Mark Erelli is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and Americana. His music is known for its lyrical depth and intricate instrumentation, drawing influence from classic rock icons. Mark has collaborated with artists including Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, and Anaïs Mitchell; opened for the likes of Marc Cohn, Watchhouse, Josh Ritter, and many others; released fourteen solo albums and three albums with his bluegrass band Barnstar!; and produced two records for GRAMMY-winning artist Lori McKenna.

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Two of the region’s busiest artists, gather their guitars, fiddles, mandolins and return home for their monthly residency. We love these guys. You will too!

Singer-songwriters, guitar favorites. Originals, covers. Unstoppable duo!

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The Insolent Willies are an upstate New York-based acoustic roots-rock band known for their hip-shaking mix of quirky, clever original music and unpredictable covers. The band's current lineup includes: - Bill Ackerbauer (guitar, harmonica, fiddle) - Frank DeVer Pullen (bass, mandolin, banjo).
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“Scott Hopkins has certainly proven he deserves to stand with the best instrumentalist in progressive bluegrass, and his debut CD gives fans of hot picking a chance to hear some of the best young players around stretch out and interact on some challenging and interesting new tunes.”

- Ivan Rosenberg, Bluegrass Unlimited

The Scott Hopkins Bluegrass Trio features Scott on banjo, David Chernack on guitar, mandolin and fiddle, and Dylan Perillo on bass. The group has a big sound for three musicians and repertoire includes originals, 3-part harmony singing, hot instrumentals and incredible musicianship all around. Chernack was raised in Hyde Park, NY and double majored at Brandeis University in environmental studies and history with a minor in music. He now is back in the Hudson Valley to pursue is MS in environmental policy at Bard Center for Environmental Policy. Dylan Perillo is a conservatory trained upright bassist, composer and arranger from New York’s capital region who maintains an active performance schedule within the early jazz and folk music circles. He enjoys composing original music for his own groups and writing/arranging music for fellow musicians and singer-songwriters.

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You know him. You love him. Finger pickin, boot kickin, smooth talkin’, story tellin’ Hillbilly Rock ‘n Roll playin,’ 4 time Eddie Award winnin’ regional treasure Jim Gaudet is throwing is crew on the haywagon and headin’ up to Galway again. Wake the neighbors! Phone the kids! We gonna have some fun!

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The Maria Z Trio is a celebration of diverse musical styles — fiery flamenco, classical, Latin, roots and bluegrass. As one reviewer wrote, “Maria Zemantauski has continually pushed the boundaries of the possible with her trusty 6-string, blending genres that have little or no business appearing on the same bill, much less in the same song!” Guitarist/mandolinist Sten Isachsen and bassist Bob Buckley round out the trio. Together, they create a refreshing, rhythmically-driven repertoire that takes the listener on a journey of traditional classics, innovative arrangements and stunning original compositions.

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A little shift in the schedule this month!! Normally the last Tuesday of the month, for June only we’ve moved to June 23..

Cutting his teeth as the manager of the iconic Saratoga Springs listening room Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged “with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony.” (Viv Nesbitt, Art of the Song) The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese and his band have become one of the fastest-rising groups in upstate NY with expansive live albums highlighting a reputation for compelling performances. With a rotating cast of talented players, a broad and dynamic body of work, and a refusal to set anything in stone, their shows are always fresh, full of joy, and hard to describe. Think Wilco with hints of Prine and Zappa: "smart, emotionally tuned arrangements and a stage presence that balanced earnestness with unpredictability. Their live performance thrives in the liminal space between genres folk, Americana, jazz and the result is a sound that’s complex without being convoluted." (NYSMusic)

2023 & 2024 Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Awards 

Americana Artist of the Year 

Reese Fulmer - Nominated for 2024 Songwriter of the Year
Leaving a Dream - Nominated for 2023 Record of the Year & Video of the Year

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Not only is he a great chef with his own terrific restaurant (The Mouzon House) to run, Dave Pedinotti also fronts an all-star band of local legends. Expect an evening of great covers of great songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s… Dylan, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Neil Young…you’re gonna have a good time! $10 cover (518)882-6962 for reservations

