Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Rock Tavern Chapter: Piedmont Bluz
2022-11-12 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 is pleased to be featuring Piedmont Bluz.

The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking, and their mission is to help preserve these rural, east coast traditions by educating audiences about this unique aspect of African American culture through musical entertainment. The husband and wife duo are much loved wherever they go. They 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.
Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2018, the duo has been featured in numerous festivals including the Newport Folk Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Tel Aviv Blues Festival, Clearwater Revival, and Brooklyn Folk Festival to name a few. In addition to performing at a variety of domestic venues, Piedmont Blūz has traveled as far as Europe and the Middle East to share their music. http://www.piedmontbluz.com/

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.
We have returned to in-person performances on the second Saturday of every month, weather and pandemic permitting. We also will stream the performances on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.
For those who still wish to perform from home, the Hudson Valley Folk Guild has created a fourth virtual chapter that will meet every fourth Saturday. That chapter will be hosted on Zoom by Ethan Campbell. Check the web page for that link.

Kingston Chapter: Dan Shapiro
2022-11-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, November 5, 2022
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Dan Shapiro.
Dan Shapiro, or LSDaniel is heavily involved in the DIY music scene and runs and operates a House Venue in Troy, NY.
With the influx of young bands, new energy, and venues popping up in the capital region, there is a lot of inspiration to draw from.
Using elements of Indie Rock, Drum Machines, Incendiary Guitar tones, catchy vocal hooks, and Live Samples, he seamlessly blends a variety of styles to give a fresh face to the familiar.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Open Mic via Zoom: Gary Kromirs
2022-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Gary‘s been playing in bands for over 50 years. In the ‘80s he played the clubs in NYC including CBGBs, Pyramid, Limelight, Trude Heller’s, the Lone Star, the Bitter End, and SNAFU. He has performed at college events at the University of Vermont, University of Maine, Brooklyn College, and SUNY New Paltz. His band was one of eight bands chosen to play at the 1st Annual New York New Rock Day at Lincoln Center. Locally he’s played with his band DogHouse as well as the Ronnie Bait Band.
Gary was in the pit band of the Phoenicia Playhouse where he played in their productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Last Five Years, Oklahoma!, The Wedding Singer and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also wrote, recorded and performed his original score for the Playhouse’s rendition of Stop Kiss. Now performing regularly in the singer-songwriter genre, Gary has rearranged much of the music he wrote for a full rock band so that it can be performed on solo acoustic guitar. His repertoire encompasses his original songs as well as an eclectic list of cover tunes.

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 7:30, 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.
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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Ethan Campbell (via Zoom)
2022-10-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom
Featured Performer: Ethan Campbell
Tonight’s coffeehouse will be held as a ZOOM OPEN MIC. The UU is not available tonight.

The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Ethan Campbell at our monthly Open Mic on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7:30pm.

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.
Fans of the Golden Age of Rock will thoroughly enjoy Ethan’s renditions of favorites and forgotten gems, which cover a range from sentimental ballads to up-tempo rockers.

Connect via Zoom:
Topic: Poughkeepsie HVFG Open Mic

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

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.

Rock Tavern Chapter: John Hamilton
2022-10-08 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 is pleased to be featuring John Hamilton.

John Hamilton was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens and heavily influenced by the Fast Folk Movement of the 80’s in NYC. He has a passion for folk music, especially songs that tell a story. He enjoys playing lesser known songs in the belief that there is little relationship between quality and popularity. John moved into the Hudson Valley more than 10 years ago and is an active member of The Hudson Valley Folk Guild.

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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.
We plan to return to in-person performances on the second Saturday of every month beginning with the September coffeehouse, weather and pandemic permitting. We also intend to stream the performances on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances once we go back in the building, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]
For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.
For those who still wish to perform from home, the Hudson Valley Folk Guild has created a fourth virtual chapter that will meet every fourth Saturday. That chapter will be hosted on Zoom by Ethan Campbell. Follow this link to attend that event.

Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College Presents "Folk Songs of the Hudson Valley" featuring Storm King Skyline
2022-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Blodgett Auditorium in Blodgett Hall, Vassar College, North Gate, 54 Collegeview Ave., Pougkeepsie, NY
The Hudson Valley Folk Guild,
in partnership with the
Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College,
presents
“Folk Songs of the Hudson Valley”
featuring Storm King Skyline.

