If you play at least 80% originals, please email music@twogoatsbrewing.com with a few samples. If a good fit, we'll get back to you!
https://www.freightmusic.com/
Formed in Ithaca, NY in early 2020, Freight is a songwriting collaboration between JP Payton (JP and the Easytigers) and Liam Lawson (The Auroras). Groove-centric and playfully syncopated, the band's primary sound is a danceable variety of folk-rock, replete with electric organ fuzz, telecaster twang, and no-nonsense steel-string chug.
Frank Raponi of Terrapin Station and Small Kings and a selection of other fine musicians!
Original Folk County Rock. With Artistic Nature based ballads with the backing band Spice Rack.
https://uncleshake.com/albums/
A five piece band playing mostly original music we like to call “Vaudeville grunge”.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
An ambient blend of folk, grunge, psychedelic rock, and alternative country…a curve ball of tunes that meanders inconsistently through the boundaries of genre and space.
https://stratcatwillie.com
StratCat Willie has been playing the BLUES with some of the best musicians in the area (and across the country!) for several decades. Whatever "Strays" he gathers, they will be cranking out nothin' but the best in new and old BLUES!
Ed Sawester a.k.a. “Garlic” picked up a guitar a decade ago in order to learn & play covers around the campfire. Little did he know his guitars also made original songs…about 20 of them He’s also been known to play a mandolin from time to time…
Nate Cowles has been the bass player for several bands including Dapper Dan, Under Construction, and most recently became a member of Garlic.band. His talents are not limited to the bass and he will be adding layers with his electric guitar for the evening! He’s a treat you don’t want to miss.
https://www.cayugabluenotes.com/
The Cayuga Blue Notes is a trio based near Ithaca, NY who sing country blues with heart and respect, backed by guitars, harmonica and bass. Listen to some of our tunes.
https://www.facebook.com/zydecotrailriders
Ithaca loves that Zydeco. We're a dance band playing Zydeco all around the Finger Lakes and beyond. Come hear us rub and scrub - you can dance!
https://www.facebook.com/MysticStew
An eclectic mix of tunes with an Americana Roots Rock soul!
Oliver's live performances are stripped down musically and presented in an ageless fashion. A man and his guitar... songwriting influences span decades from old 20's big band to the beatnik culture, from Bob Dylan to Jeff Tweedy, Oliver spins his influences into his own eclectic sound.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
https://thesoulbenders.com
Rock/blues with soul-filled vocals and powerhouse performances from a passion for authentic music and desire to create something truly exceptional. Heartfelt emotions of classic blues with the raw power of rock 'n' roll results in a sound as timeless as it is contemporary.
https://cameronmarkott.com/home
Cameron Markott is an American Country Singer-Songwriter. Her boots began walking to their own beat right through the mountains and never stopped, eventually venturing all the way to Western New York, where she now draws her inspiration from the world around her, writing deeply personal songs based on struggles and the many stages of metamorphosis. She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has recently been awarded the best international song (2023) from the Wild Filmmakers Festival.
https://www.megwilliamsmusic.com
Nashville-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer often compared to Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt with her mix of blues, rock, and southern rock and country.
The Forty Thieves are an original band from the Finger Lakes Region inspired by the music of Tom Petty, The Allman Brothers and David Byrne—and lots of others too! Known primarily as a cover band in their early years they made the most of the 2020 lockdown and created a catalogue of inspired, storied tunes meant to boost the spirits, escape and see the brighter days ahead.
Frank Raponi of Terrapin Station and Small Kings and Peter Glanville of Common Railers and Stone Cold Miracle play together.
https://www.mayorshousemusic.com/
Mayor's House doesn’t limit themselves to a certain genre of music, and instead are inspired by music from bluegrass to punk, from singer-songwriter to heavy rock. It's also common to see the members switch instruments or lead singers. The band loves to jam and lives for live music, no tracks.
