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
Fri Sep 28th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door The Bluegrass Characters deliver straight-ahead traditional mountain-style Bluegrass with soaring vocals and hard-driving instrumentals, following the recipe laid down by Bill Monroe, Flatt & … Read More
The 4th Annual Oldtone Roots Advance Fat Bird Tickets End Midnight on August 23rd! We are rounding the corner on what we hope to be an epic picker’s gatherings in the mold of the great festivals of all time. … Read More
SOLD OUT Sunday, August 26 @ 3:30pm 42 Haggerty Hill Road, Rhinebeck, NY The setting for this concert couldn’t be more charming and comfortable. Enjoy this fun music and then treat yourself to a delicious dinner in quaint Rhinebeck, NY. … Read More
The Fourth of July jam has been cancelled…we are not going to hold a jam that night. Go out and enjoy the fireworks or read the Constitution!!! Or do both! In addition, because so many of you will be attending … Read More
The Country Gentlemen In the early 1970s “Fox on the Run” was among the most requested bluegrass songs. Along with “Rocky Top,” a bluegrass band could scarcely play a show without fans yelling for “Rocky Top” or “Fox on the … Read More