.com for more info or to be added to Ethan’s email list.
Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Chuck Brodsky
2022-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Chuck Brodsky is a storytelling, songwriting, modern-day troubadour whose genuine warmth and quirky, finely-crafted songs touches hearts, funny bones, and a nerve or two. With irony and wit, his twelve CDs celebrate the eccentric, holy, courageous, inspiring, and the beautiful, while poking fun at what needs poking.

After a few years busking in Europe and picking fruit, Chuck began performing around northern California in the late 1980’s. Over the past 28 years he’s played concerts all across the USA and in eleven countries. Several of his songs have appeared in movies and on tv, while others have been covered by artists as diverse as David Wilcox, Kathy Mattea, The African Children’s Choir of Uganda, and Frogwings (with Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks). The National Baseball Hall of Fame, where he’s performed 3 times, has dubbed him “Baseball’s Troubadour Poet Laureate.”

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Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter: John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signup, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30
.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Kingston Chapter: Teri Scheinzeit
2022-03-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
NYC based singer-songwriter, Teri Scheinzeit, lights up a room (and a Zoom) with her soulful strength and positive energy. She makes audiences laugh out loud, nod understandably, and sometimes choke back a quiet tear. Her latest CD, Choosing Happy, has received many accolades. “Teri’s creative vision is fresh and fun,” “Her songs clever, authentic and delightful,” with a “lyrical, folky vibe.” She’s currently working on a one-woman show combining original music with her memoirs. Teri‘s music publishing company, Papa Jules Music, is named after her father, who owned a record store.

www.terisongs.com
bit.ly/TeriMusic-YouTube

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact the President of the Kingston chapter: Ethan Campbell: HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Andy Shapiro will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Andy 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.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Dick Vincent
2022-03-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Zoom
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Dick Vincent with Matt Bowe.

Dick Vincent and Matt Bowe met at the Spencertown Folk Jam in 1997 over a rendition of “She Caught The Katy”. Twenty-five years later they are still performing together having been members of numerous bands as well as performed publically as a duo. Currently Dick and Matt are 2/3rds of the band “These Three Bums” (along with Bruce Hildenbrand). They like to say that their genre is “assorted garb” as their repertoire includes tunes from Folk to Jug Band and most everything in between.

Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Joshua Garcia
2022-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Joshua Garcia writes from the hip and sings from the heart. His precise lyrics and poignant vocals have drawn comparisons from Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan to Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.
Joshua released his first single, “Everything’s Quiet & The People Are Tame,” in 2021 and is in the process of completing his debut album, “That’s The Way You Drop A Bomb: Songs For The Deliverance From Enemies.”

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter: John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

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 time catching up with friends, and enjoying the unique Folk Guild vibe.
If you plan on performing, as you enter the room, check in with John Hamilton to see what slots are available. Each participant will have two songs, same as we’ve always done.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Kingston Chapter: Amy Soucy
2022-04-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Beacon folk chanteuse Amy Soucy writes evocative songs exploring the kaleidoscope of human experience (dreams, longing, forgiveness and healing) and sings them in a voice that’s been called “powerful,” “comforting,” and “angelic.”
Amy was selected for a coveted spot in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2016 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and took home first prize in the 2016 CT Folk Songwriting Competition with her collaborator, producer and guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Murphy.
(www.amysoucymusic.com)

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact the President of the Kingston chapter: Ethan Campbell: HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Andy Shapiro will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Andy 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.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert
2022-04-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Zoom
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert.
Kurt and Cheryl have been married for 35 years and performing together for almost as long. Cheryl brings wonderful harmonies, melodic harmonica, tight percussion and on occasion is the sound-tech. Kurt entered the folk arena somewhere around 1967, opening for acts including Loudon Wainwright lll at the Village Gaslight. After moving to the Hudson Valley, he led and wrote for a few bands opening for acts like Procol Harum, The Byrds, Asleep at the wheel, John Sebastian, etc. Both Kurt and Cheryl have had teaching careers they enjoyed almost as much as playing music. Kurt and Cheryl are part of DOG KNOWS, and Kurt is the lead guitarist of The Dharma Bums.
Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Rich Newman
2022-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Rich Newman in our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 7:30pm.
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 songwriting influences include John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker and John Gorka.

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter:
John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signup, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Kingston Chapter: Ben Grosscup
2022-05-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
BEN GROSSCUP sings about the ideas and values of the revolutionary social movements he’s part of. Drawing upon activist folk singing traditions, he brings new songs to the rallies, strikes, picket lines, and virtual events where they’re most relevant. He leads purposeful group singing that raises political consciousness. https://www.youtube.com/c/BenGrosscup
Ben is executive director of The People’s Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle, a diverse community of singers, artists, and activists that cultivates music and cultural work as catalysts for a just and peaceful world. PMN hosts regular online song swaps involving artists across the country. https://peoplesmusic.org/

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact the President of the Kingston chapter: Ethan Campbell: HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Andy Shapiro will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Andy 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.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Pat Lamanna
2022-05-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Zoom
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Pat Lamanna.

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Pat Lamanna.

