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Best bet: “GNA’s Secret Star Acoustic Jam” @ Proctors, Schenectady.
Which four artists is Country 107.7 WGNA FM bringing to the stage this year? Back after three years, this event has a pretty impressive track record, so don't let the unknown hold you back. (7:00)
Other Featured Events
The Sunburst Brothers & Cousins @ Colony Woodstock NY. (7:00)
Gregory Stovetop @ Apple Tree Inn Lenox. (7:30)
FireDean / The Tom Prettys @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
Friend of Brassroots,
I hope you are doing well! First, I want to thank you for participating in and supporting the festival in the past. The support that we've received from the community over the years, both locally and from surrounding cities, has been astounding to me. Thank you.
You may be wondering what's been going on with Brassroots, so I'm writing now to clear things up. Due to irreconcilable differences, Matthew Fass is no longer associated with the festival. He has however announced his own competing festival, Brazzamatazz, at our former location, Seed Song Farm, and retained our old social media channels which have been renamed for his event.
For the record, the Brassroots Festival is in no way affiliated with Brazzamatazz. Brazzamatazz is not Brassroots with a new name, but an entirely different festival. I understand that there has been confusion on this topic given the fact that Brazzamatazz is being promoted using language and media from past Brassroots festivals, so I hope this email provides some clarity.
As far as Brassroots is concerned, I'll be keeping the festival and brand going and have started new social media channels which you can find here and on IG as . Please follow and share with your brass loving friends and stay tuned for updates. Speaking of which...
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! On Friday, July 15th, we're presenting a night of brass at The Avalon Lounge, featuring the Hudson Valley's own party brass band Brasskill and New Paltz based horn-driven funk band, .band. More TBC. You won't want to miss.
When I first had the idea for Brassroots back in 2017, I had no idea it would take me to where I am today. It's been a wild ride, but one I intend to stay on, for my love of brass music and desire to share its ebullience with the world far outweighs the challenges of the growing pains that inevitably occur within these types of projects.
Thank you again for your support of the festival so far. If you have any questions about anything at all, I am more than happy to answer, please feel free to respond to this email directly. I hope to see you on July 15th!
With love & brass,
Francesca Hoffman
Founder/Executive Director
Hudson Valley Brassroots Festival
Best bet: Gordon Lightfoot / Jeff LeBlanc @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy.
Bob Dylan famously said, "I can't think of any Gordon Lightfoot song that I don't like." Robbie Robertson referred to him as "a national treasure". Indisputably one of Canada's greatest songwriters. (7:30)
Other Featured Events
Janis Ian @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
Art Thief @ Colony Woodstock NY. (8:00)
Jimmy Webb / Robin Spielberg @ The Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes. (8:00)
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band @ Park Theater, Glens Falls. (8:00)
Kevin Wulf / Grape Juice / Poodle People @ No Fun, Troy. (8:00)
Nighttime / Kin Hana / Gary’s Dream @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
Desperate Electric / Tori Christie @ Troy Speakeasy, Troy. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
We had an absolute blast last night at our 2022 Grand Slam at a packed to the brim The Avalon Lounge in Catskill where eight On The Fly slam winner competed for the Grand Slam prize. Meg Rhinehart won with her beautifully told story. Congratulations, Meg! You can hear her story and all the stories at SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-363306597-722809237/sets/on-the-fly-grand-slam-22
We'll see you next month on May 5. The theme will be MOTHER NATURE. Start practicing so you can tell a 5-minute true life story that might land you in next year's Grand Slam.
Best bet: The Greyboy Allstars @ Bearsville Theater, Woodstock.
The San Diego based soul-jazz outfit brings their legendary live show to Woodstock for a two-set performance. Don't miss them while they're on the East Coast. (8:00)
Other Featured Events
Nelson Esposito Quintana / Carl Mateo @ Colony Woodstock NY. (7:00)
Caity Gallagher / Beth Bombara & Kit Hamon @ Argyle Brewing Company, Cambridge. (7:30)
Chantell Rodriguez @ Apple Tree Inn Lenox. (7:30)
Zach Nugent Music @ Lark Hall, Albany. (8:00)
Glenn Jones / Trecka @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
We are very disappointed to announce that due to illness we need to cancel tomorrow nights show at The Avalon Lounge.
