Music Never goes out of style

By Sean McAlindin

Music is about style as much as anything else.

From prohibition flappers and early rock ’n’ rollers to hippie seekers, gutter punks, hip-hop MCs and emo kids—the freshest musical trends are defined by radical fashion and a self-possessed flair So, whether you’re more into bellbottoms and faux fur or leather and chains, it’s time to don your finest threads and hit the scene. Here are our picks for the hottest live concerts to see and be seen this fall season in the mountains.

The Falcon in Marlboro never fails to provide a world-class lineup, but what stands out most about this season is owner Lee ben at work In nearby Albany, The Egg presents Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals on October 8; (opposite page clockwise, from left) Son Rompe Pera; Mighty Poplar; Mick Flannery; Baba Commandant & The Mandingo Band; (inset) Kavita Shah’s album cover.

Falco’s commitment to diversity and global culture. Want to see some international style? Check out the Odessa gangster folk of Ukrainian ensemble Kommuna Lux on September 14, Irish songwriting heartthrob Mick Flannery on September 30, Mexico

City marimba punks Son Rompe Pera on September 24, ethnographic bandleader Kavita Shah & Cape Verdean Blues on October 1, Colombian percusivo-vocal trio La Perla on October 5 and Burkina Faso’s Baba Commandant & The Mandingo Band on October 26.

The Stissing Center in Pine Plains specializes in bringing multicultural artists to our rural region. Experience the captivating rhythms of the Camarada Tango Quartet on September 17 and Caña Dulce y Caña Brava of Veracruz, México on October 21.

The Center in Pine Plains in artists to our rural the of the Camarada Tango Quartet on 17 and Caña Dulce y Caña Brava of Veracruz, México on 21.

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Portland feminist Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of Y La Bamba shares her experimental alternative visions at the magnificent Opus 40 sculpture park in Saugerties on September 28.

At Levon Helm Studios, down-home quality leads the way with bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar on September 23 and Aussie indie rockers The Paper

Kites & The Roadhouse House Band with The Cactus Blossoms on October 28. Up the road at Colony Woodstock, The Split Squad features members of Blondie and The Fleshtones on September 23 and Woodstock’s own The Bobby Lees get loose November 11-12.