Music for Humanity

Music Connects Us Fall 2025
2025-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the first of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the incredible Chris Raabe. https://chrisraabeband.com.
This is a free event, but please register here: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14520602
If you can’t attend, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the performance within a week.
Hudson Valley’s very own “Guitar Hero”, Chris Raabe, has been moving and entertaining audiences for over a decade. This passionate artist has roots in genres of Soul and Rock however, when it comes to the Blues Chris is in a league of his own. Time and time again he delivers soulful and colorful performances that keep his listeners on the edge of their seats. Chris captivates his listeners with harmonious guitar playing and unique vocal qualities. Gathering influence from an array of different artists and genres, Chris has developed his own unique sound. His music offers a front-row seat to blues-based emotions further revealing his message that music is spiritual and has the power to influence and transport the listener.
The second concert in the series is Saturday October 25th and features the Judith Tulloch Band.
The third concert is Saturday November 22nd and features Marji Zintz.
Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society and our sponsor:
McAdam and Fallon, Attorneys at Law, 155 W. Main Street, Walden, NY 12586. 845-778-7588

180th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we’ve invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This event completes our 15th year. Our featured performers this month are Tom Heany and Lisa Bigwood.
Tom is a songwriter and guitarist from the Hudson River Valley in New York. His musical touchstones are the great American songbook, traditional American music and the rock, blues and folk music he grew up with. Find out more at http://www.tomheany.com.
Lisa’s songs and performances have been described intriguingly by reviewers: “Charming, engaging, and frightening.” “The scariest folksinger I have ever heard.” “Awesome and haunting.” Lisa’s grandfather was an architect; she builds songs to be lived in. Find out more at https://www.lisabigwoodmusic.com.
This will be a wonderful evening of music. Please join us.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Unfortunately, because of a staff shortage for this event, Noble Coffee can only serve a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. There will be no light dinner menu. Please plan accordingly. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
“Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

Our 20th Year Celebration
2025-10-19 13:15 - 17:30 | Mulder Chapel, 1 Parkway, Warwick, 10990, United States
Join us, in person or virtually, for our 20th Anniversary Celebration at the magnificent Mulder Chapel. It features three of our Grand Scholarship recipients, Ryan Soeyadi, pianist and Esther Chae, cellist, Shavon Lloyd, Baritone, plus three consummate professionals: Charles Mokotoff, classical guitarist, E’lissa Jones, violinist, singer/songwriter, and John Cimino, baritone.
This will be music on a very high level, plus the event will be catered by Allan’s Falafel of Chester NY. Doors will open at 1:15 and we’ll feed you (come hungry) until 2:30 when the concert will begin with Charles Mokotoff, then Ryan Soeyadi, Esther Chae, Shavon Lloyd , and John Cimino. At 3:30 we’ll take a 30 minute intermission. You can revisit the food area. At 4PM we’ll continue the concert with a special surprise guest followed by E’lissa Jones who will close out the show.
Throughout the event you can bid on the auction items which will include an acoustic guitar signed by Bob Dylan, another one signed by Bruce Springsteen, an electric guitar signed by Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton & others. Plus you’ll be able to bid on vacation packages to Europe, Mexico and Indonesia. This event will satisfy your in mind, heart, body and soul. Truly a one of kind music/culinary experience.
Tickets are only $125. Room for only 190 people. If you can’t attend, you can join us virtually from anywhere in the world to participate in the online auction by clicking here. Also subscribe to our YouTube channel and we’ll share the video of the event sometime in November. https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1 Click here for more information about the event.

