Festival of the Arts

Monday, July 5
5pm

Hubby Jenkins is a Grammy and Americana award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, who follows the thread of Black history that is woven through America's traditional music.

Monday, July 5
8:30pm

From Yankee Doodle and Free Americay to The Times They Are a-Changin’, this spirit raising reviews 250 years of American grit and independence. Hosted by acclaimed actor and storyteller David Lutken and featuring actress and musician Katie Barton, Old Time and Blues virtuoso Hubby Jenkins, and composer and folklorist Andy Teirstein.

Tuesday, July 6
8:30pm

This hearty home cooked musical feast stirs in some Celtic & Gypsy spices, folds in a dollop of Zydeco, adds a pinch of Soul, and whips in acoustic Blues. Featuring roots royals Anne Harris, Marcella Simien, and Guy Davis.

Wednesday, July 7
8:30pm

Rhett Miller, front man for the legendary Texas rock and roll band Old 97’s, brings a new lineup of Hudson Valley all-star players to perform a selection of songs form his vast catalog, as well as the songs that influenced him – from Neil Young to David Bowie and beyond.

Thursday, July 8
8:30pm

Veteran New York guitarist Doug Munro’s and his outstanding jazz quartet updates the hot swing of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt coupled with Doug’s entertaining approach to performing. La Pompe is more than a band, it is a collective of like-minded players committed to sharing their talent and passion for great music on the bandstand.

Friday, July 9
8:30pm

After thriving in the New York City music scene for several years, writer, guitarist and vocalist Andy Stack headed north on a whim to the Hudson Valley (home to luminaries like Bob Dylan and The Band) and founded his band. Andy brings his command of American roots music and his knowledge of the folk traditions from his ancestors’ homeland of Ireland to Buffalo Stack.

Saturday, July 10
8:30pm

Kathy & Jeff Walker have been playing New England-style dance music for over 40 years. Together, Kathy, Jeff, and their children feature a variety of instruments. Their repertoire spans the Celtic tradition drawing tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Galicia, Cape Breton, & Appalachia, including every kind of dance from energetic jigs, reels, and beautiful waltzes.

Sunday, July 11
8:30pm

From the backwoods of Virginia to the rhinestone littered stages of the Opry, Ramblin' Rose celebrates the greatest female icons and songwriters of country music. This multi-instrumentalist band swaps instruments, sings in harmony, and shares the lives and stories behind songs made famous by Dolly Parton, the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and more!

Monday, July 12
8:30pm

Woody Sez is a tale of struggle, activism, patriotism, and commitment celebrating the life and times of one of the giants of American Music. Many of Woody Guthrie’s songs (Bound for Glory, Pastures of Plenty, The Ballad of Tom Joad, This Land is Your Land) express what is universal about the American spirit.

Tuesday, July 13
8:30pm

Since opening in 1957, the legendary Troubadour club in West Hollywood helped launch some of contemporary music’s most talented performers. Backyard Troubadours share the songs from the many who made the Troubadour West shine including Carly Simon, James Taylor, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Jimmy Webb and countless others. Featuring Peter Calo, Dawn Derow, Lauren Fox, Todd Isler and Jeff Eyrich.

Wednesday, July 14
8:30pm

Notorious for her interpretations of female songwriters plus her own original music, Nicole Zuraitis (vocals/piano) teams up with Dan Pugach (drums) to present a beautiful evening of songs known and loved all over the globe. This Grammy nominated power couple bring a unique mix of voice, piano, and drums combined with the telepathic powers from over a decade of playing music together.

Thursday, July 15
8:30pm

Sweet Megg is based half in Nashville and half in Brooklyn where she performs early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and her original Americana. Her newest record, Under the Moonlight, was released in March 2020 on Dala Records. Her next full length jazz record, I’m in Love Again will be released on Turtle Bay Records this summer.

Friday, July 16
8:30pm

Multi-Grammy winner Janis Siegel (The Manhattan Transfer), pianist John di Martino, and drummer/singer Nanny Assis serve up a breezy, sparkling cocktail of American and Brazilian jazz. The trio will perform selections from their first record Honey & Air plus new settings of standards from the American Songbook, Carlos Jobim along with originals, also featuring Leo Traversa on bass.

