LOCAL MUSICIAN TO JUDGE 2016 CONNECTICUT BLUES BAND CHALLENGE FINALS

(June 10, 2016) – Tom “The Suit” Forst, a local musician will act as a judge in tomorrow’s Connecticut Blues Band Challenge finals. The event will take place tomorrow, June 11 at 1pm at the Hannon Hatch VFW in West Hartford. The community is invited to attend this special event. Finalists in the competition include: The Coffee Grinders Easybaby Carl

DOCK STREET STATION IN CATSKILL TO HOST BENEFIT POKER RUN, BBQ AND CONCERT TO HELP LOCAL RESIDENT SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

(June 16, 2016) – On Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19 Dock Street Station in Catskill will be hosting a Benefit Poker Run, Chicken BBQ and Concert for Lucas Briggs (a survivor of a terrible motorcycle accident last July). The community is invited to come show your support. The run will begin in Greenport, and will end at Dock Street Station.

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

“ROCK THIS TOWN FATHER’S DAY BBQ, CAR AND BIKE SHOW THIS SUNDAY IN KINGSTON

(June 17, 2016) – This Sunday, Robert Post Memorial Park in Kingston will host the “Rock This Town Father’s Day Car and Bike Show”. A portion of the proceeds will go the the Hudson Valley Autism Society. The event will take place between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Cars and bikes will be judged at 2:00 PM sharp. Prizes  will

THURSDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO LYNDHURST CASTLE JULY 7

(June 20, 2016)- The Thursday Sunset Concert Series at the Lyndhurst estate is back! Starting on Thursday, July 7 the 67-acre estate, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site will host eight free weekly concerts. Grounds open at 5:00 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM. There is a nominal $10/car parking fee. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or low-profile

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

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

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.

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

LOCAL MUSICIAN AND RADIO PERSONALITY TO OPEN FOR LITTLE RIVER BAND JULY 9

(July 1, 2016) – Don Lowe, a local musician and radio show co-host will open for The Little River Band at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on July 9. Don Lowe has been featured in venues across the USA and has opened for national acts such Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, Kenny White, Toby Walker, Tim Grimm, Danielle Miraglia, David

E’LISSA JONES TO PERFORM AT THIS WEEKEND’S GREAT AMERICAN WEEKEND IN GOSHEN

(July 1, 2016) – For over 3 decades since it began in 1982, the Great American Weekend continues to be more than just an event. It’s tradition that defines Goshen as a Great American Community. This year’s Great American Commitee is pleased to once again invite you for a weekend steeped in tradition and fun! Originally began to bolster attendance at

PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR JULY 9 EVENT

(July 4, 2016) – On July 9th, Parkway Field will be the place to be for the kickoff of the 12th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival.  Fifteen local and national bands will take three stages to provide 9 hours of music. Pleasantville-based Back 2 Zero will kickoff the Party Line Chill Tent Stage at noon, followed by Don Dilego, an acoustic set

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