CC-13 is a local original band specializing in several genres of music. Comprised of singer/songwriter CC (formerly known as CC Ryder), guitarist Johnny Marsh, bassist Greg Swirson and drummer Phil Riegel, this eclectic group brings a variety of original music guaranteed to please fans of all kinds and any age. Bolstered by a large original catalog, the band is also known to compose new material on the fly at live shows - all improvised! A tight rhythm section, extensive musical selection, a unique direction, and the best singer around make CC-13 tough to miss.
https://www.gabestillman.com
The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music with impromptu selections.
Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band have been focused on expanding their footprint on a national and international level.
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Gabe formed the band in 2015, shortly after graduating from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.
Michael Ciccone is a singer-songwriter musician from the Finger Lakes. Michael and his band has performed in the US, Canada and Europe. His cd, ‘That Lovely Paris Night’, is playing in several of the radio outlets in Europe.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
https://dartbrothers.com
Original rock and alt-country music. Strong melodies, passionate vocal arrangements, soulful leads, and rock-solid rhythm. Music compared to the heartfelt angst of bands such as REM, the Jayhawks, Dawes, and Wilco. The Dart Brothers are Todd Edmonds, Dan Lashkoff, Andy Russell, Tamis Kaplan, John North, and Warren Bunn.
Experienced musician Frank Raponi plays impromptu with other experience musicians.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and luthier.
https://www.facebook.com/seanfarleymusic
http://thecadillaccats.com/
Nominated for Best Blues Band 2023 by Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame (CPMAs) as well as Semi Finalist in the International Blues Challenge (IBC) The Cadillac Cats bring a emotionally charged , guitar driven , funky freight train to the Blues.
https://www.cayugabluenotes.com/
The Cayuga Blue Notes is a trio based near Ithaca, NY who sing country blues with heart and respect, backed by guitars, harmonica and bass. Listen to some of our tunes.
Oliver's live performances are stripped down musically and presented in an ageless fashion. A man and his guitar... songwriting influences span decades from old 20's big band to the beatnik culture, from Bob Dylan to Jeff Tweedy, Oliver spins his influences into his own eclectic sound.
Rock/blues with soul-filled vocals and powerhouse performances from a passion for authentic music and desire to create something truly exceptional. Heartfelt emotions of classic blues with the raw power of rock 'n' roll results in a sound as timeless as it is contemporary.
https://www.facebook.com/zydecotrailriders
Ithaca loves that Zydeco. We're a dance band playing Zydeco all around the Finger Lakes and beyond. Come hear us rub and scrub - you can dance!
Ed Sawester a.k.a. “Garlic” picked up a guitar a decade ago in order to learn & play covers around the campfire. Little did he know his guitars also made original songs…about 20 of them He’s also been known to play a mandolin from time to time…
Nate Cowles has been the bass player for several bands including Dapper Dan, Under Construction, and most recently became a member of Garlic.band. His talents are not limited to the bass and he will be adding layers with his electric guitar for the evening! He’s a treat you don’t want to miss.
https://stratcatwillie.com
StratCat Willie has been playing the BLUES with some of the best musicians in the area (and across the country!) for several decades. Whatever "Strays" he gathers, they will be cranking out nothin' but the best in new and old BLUES!
https://www.cielleonsolidground.com/
Blues and folk infused indie rock.
https://www.facebook.com/MysticStew
An eclectic mix of tunes with an Americana Roots Rock soul!
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
A collaborative musical journey featuring some of the great musicians in the area. You will hear jazz, blues, soul, and funk filled originals sd the group pushes their own boundaries to create something new.
Musicians: Michael Stark (keys); Marc Devokaitis (sax); Andrew Battles (electric bass); Ryan Zawel (trombone sousaphone); Paul Merrill (trumpet); Zaun Marshburn (drums)
KidBess is a musician and visual artist based in upstate New York.
Recognized for passionate performance, warm-textured vocals, open hearted lyrics, and gritty swells, KidBess (Bess Greenberg) debuted as a solo performer in 2017. She is the leader of KidBess & The Magic Ring -- a five-piece, lyrically based, psychedelic space rock band, featuring two guitars, cello, electric bass and drums. They released their debut EP
Electric Soul on June 8, 2024, and will be releasing follow up singles in the spring/summer of 2025.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and luthier. https://www.facebook.com/seanfarleymusic
https://www.facebook.com/zydecotrailriders
Ithaca loves that Zydeco. We're a dance band playing Zydeco all around the Finger Lakes and beyond. Come hear us rub and scrub - you can dance!
https://thesoulbenders.com/
A repertoire that includes soul-stirring originals and re-imagined blues and rock.
