KAC Live!
KAC Live! brings a mix of talented local, regional, and national acts to our intimate Gallery venue in Clinton, New York.
Upcoming Music Events
SPRING 2025
KAC Inaugural SONGWRITER SYMPOSIUM
featuring Mark Irwin
Nashville HIT maker and writer of songs by Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw,
Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Jimmy Buffet, Tyler Farr, Chris Janson, Lee Brice and many more...
Friday, Jan. 31st
Meet & Greet 6:30 PM / Concert 7:30 PM
Gen. Admin: $18
Members: $15
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (12 and under): $12
Saturday, Feb. 1st Workshops
Mark Irwin Songwriter Workshop | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Creative Process: capturing inspiration, crafting a song, tools of the trade, approaches to co-writing
Life Cycle of a Song (Part 1): from inspiration to cut to spins on the radio/satellite/online, live performance
$20
Mark Irwin Songwriter Workshop || 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Life Cycle of a Song (Part 2): from inspiration to cut to spins on the radio/satellite/online, live performance
Music City Publishing/Publishers and how songwriters can make a career from their creativity
$20
Mark Irwin Song Review Session 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a one-on-one song review and analysis with Mark Irwin. Perform or share a recorded performance of an original song and hear instant feedback regarding composition, lyrical content, and viability based on your desired goals for the song
$20
Saturday, Feb 1st
In - The - Round Concert 7 - 9 PM
Featuring - Mark Irwin, Isaac French, Brenna Merritt, Joseph Mettler, Jess Novak, & James VanDeuson II
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (12 and under): $12
Gen. Admin: $22
Members: $20
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (under the age of 12): $12
ALLA BOARA
Friday, February 28th at 7:30 pm, 2025
An innovative musical ensemble that reimagines traditional Italian folk songs with contemporary jazz and world music influences. Amanda Powell’s impassioned vocals burst with the drama and humor of Italian life propelled by drummer and ensemble founder Anthony Taddeo.
AN IRISH EVENING
with Pat Reynolds & Friends
Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 pm
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (under the age of 12): $12
It’s a tradition! Lively tunes, song and dance will fill the KAC Gallery for this popular annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with local musicians and dancers.
LAS GUARACHERAS
Friday, April 18th at 7:30 pm, 2025
Gen. Admin: $30
Members: $25
Student ( College ID ): $20
Child (under the age of 12): $15
A dynamic all-female sextet from Colombia known for their vibrant renditions of traditional Latin American guaracha and other Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
HANNEKE CASSEL
Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, 2025
Gen. Admin: $22
Members: $20
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (under the age of 12): $12
Acclaimed fiddler and composer celebrated for her innovative blend of traditional Scottish and contemporary fiddle music.
Previous Music Events
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ): $15
Child (under the age of 12): $12
OPUS BLACK TRIO
Saturday, December 14th at 7:30 pm, 2024
A classical ensemble renowned for their innovative interpretations and passionate performances of traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, December 12th, 7 - 9 pm w/ saxophonist Sam Kininger
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-keyboard/saxophone | Matt Vacanti-bass | Evan Duchene-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, November 24th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, November 14th, 7-9 pm w/ violinist/vocalist Liz "Fiddle" Ingersoll
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-keyboard/saxophone | Matt Vacanti-bass | Evan Duchene-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
HALF PAST DEAD
Friday November 8th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Almost Acoustic Show
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ) : $15
Child (under the age of 12) : $12
A high-energy cover band known for their electrifying performances and diverse repertoire spanning various genres.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, October 27th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 minimum recommended dontation
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ) : $15
Child (under the age of 12) : $12
RANDAL BAYS
Saturday, October 26th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Randal Bays is an American born, Irish style fiddler, well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his great fiddling and his devotion to the traditional style of playing. He has a special love for the fiddle traditions of Counties Clare and Galway, where he's spent many a night playing tunes with the masters of that intricate music. Randal has recorded and toured in the U.S., Ireland, and Europe with such musicians as Martin Hayes, James Keane and Daithí Sproule (Fingal), James Kelly, and many more. In 2021 he received the Irish Artist in America Achievement Award from O'Flaherty Irish Music in Texas. Randal lives in the Seattle area and is the Artistic Director of Cascadia Irish Music Week.
