July
Music Highlights
Dr.
John/ Hazmat Modine at Belleayre Music Festival: If there’s
anyone in this
country who can be declared a national treasure, it has to be Mr.
Mac Rebennack, AKA Dr. John, who brings his timeless hoodoo and
gris-gris to Bellayre this year. An integral part of the New Orleans
sound since the 1950’s, the good doctor just keeps getting
better and better, while reminding this country of how important
saving New Orleans really is. New York-based Hazmat Modine brings
a cornucopia of styles to the table: Gypsy, Klezmer, Country, Reggae,
etc. Led by two distinctly different virtuoso harmonica players,
this group makes the elements come together into a unique, yet somehow
ancient and timeless sound. Belleayre Mt, Rt. 28, just west of Pine
Hill, 800.942.6904, festival@catskill.net,
Sa 7/14, 8 PM.
Evening of Jazz- Bethel Woods Center For the arts: Jazz lovers don’t
want to miss this early August show, out at the original site of
the Woodstock Fetival in ‘69. Dave Brubeck (performing here
with his Quartet) has had an enormous impact on jazz piano and composition,
notably his classic Take Five, on of the most recognizable motifs
in jazz. Still fresh, well into his 80’s. Ex-Crusaders Randy
Crawford (vocals) and Joe Sample (keyboards) matched up in 1979
on the hit “Street Life.” Look for a smoky combination
of jazz, R&B, soul, and pop. Earl Klugh is a master of fingerstyle
jazz guitar, highly sought after by just about everyone, most recently
Bob James, Bill Frisell, and Al Jarreau. 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel NY,
www.bethelwoodslive.org,
866.781.2922, Sa 8/4, 6:30 PM.
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