Blog

Ace Frehley Returns to the Hudson Valley
Ace Frehley and his band once again returned to the Hudson Valley on September 28 at The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie. Ace and his bandmates Ryan Cook, Jeremy Asbrock, Phillip Shouse and Matt Starr performed to a full house and the energy was electric.

The Rocket Man was consistently in top form and still blew the audience away. The night was a good mix of Ace’s originals from the opening song “Rip it Out” to a great cover of Eddie Money’s “I Wanna Go Back” along with many KISS classics like “Rocket Man,” “Cold Gin,” “Detroit Rock City,” a few sizzling guitar solos and, of course, the crowd favorite, “Back in the NY Groove.” The venue was packed and the band was on fire, combining with excellent sound and lighting from the historic Chance Theater. It was a show to remember.

Ace’s tour continues with dates in Stuart, Orlando and Kruisefest in Florida in October; then Dallas and Houston in TX; Bakersfield, Big Bear Lake, Agoura Hills, Ramona, Santa Clarita and Pasadena in CA in November; and Rosemont, IL and Westland, MI in December.

A 3-D photo from the front row which is only viewable on Facebook as 3-D

Setlist: Rip It Out, Parasite, Hard Times, Watchin’ You, Rocket Ride, I Wanna Go Back, Mission to Mars, Strange Ways, 2000 Man, Rock Soldiers, New York Groove, Shock Me, Cold Gin, Detroit Rock City, Deuce
October 2, 2019
Keller Williams’ Extensive Fall Tour Will Bring Him to Albany & Syracuse

With his autumnal tour schedule this year, Keller Williams will be making two fall stops in Upstate NY with shows in Albany at Skyloft on October 24 and Syracuse at the Westcott Theater on October 25. Williams is an artist who defies categorization. With his dynamic and unpredictable live performances, he has developed a reputation for his genre-defying work and creativity.

Williams is constantly evolving as an artist, with 24 studio releases and countless eclectic side projects. After just releasing his latest studio album Add on May 31, Williams is set to come out with his 25th studio release SPEED on November 22. SPEED will feature his bluegrass outfit Keller and the Keels, comprised of Keller on vocals along with progressive flatpicker Larry Keel and bassist Jenny Keel. The record will be their reinterpretation of popular songs with their psychedelic, Appalachian bluegrass style, including Fiona Apple’s “Criminal,” Kacey Musgraves’ “Slow Burn,” Weezer‘s “Island In The Sun,” and many more. This will be the group’s third collaboration together, following their 2006 release GRASS and the all-covers album THIEF, released in 2012.

Williams inhabits an equal parts entrancing and perplexing center of a Venn diagram that includes…bluegrass, jamgrass, musical humorism, satire, and instrumental prowess that combines flatpicking sensibility with Phil Keaggy-style ingenuity.
Justin Hiltner – The Bluegrass Situation

Check out fall tour dates below, for more information and tickets, go to Keller William’s website.

Keller Williams 2019 Fall Tour Dates

October 11 – Eureka Springs, AR – Hillberry “The Harvest Moon Festival” *

October 12 – Live Oak, FL – Sewanee Roots Festival *

October 17 – Columbus, OH – Woodlands Tavern

October 24 – Albany, NY – Skyloft

October 25 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater

October 26 – Holyoke, MA – Gateway City Arts

November 1 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s *

November 2 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony

November 7 – Edmonds, WA – Edmonds Center for the Arts #

November 8 – Bremerton, WA – Admiral Theatre #

November 9 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom #

November 10 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre #

November 15 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom

November 16 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

November 22 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf

November 23 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theater @

December 5 – Brevard, NC – 185 King Street

December 6 – Carrboro, NC – The Arts Center

December 27 – Savannah, GA – Southbound Brewing

December 28 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West

* with Keller & The Keels

^ with Grateful Grass ft. The Infamous Stringdusters and Oteil Burbridge

# featuring Keller Williams’ Pettygrass

@ with Grateful Grass, Keller & The Keels, Love Canon

October 2, 2019
Yung Gravy Delivers Rotisserie Chicken to Terminal 5

Yung Gravy brought the love to Terminal 5 on Saturday in the form of rotisserie chicken. A 23 year old rapper out of Minnesota, Yung Gravy’s music is inseparable from its humor, defined by its positive quality and littered with charismatic moments such as that of gassing up Mrs. Butterworth.

