Scene: An eclectic mix of street style at the 34th Rosendale Street Festival. This annual emergence of Main Street businesses, musicians, vendors and folks, near and far, who attend — continues the spirited tradition with musical celebration, fun and community spirit. Rosendale is located between New Paltz and Kingston, New York.
“This started out with some musicians who wanted to throw a party in 1978, who came downtown and set up and played…” said Festival chairman Charlie Kniceley. The Music Festival of Rosendale, Inc. is a
not-for-profit, grassroots citizen organization.
Scene: Heather and Lauren walking toward the Street Festival.
Scene: Musicians driven the back way — behind the scenes.
Scene: Approaching the east entrance.
Scene: The Trapps, lead singer Sean Schenker. Their music — Americana, folk, and rock and roll, is bundled in their sound wave.
Scene: Mina’s welcoming smile to The Alternative Baker. Below, Scott and Courtney happy taking a break, and Lynn deciding what to have.
Scene: Drumming beats and cymbals chime under the tent, in front of the Trans-n-Dance-n-Drum Center.
Scene: Hula hoop twirled and twisting!
Scene: Amy and Arian.
Scene: Lindsey Webster sings a blend of funk and R&B, with soulful blues influences with her band.
Scene: Melinda DiMaio, a performing song writer who blends jazz, folk and country, performed at the Firehouse Stage on Sunday.
Scene: Marji Zintz, who has been likened to Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones, played at the Creekside Stage. Below, Alfred enjoying her tunes.
Scene: Jude Roberts, after his performance at the Canal Stage.
Scene: Stripes.
Scene: Taylor and Sam.
Scene: Here they come…
Scene: The BobKat drummer — the group performed at the Cafe Stage.
Scene: Mister Oh! mixes up ska, reggae, hip-hop, funk, blues, and hippie rock — as they say, Gunk Rock! James Ortner on bass.
Scene: Jean Pascal. He and Erica, not shown, of African Traders are one of the many vendors. Below, a sampling of their West African offerings.
Scene: Billy and Rachel.
Scene: “Uncle” Willy.
Scene: Spiral Up Kids is an exciting family band. They have played several benefit shows to help local schools, libraries and organizations raise funds for worthy causes.
Scene: Lara Hope and The Ark-Tones performed their fusion of rockabilly, rock n roll and R&B at the Cafe Stage.
Scene: At Bywater Bistro
Scene: Street Festival.