Max V. Shaul State Park to Host I Love My Park Day Event May 3

Volunteers Participating at Events State to Celebrate State Parks and Historic Sites

FULTONHAM — New York State Parks will host volunteers at Max V. Shaul State Park for Park & Trails New York’s Annual I Love My Park Day event. I Love My Park Day, a statewide initiative bringing together thousands of volunteers to enhance and beautify New York’s state parks and historic sites. On May 3rd, more than 100 parks across the state will see community members rolling up their sleeves to clean, restore, and improve these beloved outdoor spaces.

At this event, volunteers will register and split up into groups at 9am. The groups will be undertaking trail clean up, planting flowers and trees, and painting. After their hard work, volunteers will be treated to a barbeque lunch courtesy of park staff and Stewart’s Shops. 

Max V. Shaul State Park is a small, quiet camping area with 30 wooded tent and trailer sites. The park has shady picnic grounds, a pavilion available for rent, a playground and hiking trails. Ball fields are available to use, and equipment can be borrowed from the park office at no cost. Fishing access is available at the Schoharie Creek, a short walk from the parking lot through the ball fields.Those interested in volunteering at Max V. Shaul can register online at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark 

I Love My Park Day is organized by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Local sponsorships and partnerships help make this event possible—thank you Stewart’s Shops and Home Depot for their generous donations.

Join us on May 3 and be part of a statewide movement to keep New York’s parks and historic sites beautiful, accessible, and thriving for years to come!

About Parks & Trails New York
Parks & Trails New York is New York's leading statewide advocate for parks and trails, dedicated since 1985 to improving our health, economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space for all. With thousands of members and supporters across the state, PTNY is a leading voice in the protection of New York's magnificent state park system and the creation and promotion of more than 1,500 miles of greenways, bike paths, river walks and trails. More information can be found on the Parks & Trails website.

About the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 88 million visits annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.

 

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SUNY Delhi to Confer Honorary Doctorate upon Distinguished Alumnus Palmiter

DELHI — SUNY Delhi is proud to announce that James Palmiter, Class of 1981 and a nationally recognized entrepreneur and innovator in financial technology, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by the State University of New York Board of Trustees. The honor will be conferred during SUNY Delhi's 2025 commencement ceremony on May 17, 2025, in recognition of Palmiter's outstanding achievements, visionary leadership, and embodiment of the values central to SUNY's mission of access, opportunity, and excellence.

A graduate of SUNY Delhi's Hospitality and Restaurant Management program, Palmiter's journey took him from his rural, working-class background to a national stage as a highly regarded innovator, entrepreneur, and financial industry leader. Pivoting from his early hospitality career to the complex world of financial information services, Palmiter's determination, intelligence, and innovative mindset propelled him quickly into senior leadership roles in globally recognized companies. In 2013, he founded Summit Financial Disclosure Solutions, a company that utilized new technologies to provide financial document management solutions. Five years later, the company was acquired by Broadridge Financial Solutions, a Fortune 500 Company, delivering a sixfold return for investors. More recently, Palmiter co-founded DragonGC, an AI-driven legal platform that supports SEC disclosure requirements for public company lawyers and their outside counsel through cutting-edge technology and expert knowledge. He currently resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Palmiter's accomplishments as an industry pioneer have been widely recognized, including features in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Law360, and Fortune, as well as industry acclaim for his role in reshaping financial disclosure systems

Palmiter's story resonates with SUNY Delhi's mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to shape their own paths to success.

"James Palmiter's career is a testament to the transformative power of a SUNY Delhi education," said SUNY Delhi President Mary Bonderoff. "Jim's remarkable success sends a powerful message to our current and future students: with hard work and perseverance, your SUNY Delhi education can be a launch pad to greatness and take you to the top in any industry. We are honored to recognize his extraordinary achievements and the inspiration he provides to our students and alumni."

In conferring this honorary doctorate, SUNY Delhi honors not just a trailblazing alumnus but a powerful example of how education can be the foundation for bold, world-changing work.

 

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Stamford Junior Golf Clinic Set for July

STAMFORD — The Stamford Golf Club will be hosting their annual Junior Golf Clinic the week of Monday - Thursday July 7th - 10th, 2025, at the golf course each day from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  The clinic is open to students ages 9 - 17 and costs $55.00.  The first three days will have three station sessions for driving, chipping, and putting with professional instructors.  

