A place to Go for Music! Rock, Folk and More: Music Fills Orange County This Fall

September 17, 2021 at 10:32 am

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (September 16, 2021) – Orange County is the place to be for music this fall, from platinum-selling singer LeAnn Rimes, folk icon Suzanne Vega and true rockers The Spin Doctors to local favorites such as Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam.

The acts offer it all, from the classic to the innovative. For something different, Daisy Jopling’s Who’s Who transforms the music of The Who with original violin arrangements. Search the county’s venues for folk, blues, soul and so much more.

“Come to Orange County to rock, relax, sing along or dance – or do it all,” said Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana. “With so many bands, musicians and singers, both home-grown and visiting from afar, there’s more than something for everyone – and offered in some very cool places.”

The following are the venues and a sampling of the music they’re offering. Please be sure to check with a venue before going for any COVID-related requests and restrictions. Have fun – and stay safe!

CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

Cornwall-on-Hudson Bandstand Concerts continue Tuesday evenings throughout September. Acts include the acoustic rock of duo Evan Teatum & Alan Battiato and the blues, soul and jazz of the Jeremy Baum Trio.

Address: Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Square

For information: https://cornwall-on-hudson.org/Calendar-Notices/Bandstand-Concerts

GOSHEN

The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society will offer one concert each month: the Homegrown String Band on Sept. 18 and Turnpike Joe & the Traffic Jam on Oct. 9.

(Note: Registration is required. See website for information.)

Address: 366 Main St., Goshen

For information:  http://www.goshenpubliclibrary.org/ (Click on “Calendar.”)

MIDDLETOWN

The Orange County Fair Speedway presents singer-songwriter Sebastian Bach, former front man for Skid Row (Oct. 20), the rock band The Stone Temple Pilots (Oct. 30) and Get the Led Out, a Led Zeppelin cover band (Nov. 18).

Address: 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown

More information: https://orangecountyfairspeedway.net/

MONTGOMERY

City Winery Hudson Valley will present several concerts including The Spin Doctors (Sept. 26), who have not stopped rocking since they formed in the 1980s and are not about to stop now. Suzanne Vega, a leading figure in the 1980s folk revival, will perform “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” on Oct. 17.

Address: 23 Factory St, Montgomery

More information and a full list of shows: https://citywinery.com/hudsonvalley

SUGAR LOAF

International multi-platinum singer LeAnn Rimes comes to the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center on Sept. 19, as just one entry in the lineup at the major regional venue. Other shows include Daisy Jopling’s Who’s Who, a rock show with classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling and her band playing original violin arrangements of songs by The Who and other hits; and the Robby Krieger Band, fronted by the guitar legend and former member of the Doors.

Address: 1351 Kings Highway, Chester

For information and a full lineup: https://www.sugarloafpacny.com/

WALDEN

Live music comes to The Brewery at Orange County Hops every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on its new outdoor stage with expanded seating. Enjoy bands including Home at Last, Little Sparrow and Hurley Mountain Highway.

Address: 771 Route 52, Walden

More information: https://www.orangecountyhops.com/

WARWICK

The Warwick Summer Concert Series wraps up with Latin Night with Cuborica (Sept. 18).

Address: Stanley Deming Park, South Street and Park Way.

More information: https://villageofwarwick.org/calendar/

About Orange County Tourism

Orange County Tourism, based in Goshen, N.Y., is the county’s tourism headquarters and a participant in the I LOVE NY program. A comprehensive listing of area attractions, lodging and events can be found at OrangeTourism.org. Like Orange County Tourism on Facebook for the latest news on local happenings.