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Thursday July 29 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Third Annual Grape Jam Weekend with four great nights of music, Thu, July 29 - Sun, Aug 1 | |
You're invited to 12 Grapes' Third Annual "Grape Jam" Weekend -- four straight nights of over-the-top jam sessions hosted by some of 12 Grapes favorite artists. The weekend coincides with The Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday night so clear your calendars and make your reservations! Dozens of musicians from all across the Tri-State will be coming to join in on Grape Jam Weekend, hosted by: Thursday, July 29 - The Drew Bordeaux Group... Friday, July 30 - Steve Wexler & the Top Shelf... Saturday, July 31 - Johnny Feds & da Bluez Boyz... Sunday, Aug 1 - "Songwriters in the Round" featuring Steve Chizmadia, Laura MacLean & Brooke Campbell. Grape Jam -- an exciting, weekend-long event you won't want to miss! See artists' bios and cover information, below. | ||
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Thursday July 29 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | The Drew Bordeaux Group with Andrew Bordeaux, Rich Kelly, Matt Graff, Alex Nolan, w/ guests: Mishti & The Fame | |
We couldn't ask for a more kick-ass band to kick off Grape Jam Weekend! From his very first note, Drew Bordeaux exudes an energy from the stage that is exhilarating, uplifting and downright contagious. He instantly pulls the audience in with his charm and talent. Whether on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric fiddle or just singing a soulful balad into the mic, Drew's artistic abilities never cease to amaze and entertain. A violinist from the age of six, Drew studied music composition at the New England Conservatory of Music while attending Harvard, and participated in the Harvard Pops Orchestra. The Drew Bordeaux group features Rich Kelly on bass and vocals, Matt Graff on drums and the beautiful and talented Ms. Alex Nolan on guitar. To celebrate "Grape Jam", Mishti & The Fame will make a guest appearance, jamming with Anthony Candulo, Drew & Rich. It's gonna be a blow-out of a night! **Free Admission** | ||
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Friday July 30 9:30 pm to 12:30 am | Motown, Funk, Latin, Swing | |
Grape Jam weekend continues with an amazing horn-driven, 10-piece band. The band is powered by original arrangements and a truly remarkable lineup of professional musicians. With Steve Wexler (bass), award-winning singer Russ Velazquez (vocals), Edlene Hart (vocals), Jon Cobert (keyboard and vocals), Gene Lewin (drums and vocals), Chris Vitarello (guitar), Dave Stangarone (trumpet), Clay Beard (trumpet), Joe Meo (sax, flute, piccolo) and Jon Saxon (sax). The members of this band are truly "Top Shelf" having performed with The Temptations, The Tonight Show Orchestra, Al Green, Jackson Browne, Larry Harlow, Bruce Springsteen, to name a few. The singers are Broadway, B.B. King's and Apollo Theater veterans. Steve Wexler is an award-winning arranger who's performed on and off Broadway. Steve has invited guests artists to join the jam: Clifford Carter (keys), Marci Ellen Schein on vocals and Bill Ash on piccolo trumpet and trumpet. **$10 Cover or $5 with dinner entree** | ||
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Saturday July 31 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Peekskill's 4th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival with George Gee Swing Orchestra, the Blues Buddha, and more! | |
North Division Street will once again be hopping to the sounds of Jazz & Blues at this free outdoor concert, hosted by late-night jazz personality Sheila Anderson of WBGO. 4:15 The Steve Frieder Quintet; 5:30, SAGE, an all-women's jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble; 6:45 Blues Buddha Band featuring our good buddy, Tommy "Buddha"; 8:00 "Sweet Poppa" Lou Donaldson, considered "one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time." 9:15 The George Gee Swing Orchestra, hailed as the #1 swing dance band by legends like Frankie Manning and Dawn Hampton. 12 Grapes will be serving an outdoor menu, with choices like Sausage & Peppers and BBQ Chicken Wings, as well as beer, wine & cocktails. When the music ends outdoors, 12 Grapes continues our "Grape Jam Weekend" inside with Johnny Feds & da Bluez Boyz... see below for music & cover charge details. If you'd like "dinner & show" reservations for Johnny Feds, call 914-737-6624 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-737-6624 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. | ||
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Saturday July 31 10:00 pm to 1:00 am | da One... da Only... Johnny Federico! | |