Pat Lamanna is an award-winning singer-songwriter living in Hyde Park, NY. Pat has been writing and performing songs all her adult life. Her songs have been praised highly by Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, and others. They have a strong folk influence, and cover issues such as peace, religion and the environment. Pat was Sonny Ochs’ pick to perform in the Folk DJ Showcase at the 2012 conference of the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. One of her songs, “Peace Pilgrim,” is featured in part on Pete Seeger’s Grammy-nominated album, “The Storm King.” She has three solo albums: “Full Circle” (2009); “Do I Know My Song Well Enough to Start Singing Yet?” (2012); and “Something Beautiful (2017). They can be purchased at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/patlamanna. She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest.

Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Vince Fisher
2022-05-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Vince Fisher in our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:30pm.
Vince Fisher started playing guitar while in college in the mid-sixties. He started learning folk songs by the likes of Tom Paxton, Tom Rush and the Kingston Trio, among others. He played at parties and in his classroom.

After his retirement from teaching in 2002, Vince started writing more and building his repertoire with the goal of playing in public. He has since been playing in pubs and taverns as well as fairs and festivals up and down the Hudson Valley. Vince has played with Tom Kiernan in the Irish duo of FisherKiernan, having released a CD of original music, mostly about Ireland, titled “Blood & Green”. He has also played in a band called The Fabulous Hackers. At the age of 75, Vince wants to entertain for as long as he is able. He continues to write and learn new songs to cover with the help of his iPad, which seems as old as he is.

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our newsletter, or contact the President of the Poughkeepsie chapter: John Hamilton: HVFGPoughkeepsie@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

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 time catching up with friends, and enjoying the unique Folk Guild vibe.
If you plan on performing, as you enter the room, check in with John Hamilton to see what slots are available. Each participant will have two songs, same as we’ve always done.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Twilight Music in the Park: Jim Pospisil
2022-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
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 performs cover songs as well, featuring fresh and creative arrangements.

Jim has just released his fourth album “Sleight Of Hand”, his most varied and ambitious release to date. The songs examine the trials of love, life and loss, and the challenge to rise above it all.

The Hudson Valley Folk Guild has been approached by the New York State Office of Parks to provide music at the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Performances will be on Thursday evenings in June, from 6-7pm.
Location: On the Highland side of the Walkway Over the Hudson, near the Visitor Center.NYS Office of Parks will provide the performance area and HVFG will supply the music.
The weekly performances are projected to start on each Thursday, 6-7pm, from June 2 through September 1, 2022.
NYS Office of Parks will have sole discretion to cancel performances for any reason and there will be no Rain Dates.

Kingston Chapter: Carole White
2022-06-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Carole White plays rhythmically driven guitar and sings uplifting, empowering songs with a message to move your body, use your voice, use your power, and use your life for something good.
Born and raised in the Catskills of Woodstock Ny, Carole’s music grows out of the lush, peaceful beauty of those mountains. The ever present surge upwards towards hope, perseverance, and freedom is colored by Woodstock folk and rock roots, civil rights music, swing, blues, and textured by percussive language learned at the hands of a drum. Her rich, resonant voice is sometimes clear and clean, sometimes peppered with rust and gusto, sometimes telling stories of life on the road as a gypsy stone dealer, sometimes inviting you to get up and dance, but always aiming to make you feel better than before you heard her music.
Her Debut CD “Inside Out” was released in July of 2019. Here is what people are saying :
“This is the best CD I have heard in a long time” Roger Paris “I am in love with your music” Lettie Davis
www.CaroleWhiteMusic.com

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

For the Zoom link, please signup for our email newsletters, or contact the President of the Kingston chapter: Ethan Campbell: HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

OPEN MIC
Music starts at 7:30, but if you arrive at 7:00 you can spend some time catching up with friends, helping each other sound check, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe.
Andy Shapiro will be the Zoom maestro, so if you’re a musician and you’re planning to perform, let Andy 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.

Donations may be made through the HVFG Paypal account.

Twilight Music in the Park: Piedmont Blūz (Ben and Valerie Turner)
2022-06-09 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.

The Hudson Valley Folk Guild has been approached by the New York State Office of Parks to provide music at the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Performances will be on Thursday evenings in June, from 6-7pm.
Location: On the Highland side of the Walkway Over the Hudson, near the Visitor Center.
NYS Office of Parks will provide the performance area and HVFG will supply the music.
The weekly performances are projected to start on each Thursday, 6-7pm, from June 2 through September 1, 2022.
NYS Office of Parks will have sole discretion to cancel performances for any reason and there will be no Rain Dates.

Rock Tavern Chapter: Helen Avakian and Dave Irwin (Red Door Duo)
2022-06-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Zoom
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Helen Avakian and Dave Irwin (Red Door Duo).