Music Connects Us Fall 2025
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the second of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the incredible Judith Tulloch. https://www.judithtulloch.com.
Pop, soft rock, & world music. With vocals, guitar, flute, & bass. Judith and her band have warmed up the stage as an opening act for Michael McDonald, Maria Muldaur, Pete Seeger, Paul Winter, Janet Hamill & Moving Star, Patti Smith, Levon Helm, Lucy Kaplansky, Bo Diddley, Tom Chapin, and many others. Music that has been described as world-pop-fusion with a jazzy edge.
Click here to register for the event. If you can’t attend, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the performance within a week.
The third concert is Saturday, November 22nd and features Marji Zintz.
Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society and our sponsor:
McAdam and Fallon, Attorneys at Law, 155 W. Main Street, Walden, NY 12586. 845-778-7588

181st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we’ve invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This event begins our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Carol Crittenden and Chris Miele.
Carol has been known to “light up the stage” with her sweet soaring vocals and thoughtful, melodic tunes, weaving her personal perspective into her emotionally intimate pieces, as well as her acclaimed social-justice-minded songs. www.carolcrittenden.com
Chris Miele is a fingerstyle guitarist/singer/songwriter, Americana music.
https://www.youtube.com/@chrismieleguitar813
This will be a wonderful evening of music. Please join us.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
“Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

The Subaru Share the Love Event to Benefit Music For Humanity
2025-11-20 12:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 | Johnstons Subaru, 3480 US-6, Middletown, NY, 10940-6989, United States
Music for Humanity is truly honored to have been selected by https://www.johnstonssubaru.com in Middletown NY as the “Hometown Charity” for the Annual Subaru “Share the Love” Event, which is one of the most successful and long-running charitable campaigns in the U.S. auto industry. As of 2025, Subaru reports donating over $300 million through the Share the Love Event.
If you buy or lease a new Subaru from Johnstons Subaru, from November 20th thru January 2, 2026, we’ll receive $300 per car. Plus, if you already own a Subaru and have it serviced during that time period we will receive $5 for every service job (minor or major).
“I’ve been driving a Subaru Outback for almost 40 years. They have been the only vehicle for Music for Humanity since we began in 2005. Subarus are super dependable, comfortable and safe vehicles. When you buy or lease a new Subaru, you’ll get more for your money. Stop into Johnstons Subaru and take a test ride.” Barry Adelman, Co-Founder of Music for Humanity.

Music Connects Us Fall 2025
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the third of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the wonderful Marji Zintz. https://www.marjizintz.com.
Marji Zintz is a captivating vocalist, guitarist, and interpreter of song whose performances blend the intimacy of folk, the sophistication of jazz, and the heartfelt storytelling of the singer-songwriter tradition. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, she has built a devoted following for her warm, clear voice and deeply sensitive musicianship, bringing fresh life to everything from beloved standards to unexpected contemporary gems. With an ear for the emotional core of a song, Marji delivers performances that feel both personal and universal, drawing audiences in with her subtle phrasing and unforced authenticity. Her website is www.marjizintz.com where you can hear some songs, watch some videos, and learn more.
If you can’t attend, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the performance within a week.
This is a Free event, but please register at this link: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14520624
Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society and our sponsor:
McAdam and Fallon, Attorneys at Law, 155 W. Main Street, Walden, NY 12586. 845-778-7588 for making this concert series possible.

The Natural Singer Workshop
2025-12-07 09:15 - 18:00 | Art Attelier, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, 12561, United States
Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing!
With Platinum Award-Winning Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Juilliard, ClaudeStein.com.
“The growth in the participants is truly astounding…A profound learning experience…”
Katie Agresta, Voice Coach for
Paul McCartney, Sting, Cindi Lauper
“Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s workshop.”
Barry Adelman, Co-Founder Music for Humanity
Sunday, December 7th 9:15AM to 6PM
Art Attelier – 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 (The Original Unison Location)
Includes Continental Breakfast
Minimum age 16
Limited to 16 Participants. No refunds.
Only $169.
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World Premiere of the 20th Anniversary Celebration
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
We recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary at the magnificent Mulder Chapel in Warwick NY. One man, videographer Philip Miller, with four cameras made a beautiful video of five brilliant artists. This is a free event.
The video features performances by two of our Grand Scholarship recipients: Ryan Soeyadi, Masters in Piano Performance from Juilliard and Esther Chae, receiving her Masters in Cello Perfromance from Juilliard this year. They represent $34,000 of the $207,000 we’ve given in 78 music scholarships.
Also in the film are performances by more experienced artists including Charles Mokotoff, Masters in Guitar Performance from Ithaca College, John Cimino, baritone and winner of the First International Pavarotti Competition, and E’lissa Jones, full time music teacher in Warwick, former backup singer to Wilson Pickett and arguably the most dynamic performer in the Hudson Valley. Shavon Lloyd, another Grand Scholarship recipient was scheduled to perform, but unfortunately was sick that day.
If Philip Miller, the videographer, can attend this event, you’ll be able to ask questions about the making of the film.
This is a free event, but please register here: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15695674

182nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Kurt Henry, Lisa Markley and Stuart Kabak. They were the judges for our 2024 Songwriting Contest.
Kurt Henry, https://www.kurthenry.com/, an Educator of Excellence (NYS English Council), discovered the relationship of poetry in song and the magic of guitars (all kinds) as a teen in the ’60s and has followed folk, rock and jazz for inspiration–which explains his versatility in several styles.
Equally at home in be-bop, art-song, or folk, Lisa Markley, https://lisamarkley.com/ is a multi-instrumentalist, (guitar, banjo, ukulele, piano, trombone, and voice), who cannot be boxed in by labels or genres, but instead follows the song to where it wants to go.
If Harry Chapin and Joni Mitchell had a musical love child it could easily be Stuart Kabak, a multi award winning songwriter who likes to tell stories in his songs like Harry, wrapped in open tunings Joini would most definitely use. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Stuart+Kabak
This will simply be an outstanding musical evening. On this night we will announce the winners of the 2025 Songwriting Contest, $1000 First Prize, $500 Runner-Up, and some Honorable Mentions. Special thanks to this year’s judges: Mike Borok, Sharon Klein, and Neil Okeson. We’ll also announce the winner of the 4th Annual Music Teacher Appreciation Award, a $1000 grant.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

183rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-01-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Justus and The Mission Street Music Club.
Justus is a Unique Singer & Sax Duo. Covering 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Hits Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089807117240
The Mission Street Music Club play acoustic blues, folk, country, Americana with three singers. Upright bass player not pictured.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/986118940151961
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

184th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Kyle Hancharick and Jay Strauss.
Find out more about Kyle: https://kylehancharick.com/index.html and Jay: https://linktr.ee/jaystrauss
Kyle Hancharick is a singer-songwriter who listens to the noise of the world, gathering its chaos and quiet moments alike, and weaving them into songs that resonate with both heart and truth.
Jay Strauss’ music is rich with imagery, social commentary, opaque lyricism built on atypical chord structures, and a touch of playful absurdity.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at MusicForHumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week. This is the perfect free music performance when searching for free music concert near me in New York, or live performance this weekend.

New Free Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Common Good, 119 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, 12428, United States
Beginning on Friday March 13th Music for Humanity will present a Free concert on the Second Friday of the month at The Common Good in Ellenville, featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley & beyond.
This first one will feature Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert. Kurt, a great singer/songwriter/guitarist has accompanied acclaimed artists Rick Danko and Chuck Berry. He has also opened for the following legendary groups: Procal Harem, The Byrds, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Asleep at the Wheel, David Bromberg, John Sebastian and more.
This is a Free Event. Tips/donations are accepted. If you can’t afford anything please come and enjoy the music… you will.
Find out more about Kurt & Cheryl: https://www.kurthenry.com/

185th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Laurie Siegel & Patrick Stanfield Jones, and Lydia Adams Davis.
Patrick and Laurie are musicians and composers who cover many different styles ranging from folk to jazz. https://www.patrickstanfieldjones.com/
Lydia, for many decades, has written songs and performed in a variety of venues prompting thoughtful and creative responses to personal, political and environmental issues, delivered in her unique improvisational style of engaging audiences. www.lydiaadamsdavis.com @lydiaadamsdavis.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas. This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

Our Second Free Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Common Good, 119 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, 12428, United States
On the second Friday of each month we invite you to join us for a free concert. Our featured artist for this one is Jim Pospisil. Jim is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, whose songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from a well of personal experience.
His performances on guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. His songs can make you laugh, cry, or think. Sometimes all at once. You will truly enjoy his talent on multi-instruments and his songwriting.
Find out more here: https://jimpospisil.wordpress.com/jim-pospisil/
This is a Free Event. Tips/donations are accepted. If you can’t afford anything please come and enjoy the music… you will.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We’ll post the video the following week. https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1

