Neetopk Keetopk ( Algonquin for My friends Your Friends ) a grass roots collective will be co-hosting our event.

Please join us for an afternoon of music, song and story. Joining us will be the Rondout Valley Human Rights Club led by Diana Zuckerman.

Diana Zuckerman

(845)389-3779

dianazuck@yahoo.com

Spanish Teacher and Human Rights Club Advisor, Rondout Valley HS

Coordinator, Amnesty International Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter

http://www.amnestyusa.org/

Commissioner, Ulster County Human Rights Commission

Peter Wetzler is returning to the Rail Trail Cafe to play music to the trees and insects and wind and all the magical sounds and people that inhabit the wonderful escape from the world that is The Rail Trail Cafe.  Using solo accordion with subtle (and not so subtle) electronic enhancement Peter will continue his explorations of harmony and melody and capturing the moment in improvisation."

As anybody who has seen one of her intimate – but exciting – concerts can tell you, Gabel doesn't need a drummer to drive her songs. Her tap dancing keeps the beat as well as any percussionist could.

Joakim Lartey (percussion, voice, electronics) and Richard Carr (electric violin) invite you to an afternoon of open improvisation in sound, melody, rhythm and movement.

There may be a surprise guest or two…

We invite you to step into the landscape of the soul for an afternoon of beautiful, ancient Irish music…

Jeanne Nametz is a singer and songwriter who performs sean nos (ancient Gaelic songs) and writes music to Irish poetry and prayers. Her music is inspired by walking Ireland’s sacred sites for over two decades. Jeanne’s vocal presence invokes  “…a thread of humanity's culture that transcends time and place with her song and the beauty she embodies in making magic.” G.W.

Rob Stein is a guitarist extraordinaire who brings an artistic passion to Irish traditional music. He recently returned from a 10 year residency in Ireland where he performed, recorded and produced music. He brings a love of the Irish landscape into everything he plays.

Classical and innovative Gamelan With Bill Ylitalo and friends… more info on the way.

Sonic Elixirs is a heart beat. A pulsation dedicated to expressing the unexpressed and hidden parts of our inner nature. A frequency, permeating and inspiring authenticity. Our intention is to imbue love into one another, the land, our earthen bodies and the wispy tendrils of our spirit as we bridge the worlds of material and etheric; of performance arts, visual arts and healing arts. Our goal is to add to the vitality to the world through space holding, authentic creative expression, and compassion.

To find more on this project:

sonicelixirs.com

sonicelixirs.bandcamp.com

or on Instagram: @Sonic_Elixirs

As anybody who has seen one of her intimate – but exciting – concerts can tell you, Gabel doesn't need a drummer to drive her songs. Her tap dancing keeps the beat as well as any percussionist could.

The Ukuladies are a perpetually-touring, twin-sister, aunt, and one tap-dancing-cousin act from Regina, Canada with a lust for life and its idle curiosities. Fraternal twins Genevieve and Jimmy Lu, with Aunt Mary Louise, and Cousin Bunnie grew up together in a close and large family...that was big...ahem.

The ladies played music together under the tutelage of various uncles and an occasional grandmother who nurtured the girls' love of small instruments that make plinky sounds. Seeing and more importantly hearing their talents, a relative at a family picnic said "hey....you gals oughta get outa here and play somewhere else!!"

So, they took that advice and headed for bigger prospects....in Winnipeg! From there on, they became the infamous Ukuladies who are proud to have hit nearly every Holiday Inn on the Eastern seaboard.

Come and join the "ladies" as they play ukuleles of all shapes and sizes, toy piano, glockenspiel, fiddle, saw and much more whilst giving out party favors, leading sing-alongs and playing hits from the 30s and 40s, plus a host of originals that will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your fancy.

Darkness balances light at this time of year. Where is the dark and light in your life, in your memories and dreams, in the world we share? Our improvisational performers enact your stories on the spot, complete with music.

All are welcome. Limited outdoor seating — feel free to bring your own folding chair. Reservations not required. Donations gratefully accepted to support the performers.

This outdoor show will be canceled in case of rain. If in doubt please check on Facebook (Hudson River Playback Theatre or Rail Trail Café.)

Hudson River Playback Theatre, a New Paltz-based nonprofit ensemble founded in 1990, has performed by invitation in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Montreal, London, and Frankfurt. In December we'll travel to South Africa to perform and teach. Locally, we have performed in theatres, schools, conferences, migrant labor camps, and much more. 

Drumsong Orchestra is a women’s drum and percussion ensemble founded and directed by Ubaka Hill. 

The Drumsong orchestra of the Hudson Valley performs world rhythms and songs rooted in women’s folkloric and contemporary music genres. Drumsong orchestra is a whole vibe for everyone to enjoy. 

This journey is through the landscape of our inner world, our feelings, concerns, our love and wisdom

We use my book Just Like That, Poems, Paintings and Practices as a guide,

We pick particular subjects for each event and the story unfolds between the spoken word, the music, the sound of the forest, gestures and movements, sometimes dance, meditation and play in a spontaneous mix.

