At The Guest House, Chester, CT.
In our 15th year, I am co-leader and teacher at this wonderful retreat which focuses on the process of songwriting.
I’m so happy to be able to celebrate the release of my new album, “Map Of The World” at the beautiful Towne Crier in Beacon, NY. The full band from the album will be joining me! Get tickets and information by clicking the photo below:
At the Garrison Institute in Garrison, NY.
In our 15th year, I am co-leader and teacher at this wonderful retreat which focuses on the process of songwriting.
At The Guest House, Chester, CT.
In our 15th year, I am co-leader and teacher at this wonderful retreat which focuses on the process of songwriting.
Join Jen and I as we return to Lucky Dog in Beacon, NY for a night of original music. Arielle Silver will open the show. For tickets and info, click here:
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A whole day of musical performances at venues in the Rivertowns! I’ll be at Upstream Gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson at 4pm.
Ian Flanigan is a nationally touring singer-songwriter known for his soulful, gravel-toned baritone and standout run on NBC’s “The Voice,” where he finished as a Top 3 finalist on Team Blake Shelton. Praised by Blake as a “once-in-a-lifetime vocalist,” Flanigan has built a career rooted in authenticity and relentless touring. Originally from Saugerties, NY, he began touring independently at 17, carving a grassroots path across the country. He’s played renowned stages including Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and Austin City Limits, building a loyal fan base through raw talent and genuine connection.
I'll be the guest on a wonderful livestream hosted by my friend, Kellie Lin Knott.
Kellie is a wonderful songwriter and she and I co-wrote some songs during a co-writing retreat in Nashville a few years back. This will be fun! Get more info and a livestream link here: https://www.facebook.com/kellielinknott
Sunday Afternoon Song Circle at Ridgefield Library
Join songwriters KJ Denhert, Michele Gedney, and Jen Clapp for an intimate writers-in-the-round performance, sharing original songs and the stories behind them.
Michele Gedney, long cherished in the folk community for her years with the duo Open Book, brings her distinctive voice and heartfelt songwriting. Jen Clapp adds her luminous spirit and finely crafted songs. Award-winning songwriter and bandleader KJ Denhert completes the circle with her soulful, jazz-inflected folk and more
Bassist Adam Armstrong, a longtime collaborator from KJ’s band The Evening News and a regular guest in her songwriting series All About The Song, joins the afternoon.
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday of thoughtful lyrics, close harmonies, and live acoustic music shared up close.
The New Paltz Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild welcomes you to our
2025-2026 Coffeehouse Series on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Our featured performer is Michele Gedney.
Open mic performances will be available for all. Signup begins at 6:30pm and open mic begins at 7:00pm. The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.
Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors)
Questions? Contact the President of the New Paltz Chapter, Sharon Klein at HVSongwriter@gmail.com
Click the poster below for information and to get tickets!
Join me for a wonderful evening of talented songwriters in-the-round at The Muse: Hive For The Arts in Rosendale, NY. I will be leading a songwriting workshop prior to the concert, from 2-5. Limited workshop space available, please register in advance! See below for details!
Excited to return to this amazing conference, will be performing in showcases throughout the weekend.
In our 15th year, I am co-leader and teacher at this wonderful retreat which focuses on the process of songwriting.
In our 15th year, I am co-leader and teacher at this wonderful retreat which focuses on the process of songwriting.
I’m happy to join the RiverArts Music Tour again this year. I’ll be playing a set at 1pm at the beautiful Upstream Gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson. Check out the RiverArts website for details about the day-long music event!!
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Join me for an intimate live streamed evening of music and conversation. I’ll play some of my newest songs and old favorites, and look forward to answering your questions and comments in between. Come ready to interact and chat with me and other listeners. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube at 8 pm eastern time.
Join me for an intimate live streamed evening of music and conversation. I’ll play some of my newest songs and old favorites, and look forward to answering your questions and comments in between. Come ready to interact and chat with me and other listeners. Show begins at 8pm EST. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/events/1546257169386334
Happy to be back at the legendary, John Street Jam in Saugerties, NY. This is a wonderful event where the songwriters are in a circle and the audience surrounds them, ala “The Bluebird Cafe” in Nashville. Always an amazing experience. John Street Jam website
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Many Stars That Guide Us - virtual retreat. The “Writing A Song That Matters” retreat, online in January each year since 2020.
So happy to be sharing the stage with KJ and her amazing band, The Evening News. I’ll open the show and the band will join me on some songs.
Michele is a co-leader/founder at this amazing, yearly songwriting retreat.
"We're very happy to announce that this is our 13th year here at Writing a Song That Matters! We're incredibly grateful for the many returning songwriters that have become like family."
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