It wouldn't be Grape Jam Weekend without a Johnny & da Bluez Boyz Chicago-style Bluez Jam! Johnny Feds is one of the premier guitar players in the area, and when Johnny & da Boyz hit the stage, it's an all-out, full-blown, knock-your-socks-off night of great music. Horns, guitars, keyboards, rhythm section, vocals... everything comes together to create an evening of Bluez you won't ever forget. And when Johnny runs a Bluez jam, you know it'll be an evening of some of the finest musical talent in the Tri-state! The Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival will also be going on all day long today, so get to North Division Street early, enjoy a little night air and a lot of great music, then come on in to 12 Grapes for the Johnny Feds Jam. Blues Buddha will be popping in after the festival, and many, many other guests artists are expected. Table reservations at 12 Grapes are for diners only, so if you'd like dinner and music, call ahead. **$10 Cover, or $5 with dinner entreé** | ||
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Sunday August 1 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Songwriters in the Round with Steve Chizmadia , Laura MacLean, and Brooke Campbell | |
Capping off Grape Jam Weekend is an event called "Songwriters in the Round", a format that features three talented artists each taking turns in the spotlight to perform their own original songs. Steve Chizmadia just won the 2010 Kerrville New Folk Festival for his song, "Wall Street Fat Cat Tax Payer Bailout Blues". It was his second time in Kerrville, the last as a 2003 finalist. Steve's song "This Old Town" received honorable mention from the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in '05. Steve is joined tonight by two other musicians, singer/songwriters Laura MacLean and Brooke Campbell. Each will bring their own deeply personal and unique artistry to the evening. Songwriters In the Round provides a cool, interesting and diverse listening-room kind of vibe. **Free Admission**. | ||
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Wednesday August 4 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Special Night: Singer/Songwriter Showcase | |
Gillen's musical influences range from Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie to Queen and Elton John. From James Brown and Stevie Wonder to The Clash and Johnny Cash. Gillen is a folk singer and a rocker, a roots musician and a modernist, as at home playing washboard or acoustic guitar as playing with drum loops and a whisk broom. Whatever the instruments and genre, he's always been attracted to music which is reckless and in-the-moment. Tonight, Fred is joined by singer/songwriter Rebecca Loebe. On tour in the US and Europe the past few years, Becca has gotten rave reviews for her high-energy performances, weaving together skillful, emotional songwriting, folk storytelling and "whimsical comedy for the ADHD generation." At a very young age, she's already shared the stage with greats such as Glen Phillips, Angie Aparo, Ellis Paul, Sophie B. Hawkins, Emerson Hart, Ellis Paul, Girlyman & The Bacon Brothers. **Free Admission** | ||
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Thursday August 5 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Smooth Jazz Vocals with Natalie Amendola | |
A celebration and tribute to the Grammy winning music of Sade (shah-DAY), who recently returned to the radio waves after 10 years with her latest release, "Soldier of Love". Local artist, Natalie Amendola and her band, named by the Poughkeepsie Journal as, "An act you don't want to miss", honor the timeless and enrapturing music of one of her major musical influences. Natalie has opened for artists such as Mose Allison, Stephane Wrembel & Frank Vignola. This will be a great night for long time fans and new listeners alike. So join Natalie & friends on a mid-summer's night to eat, drink & groove to the smooth, sexy, cool jazz sounds of Sade. *Free Admission* | ||
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Friday August 6 9:30 pm to 12:30 am | A plethora of talent! with John Cobert & the Guise, and special guest, Billy Joel's saxman, Mark Rivera | |
