Hudson Valley Folk Guild

Poughkeepsie Chapter: John Schin
2023-01-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic this coming
Saturday, January 21, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring John Schin.

John Schin is a singer songwriter from Pawling New York. He has been performing original songs and eclectic covers at open mics throughout the Hudson valley. His songs tell stories. Some make you laugh, some hit your heart, some make you think.

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: Bill Floyd
2023-01-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
When Bill Floyd – a/k/a William Delray Floyd – retired, his musical “next chapter” kicked into high gear. Bill immediately began writing and recording, and he has been prolific ever since.
Bill will shortly release his 16th album on Spotify and other streaming platforms; his music is now heard around the world.
Bill says he simply loves music, and is not tied to any one genre. He’s done Blues, Country, Rock, Reggae, Jazz and more.
Check Bill out on Spotify and on SoundCloud
Bill’s Email: bill@floydsongs.com

Kingston Chapter: Pat Lamanna
2023-02-04 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, Feb 4, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Pat Lamanna.

PAT LAMANNA
Pat’s songs have a strong folk influence, and cover social justice issues and personal topics. She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest. Pat will inspire us while she’s entertaining us with her voice and her songs.
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)

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Rock Tavern Chapter: Neil Okeson
2023-02-11 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 Neil Okeson.

Neil Okeson is a performing songwriter located in the Hudson Valley.
“ I try and write songs that will change the world. Or at least that awful shirt.”

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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 intend to 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] Please leave a message in the Zoom chat so we can see who attended remotely. Thank you.
For more information call Maureen Black, President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, at 845-464-2526.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Dan Stevens
2023-02-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic this coming
Saturday, February 18, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Dan Stevens.

Stay tuned for Dan’s bio!

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: Lydia Adams Davis
2023-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Our Open Mic feature performer this month is Lydia Adams Davis. Photo credit Cindy Gould, Beacon, NY

A relaxed and warm-voiced balladeer, Lydia brings an improvisational flair to her original and traditional songs.
Lydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers. She also lived in Brooklyn for many years, earning a Master of Science degree in Deaf Education from Hunter College and raising her daughter, the jazz vocalist Romeyn Adams Nesbitt.
Lydia performed songs in a unique Country/Folk style at the Bottom Line, the Gaslight Café and enduring Folk venues such as the People’s Voice Café where she returns in person (and via livestream) with Judy Kass on March 4, 2023.
Several CDs document her Woman’s Gift of Story landscape, and her environmental focus. We All Have Lunch With LAD and One Earth So Green And Round were short-listed for a Grammy nomination in 2012, at which time she also achieved “Best In Hudson Valley” recognition.
Dive into the story songs of Lydia Adams Davis – sing along with your wise and willing hearts!
Lydia may be reached at: lydiaadamsdavis@gmail.com
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.

Kingston Chapter: Janie March
2023-03-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic on Saturday, March 4, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Janie March.

JANIE MARCH
Janie has played guitar since she was in the 8th grade, and wrote her first basic song at the age of 14. She has attended SummerSongs and Cedar Run songwriting camps, as well as several singer/ songwriter workshops. Her latest CD release is called, “I Love to See You Smile,” a collection of family-oriented educational stories and songs that span the seasons.
An advocate for special education, Janie recorded an Autism awareness EP, “In His Eyes / Living with Autism,”. All the proceeds from both recordings are donated to the Anderson Center for Autism, the organization that has helped her son since a young teen.
Janie is working on a new album called Chapters of Life.

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)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jim Barbaro
2023-03-11 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 Jim Barbaro.
Jim’s songs are like vignettes or sketches, and each is a musical chapter that fuses rock, classical,western ,jazz and folk. Whatever the style, the underlying mood is always passionate,romantic and melodic.When you get your hands on a Jim Barbaro CD,you get a healthy pallette of spanish guitars, violin,cello,dobros trumpet, pedal steel as well as traditional rock and folk instruments.It all gets topped off and woven together by Jim’s dynamic, full throated vocals that range from deep and souful to rough ‘n’ gritty to satiny smooth. In a marketing driven industry where artists are discouraged from jumping from genre to genre, Barbaro is not afraid to take that leap and explore the many worlds music has to offer. And all you adventurous and multi-dimensional music lovers are free to come along for the ride.
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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 intend to 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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
2023-03-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic this coming
Saturday, March 18, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Storm King Skyline.

