Mohonk has long been a destination for artists who find inspiration in the unparalleled beauty of its surroundings and the founding family’s dedication to serving mind, body, and spirit. Curated by 4th generation Smiley family member Maria Guralnik, the Summer Festival of the Arts, provides an opportunity for guests to experience a wide range of outstanding artists and entertainers.

Whether you prefer family entertainment, dance, theater, Broadway, folk, jazz, roots, or classical, the Festival of the Arts offers a dash of creative inspiration to cap off your summer evening at Mohonk.

Schedule of Events

July 7, 2024

9pm: Live from Birdland - Frank Vignola Trio
Well-known to jazz lovers and Manhattan's Birdland regulars, legendary guitarist Frank Vignola hosts an evening of standards studded with virtuosity and served with inimitable panache. Featured artists: Frank Vignola (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass) and Ted Rosenthal (piano).

July 8, 2024

9pm: Typsy Revival
This string and vocal trio re-imagine your favorite hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today. Drawing from roots as folk, rock, and classical musicians, you're sure to want to stomp, clap, and sing along to new takes on Taylor, Madonna, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more! Featuring the multi-talents of Stuart Ward on guitar. Drew Jackson on cello, and Erica Spyres on fiddle.

July 9, 2024

9pm: Quarteto Brazil
Hailing from different parts of Brazil, these four outstanding musicians and friends come together to share the rhythms and moods of a tropical summer night. Dance along or take delight in the authentic instrumentation and stylings of Samba, Forro, Xote, Baiao, Bossa Nova and Brazilian pop featuring Mariana Barcellos, Gil Oliveira, Felipe Hostins and Adrian DiMatteo.

July 10, 2024

9pm: Crushville
Crushville captivates with Classic Rock and Soul hits, played by some of NYC's most dynamic musicians. Set lists feature unique mashups and an
unpredictable, fresh, "not-played-out" selection of music from the songbooks of a diverse array of artists, from Prince to Aretha Franklin to Steve Miller Band and The Doobie Brothers. Members of Crushville have performed with The Temptations, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dispatch, Frankie Valli, The Four Tops, The Four Tops, The Huntertones, Upstate, and More.

July 11, 2024

9pm: Wonderful Town! A Bernstein Cabaret
This lively, tuneful presentation is an ebullient celebration of "Lenny" himself - and the many ways his life and music were linked to the city he called home. Narrated by his daughter, Jamie Bernstein (who might just get into the mood and sing a little bit!) alongside nine-time GRAMMY award winner Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer and celebrated American baritone Michael Kelly, the program features an array of smile inducing songs and genres showcasing favorites and less known gems composed by one of America's favorite "maestros". Virtuosic music director and keyboardist, Yaron Gershovsky leads this powerhouse ensemble.

July 12, 2024

9pm: Sivan Arbel
Sivan combines poignant songwriting, modern rhythmic language, and fiery improvisation. She playfully layers her artistic expressions with her love for jazz and other diverse musical influences grounded in her Israeli roots and global travels.

July 13, 2024

9pm: Willa Vincitore & Co.
Singer/songwriter Willa Vincitore has been building a fan base across the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades and was inducted into the NY State Blues Hall of Fame in 2018. While her songwriting is an eclectic mix of blues, soul, rock, funk and (occasionally) pop, there's one thing that ties it all together-that voice.

July 14, 2024

9pm: Daniel Kelly Trio
Making connections is one of Daniel Kelly's strengths, whether it's exploring connections across or between art forms or engaging with audiences. Kelly's music has been declared "powerfully moving" by Time Out New York, and he has brought his dynamic talents to performances with GRAMMY award-winning jazz legends Michael Brecker and Joe Lovano, hip-hop star Lauryn Hill, and modern classical giants the Bang on a Can All-Stars, to name a few. Kelly's Brooklyn-based trio features bassist Matt Pavolka and drummer Rob Garcia.

