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

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

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL NEXT WEEKEND AT CARAMOOR

(June 19, 2016) – Pack a picnic and join the fun for Caramoor’s annual romp exploring an eclectic mix of folk, country, bluegrass, gospel, blues, creole, singer/songwriter, string band, old time, and everything in-between. Enjoy memorable tunes, great eats, good friends, comfortable bathrooms, free parking, and 90 acres of historic gardens and architectural treasures ripe for exploration. This season, the all-ages

HUDSON VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL DEBUTS JUNE 25 IN MILTON

(June 19, 2016) – The Hudson Valley Celtic Festival debuts in the heart of the Hudson Valley next weekend. Pipe bands and fans are invited to come and enjoy a day packed with music, food, culture, and competition. One of the intentions of this EUSPBA Sanctioned event is to have a very accommodating setup for ‘pipe band’ competitions. The event not only caters to musicians, it strives

O+ FESTIVAL SEEKING MUSICIANS/BANDS TO PERFORM AT OCTOBER 7-9 EVENT

(June 16, 2016) – The non-profit O+ Festival (pronounced o-positive) connects musicians, artists, and health & wellness providers for weekend-long celebrations featuring concerts and performances, art making, and wellness offerings for the entire community. This year, the seventh annual festival will take place October 7-9 in Kingston.  The festival is looking for local artists and musicians. Anyone interested must apply no

BRIAN’S BACKYARD BBQ ANNUAL BACKYARD MUSIC FEST SATURDAY JUNE 25

(June 11, 2016) – On Saturday, June 25, Brian’s Backyard BBQ will host its annual ‘Backyard Music Fest’. The event will take place rain or shine at 170 Otter in Campbell Hall. Live music will start at 1:00 pm. The birth of the Backyard Music Fest: According to Brian Remaley (the owner of Brian’s Backyard BBQ), “In 2004 my nephew

9TH ANNUAL RED HOOK JAZZ FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY (DAY 1)

(June 10, 2016) –  Celebrating its ninth continuous year presenting the finest jazz musicians playing today—and proudly from the grassroots—the 2016 Red Hook Jazz Festival will be presented on two consecutive Sundays, beginning June 12 from 1-6 PM in the community garden and ecological center the Urban Meadow, located at the corner of President and Van Brunt Streets near the

MOUNTAIN JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND AT HUNTER MOUNTAIN

(May 31, 2016) – In case you haven’t already heard, Mountain Jam will take place this weekend at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, NY. Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages in one of the Northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheaters. Rolling Stone Magazine, along with many other noteworthy national publications, consistently rates Mountain Jam

PALAIA WINERY TO HOST SEVERAL MUSIC FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER

(May 24, 2016) – Palaia Winery in Highland Mills will be hosting several diverse music festivals this summer. While the winery offers live music every weekend throughout the year, the summer outdoor stage performances lure folks from far and wide looking to gather with friends to enjoy Palaia’s array of wines, great live music and delicious food. The atmosphere is

PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION ON JUNE 5

(May 23, 2016) – On Sunday, June 5 Lucy’s in Pleasantville will be hosting a Battle of the Bands competition. The event will take place from 1:30-5:30 pm, and will showcase talented young musicians from the area. Two bands will be selected to open the prestigious Pleasantville Music Festival which will take place on July 9. Admission to the Battle

BEER, BOURBON & BACON FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JUNE 18

The Beer, Bourbon, & Bacon Festival returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on Saturday June 18th, 2016. There will be a wide variety of breweries, distilleries, and bacon/food vendors on hand, as well as a diverse assortment of live music performances. While the line-up is currently being developed, local fan favorite Payne’s Grey Sky is already slated to

WE CAN SHARE THE WINE MUSIC FESTIVAL – SATURDAY, JULY 16 AT TORNE VALLEY VINEYARD

Torne Valley Vineyards is happy to announce the date of this Summer’s “We Can Share The Wine” Music Festival. After a fantastic response last year, they are greatly looking forward to doing it all again. Stay tuned for updated information on band times, news and information on vendors, activities, and everything else you need to know about the Festival. The

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