Folkie Fest: Out in Moriches Field

Last year’s jaunt to Moriches Field Brewing Company was so well received we will be doing it twice this summer. For those who like a brew (or glass of wine) with their music, these events are for you! As always we bring a mix of emerging and established artists sharing original works with a nod to familiar songs from well-loved mainstream artists. Joining us for the first time is Bob Sinclair, and for the first time in a long time, Natalie and the Damn Shandys are sure to please those who enjoy Americana with a bit of a country flair. Folkie Friends Fred Riamondo and Greta Quezada, Dawn Banks and Robert Bruey will add substance to the lineup. Rounding out the evening will be a very special guest to be announced later due to contractual restrictions. You won’t be disappointed!

Fred Raimondo is a an accomplished singer-songwriter based on Long Island’s East End. He is a regular performer at many of the Island’s musical venues including clubs such as the Stephen Talkhouse, 89 North and 230 Down as well as many songwriter showcases and house concerts. Currently singing songs and telling stories as the musical partnership of Fred Raimondo and Greta Quezada

Bob Sinclair, a long-time member of Songwriters of Long Island (SLI), has been playing guitar and writing songs since 2016. Bob performs his original songs at several Long Island open mic events, and recently had the honor of performing at the Bluebird Café in Nashville. Bob has studied songwriting with Jorma Kaukonen, at the Fur Peace Ranch, and locally at the West Hampton Beach Performing Arts Center with Fred Raimondo.

Dawn Banks is a singer songwriter coming into her own voice. Her sweet, sexy, and soulful compositions accompanied by her sultry vocals and blues harp along with acoustic guitar take you along on her journey. She has a wide range of life experience to draw on and will draw you in.

Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his last released CD, ‘Carousel’ and are even more evident during a live performance. Robert Bruey’s music is honest and real, raw and meaningful, gritty and naturalistic. His unique finger-picking style -- with notes carefully left alone to be heard in the moment -- provides a perfect complement for his earthy, soulful voice and the meaningful, introspective lyrics of his songs. Robert paints with words, imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them.

Natalie & The Damn Shandys are a compelling Americana/Country band, consisting of Natalie Anne (vocals/guitar), Rob Wagner (guitar/mandolin/vocals) and Ben Gorham (piano/vocals). Natalie & The Damn Shandys engage listeners with honest and heartfelt lyrics complimented by soaring harmonies and organic musicianship. Attending one of their shows is a truly unique experience filled with a full range of emotion as they fearlessly share genuine life stories with their audiences.

Folkie Fest offers an ongoing concert series with local acoustic artists in the spirit of folk music as envisioned by the late Pete Seeger. We provide a listening space and support live, local, singer/songwriters sharing their original work. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the community center, and a 50/50 raffle is held to benefit Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

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Join us at the Moriches Field Brewing Company, 1 Wilcox Ave. Center Moriches, NY 11934

$10 at the door

Folkie Fest is an informal organizer of small listening events highlighting local singer songwriters and supporting local 501-c-3 organizations such as the Moriches Community Center and Long Island Cares: the Harry Chapin Food Bank in the spirit of folk music as defined by Pete Seeger.

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If you would like more information, please email folkiefest@gmail.com