Music on the Mountain
June 9 – 15, 2025
Last year, our weeklong festival highlights included “2024 GRAMMY Winner of the Best Vocal Jazz Album” Nicole Zuraitis, The New York Times’ “2022 Breakout Star for Theater” Julie Benko, and other globetrotting musicians – with eclectic mix of genres from Broadway, Mariachi, Classic Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Folk, to Caribbean Fusion.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Dining
Recreation & Wellness
Entertainment
PAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday
![DSC_4483](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_4483-1680x1120.jpg)
Mariachi Ártistico
Lead by musical director Francisco Navarrete, Mariachi Artístico is a band made up of four generations of musicians originating from Estado de Mexico. Best known for their artistry in Mariachi style, this family seeks to carry forward the mariachi sounds while incorporating a modern flair.
Tuesday
![Cold Chocolate Photo](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cold-Chocolate-Photo-1680x1120.jpg)
Cold Chocolate
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion), the Boston-based group released their third full-length album, Down The Line, in the summer of 2020. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman, and Angelique Kidjo, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals up and down the East Coast.
![Julike Benko as Fanny Brice](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Julike-Benko-as-Fanny-Brice-e1709398459596.png)
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager
From Fanny Brice (FUNNY GIRL) to Ruth (HARMONY) Julie Benko joins forces with jazz pianist (and her husband) Jason Yeager for their duo album, Hand in Hand (Club 44 Records). A BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award Winner, tonight’s performance features the pair’s unique and intimate arrangements of songs from Broadway musicals, the Great American Songbook, and Yeager’s original compositions.
Wednesday
![cris and sue parlor](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cris-and-sue-parlor-1680x1121.jpg)
Sue Anderson & Cris Groenendaal
On Broadway, Sue conducted PIRATES OF PENZANCE and CATS among others. Cris is known for playing principle roles on Broadway in such shows as SWEENEY TODD, FORUM, and includes the title character in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Share an afternoon with one of Broadway’s super couples.
![Nicole Zuraitis How Love Begins](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nicole-Zuraitis-How-Love-Begins-1680x1120.jpg)
Nicole Zuraitis
Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY award-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and “prolific songwriters” (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond. Nicole’s effervescent personality and boundless enthusiasm for sharing the joy of music keep her audiences thrilled.
Thursday
![Untitled design (28)](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-28.png)
The French Connection for Trumpet and Piano
Delight in instrumental solos and duets by composers such as Debussy, Faure, Senee, and Ravel, as Bill Owens, associate principal trumpet of the West Point Band, and Yalin Chi, a versatile pianist with performances at prestigious venues worldwide, bring these timeless classics to life. Join us for music that transports you to the heart of France’s musical landscape.
![The Clement Brothers Studio](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Clement-Brothers-Studio-e1709425956590.png)
The Clements Brothers
The Clements Brothers are a dynamic acoustic group, combining skillful instrumental playing with soulful brother harmonies. George Clements (guitar) and Charles Clements (bass) grew up playing together in New England and are joined this evening by drummer Mike Harmon. With backgrounds ranging from folk, classical, blues, rock, and jazz, their show combines original songwriting along with imaginative renderings of some of their favorite artists.
Friday, June 14
![Dorian Wallace playing piano](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Dorian-Wallace-playing-piano.jpg)
Cinematic Crescendo: Live Music to Animated Shorts
Featuring the celebrated violinist Hajnal Pivnick and the versatile compositions of pianist Dorian Wallace, animation shorts leap from the screen with a live score. Experience the magic of beloved animations like “The Gruffalo” as Pivnick and Wallace bring these stories to life through their collaborative artistry, promising an unforgettable fusion of visual storytelling and live music.
![Relative Calm](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Relative-Calm.png)
Relative Calm at the Disco
Zach Berns and Luke McCrosson are jazz innovators of the New York City scene, known for their work with Raina Sokolov Gonzalez, Poetic Thrust, and Stoop Kids Brass Band. Featuring original compositions from their latest EP, “Relative Calm at the Disco,” their performance blurs the lines between jazz and house+hip-hop instrumentals, promising an electrifying night of boundary-pushing music. Fresh off an international tour and production ventures in Texas and Los Angeles, the quartet brings their diverse musical experiences to the stage, delivering a captivating blend of fresh, beautiful sounds atop the mountain.
Saturday
![Domojoat Red Shirt](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Domojoat-Red-Shirt-1-e1676919678496.jpg)
Beachside Steel Pan Serenade
The talents of New York City’s DoMoJOAT brings the warmth of the steel pan rhythms to our mountaintop. Enjoy a swim, paddle a boat, and relax in a lakeside summerhouse to witness this one-of-a-kind performance.
![Jamile Staevie Ayres Band](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jamile-Staevie-Ayres-Band-1680x851.png)
Jamile Staevie Ayres
Jamile Staevie Ayres effortlessly blends Brazilian rhythms with the rich traditions of vocal jazz and blues. Praised for her deep, richly hued voice reminiscent of legends like Sarah Vaughan and João Gilberto, Jamile’s artistry shines through in her inspired song selections, leaving audiences spellbound. As remarked by critics, including Seton Hawkins from Hot House Jazz Guide and Martin McFie from All About Jazz, Jamile’s performances exude sharpness, confidence, and professionalism, making her a standout talent in the New York City jazz scene.
Sunday
![Pianist Frederic Chiu](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Frederic-Chiu-FOA-2020.jpg)
Classical Smackdown with Frederic Chiu
When was the last time you argued about Classical music composers? Award winning pianist and Mohonk 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!
LAST YEAR'S PERFORMERS
![DSC_4416 – cropped](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_4416-cropped-1680x1797.jpg)
![Cold Chocolate with Car](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cold-Chocolate-with-Car-e1709429652958.jpg)
![Julie Benko](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Julie-Benko.png)
![Jason Yeager](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jason-Yeager-e1709429006834.jpg)
![cris and sue CUTE](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cris-and-sue-CUTE-1680x1121.jpg)
![DSC_5172 – cropped](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_5172-cropped-1680x1925.jpg)
![Yalin Chi pianist](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Yalin-Chi-1680x1048.jpg)
![summer showcase (4)](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/summer-showcase-4.png)
![The Clements Brothers Duo](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-Clements-Brothers-Duo.jpg)
![Relative Calm Bio Photo – cropped](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Relative-Calm-Bio-Photo-cropped.jpg)
![Hajnal Pivinick Playing](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hajnal-Pivinick-Playing.jpg)
![Dorian Wallace mic](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dorian-Wallace-mic.jpg)
![Domojoat Red Shirt](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Domojoat-Red-Shirt-1-e1676919678496.jpg)
![Jamile Staevie Ayres](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jamile-Staevie-Ayres-1680x1680.jpeg)
![Frederic Chiu](https://www.mohonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FOA-16-Frederic-Chiu-20130925_FR_S08_0252_1-e1709429846125.jpg)
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