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!
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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.
Pocket Bandits: A modern twist on the old-school organ trio: the power of a big band in a tiny package inspired by infectious, inventive instrumental dance bands.
Acoustic Brew was formed as an acoustic duo with Marv Wiliams and Jed Kittle back in the early 2000's. Marv Williams continues the Acoustic blues and America Music genre with his own original music and deep rooted covers. The band now performs as a 4 piece acoustic group with two percussionists and bass guitar along with Marv's solid vocals and unique finger guitar style he is known for.
Oliver Burdo of St. Vith and Trever Stribing of PA Line line up for a powerhouse duo!
Pure love, and a blend of Blues, Rockabilly, R&B, Rock, Americana, with some Zydeco from New Orleans!
Speaker: Diana Riesman
Long before Hollywood dominated the film world, Ithaca was a thriving center of early silent film production. Diana Riesman, co-founder and executive director of the Wharton Studio Museum, explores that surprising local history - and what remains of that legacy today at the historic Wharton Studio building in Ithaca's Stewart Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
www.facebook.com/p/Whistlin-Dyl
Original folk-country-rock along with artistic nature-based ballads from the backing band, Spice Rack.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
CC-13 is a local original band comprised of singer/songwriter CC (formerly known as CC Ryder), guitarist Johnny Marsh, bassist Greg Swirson and drummer Phil Riegel. A tight rhythm section, extensive musical selection, unique direction, and one of the best singers around makes CC-13 tough to miss.
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.
Frank Raponi - Guitar/Vox, Josh Taylor - Bass/Vox, Jeff McCaffrey - Guitar/Vox, Josh Drotar - Drums
Bluegrass…banjo, guitar, bass and vocals with lots of improvisational adventures!
Country blues with heart and respect, backed by guitars, harmonica and bass.
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!
Multi-instrumentalist/singer with main instruments acoustic guitar and Banjo.
St Vith is a jazz influenced Folk/Blues/Rock band with a jam oriented presence.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
Cayla & the Coy Dogs
Calya Lea’s voice and Americana songwriting are the heartbeat of the band; Mitch Klicki adds funk, soul, and jazz; drummer James Ralls brings tons of positive energy; and guitar player Josh Decker brings on the psych rock undertones
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.
www.TheStifftones.com
Since 2021, partners Rachel & Shaun Stief have been traveling the US, living in their 1996 Cadillac Hearse named Tania with their two dogs. Logging over 180,000 miles, The Stifftones have performed hundreds of shows in almost as many towns. The Stifftones are not a rock band. The Stifftones are not a country band. The Stifftones are real-life hearse-traveling bards on a rock and roll devival mission.
Soul Benders play rock/blues with soul-filled vocals and powerhouse performances.
www.facebook.com/p/Whistlin-Dyl
Original folk-country-rock along with artistic nature-based ballads from the backing band, Spice Rack.
Meg Williams: Nashville-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, winner of the 2024 Josie Music Award for Female Guitarist and a true independent rock ‘n’ roller.
Indie alternative rock band hailing from Ithaca, New York. A unique blend of introspective lyrics and infectious melodies that capture the essence of modern indie rock. Consisting of founders and brothers Nick "Kolas" Santamarina and Vin E Santamarina Along with Joel "Wild Poncho" Teitelbaum.
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.
Quinn Bedor is an Ithaca-based singer-songwriter blending the raw storytelling of Folk with the heart of Americana and Country.
House of Sterling: an acoustic duo that blends folk, country, and Americana into a hauntingly powerful sound.
Oliver Burdo of St. Vith and Trevor Stribing of PA Line line up for a powerhouse duo!
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
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!
Kate Hinote Trio: a contemporary folk ensemble rooted in storytelling, rich melodies, and an unmistakable chemistry.
Gerard Burke
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.
CC-13 is a local original band comprised of singer/songwriter CC (formerly known as CC Ryder), guitarist Johnny Marsh, bassist Greg Swirson and drummer Phil Riegel. A tight rhythm section, extensive musical selection, unique direction, and one of the best singers around makes CC-13 tough to miss.
