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SUMMARY:Kingston Chapter: Andy Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our\n2024-2025 Coffeehouse Series\non Saturday\, October 5\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Fellowship\, 320 Sawkill Rd.\, Kingston.\n\nOur featured performer is Andy Shapiro.\n\n  \nAndy Shapiro is a distinguished singer-songwriter whose music resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. With a career spanning over five decades\, Shapiro has carved out a unique niche in the music world\, blending introspective lyrics with a rich\, melodic sound.\nGrowing up in a musically inclined family\, Andy Shapiro’s journey began in the vibrant music scene of The Bronx\, where he honed his guitar playing and began his appreciation for storytelling through song. His influences are as diverse as his own compositions\, drawing from folk\, rock\, and acoustic traditions to create a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.\nShapiro’s songs explore the complexities of the human experience\, touching on themes of love\, loss\, and personal growth. His first CD: “Find My Way Home” received honorable mention at the Empower Music Awards. Each track is a testament to his dedication to his art\, characterized by thoughtful lyrics and memorable melodies.\nAndy Shapiro is working on his second albu m\, collaborating with a range of artists and musicians\, further expanding his creative horizons and contributing to the rich tapestry of his music. His live performances are renowned for their intimate and engaging atmosphere\, where his genuine connection with the audience shines through. \n. \n\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/kingston-chapter-andy-shapiro-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Kingston\, 320 Sawkill Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingston Chapter
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SUMMARY:Rock Tavern Chapter: Mary Pazienza
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring Mary Pazienza. \n~~~~~ \nMary Pazienza has been playing guitar since her retirement.  It’s been a lot of fun and a time consuming hobby!  She started writing songs five years ago and has close to 100 songs now.  Some of these lyrics are in her self published books of Lyric Poems\, Livin’ the Dream and Watercolors.   Her songs are introspective\, covering topics on relationships\, mental health\, social justice and food.   The creative process has enhanced Mary’s life in so many ways including the joy of singing.   Early musical influences include. 70s music such as Fleetwood Mac\, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. \nMary played in a song circle with Hudson Valley Folk Guild at the Walkway Over The Hudson this summer performing fan favorites of her originals\, Ice Cream for Dinner and Livin’ the Dream.  She has played at the Poughkeepsie Porchfest for the past two summers.  She attended SummerSongs again this year focusing on performance and singing. \nMary is learning keyboard and also plays ukulele.  Future plans include joining a choir\, more studio recording and continuing shows at the Clubhouse where she lives. \nYou can follow Mary at marymusicmaking on Facebook. \n~~~~~\n\nOpen mic performances will be available to all.\nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).  Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00.  The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \nThe 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. \nFor more information contact the President of the Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild at HVFGRockTavern@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/rock-tavern-chapter-mary-pazienza/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Rock Tavern\, 9 Vance Road\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock Tavern Chapter
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SUMMARY:2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:2024 Folk Guild 45th Anniversary concert\nThe Local Center for Arts and Culture\, 16 John St\, Saugerties\, NY 12477\nSunday\, October 13th at 2pm\nAdmission at the door:  $8 HVFG members\, $10 non-members \n\nEach act will perform 2 songs and share memories connected with their association with the HVFG over the 45 years.\nThe following performers will be featured: \n\n\nLinda Breithaupt (who will also emcee)\nJim Pospisil\nIndigo   (Steve and Terri Massardo\, with Bob Bottjer)\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert\nPat Lamanna\nDeb Martin\nDon and Maureen Black\nJohn Schin\nJames Leo\nAndy Shapiro\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinda Breithaupt \nLinda Breithaupt\nWith a strong clear voice\, Linda Breithaupt is at home with folk\, gospel or blues with the occasional humorous tale. A regional performer for many years\, Linda will be joined for part of her set by her frequent singing partner\, Linda Bresnahan McCarthy. Together they are known for their tight intricate harmonies and will delight with some holiday favors. \n  \n  \n  \n\nJim Pospisil\n \nJim Pospisil\nJim 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.