Music Connects Us Spring 2026
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the first of three free concerts and features Don Lowe.
Don has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor (NY/CT/NJ/Mass) and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, The Little River Band, Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, Kenny White, Toby Walker, Tim Grimm, Danielle Miraglia, David Jacobs-Strain, Johnny A, and the Dana Fuchs Band among many others. In 2023, Don was awarded second place by Litchfield Magazine in the “area’s most popular musician” category. Don is originally from McHenry, North Dakota and currently lives in Sherman, CT where he is the town’s First Selectman (Mayor).
See/hear Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Don+Lowe+Music
The second concert is on Saturday May 9th featuring Kyle Hancharick. And the third in on Saturday June 20th featuring Jim Pospisil. These will all be wonderful concerts by three of the finest singer/songwriters in the Hudson Valley & beyond.
Special thanks to the Goshen Library for hosting the series and to Middletown dentist, Franklin Lackee D.D.S. for sponsoring the event. He is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. https://www.franklinlackeedds.com/
If you can’t attend please visit https://musicforhumanity.org/ to see what we’ve accomplished over 20 years and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1
We’ll post the videos from this event the following week, but there are hundreds of videos already posted. Enjoy!

Bringing it Home
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Guthrie Center, 2 Van Deusenville Rd, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
Join us for an outstanding evening of music presented by John Doelman and The Guthrie Center to support MusicForHumanity.org and The Quentico Foundation.
Limited seating. Click here to reserve your seats today.
Artists:
Sue Horowitz https://www.suehorowitz.com/
Carol Crittenden https://carolcrittenden.com/
Kala Farnham https://www.kalafarnham.com/
George Cipperly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83hPnbwvg1FUZZ88KA5JBQ

186th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Bruce T Carroll and Pat Lamanna. “Bruce T Carroll is a master of intelligent lyrics, songs from the heart, political observation and wit. Utilizing music not only to hold a harsh mirror up to society, but also as a soothing salve that reminds us of all the beauty still to behold in the world.”
Find out more at https://brucetcarroll.com/ and https://brucetcarroll.bandcamp.com/music
Folk singer/songwriter Pat Lamanna is a 2019 winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest and was named 2025 Interfaith Music Maker of the Year by the Dutchess County Interfaith Council.
Find out more at http://patlamanna.com/
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas.
This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

The Natural Singer Workshop
2026-05-03 09:45 - 18:00 | Art Attelier, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, 12561, United States
Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing!
With Platinum Award-Winning Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Juilliard, ClaudeStein.com.
“The growth in the participants is truly astounding…A profound learning experience…”
Katie Agresta, Voice Coach for
Paul McCartney, Sting, Cindi Lauper
“Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s workshop.”
Barry Adelman, Co-Founder Music for Humanity
Sunday, May 3rd 9:45AM to 6PM
Class will start promptly at 10AM.
We’ll take an hour break for lunch. Either bring your own or dine at one of the many restaurants in New Paltz.
Art Attelier – 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 (The Original Unison Location)
Minimum age 16
Limited to 16 Participants. No refunds.
Only $165.
Early Bird Price: $129 until Monday April 13th.
If registration closes, sign up here to be on the wait list and be notified about future workshops: http://eepurl.com/N5BJD

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Free Second Friday Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Common Good, 119 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, 12428, United States
On the second Friday of each month we invite you to join us for a free concert. Our featured artist for May is Don Lowe.
Don has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor (NY/CT/NJ/Mass) and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, The Little River Band, Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, Kenny White, Toby Walker, Tim Grimm, Danielle Miraglia, David Jacobs-Strain, Johnny A, and the Dana Fuchs Band among many others. In 2023, Don was awarded second place by Litchfield Magazine in the “area’s most popular musician” category. Don is originally from McHenry, North Dakota and currently lives in Sherman, CT where he is the town’s First Selectman (Mayor).
See/hear Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Don+Lowe+Music
This is a Free Event. Tips/donations are accepted. If you can’t afford anything please come and enjoy the music… you will.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We’ll post the video the following week. https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1

