The first week of January is known to be ‘dead’ when it comes to entertainment events, but there are 20 shows that prove Ulster County’s music scene remains strong even in winter.
Married. January 4th
Peter Einhorn
Colony (Woodstock) • 8 PM
Relaxed jazz popular with locals.
Sunburned Hand of the Man / Franklin’s Mint / Domestic Draft
Tubby’s (Kingston) • 8 pm
Evocative psychedelic rock from “a legendary band of outsider outrock musicians bowing in the cosmos”.
wood. January 5th
David Cry
Keegan Ales (Kingston) • 6 PM
A country, folk and rock artist, he continues the musical legacy of local favorites such as The Band and Bob Dylan.
country music dj all night
Tubby’s (Kingston) • 8 pm
DJ Whippoorwill, Plumb Loco and Hoss Doctor spin golden classics and deep country cuts.
pink floyd project
Colony (Woodstock) • 8 PM
Get numbed in comfort with a world-class tribute to Floyd.
open mic
Snug Harbor (New Paltz) • 9:30 PM
Take the stage at a legendary late-night dive bar and show the locals what you’ve got.
Friday January 6th
Dark Hippie / RBNX / Phantom Threes / Worldsax / Jay Woodruff / Icebox Cake
Avalon Lounge (Catskills) • 6 PM
An impressive line-up of local indie and underground artists join forces to create “rock against racism.”
Rock Academy Presents: Neil Young
Wall Street Music Hall (Kingston) • 7 pm
A local rock ‘n’ roll school pays tribute to the ‘godfather of grunge’.
murali coryell band
Keegan Ales (Kingston) • 7 PM
A guitar maestro and prolific performer, he draws influences from blues, rock and soul to create an energetic, stamping live spectacle.
First Friday Concert Series
Lutheran Church of Christ (Woodstock) • 7 PM
Local musicians offer donations and give community benefit concerts.
arrears
Esopus Library Town (Port Ewen) • 7 PM
Did you know there is a house band in the town of Esopus Library? It gives new meaning to the phrase “book a show”. There is nothing cooler than being locked out in a place that is normally expected to be very quiet.
RENT, musical
Performing Arts Center Rhinebeck • 8 PM
It’s opening night for an ambitious production of Jonathan Larson’s contemporary Broadway classic about AIDS and anxiety. The show he takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in January.
Zach Nugent & Dead Set
Colony (Woodstock) • 8 PM
Spin along to this Grateful Dead tribute.
First Mountain Presents: The “Love Surrection”
Snug Harbor Bar and Grill (New Paltz) • 9 PM
This long night of psychedelic jazz-rock is kicked off by Billy Riker, guitar wizard and Lake George aficionado of the legendary local band ‘3’.
Forbidden Jezebel
Pearl Moon (Woodstock) • 9:30 PM
Live bands bring an intense mix of funk, blues, rock, reggae, hip-hop and soul.
Saturday January 7th
pane gray sky
Keegan Ales (Kingston) • 7 PM
This American roots band covers classics like Dylan, The Band and Van Morrison, while staying current by including a selection of contemporary cuts from bands like The Lumineers and The Avett Brothers.
Kingston’s Hudson Valley Folk Guild
Unitarian Universalist (Kingston) • 7 PM
Glen Roethel will be the featured performer, but the show is an open mic where everyone is invited to perform.
New Year Swing Dance & Lesson
White Eagle Hall (Kingston) • 7:30 PM
Swing dance is making a slow and steady comeback, and you can get started, with no experience or a partner, to the tunes of the Swing Shift Orchestra.
Lindsey Webster
Colony (Woodstock) • 8 PM
Smooth jazz and vocal feats from a local legend who tours internationally.
Reagan Cats / Sunblock / The Swords
Tubby’s (Kingston) • 8 pm
Post-punk and garage rock revue from the band from Baltimore, Albany and Kingston.
Sun. January 8
Latin Jazz Brunch with Pablo Shine
Pearl Moon (Woodstock) • 11am
Conga hits at brunch and music venues that are easy on the eyes and ears.
Carolyn Malothy EP Release Party
Rock Da Casbah (Saugerties) • 3 pm
Acoustic music and poetry take center stage as the songwriter performs cuts from her new EP. Lone Wolf, Misfit, Rebel.
Jude Roberts and John B. Woodin
Colony (Woodstock) • 8 PM
Original contemporary folk music inspired by British, Irish and Appalachian traditional music with classical twists.
Monday January 9th
Open mic hosted by Brendan O’Shea
Colony (Woodstock) • 7 pm
Woodstock’s most established open mic night with house guitar and piano.
Tuesday January 10th
shutter dog
Darlings (Tilson) • 8 PM
One of Ulster County’s hippest new bars/restaurants, hosted by an innovative songwriter who brings a modern twist to Afro-Cuban roots music.