The students will have on-course playing time with a mentor each day after the station work.  On the final day, there will be competitions on the course and competitions relating to each day's station work.  Students will receive a T-shirt, and if any student needs golf clubs, they will be provided to whoever needs them for the entire week.  Students may get lunch at the golf club restaurant each day or bring their own.  

The clinic will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach capacity.  

To receive an application, you can email Jim Adair at jimadairwaj@yahoo.com, and he will forward an application to you to return.  

If you have any questions, you can reach out by email as well to Jim Adair.  If a parent would like to assist as a mentor for the week, that would be greatly appreciated as well!!!  Thanks, and we hope to see a full camp of junior golfers in July!!!

 

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Woman Pleads Guilty in Impaired Driving Case, Admits to Meth Possession

DELHI – District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that Grace E. Archer, 29, of Afton, New York pled guilty to Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree. 

On April 22, Archer appeared in the Delaware County Court and pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement. As a part of her plea, Archer admitted to knowingly possessing 22 grams of methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney on July 30, 2024. 

On April 22, 2025, Archer also pled guilty to Operating a Motor Vehicle while being Impaired by Drugs.  As part of her plea, Grace admitted to operating a Toyota on December 31, 2024, on Smith Street in Sidney while her ability to do so was impaired by opiates. 

Judge John L. Hubbard accepted both of Archer’s admissions and her guilty pleas. Sentencing on both cases is set for July 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. It is expected that Archer will be sentenced to three years in prison to be followed by two years of post-release supervision. It is also contemplated that Archer will be sentenced to 1 year of incarceration for her DWAI conviction.

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended Officer Royce Terry of the Sidney Village Police and Trooper Daniel Mazzarella of the New York State Police for their work investigating Archer’s criminal cases. 

Indictments and Criminal Complaints are allegations.  All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

 

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Making History in Delaware County - DCHA to Host Annual History Conference

Saturday, May 10, 1 pm

Members of local historical societies, local historians, and members of the general public are invited to attend the Delaware County Historical Association’s 2025 History Conference. Making History in Delaware County is specifically designed for town and village historical societies of Delaware County. However, it is open to anyone with an interest in local history. There is no charge to attend.

For 2025 we are thrilled to host Purple Mountain Press. Now under new ownership, conference attendees will learn about future plans for this mainstay of the Catskills publishing scene and how PMP will work with local historians. There will also be a presentation about DCHA’s ongoing Revolutionary War veterans’ project and our collaboration with local groups and communities.

Additionally, and as always, there will be an opportunity for a general roundtable discussion on issues common to many of us involved in local history organizations. Attendees are asked to bring questions of concern for your organization, interesting ideas (what’s worked, what hasn’t?), as well as dates of planned events, and brochures which can be shared for cross-promoting.

We are looking forward to an informative and enjoyable afternoon and hope that you will be able to attend. Advance registration is requested by May 7, 2025.

DCHA: 46549 State Hwy. 10, Delhi, NY 13753.

Tel: (607) 746-3849

Email: dchadelhi@gmail.com

 

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Charlotte Valley/Schenevus and Windham Top League Softball Standings

DELAWARE LEAGUE –  Charlotte Valley/Schenevus and Windham remained atop league standings with no league losses and CV/S undefeated on the season at 8-0 through Monday's games.

Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury defeated Hunter-Tannersville 23-7 in non-league action on Tuesday. GCR crossed 11 runs in the fourth inning to go on for the win. Olivia Ross homered and scored five runs in the victory. Bailey Hughes and Kelly Kalleberg each had a pair of hits, scored three runs and batted in two runs each. Addy Hynes picked up the pitching win. Julia Legg tripled for H-T and Lily Constable connected on two hits and scored two runs.

Windham defeated Stamford/Jefferson 15-1 on Tuesday to pick up a league win. Hannah Tuttle struck out 16 batters. She helped her cause to score three runs. Gianna Garzone connected on a trio of hits and Megan Carroll drove in two runs. For S/J, Lillian Eklund struck out nine. Rose Bevilacqua scored the lone run for S/J.

Charlotte Valley/Schenevus defeated South Kortright/Andes 23-2 to put another one in the league win column. Brinlee Wright connected for four hits, two runs and batted in five runs. Natalie Amadon scored five runs and Sam Barrett added four runs. Amber Burton contributed a pair of hits and fours runs, Claire Clark had two hits and three runs. For SK/A Carlee Dropp and Jaylee Kelly each scored.