Red Door Duo is composed of award-winning singer-songwriter and the first female International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Helen Avakian, joining forces with acclaimed jazz, bluegrass, Brazilian fingerstyle guitarist/vocalist, Dave Irwin. Based in Madison, WI, this musical couple has thrilled audiences around the US with their imaginative set lists featuring captivating new works, popular favorites, and even upbeat versions of classical masterworks.
“Much to marvel at… full of life and energy.” Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Like Joni Mitchell, Helen Avakian can turn lyrics inside out… Helen Avakian’s music touches a place within.” John Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal
Open Mic:
Open mic performances will be available to all. The Zoom meeting opens at 7 for signin, sound check, and socializing. The open mic begins at 7:30.
If you wish to perform, please add your name and email to the link below. Signing up in advance has the added benefit of selecting your place in the order. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Y5qQqiZIP-Evl8RVaxzBsl9WLxHJV04GnhJMmgAltY/edit?usp=sharing
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Twilight Music in the Park: Storm King Skyline (Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes and Ken Sheehan)
2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Storm King Skyline
Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes and Ken 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 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.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Ethan Campbell
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Ethan Campbell cut his musical teeth on Rock’n’Roll, playing in bands on the NYC Punk scene in the mid-‘70s. Having mellowed (slightly) with age, he now performs solo acoustic, with a diverse repertoire of mostly ’60s and ’70s Classics: Jackson Brown, Eagles, The Band, Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, Elvis, Springsteen, et al., along with the occasional original composition, often in a mystical or contemplative vein.

Ethan’s musical mission is to channel the energy and unique vibe of the great original recordings of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Fans of the Golden Age of Rock will thoroughly enjoy Ethan’s renditions of favorites and forgotten gems, that range from sentimental ballads to up-tempo rockers.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Pat Lamanna
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Pat Lamanna is an award-winning folksinger/songwriter from Hyde Park, N.Y. Her songs cover social justice issues and historical topics — such as the Walkway Over the Hudson. She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Betty Altman and Phil Miller
2022-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Betty Altman and Phil Miller perform a mix of original and cover songs that bridge styles from traditional to pop. They combine flavors of folk and jazz into a smooth, engaging blend of acoustic contemporary music. Combining harmonies and interwoven guitar and percussion parts, they offer songs that paint stories, while others massage the ears or makes you tap your feet – an engaging and entertaining duo for sure.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Andy Shapiro
2022-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Andy Shapiro has performed in a variety of bands since 1968 including blues, soul, country, rock, and original music. For the last 5 years he has been focusing on writing songs and performing as a singer songwriter in the Hudson Valley and has released his first cd: “Find My Way Home” which received Honorable Mention in the 14th Annual emPower Posi Music Awards. He is now working on his second cd with songs of struggle and hope.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Terri and Steve Massardo
2022-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Terri and Steve Massardo have spent time in various musical ensembles for almost 30 years, and made their solo debut at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild in 1999. Five years later they started the John Street Jam in Saugerties which brought them immeasurable joy and lifetime
friendships with musicians from all over the world.
They almost never play without some of those friends providing support, and this will be one of those rare shows.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

Twilight Music in the Park: Kurt and Cheryl
2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert have been married for 35 years and performing together for almost as long. Cheryl brings wonderful harmonies, melodic harmonica, tight percussion and on occasion is the sound-tech. Kurt entered the folk arena somewhere around 1967, opening for acts including Loudon Wainwright lll at the Village Gaslight.

After moving to the Hudson Valley, he led and wrote for a few bands opening for acts like Procol Harum, The Byrds, Asleep at the wheel, John Sebastian, etc. Both Kurt and Cheryl have had teaching careers they enjoyed almost as much as playing music. Kurt and Cheryl are part of Kurt Henry & DOG KNOWS, and Kurt is the lead guitarist of The Dharma Bums.

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!

HVFG Presents David Roth In Concert
2022-07-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be presenting David Roth, in concert, on Saturday evening, July 30th, 7:30pm. The concert will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, 67 South Randolph Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Please note, we are not taking reservations for this concert. Doors open at 7pm, so come early to get a good seat.

Admission is $20; HVFG members $15.

For information call 845-309-3853 or contact patla42@gmail.com.

David Roth songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the Kennedy Center, NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis”, Peter, Paul, & Mary and Kingston Trio CDs (and 15 of his own), the “Rise Up Singing” and “Rise Again” songbooks, and countless venues in this and other countries (and now other WORLDS) for more than three decades. Poignant to improbable, holistic to hilarious, the Chicago native returns to us for the first time since 2017 as he resumes his ongoing world tour in Poughkeepsie with another roller-coaster ride of song and story.

Join us for an evening to remember!

Download the concert flyer

David Roth Concert

Twilight Music in the Park: These Three Bums (Bruce Hildenbrand, Dick Vincent and Matt Bowe)
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
These Three Bums – Dick Vincent, Matt Bowe, and Bruce Hildenbrand – usually perform as an acoustic trio. Their repertoire is an expansive interpretation of “Americana”; mostly covers of folk, blues, and even ragtime and swing with a few original songs salted in. The sound may remind you of David Bromberg, Garcia/Grisman, or even un-plugged Clapton; sometimes pretty, sometimes a little raunchy.
They try not to take themselves too seriously, and encourage the audience to join the fun!

Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces a free music series, “ Twilight Music in the Parks,” featuring local folk music from Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland) now through September 1.
Concerts are free and open to the public.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates: parks.ny.gov or https://walkway.org/calendar/
Hope to see you there!
