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Terre Roche, singer/songwriter and founding member of the legendary vocal trio, The Roches, headlines the show with a set of her original songs. Sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino will open, performing Lisa’s original songs with tight sibling harmonies and switching between multiple instruments. After Terre’s set, all three will join together for songs from both of their catalogs, as well as a select cover or two plus a few sing-a-longs.

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Returning for their second Memorial Day show here in the yard is the Adam Ezra Group. Showtime is 4:30 with doors no later than 4 pm. The last time here a couple of years back was so much fun we thought it was high time for a return. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than a backyard BBQ with the best damn music around! Bring a chair and join us. On sale now. $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Email rayheff for details.

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You may know Jeff Slate as an author or musician or both. In 2023 Dylan gave one of his very rare interviews to Jeff. He has toured and worked with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Pete Townsend and The Wallflowers. Accompanying Jeff will be Mark Bosch on electric guitar. If you have seen Ian Hunter or Garland Jeffreys, including Garland here at the house, Mark was featured on guitar. So we have the honor of hosting these 2 storied musicians as they perform together to mark the 85th birthday of Bob Dylan, perhaps the greatest songwriter ever. Jeff and Mark will perform an array of Dylan’s tunes ranging from the most well known to the obscure.

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HE’S BACK! Wesley Stace, aka John Wesley Harding returns to perform on Sunday, November 23. 3 pm. Singer, songwriter, author and teacher we welcome him back for his 3rd visit. Over the years he has been busy creating and curating the City Winery show, The Cabinet of Wonders. Called “one of the finest nights of entertainment this city has to offer” by none other than The New Yorker. If you have ever been you know The Cabinets of Wonders never disappoints. Speaking of never disappointing neither Wesley nor his alter ego, John Wesley Harding will do so. Won’t you please join us to welcome him back the Sunday before Thanksgiving? Just another thing to give thanks for :)

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Making his maiden appearance on Sunday, November 9 is local area favorite, Robinson Treacher. We saw him open for Willie Nile up in Beacon, NY and thought that we should ask him to perform here at the house. From his bio he is described as:

At the crossroads of Blues, Folk and Americana lies Robinson Treacher. Whether it be in the studio or in live performance, Robinson’s emotionally dramatic songwriting style is matched only by his deeply passionate vocals. Steeped in what can only be labeled as a “traditional” songwriting format, Robinson has taken fibers from all genres. Including rock, country, R&B & folk, and woven them into a distinct tapestry, one that is clearly distinguishable among others in the singer/songwriter genre.

In addition to Robinson we are thrilled to have opening the show our very own PETE BAVARO. You may know Pete as our sound guy here at the house. He is, in addition to that, a fine tunesmith. A founding member of the late 80’s, early 90’s band, Serious Pilgrim. Come see and hear him n to only sing but do his own sound :)

Returning for his third visit, singer, songwriter Dan Bern is live for a rare Saturday evening performance, November 1, at 7:30 pm. He’s a prolific songwriter having written over 1,000 songs. During and since Covid while “hunkered down” at home he often streamed live from home and very often with his precocious young daughter, Lulu. Check them out on www.danbern.com. Tickets are on sale now and are $35 in advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for info.

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Entering Nebraska is a unique, words-and-music show based on Warren Zanes’s book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska. Now a 20th Century Studios film adaptation starring Jeremy Allen White, Deliver Me from Nowhere captures Springsteen’s tumultuous but inspired early 1980’s experiences. This show, Entering Nebraska, is the book come-to-life, featuring celebrated musicians Kate Fenner, David Mansfield, and Teddy Thompson.

Warren Zanes first met Bruce Springsteen in 1984, when Zanes was still a teenager and Springsteen was riding high with his biggest album, Born in the U.S.A. They crossed one another’s paths at Greensboro, North Carolina's Rhinoceros Club. Zanes was there with his band The Del Fuegos when Springsteen walked into the group’s small dressing room, joining The Del Fuegos onstage that night, letting a little small town magic flood the room. 