Storm King Skyline is Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes, Ken & Linda 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 Linda adds some light percussion. The entire sound is 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.

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: Dave Feroe
2023-03-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
“I am Dave Feroe from Red Hook, NY. I was born and raised in the Poughkeepsie, NY area. I have played the guitar and sung songs my whole life.
“Today I enjoy performing cover tunes, as I was never much for writing a song. I did write ‘Straight As Time,’ a song for my wife Ann. I pride myself in my style of guitar playing. Hope you enjoy.”
HVFG Note: Dave is a magical performer who creates a mood that allows the listener to drop into the song and experience being part of the music. His playing and singing are both down to earth, and at times other-worldly. Not to be missed!

Kingston Chapter: Don and Maureen Black
2023-04-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic
Saturday, April 1, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performers are Don and Maureen Black.

Don and Maureen Black began taking guitar lessons with Helen Avakian in September of 2008. They first played together in public in January 2013 under the name “Never Too Late”. Since then they have played together in a variety of local venues, most notably in the “Teachers”-themed John Street Jam, in a Lou Reed tribute in Nyack. They play regularly at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, the Hyde Park Library, the High Falls Café, and at Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show at Morton Library. They enjoy playing humorous songs and, most especially, songs written by local artists.
Don and Maureen currently host the Rock Tavern chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild on the second Saturday of every month from September to June.

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)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Andy Shapiro
2023-04-08 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 Andy Shapiro.

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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 intend to 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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Don Lombardi, Jim Pospisil, Vince Sauter
2023-04-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic this coming
Saturday, April 15, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Don Lombardi, Jim Pospisil and Vince Sauter.

Don Lombardi is a long-time performing member of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. He is widely regarded as an excellent songwriter who brings a big heart to all his musical expressions. His Poughkeepsie appearance is a “comeback” performance after being away from the stage for a while.
Jim Pospisil is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist 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 are superb and energetic.

Vince Sauter writes and performs songs that can be soft, subtle and make you think! He will be playing the stand-up fretless bass in this ensemble. Vince’s performances always feature fresh and creative arrangements. Vince (as is Don), is an excellent luthier and instrument maker.
All three members have played in bands and as individuals. They play a variety of instruments and have many other musical interests.

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: Andy Jones
2023-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Andy Jones is a singer/songwriter inspired by an eclectic mix of ’60s San Francisco rock, Brazilian music, folk, soul and jazz. His original songs are known for their rhythmic feel and life-affirming themes. He enjoys performing solo in intimate settings and on ZOOM, as well as performing live with his band Circus of Wolves.
Andy’s past musical credits include recording and performing with songstress Maria Muldaur, opening twice for SF legends Jefferson Starship, and supporting Professor Louie & The Crowmatix at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York City. With Circus of Wolves, Andy has performed at the two most recent Rosendale Street Festivals. The band also added Slick Aguilar from Jefferson Starship on lead guitar for gigs at The Falcon in New Windsor and The Colony in Woodstock.
Currently, Andy is writing new material for a series of mini digital EPs that Circus of Wolves will be releasing over the next 18 months.
Contact: andynicholasjones@gmail.com https://circusofwolves.com/

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.

Kingston Chapter: Judy Kass
2023-05-06 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
2023-2024 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, May 6, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Judy Kass.

Judy Kass draws in her audience with soulful vocals, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Her 2014 debut album, “Better Things” and her 2016 CD, “Beyond the Ash and Steel” both received notable airplay, appearing on the Folk DJ List of Top Albums for those years. An award winning songwriter, Judy can also be heard performing with Amy Soucy and Glen Roethel in their harmony driven trio “Us!” (ustriomusic.com). She’s completing a new album to be released in early 2024.

https://www.judykass.com

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)