Susan Waters grew up in the midst of a musical family in Vermont, immersed in the instrumental and song traditions of that part of the world. As a teen she traveled widely in Europe with various singing and dancing ensembles. She took up the fiddle in her 20s and soon developed a strong, rhythmic style perfectly suited to the fiddle music of western Ireland. Susan met Randal in the late 90s and they've been playing tunes together ever since, finding time along the way to get married and raise two sons, both fine musicians themselves.
Proinsias Mac Giolla Ceallaigh is from Castlebar Co.Mayo, and learnt his craft playing guitar in countless local sessions in the mid–seventies, as traditional music was enjoying a revival. In 1986 he moved to London, and while there toured and recorded with many musicians prominent on the English and Irish folk circuit, including Brendan Power, The Boys of The Lough, singer Sean Keane, Mairtín O’Connor, Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin’s De Danann, and many more. Proinsias now makes his home in Kinvara, Co Galway.
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, October 10, 7-9 pm w/ vocalist Giacomo Gates
$10 recommended minimum donation
Monk Rowe-saxophone | Rick Montalbano-keyboard | Mark Shiner-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
BEPPE GAMBETTA
Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 pm, 2024
*KAC Coffeehouse celebrating Ginger Parker’s legacy*
Gen. Admin: $25
Members: $22
Student ( College ID ) : $18
Child (under the age of 12) : $12
One of Ginger’s all-time favorite KAC Coffeehouse artists, Beppe is an Italian virtuoso guitarist known for his exquisite fingerstyle playing, engaging performances, and innovative approach to acoustic music.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 recommended minimum donation
Gen. Admin: $20
Members: $18
Student ( College ID ) : $15
Child ( under the age of 12 ) : $12
FERD
Mississippi Delta roots with a spirited blend of folk, bluegrass, and blues traditions. FERD delivers traditional-sounding original tunes with a kick that is all joy, big bass, and blazing banjo.
Friday, September 20th at 7:30 pm, 2024
Jazz Night w/ Monk Rowe | Swing to Soul (Concert Series)
Thursday, September 12th, 7-9 pm w/ guitarist Gabe Condon
$10 minimum recommended donation
Monk Rowe-saxophone | Rick Montalbano-keyboard | Mark Shiner-drums
Versatile jazz saxophonist, pianist, and educator Monk Rowe, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to preserving jazz heritage. Monk will lead this exciting concert series featuring regional jazz artists.
Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, August 25th at 6:30 pm in the KAC Gallery
* Bluegrass musicians are welcome to join in *
$5 minimum recommended donation
Kirkland Art Center’s 1st Annual Local Music Showcase
SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!
Tickets are $5 online or at the door. Your ticket gets you admission to the event and a vote for who you think deserves the title of “Best Local Musician”.
This Showcase is open to all ages, and the winners will receive prizes from our sponsors Big Apple Music and Big Blue North Recording Studio!
The event will take place in the Kirkland Art Center’s Gallery on Friday, August 23rd from 6- 9 pm.
All are welcome to attend, tickets will be sold online & at the door.
A big thank you to our sponsors for this showcase:
RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7:30 pm
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke, Henry Acker, and Greg Loughman rounding out the quartet, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre.
YACOUBA SISSOKO
Master kora player Yacouba Sissoko exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa. Yacouba devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures.
Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 7:30 pm
IRISH EVENING
Saturday, March 16th, 2024, 5 pm to 7 pm
It’s our annual evening of good craic at the KAC!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a pint of Guinness or some Barry’s tea, and enjoy soda bread and cookies. We will welcome Pat Reynolds (fiddle) and Nick Whitmer (uilleann pipes), Nora Revenaugh, and Craobh Dugan O’Looney for an evening of great traditional tunes, Irish songs – and some dancing.
