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Join us for local cider, farm-to-table food and Cuban Music in the Tasting Room with one of our own!
Alejandro Baldoquin will entertain us with music in the styles of Bolero; Son Cubano; Chachachá; Bachata & More
Bailamos!
banjo • box • bass • body music • neo-trad kinetic folk
Innovative musicians/dancers with a quirky neo-trad soul, Oakland, California-based Evie Ladin & Keith Terry throw down original folk songs and deep interpretations of old songs, with the kinetic thrill of percussive dance.
Ladin sings and plays infectious clawhammer banjo, while Terry is a master percussionist. It was Appalachian string band music pared to the absolute minimum of accompaniment, but packed with an orchestra’s worth of rhythm. – Music City Roots, Nashville
A prolific singer-songwriter, percussive dancer and square dance caller, the polyrhythmic heat of Evie’s clawhammer banjo has been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to Celtic Connections, Lincoln Center to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Born and raised on Southern music, from inner city Baltimore to Oakland, she has taken home ribbons at stringband contests and won awards for albums. She can write, she can sing, and she pulls back from the saccharine brink with wit – a sharp intelligence. –Grant Alden, No Depression
Trained as a jazz drummer, Keith Terry brings tonal percussion to stand-up bass, is a renowned percussionist/rhythm dancer, the founder of the International Body Music Festival, and a collaborator with a host of inventive performers from Bobby McFerrin, Tex Williams and Robin Williams, to Turtle Island Quartet, Charles “Honi” Coles and Bill Irwin. Mr. Terry in action is like visiting an anatomical carnival, where hands, feet, fingers, engage in a musical ballet. – Wall Street Journal
Evie & Keith perform for all ages, and are skilled educators, often offering workshops and in-school activities while touring, from elementary through professional level training on a host of topics.
Join us for a First Friday Celebartion with farm to table food, cider and art!
Artist Statement by Sophie Becraft
Daydreams and layers of the human experience are motifs I often reference in my work as I move through life and try to make sense of my subconscious. I’ve experimented with the layers of life that we may not see in our day-to-day reality but are constantly flowing through our physical experience. Patterns and repeating elements of nature throughout my work link the external natural environment and elements of cellular structures in the human body.
In my art, I often create unique worlds and atmospheres with the female figure as my subject. I reference narratives of human influence and mental spaces using movement and crafted environments. Finding inspiration in everything, texture, and color is critical to my process and the evolution of my work. Leaving elements of my pieces unrefined, I seek otherworldly settings that represent how I mentally build and deconstruct environments.
The natural world continues to be an inspiration in my work and a safe space where I go to grounding myself and reflecting on the world. I approach nature with more of a feeling and the atmospheric space it creates rather than using more representational images. My work questions and explores my own experience growing up in a rapidly globalizing society. I like to do work that is visually interesting and appealing for the viewer while also having the capacity to allow people to begin to question their experience or relationship with the ideas I put forward.
Cider, farm to table menu, live music
Pierce Walsh pulls mysterious melodic sounds from a deep place in the collective subconscious. A mix of haunting originals and hand picked, reimagined covers, sung in a clear honest voice, that feels like a warm hug.
$5 suggested donation for the band
Eric Aceto and Dave Davies host to our regular Jazz Mondays are teaming up for this one night to offer their excellent musicianship.
Eric Aceto - Violin
Dave Davies - Guitar
Join us for cider, farm to table food and live music
Rev Ezra is an acoustic music group led by singer-songwriter Josh Chamberlain. Their songs are lyrically focused, and feature topics such as understanding your past and family to better understand yourself, growing older and re-evaluating your priorities, the nuances of personal relationships, and more. Their sound has been compared to contemporary folk/country artists like the Avett Brothers, Zach Bryan, and Watchhouse.
Calya Lea is a singer-songwriter currently living in Geneva, New York. With truth as her biggest muse, she aims to entrance a room with not only her voice, but the sentiments of her songs. In a world so commonly curated by human desire for perfection , she is anything but that and that’s just what you’ll like about her . You can find her full length album “Consistently Inconsistent” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SOTVUJKUw3EtNjEdat7pg?si=syZurANTThG0lRx1N0ySFg
Cider & Farm to table food available all day long.