Funky, Soulful... Fresh

An original Rock & Soul ensemble hailing from upstate New York quickly making a name for themselves in the Capital Region. With a sound built upon a strong foundation of drum and bass, classic organ, blistering vocals, and an unshakeable horn section, the band continues to thrill audiences with high energy performances and a modern interpretation of soulful music steeped in early R&B, funk and soul.
Releasing their debut EP The Tree House Sessions in 2023, Tops of Trees hit the airwaves with WEXT, WEQX, and Unsigned 518, resonating deeply with listeners on WEXT’s local songs of the year, also earning them consecutive Capital Region Thomas Edison Award nominations (The Eddie’s) for “Jam Band of the Year”.
Since then, the band has continued to climb, opening for Blues Traveler, Joan Osborne and Ben Folds, while also being featured on WMHT’s PBS show AHA!. Tops of Trees has showcased their electrifying performances at venues like Cohoes Music Hall, Putnam Place, Jive Hive Live, and Saratoga Springs New Year’s Eve Festival. Along the way, they’ve shared the stage with the Robert Randolph Band, Sqwerv, Suke Cerulo Band, and The Pat Mcgee Band.
Climb up to the highest branch to enjoy the view.
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Two of the region’s busiest artists, gather their guitars, fiddles, mandolins and return home for their monthly residency. We love these guys. You will too!

The Unfaithful Servants are one of Canada’s most exciting acoustic bands, blending masterful musicianship, rich vocal harmonies, and timeless songwriting with a modern take on folk, bluegrass, and Americana. The Vancouver Island–based quartet features Jesse Cobb, founding member of The Infamous Stringdusters (with credits alongside Bela Fleck, Dierks Bentley and Lee Ann Womack), songwriter Dylan Stone, acclaimed young fiddler Quin Etheridge-Pedden, and bassist Mark Johnson.

Building a reputation as a powerhouse live act, the band delivers unforgettable, edge-of-your-seat performances. They have appeared at major festivals across Canada and the U.S., including RockyGrass and IBMA World of Bluegrass, as well as Salmon Arm Roots & Blues, Vancouver Island MusicFest, and Victoria Folk Fest. Their new album, Fallen Angel, reached #8 on the International Folk Music Charts and #15 on Canadian Folk Radio, earning critical acclaim for its storytelling, musicianship, and modern take on Americana and Bluegrass.                    

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Regional favorite singer songwriter guitar superhero brings his acoustic guitar originals, unique covers and recognizable vocals to the barn for his monthly residency.

Ask Joe for a bio, an introduction, a quick description of who he is, what his music is like and this is what you get. Joe’s a free spirit, as is his music. Singer songwriter, a little bit surfer in tone, a little jam bandy, a little Dead, a splash of grunge. Real easy to listen too. Real easy to love..

In his words…

Before I started my career I had a choice: to take over my parent’s thoroughbred farm in New Jersey or pursue music full time in California and relinquish the farm to sale. I still wonder what life would have looked like had I stayed, but who can resist the gold rush? Besides, I plan to get back there one day on another farm with some other red barn.

My music comes from life’s moments — smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse’s breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. 4000 acres of freshly burnt wildfire, watching the steam from the Pacific Ocean’s breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after clutching the worn steering wheel of the tour van all day.

Now my reality is in Bonny Doon, CA, where mountains meet the sea. I am in my recording studio, aptly named Hippie Cowboy, every day. Slow and steady; keep it fun, stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right. My dad passed away a couple years ago — his bullwhip is on the wall, his Harley is in the driveway. He visits me in dreams, and oh, the moment I wake up! Sometimes I write for him. Sometimes for my mom, who I hope will move out to California soon. Maybe she could volunteer at an equestrian center…

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Jay Collins is the saxophone player of choice for famous artists such as Gregg Allman, Little Feat, Levon Helm, The Midnight Ramble Band, and Donald Fagen. He is also an exciting singer, arranger, writer, and a dynamic band-leader.