His live performance radiates the same spirit, hand delivering water and scraps of rotisserie chicken. All this while still maintaining an exceptional energy with moments like parting the crowd down the entire venue and backflipping out of crowd-surfs.

Later in the show, bbno$ joined the stage and closed the show performing “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot” along side SavageRealm in a giant thrifted doll mask.

October 2, 2019
CNY Songwriters Mike Powell and Chris Merkley to Embark on Mini Brewery Tour

Central New York songwriters Mike Powell and Chris Merkley will celebrate the connection between craft beer and music this October with their first mini-tour of local breweries, fittingly in their home region, which at one time produced 90% of the hops in the U.S.

Since the passing of the Craft New York Act in 2014, more than 400 licensed breweries have opened across the state. Not only did this act create many new places to sample craft-brewed beers, but it also created almost as many new performance spaces for musicians. Powell and Merkley have chosen four of these breweries for their 4-pack micro tour, dubbed Original Gravity.

In brewing terms, original gravity refers to the specific gravity of the wort prior to fermentation, which is the process that produces the beer. The name of this mini-tour fits perfectly within that theme. The two friends are embarking on the first of what they hope will be a continuing series of brewery stops. This tour will measure the original gravity of this type of endeavor.

They’ll be exploring different perspectives on the idea of craftsmanship, taking a closer look at the similarities between songwriters and brewers while documenting their travels as part of a collaboration with NYSMusic. The folk, blues and Americana-inspired songwriters will make stops in Rome, Penn Yan, Warners, and Pompey between October 10 – 13.

Mike Powell and John Hanus of the Black River provided by press contact person for Woods Fest Music Festival.

Singer-songwriters spend countless years honing their craft and exploring the endless possibilities and nuances of pairing lyrics to music. When these songs finally make it to the microphone, they impact listeners with a wide range of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In similar ways, a craft brewer can enter into the tradition of brewing beer and spend as many countless years refining their recipes and process to create just the right balance of flavors and notes for that first sip.

The first stop of the tour takes Powell and Merkley to Copper City Brewing Company in Rome for a Thursday, Oct. 10 show. Established in 2016, Copper City is Rome’s first brewery since the 1940s. With 11 beers on tap and a selection of hard ciders and wines hand-selected from the region, Copper City has dedicated itself to bringing brewing back to the community and is proud to be the first local microbrewery in over seven decades. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Mike Powell

The second show of Original Gravity takes the songwriters west to Abandon Brewing in Penn Yan on Friday, Oct. 11. Perched atop the Finger Lakes, Abandon Brewing Company is a geothermal-powered craft brewery located in a reused farmhouse overlooking Keuka Lake. Visitors can enjoy tastings in the taproom, a pint in their beer hall or out on the deck overlooking the grapes, apples and hops of Abandon Acres. Music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets to the show are now available through the Facebook event and through Eventbrite.

For the third show of the tour, Merkley and Powell travel to a brand new brewery in Pompey called Heritage Hill Brewhouse. With farm-to-table dining options and an expansive property that features multiple playgrounds and patios, a pumpkin patch, and numerous gardens, Heritage Hill offers views as far as the Carrier Dome and across nine counties on a clear day. Powell and Merkley are scheduled to perform on their outdoor stage at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. In the event of inclement weather, music will move indoors in Heritage Hill’s event barn.

The fourth and final show of the micro tour brings the songwriting duo to Warners for a performance at Local 315 Brewing Company. Growing their own hops at Fawn Crossing Hops Farm, and supplementing other ingredients from as many New York State products as possible, Local 315 Brewing has made it a mission to keep it local in the 315. Music starts at 3 p.m. on the 12th and will take place on the outdoor stage weather permitting.

With a vintage voice and a chest full of hauntingly heartfelt songs, prolific storyteller Mike Powell is the underground messenger of blue-collar soul. Each night the lights go up, this pioneering poet lets his guard down and allows the fervently fearless stories to come to life. His comfort behind a microphone and unique brand of atomic folk creates a vibe that warms the room like a long-ago fire burning hot inside a cabin in the woods.