Good Dog is the calm-country folk project of Sarah Noell & Joe Hayward. They compliment original songs with acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo & vocal harmonies. They will be joined by Susannah Lee & the Slizzards.
https://www.facebook.com/gooddogithaca
https://www.instagram.com/gooddog_band
Tenzin Chopak returns to the tasting room for another night of beautiful music!!
“An unmistakably singular sound” - No Depression Magazine
Tenzin Chopak is a singer-songwriter based in Ithaca, NY. Raised in Oak Ridge, TN with a singing minister father and a watercolor and color pencil artist mother, Chopak was surrounded and suffused by art and music throughout his upbringing. The roots of music in the American South resonate deeply through his unique voice which emerges as at once hauntingly timeless and fully his own. Chopak’s music and live performance have been described as “incandescent”, “cinematic”, and "soul scorchingly beautiful".
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area's best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
MAQ will play the 1st and 3rd Mondays.
Line up:
Eric Aceto - Violin
Harry Aceto - Bass
Doug Robinson - Guitar / Vocals
Chad Lieberman - Accordion
Charlie Shew - Percussion
Meet the artist:
Rena Guinn is a singer-songwriter at heart. Her love of folk, old-style country, rock and roll, blues, and Americana, deeply influences her songs. Her father was a musician, singer, and songwriter and raised her to be an avid listener and connoisseur of real music.
You will find her with her acoustic guitar and foot tambourine, singing her heart out. She has a way of sharing emotion through her voice that grabs the listener and leaves them wanting more. Her songs can be graceful and soft and also, edgy, honest, and fiery. She is not afraid to lay out the truth or be vulnerable with her life challenges and joys and share them with the audience. Her vocal range and exploration have been known to silence a bar and tug on the heartstrings. She will have you dancing, swaying, and maybe crying. In 2021 she released her debut EP, titled, 'Shine.' Recorded at Sunwood Recording in Trumansburg NY with owner and engineer, Chris Ploss. She was accompanied by many talented musicians from the Ithaca area. This EP was produced by musician and Producer, Bill Ring.
Golden Hour Concert Series
$10 cover charge at the door
Doors open at 4:30pm
Music 5:30-8:30pm
The Analogue Sons are a veteran lineup of musicians who have collectively toured all across the globe. They fire up original uplifting sound, deep groove, triumphant melodies and harmonies to make you feel exactly as you need....Nice Nice Vibes
Showcasing their predominantly original material while sprinkling in a few choice covers that blur the boundaries among reggae, jazz, dub, soul, rock, surf and Eastern European music. The band includes Mike Stark (keyboards), Lars Burggren (drums), Aaron Speiser (dubs, melodica), Alicia Aubin (trombone), Lee Hamilton (sax) and Jason Shegogue (guitar)
Join us every Monday for cider, food, and live jazz with some of the best local musicians!
$5 suggested donation for the band
Dave Davies RhythmMakers here on Jazz Mondays with Jazz, Blues, Originals, and more!
Dave Davies RhythmMakers play on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month.
Golden Hour Music Series
Doors open at 4:30pm / $10 cover at the door
Music 5:30-8:30pm
Other-Worldly, Party Music of the Past, Present and Future, New Planets is an ever evolving cast of singers and players. Blending countless sonic narratives and perspectives, the group has become known for creating dance music defying borders and genres. Some of the most creative music forces in the Ithaca area have joined forces and created the NEW PLANETS!
The closest reincarnation to Big Mean Sound Machine that we may ever see!
Jazz Mondays continue! Join us under the tent from 5:30-8:30pm every Monday for cider, upgraded food menu and live jazz!
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area's best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
Line up:
Eric Aceto - Violin
Harry Aceto - Bass
Doug Robinson - Guitar / Vocals
Chad Lieberman - Accordion
Charlie Shew - Percussion
MAQ will play the 1st and 3rd Mondays.