In action last Thursday, Windham defeated South Kortright/Andes 17-3 in league play. Hannah Tuttle struck out 15 for the win in the circle and had a perfect 5 for 5 day behind the bat, including a pair of doubles and a homer. Megan Carroll and Piper Cohan connected on a trio of hits each and Isabel Pedrick drove in three runs. Lilly Temple had a pair of hits to lead SK/A.

Stamford/Jefferson defeated Margaretville 28-10 for a league win last Thursday. Kaitlyn Stoutenburg had four hits to bring in six runs and Lilian Eklund picked up the win from the circle with 11 strikeouts.

Windham fell to non-league Germantown 17-5 last Wednesday.Kylie Jordan struck out eight batters in the loss and teammate Erin Klein had a pair of hits.

Charlotte Valley/Schenevus shutout Hunter-Tannersville 21-0 last Wednesday in a non-league pairing. Natalie Amadon had a pair of hits, scored four runs and batted in five runs. Teammate Brinlee Wright added three RBI. She combined with Josie Butler for a two-hitter, striking out nine H-T batters. It was a milestone game for Wright, who pitched her 400th strikeout as a junior.

South Kortright/Andes defeated Downsville 19-18 last Tuesday. Carlee Dropp hit in three runs and Jaylee Kelly had four hits on the day.

Charlotte Valley/Schenevus defeated non-league Edmeston/Morris 22-0 last Tuesday. Brinlee Wright struck out 14 batters in the win and gave up just one hit. She helped her cause with a trio of hits, including a homer, for four RBI on the day. Natalie Amadon added a pair of hits, scored three times and batted in three runs. Lia Wheeler scored four times and Amber Burton added three runs.

 

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Charlotte Valley Sets May 6 Budget Hearing

By Liz Page

DAVENPORT  – The New York State budget passed on Monday, well after the state's school districts were  required to file their budget proposals. Charlotte Valley Central School District Superintendent Eric Whipple said they budgeted for a two percent increase in school foundation aid as proposed by Governor Cathy Hochul. He said word from reliable sources indicates that will not change and they should know for certain by week's end.

Charlotte Valley will hold its budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 in the elementary gym. The proposed budget totals $12,755,676 and remains within the allowable tax cap. It is projecting a three percent increase in the tax levy, just under the allowable 3.03 percent tax cap for CVCS.

Whipple said the budget is up due to employee compensation and benefits, with health insurance the biggest increase, which is the trend across the nation. Debt service on a voter approved 2022 capital project also comes into play this year. Voters approved a marginal increase in their taxes to help cover the cost. The budget is also being affected by the increased cost of goods and services which is affecting almost every aspect of doing business. 

The district is also budgeting for a diesel bus.

He said they are also keeping an eye on news from the federal government and whether federal funding may be affected in the future. "If federal funding is cut or reduced, this could mean that adjustments will be required in order to maintain a balanced operating budget."

In addition to the budget, voters will be asked to decide two three-year terms on the school's board of education. Incumbent school board members Matt Moyse and Amanda Richter have petitioned to fill new terms without opposition.

The budget vote is set for May 20 from noon to 8 p.m. in the Charlotte Valley Central School cafeteria.

"We are committed to continuing to provide robust and sustainable programming for our district students.   We have been able to develop a budget that maintains our current programming, focusing on State required classes, academic intervention services, electives, extra and co-curricular activities, and college-level classes. This school year we are able to introduce and offer 18 credits of college level classes taught  by CVCS teachers. We are trying to build on that for next year.   We have also budgeted for a full-time Library Media Specialist (Librarian) to develop our Library Media program in the new library, which is scheduled to be open on September  1.   A goal of ours is to introduce business classes into our program and this budget has the capacity to do this if passed.   Financial literacy and business education  is important learning for all students, no matter the field of work or direction they take after high school," stated Whipple.    

Work continues on the library and the school is seeing upgrades to the track and improvements o the music and art room.

 

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Stamford Central Sets May 13 Budget Hearing

By Liz Page

STAMFORD - After four budget advisory workshops, including two members of the public, members of the Stamford Central School Board of Education adopted the 2025-2026 budget on April 10. The public will have an opportunity to learn about the budget during a May 13 budget hearing, set for 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. It is a time to ask questions or voice concerns about the proposed budget.