This concert, Friday, October 7, 2022, 5 p.m., Blodgett Auditorium on the Vassar College campus, includes songs that tell the history, celebrate the people, and reflect the grandeur of the Hudson Valley. There is no admission charge.
A newly formed musical group, Storm King Skyline (Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes, Ken Sheehan, Linda Sheehan) 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.
Mask and proof of vaccination required.
For more information on the Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College, including a map of the Vassar College campus, go to https://pages.vassar.edu/lifelonglearning/.

Directions
You can locate Blodgett Hall by entering the Vassar Campus at the North Gate (at approximately 54 Collegeview Ave., Poughkeepsie, N.Y.). After entering the gate, turn left on Kenyon Drive. Blodgett Hall is on your right across from Kenyon Hall.
Parking on campus may be limited.
Directions to the North Gate entrance:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//54+Collegeview+Ave,+Arlington,+NY+12603/@41.6909436,-73.8981913,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89dd3e51a3f29d9d:0xe9216220cd20ffe9!2m2!1d-73.8960026!2d41.6909436!3e0?hl=en
GPS for Blodgett Hall: 41.68871228581062, -73.8918129917412
https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B041’19.4%22N+73%C2%B053’30.5%22W/@41.6887123,-73.891813,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x17d28d22a60086ff!8m2!3d41.6887123!4d-73.891813
Click on the attached map for a visual guide to locate Blodgett Hall.

Kingston Chapter: Fred Arcoleo
2022-10-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, October 1, 2022
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Fred Arcoleo.

Sober, hard-hitting, and fiercely original, yet cradled in tenderness, FRED ARCOLEO’s award-winning RALLY FOLK! music invites audiences to confront the difficult truths of the current state of our world with composure, optimism, and determination, for as the Hopi people remind us: “We are the ones we are waiting for.” His last CD, “TODAY AGAIN,” made its debut at #7 on the Folk DJ National Radio Charts and his newest album, “WE ARE MIGHTY: Sustenance for the Struggle” is just out! “Don McLean meets Phil Ochs.” – Pat Lamanna

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Open Mic via Zoom: Maggie Rothwell
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Maggie Rothwell is originally from Pleasantville, NY in Westchester County, but now lives in Red Hook, NY in the Hudson Valley. Maggie earned her Bachelor’s of Music Education degree with a concentration in voice from Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Maggie enjoyed being an elementary school music teacher and then became a musician for therapeutic recreation departments in nursing homes. She also runs a virtual open mic every Thursday night, and a monthly virtual songwriting forum.
With a repertoire of over 1,000 cover songs and numerous originals, Maggie has eclectic taste in music and enjoys performing a wide variety of styles. She’s happiest when she has a guitar in her hands and is singing songs that her audience can relate to and sing along with! Maggie is happily married with 2 grown children who are often the inspiration for her original songs.
ZOOM Link for the Open Mic:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Beth DeSombre
2022-09-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Featured Performer: Beth DeSombre

Beth DeSombre (pronunciation: de-SOM-bree) writes songs that are “smart and uplifting…focusing on the quiet meaning to be found in ordinary life” (Sing Out! Magazine), exploring issues from the personal to the political. Her music touches both mind and heart, with insights wrapped in melody and harmony that stay with you after the echoes of the last chorus have faded away.
Her 2017 EP, Resistance, reached #10 on the folk charts (with two top-10 songs). This EP, with songs written in response to the current political situation, is a fundraiser for the ACLU. Her 2016 CD, I Was Here, was produced by Sean Staples, and includes guest appearances by Tracy Grammer, Vance Gilbert, Laura Cortese, and other music luminaries. An award-winning writer in many formats, her most recent (eighth) book just published.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Sign-ups begin at 7:00pm. The music begins at 7:30pm.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jerry Mitnick
2022-09-10 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 is pleased to be featuring Jerry Mitnick.