Cider & Farm to table food available all day long.
Good Dog is the calm-country folk project of Sarah Noell & Joe Hayward. They compliment original songs with acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo & vocal harmonies. They will be joined by Nathan El, a musician on tour from West Virginia.
https://www.facebook.com/gooddogithaca
https://www.instagram.com/gooddog_band
Join us for a soulful evening with Destiny La Vibe, cider, and farm-to-table food.
$15 cover at the door.
Destiny La Vibe is a NY-based sultry & soulful New Soul artist with unique vocal textures that range from thrilling saxophone-like high notes with rich middle & low notes that flow like honey. This powerhouse singer makes you feel the depth of her lyrics and melody as she sings with great vocal agility and range.
Destiny wrote her lyrics and produced her vocal arrangements, breaking onto the music scene during the Summer of 2022, releasing her first album "Up Down Love" (Sep '22). Her single “Call Me in the Morning” from her debut album went to a #6 on the UK Soul Chart Breakers on 9/3/2022. Her sophomore album titled "Positive Vibes Only" drops on 12/22/2023. The first single from it was "Starlight" released on 2/17/2023, went to #8 on the UK Soul Chart Breakers. Her single "Drum Roll" released in May of 2023 went to #23 on the American Urban Influencers UK Chart and on 6/9/2023 this single caused Destiny to be named one of the UK Top 4 Buzzin Artists by Urban Influencer Radio.
Join us every Monday for cider, food, and live jazz with some of the best local musicians!
$5 suggested donation for the band
Dave Davies RhythmMakers here on Jazz Mondays with Jazz, Blues, Originals, and more!
Dave Davies RhythmMakers play on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month.
Jazz Mondays continue! Join us under the tent from 5:30-8:30pm every Monday for cider, upgraded food menu and live jazz!
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area's best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
Line up:
Eric Aceto - Violin
Harry Aceto - Bass
Doug Robinson - Guitar / Vocals
Chad Lieberman - Accordion
Charlie Shew - Percussion
MAQ will play the 1st and 3rd Mondays.
Join us for an evening of cider, farm to table food and local musicians.
The Amalgamators are a music trio based in Ithaca, NY, featuring Travis Forte on bass, Steve Gabriel on drums, and Camilo Nascimento on guitar. They play original and vintage instrumentals ranging from American Surf Rock to French Swing and Brazilian Bossa Nova tunes.
Cider, Food & Live Music from 5:30-8:30PM for Community Concert Series, every 2nd and 4th Thursday through April!
Steve and Rosie will serenade us with Old Time Music.
Back by popular demand! Come enjoy a unique experience of the alpine cheese tradition of Raclette! Picture melting your own Raclette over a platter of smother-able bites at your own table. Perfect date night, friend night, or a cheese lovers dinner!
Hours: 5:30 to 8:00 pm
$29 per person - includes Raclette, Roasted Vegetables, House Pickles, and Fresh Bread.
**Seating is limited. Reservations recommended
Follow the link below to reserve your table. Be sure to give us your name, the number in your party, and phone number. Thank you!
What is Raclette?
Raclette has more than one definition. Raclette is a Swiss cheese dish, a cultural landmark, the name of a cheese, a tabletop appliance, a dining experience, and a great time!
Raclette is very popular in Europe, especially in the Swiss Alps and other ski regions.
Back in the day, Swiss shepherds from the French-speaking Valais region needed to bring food up to the Alps that was relatively cheap and wouldn’t spoil easily in the hot summer months. So they brought cheese and potatoes. While the potatoes roasted in the fire, a big piece of cheese was put close to the fire. Once it started melting the cheese was taken away and scraped off the cheese onto the baked potatoes. This was not only filling and nourishing but also delicious. In French ‘to scrape’ translates to ‘racler’ and this is where the term Raclette comes from.
$5 suggested donation for the band
Dave Davies RhythmMakers here on Jazz Thursdays with Jazz, Blues, Originals, and more!
Dave Davies RhythmMakers play on the 3rd Thursday each month.
