Genres
David Janeway Trio
Mix of standards and original mainstream piano jazz
“The foundation of modern jazz, the piano trio, is well served on his latest release, Distant Voices. Janeway shows a wide swath of talent and accessible bop styles.”-George W. Harris/Jazz Weekly
Jazz on the Pond
Top local jazz musicians playing Coltrane, Miles, Parker, Monk, Shorter, Mingus and others.
Michael Roth is an area musician that has hosted RiverArts Music jazz sessions at his home for many years. He loves to include local professionals, music students (Julliard, Oberlein, Miami), teachers and hobbyists alike. He starts off with a core group of musicians and eventually, and inevitably, it turns into a giant jam/jazz party. The setting overlooks a beautiful pond.
Jeremy and the Rooster
Covering favorite rock songs from all decades with a focus on 90’s rock and grunge.
Bill Kelly & Friends
“Bill Kelly has the voice and pen of a true artist.” -Larry Campbell.
We are very happy to take part in the RiverArts music tour and open our back yard up to our Rivertown neighbors. We’ll do our best to put on good show and send you off feeling great..
Jenny Murphy and Concerned Families of Westchester
Family singalong with Concerned Families of Westchester songs of Peace and Justice
Jenny Murphy, guitar & vocals.
Jenny Murphy is an entertainer for all ages. She has performed in theaters, at rallies, festivals and concert halls, and on streets and subway platforms. A story teller in the American folk tradition, she sings songs from past and present mostly to inspire understanding and action.
Alan Murray & The Westchester Chamber Soloists
Alan Murray, pianist, and the Westchester Chamber Soloists present a diverse program of classical chamber music for strings, winds, brass and piano. Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets and Sextets by Beethoven, Brahms, Dohnanyi, Dvorak, Mozart, Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, Schubert and Thuille.
Old Dogs New Tricks
Lyric driven original songs with soul and gentle harmonies
Old Dogs New Tricks is made up of husband-and-husband duo Mark Davis and Jim Howe, joined by flutist and friend Paul Harris. Their songs ask what it means to be human and how, in the words of the poet Mary Oliver, we can make the most of our “one wild and precious life.” Forming Old Dogs New Tricks is one answer they came up with for themselves.
Open Book
Original music with mesmerizing vocal harmonizing and interweaving guitars
Rick and Michele Gedney, known as the duo, Open Book, have been writing, recording, and performing together since 2000. Their original music features melody invention and vocal harmonies backed by a tapestry of interweaving guitars. They are currently in the studio working on their fourth album. In addition to writing, touring and recording, Michele and Rick are honored to work as teachers at Dar Williams’ ‘Writing a Song That Matters’ retreat, heading into its 10th season in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Pass the Poi
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.
Pittson Family Band
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.
Radio Prison
Originals and rock classics with a touch of jam band.
Pulling from the rock canon, they can, and do play songs from all genres (classic rock, Indie, funk, soul, jam band,), plus their own original music. Tight arrangements with jams are Radio Prisons signature. They can keep it short and sweet and pay homage to the three-minute song, or they can take a song and stretch it. Never self-indulgent, all that matters are that the band and audience are enjoying themselves.
Charlie Rhyner & Friends
A swinging, slightly experimental, ripping jazz quartet!
Charlie Rhyner is a New York area musician and music educator and has been playing music since age 13. He graduated from Emory University with a BA music performance, studying classical and jazz guitar. He then moved to NYC and attended Teachers College Columbia University, graduating with a MA in music education. He performs in and around New York City in a variety of jazz ensembles.
RiverDrummers
Concert and Jam featuring Middle Eastern and African pieces by contemporary percussion masters
Senior Moments
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”.
Jack Serra-Lima
Acoustic guitar & vocals.
Happy and Lively Oldie Covers, Regular Contributor to Uncle Floyd’s Radio Show.
Slingshots
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.
Gary Smulyan Trio
Jazz in the swinging tradition.
Gary Smulyan is a four-time winner of the Down Beat Critic’s and Reader’s Poll’s and a multiple winner of numerous other official polls including the Jazz Journalists Award for
Baritone Saxophonist of the Year. He is a six-time GRAMMY award winner for his work with B.B. King, Lovano, Holland and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Spruce Street Jazz Project
Our repertoire includes jazz standards, lesser known gems, and original compositions.
Sugar Pond
Hastings native band playing originals and covers
Sugar Pond, a native alt rock New York based band which began by play Strokes covers in middle school blossomed into a close-knit group of friends who spend their time writing, recording, producing, and performing original songs as well as covers. Sugar Pond has released four albums over the past few years, most recently a five song EP, “It Came From Sugar Pond,” which was released in early 2022. It’s easy to be a fan of this fun group of High School Sweethearts who have grown and continued their music careers together.
Matt Turk
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.
The Westchester Chordsmen (CANCELLED)
Unfortunately, this performance has been cancelled
A cappella singing in four-part harmony with members of The Westchester Chordsmen chorus
James John Wilson
Diverse, lyrical songs delivered with soulful, emotional voice artfully lined with southern tonalities, notable diction.
James Wilson is known for diverse, lyrically driven songs delivered in a soulful, emotional voice artfully lined with southern tonalities and notable diction. He is a singer/songwriter descendant of British vaudevillian performers and a dad who sung in the church choir.
Jasper Zimmerman
Hastings High School student, jazz pianist and composer.
At 5 PM, I will play tunes from the 1920’s and 1930’s in a stride piano style.
At 7 PM, I will play Brazilian tunes and original compositions from my Chiptune Samba EP.