Jerry Mitnick, aka Minique Flambeau

I’ve been a performing and recording musician, singer/songwriter for over 50 years. (Yikes!) ..born in NYC, and now since ’88, home in the Hudson Valley. Toured the world with various bands, ….bass and vocals with: ’71-87 with Bev Grant & The Human Condition, NYC with The Lonely Rangers, The Meteors, Jo Marshal Band, recorded and toured Norway as minique flambeau for a year with The Rodney C. Riley Band (’79-80), theater and musicals, The Natl Lampoon Show’s “That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick” natl tour,…then Wdstk since ’88 to the present (Hang Time, the Phantoms, etc, …now been performing acoustically locally and recording original music conveniently comfortable in home studio.
So I’d never have to work for a music-club owner ever again, I became one in ’88, owning, operating and performing at local music venues in Woodstock NY from ’88-2001, (Tinker St. Cafe, and the Joyous Lake, and have recently published a memoir of the years spent at Tinker st Cafe titled “The Music in the Walls, stories and anecdotes from TSC ’88-’98 “, available at/in most book stores and venues in the Hudson valley.
My mission in music is to have it set a mood to feel like we’re all here together…just please, don’t chew food when we’re singin’….

Review from show at the 2 Moon Cafe, Bklyn, ny, backabit:
This past fri. eve. I had the pleasure of experiencing Jerry Mitnick (aka Minique Flambeau) perform an accoustic gig at the 2 Moon Cafe in Park Slope. He captivated me and the crowd with his humor, story telling, and timelessly entertaining selection of music and lyrics, at times encouraging us to join in and sing along. Given the way he performed I believe his Folk-Bluesy voice has many years left in the old fart. His voice improves like a transcendent bottle of wine. He truly loves his craft. I hope this review inspires many of us to see him perform sometime soon. Lots of love and creativity is inspired by his expression of music . Thanks Jerry.” – Sam Bonsignore, Park Slope Gaze-att
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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 7 and open mic begins at 7:30. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
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.
We plan to return to in-person performances on the second Saturday of every month beginning with the September coffeehouse, weather and pandemic permitting. We also intend to stream the performances on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will not be including remote performances once we go back in the building, but you can watch at the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220662299?pwd=[REDACTED]
For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.
For those who still wish to perform from home, the Hudson Valley Folk Guild has created a fourth virtual chapter that will meet every fourth Saturday. That chapter will be hosted on Zoom by Ethan Campbell. Check the web page for that link.

Kingston Chapter: Marji Zintz
2022-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, September 3, 2022
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Marji Zintz.

A Seasoned Performer.
Marji has performed in festivals, clubs, house concerts, open-air markets–from big stages to living rooms.
She has shared the stage with such notable and diverse musicians as Koko Taylor, Vance Gilbert, Tracy Grammer, David Amram, Pete Seeger, sonia (disappear fear), Spook Handy, Tom Paxton, Jonathan Edwards, the Kennedys, and Robbie Robertson.
She’s performed at The Bitter End, Bodles Opera House, the Towne Crier, Colony Café, the UN, the Turning Point, Dogtown Roadhouse, as well as several festivals (Clearwater, Rosendale Street Festival, and countless others in this and other areas).

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 7 and open mic begins at 7:30.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:30.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).

Twilight Music in the Park: Lannie Bolde
2022-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Lannie 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.

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: Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band
2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Grampa 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 play other instruments and have other musical interests as well.
The style of music is difficult to describe so they simply call it “New Orleans style jazz, blues, string band, jug band, washboard band music”. The music choices are intended to offer something interestingly different from mainstream and are intended to offer surprises and humor.

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: MartinTullyKlein
2022-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Deb 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 perform topical originals, familiar traditionals, and covers which range from poignant and passionate to light-hearted and silly.
The synergy of their rich harmonies and tight delivery will draw you in! Their performance will not disappoint.

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 and the Baby Boomers
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The 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” (Sing Out!); and internationally, with many bookings over the years for Clifden Arts Week, a well-known festival in Ireland.
As Clearwater staff and board members, the Boomers worked with Pete Seeger, who regularly performed one of McAvoy’s original songs, “Down by the River,” included on his Grammy-winning album Tomorrow’s Children with the Rivertown Kids. They wrap distinctive harmonies around songs from Seeger, Phil Ochs, and others who inspired their generation, plus contemporary and original material in that tradition.

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: 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!

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: 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!

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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!

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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]