Sarah Noell & friends return for another night in the tasting room!
About the artist:
Sarah Noell is a musician based in Ithaca, New York. Inspired by early folk songs, rocks in the river, empty fields, eros, and country music, her songs can be categorized as calm, current, and nostalgic. She has been a part of various local music projects, ranging from indie-rock to classic country. She currently plays in the duo Good Dog with Joe Hayward who contributes pedal steel guitar and vocals to the calm country-folk project.
Meet the artist:
Road Man” is the solo project of Jon Petronzio, previously known best for his vocal and keyboard work with the bands “John Brown’s Body” and “Revision”. This is music that you can dance and sing along to on a hot summer night with your friends. A voice of hope for those who have yet to find theirs. A call to sing along, a chance to stand up and shout about what makes you FEEL.
Cider, Food & Live Music from 5:30-8:30PM for Community Concert Series, every 2nd and 4th Thursday through April!
What do we do next?? South Hill Cider, along with the Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County and WRFI, will be hosting a discussion panel with Q and A to follow about what we can do during the next four years, how we support each other and ongoing mutual aid efforts, and a little venting! If you live near Ithaca, you are invited to join!
Seating is limited. Please RSVP below.
Refreshments from Gimme Coffee and Silo Food Truck will be provided.
Join us for a First Friday Celebartion with farm to table food, cider and art!
Crystal Calabrese is an Ithaca-area artist who uses the historic wet plate collodion
photographic process to document modern small-scale agriculture and human
relationship to the land. Wet plate collodion combines art and science to produce
beautiful, often haunting, photographs that are reminiscent of the past. Crystal mixes
her own chemistry and creates handmade, direct-positive pictures on metal and glass
plates in her mobile darkroom. “Farmers and Farmscapes” is an ongoing portraiture
project of Finger Lakes farmers and farm landscapes.
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area's best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
MAQ will play the 1st Thursdays.
Line up:
Eric Aceto - Violin
Harry Aceto - Bass
Doug Robinson - Guitar / Vocals
Chad Lieberman - Accordion
Charlie Shew - Percussion
Young Legs is the musical moniker of queer NJ native and Newfield transplant Steven Donahue. For over a decade, they’ve released whisper-quiet bedroom folk, blown out garage rock, lo-fi curios, and hi-fi pop anthems, and almost always all on the same record. Primarily self-recorded and produced, but often welcoming collaborators into the fold, their focus on introspective lyrics within a cosmic setting evokes a wide range of emotion in their listeners. In their ample time spent not working on music, they enjoy reading sci-fi/fantasy paperbacks, playing Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Nintendo, gardening, moongazing, staying up late, and sleeping in.
This cheese is also an experience! Back by popular demand! Come enjoy a unique experience of the alpine cheese tradition of Raclette! Picture melting your own Raclette over a platter of smother-able bites with and creating perfect hot cheesy bites. Perfect date night, friend night, or cheesy dinner!
Hours: 5:30 to 8:00 pm
$29 per person - includes Raclette, Roasted Vegetables, House Pickles, and Fresh Bread.
**Seating is limited. Reservations recommended
Follow the link below to reserve your table. Be sure to give us your name, the number in your party, and phone number. Thank you!
What is Raclette?
Raclette has more than one definition. Raclette is a Swiss cheese dish, a cultural landmark, the name of a cheese, a tabletop appliance, a dining experience, and a great time!
Raclette is very popular in Europe, especially in the Swiss Alps and other ski regions.
Back in the day, Swiss shepherds from the French-speaking Valais region needed to bring food up to the Alps that was relatively cheap and wouldn’t spoil easily in the hot summer months. So they brought cheese and potatoes. While the potatoes roasted in the fire, a big piece of cheese was put close to the fire. Once it started melting the cheese was taken away and scraped off the cheese onto the baked potatoes. This was not only filling and nourishing but also delicious. In French ‘to scrape’ translates to ‘racler’ and this is where the term Raclette comes from.
Cider, Food & Live Music from 5:30-8:30PM for Community Concert Series, every 2nd and 4th Thursday for the next few months!
