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Embodied Artist Talk with Alexis Elton and Bel Falleiros

November 14th, 7pm at Rockland Center For the Arts

Gate Hill Co-op, or ‘the Land’, was founded in the 50’s by Black Mountain College Faculty and Alumni for artists to live and work. Over the years, artists and their practices were deeply transformed by this place.

Alexis Elton and Bel Falleiros, current residents of Gate Hill, invite the public to an embodied artist talk, engaging with ideas behind their current show The Body Remembers, The Vessel Contains in conjunction with The Land: early artist @ Gate Hill Co-op.

Elton and Falleiros practices are informed by natural materials and the stories they carry. Together they will guide participants through a multisensory experience using natural foraged materials from ‘the Land.’

Music Sessions @ RoCA

Adam Falcon
Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25/ seniors & students: $20

With Carl Carter (Bass/Vocals)
Gene Lake (Drums/ Vocals)
Etienne Stadwijk (Keyboards/ Vocals)

Adam Falcon
The music of guitarist/singer-songwriter Adam Falcon has been widely considered to be absent of genre, and yet ranges from folk to rhythm and blues. In the past, as a sideman, Falcon has worked with and shared the stage with some of the brightest luminaries in music. Some of those artists were Roberta Flack, Nona Hendryx, Jim Lauderdale, Sophie B. Hawkins, Steve Jordan, Marcus Miller, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Robert Palmer and Peter Gabriel. Stepping out on his own, he’s opened for the The Wailers, Tower of Power, Danielle Ponder, Ruthie Foster, the late great blues giants James Cotton Blues Band, and Matt “Guitar” Murphy. Writing a couple of Grammy nominated songs for jazz guitarist George Benson and having songs on national television, Falcon became noticed by The SongWriters Hall of Fame, which honored him with The Abe Olman Scholarship Award for Songwriting. For his composition “Woke Up Cryin’“ Falcon became an International Songwriters Competition semi-finalist and was also nominated for an Independent Music Award.

“If you are unfamiliar with this stellar artist, take some time to get to know Adam Falcon as his career continues to ascend.” (Living Blues Magazine)

Etienne Stadwijk (Keyboards/ Vocals)
Born in The Netherlands, Etienne Stadwijk became exposed to music at a very early age. By the time he entered kindergarten he was already performing in school and local events in his home town. Relocating to Suriname, South America in his early teens, Etienne quickly established himself as one of the premiere keyboard players, with a broad interest in styles. From high school, he went on to study contemporary arranging at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts. While currently living in New York, he divides his time there and abroad, both recording and producing. His large array of performing and recording credits includes: Kenny Garrett, Richard Bona, Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Marcus Miller, and Labelle, just to name a few.

Carl Carter (Bass/Vocals)
Carl has forged a career as diverse as his musical background, performing with an eclectic group of world-renowned R&B, jazz and rock artists that includes: Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Spin Doctors, Maxwell, Adam Lambert, Billy Ocean, Digable Planets, Clark Terry, Maysa, Joe Henderson, Aaron Neville, Chuck Loeb, Nile Rogers and CHIC, Ivan Neville, Vanessa Williams and more. His playing experiences are just as vast, performing on stages around the world, numerous television shows, and a host of Broadway credits. They include: The Tony Award hit musical, ‘COME FROM AWAY,’ The Tony nominated hit show “Disaster: The Musical,” “Holler If You Hear Me,” and Tony nominated “Bring it On: The Musical."

Gene Lake (Drums/ Vocals)
This native of St. Louis, Missouri who now resides in Montclair, New Jersey embodies the contradictions of modern music. With a variety of styles, Lake began playing at 5 years old and later studied with drummer Pheeroan akaLaff while attending The High School of Music & Art in New York City. Afterwards, graduating from Berklee College of Music, he went on to play with his father, saxophonist Oliver Lake, later joining composer Henry Threadgill's ensemble. Examining his resume reveals the extent of his versatility. Those artists include: David Sanborn, Steve Coloman, Marcus Miller, Joe Zawinul, Maxwell, and Me’Shell Ndegeocello. As a leader, he has several albums released under his name: “The Oliver Lake Quartet,” “Dedication,” and “At This Time."

Matt Pond PA

Anya Marina

Bathtub Cig

Saturday, February 1,
at 7:00pm:     Anya Marina
                         Bathtub Cig

8:30pm:          Matt Pond PA

Tickets: $25 (seniors/students $25)

Matt Pond

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From the band’s beginnings in Philadelphia, to their current home in the heart of the Hudson Valley, through 13 albums (among them Emblems, Several Arrows Later, The Dark Leaves, The State of Gold, and, most recently, the luminous The Natural Lines), Matt Pond PA has always been a living, breathing organism—one that’s constantly changing. Two notable mainstays are Pond’s longtime right-hand man, Chris Hansen, and cellist Hilary James.

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Anya Marina

A murderous girl with a spine of steel. An asteroid hurtling toward a ruminating woman. Shards of glass leading to a dark, friendly place. 

 Welcome to the provocative vision of singer-songwriter Anya Marina’s stunning new album Asteroid, her most assured work yet. Almost two decades into a distinctive career encompassing songs featured in Twilight: New Moon, Gossip Girl, and Grey’s Anatomy, an award-winning web series (Anya Marina: Indie-pendent Woman), seven albums, three EPs, and extensive touring with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Spoon to superstar standup Nikki Glaser, the riveting performer / creative powerhouse is looking back, taking stock in song. Marina calls Asteroid “a coming-of-age story about a late bloomer. This record is about growing up, becoming fully who I am, and celebrating it.”

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Bathtub Cig

Bathtub Cig is the intimate depression pop project of Hilary James.  Born in a Minneapolis bedroom, it is an honest attempt at coping with her long struggle with mental health.  The new EP, coming out September 2024 is entitled "Good Mourning, I love you" and is about love, loss, and moments of joy during a time of intense mourning- the death of Hilary's mom. . . .

Artists’ Talk & Walk Through
Taking Form: Contemporary Sculpture
Thursday, May 16 at 7:00pm

A survey of Hudson Valley artists exploring new ideas through traditional materials. Taking Form exemplifies the array of processes, styles, and media used in creating three-dimensional art forms.

Exhibit on view through May 24, 2024

Music Sessions @ RoCA

THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT! If you have any questions, please contact RoCA: 845-358-0877. Thank you.

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