Music Connects Us Spring 2026
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the second of three free concerts and features Kyle Hancharick.
Kyle Hancharick is a singer songwriter From Warwick New York. His roots are firmly planted in contemporary folk music. Kyle takes in the world, processes it, and turns it into song with his own special touch. We know Kyle since he’s eight years old. He was better than most people at the open mics back then. Now, he’s as good as touring professionals.
Find out more here: https://kylehancharick.com/index.html
The third concert is on Saturday June 20th featuring Jim Pospisil, andother truly outstanding singer/songwriter.
Special thanks to the Goshen Library for hosting the series and to Middletown dentist, Franklin Lackee D.D.S. for sponsoring the event. He is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. https://www.franklinlackeedds.com
If you can’t attend please visit https://musicforhumanity.org/ to see what we’ve accomplished over 20 years and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1
We’ll post the videos from this event the following week, but there are hundreds of videos already posted. Enjoy!

Music for Humanity at The Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff, NY
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St,, Rhinecliff, 12574, United States
Co-Founder Barry Adelman will share some of his original songs; some that led to the formation of Music for Humanity. He’ll be accompanied by Kurt Henry.
Also on the “Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show” are Fisher & Kean, and Tina Pierce. This will be an excellent evening of music.
Please join us for free. Donations are accepted.
If you can’t attend please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the video the following week.

187th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Henry Ferland and Jerry Mitnick.
Henry is the Winner of the 2025 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship. He plays melody, rhythm, bass, and percussion simultaneously, often while singing. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has performed with GRAMMY-winner Tommy Emmanuel.
https://www.henryferland.com.
Jerry is a performing and recording musician, singer/songwriter for over 50 years. He toured the world with various bands, ….bass and vocals with Bev Grant & The Human Condition, The Meteors, Jo Marshal Band, recorded and toured Norway for a year with The Rodney C. Riley Band (’79-80), theater and musicals, The Natl Lampoon Show’s “That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick” natl tour.
From 1988-2001 he owned, operated and performed at the Tinker Street Cafe in Woodstock NY. owning, operating and performing at local music venues in Woodstock N.Y. from ’88-2001, (Tinker St. Cafe, and the Joyous Lake, and has recently published a memoir of the years spent at Tinker St Cafe titled “The Music in the Walls, stories and anecdotes from TSC ’88-’98 “, His mission in music is to have it set a welcome mood and explain that we’re all in this together…
https://www.youtube.com.
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas.
This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

Music for Humanity and HVGives
2026-05-20 | Online
Last year HVGives raised more than $1,000,000 for charities in the Hudson Valley. Music for Humanity has secured a $5,000 matching grant from a music lover. All donations to MFH from $10 to $1,000 will be doubled until the $5,000 is used. There are also other matching grants from other organizations which you can use to double and triple your donations to MFH.
Here’s the Music for Humanity story and where you can donate:
https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/music-for-humanity

Dylan Festival at The Warwick Valley Winery
2026-05-23 12:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00 | Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 96 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY, 10990, United States
MusicForHumanity.org will be setting up, at the 30th Annual Dylan Festival at the Warwick Valley Winery, over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Please stop by. Pick up your tickets for the event in advance to save $5 per day and $30 for a 3 Day pass.
Live music from great artists, for five hours (from 12-5) each day. Advance ticket sales end on Friday May 22nd at 12AM.
You can buy tickets for one day or the entire weekend. Artists and complete details at the ticket link.
Click here to get tickets.