A new Cajun band in Ithaca! Come check them out. Composed of: Kevin Wimmer (veteran all star from multiple Louisiana Cajun bands), Rosie Newton, Steve Selin, Paul Matin and Lydia Garrison.
Sarah Noell & friends return for another night in the tasting room.
About the artist:
Sarah Noell is a musician based in Ithaca, New York. Inspired by early folk songs, rocks in the river, empty fields, eros, and country music, her songs can be categorized as calm, current, and nostalgic. She has been a part of various local music projects, ranging from indie-rock to classic country. She currently plays in the duo Good Dog with Joe Hayward who contributes pedal steel guitar and vocals to the calm country-folk project.
A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo, joyful dance grooves, acoustic vibes, heartfelt stories, gardening tips, bicycle touring tales, sincerity, and inspiration to come to this life in a good way. His folk music pulls together personal and community growth with social justice and everyday spiritual practice.
His 5th studio album, “The Same Sun Rises” was released in autumn of 2024. It is a chamber folk collection that features a string quartet and the band of Jon Keefner, Kiera Carman, and Annie Sumi. It was recorded at Sunwood Studio in Trumansburg, NY
$5 suggested donation for the band
Dave Davies RhythmMakers here on Jazz Thursdays with Jazz, Blues, Originals, and more!
Dave Davies RhythmMakers play on the 3rd Thursday each month.
Hank Roberts returns to the stage once again here on the hill!
Doors open at 5pm, $10 cover at the door
Hank Roberts is one of our local musical luminaries. Most of his performances are touring internationally, and he will be playing at South Hill Cider on 2/15/24! He will be playing selections that he is preparing for his set at the Big Ears Festival this spring.
Big Ears is a festival started in 2009. Rolling Stone writing about it “arguably the classiest, most diverse festival in the country” in 2010. It aims to create “joyful, meaningful, and transcendent cultural experiences” by bringing together acclaimed artists and emerging talents.
Hank Roberts is an American jazz cellist and vocalist. He plays the electric cello, and his style is a mixture of rock, jazz, avant-garde, folk, and classical influences. He emerged with the downtown New York City jazz scene of the 1980s and is associated with its post-modern tendencies.
Our artisanal food menu and cider served all day.
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From our very first vintages, Jen and Stan of Just a Taste were supporters and we are so excited to welcome them back for another collaboration this January!
Just a Taste was one of the best restaurants in Ithaca for many years, and their new location, Here, in Hector has already become a new favorite. Join us for an evening in the tasting room, your ticket gets you 3 items on the menu, along with cider to go with! Still want more? After your first 3 items, choose more menu items à la cart, don't forget to save room for dessert! Cocktails and local beer will also be available for purchase.
There are two seatings: 5:30 and 7:30. Tickets are $180 per couple, including tax, and gratuity. (does not include eventbrite fees)
Cider, Food & Live Music from 5:30-8:30PM for Community Concert Series, every 2nd and 4th Thursday for the next few months!
Rooted in old-time tradition, Richie Stearns eclectic banjo playing defies genre and we are so fortunate every time he plays in our tasting room! Some weeks Richie will play solo and some weeks he will be joined by another local musician. Watch for updated posts for who is joining him!
RICHIE STEARNS first discovered the pleasures of the old time banjo when he was 14. He’s traveled round the world, performing both traditional and his own original music, finding ways to collaborate with musicians from five continents (Africa/Asia/North America, Australia, Europe) as well as local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds (classical, jazz, country, R&B, and more). Over the past three decades, he’s written original music for film scores and dance ensembles as well his own bands (The Horse Flies, Evil City String Band, Ti Ti Chickapea, Donna the Buffalo, and the Renegades, among them) and collaborated with artists from a variety of disciplines to present public performances on stages through the U.S., Canada, and Europe, as well as on radio and television.
In addition to our cider and Jennie's music, enjoy the beautiful view, farm-to-table food, and craft NYS cocktails.
