UPDATES:
We just got word that Rep. John Hall & Friends will be participating in our Valentine's Day benefit concert ~ "Open Your Heart To Haiti" ~ in an effort to help relieve the tragic suffering in Haiti ... also featuring Joe K, Chris Baron (lead singer of The Spin Doctors), plus a number of artists from the Hudson Valley music community. more info | donations/tickets

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Show time on Fridays & Saturdays is 8:30pm, Sundays 7:30pm
unless otherwise noted

Every Wednesday, 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT ~ The Towne Crier Cafe's Open Mics attract aspiring musicians from all over the Hudson Valley & beyond, having been referred to by many as the finest open mic in the northeast with its comfortable, respectful atmosphere and good sound. It attracts a range of musicians from budding 5-year-old beginners to musicians whose careers are starting to bloom! ... more | sign up

Thursday, 2/11, 7pm: THE CIRCLE – Songwriters In The Round
As the name implies, this is an open acoustic evening ...an "open mic" without a microphone, sound system or stage between the performers and listeners – and nothing to get in the way of interactions, improvisations and the growth of the music! Every 1st Thursday of the month. ... more

Friday, 2/12, 8:30pm - JOE LOUIS WALKER Band; with special guest MICHAEL PACKER Blues Band :|: Multiple Grammy & WC Handy Award winner Joe Louis Walker is one of the most heralded blues artists of our time. Joe Louis is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, a unique singer and a prolific songwriter who has earned himself a legion of dedicated fans around the world. Walker has recorded with the likes of BB King, James Cotton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Huey Lewis, Branford Marsalis and Ike Turner, with a discography that includes 19 solo albums, 2 live DVDs, and a plethora of compilations & guest appearances. Joe Louis Walker is already being referred to within the blues world as a "living legend...more | tickets

Saturday, 2/13, 8:30pm - MARY FAHL with Glen Patscha & Byron Isaacs of Ollabelle
Drawing on such diverse sources as classical, world music, American art song, as well as the thinking man's folk-pop, Mary Fahl, the former lead singer of the acclaimed alt-pop band "October Project," sings in an earthy, viscerally powerful contralto that Boston Globe critic Steve Morse calls "a voice for the gods." Since her October Project days, Fahl has recorded albums for Sony Classical and V2 Records and will perform some of those songs, several new works, as well as an October Project song or two. Mary performs this show as an acoustic trio with Glenn Patscha and Byron Isaacs of "Ollabelle." ...more | tickets

Sunday matinee, 2/14, 1pm - OPEN YOUR HEART TO HAITI ~ A Valentine's Day Fundraiser, featuring CHRIS BARON (of the Spin Doctors); Rep. JOHN HALL & FRIENDS; JOE K. BAND; HOPE MACHINE; FIRECRACKERS; and LAUREN BONEVENIA
Moved by the horror the earthquake in Haiti has caused, the Hudson Valley music community, lead by Joe K (Krzyzewski), has come together to help the unfortunate victims. When Chris Barron (Spin Doctors' lead singer) heard about this effort in our community, he generously offered to participate. All proceeds will go directly to the Doctors Without Borders Haitian Fund. ...more | tickets

Sunday evening, 2/14, 7:30pm - CJ CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND
CJ Chenier, son of the late Clifton Chenier ~ "King of Zydeco" ~ is a living legacy, having joined his father's Red Hot Louisiana Band in 1978, then leading it before Clifton's passing in 1987. Long since dubbed "the crown prince of Zydeco," this is one prince that has more than earned his title. His commanding personality & strong voice combine with his great accordion playing to kindle the dancing spirit of zydeco wherever he performs. Zydeco does not only survive, it spawns new life in those who venture to experience Chenier's shows...more | tickets

Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Friday, 2/19, 8:30pm - DAVID SANCIOUS - JIM WEIDER Blues Project with Joe Bonadio and John Conte :|: David Sancious first came to the music industry as an original member of Bruce Springsteens' E Street Band. Also a composer and producer, David has recorded and toured with a wide variety of some of the most notable talent in the music industry, including Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Seal, Santana and Natalie Merchant. :|: JIM WEIDER ~ former member of the legendary group THE BAND ~ has been featured on numerous albums, films, videos and television appearances, including a 1990 performance with The Band and Ronnie Hawkins at The Berlin Wall; The Bob Dylan Tribute at Madison Square Garden; and a 1995 appearance on the A&E Biography documentary The Authorized Video Biography The Band. :|: David & Jim will be joined by two highly seasoned musicians - Joe Bonadio on drums and John Conte on bass. We're looking forward to this very special, possibly "once in a lifetime" show – don't miss it!...more | tickets