EMMA LANGFORD
with Alec Brown and Hannah Nic Gearailt
Multiple award-winning, globe-trotting troubadour, Emma Langford is a household name on the Irish folk and songwriter scene. Storytelling and wit sit at the heart of everything she does; interweaving her live performances, and shining through her works. Hers is an inimitable, dreamy voice on the frontline of a new wave of Irish folk. Emma will be joined by Alec Brown (cello, flute, vocals) and Hannah Nic Gearailt (keys, vocals).
“With a voice that resonates like the winds over the Cliffs of Moher, Langford’s music captures the soul of Ireland in every note …”
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 7:30 pm
DARRYL RAHN & FRIENDS
We’re delighted to welcome back Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter from New Hartford, Darryl Rahn, and friends for this annual homecoming concert after the Shoppers Stroll in Clinton. He will perform his popular holiday gig..
Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm
ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS
Join us for a special evening to celebrate Ginger Parker’s legacy with one of her favorite bands. A classic KAC Coffeehouse, complete with checkered tablecloths, 50:50 raffle, and baked goods downstairs.
Friday, November 10, 2023, from 7:30 pm
Robin and Linda are closing in on a five decade-long career in folk music that has included 24 personal recordings, thousands of concerts on three continents, a Robert Altman directed movie, and hundreds of performances on radio and television shows. Please join us as we celebrate the lifetime partnership in music and song of this superstar duo at our KAC Coffeehouse gig!
As live performers they are second to none and are at home on whatever stage they find themselves, be it a large, storied concert hall or festival – or on our very own KAC stage. Their latest CD, "A Better Day A-Coming," spent the summer and fall of 2021 in the top 10 of the FAI Folk Radio Charts with their single of the same name ending the year as the Number 3 Top Song. And their second single, "The Old Lovers Waltz," has proven very popular with their fans too.
GROSSE ISLE
Grosse Isle is a trio of “musicians sans frontières who refuse to let the Atlantic sunder their love of their own and one another’s Irish and Québécois musical traditions”.
Friday, October 20, 2023, from 7:30 pm
Join us for a special evening as we welcome Grosse Isle to the KAC stage!
Comprising of Irish uilleann piper Fiachra O’Regan, Québec fiddler/singer Sophie Lavoie, and guitarist André Marchand, the trio take traditional Irish and Québécois traditional music, blended with Lavoie’s “lithe and masterful” compositions. Their choice of songs will “captivate the most casual listener.”
The traditional music trio Grosse Isle was born out of the “absolutely magical” collaboration between three exceptional musicians from Quebec and Ireland (The Irish Music Magazine). Together, Sophie Lavoie du Lac-St-Jean (fiddle, piano, vocal), André Marchand the legendary (guitar, vocal), and Fiachra O’Regan, Irish champion (uilleann pipes, whistle, banjo) shine with their rich and enveloping music. These musicians all have a national and international reputation as a duo mainly in the case of Sophie & Fiachra and within several groups for 40 years as far as André Marchand is concerned (La Bottine Souriante, Les Charbonniers de l’Enfer and others).
BRUCE MOLSKY & REED STUTZ
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 7:30 pm
“It is no exaggeration to say that Bruce Molsky is one of the greatest American fiddlers of all time. His playing is mesmerizing and transporting, and best experienced live” - WBUR (Boston NPR)
Join us for a special evening as we welcome Bruce Molsky back to the KAC stage!
Grammy-nominated, and “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones), multi-instrumentalist Bruce Molsky's take on tradition has landed him in collaborations with some of the world's most highly respected players from roots to rock.
Bruce will be joined by Reed Stutz (mandolin, guitar, banjo), who is also fueled by a love for old time and bluegrass. Together they will provide an exciting evening of music and song that will highlight tradition and new interpretations – the combination of technical virtuosity and relaxed conversational wit in our great venue will make this gig feel like an intimate front porch gathering.