Jennie Lowe is a local legend with international acclaim.
https://jennielowemusic.com/home
"What strikes at first is Jennie's carefully laid - almost naked - vocals on a gorgeous reverb. A genuine instrument that goes from whispering to declamation, almost like a calligraphic technique, striped, powerful, and fragile at the same time. A splendor that perfectly conveys the rainbow of emotions embedded in these songs: trust, distrust, abandonment, hope, envy, fear and disappointment, love - and its absence." Eric Supparo - Le Cri du Coyote- France
Join us for a First Friday Celebartion with farm to table food, cider and art!
Sara Minardi is an Ithaca based illustrator and artist. Her illustration work is filled with colors, textures, and interesting characters that can be seen spilling over into her other artwork. Her work consists of everything from papier-mache sculptures, paintings, and murals to greeting cards and children’s books.
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area's best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
MAQ will play the 1st Thursdays.
Line up:
Eric Aceto - Violin
Harry Aceto - Bass
Doug Robinson - Guitar / Vocals
Chad Lieberman - Accordion
Charlie Shew - Percussion
February Guerrilla Queer Bar will be a lazy Sunday afternoon at South Hill Cider. February 2. 2:00-5:00. Wear a nice scarf!
Kid and dog friendly! Food menu!
Join us for cider, farm to table food and live music
Rev Ezra is an acoustic music group led by singer-songwriter Josh Chamberlain. Their songs are lyrically focused, and feature topics such as understanding your past and family to better understand yourself, growing older and re-evaluating your priorities, the nuances of personal relationships, and more. Their sound has been compared to contemporary folk/country artists like the Avett Brothers, Zach Bryan, and Watchhouse.
This cheese is also an experience! Back by popular demand! Come enjoy a unique experience of the alpine cheese tradition of Raclette! Picture melting your own Raclette over a platter of smother-able bites with and creating perfect hot cheesy bites. Perfect date night, friend night, or cheesy dinner!
Hours: 5:30 to 8:00 pm
$29 per person - includes Raclette, Roasted Vegetables, House Pickles, and Fresh Bread.
**Seating is limited. Reservations recommended
Follow the link below to reserve your table. Be sure to give us your name, the number in your party, and phone number. Thank you!
What is Raclette?
Raclette has more than one definition. Raclette is a Swiss cheese dish, a cultural landmark, the name of a cheese, a tabletop appliance, a dining experience, and a great time!
Raclette is very popular in Europe, especially in the Swiss Alps and other ski regions.
Back in the day, Swiss shepherds from the French-speaking Valais region needed to bring food up to the Alps that was relatively cheap and wouldn’t spoil easily in the hot summer months. So they brought cheese and potatoes. While the potatoes roasted in the fire, a big piece of cheese was put close to the fire. Once it started melting the cheese was taken away and scraped off the cheese onto the baked potatoes. This was not only filling and nourishing but also delicious. In French ‘to scrape’ translates to ‘racler’ and this is where the term Raclette comes from.
Join us for a glass of cider, farm-to table food, local craft beer and live music.
Claire Byrne and friends is an exciting ensemble led by violinist, fiddler, and vocalist Claire Byrne. A seasoned performer with over 28 years of experience, Claire is known for her versatility in both classical and folk music. As the lead fiddle player and singer in the band, she brings a unique blend of old-time, bluegrass, and traditional folk influences to their vibrant sound. Claire will be performing with Pete Thompson on twin fiddles, Brendan Kent in banjo, Liz Pickard on guitar and Joey Arcuri on bass.
Claire Byrne's passion for music extends beyond performance—she is also an accomplished music educator. With over 12 years of experience teaching private lessons in violin, fiddle, viola, and guitar, Claire runs a thriving studio at the Vestal Museum in Vestal, NY. Her students range from ages 7 to 76, and she offers personalized instruction in both classical and folk styles, including Suzuki method violin, bluegrass fiddle, and acoustic guitar. Many of her students are involved in prestigious groups like the Binghamton Youth Symphony and participate in BCMEA and NYSSMA.
