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Gabrielle Stravelli Quartet
June 27 2026
Gabrielle Stravelli Quartet
June 27 2026

Vocalist and songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli blends musical traditions with a modern, genre-bending sensibility. Her tremendous swing feel and gift for lyric interpretation have led to a career defined by joyful performances and a deep connection with audiences, and have made her a mainstay of the NYC jazz scene. Unexpected, highly individual choices are her trademark.

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June 27 2026
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Book and Blanket Players present: Anastasia: The Musical
July 11 12 2026
Book and Blanket Players present: Anastasia: The Musical
July 11 12 2026

The Book & Blanket Players have been producing youth musicals-in-a-week summer theatre for 16 years in Keene Valley. This year the theatrical adventure continues with Anastasia: the Musical.

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July 11 12 2026
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Meadowmount in the Valley
July 18 2026
Meadowmount in the Valley
July 18 2026

We are pleased to continue our annual tradition of presenting the amazing young musicians from the famed Meadowmount School of Music. It seems that every year these emerging artists present a performance even more beautiful and impressive than the previous year!

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July 18 2026
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Susan Werner
July 23 2026
Susan Werner
July 23 2026

Over the course of her twenty five year career, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz), along with a graduate degree in voice performance, her shows are a one-woman master class in musicianship.

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July 23 2026
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Stanton Street Duo
Aug 9 2026
Stanton Street Duo
Aug 9 2026

Praised for their evocative performances and intense musical chemistry, the Stanton Street Duo attracts a diverse range of audiences. Their electrifying renditions of traditional and contemporary tango music make for dynamic and unique experiences that connect listeners to a reimagined setting of the style. Their pioneering approach has led to the creation of their own original works and newly commissioned pieces for this distinctive instrumental combination.

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Aug 9 2026
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Henhouse Prowlers
Aug 19 2026
Henhouse Prowlers
Aug 19 2026

With many of their wildest dreams strung across more than two decades together, the Prowlers' sight remains fixed on the future.

It’s been 20 years well spent. The kinship between Ben Wright (banjo, vocals), Chris Dollar (guitar, vocals), Jon Goldfine (bass, vocals), and Jake Howard (mandolin, vocals) is palpable, the four having traveled to places most would never predict. Using these experiences as a foundation, there’s truly no limit to where this Chicago-based quartet will go – literally anywhere.

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Aug 19 2026
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Seagle Festival Presents: Life is Happiness Indeed
Sept 6 2026
Seagle Festival Presents: Life is Happiness Indeed
Sept 6 2026

East Branch Friends of the Arts continues with our annual presentation of the Seagle Festival in Keene Valley. This year the wonderful singers of Seagle are presenting Life is Happiness Indeed-the music of Leonard Bernstein.

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Sept 6 2026
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Divergent Spectrums IV: A Multi-Media Art Show
Sept 11-13 2026
Divergent Spectrums IV: A Multi-Media Art Show
Sept 11-13 2026

Please join us for our fourth emerging artists show, featuring work from some our area’s talented up-and-coming artists in a variety of media. We’ll have music and light refreshments at the opening on Friday at 5PM. No reservations needed!

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Sept 11-13 2026
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Cavatina Duo
Sept 27 2026
Cavatina Duo
Sept 27 2026

The Cavatina Duo—flutist Eugenia Moliner (Spain) and guitarist Denis Azabagic (Bosnia)—has established itself as one of the premier flute and guitar duos in the world. Their performances have captivated audiences globally, earning them critical acclaim for their virtuosity, artistry, and dynamic interpretations.

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Sept 27 2026
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Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir
Oct 10 2026
Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir
Oct 10 2026

The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir (PSGC) was organized in 1991 by students and has constantly emphasized the breadth and depth of gospel music in order to expose both SUNY Plattsburgh and the North Country to this uniquely American genre.

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Oct 10 2026
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EBFA Featured Artists Over the Years

We’re proud to have welcomed so many talented artists to Keene Valley over the years. Explore artists from this year and past seasons.

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Henhouse Prowlers

With many of their wildest dreams strung across more than two decades together, the Prowlers' sight remains fixed on the future.

It’s been 20 years well spent. The kinship between Ben Wright (banjo, vocals), Chris Dollar (guitar, vocals), Jon Goldfine (bass, vocals), and Jake Howard (mandolin, vocals) is palpable, the four having traveled to places most would never predict. Using these experiences as a foundation, there’s truly no limit to where this Chicago-based quartet will go – literally anywhere.

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