Zanes would meet Springsteen at a few other points throughout his life, but he would always see Springsteen as "the guy who made Nebraska." Forty years after the album’s release, Zanes would sit with Springsteen, just the two of them talking for hours about how Nebraska was made, why it was different, what it means to release an imperfect, unfinished, and unexpected recording like Nebraska. Those conversations became the spine of a book about that recording and Springsteen’s life at the time. Judd Apatow has said, “This book, more than any other, reveals the hidden corners of Bruce Springsteen's creative world.” 

Zanes’s show Entering Nebraska is a moving, sometimes funny, deep exploration of life falling apart, of art's redemptive power, and of the lasting place of Bruce Springsteen in American life and culture. Punctuated by the songs of Nebraska, this is the one-man-plus-music event that brings Zanes's to life in new and unexpected ways.

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In the fall(Kim’s favorite season) we are thrilled to present Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Kim Richey on Sunday, October 19 at 3 PM. Save the date as Kim makes her first appearance here. Tickets are on sale now. $30

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Returning for his baker’s dozen show, Willie and band will be raising the roof(if there was one outside) on Saturday afternoon, Sept 27 at 3 pm. Please join us as he introduces you to music from his terrific new album, The Great Yellow Light, and all of your favorites from 45 years of music making. Tickets are on sale now and going fast. $45 advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for info.

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Making his first appearance at the house on Sunday, August 3 at 3pm please join us as singer, songwriter, author, podcaster, band leader Craig Finn is live. Described by the music magazine, Pitchfork as “a born storyteller who has chosen rock as his medium.'‘ Aren’t we lucky! So lucky in fact to be able to host him on the heels of a new solo release called Always Been. Join us for some song and stories. Own sale now. Tickets are $30 in advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for additional info.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Grammy winner, Steve Nieve joins us on Sunday, July 20 at 3 pm. Accompanied on drums and vocals by Kessada. You may recognize Steve from his years playing keyboards with Elvis Costello and The Attractions and currently The Imposters. He has also been known to tour as a duo with Costello.

This go round has him paired with Kessada, another musician that Steve has performed duo shows with as well. If you were here for their first performance you heard songs by Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Neil Young among others. They are promising an eclectic setlist of songs about love. Bring your lover to the house on July 20. On sale now. $30

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Join us on Sunday, June 1 for a rare double bill featuring New Jersey”s own, Bobby Mahoney and direct from Los Angeles by way of Boston, Adam Silvestri…perhaps best known by his recording name and persona, Radiator King. Tickets are just $25. You cannot beat that with a stick! Do not sleep on this one. Catch them on the rise.

"Bobby Mahoney is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader from East Brunswick, NJ. In 2024, he released the "Another Deadbeat Summer" album with Little Steven Van Zandt's "Wicked Cool Records". Bobby has been touring for over ten years, and has brought his original mix of punk rock and NJ rock 'n' roll to cities across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK! Bobby, both solo and with the band, has shared the stage with the likes of Bon Jovi, Against Me!, Frank Turner, and more.

Anchored between punk and blues – a porch and an alley – lies Radiator King, the performing/recording name of Boston native and Los Angeles based, Adam Silvestri. Established in 2011, Radiator King’s music shows influences from both Dylan and Strummer with a sound described by Huffington Post as a “heady new sound highlighted by his working class frankness and authenticity, a sound that’s raw and catchy”. Whether playing solo or backed by a band, Radiator King embodies the raw energy of punk, the grit and intricacy of delta blues and the lyrical potency of folk in “songs that are equivalent to an old whiskey bar at the end of a dirt road”.

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Join Jeff Kazee and G.E. Smith in the cozy confines of a 1864 Staten Island home for their May 18th duo performance at the Hamilton House Concerts series.

Guitarist G.E. Smith is well know for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, David Bowie and so many others. Smith also led the Saturday Night Live band for 10 years.

