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The Eighth Step at Proctors will premiere "Ms. Music: The Jackie Alper Story," tracing the life and times of the late musician and activist Jackie Alper and the music that animated her on Saturday, November 1 at the Eighth Step at Proctors…

8th Step presents a fascinating and lively mix of folk concert and book reading by two-time Grammy  winner, musician, attorney David Bernz & Jacob Bernz, his son, who intertwine readings and live music performance in an evening drawn…

With the moment in American history that we are experiencing right now - the return to the highest office in the land of a polarizing, convicted felon - anthems of the past begin to make their voices heard as muffled voices of dissent…

The Hudson Valley's Catskill Mountains are known as the powerhouse of folk music. The land's rich history is a testament to its iconic music scene. No matter where you wander through the Catskills, you'll pick up the musical culture that…

The Beacon Sloop Club has announced the musical lineup for the annual Corn Festival. The day-long festival offers visitors fresh snacks (like Hudson Valley fresh picked corn boiled for two minutes), sails on the Sloop Woody Guthrie, and…

On July 24th, Searchlight Pictures released the first trailer for A Complete Unknown. The Bob Dylan biopic follows the legendary singer-songwriter through his early career up to his electric Newport Folk Festival set. Throughout this…

As we approach the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025, let’s look back at this marvel of modern engineering. Not only did the Canal transform much of Upstate New York, but it also transformed folk music. While known by many names since…

Sonya Cohen Cramer (1965-2015), the singular vocalist, graphic designer, and art director is being honored again with the new track "When I Was Most Beautiful," ahead of the first-ever collection dedicated fully to her music, You’ve Been a…

Sonya Cohen Cramer (1965-2015), the singular vocalist, graphic designer, and art director is being honored with an unreleased track and video ahead of the first-ever collection dedicated fully to her music, You’ve Been a Friend to…

The Beacon Sloop Club will once again host an Annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday, October 16th at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon. The rain or shine event offers free admission to all and runs from Noon to 5pm. The…