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Travis Knapp After studying piano accompanying at the Conservatory of Music at Ithaca College, Travis Knapp was awarded the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship in 2008 (for his song “Before You Go”).  Following an enthusiastic plunge into organic agriculture for a few years, he began performing as a songwriter in 2013 with the release of […]

Richie Stearns 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 as well as local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds. Over the past three decades, he’s written […]

  Jen Cork Jen Cork has a passion for dirt, baritone ukes, 1904 uprights, vocal layering, emotional honesty and found sounds. Piano, guitar, melodica, and damn, she can sing….and her voice is just the beginning. From packed art galleries, camp fire circles in Michigan, and harmony singing to deep listening rooms, Jen is at home. […]

  Bob Keefe Bob Keefe was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fresno, California, Bob started playing guitar at age 14. His first professional  gig was at 15. He holds a PhD in Music from the University of North Texas and has resided in Ithaca since  1987. He has taught guitar and music at […]

Richie Stearns 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 as well as local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds. Over the past three decades, he’s written […]

Emmett Scott Pianist Emmett Scott teaches private students out of Ithaca, NY and works with musical theatre students at SUNY Cortland. In the past he has toured with renowned bands such as Big Mean Sound Machine and Dreamt, while continuing to perform with Swamp Kids and New Planets. Tenzin Chopak Tenzin Chopak is an artist […]

Lynn Wiles and Jessica Bindel The pulse and sensitivity of Lynn’s guitar accompaniment compliments the sweet lushness of Jessica’s lovely voice. The duo presents the vibrant and romantic music of Brazil, aka as Bossa Nova. However their performances do not stop there, by adding a number of favorite tunes from the great American Songbook, and […]

Jaimie Lee Jaimie Lee grew up in North Carolina, where her love for music began. She always enjoyed singing and had an urge to write songs. Learning to play the guitar was the perfect avenue for this creative venture. Through high school and college, she played solo gigs at coffee shops, special events, and bars/restaurants. […]

  Bob Keefe Bob Keefe was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fresno, California, Bob started playing guitar at age 14. His first professional  gig was at 15. He holds a PhD in Music from the University of North Texas and has resided in Ithaca since  1987. He has taught guitar and music at […]

Lynn Wiles and Paul Kimball Lynn Wiles has been a guitarist for over three decades. He has developed a style influenced by Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen, Wes Montgomery, Howard Alden and many other finger-style, classical, and jazz greats. His style of playing reflects these influences. Lynn performs solo instrumental guitar, blending contemporary finger-style with jazz […]

The Lunchtime Music Series whenever possible, musicians will be playing outdoors on our south deck.  (You'll be able to hear them from any of our seating areas.) COVID safety and social distancing in place limited seating -  reservations suggested informal and eclectic. Musical styles range from solo jazz piano, to modern string duos to folk. […]

  The Lunchtime Music Series whenever possible, musicians will be playing outdoors on our south deck.  (You'll be able to hear them from any of our seating areas.) COVID safety and social distancing in place limited seating -  reservations suggested informal and eclectic. Musical styles range from solo jazz piano, to modern string duos to […]

The Lunchtime Music Series whenever possible, musicians will be playing outdoors on our south deck.  (You'll be able to hear them from any of our seating areas.) COVID safety and social distancing in place limited seating -  reservations suggested informal and eclectic. Musical styles range from solo jazz piano, to modern string duos to folk. […]

Afternoon Piano Jazz 1-2:30pm, Full Lunch, no cover Please join us at lunchtime on Sunday for this special treat! Bert Salmirs started his musical career at Julliard School of Music, and has been playing piano in the Finger Lakes for over four decades. With a repertoire from the American Song Book that includes jazz, ragtime, […]

Bert Salmirs - Afternoon Piano Jazz 1-2:30pm, Full Lunch, no cover Please join us at lunchtime on Sunday for this special treat! Bert Salmirs started his musical career at Julliard School of Music, and has been playing piano in the Finger Lakes for over four decades. With a repertoire from the American Song Book that […]

Afternoon Lunch Music For the past twenty-one years, Bob Keefe has maintained an active guitar studio of about 38 students a week. He currently teaches at McNeil Music in Ithaca, New York and is a guitar instructor at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) and Tompkins Cortland Community College (Dryden, NY). Bob holds a PhD in composition […]

Afternoon Lunch Music Lynn Wiles has been a guitarist for over three decades. He has developed a style influenced by Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen, Wes Montgomery, Howard Alden, Jimmy Ponder, and many other finger-style and jazz greats. His style of playing reflects these influences. Lynn has a busy performance schedule, and you can catch him […]

Afternoon Lunch Music Jaimie Lee grew up in North Carolina, where her love for music began. She always enjoyed singing and had an urge to write songs. Learning to play the guitar was the perfect avenue for this creative venture. Through high school and college, she played solo gigs at coffee shops, special events, and […]

Afternoon Lunch Music Mac Benford has been a leading figure in the preservation and performance of traditional Appalachian stringband music for more than forty years. He began playing clawhammer banjo in 1960, while a student at Williams College. His interest in the authentic mountain styles of playing the 5-string led him to the greatest living […]

Red Newt welcomes violinists Lucia Barrero and Paula San accompanied by Alfredo Oyaguez Motero for an afternoon of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Milhaud and Moszkowski. Lunchtime Music Series informal and eclectic. Musical styles range from solo jazz piano, to modern string duos to folk. Music starts a 1pm no cover – no reservations.  Lunch is served concurrently […]