Tompkins Corners
Music Programs

Live on Our Outdoor Stage!

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 Past Events - 2021

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Music All Day
Sat, October 23rd  12:00 - 4 pm
Suggested donation $10 -  Bring the kids in costume!

Stop by our Harvest Fest
and enjoy all of these bands and so much more!

Tompkins Corners Ceili Band

Catahoula Cajun Band

Jacob Bernz and Hudson Lovell

The Kitchen Table Band
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Linda Thornton and Tim Pitt

Piedmont Bluz
Sat, Sept 11th 4:00 pm

Ambassadors of Country Blues and the Piedmont Style of Fingerpicking!
With “stories to tell, people to remember, and things that must be said," husband and wife  Valerie and Benedict Turner are on a mission is to help preserve rural, east coast traditions by educating audiences about this unique aspect of African American culture. Weaving a bit of history into the presentation of each song, these Ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking will tickle your ears with delightful music.

Inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2018, these tradition bearers have been featured in numerous festivals including the Newport Folk Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Tel Aviv Blues Festival, Clearwater Revival, and Brooklyn Folk Festival. They have traveled as far as Europe and the Middle East to share their music, and are much loved wherever they go.
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Valerie was invited to write the feature article, “Out of the Shadows - Undersung Women of Blues Guitar,” for the March/April 2021 edition of Acoustic Guitar magazine, and the duo was invited by Taj Mahal to perform at his first annual Roots Rising Showcase on Saturday, March 20th, 2021.

This is the last of four concerts in the John Cohen Memorial Music Series.

Tickets are $20 and are available HERE.

Jud Caswell
Sat, Aug 28th 4:00 pm

Jud Caswell, Maine singer/songwriter, is a talented multi-instrumentalist with a keen eye for detail. There’s a magic to the way he draws you in with clever, well-groomed lyrics, percussive guitar playing, and a powerful yet tender voice until you’re transported to the old farmhouse, the salty shore, a wood full of birdsong.

In 2006, Jud burst onto the national scene with wins at the most prestigious songwriting contests in the country, including the Kerrville New Folk competition, where his song “Blackberry Time” was hailed by songwriting guru Pat Pattison as a “perfect song.”  His song “The Weight of the World” (co-written with Amy Speace and grammy award winner Jon Vezner) was recorded by Judy Collins and named the “#4 Folk Song of the Decade” by New York’s premier AAA station, WFUV.

Wyndham Baird
Live on the Outdoor Stage
Saturday, August 7th 6:30 pm

"Lifting urban love affairs to the stuff of Gospel, and twisting personal disappointments into universal folk anthems " — Deli Magazine

Wyndham Baird authentically represents the folk trajectory from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan with great voice, guitar, and harmonica. A “must-have” on John Cohen’s list for future events, John saw Wyndham’s work not as an imitation, but with an authenticity that brings these songs home to us.

Bring a lawn chair and picnic - grounds open at 5:45 pm. Light snacks and dessert will be available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Carriage Shed.

This is the third of four concerts in the John Cohen Memorial Music Series.

W M D 2
Live on the Outdoor Stage
Saturday, July 24th 6:30 pm

High energy Americana and Bluegrass with vocals, guitar, dobro, slide guitar, banjo, mandolin, even suitcase percussion! WMD2 will get your toes tapping and hands clapping with a wide range of musical styles, from blues to bluegrass to country, folk, and more. Band members Will Demers, Mat Kastner, Dan Bonis, and Dave Anastasia are happiest when the audience has as much fun as they do! Known for playing fresh interpretations of well-loved songs, the band also performs its own original material.
 
 Bring a lawn chair, picnic, and BYOB - grounds open at 5:45 pm. Refreshments will be available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in our historic Carriage Shed.

Eva Salina and Peter Stan
Live on Our Outdoor Stage!
July 10th 6:30 pm

With groundbreaking interpretations of Balkan songs, Eva and Peter pick up and continue an interrupted legacy of empowered female voices in Serbian and Romani (gypsy) music. Moving effortlessly through the intricate and demanding expression of Balkan songs, they intertwine vintage pop songs with singular interpretations and present them with tenderness, grace, passion, and a commitment to keeping these songs alive and evolving.  This is part of our John Cohen Memorial Music Series.
*Made possible by  The Putnam Arts Council and NY State Legislature. ​

Bring a lawn chair and picnic - grounds open at 5:45 pm. Light snacks will be available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in our historic Carriage Shed.

Drew Young
Live on Our Outdoor Stage!
Saturday, June 26th  4 pm

 The Americana Crooner from New Orleans ​ Live on the lawn!
For the better part of two decades, Drew has been criss crossing the globe soaking up stories and experiences and translating the human experience into songs of longing, love, loss and learning. Throw in some Warren Zevon with a dab of R.E.M. and top it off with a little Jason Isbell and you will find the corner where Drew’s music sits. With two stellar band mates in tow, the band plays southern roots music that is refreshingly honest, defiantly original, and infinitely memorable. 

Preview Drew's music here - It'll Be Soon

Bring a lawn chair and picnic - grounds open at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.  In case of rain, the concert will be held in our historic Carriage Shed.
This is the first of four concerts in the John Cohen Memorial Music Series, 
and is made possible, in part, through the Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Grant Program with public funds provided through the NY State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew M Cuomo and the NY State Legislature. ​

Down Hill Strugglers
Saturday, June 19th  6:30 pm

Some of the best traditional American music, blues, gospel and hillbilly, was recorded on commercial 78 rpm records during the 1920s & 30s. The Downhill Strugglers keep that music alive with new interpretations. An old-time string band based simultaneously out of Kentucky and New York, they have released albums on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Jalopy Records and are featured on the soundtrack to the Coen Brothers film, "Inside Llewyn Davis" produced by T-Bone Burnett.

