07/24 - Saturday :: Chris Bergson Band

Chris's Website

Brooklyn-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Bergson creates his own blend of rootsy blues and soul. Bergson has performed with Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, Norah Jones, John Hammond, Little Sammy Davis, Ollabelle and Larry Campbell as well as jazz legends Annie Ross and Al Foster. The Chris Bergson Band has headlined at such top New York City venues Joe's Pub, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Blue Note, The Living Room, and Jazz Standard. Chris has also performed at the 606 Club (London), B.B. King’s Blues Club (NYC), the Highway 99 Blues Club (Seattle, WA), the Regattabar (Cambridge, MA) and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, DC). Bergson has opened for Etta James, Levon Helm, John Hammond, Mose Allison, the Average White Band and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Chris Bergson also serves on the faculty of the 92nd St. Y where he teaches rock guitar and is a NY Pops teaching artist.

The Chris Bergson Band's latest Cd, FALL CHANGES was named MOJO Magazine's #1 Blues Album of 2008. " * * * * ...these guys could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold. - MOJO

Connor's Myspace

At 15 years old, Connor Kennedy is already performing with world class musicians and making a name for himself in the Hudson Valley. A multi-instrumentalist, Kennedy plays all kinds of music delivered authentically with energy. Whether he's playing smooth blues licks, or twangy telecaster lines, Connor Kennedy will leave your ears wanting more.

The Connor Kennedy Band at The Falcon will feature Connor Kennedy on Guitar, Shawn Ferraro on Bass, and Lee Falco on Drums.