Saturday, July 17
8:30pm

This well-seasoned band will play some sweet blues that will leave you swinging and swaying! For over 30 years, local legend Big Joe Fitz has hosted “The Blues Break” at radio station WDST in Woodstock; now you have the chance to come out and hear some of the Hudson Valley’s great local talent!

Sunday, July 18
8:30pm

This New York based all-female classical string quartet has performed at top concert venues throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East. Their program features classics by Mozart, pioneering female composer, Fanny Mendelssohn as well as Hudson Valley’s own, Andy Teirstein.

Monday, July 19
8:30pm

The Mammals effortlessly span the horizons of Americana, from soulfully harmonized indie-folk ballads to revved up fiddle and banjo-driven foot stompers. Rooted in the Hudson Valley where they host a thriving community folk festival (The Hoot), the band’s founders Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar write songs to heal hearts and rouse minds.

Tuesday, July 20
5pm

Pianist/composer/storyteller Robin Spielberg performs audience favorites from her vast repertoire. This matinee program will feature the artist’s original works from her album Dreaming of Summer, classical masterpieces re-imagined from Re-Inventions, and a handful of selections from her upcoming Broadway album, Give My Regards to Broadway.

Tuesday, July 20
8:30pm

Martin Pizzarelli, son of legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli has toured the world alongside some of jazz’s greatest musicians. The Pizzarelli Trio, including Mark Sganga (guitar) and Kerry Linder (percussion), brings impeccable musicianship and south of the border vibes to this evening of Latin Jazz.

Wednesday, July 21
8:30pm

Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, Blues, and Jazz.

Thursday, July 22
8:30pm

Stoop Kidz Brass Band was formed in the summer of 2020 as an opportunity for the band members to get together and make music in a safe way. It has blossomed into a beautiful weekly performance that brings joy to the performers and their neighbors in Brooklyn. The band is looking forward to bringing some Funk to the Mohonk boat dock!

Friday, July 23
8:30pm

Dedicated to bringing the golden age of jazz to contemporary audiences, Sarah King and the Smoke Rings are well known to Manhattan audiences, in part due to their weekly residency at the Standard Hotel. At the heart of the group is Sarah's unforgettable voice possessing an expressive, direct to the heart quality that is both timeless and fresh.

Saturday, July 24
8:30pm

Annie and the Fur Trappers bring St. Louis jazz to our mountaintop. With their repertoire ranging from traditional jazz, swing, ragtime, and delta blues, it will surely be an evening to enjoy!

Sunday, July 25
8:30pm

Pete Malinverni, piano and Juliet Kurtzman, violin play selections from
their recent recording, Candlelight - Love in the Time of Cholera, including suavely rendered interpretations by Bix Beiderbecke, Scott Joplin, and tango genius, Astor Piazolla.

Monday, July 26
8:30pm

This genre busting duo set fiddle tunes ablaze with new grooves. Old-time roots fiddle and piano weave in and out of jigs and reels with a delivery that ranges from elegant to fierce, searing to sensitive, as they bring the energy of traditional folk and roots music into new sonic settings.

Tuesday July 27
8:30pm

The history of the Hudson Valley comes to life with joyous music and beautiful poetry. Featuring
award-winning poet/storyteller David Gonzalez in collaboration with the dynamic violin/piano duo of Kelly & Koehler.

Wednesday, July 28
8:30pm

A minted NY State Blues Hall of Fame inductee, singer/songwriter Willa Vincitore has been building a fan base across the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades. Her songwriting is an eclectic mix of blues, soul, rock, funk, and (occasionally) pop.

Thursday, July 29
8:30pm

This up-and-coming Hudson Valley based trio is building a catalogue of work “steeped in tradition, but also personal, urgent and modern” (Jon Cole). Will Bryant, Lee Falco, and Brandon Morrison take an equal hand in songwriting, vocalizing, and instrumentals.