SOCK HOP
WITH MOJOTO
Saturday September 9th, 2023 from 8:00 pm
We will kick off the fall KAC Live series with a fun-filled evening to “rock around the clock” at a Sock Hop Dance
The ever-popular MoJoTo — Monk Rowe, John Hutson & Tom McGrath — will be playing all the dance favorites that will have everyone toe-tapping and dancing. With their stellar musicianship, audience-engaging performance and spontaneous wit, you never know what might happen with these guys on the KAC stage! Everyone is invited to come as they are, or dress the part — just don’t miss this chance to have a blast with friends old and new.
KACELEBRATION
Saturday April 29th, 2023 from 7:00 - 10 pm
Join us for the KAC’s annual gala! This year’s theme is Fly Me to the Moon! We are celebrating the community’s outpouring of support this past year as we shoot for the moon. There will be music by Big Tasty and the Sass, drinks, hor d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and art!
Tickets are $60 for this important fundraiser.
JAKE BLOUNT & FRIENDS
FREE Jam Session & Workshop
Friday, April 14th, 2023 from 7:30 pm
In collaboration with the Hamilton College Performing Arts Series, we’re delighted to welcome Afrofuturist fiddler and banjoist, Jake Blount back to the KAC stage!
Join Jake along with percussive dancer Nic Gareiss and multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, guitar, and vocals) Laurel Premo for a FREE jam session and workshop on Friday, April 14th in the KAC Gallery!
And then experience the group in performance at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 15th in Wellin Hall Schambach Center at Hamilton College – it will be a great evening of traditional songs ranging from the familiar to the arcane.
Irish Evening
Saturday, March 18th 5 PM – 7 PM
It’s our annual evening of good craic at the KAC! Celebrate St. Paddy’s day weekend with a pint of Guinness or some Barry’s tea, and enjoy soda bread and cookies along with a night of great traditional tunes from Craobh Dugan O’Looney and a set of Irish songs from new local Irish band Fiddlebutter.
THE GIBSON BROTHERS
Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm
“They have it all: lead vocals, brother-duet harmony, instrumental virtuosity, ensemble sensibilities, and great original material” – Bluegrass Unlimited
We’re delighted to welcome back bluegrass superstars Leigh and Eric Gibson to the Kirkland Art Center stage right after the release of their latest album, “Darkest Hour”!
WINTER HOOTENANNY
Join us in celebrating local, homegrown talent! Come out to the Kirkland Art Center’s WINTER HOOTENANNY for some hot tunes on a cold night.
Local band The Boom Chickens will play and MC an evening of original songs from a local all-star lineup of Gina Holsopple, J. Schnitt, and A Quarter to Orange.
Audience members are encouraged to enjoy snacks, drinks, dancing, and camaraderie while listening to locally sourced, free-range music. For any audience members who play an instrument and are curious about getting involved with local music sessions, representatives from the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association, Gina Marie Music Studio, and local Irish group Craobh Dugan O’Looney will be at the Hootenanny to share information about available resources and local learner’s sessions.
Friday, January 27th at 7:00 pm
DARRYL RAHN & FRIENDS
Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7 pm
“Rahn is great and “Don’t come over” highlights the approachable, engaging, and downright charming folk rock songwriting that we enjoy.” — Greg Jones, Ear To The Ground
We’re delighted to welcome back Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter from New Hartford, Darryl Rahn for this annual homecoming concert after the Shoppers Stroll in Clinton. He will perform his popular holiday gig at 7 pm on Saturday, November 26 in the KAC Gallery. The show will feature songs from his recent release, “The Mend” and Rahn will be joined on stage by Nashua Robb of The Old Main, who will open the show with a solo performance.
CATHY FINK &
MARCY MARXER
Image: Irene Young
Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Join us for a special evening to celebrate Ginger Parker’s legacy with one of her favorite bands. A classic KAC Coffeehouse complete with checkered tablecloths, 50:50 raffle, and baked goods downstairs.
