Open Mic via Zoom: Mary Pazienza

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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 […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Andy Shapiro & Lydia Adams Davis

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

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 […]

***CANCELLED*** Kingston Chapter: Elly Wininger

Unitarian Fellowship, Kingston 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 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 […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – ***CANCELLED***

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

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 […]

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins

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

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring 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 […]

Rock Tavern Chapter: The Levins

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

The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring 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 […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Jim Pospisil

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

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. […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Grampa Joe’s Washboard Band

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

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 […]

Open Mic via Zoom: Karl Schmitz

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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 […]

Twilight Music in the Parks 2023 – Pat Lamanna

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

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 […]