Infrared Radiation Orchestra is a 4-piece band with a psychedelic 60's, guitar (& theremin) driven sound.
Meg Williams Band: Nashville-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, winner of the 2024 Josie Music Award for Female Guitarist and a true independent rock ‘n’ roller.
https://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
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!
St Vith is a jazz influenced Folk/Blues/Rock band with a jam oriented presence.
www.facebook.com/p/Whistlin-Dyl
Original folk-country-rock along with artistic nature-based ballads from the backing band, Spice Rack.
Soul Benders play rock/blues with soul-filled vocals and powerhouse performances.
Feed the Fire: Edgy original psychedelic rock and reggae - with killer female vocals!
Acoustic high energy with Marc Carraway (guitar and vocals) and John Whitlow (harmonica, accordion, flute and vocals). Roots, blues, jazz, bluegrass, country for over 25 years and 4 acclaimed albums.
CC-13 is a local original band comprised of singer/songwriter CC (formerly known as CC Ryder), guitarist Johnny Marsh, bassist Greg Swirson and drummer Phil Riegel. A tight rhythm section, extensive musical selection, unique direction, and one of the best singers around makes CC-13 tough to miss.
Kate Hinote Trio: a contemporary folk ensemble rooted in storytelling, rich melodies, and an unmistakable chemistry.
https://thesmallkings.weebly.com/
Original rock with harmonies and instrumental fireworks in the vein of Dawes, Phish, the Dead, Neil Young, and Wilco.
Trever Stribing is the founder, lead singer, lyricist and guitarist for the Buffalo, NY-based indie-folk-rock band PA Line known for his powerful voice, funky elements, and a blend of alternative and folk-rock.
Frank Raponi (of Terrapin Station and Small Kings) and Peter Glanville (of Common Railers and Stone Cold Miracle) play together.
https://thesoulbenders.com/
A repertoire that includes soul-stirring originals and re-imagined blues and rock.
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.youtube.com
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.
Speaker: Donna Boyce
In her book Certified Exhibits: A Framework for Truth in Public Records (Library of Congress Control Number 2026-904407), Donna Boyce examines how public records are created, maintained, and challenged - covering Freedom of Information Law, transparency in public records, and the real-world impact these issues have on everyday
https://unparallelband.com/
A powerful mix of rock, folk, funk, blues, country, hip-hop and alternative.
https://publicwatersupplymusic.com/
The cosmic sounds of Alt Rock fused with Indie Americana.
https://farcrytheband.com/
Two seasoned musicians who play unique, outlandish and energetic music that spans decades.
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://www.fartrio.com/
Eclectic, organic and soulful singer song writer to raunchy, blues.
https://mathisandbenoit.com/music/
A radiant mix of blues, folk and country.
https://www.freightmusic.com/
Groove-centric and playfully syncopated — 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 Peter Glanville (of Common Railers and Stone Cold Miracle) play together.
Liam Lawson is 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.
Finger Lakes National Forest staff join us for an informal discussion on what’s happening in nature nearby. It’s a fun opportunity to grab a drink, chat with the people who care for the forest, and learn about important projects and conservation efforts in the area.
https://www.freightmusic.com/
Groove-centric and playfully syncopated — a danceable variety of folk-rock, replete with electric organ fuzz, telecaster twang, and no-nonsense steel-string chug.
https://houseofsterlingband.com
An acoustic duo out of Wellsboro, PA that blends folk, country, and Americana into a hauntingly powerful sound.
A singer songwriter living & working in Rochester, NY. Weird chords and a slide guitar!
https://thesoulbenders.com/
A repertoire that includes soul-stirring originals and re-imagined blues and rock.
The Pelotones
Wayne Gottlieb and Alex Specker of the Pelotones. Swing-jazz, blues, R&B, country, rock-n-roll, and Latin.
https://open.spotify.com/artist
Original music, some covers and general local awesomeness.
