Tuesday, August 19

Tuesday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Orange County Pop, Rock & Doowop Series 2014 with Pony Tails, , Rock (50's-60's), Blues	OC Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park 41 Grove Street Campbell Hall, NY   See Map
	Free, outdoor concerts of music of the 50 & 60's including classic rock, motown, acappella and doowop. Official Website

Wednesday, August 20

Wednesday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Newburgh Jazz Series 2014 with Grupo Los Santos, Jazz, Latin, and Motown/R&B	Newburgh Jazz Series 2014 41 Grove Street Campbell Hall, NY   See Map
	Free, outdoor concerts of music. line up includes swing, world jazz, Latin jazz, contemporary jazz, bluesy jazz and much more. Ferry Godmother Productions
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Concert with The Afters Christian, Pop/Soft Rock, and Rock (classic)	Changepoint Church 260 Mill Street Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	Changepoint Events is excited to announce that on Wednesday, August, 20th, the nationally known four-piece hit-making band, the Afters will be performing at Changepoint located at 260 Mill St. in Poughkeepsie, NY! Doors open at 6pm; Showtime is at 7pm. https://www.google.com/maps/dir///@41.6939296,-73.
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Wednesday with Chris with Chris Walsh Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, and Rock (classic)	Kingston Yards Grill 1300 Ulster Ave ( in the Hudson Valley Mall) Kingston , NY   See Map
	Chris Walsh is one of the original members of the local band Thunder Ridge. He has pre-recorded his own back up vocals, as well as bass, guitar, drums, and various other instruments, into a remarkable presentation of old, new and original songs. Selections range from The Beatles, James Taylor, BTO, to early classics from Buddy Holly,and The Everly Brothers. Various Rock and roll oldies from the 60's 70' 80' and 90's as well as some country and folk
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Musician's Marketing Master Class marketing seminar for musicians	1850 House Inn & Tavern 435 Main Street Rosendale, NY   See Map
	Musicians! Are you ready to attract more people to your gigs? Creativity and talent is great, but might not be enough these days to get the fan base you deserve. This workshop shows musicians and performers how to widen their audience using free online tools. Take an in-depth look at social media opportunities. Optimize your Facebook page. Create a dynamic YouTube channel and use Twitter to connect with audiences! Pre-Register: by August 10th for a free drink ticket. Doug Motel also is an award winning playwright, actor, songwriter, fine artist, and author whose love of the arts motivates him to motivate artists. Doug Motel acts as Chief Visionary Officer for Site Optimized, helping businesses tell their stories on the web through video and social media content. He is the author of 101 Marketing Tips for Tourism and speaks internationally about internet marketing. Go to www.SiteOptimized.com to register or call (845) 418-6472. Free admission. Pre-Register: by August 10th for a
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Rex Fowler of Aztec Two Step	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Rex Fowler is one half of celebrated folk-rock duo, Aztec Two-Step. A review of Gettysburg: Reflections on an American Life - “Long-time followers of Rex Fowler’s work with acoustic ensemble, Aztec Two-Step, will not be surprised by the beauty and depth of Rex’s first solo album label release entitled, Gettysburg: Reflections on an American Life. But even the most ardent fans are likely to be astonished by the extraordinary power and emotional resonance of this remarkable new album. For those who care about music, for those who care about poetry, for those who care about songs, Gettysburg: Reflections on an American Life is an album not to be missed.” - Levon Tolley/Indie Views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVTfuebJYc video - “Persecution and Restoration of Dean Moriarty” Aztec Two-Step with David Amram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oln5_D42ZGs mini-doc - “The Beats’ Influence On Aztec Two-Step” based on an interview with Rex Fowler by Johanna Rosen