Friday, July 30
8:30pm

Rooted in Jazz and R&B, Raina invites us into her unique sonic world with harmonic nuance and lyrical poetry. Releasing her four debut singles in 2018, RSG has over 600k streams on Spotify and a budding global audience. “Raina will leave you defenseless – her infectious voice will tear apart your guard and leave you bare to soak up the emotional sounds.” (Music Ninja)

Saturday, July 31
8:30pm

John Kirk and Trish Miller are dance callers and musicians from Saratoga Springs, NY. With the use of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, they will present an array of funny songs, sing alongs, folk ballads from the Catskills, sentimental favorites, and some singer-songwriter gems.

Sunday, August 1
8:30pm

The Blue Dahlia, led by singer Dahlia Dumont is an international project based in Paris and Brooklyn. Chanson française meets folk, tango, reggae and soul, with lyrics in French, English and Spanish infused with organic sound and electric energy.

Monday, August 2
8:30pm

Jay & Molly are masters of acoustic roots music and storytelling who generously share their lives and their music with audiences. These extraordinary Hudson Valley based musicians won international acclaim for their soul stirring performance of Jay’s original Ashokan Farewell, the main theme of Ken Burn’s famed Civil War series for PBS.

Tuesday, August 3
8:30pm

Harold Seletsky and his acclaimed group, The West End Klezmorim, was a longtime favorite of Mohonk music audiences. His daughter, clarinetist Robin Seletsky, and master accordionist Peter Stan pay tribute with traditional and original klezmer as well as Balkan offerings. Featuring violinist Alexander Margolis and Richard Sosinsky on the bass.

Wednesday, August 4
8:30pm

Kathy & Jeff Walker have been playing New England-style dance music for over 40 years. Together, Kathy, Jeff, and their children feature a variety of instruments. Their repertoire spans the Celtic tradition drawing tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Galicia, Cape Breton, & Appalachia, including every kind of dance from energetic jigs, reels, and beautiful waltzes.

Thursday, August 5
5pm

When was the last time you argued about Classical music composers? Award winning pianist and Mohonk festival favorite Frederic Chiu provides a rare opportunity to cast your vote while enjoying expertly performed works along with engaging commentary. Come prepared to listen carefully - the program has been selected to make your choice challenging!

Thursday, August 5
8:30pm

Carly Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon, four songwriting giants, created some of the most endearing and lasting music of our time. Anne Carpenter (vocals), Peter Calo (guitar) are joined by legendary producer John Lissauer to explore and share their timeless library.

Friday, August 6
8:30pm

Performing a unique, danceable blend of Jazz, Afrobeat and New Orleans Brass Band Funk, this brass and rhythm collective engages audiences with positive, uplifting, and danceable music that is guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Saturday, August 7
8:30pm

Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, Blues, and Jazz.

Sunday, August 8
8:30pm

A riveting whirlwind of dance and music brings audiences on a journey around the globe. This performance focuses on the rhythms that different peoples have evolved to express their need to stay in step with the earth and communities including stick and stomp dances, body percussion from Cape Breton, South Africa, the Philippines, and America’s Appalachia.

Monday, August 9
8:30pm

As a bandleader, a recording artist and Grammy® nominated vocalist of the Birdland Big Band among other notable ensembles, Nicole has made a significant mark on the global modern jazz landscape. This musical chameleon brings musical ingenuity and her signature warmth to a wide array of genres and styles including jazz, pop, and the blues.

Tuesday, August 10
8:30pm

Multi-instrumentalist singer/actor, Morgan Morse, rising Opera and Musical theater star, Christine Lyons, and Broadway veteran and professional ‘old folkie’, David Lutken, join forces for an evening of music on the boat dock. Sing along to favorites or discover new ones from Fisk Jubilee Singers, Johnny Cash, Lena Horne, Paul Simon and many others who are an indelible part of our American musical landscape.

Wednesday, August 11
10:30am

Fresh off their boat dock “Down by the Riverside” show, David Lutken and Spiff Wiegand will hold a pint-sized musical masterclass for the younger set. Banjo, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, fiddle, dulcimer, accordion, spoons, jaw harp—a little dancing and a lot of hand-clapping— from “You are my Sunshine” and “We’re in the Same Boat, Brother” to “Riding in my Car” and “Does your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?” come on by and jump right in!