July 15, 2024

9pm: Scoop Kidz Brass Band
Stoop Kidz Brass Band was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for the band members to get together and make music in a safe way. It has blossomed into a beautiful weekly performance that brings joy to the performers and their neighbors in Brooklyn. The band is looking forward to bringing their Funk back to Mohonk!

July 19, 2024

9pm: Classical Smackdown: Time Travelers
Acclaimed pianist Frederic Chiu delights in engaging audiences around innovative programs designed to spark curiosity and dialogue. The passage of time (and place) is underlined by pairing two master composers, J.S. Bach and Philip Glass, whose music speaks universally although they are separated in time by almost 300 years!

July 20, 2024

9pm: The Myles Mancuso Band
Join The Myles Mancuso Band for an unforgettable evening of music featuring their signature blend of Roots Americana and R&B.

July 21, 2024

9pm: Girl Talk with Marissa Mulder and Jon Weber
Marissa Mulder, "one of the cabaret world's breakout successes of the past decade or so" (Time Out New York) presents this powerful and personal tribute showcases American female song-writers past, present and future. Some, like Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell have been Mulder's musical companions since she was a young teen. Others like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift are newer additions to her playhst. Featuring Jon Weber (keyboard) and Jeff Miller (bass).

July 27, 2024

9pm: Heard World Jazz
Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached No 15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018's daring Flyway is similarly garnering much critical acclaim.

July 28, 2024

9pm: Fiddling with Traditions
Join fiddler Gretchen Koehler and pianist Daniel Kelly for this toe tapping, multimedia concert inspired by Mohonk's traditions and history. Experience imaginative soundscapes that capture the essence of hiking, ice harvesting, boat building, and more. The concert unfolds against a backdrop of film and photography, immersing audiences in unforgettable mountain magic!

July 29, 2024

4pm: The Beatles Bluegrass Sing-Along
Come on down to the parlor for an afternoon singalong of all your favorite Beatles songs, but this time with a bluegrass twist! Featuring NYC-based bluegrass and folk musicians Morgan Morse and Jo Brook.

August 3, 2024

9pm: The Paradigm shift
Featuring international acclaimed musicians Stephanie Rooker, Ben Tyree, Leon Gruenbaum and Howard Alper, The Paradigm shift was co-founded by producers, singer songwriters, and bassist Melanie Athena, alongside saxophonist V. Jeffrey Smith. The Paradigm Shift promises an exhilarating night of funky and soulful original tunes, including hits from Family Stand and timeless classics that will keep you grooving all night long!

August 4, 2024

9pm: Texas Swing: Songs and Stories from the Lone Star State
John Lomax, Bob Wills, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Willis Alan Ramsay, Guy Clark, Shake Russell the list of great song writers is as long as the list of great songs from David Lutken's home state. Join The Seat of The Pants Band for an unforgettable evening of Cowboy Ballads, Texas Swing, Luckenbach Legends and other works of the greatest tunesmiths to come out the Lone Star state.

August 5, 2024

9pm: Blue Grass on the Boat Dock
From Gid Tanner and The Skillet Lickers, Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Allison Kraus, Chris Thiele and beyond. David Lutken and his multi-talented band rock the boat dock celebrating a century of one of America's most popular forms of musical art -Bluegrass!

August 6, 2024

9pm: Darmon Meader Quartet
Steeped in the Jazz tradition, Darmon Meader is one of the founding members of the iconic vocal jazz quartet New York Voices and an award-winning composer and arranger. Equally accomplished as a solo vocalist and on saxophone, Darmon's Mohonk parlor program presents a mix of classic jazz standards and originals, ranging from Duke Ellington to Stephen Sondheim also featuring a virtuosic rhythm section made up of some of his favorite NYC musicians.

August 7, 2024

9pm: Sunnyside
Sunny Side is a jazz band based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are heavily influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and other early jazz legends. You can see this award-winning band regularly in venues around New Orleans and across the Eastern United States while on tour in the summer.