Having studied at SUNY Fredonia, Claire holds a degree in Violin Performance and Sound Engineering, which has greatly influenced her musical approach. Her classical training and love for folk music merge seamlessly in her performances, creating a sound that speaks to a diverse range of audiences. Whether on stage or in the classroom, Claire’s dedication to musicianship and her passion for teaching and performing continue to inspire others.
The band, which also features skilled musicians who complement Claire’s musical vision, delivers performances filled with foot-tapping rhythms, intricate fiddle melodies, and tight harmonies. Their repertoire includes both original songs and folk classics, with a special focus on old-time and bluegrass styles. Claire Byrne's String Band has become known for their energetic live shows and their ability to bring fresh life to traditional music.
Join us for a glass of cider, cocktail, local beer and Farm to Table food.
The cure for cabin fever! Dijon is coming back for another night of spinning records in the tasting room!! Two hours of boogie, disco, and funk for your listening pleasure. It’s gonna be a funky good time!
Instagram: @dijonspins
Tickets will be available next week to subscribers of our email list.
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From our very first vintages, Jen and Stan of Just a Taste were supporters and we are so excited to welcome them back for another collaboration this January!
Just a Taste was one of the best restaurants in Ithaca for many years, and their new location, Here, in Hector has already become a new favorite. Join us for an evening in the tasting room, your ticket gets you 3 items on the menu, along with cider to go with! Still want more? After your first 3 items, choose more menu items à la cart, don't forget to save room for dessert! Cocktails and local beer will also be available for purchase.
There are two seatings: 5:30 and 7:30. Tickets are $90 per person, including tax, and gratuity. (does not include eventbrite fees)
Menu coming soon…
Cider, Food & Live Music from 5:30-8:30PM for Community Concert Series, every 2nd and 4th Thursday for the next few months!
Rooted in old-time tradition, Richie Stearns eclectic banjo playing defies genre and we are so fortunate every time he plays in our tasting room! Some weeks Richie will play solo and some weeks he will be joined by another local musician. Watch for updated posts for who is joining him!
RICHIE STEARNS first discovered the pleasures of the old time banjo when he was 14. He’s traveled round the world, performing both traditional and his own original music, finding ways to collaborate with musicians from five continents (Africa/Asia/North America, Australia, Europe) as well as local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds (classical, jazz, country, R&B, and more). Over the past three decades, he’s written original music for film scores and dance ensembles as well his own bands (The Horse Flies, Evil City String Band, Ti Ti Chickapea, Donna the Buffalo, and the Renegades, among them) and collaborated with artists from a variety of disciplines to present public performances on stages through the U.S., Canada, and Europe, as well as on radio and television.
Sarah Noell & friends return for another night in the tasting room.
About the artist:
Sarah Noell is a musician based in Ithaca, New York. Inspired by early folk songs, rocks in the river, empty fields, eros, and country music, her songs can be categorized as calm, current, and nostalgic. She has been a part of various local music projects, ranging from indie-rock to classic country. She currently plays in the duo Good Dog with Joe Hayward who contributes pedal steel guitar and vocals to the calm country-folk project.
Meet the artist:
Rena Guinn is a singer-songwriter at heart. Her love of folk, old-style country, rock and roll, blues, and Americana, deeply influences her songs. Her father was a musician, singer, and songwriter and raised her to be an avid listener and connoisseur of real music.
You will find her with her acoustic guitar and foot tambourine, singing her heart out. She has a way of sharing emotion through her voice that grabs the listener and leaves them wanting more. Her songs can be graceful and soft and also, edgy, honest, and fiery. She is not afraid to lay out the truth or be vulnerable with her life challenges and joys and share them with the audience. Her vocal range and exploration have been known to silence a bar and tug on the heartstrings. She will have you dancing, swaying, and maybe crying. In 2021 she released her debut EP, titled, 'Shine.' Recorded at Sunwood Recording in Trumansburg NY with owner and engineer, Chris Ploss. She was accompanied by many talented musicians from the Ithaca area. This EP was produced by musician and Producer, Bill Ring.
