in Jeffersonville

AMY GALLATIN

AMERICANA MUSIC

to fill the air in Jeffersonville

The summer air in Jeffersonville, NY will be filled with Americana music the evening of Saturday, August 14, 2021 at The Backyard Park. The Park is located at 876 Swiss Hill Road North, Jeffersonville. Three international and local talents will serve up several music genres for the audience to enjoy.

Amy Gallatin is a fine and appealing bluegrass vocalist who will deliver a range of songs with warmth, sincerity and an acoustic style. As a young adult, Amy helped organize horseback riding programs and was the featured entertainer at various guest ranches. The success of her album Long Way Home in 1998 catapulted her to become a staple of the bluegrass music scene. Amy has successfully toured the United States and Europe. Her performance on August 14th will be smoothly supported by Stillwaters, stalwarts of the New England bluegrass scene who will add a bit of classic country flavor.

A local multi‑talented favorite, Justin Sutherland of Parksville, NY will join in on this special night. Justin is accomplished on the piano, saxophone, guitar, drums and harmonica. He writes, composes, arranges and sings his own music. Among his achievements he has written, composed and arranged the entire score for the film Barn‑ burner and he’s about to release his new five song EP Star‑ gazer. He will be showcasing those songs at the concert and will be filling the air with his music about his family, his farm and growing up in the country.

Slam Allen will bring his unique blend of soul and blues. Mr. Allen was a 2016 BMA Nominee for

SLAM ALLEN

Best New CD by a New Artist. Slam Allen’s music and enthusiasm have been shared all over the world, includ‑ ing at the local Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Allen has been lead singer and guitarist for the legendary James Cotton Band. Cotton was connected to Muddy Waters, a major influence in the blues world. Says Allen of his playing, “When I play, people who may have never heard of me leave the show with a feeling that we’re old friends or family.”

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Guests are reminded to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Please check out the Jeffersonville JEMS Face‑ book page periodically for specific details and updates: ticket sales, food options, etc. Facebook.com/Jeffersonville JEMS. We are planning for a fun and lively concert. Join us at The Backyard Park on Saturday, August 15th for a musical slice of American life.

This project is made possible with funds from JEMS and the Decentralization Program, a regrant pro‑ gram of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.