Thursday, August 21

Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic)	CANCELED (rain): 17 North Street Park 17 North Street Middletown, NY   See Map
	Sweet Summer Sounds Concerts...in the park adjacent to Something Sweet Dessert & Cafe (17 North Street, Middletown, NY). If you love acoustic-electric music, you'll love the "Feel-Good Music" of HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! Bring your family and friends and blankets and enjoy some great acoustic-electric music as you listen, sing, dance, and reminisce to some of the greatest tunes of the feel good eras of the '60s and '70s...and beyond! (SUNSHINE ONLY)
Thursday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Opening Act! with Neil Alexander Pianist, Synthesist, Composer, Arranger	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	NYC born pianist, synthesist and composer Neil Alexander has been performing, composing and arranging since age 14. His latest CD is a critically acclaimed solo piano recording titled “Darn That Dream: Solo Piano Vol. 1” and he recently completed a 2 year solo tour featuring his piano transcription of Stravinsky's "The Rite Of Spring". Neil maintains several working ensembles including “Mr Gone”, a repertory ensemble performing key musical works from the early 70’s Jazz Fusion repertoire. He performs solo acoustically and electronically and works with several NYC based Modern Dance and Theater companies. In addition, he runs a monthly electronic music workshop at the Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh NY.
Thursday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Live Jazz Acoustic	Aroma Thyme Bistro 165 Canal St Ellenville, NY   See Map
	Please Join us!!!John Simon and The Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio Never a cover charge for Music Winter Hours 7-10pm /Summer 8-11pm
Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Uncork Your Creativity with Art on the Vine Acoustic	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Art on the Vine brings the best Art Entertainment Parties to your favorite restaurants and bars in Westchester County. Come Uncork your Creativity. We are all about having fun with friends, sharing some laughs, creating with a cocktail in hand and painting outside the lines! From first time Artists to Pablo Picasso, Art on the Vine welcomes all levels of talent to come and join the party. Our resident instructors will guide you through creating your very own Masterpiece in just 2 hours. All supplies are included. Just come, unwind, eat, drink, paint and enjoy! Art on the Vine is a step above the rest and we are committed to bringing you and your friends the finest Art Night experience. So get your Art Party on and come join the fun at all the best locations around! www.artonthevinellc.com Register online: Promo code BEAN10 to get $10 off
Thursday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub Duo, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ed Laub	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	"Pizzarelli is the complete jazz musician and Laub complements him perfectly." All About Jazz Magazine Bucky Pizzarelli For more than six decades, the legendary Bucky Pizzarelli has had a stellar career. “The complete jazz musician”, he was a fixture in jazz and the studios since the early ‘50s. The list of big bands and vocalists with whom Bucky has performed and recorded reads like a veritable Who’s Who of Jazz. Ed Laub Ed is a seven-string guitarist and vocalist, performing in concerts and clubs throughout the New York area, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Feinstein’s, Smalls Jazz Club, The Iridium, Birdland, PNC Arts Center, Bickford Theatre, NJ-PAC, Berrie Performing Arts Center, and Les Paul Museum. For over a decade, he has been a consistent playing partner with his mentor and friend, Bucky Pizzarelli.
Thursday 8:00 pm	THE OPEN MIC CONTINUES IN THE CANTINA! with EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO SHOW UP! Open Mic	LA PUERTA AZUL 2510 RT 44 (1 mile east of the Parkway) SALT POINT / MILLBROOK, NY   See Map
	WELL KIDS!! ACOUSTIC, ELECTRIC, SPOKEN WORD, WHAT EVER YOU FEEL LIKE DOING! WE HAVE A BACK LINE AND A PA! SO JUST BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT AND YOURSELF!! ALL KINDS OF MUSIC WELCOME!! THIS OPEN MIC IS ABOUT YOU! SO COME ON OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN!! SEE YA THERE!
Thursday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	A FIRST in Westchester! Live Band Karaoke (LBK) with JP Patrick, host, EVERY 3rd THURSDAY! Rock (classic)	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Ever dreamed of being in a lead singer in a band? Do you love singing into the mirror with your hairbrush as a mic? Than LBK is for you!! 12 Grapes' Live Band Karaoke is like traditional karaoke -- people choose a song from a list and sing when it's their turn-- but instead of a pre-recorded background track, the participants sing with a LIVE backing band, and even back-up singers. LBK is way more fun than singing to a pre-recorded track. We have over 150 songs on our list, including '70s, '80s, '90s and contemporary pop/rock/soul. The list will be posted on the 12 Grapes Facebook page each month, so check it out. Hosted by JP Patrick, with Tito Wilson on drums, Chris Burke on keys, Artie Walker on bass and Hank DeCora on guitar. If you have any questions about our LBK, feel free to call: 914-737-6624. **Free Admission** Sign-up is between 8 & 10PM, so get here early!!
Thursday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Festival of the Arts: David Kwong	Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Magic New York Times crossword constructor, David Kwong and recent TED keynote speaker returns with his renowned magic show, The Lexicon. Bring your thinking caps to this tour de force of "puzzles and prestidigitation!" For reservations, please call (877) 834-9895.

Friday, August 22

Friday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm	The Summer Hoot with Saints of Swing, featuring Miss Rene Bailey Swing/Jump, Big Band, Gospel, and Motown/R&B	Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd Olivebridge, NY   See Map
	Back in February 2013, we joined with our family, friends & the Ashokan Center & launched an indoor festival called Winter Hoot with local music, local food, & art & nature activities for all ages. It was great! Over 400 attended & made it truly spectacular. Besides raising money to help local kids attend Ashokan's important outdoor education programs, this late-winter gathering raised a lot of people's spirits, young and old! The 1st Summer Hoot was magical: 28 bands, a volunteer-constructed outdoor stage, perfect weather, & a magical Sunday morning show by Pete Seeger which will live forever in our memories. The Hoot fills us with gratitude for the immense beauty, talent & generosity that overflows this valley, these mountains, this region & our greater community on this globe. 2nd Annual Summer Hoot: Aug 22-24, 2014. Love, Mike+Ruthy Mike + Ruthy are a Hudson Valley musical duo who have been performing together since 1999. mikeandruthy.com Main website with all info

