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Join our mailing listMolly Miller Trio feat. Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellerose
“Miller’s playing and writing puts her in a milieu with players such as Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, guitarists who seem to effortlessly express themselves across the fretboard as if completely unimpeded by limitations. What sets her apart is her exuberance and contagious joy, which is immediately evident and impossible to ignore when watching her play.” — Fretboard Journal, Nick Millevoi
Jeff Slate & Friends | Bob Dylan’s Birthday
Beloved classics. Deep cuts. Lost gems. Songs from the vaults. An evening of Bob Dylan like you’ve never heard before!
Jeff Slate & Friends lead a celebration of Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday. Whether you’re a hardcore fan of Bob Dylan, a classic rock devotee or just discovering the greatest songwriter of the past 50-plus years, this show is for you.
The Yacht Lobsters
Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70's and early 80's. Their big sound recreates - and at times reimagines - the studio mastery of retro-rock icons like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Toto, etc.
Corey Glover Soul Experience
ft. Corey Glover (vocals), Neal Spitzer (sax), Dan Kottmann (guitar), Benny Harrison (keys), Ivan Bodley (bass) & Russell Worrell (drums)
Best known as the lead singer of Living Colour, Corey Glover is a Grammy winning, platinum selling rock star! He's returning to The Falcon with his 'Soul Experience' project, putting his spin on the soul and R&B classics he grew up on.
Kojo Melché Roney
Ft. Antoine Roney (Tenor Sax), Jeremiah Kal’ab (Bass), Kojo Melché Roney (Drums)
At a young age, Melché took interest in the Drums and its distinctive history in American culture, instantly deciding at a very young age, to take on music performance as a profession, maturing through the guidance of both his father, Antoine Roney and his mother, Nia Love and in vain, his grandparents Marguerite Robinson-Chapman and Roosevelt Sherman, who were unsung hero’s in Jazz History.
Blues Bingo Night hosted by Alexis P Suter
Join us for The Falcon's first ever Blues Bingo Night, hosted by Alexis P. Suter! It's going to be an exciting night filled with soulful music and thrilling games. For $10 you can get 10 boards and win 'surPRIZES' from local businesses. Whether you're a seasoned bingo pro or a newcomer to the game, get ready to have some fun!
3 time Blues Music Award nominee Alexis P. Suter is the owner of that big, booming voice you can hear roaring out of Brooklyn into the heart of the North America and beyond. The Alexis P. Suter Band are on the rise as accolades pour in and they continue to captivate audiences from town to town.
Deadgrass
C Lanzbom and Matt Turk have joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Kensuke Shoji complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and the Grateful Dead.
The Brighton Beat
The Brighton Beat is a unique and engaging spectacle, whose influences range from Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, to modern cutting-edge NYC Jazz with a heavy helping of classic New Orleans brass band Funk. Performing up and down the East coast since 2010, the band has developed a style of performance that is incredibly uplifting and infectiously danceable - a trademark of The Brighton Beat sound.
Jesse Harris
Ft. Jesse Harris (guitar), Frank Locrasto (keys), Tony Scherr (bass), Kenny Wollesen (drums).
Jesse Harris is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist, and producer of artists from all over the world. Originally from New York City, he began making records in the mid ’90s. Since then he has released over 20 albums under his own name, as well as many others with various projects and artists. His new album, Paper Flower, was recorded in Paris with his old friends Kenny Wollesen and Tony Scherr, plus special guests.
Kristina Koller
Ft. Kristina Koller (vocals), Fima Chupakhin (piano/rhodes), James Robbins (bass), Orion Turre (drums)
Always innovative and pushing the limit, Kristina Koller is making her mark in the music world. As an evolving jazz-centric artist, Kristina has developed into a highly individual songwriter, arranger & vocalist. Koller creates music that crosses generations, while still embracing the history and mood of traditional jazz. She arranges tunes in unique ways, pushing the boundaries of vocal jazz. Kristina revamps classic material while retaining their essence, putting her own winning personality and fresh ideas into the music & lyrics that she interprets.
Chrissi Poland w/Stu Mindeman, James Genus, Josh Dion
The Chrissi Poland Band is an all-star ensemble that pulls from classic and contemporary songs rooted in jazz, soul and blues, arranged brilliantly by Stu Mindeman.