Best bet: Sime Gezus / Shyste Chronkyte / Do Koo @ No Fun, Troy.
This is a hell of a hip hop bill, top to bottom. (8:00)
Other Featured Events
Bob Stump @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
Chatham Rabbits @ Park Theater, Glens Falls. (7:00)
Liz Winge & Doug Bischoff @ The Strand Theatre Hudson Falls. (7:00)
Lexi Weege & JJ Slater @ The Egremont Barn, South Egremont. (7:30)
Tempest / The Jagaloons @ The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, Albany. (8:00)
@ Colony Woodstock NY. (8:00)
The Inferior Decorators @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
Best bet: Obituary / Gruesome / 200 Stab Wounds @ Empire Underground, Albany.
Tampa death metal titans are still going strong after 38 years, if you can believe it. They're threatening a new album, but this tour should hold you over until then. (7:00)
Other Featured Events
The Feinberg Brothers @ VFW Hall, Queensbury. (1:00)
“Brunch with Bob” featuring Jeff Wasbes and Bale Kicker @ Argyle Brewing Company, Cambridge. (1:00)
“NY Folklore” with Jordan Taylor Hill: An Afrofuturist Experience @ The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, Albany. (3:00)
KASA Quartet @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
M. Ward / Bat Fangs @ Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock. (7:00)
The Inferior Decorators @ The Colony Woodstock NY. (8:00)
Allegra Krieger / Ben Seretan / Hand @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
Best bet: Korn / Chevelle / Code Orange @ MVP Arena, Albany.
After almost 30 years and 40 million records, the nu metal pioneers are still going strong. They rattle the MVP Arena tonight in support of their latest album, Requiem. Chevelle and Code Orange complete the lineup. (6:30)
Other Featured Events
Pain Appendix / Legless / Aphasia / Sepsis Chest / Parish / Dial Tone / 1983 @ No Fun, Troy. (2:00)
BACKSTABBERS INC. / Scavengers / CONCRETE / Human Ignorance @ Town and Country Skateboards, Scotia. (2:00)
Sonny Landreth- Official & Cindy Cashdollar @ Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock. (7:00)
TOMMY CASTRO and the Painkillers @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
Reelin' In The Years (Steely Dan tribute) @ Colony Woodstock NY (8:00)
Overheard / Eucereon / Open Head @ The Avalon Lounge, Catskill. (8:00)
For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at
[email protected].
A little while back we helped the band Manu put together a music video for ‘Anthropocene’, the first single of the self-released album ‘Earth’.
The video is actual vintage home video clips of the band members as children, to mirror some of the album’s themes of feelings of loss & confusion surrounding changing neighborhoods and returning to a hometown that no longer feels like home.
Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/_lQvp8aoqIc
Pick up ‘Earth’ on CD & limited edition green cassette at manu.bandcamp.com, and thanks to everyone who came to see the band live Saturday Feb 5 at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY with Witchkiss and SleapingDreaming!
Witchkiss, Manu, SleapingDreaming - Live Show
We’re going on tour!!
TOUR
4.7 Greenfield, MA @ Hawks, and Reed Performing Arts Center
4.8 Catskill, NY @ The Avalon Lounge
4.9 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
4.13 Richmond, VA @ Capital Ale House Richmond
4.14 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
4.15 Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
4.16 Nashville, TN @ Third Man Records
4.17 Louisville, KY @
4.19 Milwaukee, MN @ Cactus Club
4.20 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
4.21 Cleveland, OH
4.22 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
4.23 Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
4.25 Portland, ME @ SPACE
4.26 Boston, MA @
4.27 Providence, RI @
4.28 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
4.29 NYC @ TV Eye
4.30 NYC @ TV Eye
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Last night was a blast. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come see us play at The Avalon Lounge, and especially to Witchkiss and SleapingDreaming.
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