Armed with a pair of homemade wooden boxes, resonator guitar, and a suitcase full of harmonicas, Chris Merkley has performed over a thousand shows from the streets of Paris to venues throughout Europe and across the United States. He has released nine albums with a variety of groups which include the songwriting duo Merkley & Morgan, his high-octane country/blues belting band of globetrotters called The Crooners, and the swampy blues rock trio Digger Jones. In addition to an extensive career of recording and touring, Merkley has composed and produced catalogs of original music for Cinemax and HBO and has had his songs featured in numerous independent films and television broadcasts.

Throughout the duration of Original Gravity, there will be regular updates at NYSMusic featuring blog-style entries to document tales of their tour. Accounts of the shows as well as perspectives on the unique characteristics of each brewery, and their approach to brewing will be covered along with stories from the road. More information on the music of Powell and Merkley can be found on Facebook or by visiting their websites at MikePowell.co and ChrisMerkley.com.

Follow Mike Powell on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Chris Merkley on Facebook and Instagram.

October 2, 2019
Hot Tuna Plan Late 2019 Shows, Kicking off in NYC

This November and December, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady will take to the road to close 2019 as Hot Tuna and wrap up their 50th year with acoustic shows with electric holiday performances as well.

Town Hall in New York City will host the tour kick off with two nights of electric Hot Tuna on Nov. 29 and 30, with special guest Steve Kimock. The Jefferson Airplane alums will then team up with Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams for 11 shows around the Northeast and Midwest, including stops in Troy, Poughkeepsie and Buffalo. Hot Tuna will then close out 2019 in Florida with shows on Dec. 28 in Clearwater and Dec. 31 in Ft. Lauderdale with an electric performance. Full tour dates can be found below.

Hot Tuna Fall Tour Dates

Nov. 29-30 – The Town Hall – New York, NY*
Dec. 2 – Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center – Bethlehem, PA^
Dec. 3 – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – Troy, NY^
Dec. 5 – Bardavon 1869 Opera House – Poughkeepsie, NY^
Dec. 6 – The Colonial Theatre – Keene, NH^
Dec. 7 – Garde Arts Center – New London, CT^
Dec. 9 – Asbury Hall – Buffalo, NY^
Dec. 10 – The Palace Theatre – Greensburg, PA^
Dec. 11 – Kent Stage – Kent, OH^
Dec. 13 – Park West – Chicago, IL^
Dec. 14 – Fitzgerald – St. Paul, MN^
Dec. 15 – Turner Hall Balroom – Milwaukee, WI^
Dec. 28 – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
Dec. 31 – Parker Playhouse – Fort Lauderdale, FL+

* w/ Steve Kimock
^ w/ Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams

October 1, 2019
How a Led Zeppelin guitar case was stashed on Long Island for 47 Years

On June 15, 1972, Jeff Curtis went to see Led Zeppelin perform at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, and he would leave with a guitar case belonging to Jimmy Page and hold onto it for 47 years.

The case, an original Liften guitar case, famously came with 1958-1960 Gibson Les Paul guitars. While only about 1,500 Sunburst Les Paul guitars were made during this time period, they are regarded as the most prized and demanded guitars by rock musicians and known for their incredible tone. Such notables who played and recorded with 1958-1960 Les Pauls include Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Slash, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, and many other guitar gods.

The case can be seen on the inside cover of Led Zeppelin IV

Jimmy Page owns two of them, but his favorite is his 1959 Les Paul sold to him by Joe Walsh around 1969. Jimmy recorded pretty much all of his iconic Led Zeppelin songs with that guitar, starting with Zeppelin’s second album. Page used a telecaster on the first album before he acquired his ’59 Les Paul.

via LedZeppelin.com

That summer, Led Zeppelin was in the middle of their eighth U.S. tour, and two heavy nights at Nassau Coliseum served as the final East Coast dates of the summer. After the show, Mick Hinton, John Bonham’s drum tech, who Jeff had met the year before at Madison Square Garden, invited Jeff to the stage after the show. Jeff was in the stands behind the stage and shouted to Mick, “How do I get down there?”

Hinton picked up and tossed a guitar case belonging to the Led Zeppelin guitarist to Jeff, who then walked down, past two security checkpoints with the case in hand, up onto the stage, and handed it back to Mick. For years, the case was “hidden under a pile of junk deep in an attic” as Curtis shared with NYS Music. Living in Westbury, Curtis is a guitarist who can be found at open mic nights across Long Island and has performed in Hawaii, California and Sweden.