Singer, songwriter, and a multi-instrumentalist Chrissi Poland weaves together the sounds of soul, blues, jazz and pop like few artists can. Her art is unique and her talents are sought by top producers and performers.
Shadows and Light | An Evening of the Songs of Joni Mitchell
Ft. Leslie Ritter (Vocals), Kendra McKinley (Vocals, Guitar, Keys), Natalie Forteza (Vocals), Adam Widoff (Guitar), Keith Pray (Saxophone), Scott Petito (Bass), Mino Cinelu (drums)
Come celebrate the music of Joni Mitchell with some of the Hudson Valley's finest musicians!
Kevin Hays / Alexander Claffy / Eric Harland in TRIO.
Ft. Kevin Hays (piano), Alexander Claffy (bass), Eric Harland (drums).
Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and singer/songwriter Kevin Hays’s many recordings have received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine and Jazz Times, as well as the “Coup de Coeur” award from the Académie Charles Cros (France).
The Dark Horses | George Harrison Tribute
The Dark Horses, a powerhouse line-up of nine Orange County NY musicians, bring to life Harrison’s musical legacy from his Cavern Club days with the Beatles through his solo career, including collaborations with Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, and The Traveling Wilburys.
Jay Collins & The Northern Resistance
The saxophone player of choice for famous artists such as Gregg Allman, Little Feat, (the late) Levon Helm, and Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, Jay Collins presents a special evening with an ensemble of world class players.
Ricky Ford Quartet
Ricky Ford (tenor sax), John Kordalewski (piano), Tony Marino (bass), Thurman Barker (drums)
Ricky Ford is a badass tenor saxophonist. Many will recall his fierce and strong playing on his Muse releases in the '80s. Others may be aware that he was a stalwart member of big bands like the Duke Ellington Orchestra under the leadership of Mercer Ellington and with Charles Mingus and later the Mingus Dynasty band.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
"Béla Fleck knows a thing or two about establishing an identity in the jazz world while playing an unusual instrument. So it makes sense that the banjo player would bond with a young jazz musician whose speciality is an unusual instrument: steel pannist Jonathan Scales. "I see a kindred spirit in him." Fleck says" -Downbeat Magazine
Dylan Doyle Band
Hudson Valley-based, rising star Dylan Doyle has been performing nationally and internationally. His style of music lies somewhere between roots rock and jam funk. It evokes Woodstock and dips into southern soul; a uniquely American sound.
The Ed Palermo Big Band
The world's zaniest - eighteen-piece - big band returns to re-form the music of Zappa, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter...with comic diversions, because they can't help it!
The Ed Palermo Big Band | Matinee Show
Join us for a Matinee Show with the world's zaniest - eighteen-piece - big band returns to re-form the music of Zappa, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter...with comic diversions, because they can't help it!
Kommuna Lux
Come fall in love with Odesa, Ukraine, the Pearl of the Black Sea! Kommuna Lux brings you the heritage music of their beloved hometown. Klezmer, Balkan, and Urban Chanson, with a dash of Ukrainian Folk and powered by rocket fuel, Kommuna Lux impacts the crowd with a nostalgic, high-energy Big Band sound from the bygone days of speakeasies and rum runners.
Chris Bergson Band | Album Release with Special Guests Alexis P. Suter and Dave Keyes
The Chris Bergson Band returns to The Falcon to celebrate the release of their new album, Comforts of Home (2 Shirts Records). Comforts of Home captures the Chris Bergson Band in its new lineup with Moses Patrou on keyboards/vocals, longtime bassist Matt Clohesy, drummer Diego Voglino and Jay Collins playing and arranging the horns along with special guests legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, Brooklyn vocal powerhouse Alexis P. Suter, 5x Blues Music Award nominated pianist Dave Keyes and acclaimed soul singer Ellis Hooks. Recorded live at Brooklyn’s Grand Street Recording, most of Bergson’s vocals and blazing guitar were done in complete live takes.
Paa Kow
Having toured internationally, sharing stages with both African and American luminaries including Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede and Victor Wooten, Ghana born drummer and composer, Paa Kow, (pronounced Pah-Ko), blends rhythm and artistry from his home with jazz and African roots creating his own Afro-Fusion sound. Dubbed "Ghana's most artistic drummer" (Modern Ghana), he plays a custom, hand-carved, traditionally inspired Ghanaian drum set that is the only one of its kind in the world, guaranteeing an extraordinary cultural and musical experience.
AJO & Joe Lovano - Round 2!
The Analog Jazz Orchestra is back for Round 2 with the undisputed heavyweight champion of the jazz world - saxophonist Joe Lovano - for what is guaranteed to be a night of sonic haymakers and pure joy. Joe has brought in beautiful arrangements of some of his original compositions and you can count on the AJO bringing in originals from their book, as well as a few classics from the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Do not miss this one.
Kane Bros. Blues Band w/ super special guests Cindy Cashdollar and Reeves Gabrels
In 1972 in Woodstock New York, four teenage school boys with fake I.D.'S started packing area clubs with their ferocious approach to the blues. Soon they were opening concerts for blues royalty including Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and James Cotton. The Kane Bros. Blues Band toured the east coast relentlessly, making their way to the fabled stage at CBGB in NYC. As punk rock took its baby steps (1975-76) the Kane Bros.' stripped down, full throttle blues fit snugly into the evolving punk aesthetic.
Mokoomba
Mokoomba, an explosively talented six-man crew from the Victoria Fall, has been hailed as one of the most exciting band from Africa in the 21st century! With over 40 countries and prestigious international festivals under their belt, they performed at the world’s biggest festivals and venues, Sziget, Roskilde, North Sea Jazz, New York’s Apollo Theater, New Orleans Jazz and many more.
SPLIT BILL: Nate Wood fOUR | Art Thief
Nate Wood fOUR: GRAMMY-nominated Nate Wood is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist and mastering engineer based in New York City. He has performed or recorded with many notable artists, including Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, Dave Grohl, Brian May and Roger Taylor (Queen), Chris Squire (Yes), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Chaka Khan, Wayne Krantz, Billy Childs, Tigran Hamasyan, Donny McCaslin, Sting and many others.
Nate is a founding member of the GRAMMY-nominated quintet, Kneebody. Along with his work as a sideman, Nate has released 3 albums of his own material, where he performs/records 3 analog synths, bass, drums and vocals all at the same time.
Art Thief: Originating from the lush backdrop of mountains that the Hudson Valley refers to as New Paltz, Art Thief is a Sci-Fi Rock and Roll band that puts entertainment over everything. Approaching music with the mindset that opposites attract, they bring a punk rock energy to the bandstand while honing it in with a respect for the language that jazz and popular music has brought to our ears. Or is it that they are bringing a jazz vocabulary to the bandstand, and honing that language in by bringing a punk rock energy to the stage?
"It’s like a great stunt pilot is flying the plane. Art Thief has that rarest of things in art, a unique voice.” - Ron English
Deadgrass
C Lanzbom and Matt Turk have joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Kensuke Shoji complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and the Grateful Dead.
The Mahavishnu Project
Ft. Gregg Bendian (drums), Neil Alexander (keyboards), Jongyoon Lee (guitar), Brian Mooney (bass)
MAHAVISHNU PROJECT plays best of Birds of Fire, Inner Mounting Flame, Apocalypse, Inner Worlds, Jan Hammer & Jeff Beck.
Founded in 2001 by drummer and composer Gregg Bendian, The Mahavishnu Project is dedicated to reviving and bringing to today's audiences the excitement and the transcendent experience of visceral intensity of the early days of jazz/rock in general and the music of the Mahavishnu Orchestra specifically.
Moon Boot Lover
Moon Boot Lover delivers a one-of-a-kind mix of rock, funk and soul, with dynamic versatility and range. From high-energy body-moving grooves to heartfelt emotive ballads, Peter Prince (front man & MBL originator) & MBL are widely respected by fans and musicians alike for their signature "Rocket Soul" sound and deep catalog of songs that top "all-time favorites" lists of fans across the globe!
Popa Chubby Band
Popa Chubby's bold approach to blues continues as he plays more than 200 club dates a year, and releases his albums worldwide. "Popa Chubby’s a big man....but his music is much bigger....[Chubby will] continue carrying the torch for the blues....and put on a damn good show. What more can one say?" - Elmore
BSKi Presents: Fulfillingness' First Finale 50th Anniversary Celebration
A tribute to the landmark Stevie Wonder masterpiece, Fulfillingness' First Finale, the seventeenth studio album by Stevie Wonder, released in 1974.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
From Lafayette, Louisiana - Jeffery Broussard is the real deal. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Creole culture and traditional Zydeco music. Broussard is respected as one of the greatest accordion players to grace Creole culture.
East Axis
East Axis is a visionary improvising quartet consisting of renowned musicians Gerald Cleaver (drums), Kevin Ray (bass), Scott Robinson (sax) and Matthew Shipp (piano). They recently released their second album, “No Subject,” on the Mack Avenue label under the auspices of Christian McBride’s Brother Mister imprint.
One of the hottest new bands on the scene, East Axis finished 2nd in the JazzTimes Critics Poll for New Artist in 2021, after their debut release “Cool with That.” Featuring four of the most unique and creative musicians on the planet, the whole is truly greater than the sum of their considerable parts.
FORQ
Ft. Chris McQueen (Guitar), Henry Hey (Keys), Kevin Scott (Bass), Jason 'JT' Thomas (Drums).
Forq resides at the crossroads of infectious grooves, ear-bending harmony, and melodies that linger long after the night concludes. Comprising a stellar lineup of world-class improvisers, the band's music is not only a showcase of exceptional skill but a testament to their uniquely memorable, genre-blending compositions.
Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto
LOS GAITEROS DE SAN JACINTO has been the most important gaita and traditional cumbia ensemble in Colombia since the mid-1950s. Gaita is a term used to name a Colombian musical instrument, various musical genres, and an ensemble (the conjunto de gaitas), all from the Caribbean region of Colombia, from where much commercially available Colombian traditional and popular music comes.
Chris O'Leary Band
Chris O'Leary and his blues ensemble hail from the Hudson Valley of New York, but there's more than a trace of New Orleans in his music. O'Leary, who sings and plays harp and mandolin, and his band has a laid-back sound, but their solid groove, tight playing and O'Leary's superlative songwriting make them a powerful unit.
Danielia Cotton
With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz, and soul — and with roots in gospel — New York-based singer Danielia Cotton draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Mavis Staples and Etta James. - WXPN
Yellowman
Jamaica's first dancehall superstar, Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley's death. His early-'80s success brought the popularity of toasting -- the reggae equivalent of rapping -- to a whole new level, and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future.
The Ed Palermo Big Band
The world's zaniest - eighteen-piece - big band returns to re-form the music of Zappa, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter...with comic diversions, because they can't help it!
Dylan Doyle Band
Hudson Valley-based, rising star Dylan Doyle has been performing nationally and internationally. His style of music lies somewhere between roots rock and jam funk. It evokes Woodstock and dips into southern soul; a uniquely American sound.
Jim Campilongo 4 Tet | "She Loved The Coney Island Freak Show" Record Release
Ft. Jim Campilongo (guitar), Luca Benedetti (guitar), Andy Hess (bass), Dan Rieser (drums)
"Campilongo is one of those New York secrets. A master of the electric guitar, he weaves in spaghetti western picks, blues chords and jazz refs into his haunting tunes, a combo of originals and covers." -NY Post
SPLIT BILL: Tyrone Cotton | I Get Wild
Tyrone Cotton’s earliest musical revelation was listening to the raspy, inspirational voice of his grandfather, the Reverend Cleveland Roosevelt Williams, at his childhood home in Louisville, KY. Cotton began playing guitar along to the sounds of popular rock and blues artists and draws inspiration for his debut album from influences such as Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, and Mississippi John Hurt, who intrigued Tyrone with his “finger pickin’ and soft, wispy voice.”
I Get Wild is a Brooklyn-based ensemble that honors the legacy of Talking Heads. With their renditions of iconic New Wave anthems, they channel the essence of the original songs while infusing their own character and style. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a fresh take on classic tunes, I Get Wild's electrifying live shows are guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Check them out and see for yourself why they are known for their wild, energetic performances.
Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter
Hudson Valley singer/songwriter/fiddler Sara Milonovich and her band Daisycutter deliver a heady harvest of heart-stopping original roots rock and alt-Americana gems. Sara was named 2022 Americana Artist of the Year by the Capital District Thomas Edison Music Awards.
Chris Cohen
On July 12th, Chris Cohen will release Paint a Room, his fourth full-length and debut effort for Hardly Art. Sublime and sunlit, this collection of 10 songs considers dreamy new ways out of old predicaments, clearly stating the problem and dancing and singing their way somewhere new.