Festival of the Arts

July 5 | 9pm

This Brooklyn-based rising singer/songwriter’s soulful sound infuses Jazz and R&B with emotional depth and a fresh edge. With over 1 M streams on Spotify and a budding global audience, RSG has packed rooms at the Brooklyn Bowl, SOB’s MoMA PS1 among others. Her six piece ensemble includes Luke McCrosson, Zach Berns, Juno Arreglado, Barrie Lobo Mclain, and Tatiana Weschler.

July 6 | 9pm

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 back to Mohonk!

July 7 | 5pm

Hailing from classically trained and folk music backgrounds, Paul Morton (theorbo, Renaissance lute, Baroque guitar), and vocalist Fiona Gillespie rescore and perform Baroque, Classical, and Contemporary art song, American songbook standards, and original compositions on traditional plucked instruments.

July 7 | 9pm

Nygel Robinson has been singing and playing instruments since he was a little boy in North Carolina. This show is his love letter to the two Steve’s who have most inspired Robinson on his creative journey: Stevie Wonder and Steve Sondheim.

July 8 | 9pm

The Chivalrous Crickets explore the roots and branches of Celtic and American folk music with a focus on boldly reimagined standards and original songs with traditional influence. Members weave their backgrounds in Irish, Scottish, Old Time, pop, and ancient music practices together to create an exhilarating blend of thrumming instrumental timbers and rich vocal harmonies.

July 9 | 9pm

Highly Cyrus is a premier Modern Pop-Reggae Cover band. Come join us for a dance party with all your favorite hits, like you’ve never heard them before!

July 10 | 9pm

Maggie Hollinbeck, Erica Spyres, and Andy Teirstein encompass a resume of performances from Broadway to Carnegie Hall.  These three friends join for an evening of music inspired by the mountains and lakes weaving together traditional folk, theater music, and even a little Bach!

July 11 | 10:30am

Meet the Knee-High Man, Cornelius the clown and other folk from stories and songs. Broadway veteran actor/musician Andy Teirstein will sing, juggle, and might even teach you how to play the spoons. Come listen to the fiddle, guitar and banjo, and sing along if you wish.

July 11 | 9pm

Join us for a foot-stompin' evening during which you'll hear songs written by some of the greatest Bluegrass artists of all time including Tony Rice, Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and more. Featuring Kendra Jo Brook, Margaret Mug, Sam Merwin, and Christian Apuzzo.

July 12 | 9pm

A globe-trotting performer with over 200,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Robin Spielberg is hailed as one of America’s most popular contemporary female pianists/composers. Robin will perform enchanting pieces for solo piano from her vast repertoire of popular American melodies and original favorites.

July 13 | 9pm

Americana singer/songwriter/fiddler Sara Milonovich has adventured across a diverse range of musical landscapes throughout her career. With her band, Daisycutter, she melds a wide-screen city view with a bracing dose of rural realism, blending indie roots with an alt-country barbed wire edge.

July 14 | 9pm

Pianist/composer Daniel Kelly transforms text from Shakespeare's dramatic masterpieces into fresh and dynamic jazz songs. Experience the power of Shakespeare's timeless words in an entertaining cabaret setting. Featuring vocalist and GRAMMY-nominee Nicole Zuraitis and drummer Bram Kincheloe.

July 15 | 9pm

Formed at the East European Folklife Center's Balkan Music and Dance Camp and at Zlatne Uste's Golden Festival, Novi Hitovi ("New Hits" in Serbocroatian) is a supergroup featuring members of the U.S.'s prominent Balkan Brass Bands. Extend your summer evening at Mohonk with party brass music from Southeast Europe and Turkey, in the style of Romani and Jewish wedding bands.

July 16 | 9pm

This five piece band features the spell binding vocals of local legend Robin Baker and delivers a mix of rock, soul, and country with a whole lot o’ heart! Robins voice, rainbow sweet or growling and bluesy, is a compelling force for all to enjoy.

July 17 | 9pm

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.

July 18 | 9pm

Dedicated to bringing the golden age of jazz to contemporary audiences, Sarah King is well known to Manhattan cabaret and lounge audiences. This summer she is introducing an all-female combo for select performances in the Hudson Valley. Originally hailing from all four corners of the US, the quartet joins impressive musical forces to recreate tunes and the spirit of a bygone era.

