Few genres have a knack for such strong storytelling as bluegrass. Often placed in the same breath as country and folk, it’s a form of music that relies less on the noise of the instruments, and more on the ability … Read More
. A deep dive into the hundred year journey of one fiddle tune and how it contributed to the development of Bluegrass style fiddling Video and audio reference recordings for this article have been uploaded to a YouTube playlist. Links … Read More
We are introducing you, our readers, to one of our Board Members. Bruno Bruzzese joined the HVBA in 2020 and quickly became one of our most active members. Lucky us!! As a founding member of the Blue Mask Boys, Bruno … Read More
Saturday – April 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm James Earl Jones Theater 260 Boardman Road Poughkeepsie, NY A Very Special Thanks to our Sponsors EVELYN & JOHN JAEGER ED & GINNY SCHAFFER KATE & MIKE FOWLER FAMILY LYNN & STEVE LIPTON … Read More
Friday – March 10, 2023 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship 67 S. Randolph Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT HVBA Members: $25 in advance/$30 at the door Non-members: $30 in advance/$35 at the door There will be … Read More
Saturday, February 4 – @ 7:30pm The Unitarian Fellowship 67 S. Randolph Avenue – Poughkeepsie, NY Tickets Available at The Door $20/Members $25/Non-Members Those lucky enough to have seen and heard Bees in the Barn in the HVBA’s Covid-inspired outdoor … Read More
Dear HVBA members, member bands, concertgoers, friends, and all bluegrass lovers, On behalf of myself and the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association’s board, I’d like to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. As 2022 comes to a close, let’s … Read More
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, the HVBA holds an open jam at the Manor at Woodside in Poughkeepsie. It’s a warm and friendly jam and is attended by many of the residents who love seeing us. One … Read More
Saturday – December 3, 2022 @ 7:30pm James Earl Jones Theater Poughkeepsie Day School 260 Boardman Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR HVBA Members: $20 in advance/$25 at the door Non-members: $25 in advance/$30 at the door … Read More
One key role of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association is clearly laid in our mission statement: “The HVBA is chartered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts and educational organization, we promote bluegrass and related acoustic music in the Hudson Valley through … Read More