The (other) piano man is back with his incredible band and special guest, Mark Rivera. JON COBERT: 5-time Grammy-nominated producer; performed w/ John Lennon, Tom & Harry Chapin, Al Green, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen and more. MARK RIVERA (sax/percussion): Billy Joel's sax player for the past 26 years. Played some of the most memorable sax solos in pop music. 12 years as musical director for Ringo Starr's "All Starr Band"; performed w/ Hall & Oats, Foreigner, Peter Gabriel, Simon & Garfunkel. IRA SIEGEL (guitar): played w/ Whitney Houston, Carly Simon, The Bacon Brothers, Jewel. DENNY MCDERMOTT (drums): played w/ Marc Cohn, Donald Fagan. SETH GLASSMAN (bass): played w/Paul McCartney & Diana Ross. RUSSELL VELASQUEZ (vocals): Emmy-nominated singer/producer/arranger who's played with Sting, Vandross and others. Frequent performer on Sesame Street. Performing "eclectic" Rock & Roll from the Beatles, Steeley Dan, Leon Russell & more. *$10 Cover. $5 w/ dinner entre | ||
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Saturday August 7 9:30 pm to 12:30 am | Rock Alllll Night Long with Buried in Blue | |
Tom Dowd is known for his lightning-fast guitar work, clear, soaring vocals and fresh, compelling arrangements that span Rock, Blues, R&B and Pop classics. The band features the inimitable Tom Dowd on vocals and lead guitar. And this man can PLAY guitar. With Pete McGregor on drums, Barry "Buzzy" Garriola on bass. Kevin McSweeney rhythm guitar, who provides the unshakable and perfectly-chosen solos that make each song a new classic... and Rene Carlson, one of the best harp players around (and one of very few female blues harp players) with her impressive energy & powerhouse solos. ... these guys ROCK! Hear what the pros have to say about Buried in Blue: "If you want to catch an incredible live performance of Classic Rock, Pop and Blues with pitch-perfect vocals, powerful drums, and some hot Hendrix-style guitar, see these guys soon....Buried in Blue is buried in talent." **$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** | ||
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Sunday August 8 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Singer/Songwriter Showcase with JT & Anthony | |
JT and Anthony have been performing together since High School. Now approaching their 2nd year of college, they are more committed than ever to perfecting their art. JT is attending the School of Music at Ithaca College studying sound recording and classical guitar. He and Anthony have put together a repertoire of cover songs of everything from the Beatles to Dispatch, adding a fresh spin on classics that we all know and love. As part of our 12 Grapes family, JT has made some amazing cameo guitar appearances with Johnny Feds, Mishti Roy, Petey Hop, Duchess Di, and Tom Dowd. We're excited to welcome these two musicians to our 12 Grapes stage for another entertaining singer/songwriter Sunday. **Free Admission** | ||
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Monday August 9 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Classic 18-piece Big Band Music with The Westchester Swing Band | |
The Swing Band is back... and they'll be hotter than ever! 12 Grapes is normally closed on Mondays, but the second Monday of each month we open at 6:00 for dinner and feature this incredible musical experience that has to be seen (and heard) to be believed. First-time patrons are blown away by the sound and songs of this 18-piece orchestra. Classic Swing music, wonderful vocals, full horn section and world-class musicians. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! And The Westchester Swing Band has got it all. Reservations are recommended. Fun is guaranteed. ** $5 Cover at showtime for everyone including diners ** | ||
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Wednesday August 11 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Chef's Showcase Beer Tasting Dinner with D. Bertoline & Sons, Goose Island Beer, & live music with Marc Von Em | |
Featuring the Belgian Style Ales from The Goose Island Beer Company and sponsored by D. Bertoline & Sons, 12 Grapes is hosting a 4-Course Beer Tasting Dinner & Red Carpet Screening of "From Kitchen 2 Table", a behind the scenes cooking show, hosted by Liana Venturella, that showcases local restaurants. Before each course, you'll watch a "Webisode" on a big screen TV of our Chef preparing your dinner. Each course will be paired with a different Goose Island beer. Dinner includes Salad, Appetizer, Entree of Apple Cider Marinated Pork Tenderloin & Dessert. The welcome reception and after-party will feature live acoustic music with singer/songwriter Marc Von Em. The evening's schedule is as follows: 6:00 - 7:00 Welcome Reception (Cash Bar)... 7:00 - 9:00 Four-Course Dinner & Beer Tasting... 9:00 - 10:00 Acoustic Music with Marc Von Em. COST: $55 per person, plus tax & tip. Reservations are required. Call 914-737-6624 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 914-737-6624 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for information and reservations. | ||
