Violinist Zach Brock is a sought-after soloist, educator, and sideman, as well as a Grammy Award-winning member of the band Snarky Puppy.

“Add Brock to the small list of players finding ways to bridge the potentially hazardous chasm between the violin and jazz”
– LA Times

Ft. Lee Falco (drums), Zach Djanikian (bass), Sam Kossler (pedal steel), Jose Poyatos (guitar) & Olivia Mills (vocals)

You may have caught Austin-based Peter More’s music produced by Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, on tour with Grace Potter, or supporting Leon Bridges in their hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.  At turns contemplative and rousing, More’s music is precisely executed, yet manages to feel original and uncomplicated; Music you want to hum along with and also hang on to every single line.

Featuring: Bill Pernice (Piano), Tony Velez (Lead Guitar), Sam Martin (Bass), Ernesto Colon (Timbales), Pito Castillo (Congas), Isaiah Lopez (Drums)

‍A Tribute to Santana, the band and the man, who not only defined a generation, but multiple generations with a powerful career that began in 1966 and continues today.

Ft. John Medeski (keys), Eric Kalb (drums), Will Bernard (guitar), Mister Rourke (turntables), Mike Rivard (bass, sintir)

Club d’Elf, a Moroccan dosed psychedelic dub jazz collective from Boston, is fiercely dedicated to “the groove”, comprising some of the most sought-after players from the jazz, DJ, rock and world music scenes of the Northeast

Ft. Bernard Purdie (Drums), Danny Boone (Bass), Miho Nobuzane-Elijah (Keyboards), w/s/g Rob Paparozzi (Vocals),

An all-time great soul, R&B, funk, and pop drummer, Bernard Purdie’s impeccable time and mastery of backbeats and grooves (especially his trademark “Purdie Shuffle”) are widely celebrated.

From Camille’s dreamy vocals, electrifying saxophone lines, and Darrell’s mesmerizing rhythmic colors to dynamic interpretations of standards and originals, this fiery musical collaborative team is bound to make a huge impact at this year’s jazz festival. Renew your senses to what jazz sounds, looks, and feels like while listening to two of the most dynamic young creative, and talented forces on the music scene.

THE ROCK ACADEMY’S SHOWBAND is an advanced touring group of young musicians between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been selected for their musical dedication, showmanship, love of performing, and ability to share the stage with professional musicians as they tour the world.

Sets range from an eclectic mix of rock, high energy funk and dance to psychedelic deep cuts. A standing ovation from Blondie’s crowd, or holding a room on their own, this band delivers a great show.

Her voice, first. Amy Helm has a voice of a thousand ways, twists and turns, ascensions and intentions. It soars, flays, pleads, celebrates, guides, heals, teaches, and above all Amy Helm’s voice makes you feel. Her own emotion enables and encourages the lids and layers to come off your own, as you listen to her on a recording, or in performance. This alone would be enough; but Helm has been much more than a singer for a long time. After decades of practicing and perfecting her arts, Helm has shaped herself into a unique force, personality, and woman in the world of music—and the far wider world of all who love music.

Rita Harvey’s ‘Heart Like A Wheel’ – A Tribute to the Music of Linda Ronstadt celebrates one of the most beloved and versatile pop singers of the past five decades. Hear the hits that Linda Ronstadt helped make famous (“You’re No Good,” “Blue Bayou,” “When Will I Be Loved,” “It’s So Easy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Desperado,” “Heat Wave” and many others) as well as stories behind the songs that highlighted her career. These timeless favorites are performed by Broadway star, Rita Harvey, backed up by four incredible rock musicians.

Ft. Johnny Nicholas, Katie Shore (violin), Bill Morrison (bass), Mike Bram (drums) plus special guest Cindy Cashdollar (steel guitar)

Johnny Nicholas has spent a lifetime soaking up the flavor of such vibrant music scenes as Chicago, Southwest Louisiana and Texas. His repertoire of predominantly original compositions is full-spectrum Americana — a rich gumbo of blues, cajun, swing and honky tonk.

“She is one of those wonderful spirits, she’s got her arms around you; you can feel that.” – Levon Helm

Alexis P. Suter is the owner of that big, booming voice you can hear roaring out of Brooklyn into the heart of North America and beyond. Miss Suter and her powerful and unique ensemble artfully blend the lines between Blues, Soul, Roots and Rock music. Alexis’ voice ranges from a pained passion to explosive and soul bearing.

A Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Event. The Analog Jazz Orchestra, a 17 piece big band of seasoned veterans are joined by saxophone legend Joe Lovano.

C Lanzbom and Matt Turk have  joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Kris Bauman and fiddler Kensuke Shoji complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and the Grateful Dead.

One of the most influential bands in popular music, Steely Dan was formed in the early 70’s by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen (a Woodstock resident). Brought to life in performance by a spectacular cast of veteran touring and recording musicians, this genuine labor of love recreates Becker’s and Fagan’s complex, timeless arrangements.

The name Cuboricua was inspired by the music of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Cuboricua identifies with the rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean; Salsa, Son, Rumba, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue.

No reservations, music outside on the decks (weather permitting). The Falcon Underground will be open for dining. Due to overwhelming attendance and lack of donations on Salsa Nights past, there will be a $15 cover (minimum donation) to enter Salsa Night.

Guy is a long-time friend and supporter of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and his friendship with Clearwater founder Pete Seeger dated from Guy’s childhood to Pete’s passing in 2014. He is doing this show to honor Clearwater Environmental Action Director Manna Jo Greene, who recently retired after 23 years of tireless advocacy for the Hudson River and the communities in its watershed. All proceeds will go towards continuing this work, underwriting the iconic sloop Clearwater and the organization’s role as a grassroots model for producing positive change to protect the waters of our planet.

Her voice, first. Amy Helm has a voice of a thousand ways, twists and turns, ascensions and intentions. It soars, flays, pleads, celebrates, guides, heals, teaches, and above all Amy Helm’s voice makes you feel. Her own emotion enables and encourages the lids and layers to come off your own, as you listen to her on a recording, or in performance. This alone would be enough; but Helm has been much more than a singer for a long time. After decades of practicing and perfecting her arts, Helm has shaped herself into a unique force, personality, and woman in the world of music—and the far wider world of all who love music.

The world’s zaniest – eighteen-piece – big band returns to re-form the music of Zappa, Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter…with comic diversions, because they can’t help it!

Blue Note Records Recording Artist! Award-winning pianist, improvisor, healer and scholar from South Africa. A recipient of prestigious awards such as the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, multiple South African Music Award (SAMA) and AFRIMA among others that have made him an influential figure. Makhathini has 10 albums with his last album ‘In the Spirit of Ntu’ on Blue Note Records.

World-renowned jazz pianist and composer Brad Mehldau performs an intimate solo concert. An improviser first and foremost, he greatly cherishes the surprise and wonder that can occur from a spontaneous musical idea, but he also has a deep fascination for the formal architecture of music, and it informs everything he plays. The two sides of Mehldau’s personality — the improviser and the formalist — play off each other, and the effect is often something like controlled chaos.