Two-time Grammy® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are master musicians with a career spanning over 35 years. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, cello-banjo, and many other instruments. Their repertoire ranges from western swing to bluegrass, gypsy jazz to contemporary folk, old-time string band to some original gems. The duo's consummate musicianship is matched by their enthusiasm for group singing, song leading, and inspiring people to get in on the fun.
MARIA GILLARD TRIO
Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm
“Maria Gillard comes in peace. The songs she carefully writes reach across boundaries and realms, holding the light up to dark truths and finding beauty in the stories we tell." — Katie Preston, Rochester CITY NEWS
Maria Gillard is a natural and talented singer/songwriter. She uses elements of swing, bluegrass and jazz to bring us songs that are wise, humorous, and sometimes painful observations on life and relationships. Her compelling voice draws you into her lyrics which, when combined with memorable melodies, head straight for the heart. Maria will be accompanied by Perry Cleaveland on mandolin, fiddle and vocals, and Doug Henrie on upright bass. Their new recording ALWAYS LOVE is getting rave reviews and we’re looking forward to a soul-stirring, evocative, lively and energizing performance!
ALISON PERKINS & NICOLAS BROWN
Photo by Eric Kuzma
“The warmth between the two players and their instruments is complemented by the sensitivity each has for the other’s playing. Perkins and Brown are terrifically responsive to each other and together they make a grand duo and a lovely racket."" — The Irish Echo
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Alison Perkins and Nicolas Brown are one of the brightest Irish music duos in the United States. They have been playing music on the uilleann pipes, flute, and fiddle together for fifteen years. Since the release of their album “All Covered With Moss”, they have been delighting audiences with their close musical partnership. Together and as individual artists, they have performed and taught at festivals, concerts, and tionóil (“gatherings” in Irish) across North America. The two musicians research forgotten settings of obscure tunes and introduce them to audiences in a musical style that is bold, spirited, unique, and undeniably rooted in the tradition. They receive rave reviews for their performances for Irish traditional music fans across the country, from San Francisco to Boston — we’re delighted to have them at the KAC!
JAKE BLOUNT
Photo by Tadin Brown.
Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm
““Jake Blount is a brilliant banjoist, fiddle player and singer... his fingering thrilling and pacy, his voice charismatic and limber.” - Jude Rogers, The Guardian
We are delighted that award-winning American folk-roots artist Jake Blount will finish his summer tour with a KAC Live solo gig – just two weeks before the release of his latest album “The New Faith” with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings on September 23rd! “The New Faith” is described as a dystopian Afro-futuristic concept album; the record features ten reimagined and reinterpreted traditional Black spirituals and original spoken word pieces.
Jake is a young artist based in Rhode Island, who graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in ethnomusicology. His debut solo album Spider Tales was released in 2020 to widespread acclaim . An exceptional musician, soulful singer, and scholar of music, Jake’s work highlights the contributions of long-overlooked Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ artists in American folk music genres.
Accompanied by Rishy Mehrotra
June 18th, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Accompanied by Rishy Mehrotra
"Indian music at it's top level..." The Shoestring in Pacem, USA
We welcome you to come and enjoy this cultural event with delicious Indian treats from the kitchen of Minar Fine Indian Cuisine. Proof of vaccination required, wheel chair accessible. Thank you!
Event sponsored by: Minar Fine Indian Cuisine located at 609 French Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413
May 27, 2022, Family Show at 4:30 pm
Aaron Larget-Caplan guides listeners of all-ages in a contemporary music exploration of the lullaby with compositions written for his New Lullaby Project. Larget-Caplan will perform selections from his over 65 new lullabies by composers from 10 countries. There are lullabies inspired by dreams, memories, falling asleep, a little girl, a train, poetry, and even the internet.
