Concert Calendar
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm (signup 5-7pm) 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!
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Fri, 5/24, 8:30pm BROTHER SUN, featuring Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway & Joe Jencks
National touring artists Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor have made their mark as veteran touring singer-songwriters. But, Brother Sun is no songwriter's round. The trio's harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a call to arms. Fusing folk, Americana, blues, pop, jazz, rock and a cappella singing, Brother Sun is an explosion of musical diversity and harmony in the finest of male singing traditions. From three major points on the map – Chicago, Boston, and New York – Joe, Greg and Pat celebrate the amazing power of singing together, their rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, bouzouki and piano. | Brother Sun's home (w/ audio & video ♪) | FB | watch ♪ | listen ♪
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Sat, 5/25, 8:30pm DEAN FRIEDMAN; guest Paul Stafford
Returning after a long absence from the Towne Crier's stage, Dean Friedman first marked his entry into pop consciousness with the top 20 chart success of his infectious hit single, Ariel, a quirkily irresistible and uncategorizable pop song about a free spirited, pot-smoking, vegetarian Jewish girl in a peasant blouse who lived, as the lyric goes, "...way on the other side of the Hudson." Friedman scored again with the release of his follow up album, "Well, Well," Said The Rocking Chair, and the now classic hit single, Lucky Stars. This magical duet, performed with singer Denise Marsa, zoomed to the top of the UK singles charts, going instantly gold. Lucky Stars paved the way for a slew of Friedman hits, including familiar radio staples such as Lydia, Rocking Chair, McDonald's Girl and Woman Of Mine. Friedman's latest CD, Submarine Races, has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with lyrical soundscapes and story-songs, bursting with life, love and survival in a surreal world. | Dean Friedman's home | FB | watch ♪ | listen ♪
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Sun, 5/26, 7:30pm HEY BABY Band; guest Don Lowe
This year marks the 30th anniversary of The Hey Baby Band. The concept was brought to the stage by Jimmy Ekizian, Hey Baby's remarkable lead singer and trumpet player. Uninspired by the MTV revolution of the '80s, Jimmy launched a band capable of recapturing the magic of the music from the '60s and '70s. R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues and Rock 'n' Roll make up the foundation that keeps the magic alive. "Hey Baby" recreates the music of Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Van Morrison, Chicago, Sly & The Family Stone, The Beatles, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Santana, The Allman Brothers, War, Elvis Costello and many others – with a signature sound all their own. Infectious rhythms and dynamic horns keep the crowds dancing to the very last note. | The Hey Baby Band's home (w/audio ♪)
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Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm, signup 5-7pm OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Fri, 5/31, 8:30pm The McKRELLS with Kevin McKrell, Chris Leske, Doug Moody and Rick Bedrosian
Join us for a special appearance of The McKrells' blend of Celtic, American folk, and bluegrass – a truly unique musical experience. Their tours, radio airplay, television appearances and record sales earned them rave reviews & standing ovations throughout the United States. :|: Kevin McKrell has been a founding member of some very popular bands – first and foremost Celtic group Donnybrook Fair and, of course, The McKrells! This singer-songerwriter has appeared on the stage of Carnegie Hall to standing ovations, and has shared other stages with the Furey Brothers, The Battlefield Band, Altan, Mary Black, Solas, Travis Tritt, Lonestar, Allison Krause and Sam Bush, to name a few; and his songs have been recorded & performed by many groups, including folk giants, The Kingston Trio. :|: Pawling's own Chris Leske (banjo, mandolin, vocals) won first place honors in New York and New England banjo competitions as a young teen in the early '70s. In 1984, Chris won First Place in the National Banjo Championship at the famous Walnut Valley Competition in Winfield, Kansas. Chris's abilities on lead guitar were featured on two European tours with world-renowned banjoist Bill Keith and Nashville producer Jim Rooney. He was accepted for a banjo seat at Opryland USA the same year, but declined – favoring a special opportunity to tour Europe. Chris also appeared at Carnegie Hall and toured Ireland frequently with The McKrells.