Friday 6:00 pm	Jazz on the Plaza: Behold the Flight of the Celestial Bird with Roger Blank, George Braith, and Melissa Slocum Jazz	The Field Library 4 Nelson Avenue Peekskill, NY   See Map
	The Field Library is proud to take you on a journey with world-renowned jazz musicians Roger Blank, George Braith, and Melissa Slocum as they perform "Behold the Flight of the Celestial Bird", an improvisation based on African folklore, the roots of American jazz, and the quest for strength, identity, and unity through the power of music . Roger Blank is a celebrated drummer and percussionist, known for his melodic and fluid style, who anchored recordings and live performances by Sun Ra, Walt Dickerson, John Coltrane, and Pharoah Saunders. Multi Horn innovator George Braith is a harmonic pioneer who developed his own unique instrument called the Braithophone, recorded with Blue Note, and now plays all over the world. Bassist Melissa Slocum has played with Art Blakey, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Woody Shaw and Hank Jones, and has been the bassist for "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway since 2001. For directions and more information.
Friday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Maria & 4G at Mariner's Harbor in Kingston with Maria Hickey & 4G Covers, Dance, and Pop/Soft Rock	Mariner's Harbor Kingston 1 Broadway Kingston, NY   See Map
	Friday Night 8/22 join us at Mariner's Harbor in Kingston for a night of dancing to benefit the Ulster County SPCA! 6:30PM-9:30PM
Friday 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Music & Ribs with Keith Newman Acoustic	Bubba's BBQ 1568 Route 17B White Lake, NY   See Map
	Keith Newman performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Pink Floyd and more.
Friday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	OUTDOOR CONCERT with Groovy Tuesday - GT Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock	Festival Square East Main Street Middletown, NY   See Map
	Festival Square Summer Concert Series presents Groovy Tuesday performing a special 1-1/2 hour concert. Come sing along, dance or just groove...it's all good! There is usually plenty of seating....but if it's a beautiful evening it can't hurt to bring a chair or blanket....just in case! All ages welcome. GT is one of the Hudson Valley's best vocal groups playing the great memories you grew up with! From Crosby Stills & Nash to Pink Floyd...and many more.
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Rocking on the River! with Jeremy Baum Blues, Roots Music, and Rock (classic)	Pamela's On The Hudson 1 Park Place Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Chris Reddan - Drums Chris Vitarello - Guitar/Vocals Jeremy Baum - Hammond Organ
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Dinner & dancing at the Cat! with Spillway Band Country, Rock (classic), and Roots Music	The Catamount 5340 Rt. 28 Mt. Tremper, NY   See Map
	The Spillway Band is looking forward to playing at The Catamount again and packing the dance floor! They play an up-tempo set list of rock, country, oldies, blues, R’n’B and originals, with an emphasis on danceability. Their eclectic set list includes the Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, CCR, The Drifters, Albert King, Kentucky Headhunters, Georgia Satellites, Chuck Berry, Kid Rock, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Alan Jackson, Elvis, The Hollies, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Brooks & Dunn, etc. For dinner reservations, call 845.688.2828. Thanks for your support of local, live music!
Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic)	East Fishkill Recreation Summer Concerts Route 376 Hopewell Junction, NY   See Map
	Rescheduled concert from Fri, 8/1...THE CONCERT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! If you love acoustic-electric music, you'll love the "Feel-Good Music" of HURLEY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY! Bring your family and friends, a picnic basket, cooler, and blankets and enjoy some great acoustic-electric music as you listen, sing, dance, and reminisce to some of the greatest tunes of the feel good eras of the '60s and '70s...and beyond! For more information: East Fishkill Recreation Office: 845-226-8395
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Opening Act! with Erica Enriquez Singer-Songwriter	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Erica Enriquez is a 16 year old singer songwriter from the Hudson Valley. She began singing at four, and since has become proficient in both guitar, ukulele and other instruments. She began writing her own songs and released her first album of original music, entitled Talking to Myself Again, recorded and produced by her older brother Peter Enriquez. Erica has shared the stage with a variety of local musicians, such as vocalist Machan Taylor, with whom she had studied. Erica has extended her creativity into the realm of visual arts, showing her work in both the Garrison Art Center and the Beacon Artist's Union, among others.
Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	The Slide Brothers, Calvin Cooke, Chuck Campbell, Darick Campbell, Aubrey Ghent	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	The Slide Brothers are Calvin Cooke, Chuck Campbell, Darick Campbell and Aubrey Ghent, each of whom was raised worshiping and performing in The Church of the Living God. Cooke is hailed today as the most influential living pedal steel guitar master within the Sacred Steel tradition. Likewise, Aubrey Ghent has also become a celebrated steel guitarist, preserving the sacred steel tradition and bringing it to a wider audience. Chuck Campbell began playing the lap steel guitar at the age of twelve and is renowned for his innovative approach to the instrument, both technically and musically. Darick Campbell first made his mark in music as a drummer, but later switched to steel. His choice of the Lap Steel is a reflection of the influences he has blended to become the most emotional player of The Campbell Brothers musical tour d’ force.
Friday 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm	Evan & Lesley Rock (classic), Acoustic	Palaia Vineyards & Winery 10 Sweet Clover Road Highland Mills, NY   See Map
	With a partnership of almost 16 years, Evan and Lesley have a long history in the Orange County, NY area entertaining throughout the region in all the local venues. Their tasteful selection of tunes, chosen with two part harmony in mind, is enjoyed by people young and old. It's obvious they enjoy the music as they effortlessly blend their voices and produce a sound that evokes emotion and soul. They cover it all from Simon & Garfunkel to the Indigo Girls. Evan and Lesley play the best of yesterday's classic hits to todays contemporary favorites! And with Evan's new CD, "Portraits" they add a bit of their own musical style to the mix as well.
Friday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Support Local Food & Local Music! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Jazz, and Folk/Traditional. etc.	Joma Cafe 4075 Route 28A West Shokan, NY   See Map
	A beautiful, funky, family-run establishment in beautiful West Shokan, NY! Check out this lovely venue in the town of Olive! It's a sweet place and a sweet family with Mary's delicious home-cooked food, yummy teas, and cozy, warm, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to this show! You'll really love this place. P.S. If you click on the link for a map next to the venue, make sure to edit the search by taking out the words "Joma Cafe." Then, you'll get an accurate map to the place. (photo credit: Robert DeGraw)
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Songs From The UnAmerican Song Book with Studio Stu Jazz, Alternative, and Contemporary. Evocative Jass, Exotic Lounge	Yum Yum Noodle Bar 4 rock city road Woodstock, NY   See Map
	Come on out to the swinginest food joint in Woodstock NY...Yum Yum Noodle Bar!!! Yeah, you had a hard week, and you wanna party with friends. Then, grab the gang and head over to Yum Yum's for a tall cool one and great, and I mean, great, food. I'll be rockin the outdoor patio with evocative jazz and exotic lounge...what a way to end the week, outdoors in Woodstock, under the star's, watching the Hippies do their thing. Be Independent, Be There. Yum Yum
Friday 8:00 pm	A Local Favorite! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. Etc.	Joma Café 4075 Route 28A West Shokan, NY   See Map
	With a voice that has been likened to, among others, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Linda Ronstadt, the late Eva Cassidy, and Shawn Colvin, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who is known for her sweet voice; heart-felt, soulful interpretations; spot-on intonation; extensive, genre-busting repertoire; and masterful guitar playing.
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	A musical journey through the world of R&B with Soul Fusion Motown/R&B	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Soul Fusion is the merging of several diverse musical talents to form a dynamic 5-piece band that covers decades of soulful music. Their repertoire ranges from old school songs that have withstood the test of time to popular contemporary hits. Take a musical journey through the world of R&B to a time when artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and the Motown sound ruled the airwaves. The Soul Fusion band will take you on a ride through the decades that is sure to keep you snapping, tapping and clapping along the way. From soothing ballads to high energy dance tunes, it's sure to be a fun-filled night and an experience that will not be soon forgotten! Come out, take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy some of the best Soul and R&B music ever made. You'll be happy you came. After all, music is good for the soul! Come early, eat, drink and enjoy! $10 Admission. For reservations, call 914-737-1701.
Friday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Beki Brindle and Julia Nichols Blues, Rock (classic), and Singer-Songwriter	The High Falls Cafe 12 Stone Dock Road (off Berme and Canal) High Falls, NY   See Map