Frank Raponi of Terrapin Station and Small Kings and a selection of other fine musicians!
Consisting of keyboards, guitar and vocals, Far Cry the Band is a fairly new band made of two seasoned musicians who play unique, outlandish and energetic music that spans decades.
https://rockabillysteveandbr3.com/
Pure love, and a blend of Blues, Rockabilly, R&B, Rock, Americana, with some Zydeco from New Orleans!
Trent Yule is a singer/songwriter from Oswego, NY. He concentrates his art in a form of folk, country, and Americana, pulling influence from storytellers such as Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Townes Van Zandt, and more. His unique, original songs are gateways into his soul that, while dark, reveal an undying need for love and knowledge.
https://dallaslouismusic.com/
Dallas Louis eschews all boxes, entering and escaping from them. He has synthesized Holiday, Miles, Tormé, Dylan, Joni, Simon, Mayer, Andre 3000, and the open mountain air to coalesce into a birdlike form that swoops and soars, diving in and out of the depths of Americana, hip hop, and the blues.
https://www.palineofficial.com
PA Line’s high energy creations have received recognition in 28 states, 3 countries, and 2 continents. They currently have 3 albums out, "Liar" and "Breathe", and the full length LP "Peace Always", released in 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/@Totallyraed
Raedwald Howland-Bolton's rendition of country blues portrays the vastness and beauty of an American cultural gem. Performing Delta and Piedmont blues along with other styles, he uses a complex and at times primitive finger picking technique which exemplifies a "golden age" of acoustic folk music.
https://soundcloud.com
Hear the blues played the way it was played in the rural South before the electric guitar. Using a slide, resonator and standard acoustic guitars, Burke transports his listeners back to the pre-war days in the Mississippi Delta region, where the blues was a way of life.
A seasoned songwriter in the “story song” tradition of artists like Woody Guthrie and Gordon Lightfoot; a fingerstyle guitarist in the tradition of Chet Atkins and Merle Travis; and style borrowed from jazzers like Joe Pass and Lenny Breau. Liam's live performances always include a few instrumental pieces - music for its own sake, showcasing his studied technique and deep knowledge of the fretboard. An amateur music historian and folklorist with a passion in arranging forgotten songs. His repertoire explores the diversity of traditional American music, including Shaker hymns, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and the Piedmont blues.
Learn about bird surveys to help manage the decline of grassland birds.
Talks on Tap is an informal discussion with FLX National Forest staff on every Thursday in February and March.
Oliver's live performances are stripped down musically and presented in an ageless fashion. A man and his guitar... songwriting influences span decades from old 20's big band to the beatnik culture, from Bob Dylan to Jeff Tweedy, Oliver spins his influences into his own eclectic sound.
https://davidgraybeard.com/
All original Americana, homegrown ballads, blues and roots music.
Understand the value of prescribed fires.
Talks on Tap is an informal discussion with FLX National Forest staff on every Thursday in February and March.
Scott Adams, Brett Beardslee and good ole Paule Barford with his Irish tunes!
Become aware of current grassland restoration projects to benefit pollinators and sensititive bird species.
Talks on Tap is an informal discussion with FLX National Forest staff on every Thursday in February and March.
A sound described as bluesy, hook-filled, rock & roll. Since his 2016 debut EP release, 'There Goes The Heart', River has performed across the North East and Canada in addition to opening for Three Dog Night, Dave Mason, Rusted Root, Jesse Dayton, and The Blue Stones.
I write songs. I play songs. You can hear me. People seem to enjoy it. Join us, won't you?
erich.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/erich-asperschlager
Learn about local bat species, the challenges they face and mitigation protocols based on collaborative bat monitoring.
Talks on Tap is an informal discussion with FLX National Forest staff on every Thursday in February and March.