John Cohen, who became their mentor and bandmate, co-founded Tompkins Corners in 2015. He was a musician, photographer and filmmaker who performed and documented the traditional music of the rural South and played a major role in the American folk music revival. John played with the Strugglers at every Brooklyn Folk Festival since the beginning, as well as at every Washington Square Park Folk Festival and many more all across the country, including at the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, the Newport Folk Festival and more.
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Bring a lawn chair and picnic - grounds open at 5:45 pm. with Covid guidelines in place. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Carriage Shed.

Circle of Song
Tuesday, June 15th  7 pm
Eli Smith of the Down Hill Strugglers to open our Circle!

Each month, new friends and old gather on Zoom to present a song or just to enjoy the camaraderie. All are welcome, and anything goes! Play a tune, sing a song, have a laugh! 
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This month, Eli Smith of the Down Hill Strugglers will open our Circle with a few traditional American tunes.  The Down Hill Strugglers  will be presenting a live concert outdoors at TCCC on Saturday, June 19th - so join us for a preview!

To perform please contact linda@tompkinscorners.org.
To join us on Zoom: Circle of Song

Tompkins Corners to host
Albuquerque Folk Festival Master Classes 

June 8 - 13 Virtual

Enrich your musical life with insights and techniques from some extraordinary musicians in these FREE master classes! TCCC Board members Bill, Mark and Linda, who have been hosting our "Circle of Song" Zoom Sessions, will host.

Teaching Artists will include:
Deanie Richardson - Bluegrass Fiddle 
Wayne Shrubsall - Banjo Types & Styles
 The Limeliters - Songwriting
Stillhouse Junkies - Arranging for an Ensemble
Le Vent Du Nord -  The award winning francophone folk band from Quebec. 
David Garcia & Brenda Romero: Inditas and other NM narrative ballad genres.

Classes are free, with registration required.
For more information or to register, please visit: 
 abqfolkfest.org/masterclassschedule.shtml

Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan
& Bruce Foley
of Cherish the Ladies
Saturday, June 5th, 4:00 pm
Live on the Lawn!

TCCC is pleased to present Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, and Bruce Foley of Cherish the Ladies, the long-running, Grammy-nominated, Irish-American supergroup that formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of women on the Irish music scene. They have toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics, and have recorded 17 outstanding albums including an Emmy-winning live recording, "An Irish Homecoming," which was simultaneously videotaped for a Public Television Special that aired across America.
  
Tickets are $20, will be available soon, and will be capped at 100. Bring a lawn chair and picnic - grounds open at 3:30 p.m.  Covid guidelines will be in place (masks required and social distancing).  In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Carriage Shed.

 Deni Bonet
with Chris Flynn
Saturday, May 22nd 6:30 pm
Live on the Lawn!

Engaging, multi-talented singer/songwriter and virtuoso violinist, Deni Bonet, will perform in a special duo with guitarist/singer Chris Flynn. Playing quirky, melodic, and fun folk-rock for all ages, she has recorded and performed with R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan, Cyndi Lauper, and Warren Zevon, among many others. Deni Bonet’s reputation for high-energy performances, and particularly for her dynamic violin playing, has found her in demand - headlining festivals, performing arts centers, clubs, colleges, and international venues. Performance highlights include concerts at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, the Great Wall of China, and the White House for President Obama.

Suggested donation is $20.

Circle of Song
Deni Bonet to open our Circle!
Tuesday, May 18th  7:00 pm
On Zoom

Deni Bonet, Singer/songwriter and virtuoso violinist will open our monthly “Circle of Song”. Enjoy a preview of her upcoming live show on May 22nd!

Each month, old friends and new gather to present a song or just to sit back and enjoy. We welcome all to our Circle, and anything goes! Play a tune, sing a song, perform solo or with a partner.

To perform please contact linda@tompkinscorners.org

To join us on Zoom: Circle of Song

Pete Seeger Festival!

Live music, fine crafts and refreshments
Sunday, May 2nd from 2-5 pm

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center presents our fifth annual Pete Seeger Festival to celebrate the musical, environmental and humanitarian legacy of our neighbor, mentor and friend. 

This is a FREE, family-friendly event outdoors on the Tompkins Corners lawn, with Covid guidelines in place (masks required and social distancing). If the weather is iffy, the stage will be set up in the carriage shed. Refreshments will be available. Donations will be gratefully accepted and will be shared with local organizations that Pete created, including the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the Beacon Sloop Club, and the River Pool at Beacon.

Scheduled performers include David and Jacob Bernz, Betty and the Baby Boomers, Lydia Adams Davis, Patrick Stanfield Jones, Pat Lamanna, Sharleen Leahey, the Trouble Sisters: Melissa Ortquist, Laurie Siegel and Karen Brooks, Andy Revkin, and Sarah Underhill. 

​The musicians were all Pete’s friends who performed with him and sailed with him on the sloops Clearwater and Woody Guthrie and worked with him at the Beacon Sloop Club. In addition to singing Pete’s songs and their own, they will reminisce about the man who inspired so many people in the course of his 94 years.