July 19 | 9pm

Did you know that Mohonk’s favorite concert pianist Frederic Chiu has a talented brother, Cornelius who is a violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?  Or that Cornelius is married to an excellent pianist, Inah and that this couple are the proud parents of three dazzling string players?  Mohonk’s Parlor is the ideal place to experience family music making at its finest!

July 20 | 9pm

Performing a comedic genre she dubs “ukulele rap”, Evie Joy infuses lyrics, music, and comedy into a captivating show. This Manhattan multi-instrumentalist uses her ukulele Ed, a keyboard, a bass, multiple percussive instruments, and a loop pedal to build vocal/instrumental arrangements in live performances.

July 21 | 9pm

Acclaimed Manhattan based cabaret artist Marissa Mulder interprets the music of John Prine, a Grammy award winner who wrote some of his most beloved songs while working as a mailman. Joined by Jon Weber at the keyboard, Ms. Mulder illuminates such iconic songs as Hello In There, Angel From Montgomery, Sam Stone and more.

July 22 | 9pm

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.

July 23 | 9pm

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.

July 24 | 9pm

Trout Fishing in America is the Grammy-nominated songwriting duo of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet.  For 45 years, their vibrant, percussive sound and dynamic stage presence has cultivated a multi-generational fan base at performing arts centers, clubs, and music festivals all around the country.  The Trouts will also offer a kids songwriting workshop while they are at Mohonk!

July 25 | 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.

July 25 | 9pm

Black to Gold is a professional six-person contemporary a cappella group from New York City. This powerhouse collection of talented singers and vocal percussionists will perform hit songs from the past and present like you’ve never heard them before. Join us for an evening of vocal magic and pure fun!

July 28 | 9pm

Recently featured on NPR, this NYC-based combo gives new life to Jazz and Blues songs created over 100 years ago! The group is composed of some of NYC’s best Vintage Jazz players including Charlie Judkins on piano, Brian Nalepka on bass and Tuba, Dan Levinson on Clarinet and Saxophone and Miss Maybell on Voice, Washboard, Banjo and Guitar.

July 29 | 9pm

Inspired by journeyman jazz guitarist John Pisano’s now famous Los Angeles Guitar Night, this trio of virtuosos perform restyle tunes from the standard repertoire. Featuring acclaimed guitarists Frank Vignola and Jimmy Bruno with bassist Gary Mazzaroppi.

July 30 | 9pm

Southern born, Northern raised, 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, and Jazz, giving him a style that defies classification.

July 31 | 9pm

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.

August 1 | 9pm

Lead by guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack updates the hot swing of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt coupled with Doug’s entertaining approach to performing. The concert will feature material from the combo’s latest recording Putt Lake Toodleloo and features guitarist Vinny Raniolo, saxophonist Albert Rivera and bassist Michael Goetz.

August 2 | 9pm

World class fiddler Gretchen Koehler & award winning jazz pianist Daniel Kelly present "Fiddling With Traditions" -a suite of original fiddle tunes inspired by traditional folk arts. This fun, imaginative program evokes everything from sweeping brush strokes, to intricate quilt stitching, to the fiery forging of a blacksmith. Their unique soundscape infuses the energy of fiddle music with the irresistible rhythms of jazz. The show includes a heart-pumping musical trip up Mohonk's Labyrinth rock scramble as well as a peaceful musical panorama from the iconic Sky Top Tower. "Best New Sounds" -National Public Radio's Thistle & Shamrock.

August 3 | 9pm

Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are the Northeast’s premier Roots Rock n’ Roll & Rockabilly Twang outfit! They have been hitting the road hard since 2012, spreading their ‘pan-americana’ sound wherever they go. Enjoy the many areas of early rock and roots music as the Ark-Tones leap on their creative launchpad.

August 4 | 9pm

Composer/pianist Graham Sobelman and vocalist Maggie Hollinbeck have cultivated an evening of songs celebrating the finest woman wordsmiths of the last century. The evening features songwriters, composers and poets such as Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams, Jeanine Tesori, Jane Kenyon, and more.

August 5 | 9pm

A Grammy-nominated musician, Nicole is the premier vocalist for both the Birdland Big Band and the Dan Pugach Nonet. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police) Nicole’s effervescent personality and boundless enthusiasm for sharing the joy of music keep her audiences thrilled.