	Indianapolis native Beki Brindle first landed her hands on a guitar when she was 4 years old. While still a teenager in 1980, Beki played lead guitar with the late-great blues legend, James "Yank" Rachell, author of such blues classics as "She Caught the Katy" and "Divin' Duck Blues." She has also worked with rock luminaries such as The Band's Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, John Sebastian, and folk hero, Eric Anderson. Brindle was inducted into The New York Blues Hall of Fame on June 1, 2014, along with her drummer, Vito Luizzi (Johnny Winter) and posthumously, James "Yank" Rachell (1909 - 1997). Beki will be joined by Woodstock native singer-songwriter Julia Nichols who fronts the band Naked. d
Friday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	BernieWilliams and His All-Star Band! with Bernie Williams Jazz, Rock (modern). Tropical Rhythm	Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Throughout Williams’ years with The Yankees, his passion for music never waned. Whether acoustic or electric, a guitar was a constant presence in the star’s locker, so it was no surprise in 2003 when he demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his 1st album, The Journey Within. The record featured fusions of jazz, rock and the tropical rhythms of Williams’ heritage and was an instant chart success- reaching #3 on Billboard’s “Contemporary Jazz Chart.” Bernie Williams raised his musical game even further with the release of his second album Moving Forward. Featuring guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Dave Koz, and an All-Star cast of renowned studio musicians, Moving Forward debuted as Billboard’s #2 Contemporary Jazz album in the country, and spawned two consecutive Billboard #1 singles, Go For It, and Ritmo de Otono. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2009. To Purchase Tickets
Friday 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Karl Allweier and The Real Men Rock (classic), Blues, and Dance. A funky good time!	The Hyde Park Brewing Company 4076 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY   See Map
	Returning to The Hyde Park Brewery, The Real Men, featuring Tom Polapink on drums, and Alfred Sire on bass, will bring back their own brand of psychedelic rock, blues, jazz, funk, and more!
Friday 9:00 pm	Live Music & Good Times with Anthony from Reality Check Acoustic, Rock (modern), and Rock (classic)	Quiet Man Pub Main Street Wappingers Falls, NY   See Map
	Anthony from Reality Check - appearing solo at the Quiet Man Pub Anthony performs on Piano and Acoustic Guitar. Bringing the best Soft Rock, New & Classic. website/info...
Friday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Festival of the Arts: Natalie Merchant and Gabriel Gordon	Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Music Natalie Merchant, singer Gabriel Gordon, guitar Over her 30-year career, Natalie Merchant has earned a distinguished place as one of America's most respected recording artists, prolific songwriters and captivating performers. For reservations, please call (877) 834-9895.
Friday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	Rock on! with The Geoff Hartwell Band Rock (classic), Blues	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Led by one of the area's top slide guitarists, The Geoff Hartwell Band performs classic and Southern Rock covers as well as Geoff's original tunes. Geoff Hartwell has performed with legends such as Gregg Allman, Sonny Landreth, Tab Benoit and John Hammond and touring/recording with Andy Aledort and Yonrico Scott (of the Derek Trucks Band), Singer/Songwriter extraordinaire Richard Shindell as well as Alan Evans of Soulive. Slide guitar legend Sonny Landreth also performed on Geoff's CD, "Hate to See You Go". The band includes Geoff Hartwell on lead/slide guitar, Yuichi Hirokawa on drums, Brendan O'Grady on bass and Carey Brown on keys. **$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** Entertainment Fee goes directly to the band. Thank you for supporting live music. Check out the band: youtube.com/12grapesmusic
Friday 9:30 pm	Acoustic Rock in Kingston, NY with Hard Soul, The Brother Ghost, Lights Divide Acoustic	The Anchor 744-746 Broadway Kingston, NY   See Map
	Hard Soul frontman Johnny Salka will be performing at The Anchor in Kingston, NY on Friday, August 22nd as part of his summer acoustic tour. Also on the bill is The Brother Ghost and Lights Divide. Hard Soul made their debut in late 2011, showcasing their take of what songwriter-driven rock n’ roll music should be all about. Led by frontman Johnny Salka, the band channels the guitar & lyrical stylings of Thin Lizzy, the hooks of The Beatles, and the emotion of Oasis, bringing back vintage rock with a modern-flare. The mighty Hard Soul delivered their debut LP 'Heart of Plaster', featuring 10 brand-new guitar-driven tracks inspired by life on the road, heartbreak and sacrifice, and the search for a place to call home, all set to a mighty back-beat with heartfelt lyrics soaring over a classic-rock inspired soundscape. Listen

