Upcoming Events
HVBS Presents: Jaxx Cafe - December 3rd, 2022 at 7pm
Join us for an up close and spirited concert by JAXX CAFE, the Hudson Valley Blues Society Local Challenge - winning Band.
Jaxx Cafe will be representing the Hudson Valley, of New York State, in January 2023 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Front man Jack Bernice is a 2012 NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee.
HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person. Please spread the word...we guarantee you will be wiggling in your seat or up dancing to the music and vibes of this band.
Refreshments and snacks will be available.
HVBS Presents: Singer/Songwriter Elly Wininger - December 11th, 2022 at 2pm
Join us for an up close and personal concert by Elly Wininger, the Hudson Valley Blues Society Local Challenge Solo/Duo Winner. Elly will be representing the Hudson Valley in January 2023 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
“Before I could read or write, I was transported by my parents' 78s: Vera Hall's "Black Woman;" Blind Willie Johnson's "Dark Was the Night" and Lead Belly, who I used to try to sing like, much to my kindergarten teacher's dismay. I had no idea what or who I was listening to, but it stirred something in my soul that has been swirling ever since."
Harkening back to her start in Greenwich Village, festival promoter Kurt Henry called Elly a "folk-blues legend." And indeed- she played the very first set on opening night at CBGB, and was offered a recording contract with Red Robin Records at age 16. "I saw an ad in the Village Voice that said 'Wanted: Blues Singers,' so I grabbed my guitar and took the subway to the Bronx. After wandering around the projects, I finally found the right door. I went in and played for a while- I think it was "Rock Me Baby" and "Key to the Highway." The woman auditioning me yelled for her partner to come into the room. 'Listen to this' she said, nodding at me, in my braces and pointy glasses. I was as surprised as they were when she handed me a contract."
In 2014, Elly was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame. So please spread the word...because you might meet the next solo/duo IBC winner!
HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person.
“Before I could read or write, I was transported by my parents' 78s: Vera Hall's "Black Woman;" Blind Willie Johnson's "Dark Was the Night" and Lead Belly, who I used to try to sing like, much to my kindergarten teacher's dismay. I had no idea what or who I was listening to, but it stirred something in my soul that has been swirling ever since."
Harkening back to her start in Greenwich Village, festival promoter Kurt Henry called Elly a "folk-blues legend." And indeed- she played the very first set on opening night at CBGB, and was offered a recording contract with Red Robin Records at age 16. "I saw an ad in the Village Voice that said 'Wanted: Blues Singers,' so I grabbed my guitar and took the subway to the Bronx. After wandering around the projects, I finally found the right door. I went in and played for a while- I think it was "Rock Me Baby" and "Key to the Highway." The woman auditioning me yelled for her partner to come into the room. 'Listen to this' she said, nodding at me, in my braces and pointy glasses. I was as surprised as they were when she handed me a contract."
In 2014, Elly was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame. So please spread the word...because you might meet the next solo/duo IBC winner!
HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person.
New Year's Day Concert For Peace - January 1st, 2023 at 2pm
Start your new year at a peaceful gathering, with music, poetry readings and camaraderie at this popular event. Robert Zubrycki, violin, and friends. Suggested donation, $1