Pianist and vocalist Jeff Kazee is the longtime band leader and producer for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. Jeff is a member of Early Elton Trio and has worked with Bon Jovi, Dar Williams and more.

Smith and Kazee will be performing a genre-jumping inspired setlist— featuring their favorite songs from Blues, Country, Rock & Roll—and a few of their own songs, as well. Add in a few fly-on-the-wall stories from their long careers, and it's pretty good afternoon!

Save the date… 5/18/25. On sale now. $30

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Making his 3rd appearance here at the house, singer, songwriter Graham Parker is live on Friday, May 16. 7:30 start time. Tickets are a suggested donation of $45.

Coming up on the 50th anniversary(1976) of his debut album with The Rumour, Howlin’ Wind, Graham has been fine tuning his craft ever since. Do not miss this opportunity to see and hear him up close in an intimate setting.

Making his first appearance here at the house on Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm(please note new time) is singer, songwriter and podcaster Joe Pug. If you happen to be a fan of John Prine or Bob Dylan this is a show you should make a point of seeing. In his literate narrative style of writing Joe will take you on a ride alongside him on his journey in song. A terrific storyteller! Save the date…4/27/25. On sale now. $35

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Stephen will be making his second appearance here on Friday evening, October 18 at 7:30. Paste Magazine calls him the “best songwriter that you are not listening to.” 20+ years in the business and 18 albums along with more than 3,000 shows. Come see and hear one of those shows on October 18. You will hear some great songs and probably laugh a lot as well.

A Stephen Kellogg performance is like watching Ted Lasso live. Whether he’s playing music or doing stand-up, his shows leave people inspired and restored. For more than two decades, this wordsmith, Tedx speaker, stand-up comic, author and troubadour, has delighted audiences around the world. Planet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet's gift for fresh imagery,” and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says of Kellogg, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year award and has had his work nominated for a Grammy. Rolling Stone magazine describes his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” The recent “Sit Down & Stand Up” Tour was a one man show that opened to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. A mix of music, humor and storytelling, each performance paints a unique canvas that covers the full spectrum of human emotions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll go home with a full heart.

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So for what appears to be becoming an annual end of summer tradition, THE WEEKLINGS, return back to the garden. Forgive the CSN&Y reference :). Singing the songs and music of THE BEATLES & their very own 60’s influenced original music. Always a fun and enjoyable time. Join us on Sunday, Sept 22 at 3 pm. We will be where the action is. Tickets are $35 in advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for more info.

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Singer, songwriter Josh Rouse joins us for the first time on Thursday EVENING, September 12 at 7:30. Tickets are $30 in advance.

“Like a baseball player who quietly hits 30 home runs every year or a golfer who regularly finishes in the Top Ten, Josh Rouse's continued streak of excellence is easy to ignore and maybe even downplay a little” -- Tim Sendra, Allmusic.com

His music pulls from multi directions be it folk, pop or alt country. As a listener you cannot go wrong. Come join us for a rare evening show. Email rayheff@mac.com for more details.

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44 years after the release of his debut album, Wille Nile is still going strong as a prolific singer, songwriter! Like the energy bunny he just keeps going and going. Come check him out on Sunday, Sept 8 at 3 pm as Willie and band rock the house and yard for Willie’s 10(or perhaps 11th) appearance! You will not want to miss it. Bound to be a full house. Tickets are on sale now and are $45 in advance. Email me at rayheff@mac.com for additional info.

That voice! The former lead singer of Hollis Brown and 1/4 of the infamous and highly regarded comedy quartet, er, my mistake, independent music super group, Fantastic Cat makes his 4th appearance here at the house BUT the first time as an actual solo act. Come hear some old and some new tune debuts.

It is very rare for us to host a double bill but when the opportunity presented itself to have Amanda Cross accompanied by her husband, Derek Cruz(Jesse Malin) perform we could not resist. Neither should you. Join us on Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for additional info.

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Early Elton Trio is a Tribute to the Elton John, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970 - 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (piano, vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums and vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (bass and vocals). Early Elton Trio shows play to capacity audiences in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut , Virginia and DC.