Saturday, August 23

Saturday 3:00 pm	WEDDING with Dorraine Scofield, THUNDER RIDGE Country	Private- Wedding Shandaken, NY   See Map

Saturday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Poolside Party with Keith Newman Acoustic	Private Event Kauneonga Lake, NY   See Map
	For bookings call 845-434-5864
Saturday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Woodstock Festival with Back to the Garden 1969, Rob Schiff Rock (classic)	Palaia Vineyards & Winery 10 Sweet Clover Road Highland Mills, NY   See Map
	Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Aquarian Exposition with us and come “Back to the Garden” Food - Music - Libations-Vendors and more. $10 at the door/children free
Saturday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm	The Rock Ridge Band Country, Covers	26th Annual Otisville Country Fair 340 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY   See Map
	Come on down- Great fair!!! $4.00 for parking FREE admission! Fireworks at 9:30pm :)
Saturday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Music & Sushi (or...Sushi & Music) with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. etc.	Kobe Sushi Lounge 195 South Main Street New City, NY   See Map
	Beautiful, world-class, Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of New City. Great food and presentation and lots of your favorite music to enjoy! Marji's Website
Saturday 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm	OPEN MIC IS CLOSED AT PRIMO'S Blues	Primo's Bar and grill Clintondale, NY   See Map
	I'm sorry to announce that once again i must close thge open mic .Thanks to all the supporters who graced us with your talent , I will strive to get things ironed out so I can resume this great night . Once again I'm sorry and thank you.
Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Karl Allweier and The Real Men Rock (classic), Blues, and Dance. A funky good time!	The Greens at Copake Country Club 44 Golf Course Road Copake, NY   See Map
	Performing at the annual Greens At Copake Restaurant Summer Festival, The Real Men, featuring Julie Damsky on bass, and Tom Polapink on drums. Fireworks, food, drink specials and more. Performing a unique blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and blues under the stars!
Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Jay Collins & The Kings County Band	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Jay Collins and the Kings County Band mix up Soul, New Orleans rhythms, and some Blues into a funky stew that surprises and satisfies. The sax player of choice for famous artists like Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, and Donald Fagen, Jay Collins is heard on two Grammy-winning recordings with Mr. Helm (Electric Dirt and Ramble at the Ryman) and a platinum-selling DVD with the Allman Brothers Band (Live at the Beacon Theater). His 'granite pipes' prompted Time Out NY to note, “His soulful ‘croak’ definitely deserves to be heard!” Fronting his Kings County Band on gigs throughout the Northeast, as well as performing and arranging with the horn section at Levon Helm’s Ramble in Woodstock NY, Jay also plays in The Dukes of September, a musical collective featuring Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald, and is the musical director for the Gregg Allman Band.
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm	The BGT Band Live with Gus Amador Rock (modern)	Paulie's Bar & Grill 14 Marble Ave Pleasntville, NY   See Map
	A night of original music. Come out and celebrate the reunion of ex-Quiz Kidz Gus Amador & Tony Damiano with Buddy Coughlin. With special guest performers Fred Pascarelli & John Banrock It will be a night to remember!!!
Saturday 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Wings, Ale & Song with Keith Newman Acoustic	Golden Rail Ale House 29 Old N Plank Rd Newburgh, NY   See Map
	Keith Newman performs acoustic songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, John Lennon, The Eagles, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Pink Floyd and more.
Saturday 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm	Ladies Day Jazz Quartet with MJ Territo (vocals), Linda Presgrave (piano), Iris Ornig (bass), Barbara Merjan (drums) Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	Ladies Day is dedicated to discovering and performing the compositions of classic and contemporary jazz women. After an Aha! Moment, when vocalist MJ Territo realized that so many of the little-known tunes she loved to sing were written by women, she began to think about putting a set of the tunes together and playing them with other women musicians. When she met pianist Linda Presgrave, another collector and performer of compositions by women, she put the project in motion. Since 2011 the ensemble has performed in venues in and around New York City. A sampling of their repertoire includes music by jazz masters Mary Lou Williams, Abbey Lincoln, Marian McPartland, and Peggy Lee; works by contemporary songwriters such as Meredith D'Ambrosio and Nellie McKay; and original compositions and collaborations by the band's members. $10 admission. For reservations, call 914-737-1701
Saturday 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm	Travis Caudle Pop/Soft Rock, Singer-Songwriter	Piano Piano Wine Bar 1064 Main Street Fishkill, NY   See Map
	This is Travis's last performance in the USA. Don't miss this incredible musician.
Saturday 8:30 pm	Danny Kalb, Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo Blues, Folk/Traditional	Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY   See Map
	Danny Kalb, long recognized as one of America's foremost guitarists, will be appearing at the Towne Crier. He is best known as a founding member of Blues Project, a legendary band that became one of the best-loved of the mid '60's, developing a strong national following and influencing untold numbers of aspiring young blues guitarists. The husband-wife duo Piedmont Bluz is delighted to be opening for him. Showtime is 8:30 pm. Buy Tickets
Saturday 9:00 pm	Live in Poughkeepsie with The Warp/The Weft Alternative, Folk/Traditional, and Rock (progressive)	Pickwick Pub 691 Main St Poughkeepsie, NY   See Map
	With its blend of the traditional and the avant-garde, sweater-warmth and winter-dark, The Warp/The Weft has been considered "one of the more magical modern-day psychedelic folk offerings" (FolkWorld, 2013). Wind of Hours Unwinding, the band's first full-length album, was released on Parloscope International Recordings on 28 May 2014. David Andersen: Bass/Synthesizer Christian Laura: Drums Shane Murphy: Guitar/Vocals Chris Pellnat: Guitar/Accordion Formed in 2012, in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Saturday 9:00 pm to 1:00 am	Live Music!! with Far Beyond Gone Alternative, Rock (modern), and Covers	Monticello Casino and Raceway 204 Route 17B Monticello, NY   See Map
	An eclectic mix of music- everything from classic rock, alternative, and modern pop to get everyone on the dance floor.
Saturday 9:30 pm to 12:30 am	12 Grapes presents with Rob Wallis, Mishti, Anthony Candullo & Alex Nolan Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic), and Blues	12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar 12 North Division Street Peekskill, NY   See Map
	This is a band you will NOT want to miss. Rob Roy is a collaboration between Rob "Drum Guru" Wallis & Mishti (aka Mishti Roy) and includes Anthony Candullo on bass and Alex Nolan on guitar. Rob and Mishti are each bandleaders in their own right, and tonight they're coming together to bring us a groove and funk that's like no other. Rob performs with many of the Hudson Valley's finest musicians, and is head of Drummers Collective School of Music in New York City. Mishti's music has been described as "coasting between a bottom-heavy Zeppelin Rock, Blues-infused grooves, Thelonius Monk-inspired guitar work, and a Nina Simone-style wail-to-whisper." Rounding out the band is Candullo and Nolan... an absolute killer rhythm section! The band will be performing Blues-infused Rock from Michael Jackson to Pearl Jam and everything in between. **$10 Entertainment Fee or $5 with dinner entree** Entertainment Fee goes directly to the band. Thank you for supporting live music Listen on youtube!!

Sunday, August 24

Sunday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Campfire singalong with Vickie Russell Folk/Traditional	Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY   See Map
	You must be a guest of the hotel to attend this event

Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm	BEST OF HUDSON VALLEY- 2013 READER'S PICK- BEST BRUNCH! with Occidental Gypsy	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Nationally recognized Occidental Gypsy plays a dynamic, multi-genre mix of original vocal and instrumental pieces along with many notable covers like a “gypsyfied” take of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The Boston Globe has named them a “Best Bet for Weekend Entertainment,” and musician David Bromberg said of the group, “great singing, fantastic guitar and violin work, with high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band.”
Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Brazillian Earth Institute (BREIN) presents with A Brazillian Brunch & Music Event Latin, Jazz	BeanRunner Cafe 201 S. Division Street @ Esther Peekskill, NY   See Map
	BREIN's Brazilian Live Brunch & Music event is a fusion of Brazilian food and music. While tasting authentic Brazilian cuisine, enjoy Brazilian music performed by Choro Down Neck, a classic Brazilian ensemble. Bask in the exciting sounds of samba, samba-choro, baião, forro, bossa nova, and of course, the choro. With the festive sounds of guitar, pandeiro, zabumba, flutes, and more, you'll feel like you're in Brazil! Traditional cuisine includes: Black bean stew (Feijoada), Fish stew (Moqueca de peixe), Cheese balls (Pão de queijo), Chicken balls (Coxinha), Rice with meat (Arroz carreteiro), Brazilian-style potato salad (Salada de maionese), Beans with manioc flour (Tutu de feijão), Chocolate truffles (Brigadeiros), Caramel cake roll, (Rocambole de doce de leite), and complimentary fresh lemonade. Brazilian Live Brunch & Music is an event for family and friends and the children's room will be opened after brunch. Seating limited. Reservations recommended. Cash bar. Tickets: Adults $35; Child 7-10 $20, 4-6 $10.
Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm	BORDERLINE PICNIC, JAM, FOLK FESTIVAL with A TRIBUTE TO PETE SEEGER, James Durst, Josh Joffen, Mara Levine, Loretta Hagen, Pat Lamanna, Dan Einbender, Michael Scolnick, Maggie Seligman, Anne Price, Jeff Scroggins, Marybeth D'Amicco, Roger Sprung, Christopher Brown, Madhumita Chakrabartti, Jim Colbert, Larry Kolker, Jerry Korobow, Wild Bill Jones, Stout Folk/Traditional, Bluegrass, and Singer-Songwriter. An Eclectic Mix Of Acoustic Music	GERMONDS PARK 165 - Germonds Road Bardonia, NY   See Map
	On Sunday, August 24th we will again be sponsoring the annual Borderline Picnic which this year will be a tribute to Pete Seeger at a new venue, Germonds Park, 165 Germonds Road in Bardonia, NY 10954.This event, which will run from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. is FREE and open to the entire community. The main stage performers are: James Durst with Madhumita Chakrabartti, Mara Levine, Loretta Hagen with Gary Hagen, Josh Joffen, Anne Price, Dan Einbender, Pat Lamanna, Marybeth D'Amico, Jeff Scroggins, Larry Kolker, Chris Brown, Michael Scolnick, Jim Colbert, Maggie Seligman, & Stout (Bob Conroy, Frank Woerner, & Frank Hendricks). In addition, Roger Sprung will be running a non-stop bluegrass jam at the jam stage. There will be a workshop about Pete as part of the program. Co sponsoring this year's festival are the Town of Clarkstown, Folk Music Society of NY (aka Pinewoods), AcousticMusicScene.com, and Folk Music Society of Huntington. FREE admission; Bring your own lawn chairs. Borderline Website
Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm	YOUTH IN MUSIC FESTIVAL with LOCAL YOUTH - UNDER 21 Contemporary	Cluett Schantz Memorial Park 1301-1305 Rt 9w Milton , NY   See Map
	Live-2-Create Project was asked to help provide young bands, duets and solo music performers for the YOUTH IN MUSIC FESTIVAL on August 24th in Milton NY which is right off Rt 9W. The proceeds will go to the Greater NY Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Arts & Entertainment Fund of the Marlborough Rec Dept. The event will be held outdoors at the beautiful Cluett Schantz Memorial Park. There will be vendors, kid activities, pond for fishing, large fields and wooded areas.
Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Artist's Soapbox Derby with Studio Stu Emcee Jazz, Comedic, and Contemporary. with a BIG mouth!!!	Da Streets of Kingston Lower Broadway Rondout Kingston, NY   See Map
	Founded in 1995, the Artists' Soapbox Derby has the dual purpose of encouraging community participation in the arts and generating commercial activity. It provides both imaginative stimulus and exposure for the arts community and offers the public a casual, but spirited introduction to art outside the staid venues of gallery and museum. Derby participants design a non-motorized kinetic sculpture capable of "rolling" down lower Broadway in Kingston, NY's Rondout Historic District. Community artists conduct Art Car design workshops for local youth, an annual poster features a regional artist, and thousands of dollars in prizes are given away. Celebrating 19 years in 2014, t he Artist Soap Box Derby has garnered national and region-wide attention in the New York Times, Business Week, other major publications, broadcast media and online, drawing more than 8,000 visitors to Kingston for a Derby weekend. I'm Emceeing...check it out.
Sunday 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm	Borderline Folk Festival with Larry Kolker, Borderline Folk Festival Folk/Traditional, Acoustic, and Singer-Songwriter	Germonds Park 165 Germonds Road West Nyack, NY   See Map
	Music from noon until 6pm. Larry's set at 1:40. Outdoor folk festival in Germonds Park, West Nyack, NY more info; join event
Sunday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Celebrate Winestock with the Psychedelic Nerks with Keith Newman & Robert Leitner Acoustic	Robibero Family Vineyards 714 Albany Post Rd. New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Wavy Nerk and Gravy Nerk perform songs from the 1969 Woodstock Festival as well as other tunes from the Hippie era. Turn on, Tune In, Drink Up!