\n \n  \n  \n  \n\nIndigo\n \nIndigo\nIndigo is a trio featuring Terri Massardo on vocals\, Bob Bottjer on guitar\, and Steve Massardo on bass. They perform vintage blues and jazz standards.\nTerri 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.\nBob Bottjer has never met a musical genre that he can’t play\, and his virtuosity on guitar and steel have got him in high demand around the region. His tasteful\, unobtrusive licks make everything sound better. \n  \n\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert \nKurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert\nKurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert\, a dynamic guitar/harmonica duo\, always surprise and delight people with the diversity of their repertoire\, both covers and originals. Kurt’s popularity as a guitarist is due in part to the range of styles he displays\, while the duet taken as a whole–guitar\, harmonica\, percussion and harmony vocals–seems like more than two busy musicians\, making for a compelling performance. \n\nPat Lamanna\n \nPat Lamanna\nPat 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). She is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest. \n\nDeb Martin\n \nDeb Martin\nAn expressive\, euphonic voice\, a steady guitar\, a mood\, and perhaps a memory. Deb Martin plays originals and covers with soulful\, rich\, and sometimes even playful vocals. Her originals focus on women’s stories\, family\, politics and love. An entertainer at heart\, she performs a variety of covers “her way” as she interacts with her audiences. You can find her at local venues and fairs as a solo act\, and as a part of the trio\, MartinTullyKlein. \n\nDon and Maureen Black\n \nDon and Maureen Black\nDon 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\, and 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. \n\nJohn Schin\n \nJohn Schin\nJohn 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. \n\nJames Leo\n \nJames Leo\nJames Leo\, a native of Bensonhurst\, Brooklyn\, experienced a life-changing moment in 1970 when he encountered the music of Sam “Lightin” Hopkins. Inspired by the mastery and emotive power of Hopkins’ blues\, James decided to learn to play the guitar\, attempting to echo the unique sounds and feelings produced by the acclaimed bluesman.\nAs he embarked on his musical journey\, James expanded his influences to include Robert Johnson and Django Reinhardt\, the latter known for his contributions to gypsy jazz. Further enhancing his skills\, he had the opportunity to study under the guidance of the late Danny Kalb and Frank Christian\, both prominent figures in the Greenwich Village music scene. He is currently studying with Mike Dowling and will forever be a “student of the guitar.” \n\nAndy Shapiro \nAndy Shapiro\nAndy 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/2024-folk-guild-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Local Center for Arts and Culture\, 16 John Street\, Saugerties\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poughkeepsie Chapter: Storm King Skyline
DESCRIPTION:The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild\nwill host our monthly coffeehouse on\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\nat the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie\, N.Y.\nThis month we are proud to be featuring Storm King Skyline.\n\nOPEN MIC\n \nOpen mic performances will be available for all.\nSignup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.\nThe featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00. \nCost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors) \nQuestions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter\, John Hamilton\, at birdman566@aol.com.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/poughkeepsie-chapter-storm-king-skyline-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship\, Poughkeepsie\, 67 S. Randolph Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poughkeepsie Chapter
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SUMMARY:Open Mic via Zoom: Gary Kromirs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGary 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. \nGary can be reached at: gkromirs@hvc.rr.com \n\n \n\nConnect via Zoom:\nTopic: HVFG 4th Saturday Open Mic via Zoom \n  \nFor the Zoom link\, please signup for our email newsletters\, or contact Ethan Campbell at ethan.1247@gmail.com. \n\n  \nOPEN MIC\nMusic starts at 7:00\, but if you arrive at 6:30 you can spend some time catching up with friends\, helping each other sound check\, and just generally enjoying the mellow Folk Guild vibe. \nEthan 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.
URL:https://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/event/open-mic-via-zoom-gary-kromirs-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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