Saturday, 2/20, 8:30pm - COMMANDER CODY BAND; also PROF. LOUIE & The Crowmatix
We are looking forward to the return of these two fun, high-powered bands to our stage! Commander Cody & Professor Louie formed a relationship as a result of their previous twin bills at the Towne Crier Cafe, resulting in Commander Cody's new, long-awaited album produced by "Professor Louie." ...more | tickets

Sunday, 2/21, 4pm matinee - SHOWCASE, featuring...
Neal Gomberg; Susan Kane; and Don Lowe
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Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Friday, 2/26, 8:30pm - CHRISTINE LAVIN; and BUSKIN & BATTEAU
This was such a great combination last fall, we wanted to give you another opportuntity to see this great show! CHRISTINE LAVIN’s smart and funny take on contemporary life and foible make for a one-of-a-kind concert. As a songwriter, she brings the shrewd insight & wit of a humor columnist together with a novelist's eye for evocative details. While the title of her 19th solo album may sound like a disclaimer ~ I Don’t Make This Stuff Up... I Just Make It Rhyme ~ it is clear she’s an expert on our days and our ways. :|: After a thirteen-year hiatus to 1) be dads, and 2) take a nap, BUSKIN & BATTEAU have just put the finishing touches on their long-anticipated new CD and are back on the road again! In their new album and in their performances, they continue to offer their audiences "an irresistible amalgam of melodic, sensual pop, folkie grit and killer wit." -Washington Post...more | tickets

Saturday, 2/27, 8:30pm - ALEXIS P. SUTER Band
We are bringing Alexis P. Suter back sooner than usual to give those of you who missed her powerhouse blues singing & her exceptional band another opportunity to catch this must-see show! Her last couple of appearances have been sensational, with overwhelming, standing ovation responses. Alexis P. Suter is a rising star on the roots, blues and soul scene. Her powerful bass/baritone voice, seasoned with raw emotion and a wide streak of attitude, has won the praise of greats from B.B. King to Levon Helm. Suter's Band regularly perform at the acclaimed Levon Helm Midnight Ramble Sessions in Woodstock, NY. "It's a rare thing to share the stage with great talent like that young lady!" -BB King...more | tickets

Sunday, 2/28, 4pm matinee - BEREZNAK BROTHERS Band; also special guest Anthony K Band :|: The Bereznak Brothers Band is a dynamic, genre-bridging group fronted by twin brother singer-songwriter-guitarists Michael & David Bereznak, who have literally been living for music since they were six years old. Seamlessly fusing together elements of '80s & '90s rock, heartland rock and current pop/rock, they flawlessly use their signature brand of vocal harmonies, tasteful guitar, and pop song writing sensibility to create a musical tour de force with timeless songs that gracefully touch upon the issues of growing up in a small town, family strength, friendship, love, and loneliness...more | tickets

Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Thursday, 2/4, 7pm: THE CIRCLE – Songwriters In The Round
As the name implies, this is an open acoustic evening ...an "open mic" without a microphone, sound system or stage between the performers and listeners – and nothing to get in the way of interactions, improvisations and the growth of the music! Every 1st Thursday of the month. ... more

Friday, 3/5, 8:30pm ARLEN ROTH BAND
Known as "The Master of the Telecaster," music lovers consider Arlen Roth "the guitarist's guitarist." His legendary guitar prowess crosses all genres, all styles, and all types of guitar playing, including one of his specialties, slide guitar. He fluidly moves from folk and blues to country tunes, and has played some of the most resounding rock ever recorded. "One of The Top 100 Influential Guitarists of the Century." - Vintage Guitar Magazine ...more | tickets

Saturday, 3/6, 8:30pm - FRED EAGLESMITH
A fiercely independent and original artist, Fred Eaglesmith's devoted fans follow him from one show to another to savor what one reviewer calls the "fury and fun" of his concerts – frequently as hilarious as the best stand-up comedians. Drawing from folk, country, rock, gospel, old-time music and bluegrass (he's the only Canadian to ever write a #1 bluegrass hit), Eaglesmith's 17 albums have consistently evoked critical raves while also hitting the upper reaches of americana charts. Fellow songwriters regularly record his songs and sing his praises; Martin Scorsese and James Caan have used his compositions in film projects; his songs have even become part of the course curriculum at 2 colleges. New Yorker magazine said it best: "If you're missing Fred Eaglesmith, you're really missing out."...more | tickets

Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Friday, 3/12, 8:30pm - JIM DAWSON; also LORI LIEBERMAN
Jim Dawson is one of the great singer/songwriters of our generation with a large body of intensely loyal admirers of his songwriting and his amazing voice. He's warm, genuine and personable – and his magic is especially powerful in concert. With a recording career that has continued to grow since the 1970s, Jim's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Mary Travers and Elmo (from Sesame Street). :|: Jim says that "A long time ago, Lori Lieberman and I shared a week at perhaps the most influential nightclubs in the world. We killed the joint. As a singer, songwriter, recording and performance artist, to this day Lori remains among the upper echelon of American musical artists. Her breathtaking voice, often like warm honey, her honest and beautiful songs, her exquisite arrangements, the utter integrity of her presentation and her gentle connection to our souls reminds us softly of our human condition."...more | tickets

Saturday, 3/13, 8:30pm - THE CLANCY TRADITION St. Patrick's Day Celebration
The Clancy Tradition's origins are found in Ireland in the 1950s, when the Clancy family of Moy (in County Tyrone) formed a Ceili Band, playing at Irish country dances and concerts throughout Ireland. In 1960, brothers Pat, Eugene and Brendan Clancy left to tour the United States as the Irish Ramblers, playing at clubs like Gerde's Folk City & Carnegie Hall(!), and recording an album for Electra (The Patriot Game). Their musical tradition is currently being passed to the next generation with "The Clancy Tradition": Eugene Clancy on guitar & vocals, his daughter Rosemary Clancy on fiddle & mandolin, Eugen's son John Clancy on bass, Pat Clancy on piano & accordion, his daughter Liadain Clancy singing and Mike Melanophy on button accordion. We are honored that they chose the Towne Crier Cafe's stage to perform & record their live album...more | tickets

Sunday, 3/14, 7:30pm - POGEY
For the last 5 years, POGEY has been bringing audiences to their feet all over Canada and the United States with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary music. POGEY's six members combine fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and banjo with electric guitar, bass, drums and four part vocal harmonies to produce their trademark "Nova Scotia Sound." POGEY's high octane and fully interactive stage shows have kept the band in high demand at major festivals, conferences and top clubs. After a showcase at Canada's East Coast Music Awards, POGEY was recruited to perform the Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Great American Irish Festivals. The band is no slouch in their small home town of Antigonish Nova Scotia either – averaging 8,000 at the annual "Canada Day POGEY Party" where they are the only band on the bill...more | tickets

Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Friday, 3/19, 8:30pm Frankie Gavin & DE DANNAN from Ireland
Frankie Gavin is one of the genuine legends of Irish music. From his first TV appearance, playing the tin-whistle when he was seven, through sixteen albums with the seminal Dé Dannan, seven solo albums, his adventures in the realms of Jazz, Gospel, and Klezmer, to appearances and recordings with such luminaries as Earl Scruggs, Stephane Grapelli, Sir Yehudi Menuhin and The Rolling Stones, 'the prince of Irish fiddlers' is one of the outstanding performers of the past thirty years. Part of Frankie Gavin's enduring appeal lies in his astounding technical ability and unceasing quest for innovation. Most pertinent of all is the knack he has for imparting to his audience his own enthusiasm & sheer joy – the magic of great music-making...more | tickets

Saturday, 3/20, 8:30pm - VANEECE THOMAS
Vaneese Thomas' many talents have made her a sought-after solo performer as well as a desired vocalist, contributing to the projects and performances of Luciano Pavarotti, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, BB King, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Joe Cocker, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Patti LaBelle ...and Aretha Franklin rarely performs without her! Vaneese's mission is to continue the legacy set by her influential father, legendary R&B musician Rufus Thomas, but she has also cultivated her own style by blending all the influences of her background: R&B, gospel, blues and jazz. In addition to singing (she had a Top Ten R&B hit herself in 1987 – Let's Talk it Over), Vaneese has produced recordings, created vocal arrangements and written songs for Dianna Ross, Patti Austin, Freddie Jackson and Larry Coryell, also working with renowned producer Phil Ramone along the way. Williams' movie & TV credits include Disney's Hercules, Anastasia, The First Wives Club, Everyone Says I Love You, PBS's Shining Time Station and appearances on Letterman, Conan O'Brien and NBC's Today...more | tickets

Wednesdays at 7pm: OPEN MIC NIGHT
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      Friday, 3/26, 8:30pm - DEBBIE DAVIES Blues Band ... more | tickets
      Saturday, 3/27, 8:30pm - CARAVAN OF THIEVES ... more | tickets
      Friday, 4/9, 8:30pmDAVID JACOBS-STRAIN; and BROOKS WILLIAMS ... more | tickets
      Friday, 6/11, 8:30pm - TONY TRISCHKA and TIM ERIKSEN ... more | tickets
      Saturday, 6/19, 8:30pm SLOAN WAINWRIGHT BAND ... more | tickets
      Saturday, 10/9, 8:30pm An evening with LEO KOTTKE ... more | tickets
      Saturday, 10/16, 8:30pm - FAIRPORT CONVENTION ... more | tickets

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