NYACK JAZZ WEEK JULY 24-31

(June 30, 2016) – The Rockland County Jazz and Blues Society will be hosting the 2016 Nyack Jazz Week from July 24-31. The lineup is as follows: Sunday July 24: Scott Reeves Big Band at The Turning Point (7:30 PM) Monday July 25: Jam Session hosted by John Richmond at The Turning Point Tuesday July 26: Steven Bernstein Project at

MILLBROOK WINERY JAZZ AT THE GRILLE CONCERT SERIES

(June 29, 2016) – Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is excited to announce the dates for their annual Jazz at the Grille Concert Series. For those looking for an enjoyable way to spend Saturday nights this summer, look no further than your favorite local winery. Each year the winery features a schedule highlighting local jazz musicians on specific Saturday throughout the summer.

COMMUNITY CRUISE TO BENEFIT UPCOMING VETERAN’S EVENT

(June 27, 2016) – Everyday Angels, a local organization that helps people in the local communities, has organized a fundraising event that will raise money to give local veterans a wonderful night out later this summer. On Sunday, July 24th from 12:00 – 2:30 PM, the community is invited to the organization’s “Best Sunday Ever” cruise on the Pride of the

TMI PROJECT PRESENTS PRINCE THEMED STORY SLAM CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF A LEGEND

(June 27, 2016) – On July 28th, TMI Project will host a Prince themed story slam celebrating the life of a legend as part of its popular T.M.Idol story slam series. T.M.Idol is TMI Project’s popular story slam series (think TMI meets American Idol), in which readers compete by telling short, true stories from their own experiences, on a particular theme.

NRBQ CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF ECLECTIC MUSIC-MAKING AT HELSINKI HUDSON

(June 27, 2016) – Idiosyncratic rock band NRBQ celebrates its 50th anniversary of music-making at Club Helsinki Hudson on Wednesday, July 13, at 8pm. Still led by the group’s founder, pianist and songwriter and all-around musical visionary Terry Adams, the group continues to play its signature blend of early rock ‘n’ roll with touches of pop, jazz, funk, blues, and experimental music, that magically remains accessible and party-friendly.

2ND ANNUAL WATERBURY CARIBBEAN JERK FESTIVAL

(June 24, 2016) – The 2nd Annual Waterbury Caribbean Jerk Festival is a free outdoor festival brought to you by Bertie’s West Indian and American Restaurant and the West Indian Social Club of Greater Waterbury (WISCGW). The event will take place tomorrow, Saturday June 25 from 12:00 – 10:00 PM at Library Park – 267 Grand Street in Waterbury CT. The

BORDERLINE FOLK MUSIC PRESENTS KIRSTEN MAXWELL – AND A TRIBUTE TO JAMES DURST JUNE 26

(June 22, 2016) – Kirsten Maxwell is a Long Island based singer/songwriter and performer. Last year she independently released her debut album, entitled Crimson, and has since developed a strong hometown following. Her music has appeared on radio stations across the U.S. and in Australia and Canada. She placed first in the 2016 South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Competition and the

THE SKIVVIES STRIP DOWN FOR ANIMALKIND BENEFIT AT HELSINKI HUDSON

(June 22, 2016) – The Skivvies, an adult-rated musical comedy duo performing stripped-down mashups of pop songs and show tunes almost in the raw, will bare their considerable abs and more in a concert to benefit Animalkind, the cat rescue and adoption center in Hudson, at Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, July 15, at 8pm. The duo was nominated for “Show of The Year” for the

AJ CAFE IN WAPPINGERS TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL CLAMBAKE AND FUNDRAISER JUNE 25

(June 22, 2016) – AJ Cafe’s third annual clambake and fundraiser will take place this Saturday, June 25. The event will offer all you can eat clams, drink specials, live music, and raffles to benefit the venue’s selected charity. This year, the event’s charity is a very personal one to the venue. In March of this year, AJ Cafe lost a

5TH ANNUAL MIDDLETOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 5-7 AT MIDDLESEX COLLEGE IN CT

(June 21, 2016) – The Middletown Music Festival is an annual concert that takes place at Middlesex Community College in August. This year’s festival will take place August 5-7. The festival is a celebration of local music and arts being produced in the State of Connecticut. Two DAYS, TWO stages! The festival will also feature a vibrant local vendor village. The

REGION’S ALL-STARS TO PLAY AT HELSINKI HUDSON BLUES JAM JULY 14

(June 21, 2016) – Vocalist/drummer Trisha Marie Pallo of the Differents, singer/guitarist Petey Hop, bassist/vocalist Pat Perkinson, Craig Keil, and drummer Sonny Rock will headline the 16th Blues Pro Jam at Club Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, July 14, at 8pm. (This is a rescheduling of an event originally announced for June 30). As always, the region’s top blues musicians will join together for an evening of

“WHY CAN’T WE SERVE” BENEFIT CONCERT AT WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTER JULY 16

(June 20, 2016) – A special benefit concert will be held on Saturday, July 16, to support the “Why Can’t We Serve” documentary project. Performers will include Amy Fradon, Leslie Ritter with Cathie Malach, Marc Black and Michael Esposito. This wonderful evening of music and fun will begin at 8 p.m. in the Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock,