Ft. Joey Eppard (Vocals, Percussion), Andy Stack (Guitar), Bill Harris (Sax, Flute), Bruce Katz (Organ, Piano), Scott Petito (Bass), Randy Ciarlante (Drums, Vocals)

Music Director, Scott Petito assembles an All-star ensemble of seasoned, award-winning musicians who have performed with The Band, James Taylor, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, Todd Rundgren, Stevie Wonder, among many others.

ft. Joanna Teters - “SunDub’s music calls you to movement, dance and smoothly leads you to your melodic world. The mood and atmosphere of reggae sound, swinging the rhythm and beautiful, kind melody.” – Nagamag

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 Kris Bauman 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.

Ft. Joe farnsworth (Drums), Sarah Hanahan (Sax), Micah Thomas (Piano), Matt Dwonszyk (Bass)

Joe Farnsworth is already regarded as one of the top jazz drummers in the world, but as far as he is concerned, he is just getting started. He is dedicated to the great tradition of jazz drumming as conceived by men like Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Billy Higgins and Arthur Taylor.

Live, local and homegrown rock! This classic rock band from the Hudson Valley, led by Fred Zepplin, has developed a reputation for unconventional song selection, soaring vocals and a unique performance style - unexpected from a ukulele-fronted band! The band celebrates Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, David Bowie, Pearl Jam, and of course Led Zeppelin.

"Comprising twins Daniel and David and their younger sister Julia, this group has blood harmony by the bushel, and their three-part harmonies, which have been compared to The Fleet Foxes and The Staves, are beautifully executed."— EAST OF 8TH

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!

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!

Ft. Richard Baratta (drums/percussion), Billy Martin (drums/percussion), Cyro Baptista (conga/percussion), Paul Rossman (percussion), Bill O’Connell (piano), Steven Bernstein (trumpet), Craig Handy (saxophone), Paul Bollenback (Guitar), and Michael Goetz (bass)

An exciting night of original and swinging music!

Winner of an Ameripolitan Music Award, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by New York's Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones are the Northeast's premier Roots Rock n’ Roll outfit!

Katie Henry is part of a new generation of talented and passionate young artists currently reshaping the blues landscape. The New Jersey-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist broke out with On My Way, the critically acclaimed release that earned her a spot on Blues Rock Review’s list of the Top 20 Albums of 2022. But that record, in retrospect, merely scratched the surface.

An evening of Star Wars music, Live at The Millenium Falcon.

AJO brings together the seasoned veterans of the West Point Jazz Knights, the Count Basie Big Band, the Arturo O'Farrill Latin Jazz Orchestra, and the Artie Shaw Orchestra, among others.

Edmar Castaneda and Andrea Tierra Family Ft. Zeudi Castañeda (vocal, harp), Zamir Castaneda (maracas)

Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing unbridled attention to a somewhat unfamiliar instrument: the harp. Singlehandedly, Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Sting, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ricki Lee Jones, Hiromi, John Patitucci, Pedrito Martinez, Marcus Miller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, The Yellowjackets, Paco De Lucia, and Paquito D’Rivera.

Ft. Jerry Vivino (sax, vocals), Frank Elmo (Sax), Rave Tesar (piano), Vinnie Cutro (trumpet), Mike Merritt (bass), James Wormworth (drums)

Jerry's show last December played to a sold out house! Collectively this band has appeared or recorded with the likes of BUDDY RICH, HORACE SILVER, DONALD FAGEN, JULIAN LENNON, PHOEBE SNOW, SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY, LEVON HELM, THE POWER STATION, THE ALLMAN BROS, JOE BONNAMASSO, CYNDI LAUPER AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN to name a few! You don't want to miss this show!

Albert Lee is a Grammy Award-winning British guitarist and multiple recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked both in the studio and on tour with many notable musicians from a wide range of genres including ERIC CLAPTON, the EVERLY BROTHERS, BILL WYMAN, EMMYLOU HARRIS, JOE COCKER, JACKSON BROWNE, ROSANNE CASH, and more. In 2002, he appeared on stage at the Concert for George, celebrating the life and music of Beatle George Harrison.

Formed with members of the renowned “Brothers of the Road Band”, Muscle Shoals carries on the storied “Celebration of the music of The Allman Brothers Band and Friends”.  With their collective experience as musicians, the members of Muscle Shoals now make up one of the premiere tributes to this historic band, performing songs of The Allman Brothers and others who they shared the stage with over their hallowed run.

A virtuoso with the nylon string guitar since age 14, Gutiérrez is known throughout the industry as one of Mexico's finest musicians with an unimaginable artistry in merging classical, jazz, flamenco, and son Cubano. Gutiérrez is revered among his fellow musicians and has established an avid following throughout Latin America, South America, and Spain developing collaborations with superstars Ana Gabriel, Francisco Céspedes, Arturo Sandoval and many others.

‍George Winstone Trio ft. Ben Monder: The young saxophonist’s latest effort, Odysseus, is a striking duo improvisation with the iconic guitarist Ben Monder. Spontaneously composed from beginning to end, it juxtaposes an entire journey’s-worth of Winstone’s darting melodies against Monder’s haunting glacial soundscapes.

Modulus Now: Anatomy Avant Garde is a new trio composed of saxophonist Peyton Pleninger, guitarist/violist/electronic manipulator Samuel Claiborne, and drummer Bryan Kopchak. They perform at the intersection of ancient ritual, ambient music and jazz improvisation. Their long form improvisations move through many distinct sonic scenes, evoking images of past and future.

Early Elton Trio is a Tribute to the Elton John, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970 - 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (piano, vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums and vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (bass and vocals).

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.

“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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Ft. Gail Ann Dorsey (vocals), Leslie Ritter (Vocals), Kendra McKinley (Guitar, Vocals), Scott Petito (Bass), Adam Widoff (Guitar), Mino Cinelu (drums), and Special Guests

Come celebrate the music of Joni Mitchell with some of the Hudson Valley's finest musicians!

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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, 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.

‍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.

"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

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Are you ready for a Mardi Gras Party?! Acclaimed and beloved New Orleans vocalist and trombone player, Glen David Andrews is bringing his high energy show back to The Falcon!

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!

A tribute to the landmark Stevie Wonder masterpiece, Fulfillingness' First Finale, the seventeenth studio album by Stevie Wonder, released in 1974.

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.

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 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 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.

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.