Joe Crookston is a force of nature on stage. He is in his power, communing with his audience and welcoming them into the magic. From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, Joe is on fire. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His rhythm is infectious. In concert, he is funny one moment and transcendent the next. “The Long Note” is a phrase in Irish culture…it’s that place of resonance and transcendence where the music, the voices, the instruments, and the community converge and unite. There is a long note and Joe is reaching for it. Whether he’s weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he draws you in. Videos hardly do him justice, you’ve got to see him live to experience it. Joe lives in Ithaca NY, and tours regularly in the US, Ireland and Canada
Time Out New York raves: “The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, the can rank among the greatest bands on the planet”.
RUTHIE FOSTER • July 23rd
Ruthie Foster is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas known for mixing a wide palette of American Roots music from blues to gospel, jazz, folk and soul. Her awards include five Grammy nominations, multiple wins at the Blues Music Awards including three for Best Female Vocalist, and the crown for Best Female Vocalist at the 2013 Austin Music Awards. In 2016, she was nominated for two Living Blues Awards and won the Koko Taylor Award for Best Traditional Female Blues Artist. Her list of honors also includes a nomination from the Living Blues Awards for Best Live Performer…and the list goes on. This past year she was the 2023 Blues Music Award Winner for Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. She has toured and collaborated with fellow luminaries Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, The Allman Brothers Band, Willie Nelson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bonnie Raitt, and Paul Simon. In 2022 she released her 9th studio album Healing Time, the latest jewel in her accomplished career. Ruthie will be performing for us solo this evening.
MILTON will be opening for Ruthie Foster. A songwriter’s songwriter, known for his lyric craft, distinctive voice and soulful songs steeped in classic rhythm & blues, pop, jazz, folk and country, Milton will be performing as a duo with bassist Jeff Eyrich. Video
July 30: Grateful To Be Alive is an American Rock Band. formed to explore the amazing song catalog of the Grateful Dead. Bringing a fresh approach to the many styles of American music that are infused into the Grateful Dead music. Blues, Jazz, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll and Reggae with an emphasis on improvisation and exploration. While staying true to the powerful lyrics and melodies that relate to so many fans.
With Two drummers Bill Reeve and Charlie Caldarola the groove is immersive.
Rich Lobovsky on Keys and vocals,
Dave Hamburger on Bass,
Erik Blicker On guitar and Vocals
