BIANCA MUNIZ EP RELEASE EVENT FOR ‘SCARY DREAMS’ TOMORROW AT 12 GRAPES IN PEEKSKILL

(July 20, 2016) – 12 Grapes is pleased to be part of Bianca’s Northeast Summer Tour, celebrating the release of her latest EP, “Scary Dreams”. Bianca Muniz is a 21 year old singer, songwriter and percussionist currently studying at the New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music. Bianca’s voice, paired with her powerful original music, evokes the deepest and most sensitive

MONDAY JAZZ SESSIONS AT QUINN’S – NICK GIANNI’S INNERSPACE ENSEMBLE

(July 19, 2016) – Quinn’s goes back to back with electric jazz ensembles when multi-instrumentalist Nick Gianni, last heard at the venue with mandolin master Snehasish Mozumder (and with both returning to Quinn’s the Sunday before Labor Day, Sept. 4), brings the tough groove of his Innerspace Ensemble to the next Monday jazz session. The band features Nick on saxophones and

DUB IS A WEAPON BRINGS JAMAICAN DANCE SOUNDS TO HELSINKI HUDSON

(July 19, 2016) – Brooklyn-based sextet Dub Is a Weapon brings its brand of studio-derived Jamaican dub music to the live stage at Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, July 29, at 9:00 PM. With a wide range of influences, including legendary reggae innovator/producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Mad Professor, Parliament-Funkadelic, and King Tubby, Dub Is a Weapon bring the particular brand of reggae- and ska-influenced

ZAC BROWN TRIBUTE BAND THIS WEEK AT PUTNAM COUNTY GOLF COURSE’S POPULAR FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ SERIES

(July 19, 2016) – Continuing its very popular Friday Night BBQ Series, this week Putnam County Golf Course will be hosting the Zac Brown Tribute Band. Coined as one of the best tribute bands around, apparently this concert is not to be missed. Tickets are $29 per person and include an all you can eat BBQ buffet and live entertainment.

“ALL-AMERICAN CONCERT” THIS SATURDAY IN PATTERSON – FEATURING THE SOUTHERN DUTCHESS CONCERT BAND

(July 18, 2016) – On Saturday, July 23rd, the Patterson Recreation Center will be the venue for a family-friendly “All-American” concert by the Southern Dutchess Concert Band and sponsored by Brian Benedict and The Duffle Bag. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is Free. The Southern Dutchess Concert Band continues in the great American tradition originated by the John

10TH ANNUAL PEEKSKILL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

(July 18, 2016) – This weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of the Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival. This free outdoor concert and craft fair attracts thousands of music enthusiasts to Peekskill’s historic Arts District, where families come to enjoy food, art, music and fun. The Main Stage, located on North Division Street at Park & Central, will feature local

JAZZ FOR A CAUSE – PEEKSKILL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

(July 18, 2016) – The BeanRunner Cafe is proud to present Jazz for a Cause as part of Peekskill’s 10th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival. On Saturday, July 23, the community is invited  to two amazing shows to benefit Support Connection, Inc., an organization providing support to women with breast and ovarian cancer. Donation at door. Jimbo Ro will take the

YONKERS MC TO HOST ‘HEART WITH YOUR HEART’ FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL BROTHERS IN NEED OF NEW HEARTS

(July 18, 2016) – On Sunday, July 24 the Yonkers MC will host a special fundraising event to help benefit local residents, Anthony and Nicky DeCarlo, brothers in need of new hearts. Registration will take place from 9:00 – 10:30 AM at The Redline Saloon (5739 Albany Post Rd. Cortlandt Manor). Breakfast will be served. Kickstands up at 11:30 AM for a ride to

EMERGING ARTISTS CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES: WILLIAM PEARSON

(July 17, 2016) – The Emerging Artist Classical Music Series aims to introduce talented, emerging classical musicians from the Hudson Valley to local audiences while providing the artists with an opportunity to showcase their talents. Joining the ranks of the troubadours, versatile guitarist William Pearson makes the journey this Thursday evening from the East Village up the Hudson River to perform

TISZIJI MUNOZ QUARTET WITH JOHN MEDESKI TONIGHT AT THE FALCON

(July 17, 2016) – Tisziji Munoz has been described as “spirit-taught, avant-garde, extreme guitarist with an eccentric sound & style – a spiritual tornado.” Following his departure from military service in 1969, Tisziji Munoz pursued his interests in Canada, generating his own musical ideas as well as taking a leading role in the development of Toronto’s underground music scene. As

BRAZILIAN BLUEGRASS GROUP MATUTO TO PERFORM AT GREY FOX BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

(July 12, 2016) – The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival is a “who’s who” of Bluegrass, and will take place this weekend (July 14-17) in Oak Hill. The festival is expected to host 40+ live bands on five stages, workshops, an emerging artist showcase, dancing, children’s performers, bluegrass academy for kids, camping, crafts, food and much more. To view the festival