Eric Callari, hosting the Mardi Gras Review at Villiage Billiards Starting at 9pm
Eric Callari is a local of Warwick who plays regularly throughout the Hudson Valley. He teaches private guitar lessons and worked for several years at Village Music and the Warwick School of Music. His original songs feature his clean vocals and acoustic guitar. Eric enjoys big hearts, open minds, and writing in the third person.
Peter Cotsis, hosting at Fratello Starting at 7pm
Peter Cotsis performs an eclectic range of pop/rock songs
acoustic and electric from the 70s through today along with
his own original music.
acoustic and electric from the 70s through today along with
his own original music.
The Cypher Junkies, appearing at Village Billiards Mardi Gras Review
Cypher Junkies are a live hip hop group from Warwick NY. The Times Herald Record has honored them in their newspaper with the award for “Best Hip Hop Artist in the Hudson Valley” in 2011 and again in 2012. The group consists of five members and is known for high intensity performances as well as technical wordplay.
Gayle Donnelly, appearing at Village Billiards Mardi Gras Review
Gayle is a local up-and-coming singer/songwriter/keyboardist whose eclectic style is inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and Electric Light Orchestra. She is very excited to be taking part in an event supporting the small but crucial details right in our backyard, and in her eyes, there is no better way to do it than through music, good friends, and celebration!
Jim Elwell, hosting Under 21 Open Mic at Caffe a la Mode 7pm-10pm
Jim has been hosting the Caffe a la Mode Open Mic weekly for the past nine years.
“I consider my people to be family”
~Jim Elwell
Jeremy Langdale, hosting at Blarney Station from 7pm-10pm
The Jeremy Langdale Band has been playing throughout the Hudson Valley with a fine tuned, tried and true selection of classic blues, funk and R&B. Come on down and get a taste of our earth-quakin’, bootie shakin’, baby makin’ no prisoners taken kinda’ groove!
The Frank Sorino All-Star Band, hosting at Halligan’s Pub 7pm-10pm
The Frank Sorino All-Star Band is typically made up of a trio of musicians who specialize in classic and progressive rock covers. Known for their ability to take on almost any song request, each show is unique and entertaining. Stop by Halligan’s on Fat Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm, and join in on the fun. You can also see Frank almost every Thursday night at The Holiday Inn in Middletown where he co-hosts a world-class open mic.
Featuring Frank Sorino on guitar and lead vocals, John “Mad Dog” on drums, and Mike Adamo on Bass
Strings Attached, appearing at La Piazza and Village Billiards Mardi Gras Review
Strings Attached is an Orange County acoustic rock trio that has been performing for the past 2 years. Made up of John Desibia on acoustic or lead guitar and vocals, Jean Cassels also on guitar and vocals, and Alli Fox on percussion and bass guitar.
Please check out their website at for more information!
Steve Vecchiotti and Al Mueller, hosting at La Piazza
Steve Vecchiotti is an accomplished singer/guitarist who has been
entertaining audiences in the Warwick Valley area for many years with a combination of fingerpicking and flatpicking that are sure to entertain. Steve will be performing a variety of folk, bluegrass and Americana covers tunes along with percussionist Al Mueller.
entertaining audiences in the Warwick Valley area for many years with a combination of fingerpicking and flatpicking that are sure to entertain. Steve will be performing a variety of folk, bluegrass and Americana covers tunes along with percussionist Al Mueller.
Al Muller is a highly sought-after percussionist with a truly innovative style. Al has played with many bands in his career and is accomplished with a wide variety of drums/percussion. Al will be joining Steve on the Cajon, which adds Al’s completely unique sound to the music.
The Joey Vaughan Band, appearing at Village Billiards Mardi Gras Review
The Joey Vaughan Band is a rock n’ roll outfit from New York City. Their original music delves deep into the blues, roots rock and has elements of folk. It is an imaginative blend of the big city while traveling to the coast of California and suddenly remembering you forgot something that’s mildly important back home in the Northeast, except you can’t turn around to get it because you’re already like…..an hour into the trip.
The band is made up of of four friends who have been playing music together in some form for the past few years. Joey, a Warwick native, fronts the band on vocals and guitar, with Brian Varneke on guitar / trumpet, Roger Mulligan on bass and Doug Pfeifer on drums. With a live show that’s a little different each time, and covers that tip their hats to country legends and rockers alike…..The Joey Vaughan Band is excited to be participating this year.
OC4, hosting at Fetch
Orange County, New York’s premier cover band.
We play an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary rock, pop, and indie.
Keith Newman, hosting at Yesterday’s 7pm-10pm
Keith Newman has been playing the Catskills rock circuit since his teenage years, as part of various bands and in collaboration with other local musicians. As a solo vocalist who accompanies himself on six and twelve string guitar and harmonica, he continues to play a wide variety of acoustic music. His repertoire includes covers by artists including the Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Simon & Garfunkel, Jackson Brown, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Pink Floyd, Jim Croce and many more. For booking call (845) 434-5864.
http://hvmusic.com/listing/bands_detail.php?listing_id=1480
Two originals songs recently recorded: https://soundcloud.com/keith-newman-music/good-time-hotel
https://soundcloud.com/keith-newman-music/go-go-Cadillac
http://hvmusic.com/listing/bands_detail.php?listing_id=1480
Two originals songs recently recorded: https://soundcloud.com/keith-newman-music/good-time-hotel
https://soundcloud.com/keith-newman-music/go-go-Cadillac
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