john street jam

Some of you may have heard of (or even played at) the John Street Jam in Saugherties. A couple have been running it for quite a few years but are now retiring the show. It is a pity, because they brought together 8 of the best singer/songwriter folk/rock/pop/blues musicians in the greater area to play in the round, taking turns. Always a wonderful show and known for having fantastic musical talent.

Well, I am wondering if a model like that would be possible locally here. We have the musical talent (they ran monthly for many years, and many folks from this area were included), but we would need people to help organize it, equipment for sound, people to advertise it, and a place to have it.

I could certainly work on it, but I doubt I could do it all myself. I am wondering if there is any interest in bringing a hudson/columbia county style john street jam here....

THANK YOU ASCAP

THIS SERIES OF ORIGINAL SINGER/SONGWRITERS CONCERTS AND THE SONG CIRCLE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN, BECAUSE OF ASCAP REQUIRING MORE MONEY FOR FEES THAN WE ARE ABLE TO PAY. SORRY TO ALL THE ARTISTS AND SORRY TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS. WE KNOW HOW MUCH JOY MUSIC BRINGS TO YOUR LIFE.

Hudson Busk Feb 16th!

You may have been walking down Warren Street some summer day and noticed a small group of people, usually by Mexican Radio, singing and playing and laughing and having a great time…. THAT was Hudson Busk. Known for wonderful harmonies, energetic playing and just an all-around great time, Hudson Busk brings their unique music to the indoors at REV on THIS SATURDAY!!! Stop by for the coffee, Stay for the art…..  No Cover, tips appreciated.

http://hudsonbusk.blogspot.com/

http://www.marilynmillermusic.com

http://www.betsik.com/

Tom Gizzi February 23

Play regularly at Red Lion Inn Stockbridge, Ma

Mission bar in Pittsfield, ma

Several galleries in Berkshire county

Have been playing for the elderly at assisted living homes for about 15 years 70 gigs a year in RI, NY Ma. and Fl.

Studied music theory at BCC and Simons Rock

Worked as assistant music teacher assisting in songwriting at Lenox Memorial HS

Play at Gypsy Joynt in GB Ma.

Played at Delray Fairs in south fla.

I play wherever I can get a gig

Chris Merenda-March 2

Great Blue a/k/a Shirl Lawrence & Steve Kaplan on April 27

Great Blue is flying north to Columbia County!

Shirl Lawrence & Steve Kaplan (a/k/a Great Blue) will bring their eclectic mix of acoustic treats to the Singer/Songwriter Showcase Series at REV Coffeehouse. 
Shirl Lawrence and Steve Kaplan have been singing together for more than three decades. In recent years, their beautifully crafted harmonies have been heard at coffeehouses in their native Hudson Valley. They have been singing at Clearwater festivals for more than a decade as members of the Walkabout Chorus and the Sloopsingers. Their eclectic musical sources include Kate Wolf’s haunting ballads and songs echoing Clearwater’s environmental message. One Woody Guthrie sailor who ought to know said Steve’s “We’ll Make It to Coxsackie” truly described how it felt to be in a Hudson River storm. Listeners often comment about the beautiful sounds Shirl’s voice has graced them with. This duo is now called “Great Blue” after the observant heron they often find during their kayak trips.

George Cronin and Cecilia Dahl--March 23

https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeCroninAndCeciliaDahl Singer Songwriters George Cronin & Cecilia Dahl perform regularly on MA South Shore as a duo, and also with Chip Canty as part of the trio "Guys and Dahl" Description COMMENTS FROM OUR GUESTBOOK: "Great new originals. Smoooooth!!! Listening to Guys and Dahl, its like Carly Simon and James Taylor hooked up again!!!" "To be able to look friends in the eye and tell them their music is incredible,......and mean it 110%....I'm proud of you guys!" - Mark. "Hey Guys I just love your sound! The harmonies are flawless and the way you deliver the song is simple, yet pulls you in. I've no doubt you will do well as the world finds out about you! Best of Luck."