Curtis shared the full story on Facebook how he wound up with the original case, and was recently able to return it to Jimmy. Read below their photo for the full story.

After the few minutes it took to pack up the drums, he says to me, “You can have that.” I was speechless, to say the least! “Where will the guitar go?” He took me over and showed me Jimmy Page’s number one Les Paul guitar in its brand new anvil road case. The case I was given was being discarded that night since its back was crushed and no longer afforded protection to the guitar. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

So began my decades-long possession of a genuine rock n’ roll artifact. But I also realized from that point onward that it was something I couldn’t talk about. While there have been a small handful of friends over the years who were aware that I had it, I had kept this a deep secret over the past 47 years in fear that someone might either burglarize my house or worse, threaten me in order to steal it. For this reason, I had decided a couple of years ago that I no longer wanted the guitar case.

Despite its certain significant monetary value to a collector, I had also decided that I wouldn’t ever sell it since making money off someone else’s fame is simply against my principles. I decided that I would find a way to personally return it to Jimmy Page. But how to accomplish this? How would I get in touch with the right people to set up a meeting?

Back in July, I went to see the Play It Loud exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Jimmy Page’s number one Les Paul guitar was one of the instruments on display. I got the idea that maybe I could be put in touch with his people via the exhibit’s curator. A few days later, I called the museum and spoke with the curator’s assistant who asked me to send an e-mail with photos, which I did. About two weeks later, I got a call from a gentleman, Perry, who works with Jimmy. He asked to set up a meeting to personally examine the case and take several more detailed photos. About a month later, I received word that Jimmy wanted to meet me and have the case returned.

So, on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in a hotel lounge in New York City, my two daughters, a close friend and I had the pleasure of a 1-hour sit-down and conversation with Jimmy, with him finally getting the guitar case back. When I opened it up, the look on his face was priceless: “What memories this brings back!” “Thank you so much!” In person, he is a genuinely warm and very welcoming gentleman. We talked about Led Zeppelin, he asked about my musical influences, asked my daughters what type of music they enjoyed and various other topics. I gave him copies of both my CDs, which he said he would listen to. He also had brought me a special limited box set edition of Led Zeppelin 2 and signed its book as well as another book I had brought with me. I can honestly say that after the first few minutes, my nervousness completely disappeared and it felt like I was talking with an old friend. Nevertheless, the experience of having had the opportunity to sit down with the very person whose music not only greatly influences my own but also inspired to me to initially pick up and learn to play the guitar almost 50 years ago is something that I will never forget!
Thanks so much Jimmy and thank you Perry! Mission accomplished.

After sitting with Page for an hour, Curtis said of the legendary guitarist, “It was like talking to an old friend.” He continued, “Jimmy was a real gentleman to sit and talk with, not a hint of ego. He asked my daughters about their musical interests, and asked about my influences as well. He made us all feel very comfortable. But it took a week to kind wrap my head around the experience of meeting him for that long.”

This article was originally published by Under the Radar – Covering the Long Island Music Scene and appears as a special to NYS Music. Under the Radar and NYS Music work in partnership to provide readers with in-depth coverage on the local music scene across Long Island. For more, visit BreslauBombers.com.

October 1, 2019
Wild Adriatic hosting third annual Summit Music Festival

Wild Adriatic is bringing friends from all over the country to The Summit Music Festival on Nov. 8 and 9. The event will feature music by Wild Adriatic, Andy Frasco and the UN, Rustic Overtones, Annie in the Water, Chestnut Grove, Let’s Be Leonard, and more. The event will once again be held in Glens Falls at The Queensbury Hotel.

“The team at The Queensbury Hotel has been amazing to work with and we chose this venue because with attendees and performers all staying in the same building, the stage is perfectly set for a memorable weekend of music and unique collaborations.”
– Mateo Vosganian, Summit Organizer and Drummer for Wild Adriatic

The lineup so far includes Wild Adriatic, Andy Frasco and the UN, Rustic Overtones, Annie In the Water, Let’s Be Leonard, Chestnut Grove, Sly Fox & the Hustlers, PJ Duo & Friends, Paradisa, and The East End Boys, with more to be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now through Brown Paper Tickets

While you’re waiting for this year’s event, here’s the recap from 2018:

October 1, 2019
Antibalas Delivers Sweet Afrofunk at Industry City

On Saturday night at Industry City, Antibalas delivered their infectious Afrofunk, closing out the Summer Series presented by City Farm Presents. They were joined by the sassy High and Mighty Brass band, rooted in sounds from New Orleans funk to R&B and hip-hop. Both bands exceeded expectations, despite missing parts of their regular lineup, in this new and exciting venue within a redeveloped section of Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

High and Mighty Brass Band

The High and Mighty Brass band brought their energy and unique covers to Industry City. The bands stealthy line up included Charlie Kay (vocals), Evan Howard (drums), Tyler Tritt (trumpet), Nolan Tsang (trumpet), Dan Lehner (trombone), Corey Wilcox (trombone), Vija Brown (guitar), Chauncey Yearwood (percussion and vocals), and Steve Duffy (sousaphone). Two notable covers included TLC’s “Waterfalls” and Ginuwine’s “Pony.” The band recently released “Pony” on video, shot in their hometown of NYC.

Amayo from Antibalas

Antibalas took the stage and continued the high energy affair with their signature blend of Afrobeat, which incorporates elements of improvisation, jazz, funk and traditional drumming. Vocalist and original member Amayo engaged the crowd with his positive vibes and inspirational spirit throughout the night. The talented band members on stage included Jordan Mclean (trumpet), Marcos Garcia (guitar), Reinaldo De Jesus (percussion), Giancarlo Luiggi (shekere), Timothy J Allen (guitar), Kevin Rackza (drums), Raymon Mason (trumpet), Eric Biondo (trumpet), Michael Buckley (baritone sax), Lynn Ligammari (saxophone), and Vince Chiarito (bass). Notably missing from the lineup was the founder, saxophonist Martin Perna, however the replacements held their own, making for a memorable night of music in Brooklyn.

Antibalas Horns

October 1, 2019
National Sawdust set to host Resonator Festival on October 5
Resonator Festival, being held this Saturday at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, is what happens when your wildest musical daydreams get a chance to come to fruition. With a curated lineup of the best of NYC’s underground music scene, you’ll find once in a lifetime sets where two acts come together on stage to exchange ideas through performance, including supergroup collaborations you’ve always wanted to see, and some you’ve yet to imagine. Innovative, groundbreaking and forward thinking artists join forces with others to explore the boundaries of modern sound.

An extension of a belief in beauty through collaboration, Resonator Festival celebrates and showcases this musical movement. Hosted by Resonator and National Sawdust, this event will be nothing short of a party, where the sounds of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, soul and rock come crashing upon each other.

There’s nothing complicated at Resonator Festival: good friends, good vibes, and good music. When people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and beyond are given the space to freely exist, and the equal representation they deserve, there is no limit to the change that can be made in the world.

This year’s festival is Saturday, October 5, with shows from 4-7 pm and 8pm-12am. NYC ensemble ShoutHouse will be collaborating with hip-hop dancer/choreographer Quilan Arnold, MC Nuri Hazzard, and soloist Connell Thompson, premiering new songs by Will Healy, Jesse Greenberg, and Alix Goffic, with support from the Brooklyn Arts Council. For more info visit National Sawdust for details.
Schedule:

Music all-day by: DJ Likwuid

Show 1:
11pm – Midnight: Royal Khaoz x QNA
10pm – 11pm: ShoutHouse
9pm – 10pm: Edward Spliffington Big Band
8pm – 9pm: OJ in the Yams

Show 2:
6pm – 7pm: Olivia K x Jahlani Roberts Steel Pan Orchestra
5pm – 6pm: EARTHTONE x MNFST
4pm – 5pm: WSABI Fox x Dizzy SenZe
October 1, 2019
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announces fall creative arts programming

This fall, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, will offer a plethora of museum education and creative arts programming apt for all ages.  Bethel Woods serves thousands annually and offers programs for children, families, teens and adults. These immersive and enriching programs focus on inspiring creativity and thoughtfulness through fun.

Continuing the celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the greatest festival of all time, the Center’s programming echoes sentiments first made by 450,000 people searching for a place to speak their minds and share in the power of peace and music. Today, Bethel Woods provides guests a place where they are able to enjoy time spent fostering shared experiences and discovering new hobbies.

