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Bluegrass hero Lester Flatt had a lot to be proud of. One of his most lasting achievements was the G run that bears his name. You can hear this distinctive guitar run in practically every traditional bluegrass song that can … Read More

Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door REDWOOD HILL is a group of friends who have banded together to pay tribute to Bluegrass music’s legendary Country Gentlemen, a group … Read More

Sun Nov 18th 4:30pm – 6:30pm $15 at the door Unitarian Fellowship 67 S Randolph Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA Presented by the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association Andy Statman is universally recognized as one of the world’s foremost mandolin virtuoso’s. … Read More

Unlike most old-time fiddle tunes that are commonly played for dances, “Bonaparte’s Retreat” is a showpiece made just for listening. It is normally played at a slow march tempo that suggests an army in retreat. One tale about the origin … Read More

Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus Friday, October 26th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus returns to HVBA Friday Oct. 26 at the Universalist Fellowship Hall. Again under the command of … Read More

I guess you can say I’ve had a love affair with words almost since before I learned to talk. Since moving to North Carolina from California in 1972, I’ve learned that a “minner dipper” is a mandolin, a “scratchbox” is … Read More

Bluegrass Characters Friday, September 28th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the DoorBluegrass in Arlington Saturday, September 29th 12:30 – 5:30pm 46 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY FREE This will be a fabulous bluegrass weekend for … Read More

  Saturday, September 29 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm 46 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY   This will be the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association’s eighth year at the Arlington Street Fair and it is always a joyful day of music, attracting … Read More