Hudson Valley Live haas announced their first concert series showcasing 15 acts at The Local, Saugerties’ new year-round, multi-arts venue. The series will run from September 20 through December 17.
Housed in a restored Dutch chapel from the 1800s, The Local recently opened as a space for arts, culture, and community. It began under the guidance of Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, co-founders of Hudson Valley Live. As experienced music producers and performing arts professionals, Soffer and Melnick have devoted over 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, and curated arts experiences.
“We’re excited to bring world-class talent from around the world, and from our own community, to the stage at The Local. Having a venue in Saugerties has been a dream for Danny and me, and we see it as an incredible opportunity to bring people together through the arts, to encourage musical discovery, and to inspire visitors to spend time in Saugerties.
Isabel Soffer
The Local’s upcoming concert series will feature something for everyone. Audiences can see world renowned artists such as The Wazumbians, an Afropop group from Ghana (October 7, 8pm), or Troker, a Mexican group blending psych jazz, rock, funk, and traditional Mexican music (November 12, 7pm).
Additionally, local Saugerties favorites will take the stage frequently. I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends will happen on September 30, and the John Street Jam, an in-the-round performance series will feature local folk, blues, bluegrass, and country musicians (November 10, 8pm). Audiences will even have an opportunity to dance the night away at the Silent Disco Dance Party with live DJs (December 9, 8pm).
The Local fall season lineup (doors open one hour prior to showtime). Tickets may be purchased at this link.
Wed., Sept. 20, 7 pm: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp – A border-defying, big band mix-up performing jazz and kraut rock to West African funk with brass, strings, and powerful lyrics
Wed., Sept. 27, 7 pm: Tablao Flamenco – Spanish flamenco with award-winning dancers, vocalists, and guitarists will transform the theater into an intimate nightclub like those found in Andalusia.
Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm: I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends – Celebrate what would have been The Bard of Montreal’s 89th birthday.
Sat., Oct. 7, 8 pm: The Wazumbians – High life music from Ghana, West Africa with deep rhythmic dance grooves.
Wed., Oct. 11, 7 pm: Jazz with Orrin Evans Trio – Featuring Jazz pianist Orrin Evans, who nabbed the number one ranking of “Rising Star Pianist” in the DownBeat Critics Poll.
Fri., Oct. 13, 8 pm: Trio Messiez w/ Dancers Mariela Franganillo and Guillermo Merlo – This acclaimed Argentinian Tango trio features renowned dancers to accompany their vibrant sound.
Thurs., Oct. 19, 7 pm: Jazz with Julius Rodriguez – Multi-instrumentalist and composer Julius Rodriguez is a rising star at the intersection of jazz, soul, gospel, hip-hop, and blues.
Sat., Oct. 28, 8 pm: Jazz: Allison Miller presents Rivers In Our Veins – Drummer/composer Allison Miller embraces the concept of flow and renewal through an immersive multimedia environmental song cycle.
Sat., Nov. 4, 8 pm: Emel – This Woodstock-based, Tunisian-born singer-songwriter and producer layers honeyed vocals with guitars and electronica.
Sun., Nov. 5, 5 pm: Jazz with Tim Berne/Hank Roberts/Aurora Neeland – New jazz work, Oceans And, has been deemed “profound, probing, intricate, raw, courageous, mysterious, and thoughtful” by critics.
Fri., Nov. 10, 8 pm: The John Street Jam – This long-held Saugerties tradition features Hudson Valley-based musicians performing folk, blues, bluegrass, and country in-the-round.
Sun., Nov. 12, 7 pm: Troker – This hot act from Guadalajara, Mexico fuses psych jazz with elements of rock, funk, ska, and traditional Mexican music.
Sat., Dec. 2, 8 pm: Bach Cello Suites for Violin – Grammy award-winning violinist, composer, and producer Johnny Gandelsman performs his own take on this classic.
Sat., Dec. 9, 8 pm: Silent Disco Dance Party – Grab headphones and dance alone or with friends for an incredibly fun experience with live DJs.
Sun., Dec. 17, 2 pm: High Low Duo with Jack Petruzelli and Cameron Greider – Ravel and Bartok arranged for electric guitars. An additional artist will be announced soon.
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