Audience members of all-ages are encouraged to wear their most comfortable pajamas, relax on a pillow on stage and enjoy the attentive peacefulness brought forth on the guitar. A composer or two will be in attendance.
Acclaimed international recording and touring guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan is an exciting and innovative leader in classical music. Noted for his “astounding technical proficiency and artistic delicacy” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Larget-Caplan has throughout the USA and in Europe, Russia, and Taiwan, including El Palacio de Linares in Madrid, Spain, Sheremetev Palace in Russia, and Palazzo del Te & Ducale in Mantova, Italy. At 16 he made his debut at the Tabor Opera House, and has since premiered over 85 solo and chamber compositions, soloed with orchestras, directed concert series, created commissioning endeavors, curated and published two anthologies of scores, arranged over 35 solo and chamber works, and brought classical music into schools and communities.
May 27th, 2022, Evening Show at 7:30 pm
American guitar virtuoso Aaron Larget-Caplan presents the inner workings of guitar music we know as “standards” alongside new solos. Preludes and a fugue by Bach, a tango, the lullaby re-imagined, a 13th century Japanese legend explored anew, a meditation by John Cage, a new work for guitar+electronics by California composer Tom Flaherty, and Aaron’s own compositions from his new album Honey cadence.
Saturday, March 19th, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Traditional music with Nora Reventaugh ( Vocals ), Pat Reynolds ( Fiddle ),
and Nick Whitmer ( Uilleann Pipes ).
Irish Ballads by Stephanie Steele .
Jigs and Reels by Johnston School of Irish Dancing
B SHARP MUSICAL CLUB PRESENTS
LOVE SONGS
February 12th, 2022, at 7pm
A dramatic, musical program by the B Sharp Musical Club featuring Lauralyn Kolb (soprano), G. Roberts Kolb (tenor), John Murphy (tenor), and Tina Toglia (piano) with readings by Marilee Ensign and Peter Loftus.
Founded in 1903, the B Sharp Musical Club has supported Music and the Arts in the Greater Utica area for over 118 years.
Given the current pandemic situation in our area and to keep everyone as safe as possible, indoor concerts will require proof of vaccination and masks for all attendees. Thank you!
DARRYL RAHN & FREINDS
Saturday, November 27th, 2021
It’s become a tradition, after the Shoppers Stroll in Clinton.
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter from New Hartford, Darryl Rahn will be joined by other local musicians for this annual homecoming concert. Highlights will include songs from Darryl’s latest release, Going Steady - LP (2021).
Given the current pandemic situation in our area and to keep everyone as safe as possible, indoor concerts will require proof of vaccination for attendance. Thank you!
Celebrating the life & legacy of Ginger Parker
THE CADLEY’S BIGGER BAND
WITH POCKET CHANGE OPENING THE EVENING
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Classic KAC Coffeehouse with checkered tablecloths, a 50:50 raffle and baked goods downstairs — and great live music! Hosted by Ginger’s family.
Given the current pandemic situation in our area and to keep everyone as safe as possible, indoor concerts will require proof of vaccination for attendance. Thank you!
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Steph Steele
A versatile local songster Steph Steele joined by Bob Ford (piano) for an evening of classic jazz numbers.
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Boom Chickens
An evening of feel-good folk, sponsored by Pinny & George Kuckel for the Kirkland Art Center RAISE THE ROOF capital campaign.