Breaking the long standing attendance record held by Willie Nile on their very first appearance here at the house they returned a year later and broke their own record by 1 person. Please welcome back for their third appearance after a few years away, Early Elton Trio. Sunday afternoon, June 2 at 3 PM. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

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Long over due for a show here we have finally managed to find a date that is mutually convenient. Described as good old fashioned rock and roll, Joe and The Stone Caravan are live on Sunday, November 5 at 3 pm. None other than Hamilton Park favorite, Willie Nile says that Joe and band play “American backyard gasoline rock and roll.”

A fierce supporter of the needy and less fortunate, Joe is a board member of Light of Day Foundation, Why Hunger and Artists Against Hunger and Poverty amongst others. How he finds the time is anyone’s guess. Together we have found the time though to get him here to support his latest release, “Thurman.” Join us.

Tickets are $30 in advance. Email me at rayheff@mac.com for payment and location info.

Returning for his 3rd visit to Hamilton Park, Michael, has accomplished a lot in the 3 years between shows here. A new album, St Paul’s Boulevard, and as always well reviewed! A memoir, Scars From Another Life….a life of alcohol and drug abuse, self destruction, financial despair and the life of music that saved him! In 2022 he won the Tenco Award for songwriting. In truth an award that I had not heard of but counts among it’s winners…Sting, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and if they were not enough…Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman and David Crosby. Come see and hear why author Stephen King says that Michael “just made me so fucking happy to have ears.”

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DO.NOT.MISS. THIS.SHOW!

Joining us for one of two concerts in America on this run, Cormac Begley, hails from the area around Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. The town of Dingle holds a special place in my heart as this is the area that my mom was born and raised and that I spent 2 summers growing up. Cormac is a renowned musician and master of the concertina, the smallest and most compact of the squeezebox family. Come experience an afternoon of traditional Irish music as you would in many a pub in Ireland. It should be quite an entertaining show as we celebrate 126 days from St.Patrick’s Day :)

Tickets are available now by emailing me at rayheff@mac.com and are only $20 in advance. Do not miss this authentic afternoon of music. Who knows, perhaps it may turn into a traditional Irish seisun.

Join us as one of our favorite singer, songwriters returns for a rare second appearance in the same season to celebrate and promote the release of his new album, Night Works. Always as a solo act in previous performances here at the house this promises to be a little different as James is bringing along one of his many talented friends to accompany him. Which one you ask…only James knows at this point. Come find out on Sunday, October 29 at 3 pm. It is a decision you will not regret!

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A fixture in the NYC(and beyond) music scene for over 50 years, Lenny Kaye, is joining us on Sunday, October 22 at 3 pm. A guitarist extraordinaire and member of the Patti Smith Group for decades, Lenny is bringing an acoustic, an electric guitar and a lifetime of stories with him. An avid record collector, author, songwriter, Little Steven Underground Garage DJ, record producer…we could go on. We are honored to host Lenny this coming fall and very much look forward to his performance and stories!

Tickets are $30 in advance and can be paid by a host of digital options. Venmo at Ray-Heffernan. Zelle and PayPal at rayheff@mac.com. Please choose the sending money to a friend payment option. Another option is https://www.paypal.me/rayheffernan454. Yet another option is Apple Pay using my cell 718-300-1034. Cash can be dropped off at the house.

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Returning for their 4th visit to Hamilton Park and their 2nd to the backyard, The Weeklings are live on Sunday, September 17 at 3pm. Arguably one of America’s greatest Beatles cover bands, they are additionally wonderful singer, songwriters in their own right that are quick to pen many a fine tune greatly influenced by the 60’s sound of the garage rock and pop they grew up loving. Their shows are always a fine mix of song and a joyous occasion that we are thrilled to welcome back.

Join us in the backyard for the party. Bring a chair, a snack, a liquid refreshment and a friend. Tickets are $40 in advance. Email rayheff@mac.com for additional info.