by Jane Harrison
We lost a Sullivan County legend and one of the ‘coolest cats’ ever in April. Hugh Brodie, his sax and his scats will be sorely missed. A cousin to another legend, Ella Fitzgerald, he spent his life perfecting his unique jazz sound. I was privileged to have met him several times at different functions before I ever heard him perform but once I did, I understood exactly why he was held in such high esteem by his fellow musicians. God speed, Hugh.
May is shaping up to be a jam-packed month of music! The Spring Music Series at the Rivoli in South Fallsburg kicks off on May 8, bringing singers and groups into a concert setting with 2 acts per evening. Part of the proceeds will be used to restore the Rivoli marquee. You can find the dates and performers in the schedule below.
Also at the Rivoli, the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop is presenting The One Act Festival, nine one-act plays performed May 9 through May 21. For more information on the plays to be performed or their directors, call the theater directly at 845-436-5336. I’ve included the dates, times and ticket price in schedule below.
Mondays
Every Monday: Dutch’s Open Mic, 7 p.m., 205 Rock Hill Dr., Rock Hill
May 8: Shlomo Franklin & Friends; Patty Greco, Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 7 p.m., 5243 Main St., South Fallsburg (general admission $10)
May 15: Yasgur; Slam Allen, Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 7 p.m., 5243 Main St., South Fallsburg (general admission $10)
Tuesdays
May 9 & May 23: Another Odd Tuesday with The Greater Sullivan Search and Rescue Orchestra, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Brew, 280 Rock Hill Dr., Rock Hill
May 9: Moon Sauce w/ Darren Steele; On The Roxx, Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 7 p.m., 5243 Main Street, South Fallsburg (general admission $10)
May 16: Lot 14; Jazzmosis, Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 7 p.m., 5243 Main St., South Fallsburg (general admission $10)
Wednesdays
May 10: Carol Smith and Little Sparrow; Sara Hulse Band, Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 7 p.m., 5243 Main St., South Fallsburg (general admission $10)
Thursdays
May 4 & June 1: Open Mic and the High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd., High Falls
Fridays:
Every Friday: Al DeFino and Larry Ravdin, Jazz standards to dine by, Sorella Pizzeria, 6-9 p.m., 3562 State Rte 55, Kauneonga Lake
May 12 & 19: One Act Festival, The Rivoli, 5243 Route 42 Main Street), South Fallsburg 7 p.m. (tickets $10)
Saturdays
May 6: Open Mic/Home Grown: host Kevin McDaniel WJFF 90.5FM, 12 -1 p.m.
At The Pickled Owl, 218 Main St., Hurleyville:
May 6: Talking Machine (modern acoustic rock) 6 p.m.
May 13: The Acquaintances (jazz to rock variety) 6 p.m.
May 20: Dennis Newburg (acoustic rock) 6 p.m.
May27: Jan-Turan (edgy folk rock) 6 p.m.
At Sorella, 3562 State Rte 55, Kauneonga Lake
Every Saturday: Al DeFino and Larry Ravdin, Jazz standards to dine by, 6-9 p.m.,
May 13 & 20: One Act Festival, The Rivoli, 5243 Route 42 (Main Street), South Fallsburg, 7 p.m. (tickets $10)
Sundays:
DeFillipis Bakery, 506 Broadway, Monticello, Music Where You Least Expect It: 11 a.m.
The Dancing Cat Saloon, 2037 State Rte 17B, Bethel: #ShineOn, Jazz Brunch, 11a.m. -2 p.m.,
May 14 & 21: The Rivoli, 5243 Route 42 (Main Street), South Fallsburg; One Act Festival, 2 p.m. matinee only (tickets $10)
Until next time….