The Hudson West Folk Festival returns for another year of music, art, and teaching in downtown Jersey City. The event is slated for Sept. 23 and will run from Noon to 10 pm at the Nimbus Arts Center.
The festival incorporates both established and up-and-coming musicians into its programming. The event will feature ten different performers, two of which are new local artists. Although the festival is predominately based around folk and roots music, this year’s lineup bolsters acts from a diverse set of genres.
In addition to showcasing and highlighting great music, the Hudson West Folk Festival also works with the local visual arts scene. Local artists often create stage backdrops, helping to promote all the different creative talents in the area.
One of the most unique aspects of the Hudson West Folk Festival is the music workshops that happen as part of the celebration. Free with admission, the workshops are taught by professional musicians and aim to inspire and educate the next generation of performers.
As part of the festival, there will also be a variety of homemade food for sale and a bar. More details and information can be found here.
Festival Lineup
Crys Matthews- Matthews is a winner of the prestigious New Song Music and Performance Competition at the Lincoln Center. Her music is marked by poignant lyrics and hopeful rhythms which help to create a powerful and salient sound.
The Chivalrous Crickets- An often genre-being folk band that highlights the intersectionality of many different kinds of music. From Appalachian to Celtic, the group looks to share quality songs worldwide.
Nation Beat- Inspired by jazz and the spirit of celebrations like Carnival, Nation Beat creates music to dance to. Their performances often include captivating drums and lively horns, making it the perfect sound to cap off the Summer season.
Grey Reverend- Featuring layered strings and soulful lyrics, Grey Reverend has carved out a sound between folk and blues. Reverend’s music has appeared on MTV, ABC, NBC, HBO, BBC, and NPR.
Danielle Miraglia- A multi-dimensional artist that combines the sounds of folk, rock, blues, and even country. Miraglia’s strong voice and creative playing style are sure to catch anyone’s attention.
Joshua Nelson- Nelson is known as “The Prince of Kosher Gospel”, performing with numerous gospel legends. Nelson also performs frequently with the Jewish Klezmer band The Klezmatics.
The Scooches- A band that treasures the diversity of folk music from around the world. Their performances are a melting pot of Americana, folk, roots, and even jazz,
Sean Kiely- Kiely’s calm and comforting voice pairs well with his acoustic groove. Despite the strong influence of roots/folk, Kiely’s music also weaves in elements of rock and even indie-rock. His willingness to explore other genres generates performances that are friendly for all kinds of music fans.
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