Free
music for the People, by the People:
Rosendale
Street Festival
by M.R.Smithby M.R.Smith
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Much
ink has already been spilled about many of these performers: local
residents will no doubt be familiar with Hudson Valley favorites
like Uncle Funk, Peach Jam, Pitchfork Militia, Joey Eppard, the
Felice Brothers, Kurt Henry Band, The Trapps, Mr. Rusty, Voodelic;
suffice to say, you simply can’t go wrong with any of these
bands, and you will be well served to be present for any and all
of these performances. Nationally-known artists Steve Forbert and
Dar Williams both make their appearance on Saturday, while several
talented out-oftowners represent, mostly from NYC, such as eclecticacoustic
artist Emily Zuzik, electric-Americana artist Ann Klein, and the
more modern indie In the Trees. Hip-hop is not so prevalent this
year, but is well served by Albany’s Roots-like Broadcast
Live, and the testosterone of Alpha Male Gorillas. The younger crowd
is served by fresh-faced instrumentalists Yarrow, and brother-andsister
indie team the Virginia Wolves. For those wanting a little harder
stuff, you have radio-ready Pillowface and death-metal Cold War
Survivor, while the women bringit with in-your-face Gigantic, and
the more rootsy Big Sister. Electric keyboards get the nod with
fusion musos Nail, and the more trance-like sounds of Rob Hervey.
Need more variety? How about the Saints of Swing, the latin doo-wop
of Sabor Con Color, and the Celtic sounds of Aisling?
With too many more artists to mention in full Technicolor, please
visit rosendalestreetfestival.com for more about the bands, and
be sure to get your program guide at the front entrance. But we
will take a somewhat random look at a few more that bear mentioning:
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