Superintendent Dr. Glen Huot invites the public to come to the hearing and ask those questions.

Voters will decide the budget, school board members and other propositions on May 20. Voting will take place from noon to 8 p.m. in Room 113 of the school.

The proposed budget totals $11,548,875 and is up by $548,901,  an increase of 4.99 percent over the current budget. It is projecting a 2.22 percent increase in the tax levy which remains within the allowable state tax cap.

The state budget was approved by the Governor on Monday, well after the deadline for school budgets to be adopted. Uncertainty remained this week, however, according to Huot, because the Senate and Assembly have not approved a budget. So, it could still change and he said the Legislature is actually in favor of increasing the Governor's 2 percent to 3 percent.

The costs of almost everything is increasing and inflation is having a major impact, according to the budget newsletter sent out by Huot. Much of the increase is due a new bond payment for the $7.3 million project approved by voters last December. The project was to repair the failing roof, kitchen and cafeteria upgrades, auditorium improvements, school safety and security enhancements. The new bond payment is $333,277.

All districts received a two percent state aid if the Governor's proposal stands. However, Huot points out that this will not cover the cost of  increasing expenses. He points to healthcare contributions from the employer up 10.5 percent, retirements for non-teaching up 16.2 percent and teacher retirement up10.5 percent. "The expenses are outpacing revenue," said Huot. "Which is what makes creating a budget so challenging. Everybody is feeling the same thing."

In addition to the budget, voters will be asked to vote on two school board seats, with the terms of Catherine Snyder and Chris Albano expiring. Both have petitioned  to appear on the ballot for another term and there is no opposition on the ballot.

Voters will be asked to approve the purchase of a 65-passenger diesel bus, the cost not to exceed $166,44.97 and will be paid for by the established bus reserve fund.

Proposition three is to purchase a tractor, the cost not to exceed $50,000, to be paid for from an established capital reserve for Tech/Equip 5/2016 fund and/or an unappropriated fund balance. It will allow for faster snow removal at the two locations, the school building and the school bus garage.

A 2025 Transportation Capital Reserve Fund is also being put to voters. It will be used to defray the cost, in whole or in part as determined by the board of education, of school buses of various sizes, including but not limited to infrastructure to support electric school buses and transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to infrastructure to support electric school buses, including construction and reconstruction of school district buildings and facilities, original equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, furnishings and other incidental improvements and expenses in connection with, the ultimate amount of the funds shall be $5 million. The probable term shall be 10 years. The source from which funds will be obtained can include any or all of the following: state aide related reimbursement of capital projects and vehicles, interest income related to investment of money in the fund, unappropriated fund balances from the general fund, and any other legally permissible source, all as determined by the board of education and any other additional money hereafter authorized by voters of the district.

 

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Correction - Judge Rules Citizens' Petition Is Void

HARPERSFIELD –  In an article about the Harpersfield Town Board published on April 18 in the Mountain Eagle, a story by Liz Page referred to a petition to deny the location of a Verizon communications tower on property owned by the town. 

The "concerned citizens" petitioned to deny the right of way for NYSEG to supply electricity to the cell town, not the cell tower itself. They were given until April 22 to provide information regarding the primary residences of those who signed the petition to the town's attorney, Robert McKertich.

They had petitioned for a permissive referendum regarding the town board's approval of a resolution that granted permission for an easement to NYSEG to supply power to the cell tower. "The specific easement area is not needed for municipal purposes, and that the availability of electric service to the facility constitutes fair and adequate consideration."

The petition was filed after the town planning board had  approved the application and a waiver to locate the cell tower on the town's property.

The petition, had 42 signatures, but not all were registered voters and the petition, which needed 32 signatures only had 30 valid signatures. It also lacked the required witness signatures, according to the town's attorney who asked the court to rule the petition insufficient. The number of signatures is based  five percent of the number of voters in the town of Harpersfield for the last gubernatorial election

On April 22, Delaware County Supreme Court Judge John F. Lambert, ordered the petition and permissive referendum declared void.

 

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Rams Stay On Top in League Standings

DELAWARE LEAGUE – Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury shutout Margaretville 11-0 on Tuesday to pick up a league win. Garrison Ross, Gavin Bohringer and Marek Voeks each connected on doubles and Ross added a pair of runs. David Cammer struck out nine to pick up the pitching win.