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Hot Club of Saratoga, Upstate New York’s premier gypsy swing ensemble, specializes in the timeless sounds of Django Reinhardt and the vibrant atmosphere of 1930's Paris. Their music brings the magic of hot swing to life, and they are known for their captivating performances. Whether you're a fan of gypsy jazz or simply looking to experience something unique and delightful, the Hot Club of Saratoga is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.

Since forming in early 2013, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to venues throughout Upstate New York as well as festivals, swing dances, weddings, corporate events, and private parties. In addition to playing numerous sold out shows at the venerable Caffe Lena, Hot Club of Saratoga played the main stage at The Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz festival in 2021 and 2022. They were nominated for the Jazz Artist of The Year by the Eddies Awards (Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards) three times, taking the Eddies home in 2022 as well as the 2023 Listen Up Award for Favorite Jazz Artist.

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A little shift in the schedule this month!! Normally the last Tuesday of the month, for June only we’ve moved to June 23..

Two of the region’s busiest artists, gather their guitars, fiddles, mandolins and return home for their monthly residency. We love these guys. You will too!

You probably know him from his countless visits to the Bull with Mike Twelve, but what you may not know…

Nate Sabat is an award-winning bassist, singer-songwriter and arranger based in Brooklyn, NY. Nate has written and arranged music for NPR's Radiolab, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the Heifetz International Music Institute. Additionally, a number of his songs are in rotation on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction channel. He has performed on stages throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, at festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, The Caverns and Carnegie Hall. In April 2024 Nate released Bass Fiddler, the debut full-length project under his own name, produced by the legendary Bruce Molsky.

With upright bass as his sole tool for accompaniment, Nate crafts wildly intricate arrangements, each one inextricably tied to its song. His playing — while rooted in American folk music — goes far beyond any preconceived notions of the instrument's role within the genre. With a relaxed, vocal sound and equal fluency with pizzicato and the bow, Nate takes full advantage of the never-ending variety of sounds and textures the bass has to offer. GRAMMY-winning cellist Eugene Friesen says, "Nate has so much going for him: The ability to propel any groove with chops and subtlety, a sweet bow sound that can vocalize any melody, fiercely great intonation, and, most importantly, a musical intelligence and intuition that operates with a constant smile.”

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Regional favorite singer songwriter guitar superhero brings his acoustic guitar originals, unique covers and recognizable vocals to the barn for his monthly residency.

A little shift in the schedule this month!! Normally the last Tuesday of the month, for June only we’ve moved to June 23..

Two of the region’s busiest artists, gather their guitars, fiddles, mandolins and return home for their monthly residency. We love these guys. You will too!

Regional favorite singer songwriter guitar superhero brings his acoustic guitar originals, unique covers and recognizable vocals to the barn for his monthly residency.

Part of the family round here, Oona Grady and James Gascoyne (Drank The Gold, Millstone Rounders, Rodeo Barons, etc) fill the dining hour with Celtic, old time, bluegrass, country songs, tunes and cheer…  Reservations recommended

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A little shift in the schedule this month!! Normally the last Tuesday of the month, for June only we’ve moved to June 23..

Two of the region’s busiest artists, gather their guitars, fiddles, mandolins and return home for their monthly residency. We love these guys. You will too!

We generally don’t host concerts in December, other than Christmas shows. I make an exception when Jeffrey Martin is on tour. Among my favorite songwriters on the planet, with his thunderous baritone vocals and articulate acoustic playing, he can play here whenever he wants!

Jeffrey Martin has been reaching for quiet and stories since he was a kid hiding under the

covers with a Discman. He wrote his way through a writing degree, a teaching degree, and

years of high school English classes filled with unruly brilliance, all while making records and

playing shows whenever he could. Eventually, he left teaching to follow the same dream he

encouraged his students to chase. After releasing Thank God We Left the Garden, he recorded

Alive July 25, 2025, a no-edits live album captured in Portland with Sam Weber. Jeffrey tours

full time now, still missing teaching like an old friend he’ll meet again.

Corey Parsons opens.

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Regional favorite singer songwriter guitar superhero brings his acoustic guitar originals, unique covers and recognizable vocals to the barn for his monthly residency.

A little shift in the schedule this month!! Normally the last Tuesday of the month, for June only we’ve moved to June 23..