Rock Tavern Chapter: Jude Roberts
2023-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY, 12575, United States
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Jude Roberts on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Evocative and refreshingly melodic, Jude’s music makes you feel you’ve rediscovered a song you never knew. Roberts is a New York-born and raised singer, songwriter, and recording artist. He became involved in the local New York music scene after graduating from Purchase College (1997) where he majored in Studio Composition. He went on to tour nationally and internationally.
Jude was selected to perform at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2018 as part of the Emerging Artist Showcase. In 2019, he collaborated with the SageArts project to create a song based on the life of Holocaust survivor Tommy Wald. This song, “Suzanne”, was one of four songs featured in the PBS documentary, “We Remember: Songs of Survivors” aired in early 2022.
Having traveled extensively throughout Europe for performance and pleasure, he then launched a project leading music-focused retreats to Greece in October 2019. Although global lockdowns postponed the planned July 2020 retreat to Santorini, this project will resume with renewed vigor in 2024.
He fingerpicks with the delicacy, assurance and color of Nick Drake; sings with the bell-like clarity and gentle high end of a lost Finn brother; and writes Anglo- and pop-inflected folksongs with the offhand grace and deceptive sophistication of early James Taylor, Richard Thompson or Sir Paul himself.
– John Burdick, Hudson Valley One

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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 intend to 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.

Poughkeepsie Chapter: Julie Corbalis
2023-05-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie, 67 S. Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild
will host our monthly coffeehouse open mic this coming
Saturday, May 20, 2023
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Julie Corbalis.

JULIE CORBALIS is a Hudson Valley based singer-songwriter who has been performing her own music as well as classic covers since 1996. Corbalis has recorded six albums to date: two with her band Jules & The Family (Jules & The Family, 2005; Border Radio, 2007), 3 as a solo performer (“Old Flames And New Names,” 2008; “Songs In A Bottle,” 2013, and the 2016 release “What’s Up With This Heart?”) and one as a collaborative effort with fellow local musicians (Backwoods Jupiter Presents Bob Dylan’s Desire, 2011). Her latest single, “Drinking Buddy” was released in May 2020. Julie has toured throughout the Northeast US and Ontario, Canada, as well as performed throughout Europe and Japan. In addition to being a full time musician, “Ms. Corbalis” has also taught middle school social studies for 23 years.

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: Mary Pazienza
2023-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Mary Pazienza started playing guitar five years ago following her retirement, and a lot has happened for her, both creatively and musically, since that time.
In 2019, Mary started writing songs, and has now published two volumes of Lyric Poems, Livin’ The Dream and Watercolors. Her songs are introspective and wide-ranging thematically, drawing on topics as diverse as relationships, mental health, social justice and food.
Mary is a regular member of the Tasty Tunes Zoom Open Mic on Thursday evenings, and her music is featured at many local open mics, including the three brick-and-mortar events presented by the Folk Guild. She also co-hosts an open mic at Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie.
As a volunteer for hospice, Mary gets to play music for patients in their homes.
Special thanks to: Jeff Armstrong @ Jeff Armstrong Music Studio and vocal coach Eve Soto @ Ready to Sing.
You can follow Mary at: marymusicmaking on Facebook.

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.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 - Andy Shapiro & Lydia Adams Davis
2023-06-01 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.
Lydia Adams Davis is a relaxed and warm-voiced balladeer who brings an improvisational flair to her original and traditional songs. Lydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers. She has several CD releases to her credit including “One Earth So Green and Round” which in 2012 was considered for a Grammy nomination! She was also received “Best In Hudson Valley” recognition in 2012.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

***CANCELLED*** Kingston Chapter: Elly Wininger
2023-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Due to the unavailability of our venue on Saturday June 3, and in consultation with our featured performer, Elly Wininger, we regret we have to cancel the Kingston coffeehouse on June 3. Elly will be appearing as the feature on October 7, 2023.

The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2022-2023 Coffeehouse Series
on Saturday, June 3, 2023
at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston.

Our featured performer is Elly Wininger.

Elly Wininger
Elly was Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2014, Elly is a 2023 International Blues
Challenge Semifinalist. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, she played the
opening night at CBGB. Elly’s deep involvement with the country blues as well as her
award-winning original songs have earned her a reputation for highly entertaining
performances. Her most recent album, ‘The Blues Never End’ (Earwig Music 2021)
spent 12 weeks as the #1 Acoustic Blues Album on the Roots Music Report. Elly is also
a producer, educator, and host of the popular radio show Catskill Cabaradio. Her public
radio series ‘Rockin the Boat’ exploring the role of music in political and social change
was honored with an award from the United Nations Department of Information.
https://www.ellywininger.com

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 Parks 2023 – ***CANCELLED***
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
The NYS Office of Parks has cancelled tonight’s performance due to the recent air quality issues.
Bob Stanhope has been rescheduled for August 31.
Bob Stanhope is a singer, songwriter, and sometimes humorist who has performed for over five decades in clubs, churches, and coffeehouses throughout the northeast. He is a thirteen-time winner of the Billboard Magazine Songwriter Contest, has been a frequent guest on national media. He was also the morning personality on a variety of suburban radio stations during the 1990s. Bob continues to entertain audiences from around the Hudson Valley with his song writing and outstanding voice.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins
2023-06-10 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 The Levins.