Music For Humanity's 4th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Sharon Klein
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Common Good, 119 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, 12428, United States
Sharon Klein, a veteran of the Greenwich Village music scene of the 80s and 90s and a regular performer on the contemporary folk and Americana music scene in the Hudson Valley, and at the Neve Shalom music festival in Israel.
Sharon is an also a singer and accomplished finger style guitar player. She wrote her first song at 17 and landed a publishing deal with Burt Bachrach’s publishing company in her early 20s.
Sharon has had her music performed in such varied places as the Superbowl, U.S. Tennis open, and Saturday Night Live.
Special guest Don Sarlin who, as a teenager in 1970, accompanied Van Morrison in concerts at Carnegie Hall, Isle of Wight, and the Fillmore West, will accompany Sharon.
This is a free concert. Donations are accepted and most of them will go to the artists. This will be a fantastic evening of music. If you can’ make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

Music Connects Us Spring 2026
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 366 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
This is the third and last of the Spring 2026 Music Connects Us concert series and features Jim Pospisil.
Jim Pospisil is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, whose songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from a well of personal experience.
His performances on guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. His songs can make you laugh, cry, or think. Sometimes all at once. This will be an outstanding afternoon of music.
Find out more here: https://jimpospisil.wordpress.com/jim-pospisil/
Special thanks to the Goshen Library for hosting the series and to Middletown dentist, Franklin Lackee D.D.S. for sponsoring the event. He is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. https://www.franklinlackeedds.com/
If you can’t attend please visit https://musicforhumanity.org/ to see what we’ve accomplished over 20 years and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1
We’ll post the videos from this event the following week, but there are hundreds of videos already posted. Enjoy!

188th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2026-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We’re into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Jim Pospisil and David Schiff. Sue Horowitz was scheduled, but is “under the weather.” We wish her a speedy recovery.
Jim Pospisil is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, whose songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from a well of personal experience.
His performances on guitar, mandolin, flute and harmonica can be soft and subtle, or wild and energetic. His songs can make you laugh, cry, or think. Sometimes all at once.
https://jimpospisil.wordpress.com/jim-pospisil
David Schiff is a good picker and plays the blues. In addition to being an excellent musician he is a luthier. He has donated two guitars (one this year) to Music for Humanity. Special thanks to David for those donations and for filling in for Sue Horowitz on short notice. He’ll custom make one for you: https://www.nailhausguitars.com
We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table. Noble Coffee will serve a light dinner menu plus a great selection of desserts, coffees & teas.
This is a free event. We accept tax-deductible donations to “pay it forward” to the next generation of musicians. See them at https://musicforhumanity.org. If you are financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will.
This is a “listening room” series. If you enjoy listening to outstanding music in a small intimate room (40-60 people) you’ll love this event.
If you can’t make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.

Hudson River Music Festival
2026-06-21 10:00 - 22:00 | Hudson River Music Festival, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
Come enjoy a full day 11-12 hours of outstanding music at a beautiful park. The lineup is excellent.
Here are the details: https://www.hudsonrivermusicfestival.com
Music for Humanity is honored to be a part of the event.
Look for the MFH tent and stop by to support the future of humanity by supporting music education.

Music For Humanity's 5th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Lydia Adams Davis
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Common Good, 119 Canal St, Ellenville, NY, 12428, United States
On the second Friday night of each month we present a free concert featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley and beyond. For July, Lydia Adams Davis is our featured artist.
Lydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers.
Lydia is a relaxed and warm-voiced balladeer, Lydia brings an improvisational flair to her original and traditional songs. She has performed at the Bottom Line, the Gaslight Café and enduring Folk venues such as the People’s Voice Café, the Towne Crier and the Hudson Valley Folk Guild.
Several CDs document her Woman’s Gift of Story landscape, and her environmental focus. We All Have Lunch With LAD and One Earth So Green And Round were short-listed for a Grammy nomination in 2012, at which time she also achieved “Best In Hudson Valley” recognition.
“One of our finest folk composers”
– The New York Times
“Lydia’s voice can lift and carry you into laughter, into singing along, into dancing in the aisles”
– Woodstock Times
“It’s the beauty of her voice and the depth of her lyrics that make a Lydia Adams Davis performance so memorable.”
– Times Herald Record
This is a free concert. Donations are accepted and most of them will go to the artist. This will be a wonderful evening of music. If you can’ make it please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1. We’ll post the videos the following week.
