Tom Heany is a Hudson Valley singer, songwriter and guitarist. His songs call to mind traditional American music and the songs of the ’30s and ’40s. He has released a CD, Reservoir, and an EP, Dogs in the Water, and is hip-deep in his latest musical project, If I Had God’s Ear. He is also the author of First, Learn to Practice.
Original folk-pop with a solid beat and vibrant vocal harmonies.
Avalanche at Dawn plays a unique variety of original music–folk-pop, rock, Americana, piano ballads–rich in vocal harmonies, a solid beat and tuneful melodies. We recently released Daylight, our second CD, and are now back in the studio recording our third album. Our band members bring diverse musical and songwriting influences–rock, pop, soul, jazz, the Great American Songbook– to our distinctive sound.
Featuring the music of Guy Klucevsek and, of course, Bach!
Bachtopus is an accordion ensemble based in New York City that performs music by contemporary composers and Johann Sebastian Bach. The ensemble was born out of a fruitful musical duet between Robert Duncan and Mayumi Miyaoka, who partnered during the Winter of 2011. Denise Koncelik and Peter Flint, who were members of the Brooklyn Accordion Club, joined the duet to play Bach’s organ music, which is well suited to the accordion. The group soon shifted focus to become one of the few accordion ensembles in the United States that focuses on new music. Having established a large repertoire in just a few years, Bachtopus seeks to play more original compositions, commissioned works, and contemporary music that is interesting, accessible, and grounded in traditional folk music.
Erik Blicker Trio playing Blues, Classic Rock and Originals
Erik Blicker is an avid fan and performer of American blues and rock music. Inspired by the British greats.
Residencies in NYC have proved a fertile ground to collaborate with some of the greatest blues and jazz musicians in New York City.
Loungey glitchy lofi house. Daft Punk meets late 90s Warp Records.
Company Dumps is an electronic music collective based out of King Killer Studios in Brooklyn, NY. At its helm is King Killer owner Dave Bunting alongside long-time collaborators Joe Pepitone & Ian Elkind. The group has been multi-tracking live daw-less synth and drum machine jams since 2018, sometimes releasing poppier distillations of these songs as Co_du (as well as playing a role in a larger universe with them). They will be performing songs from their debut record *We Just Work Here* intermingled with some funky improvised synth and drum machine jams that will keep your toes tapping!
Soulful Americana Country Rock Led By Hawaiian Born Miyuki Furtado
“Writing music to me is like exercise – you have to do it every day, whenever you can, and you just have to keep doing it. I think that’s the most important part of writing of any kind,” says Miyuki Furtado, singer and songwriter of the New York-based duo Divining Rod.
Furtado is no stranger to the struggle of finding time to write. After leaving The Rogers Sisters mid-tour in Norway, he returned home just before his daughter was born. Now, in between his daughter’s naps and repairing the old house north of New York where he lives with his family, Furtado still makes time to write music.
A self-described musical omnivore, Furtado grew up in Hawaii, where country, reggae, and hip-hop were popular, shaping his tastes and defining his style in the early aughts of his life. Now, Divining Rod is preparing to release their first LP, Return to Crystal Cove, wherein Furtado and bandmate Patrick Harmon have fashioned something truly unique, stuffing a grab bag full of influences ranging from Kris Kristofferson to Sonic Youth into a journey through moments both significant and insignificant in Furtado’s life.
Inspired lyrically by Furtado’s Hawaiian upbringing, snippets of New York City life, and the challenges of fatherhood (among other things), Return to Crystal Cove is due for release in November 2018. And it’s an absolute pleasure to behold: an evocative expedition full of strong melodic stylings, highly ocular lyrics, and redolent soundscapes that are sure to inspire connection and hope in those who listen.
Kofi is an internationally known master drummer. He has played with Baba Olatunje, Mickey Hart, Baba Camara, Sikiru and Giovanni to mention a few. Kofi will teach techniques of low bass, high tone, slap which lead into Kpanlogo rhythm, originally from the Ga tribe of Ghana 🇬🇭.
Participants will experience polyrhythm in drumming, voice, and movement and fun, ending with a free form improvisation. Open to all levels. Bring a chair and your drum.
Backyard Stage Stomp n’ Twang
Formed high up on a hill in Dobbs Ferry, NY in 2007, Greetings From Anywhere mashes folk, blues, bluegrass and country into a unique roots-rock hybrid, performing with the gritty, impromptu abandon of a good-old-time garage band. Veterans of the NYC and Hudson Valley club, pub and festival circuit, GFA features a wide array of original songs alongside select feel-good covers.
Singer-songwriter who refuses to commit to a single genre.
Ursula Hansberry is an emerging Americana singer-songwriter from Dobbs Ferry, NY. She has been performing her original music throughout the Rivertowns over the past several years. Her influences range from Dave Matthews to Ryan Bingham to Tracy Chapman.
Tom Heany is a Hudson Valley singer, songwriter and guitarist. His songs call to mind traditional American music and the songs of the ’30s and ’40s. He has released a CD, Reservoir, and an EP, Dogs in the Water, and is hip-deep in his latest musical project, If I Had God’s Ear. He is also the author of First, Learn to Practice.
Organic World Music incorporating Native American, African, and Middle Eastern instruments.
Hudson Valley Sally is a folk trio in the tradition of Pete Seeger, loving audience participation. They are known for their tight harmonies and joyful sound. Their music is designed to make you think and inspire hope.
Retro garage instrumental party rock with an edge and original flair.
Pass the Poi brings the noise to the party in the spirit of surf and garage rock. Featuring legendary drummer Stephen Bombardiere and bass maven Rich Atkins, PTP can rock originals by guitarists Barrett Heaton and Joel Barkow or tasty nuggets that are there at the edges of your rock memory.
Original and jazz compositions that explore eclectic musical colors.
The Pittson Family Band, based in New York, brings together three accomplished performers who are continually pushing the boundaries of their instrument, and exploring eclectic musical colors.
We play a range of easy listing styles from the 40’s through the 60’s
Linda and Jim have been performing as “Senior Moments” for over a decade. Their style is “easy listening” and ranges from the 1940’s through the 60’s. Linda sings lead on many songs while Jim adds harmonies. He also adds full musical accompaniments on a Yamaha keyboard. Aside from music, they also entertain with comedy; and have choreographed several of their songs. Have a fun time and relive some fond memories with “Senior Moments”.
A mix of tunes that cover a few genres all creating our soulful vibe.
Slingshots is a group that formed in 2020. Jeremy, Chris, Steve and Dave became friends through poker games, family hangs and backyard bbq’s. During the pandemic they honed their sound with outdoor rehearsals and have continued to gel and perform. The group shares a love for many styles of music and has focused on a groovy collection of covers that span the likes of funk, jazz, latin and soul. Listen closely, you might hear a popular song with a slightly different feel or vibe. Mostly instrumental, they also may be seen with a powerhouse vocalist Sam Bunting adding another layer to the group’s repertoire.
Singer songwriter, americana, folk singer, guitarist, mandolinist
A seasoned recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Turk is a veteran performer who has performed and recorded with Pete Seeger, opened for Judy Collins, The Doobie Brothers, Fiona Apple and the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart. He has performed at the Clearwater Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Atlanta’s Music Midtown, Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Beacon Theatre. Matt has recorded for Warner Bros Records with Gaby Moreno & Matter Music.
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RiverArts’ programs are made possible, in part, by support from The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. RiverArts’ programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