August 8, 2024

9pm: Cassatt Quartet
Named for famed American Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt, this New York based all-female quartet has performed at top concert venues throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East. Their Mohonk program features light classical and jazz music composed and arranged for strings.

August 9, 2024

9pm: Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks
Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks perform an interactive and dance-filled evening of music from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. You will hear songs from Ray Charles, Louis Prima, Elvis, Little Richard, Louis Armstrong, and many more presented in Danny's signature, spectacular entertainment style.

August 10, 2024

10:30am: Carnival or the Animals
Storyteller, musician, poet, actor, and writer David Gonzalez is a one-of-a-kind artist. He is joined by prize-winning pianist Frederic Chiu in a one-of-a-kind program of music and poetry to engage those who seek musical adventure and delight.

9pm: Copilot

Copilot is a Rock-Pop band from Boston, MA featuring: Maggie (vocals), Ry (guitar, vocals), Jake (vocals), Dylan (drums), Bev (bass), & Jack (lead guitar). Coming together from their own respective musical projects, this powerful group of singers and instrumentalists create a unique and thrilling sound. Copilot's blend of harmony and fierce vocals allows the group to explore a spectrum of emotion with their songwriting, and create electric live performances. Come see for yourself!

August 11, 2024

9pm: Nicole Zuraitis

A 2024 GRAMMY winning jazz singer-songwriter and vocal chameleon, Nicole Zuraitis headlines iconic NYC jazz clubs like Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Blue Note and the Carlyle. With a "heart as big as her remarkable voice," (Jazz Police) Nicole's effervescent personality and boundless enthusiasm for sharing the joy of music keep her audiences enthralled.

August 12, 2024

9pm: Big Valley Blue Grass

From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Big Valley ignites the stage with their hard driving rhythms and soulful harmonies. Featuring fiddle, upright bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and wide-ranging vocals, the group's full and authentic sound is inspired by folk icons such as Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush, Alison Krauss, and Bob Dylan. Get ready for a foot-stomping evening of traditional and contemporary bluegrass on the boat dock!

August 13, 2024

9pm: Amici dell'Opera
Four outstanding singers and two formidable pianists join forces to share operatic highlights by Puccini, Donizetti, Mozart, and Bizet alongside popular tunes from the American Songbook. Enjoy an evening of heartful romance and dreamscapes.

August 14, 2024

3pm: Julie Kurtzman & Robert Koenig
Violinist Juliet Kurtzman and pianist Robert Koenig showcase a variety of composers spanning 300 years. From Bach to De Falla, the duo will explore the evolution of classical music with Mohonk's Victorian parlor providing the perfect musical salon setting.

9pm: Big Blue Big Band
The Big Blue Big Band has been exciting crowds for the past two decades with music that gets you on your feet! Don't miss your chance to witness the amazing musicianship, chemistry and finesse of this professional 17-piece band. Directed by saxophonist Jason Clinton, they will perform popular dance music from the 1920's through the 60's. Step up on the dance floor and cut a rug or sit back and enjoy the sweet sounds of Big Blue!

August 15, 2024

9pm: It Takes Four to Tango
This tango-themed program features fiery and heart stirring works by Piazzolla, Gardel, Malinverni and others. Join violinist Juliet Kurtzman, pianist Pete Malinverni, bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Aaron Seeber for a perfect musical accompaniment to your romantic summer evening at Mohonk!

August 16, 2024

9pm: New Ohio

New Ohio brings you Because
You're Mine: an evening celebrating classic country duos as well the contemporary artists carrying the torch with their torch songs. Enjoy some of the best songwriting in the business including favorites by Johnny Cash and June Carter, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, John Prine and Irish Dement, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, and More! New Ohio is lead by singer/multi-instrumentalists Matt Cusack (Broadway: One Man, Two Guv'nors, Bandstand) and Allison Kelly (Apple TV+).

Date:
July 7 - August 16, 2024

Location:
Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561

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