We are a few presenters, each bringing their unique gifts to the creative encounter with the questions of life with the intention of honoring, healing and love for all.  

Diving into the magic of the forest, calling the spirits to participate and sometimes they do, with a gush of wind in a moving moment or a branch falling…  we are honoring all life seen and unseen. 

An embrace with everything

Shokoloko is an electro-acoustic improvising trio that taps into the diverse sounds and influences of America, Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond.

The band is: Joakim Lartey on drums, percussion and voice; Chris Lane on guitar and electric guitar, oud-guitar and banjo; Richard Carr on violin and electric violin.

Shokoloko is about dance, trance and community fun!

Please join us for a community sharing and discussion.

I am a 13 year old singer songwriter from New Paltz, NY. My music spans the genres of Pop, Classical, Hip Hop, and Rock ’n’ Roll. 

I study classical violin with Marka Young, write poetry, dance with the Vanaver Caravan, and I am self-taught on Piano and Guitar. If any instrument is in my sight I will figure out a way to play it.

In conclusion, I love music!

Sonic Elixirs is a heart beat. A pulsation dedicated to expressing the unexpressed and hidden parts of our inner nature. A frequency, permeating and inspiring authenticity. Our intention is to imbue love into one another, the land, our earthen bodies and the wispy tendrils of our spirit as we bridge the worlds of material and etheric; of performance arts, visual arts and healing arts. Our goal is to add to the vitality to the world through space holding, authentic creative expression, and compassion.

To find more on this project:

sonicelixirs.com

sonicelixirs.bandcamp.com

or on Instagram: @Sonic_Elixirs

Doug O'Brien is a piano player of some versatility who also sings and tells stories. He played Carnegie Hall in April of 1980 and by 1981 played in a punk rock band at CBGBs. His contemplative piano music has also been featured on Guided Imagery recordings. At the Rail Trail you are likely to hear more blues, folk and jazz with a sprinkling of Bach. He also sings songs by John Prine, Randy Newman and others.

He will be joined in September by some guest musicians who will sit in on some tunes.

As a singer, songwriter, Steven Michael Pague has travelled the world bringing his uplifting, positive music and songs to venues both large and small. He creates an intimate atmosphere inspiring and inviting dancing, listening, participating in the song, sharing the vision, the dreams of longing, hope, love, light and joy. His style ranges from ballad to reggae, folk to rock and more

Singer-songwriter and fiddler, Bella Kay, delights with a mix of heartwarming, thought-provoking originals and new takes on tunes by the likes of Courtney Marie Andrews, Hazel Dickens, and Our Native Daughters. More at  @bellasinginganddancing on Instagram! 

This is a fundraiser and adoption opportunity for Carrie Chapman’s cat rescue. There will be cats ready for adoption. Please bring friends and come see…

Special extended family performance! Ann Belmont guitar/vocals, Todd Anderson flute/sax, Kim Anderson guitar/vocals, and Bram Kincheloe on percussion. Brazilian standards, special arrangements, and Kim’s own songs. Lots of music!

ann.belmont@gmail.com
Guitar/vocals/composer/arrangements

Shokoloko is an electro-acoustic improvising trio that taps into the diverse sounds and influences of America, Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond.

The band is: Joakim Lartey on drums, percussion and voice; Chris Lane on guitar and electric guitar, oud-guitar and banjo; Richard Carr on violin and electric violin.

Shokoloko is about dance, trance and community fun!

Summer Song/Summer Sounds

Julia Haines, Llanera(lever) Harp

Improvisations and songs, sounding in concert with the symphony of the glorious canopy of trees at the Rosendale Rail Trail with a possible surprise!

Julia Haines, contemporary bardic harper, an independent composer, a multi- instrumentalist, teacher, and music therapist loves to play live music outdoors. “The harp is an instrument of great beauty, and I love to play with beauty.”

For more on Julia Haines check out: juliahaines.com

More info on the way.

ALL DAY CHANTING UNDER THE TREES! 11AM to 7PM

Once again we gather for a full day of blissful chanting – time to enter sacred space – time to chant, dance, sing and pray together. Time to renew our connection with our spiritual selves and our sacred community of chanters! Time to drink in the blessings of the sweet Café under the Cathedral of Trees!

Many beloved Hudson Valley chant leaders will be there to offer spiritual uplift and inspiration: The Spirit Brothers, Rhadarani, Arundhati, Seth Lieberman, Ned & Lynn and others. Also we will be blessed by musicians Steve Gorn, Avinash, and many more!

Come for all day or any part of it – sink deep into the music and the mantras! Come for the Pizza, salad, burritos and rosewater lemonade – bring chairs, pillows, whatever you need to settle in for a long beautiful time together!

The kirtan festival is a benefit for the Rail Trail Café – We are so grateful to Tara and Brian and for creating and sustaining this unique community gathering place where everyone can enjoy amazing musicians, actors, poets and artists.

WE CAN’T WAIT!!!

Charley Patton, also known as Charlie Patton, was an American Delta blues musician and songwriter. Considered by many to be the "Father of the Delta Blues", he created an enduring body of American music and inspired most Delta blues musicians.