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Gibson Brothers
“They have it all: lead vocals, brother-duet harmony, instrumental virtuosity, ensemble sensibilities, and great original material” – Bluegrass Unlimited
KAC Live from the Gallery is made possible by a NYSCA SLP Technical Assistance Grant through CNY Arts
Musicians we have hosted include …
Sheila Kay Adams • Mike Agranoff • Alison Krauss & Union Station • Amy Gallatin & Stillwater • Jamie Anderson • Anderson & Brown • Annie & The Hedonists • April Verch • The Arrogant Worms • The Austin Lounge Lizards • Aztec Two Step • Joan Baez • The Ballroom Thieves • Barachois • Seth Owen Becker • Lou & Peter Berryman • The Bird Sisters • Jake Blount • The Bluegrass Cardinals • Hugh Blumenfeld Bob Paisley & Southern Grass • Spencer Bohren • Rou Bookbinder • Bryan Bowers • The Boys From Indiana • Brave Combo • Kevin Briody • The Bristol Brothers • Bristol Mountain • Greg Brown • The Burns Sisters • David Buskin • Kate Campbell • Carolina Chocolate Drops • Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer • The Chenille Sisters • Cheryl Wheeler • John Rissbach & Chestnut Grove • Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette • Douglas Clegg • Vincent Colgan • Judy Collins • Michael Cooney • Cordelia's Dad • Cornerstone • Craobh Rua • Creek Bend • Catie Curtis • The Dady Brothers • Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer • Dave's True Story • David Davis & The Warrior River Boys • Guy Davis • Jesse Dee • The Delaney Brothers • Hazel Dickens • Dry Branch Fire Squad • Dan Duggan • The Electric Bonzai Band • Peggy Eyers • The Fairfield Four • Cathy Fink & March Marxer • Finest Kind • Floodwood • The Fox Family • Bob Franke • Freyda & The Atta Boys • Fruit • Beppe Gambetta • Mary Gauthier • The Gibson Brothers • Vance Gilbert • Maria Gillard • Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwartz • Give Way • The Greencards • Arlo Guthrie • Priscilla Herdman • The Horseflies • Hot Soup • Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons • Jim Infantino • Jabbering Trout • Jay Unger & Molly Mason • Jazzabels • Jem & Ariane • Jeremy Wallace Trio • Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin • John Roberts & Tony Barrand • Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson • Billy Jonas • Josephine Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman • Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band • The Kennedys • Kentucky Roots • Barbara Kessler • Steve Key • King Wilkie • Jess Klein • Travis Knapp • Lake Street Dive • Patty Larkin • The Larry Stephenson Band • Laura Love • Christine Lavin • Leeky XIV • John Lilly • Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir • The Lonesome Sisters • Lost Time • Low Lily • Jez Lowe • Mac Benford & Woodshed All-Stars • Rod MacDonald • David Mallet • Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings • Jan Marra • The Maybelles • The McKrells • Lynn Miller • Tom Mitchell • The Mollys • Bruce Molsky • Mondo Bravo • Moonshine Hollow • Moxy Fruvous • Mustard's Retreat • Mystery Ranch • The Nashville Bluegrass Band • The Nields • Cameron Nichols • Nickel Creek • Nightergale • Northern Lights • Northwater • Tim O'Brien • Odetta • The Old Main • Orealis • Peter Ostroushko • Ellis Paul • Utah Phillips • Pleasant Valley • Chris Proctor • Darryl Rahn • Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem • Garnet Rogers • Sally Rogers • Peter & Paul (of Peter, Paul & Mary) • Peter Rowan • Sparky & Rhonda Rucker • Cathie Ryan • Salamander Crossing • Tommy Sands • Claudia Schmitt • Carla Sciaky • Martin Sexton • The Shady Grove Band • Cosy Sheridan • Silk City • Sister Sparrow and the The Dirty Birds • The Sloan Wainwright Band • Small Potatoes • Chris Smither • Kevin So • Sons of the Never Wrong • Rosalie Sorrels • Southern Rail • Larry Sparks • Special Consensus • St. Regis String Band • Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart • Bill Staines • Steph Steele & Bob Ford • Summit Tanglefoot • Louise Taylor • Marcia Taylor • Teada • Tony Trischka Uncle Earl • The Way Down Wanderers • Frank Wakefield • Walt Michael & Co. • Taj Weekes & Adowa • Susan Werner • Camille West • Cheryl Wheeler • Eroca Wheeler • Whirligig • Robin & Linda Williams • Cathy Winter • Woods Tea Company • The Wooks • The Wrigley Sisters • Lee Ron Zydeco