The Towne Crier Cafe has been a mainstay of New York’s Hudson Valley entertainment industry since 1972. From its beginnings in an old stagecoach stop in the hamlet of Beekmanville, to relocation in the town of Pawling and its current site in the blossoming arts hub of Beacon, the Towne Crier has featured world-class talent in an intimate setting.
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock.
Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
Tom Heany is a Hudson Valley songwriter. His instruction manual is the great American song book; his newspaper is traditional American music. He plays guitar like Mississippi John Hurt and sings like a fine old car.
McDonnell sings with her whole being, and her upside-down-and-backward-guitar playing is "polished, solid, fleet, energetic, and fresh"--Acoustic Guitar Magazine. She has a long history as a performer and award-winning songwriter.
Award-winning NY-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful vocals, dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, & highly entertaining improvisational stage banter.
Americana husband and wife duo. The sweetness and severity in their music echoes a cross between The Civil Wars and The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Strong harmonies melt together with an undeniable edge.
Paul Guzzone is a performing songwriter and producer, was voted National Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 Annapolis Songwriters Festival, his energetic performing style has been compared to Jimmy Buffet and Ray Davies.