Spuyten Duyvil, with Kath Buckell

"Spuyten Duyvil were standouts at the Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists Showcase this year. They draw on traditional roots, but with a contemporary point of view and a truly spirited presentation." —John Platt, Sunday Breakfast host WFUV

"This group is terrific! High energy and original approaches to their own songs and traditional tunes." —Wanda Adams Fischer, The Hudson River Sampler, WAMC, Albany NY

Spuyten Duyvil's Alternative Roots sound wanders the last 100 years of American music conjuring embittered civil war veterans, recalcitrant small town bawds, suicidal bureaucrats, star crossed lovers and brave hearted fools navigating the mysteries of daily life. The group, based in Yonkers NY, consists of Mark Steven Miller (Tenor Guitar, Bouzouki), Beth Kaufman (Vocals), Tom Socol (Guitar, Dobro), Sarah Banks (Fiddle and Vocals),  Jim Meigs (Harmonica), Lou Geser (Drums), and John Neidhart (Bass). The group has established a growing following in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Winners of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase in 2010, they will be appearing on the festival's main stage in 2011.

Opening the evening is Australian singer-songwriter Kath Buckell. In classic troubadour style, Buckell connects to her audience with her heartfelt stories of life and love. Her spirit is free, raw, honest and passionate.