“The Levins music-a much needed remedy for a hurried and harried world. They serve to remind us of the old adage that says music & poetry can indeed be a soothing balm for troubled times.”— Lee Zimmerman, No Depression

The Levins (pronounced LeVINNS), award-winning singer songwriters, whose lyrically-rich acoustic music celebrates our common humanity, reaching across cultural and religious borders, and the beauty of caring for each other. From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, Ira and Julia uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel-good infectious folk-pop, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected. Their music has garnered Top-10 airplay on Folk Radio and invitations to perform in Amsterdam, England and throughout the United States, including co-producing a full-scale musical theater production based on their earlier release, My Friend Hafiz. Their music can be found on thelevinsmusic.com and they are currently working on their new recording.

The Levins
(Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin)
thelevinsmusic.com
facebook.com/thelevins

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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 intend to 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.

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins
2023-06-10 19:00 - 22:30 | 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 The Levins on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

“The Levins music – a much needed remedy for a hurried and harried world. They serve to remind us of the old adage that says music & poetry can indeed be a soothing balm for troubled times.” — Lee Zimmerman, No Depression

The Levins (pronounced LeVINNS), award-winning singer songwriters, whose lyrically-rich acoustic music celebrates our common humanity, reaching across cultural and religious borders, and the beauty of caring for each other. From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, Ira and Julia uplift and unite with unflinchingly feel-good infectious folk-pop, and a unique approach to vocal harmonies that is both soulful and unexpected. Their music has garnered Top-10 airplay on Folk Radio and invitations to perform in Amsterdam, England and throughout the United States, including co-producing a full-scale musical theater production based on their earlier release, My Friend Hafiz. Their music can be found on thelevinsmusic.com and they are currently working on their new recording.

The Levins
(Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro Levin)
thelevinsmusic.com
facebook.com/thelevins

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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 32 (formerly Exit 5A), Rte 747 south to Rte 207, make a right and take the second left.
This is the last performance of the 2022-2023 season. We will be back in September, and expect those to return to in person only

We intend to stream this performance 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.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Jim Pospisil
2023-06-15 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band
2023-06-22 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Open Mic via Zoom: Karl Schmitz
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Karl Schmitz is a prolific artist, poet, musician and songwriter who recently relocated to Manchester, NH from Poughkeepsie, NY. Karl’s artwork and original music have been seen and heard in venues throughout the Hudson Valley, including many Hudson Valley Folk Guild open mics. For this performance, Karl will be performing original tunes, both serious and comic.

Contact: kdschmitz@gmail.com

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.

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Pat Lamanna
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Pat Lamanna 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Storm King Skyline
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, New York, 12528
Storm King Skyline:
Kevin & Carol Becker, Rich Keyes, Ken & Linda 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 Linda on tambourine and light percussion. Carol adds 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Steve and Terri Massardo
2023-07-13 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, including Yankee Rose, The Tennessee Virgins, What Four, The Jesse Janes, and The Broad Band, and currently have the distinction of being the 4th and 5th members of a band called Trio Mio.
They made their local debut at the Hudson Valley Folk Guild in 1999. They have produced many concert events throughout the region since 2004, and have done exhaustive research on live music throughout some of the Hudson Valley’s best bars and restaurants.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – MartinTullyKlein
2023-07-20 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.

About Twilight Music in the Parks
Come enjoy free live music from the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over the Hudson this summer!

Once again, The Hudson Valley Folk Guild will be providing the New York State Office of Parks with outdoor music on Thursday evenings for “Twilight Music in the Parks”. Performances are every Thursday night from 6pm – 7pm at the Walkway Ulster Visitor Center (Highland).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay awhile.
Concerts are weather permitting. For updates see parks.ny.gov.
Hope to see you there!
https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/twilight-music-in-the-parks/