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Thursday August 12 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Open Mic Night with Petey Hop | |
Our once-monthly Open Mics are mostly Acoustic, but most styles of music are welcome. All talented artists are invited to come take the stage and enjoy one of the most talked about music venues in Westchester. Awarded the "Best New Live Music Spot" by Westchester Magazine, 12 Grapes is pleased to have the talented guitarist, band leader and singer/songwriter Petey Hop host its Open Mic Nights. **Free admission. Sign up begins around 8pm** | ||
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Friday August 13 9:30 pm to 12:30 am | Jazz/Blues/Rock/R&B with The Gil Parris Band, & special guest, Tommy "Pipes" McDonnell | |
Grammy-nominated guitarist Gil Parris is one of the most acclaimed & versatile guitar masters of his generation. His style of playing defies and transcends all genres. Gil frequently performs with Yankees outfielder (and guitarist) Bernie Williams and has shared the stage with Paul Shaffer and trumpet legend Randy Brecker. "...like his heroes Pat Metheny, David Sanborn and George Benson, Parris stands out not only for his distinctive tone and passionate style but also in his effortless ability to let his fingers do the singing..." Gil's band features equally incredible musicians, Kip Saphos on bass and Joe Piteo on drums. Tonight, Gil is joined by Tommy "Pipes" McDonnell, a great vocalist who's performed with the original Blues Brothers Band and was a featured singer in the movie "Blues Brothers 2000". He's also shared the stage with a host of other musical greats including Eric Clapton, BB King & Al Green. *$5 Entertainment fee for all, including diners* | ||
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Saturday August 14 9:30 pm to 12:30 am | World-class Southern Rock with The SUNDOWN Band | |
The SUNDOWN Band has been performing their brand of Southern Rock since 1976. Every time the band's been reviewed, the response is the same: "You will be hard pressed to find another band that performs with the talent, passion, and intensity that these guys bring to the stage every night." (WPDH 101.5 FM). From the beginning, SUNDOWN played all the legendary Westchester clubs like the Fore 'n Aft, Bottom's Up and The Beachmont, as well as NYC clubs like Lone Star Cafe. Many of the band's life-long fans now bring their teenage kids to experience the band's classic style; unique renditions of Southern Rock classics from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet and more. They don't just cover the songs, they play them with heart. The highlight of their shows are the duel guitar talents of Ronnie Pauls and Steve Mitchell, which leaves audiences in awe. We can't wait. **$5 Entertainment Fee for all, including diners** | ||
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Sunday August 15 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Powerhouse Acoustic Duo with Marc Von Em, and, KJ Denhert | |
Marc Von Em has been described as "soulful, funky, sometimes bluesy, sometimes haunting, always sincere." His songs are memorable, his vocals and guitar playing like no one else around. While on tour with the Rob Thomas band, Rob remarked, "I asked him to open up a 10,000 seat gig. Just him, his guitar, and his songs. He killed it!" Marc has also shared bills with such artists as Lucy Kaplansky, Richie Havens, Glenn Tillbrook and others. Marc is joined tonight by KJ Denhert, a unique artist, singer, guitarist and songwriter who calls her music Urban Folk & Jazz. Her voice is powerful; her lyrics full of intelligence and insight; and her musicianship is impeccable. Her 7th CD, "Lucky 7", has been met with critical acclaim . KJ is charismatic and you can feel her spirit the moment you meet her. We're looking forward to presenting these two incredible performers together on our stage. *Free Admission* | ||
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Thursday August 19 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm | The Westchester Rock Jam & Showcase with The Track | |
Held the 3rd Thursday of every month, our Rock Jam is hosted by members of 'The Track' with special guests and alternates. All members are local singer songwriters who have come together in their love of ROCK. With Drew Bordeaux, the house guitarist/MC who occasionally switches it up on violin and bass. Rich Kelly, the house bassist (guitarist/drummer). Chris Burke on keys and Tito Wilson on drums and vocals. Bring your band or just you and join in the jam. Great musicians, and a great time had by all. Sign-up begins 8pm. | ||
Peekskill Downtown Business Improvement District, Westchester County NY |