Wednesday, August 11
5pm

Frank Vignola’s jaw dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him “one of the brightest stars of the guitar”. Vinny Raniolo (guitar) and Gary Mazzaroppi (bass) round out this smokin’ combo with a program demonstrating how the classics can be made new again through impeccable musicianship, timeless style and wit.

Wednesday, August 11
8:30pm

This critically acclaimed soprano has been hailed a “true virtuosa” by Broadway World, a “revelation” by Gay City News, and praised for her “potent soprano” by Opera Magazine. Through an expansive evening weaving theater, opera, and folk music, Lyons shares her adventurous path in music and emphasizing our connection to each other and the exquisite nature that surrounds us.

Thursday, August 12
5pm

Storyteller, musician, poet, actor, and writer David Gonzalez is a one-of-a-kind artist. He is joined by prize-winning pianist Frederic Chiu in a one-of-a-kind program of music and poetry to engage those who seek musical adventure and delight.

Thursday, August 12
8:30pm

Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Soul Purpose is a seven-piece band fueled by a shared love of Soul, New Orleans Funk, Swing, and R&B. Lead by saxophonist Dr. Lori Morris, tonight will be an evening delivering visceral rhythm, boisterous energy, and joy to lift your heart.

Friday, August 13
8:30pm

Darmon Meader has achieved international recognition as the founder, musical director and chief arranger, and vocalist with New York Voices. Also accomplished on the saxophone, Darmon leads this trio of accomplished musicians covering a range of jazz and pop standards.

Saturday, August 14
8:30pm

John Kirk and Trish Miller are dance callers and musicians from Saratoga Springs, NY. With the use of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, they will present an array of funny songs, sing alongs, folk ballads from the Catskills, sentimental favorites, and some singer-songwriter gems.

Sunday, August 15
8:30pm

Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash “One of Us,” this seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne says, “…music has this important job to do right now. Part of that job is to help imagine a better future – and to hang on to hope.”

Monday, August 16
5pm

Three of San Francisco’s musical finest present an evening of light classics fusing art and craft with a laid-back California vibe.

Monday, August 16
8:30pm

Ruby is a multi-faceted performer, who in addition to singing and acting, has a budding voice over career. Britt is an accomplished pianist well known to chamber and larger ensembles throughout California. This brother and sister duo present a program of favorites, celebrating one of their favorite places - Mohonk!

Tuesday, August 17
10:30am

Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet of Trout Fishing in America love showing kids that the first step to writing a song is to have an idea. Spend an hour with these award-winning songwriters/musicians to create, sing, and record a song.

Tuesday, August 17
8:30pm

The ability to poke fun of the annoyances of daily life while touching hearts with tender portrayals of family life, along with jaw-dropping instrumentals, is what has fueled the long-standing connection between this four-time Grammy nominated duo and family audiences across America. “…the Lennon and McCartney of kids’ music” – National Public Radio

Wednesday, August 18
8:30pm

Previously known as The Rusty Guns, Fort Holler is a five-piece band of gentlemen based out of New York City. They boast an unrivaled, energetic approach to Bluegrass and Roots music and firmly believe everyone deserves a good time. Their main goal is to wrap you up in a standard issue fort blanket of warm tunes, and make you smile at least twice.

Thursday, August 19
8:30pm

This authentic traditional Fado trio will transport you to the maze-like streets of old Lisbon accompanied by the cry of the Portuguese guitar and singing poems of saudade (yearning). Featuring Cordeone (guitar/vocals), Juliana Vitor (vocals), and Eduardo Mercuri (viola).

Friday, August 20
8:30pm

Mohonk’s summer Festival of the Arts concludes with a Brazilian Carnaval! Join us around the Lake or rock in your chairs to the dynamic rhythms of the Samba, Forró, Bossa Nova, and Maracatu. Featuring Cordeone (accordion/vocals), Eduardo Mercuri (guitar) and Gustavo Di Dalva (percussion).