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ANNOUNCING
A major event in the cultural and political life of the Hudson Valley:
DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL 2004
Saturday, July 31st* 4 – 10 pm
(rain date Sunday, August 1st)
at Dietz Stadium, Kingston
*The same day as the Woodstock Library Fair, but later. Pray for sunshine!
General admission $15; Seniors and students $10
children 12 and under free
Free parking Snack bar
This will be a most enjoyable event for people of all ages and even party affiliations – a fun family outing and a world-class music festival. There will be a variety of supervised children’s activities, fine craft vendors, an exhibit of art by young people and by noted artists, and street theatre. Add six hours of spectacular musical performances by cultural icons of the Hudson Valley region, supported by top professional technical staff, and you have the event of the year for this area!
The Festival audience will be taken on a virtual trip around a world of music – bluegrass, celtic, rock, pop Americana, original blues, witty musical satire, mainstream jazz, free jazz, contemporary folk, ragtime old and new, solo and group song – by over forty world-class performers. Some are creating new material especially for this event, notably the redoubtable Peter Schickele, who will be abetted by a young quartet featuring his own gifted son and daughter.
The Ulster County Democratic Committee sponsors the Democratic Festival 2004 in celebration of recent gains in the County Legislature. For the first time in County history, the Democrats are in position to become the majority party. Proceeds from the Festival will support an all-out effort to get out the vote for Democratic candidates in local elections and in the crucial Presidential race. Democratic elected officials, candidates and County Committee will be present to meet attendees and the press.
Experience the exhilaration! All are welcome. There’s room for everyone in the Democratic Party.
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Peter Schickele and the Kerryokians
The renowned musician-composer-educator, multi-Grammy winner,
“discoverer” of the hapless P.D.Q. Bach, host of Schickele Mix on National Public Radio, has created a unique ensemble especially for this event featuring his gifted offspring Karla and Matthew.
Tom Pacheco
One of America’s most powerful and relevant performing songwriters, Tom has a devoted following in the U.S. and in Europe, where he tours frequently. His voice and guitar will be backed in this performance by Bruce Milner on keyboard and Steve Knight on bass.
The Saints of Swing with Rene Bailey and Betty MacDonald
This colorful sextet in the mainstream of jazz features a full line-up of brass,
reeds and rhythm. Rene Bailey is the reigning queen of blues/gospel/jazz singers in these parts. Betty MacDonald is known throughout the jazz world as a premiere vocalist and violinist whose recordings have become classics.
The Five Points Band
Musicianship of the first order makes this dynamic blues-oriented trio add
up to much more than the sum of its parts. Based in Woodstock, the group is active in Europe as well as in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Their third CD is soon to be released.
The Dwyer Family Bluegrass Band
The Dwyers have caused much excitement hereabouts since their arrival from Alaska. Jack (14) is a prodigy on the mandolin and several other instruments. Katey (12) is a pace-setting fiddler. With Dad (Bill) on guitar and Mom (Mindy) on bass, they are a true family band.
Big Sister
...is a Woodstock-based, all-woman rock band that echoes Hendrix,
Zeppelin and the Stones. Their Capricorn CD "So Hi How Are You?" earned 3 ½ stars from Rolling Stone. In 15 years of grooving audiences across the U.S. they have opened for Bo Diddley, The Band, Jefferson Starship and countless other greats.
Carol Fox Prescott with Paul Helou
Distinguished actress, award-winning director, teacher, Carol has played featured and leading roles on Broadway (“Fiddler” with Zero Mostel, George M! with Mickey Rooney...) and nationally. Paul Helou is a world-class guitarist, songwriter and improv teacher.
The Queens
These four women – three of them sisters – have performed professionally
for several decades, surprising audiences with hard-hitting rock and roll.
Jonathan Kligler
Rabbi Kligler of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation is a charismatic
vocalist and guitarist with several CDs to his credit. Joined on this occasion by Steve Knight on bass.
Catskill Mountain Pipes and Drums
These state-of-the-art bagpipers and drummers convey the elegance and
poignance as well as the excitement of the grand celtic tradition.
Gus Mancini and his Sonic Soul Awe-Kestra
Gus is a phenomenon: classically trained musician and composer, master of improvisational jazz, distinguished musical educator, producer of CDs in the Indie top 10, co-producer of The Hawk Project. His Sonic Soul Awe-Kestra achieves a lush, multi-layered sound in its venturesome explorations.
Cecilia St. King
Audiences from Colorado to Japan have been moved by this singer-songwriter-guitarist’s impassioned message of peace and justice. Howard Dean’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination featured Cecilia performing her original songs in a half-dozen cities a day.
The Brite-Man Band
Home-grown in the Hudson Valley, this dynamic rock quartet features
original songs with a political message.
Steve Knight
Longtime traditional jazzman on piano and brass, composer of songs and
instrumental works, Steve appeared at Woodstock ’69 and in top rock venues on two continents as the keyboardist of Mountain. Currently a councilman in his home town of Woodstock.
For further information call
Otia Lee, Executive Producer at (845) 688-2866
or
Steve Knight, Musical Director at (845) 679-3358
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