Each Thursday through October 30, Bethel Woods will host a support group for family members impacted by the addiction of a loved one. Creative Arts Therapy offers family members an opportunity to awaken their creativity in a supportive, community-centered process that will lead to emotional release, self-compassion and new insight. Additionally, Bethel Woods is proud to launch a partnership with Safe Homes of Orange County, co-facilitating a 12-month Creative Arts Therapy program for their clients and children. Licensed Art Therapists from Bethel Woods will be on site to show how art, music, and creative activity can foster new ways to express emotions and connect with one another.

School-based programming includes Explore the ’60s, a free for Sullivan County schools field trip program built around K-12 curriculum drawing on the content in The Museum and encouraging students to connect the ideals of the ’60s to relevant issues today. E3: Engage. Experience. Explore. brings professional performers into local classrooms (and students to Bethel Woods) for hands-on workshops. These programs ignite creativity and inspire children and their families through the arts.

October 28-November 1 – Story Pirates celebrate the thoughts, ideas, and creative habits of today’s youth. The group of change-makers returns to Sullivan County elementary classrooms for fun, interactive story creating and telling. The week-long residency culminates with a free community performance in the Event Gallery on November 2 featuring some of the Pirates’ greatest hits and the world premiere of sketches created by local students, for all to enjoy!

Plus, those who attend A Night at the Museum Sleepover the night before will be the first through the doors for the Story Pirates performance and have reserved seats. To add, sleepover attendees will experience the Museum during after-hours, hunt for treasure in the Special Exhibit, take a late night walk to the historic field, and take part in a pirate raid with Story Pirates!

November 4-8 – The New York-based, six-piece band Soul Inscribed uses hip-hop as a medium for middle school students to express themselves through projection, dance, and spoken word. On November 8, Soul Inscribed performs in the Event Gallery for a free, community evening performance.

Each Saturday through November 23, Bethel Woods welcomes museum guests to participate in drop-in workshops at The Museum at Bethel Woods.  Inspired by the Museum’s collections, special exhibitions, and the spirit of the ’60s, topics rotate on a weekly basis, pairing introductory art-making skills with peace and togetherness. Upcoming workshops include:
                October 5: No-Sew Cork Card Holder
                October 12: Sweet Dreams Hops Pillow
                October 19: Message Bracelets
                October 27: Trickster Masks*
                November 2: Puppets and Pirates
                November 9: Winged Wind Chime
                November 16: Macrame
                November 23: Gratitud-i-Luminaria

*As part of Halloween at the Woods – a free day of family fun at The Museum at Bethel Woods.
Drop-in sessions are free with a suggested donation of $10; no pre-registration is required.

Two separate five-week creative workshops will be offered throughout the fall for artists of all ages, from infants to teens, with an emphasis on active and thoughtful creation in art, music, printmaking, sculpture, design and theater. The first Studio at the Woods session takes place on Saturdays, September 21-October 19 and the second session takes place on Saturdays, October 26-November 23.  These workshops are fee-based, though tuition assistance is available based on financial need.

PLAY: The Classics returns this year to the Event Gallery. Presented in collaboration with Shandelee Music Festival, the series offers an affordable opportunity for people of all ages to develop an appreciation for the classics. The series shines a spotlight on young emerging artists and chamber ensembles and makes classical music accessible.

October 6: Afternoon of Chamber Music with Borisevich Duo
The Borisevich Duo, featuring pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, is an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duet, frequently performing across the United States and Europe. Mr. Borisevich and Ms. Loukachkina are winners of numerous international music competitions and have collectively performed on world renown stages such as The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC) and Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory (Moscow, Russia), among others.

April 26, 2020: Afternoon of Choral Artistry featuring Young People’s Chorus of New York City
Francisco Núñez, whose awards and recognitions include: Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year Award, MacArthur Fellow, ASCAP Victor Herbert Award, New York Choral Society’s Choral Excellence Award, and Bang on a Can’s Visionary Award, is the Founder and Conductor of Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

Celebrating the power and possibility of the sixties, the Vibrations series explores what that decade means to us today. Final events within the series include:

September 28: Framing History
Woodstock photographers Elliott Landy, Lisa Law and Baron Wolman are welcomed back to the historic site for a panel to discuss how their photographs shaped the festival narrative.

October 2: Youth Leadership Day
During this day-long summit, local high school and college students will examine how they can find their passion and purpose through keynote presentations and interactive sessions.

For more information on upcoming programs, tuition assistance, and registration, please visit BethelWoodsCenter.org.

September 30, 2019