August 6 | 9pm

Your new favorite band; Highly Cyrus is the premier Reggae Pop Cover experience taking the East Coast by storm.  A family-friendly dance party for all ages, Highly plays #1 hits from across the decades and transforms them in their unique blend of feel-good Reggae/Dub style. Get ready to sing-a-long and hear all your favorite classics sung by 2 powerhouse lead singers backed by a band of NYC studio professionals. They are thrilled to be bringing the Summer party to Mohonk, let's make this a Summer to remember!

August 7 | 9pm

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Byrds, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Simon and Garfunkel – just a few of the greats who gave birth and ensured that the U.S. folk-rock movement would endure. Lauren Fox and David Malachowski bring great skill and artistry to covers of the songs that some of us grew up with and all of us still consider part of their life soundtrack today!  Hope you’ll sing along.

August 8 | 9pm

Born to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, Malcolm and his brother Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system.  Mentored by Black Violin, the talented young duo regularly tour as Sons of Mystro focusing their programs on interpreting reggae classics, American pop songs as well as their own sonic creations.

August 9 | 9pm

Three of San Francisco’s musical finest, all affiliated with the San Francisco Symphony, present a salon program of light classics and contemporary musical theater in Mohonk's Victorian parlor. Featuring Marc Shapiro, piano; Robin McKee, flute; Tim Day, flute; Britt Day, piano and Ruby Day, vocals.

August 10 | 9pm

Rhett Miller, frontman 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 from his vast catalog, as well as the songs that influenced him - from Neil Young to David Bowie and beyond.

August 11 | 9pm

Noted Jazz pianist Pete Malinverni and his outstanding trio share selections from their popular recent release celebrating Manhattan through the music of one of America’s most important 20^th century icons, Leonard Bernstein. Elegant takes on favorites from On the Town, New York, New York and West Side Story along with couple of surprises!

August 12 | 9pm

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.

August 13 | 9pm

Enjoy the music of Soul City as they play Motown, R&B, Soul and Disco from the 1960’s to the 80’s! Enjoy hits by the Jackson Five, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and many more.

August 14 | 9pm

Known for her dedication to the leading edge of compositional vision and technique, pianist/composer Helen Sung's (re)Conception Project reimagines selections from the American songbook, along with contemporary selections and her own inventive works. Conception is defined as 'the way something is perceived or regarded, an idea, the ability to imagine'. As artists are continually challenged to be renewed in mind & spirit, Sung approaches this project with his same desire: (re)Conception.

August 15 | 9pm

Sweet Megg (Megg Farrell) is a New York City bred vocalist who splits her time between Nashville and Brooklyn where she performs early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and her original Americana. She released her first record, Under the Moonlight, in March 2020 (Dala) and her second, I’m in Love Again, in 2021 (Turtle Bay).  Megg’s “deep, effortless” vocals reveal a vast variety of influences, including Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Patsy Cline.

August 16 | 9pm

The Man in Black, Hey Porter, Keep on the Sunny Side, Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line – songs that are synonymous with the most famous duo in Country Music history. June Carter was from the greatest musical family of early radio. Johnny Cash another legend who personified pure Memphis Rock-a-billy. Veteran Broadway actor/musicians David M. Lutken and Leenya Rideout bring selections from the international hit musical: RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash to the Mohonk parlor.

August 17 | 9pm

Singer/songwriter Willa Vincitore has been building a fan base across the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades and was inducted into the NY State Blues Hall of Fame in 2018. While her songwriting is an eclectic mix of blues, soul, rock, funk and (occasionally) pop, there’s one thing that ties it all together—that voice.

August 18 | 9pm

Reverent interpreters of a centuries-old folk tradition, the Rincon family draw audiences into an intimate flamenco experience, transporting them to southern Spain with their impassioned melodies and driving rhythms. Singer and folklorist Mario Rincon is accompanied by his father, guitar master Reynaldo Rincon and brother Niko Hagerty on percussion.

August 19 | 9pm

Wayne Tucker is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, violinist and vocalist based in New York City.  He and his equally talented colleagues (the bad mothas) end Mohonk’s Festival of the Arts with a boat dock jam. Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder will be along for the party!