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Sat, 6/1, 8:30pm LUCY KAPLANSKY; guest Rick Snyder
Lucy Kaplansky is a rare vocal talent, "a truly gifted performer...full of enchanting songs" (New York Times). Blending country, folk and pop styles, she has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh, whether singing her own sweet originals, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy's iconic voice has been featured in film and on television, including commercials like Chevrolet's iconic "Heartbeat of America" jingle. A Billboard-charting singer and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records, she has topped the folk and Americana radio charts and has been featured on shows throughout the world from NPR's Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers, Lucy has sung on countless records, performing with Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. | Lucy Kaplansky's home (w/ audio & video ♪) | FB | watch ♪ | listen ♪
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Sun, 6/2, 1 PM MATINEE MUSIC COTTAGE SHOWCASE
This matinee will be a showcase of students from The Music Cottage, a musical training facility in Brewster, New York offering instruction in all instruments. The Music Cottage is pleased to present talented young performers on a variety of instruments. Join us in supporting this talented group of young musicians. Co-director George Krzyzewski – who has performed nationally and internationally, and has been teaching students here in the Hudson Valley for over twenty years – will host the showcase. | Music Cottage's home
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Sun, 6/2, 7 PM FINAL PAWLING OPEN MIC FINALS ~ Invitational Round
Since 1988, the Towne Crier has hosted Open Mics which have attracted musicians from all over the Hudson Valley and the tri-state area. It has been referred to by many as the finest open mic in the northeast because of the comfortable, respectful atmosphere and good sound. This open mic attracts high-caliber talent, some of which have gone on to become national attractions, such as Sloan Wainwright, "Gandalf Murphy," The Mammals, etc. This will be the last open mic finals here, so come out to say goodbye to the TCC's Pawling Open Mic community!
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Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm, signup 5-7pm OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Fri, 6/7, 8:30pm CHRIS TRAPPER; guest Kate Flanigan
Chris Trapper is a modern day folk-singer whose live show is a favorite among fans of alt-acoustic music. Chris' organic understanding of classic pop melody is infectious. His on-stage persona is warm and inclusive, his songs speak to the heart and to everyday experiences. Chris is perhaps most known for his original song This Time, the #1 selling tune on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for August Rush. Original frontman for beloved '90s alternative rock band, The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career with original tunes on 5 solo CDs, a variety of film and TV placements, and the distinction of having co-written the focus tracks on Fortune's Favour, the gold record from Canadian band Great Big Sea. | Chris Trapper's home | watch ♪ | listen ♪
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Sat, 6/8, 8:30pm DAVE ALVIN & The Guilty Ones; guest David Ray
Dave Alvin, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and self-described "barroom guitarist," is widely considered to be one of the pivotal founders of the current Americana music scene. A fourth generation Californian, Dave Alvin grew up in Downey, California as the local landscape quickly evolved from orange groves and dairy farms to tract homes and freeways. He went on to found The Blasters with his brother, Phil, a group he left to go on to other bands including "X" and The Knitters, record solo projects such as King Of California, and to head project groups such as The Guilty Men and The Guilty Women. As Dave says with sly chuckle, "My songs are not necessarily true, but they're all autobiographical." | Dave Alvin's home (w/video ♪) | watch ♪
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Sun, 6/9, 7:30pm "Farewell To Pawling Concert" with The GRAND SLAMBOVIANS
Come out to the Towne Crier's final concert in Pawling before our move to Beacon, NY! :|: The Grand Slambovians (formerly Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams) have been called "the hillbilly Pink Floyd," which is an apt description, particularly if you throw in elements of Incredible String Band, Neil Young, The Band, Dylan and maybe even some Frank Zappa as well – a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. At the same time, their sound and even their songs feel so familiar, so classic, it's as if you've been listening to these characters all your life. Upon returning recently from the U.K. this fall where they spread their contagious brand of quirky Americana from Glasgow to Penzance, the band completed work on their fourth studio album, The Grand Slambovians. The advent of The Grand Slambovians is both the band's latest reincarnation and the title of their new, soul stirring album. | The Grand Slambovians' home (w/ audio & video ♪) | FB | watch ♪ | listen/download ♪
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Towne Crier Cafe
Open evenings Wed thru Sun; Closed Mon & Tues
130 Route 22, Pawling, NY · (845) 855-1300