Sunday 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	Raglan Road Rock (classic)	Palaia Vineyards & Winery 10 Sweet Clover Road Highland Mills, NY   See Map
Sunday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Classic Country/Rock Live with OXFORD STATION Rock (classic), Country, and Bluegrass	Brian's Backyard BBQ Route 211 Scotchtown, NY   See Map
	Classic Country/Rock Live in Scotchtown !
Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm	2nd Annual Ice Cream Social & Outdoor concert with Shorty King's Rhythm Revue Swing/Jump, Big Band, Motown/R&B, and Jazz	Unison Arts Center 68 Mt. Rest Road New Paltz, NY   See Map
	Unison Arts Center invites you to celebrate their 2nd annual Ice Cream Social & Outdoor concert on August 24th at 4pm. Adirondack Creamery will supply the (free) ice cream and Shorty King's Rhythm Revue will delight audiences with their blend of jump, swing and R&B music. Shorty Kiing's Rhythm Revue play the music of the post-war years as it they were there, rocking and jumping with Louis Jordan, Ray Charles and Louis Prima. Legendary radio personality Cousin Brucie says that the group is "keeping the old stuff alive and making it sound today." The Unison grounds provide the perfect backdrop for an outdoor concert. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or their own comfortable chairs. Tickets are $20 in advance ($15 Unison members) and $23 at the door ($18 members). Students are half price with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased online at unisonarts.org or by calling 845-255-1559. Buy tickets
Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Cowboy and BBQ with Daryl Cox Country	Round Up BBQ 2741 Route 9 Cold Spring, NY   See Map
	Come enjoy outdoor dining and country music at the best BBQ joint in the Hudson Valley
Sunday 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Lazy Sunday with Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic	The Country Inn 1380 County Rt. 2 Krumville, NY   See Map
	Celebrate fine, local music at The Country Inn -- hosted by Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert, in Krumville, NY. Join us for the Hudson Valley's Premier Songwriter Series in a comfortable environment with low-volume, high quality sound, fine dining and the Country Inn's famous collection of the world's finest beers on tap or from the bottle. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Reservations are recommended: 845-657-8956. FYI: No Credit Cards Accepted. This week's guests are Mark Louis Miller, Jim Barbaro, and Brianne Chasanoff. Cheers!
Sunday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Sunday Evening with Mark Hummel's Golden State Lone Star Revue, Anson Funderburgh, Little Charlie Baty, RW Grigsby, Wes Starr Blues	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Mark Hummel (Blues Harmonica) has been on the road since 1984 and released 17 albums and CDs, including the Little Walter Tribute BLUE AND LONESOME. Hummel has recorded for Flying Fish,Tone Cool and ElectroFi Records, his labels since the early 90s and nominated three years in a row for Best Harmonica by the BMA Awards. Little Charlie Baty (Guitar) is the former leader and masterful guitarist from Alligator Records' recording act "Little Charlie & The Nightcats". Charlie and the Nightcats have recorded 12 albums on Alligator and have been one of the West Coast's most successful blues acts, touring the globe for over 25 years. Anson Funderburgh (Guitar) has earned the respect of artists Delbert McClinton, Boz Scaggs, Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ronnie Earl. Through the years, these musicians have called on Anson to lend his tremendous guitar talents to their projects. Featuring-- RW Grigsby/Bass and Wes Starr/Drums
Sunday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm	John Tracy Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Folk/Traditional	Hootenanny Cafe Mini Concerts Online: www.wtbq.com or 93.5FM, NY   See Map
	John Tracy’s music is for real people living real life. It is born of a desire to be transparent and share his experiences in life through his lyrics. Spending hours since the age of sixteen perfecting his skill on the acoustic guitar, studying songwriting from some of the industry’s best and pouring his expertise as a lyricist into each word, he has crafted songs that have a resounding impact. Says Jeff Curtis, Executive Director of The Orange Downtown Alliance: “John’s genius of delivering lyrical melodies of all things that we experience as humans may only be surpassed by his mastery of the guitar. He will tell you that he loves writing songs but his music tells you that he loves the human connection.”

Monday, August 25

Monday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Monday Special with Sari Schorr UNPLUGGED, Pete Levin, Jerry Marotta, John Cariddi, Sue Williams Blues	The FALCON 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, NY   See Map
	Singer/Songwriter, Sari Schorr burst onto the international music scene as the lead singer for Blues Hall of Fame legend, Joe Louis Walker. Sari and her band deliver soulful, hard-rockin’ blues with authority. Sari displays a formidable talent as a vocalist, and has been a standout performer at festivals on national and global stages. One of the most sought after drummers in the world, JERRY MAROTTA has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, 10,000 Maniacs, Suzanne Vega and Joan Armatrading, among others. In a diverse career spanning several decades, keyboardist/arranger PETE LEVIN has performed and recorded with hundreds of notable jazz and pop artists including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Lenny White, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson and John Scofield. Featuring-- JOHN CARIDDI/guitar and SUE WILLIAMS/bass. http://vimeo.com/81994621

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