Jefferson/Stamford defeated Windham 7-4 in league action on Tuesday. Charlie Miller took the win from the mound, striking out 7 WAJ batters. He helped his cause with a trio of hits, including a triple and brought in four runs. John Garzone connected on a pair of hits for WAJ and drove in two runs. Payten Dempsey and Jacob Schwartz also connected on a pair of hits.

Livingston Manor/Roscoe defeated South Kortright/Andes 11-9 on Monday in a non-league contest. LM/R  scored six runs in the fifth inning and wen on for the win. Cole Thomas has a pair of hits to lead SK/A's battery.

In action last Saturday, non-league Revena-Coeymans-Selkird defeated Windham 11-3 in their opener at the Greenville Tournament. Rain cancelled the final games.

Margaretville defeated non-league Laurens/Milford 10-8 in a non-league pairing last Friday. Ryan Sanford picked up the win from the mound, striking out eight batters. He also doubled and tripled in the action to bring in a pair of runs. 

Last Thursday, South Kortright/Andes defeated Windham 8-5 for a league win. Cole Thomas had a pair of hits in the action. Hudson and Garrett Dropp combined for the pitching win, striking out 13. Devin Schlosser had a pair of hits for WAJ, including a triple, bringing in three runs.

Windham fell to non-league Germantown 17-2 last Wednesday. 

Schenevus topped Gilboa/Roxbury 6-4 in non-league action last Wednesday. Garrison Ross picked up the pitching loss, striking out nine Schenevus batters.

In action last Tuesday, Walton/Downsville defeated South Kortright/Andes 9-7 in non-league action. Logan Reinshagen and Braedon Rockefeller scored two runs each in the loss and Jackson Hudson added a pair of hits.

 

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A Journey to the Sahara

EAST MEREDITH — Etran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) welcomes you to Agadez, the capital city of Saharan rock. Playing for over 25 years, Etran has emerged as stars of the local wedding circuit. Beloved for their dynamic repertoire of hypnotic solos and sun schlazed melodies, Etran stakes out a place for Agadez guitar music. Playing a sound that invokes the desert metropolis, “Agadez” celebrates the sounds of all the dynamism of a hometown wedding.
Etran is a family band composed of brothers and cousins, all born and raised in the small neighborhood of Abalane, just in the shadow of the grand mosque. Sons of nomadic families that settled here in the 1970s fleeing the droughts, they all grew up in Agadez. The band was formed in 1995 when current band leader Moussa “Abindi” Ibra was only 9 years old. “We only had one acoustic guitar,” he explains, “and for percussion, we hit a calabash with a sandal.” Over the decades, the band painstakingly pieced together gear to form their band and built an audience by playing everywhere, for everyone. “It was difficult. We would walk to gigs by foot, lugging all our equipment, carrying a small PA and guitars on our backs, 25 kilometers into the bush, to play for free…there’s nowhere in Agadez we haven’t played.”
From the days of the Trans-Saharan caravan in the 14th century to a modern-day stopover for Europe-bound migrants, Agadez is a city that stands at the crossroads, where people and ideas come together. Understandably, it’s here where one of the most ambitious Tuareg guitar has taken hold. Agadez’s style is the fastest, with frenetic electric guitar solos, staccato crash of full drum kits, and flamboyant dancing guitarists. Agadez is the place where artists come to cut their teeth in a lucrative and competitive winner-take-all scene. Guitar bands are an integral part of the social fabric, playing in weddings, baptisms, and political rallies, as well as the occasional concert.
Whereas other Tuareg guitarists look to Western rock, Etran de L’Aïr play in a pan-African style that is emblematic of their hometown, citing a myriad of cultural influences, from Northern Malian blues, Hausa bar bands, to Congolese Soukous. It’s perhaps this quality that makes them so beloved in Agadez. “We play for the Tuareg, the Toubou, the Zarma, the Hausa,” Abindi explains. “When you invite us, we come and play.” Their music is rooted in celebration, and invokes the exuberance of an Agadez wedding, with an overwhelming abundance of guitars, as simultaneous solos playfully pass over one another with a restrained precision, forceful yet never overindulgent.
Recorded at home in Agadez with a mobile studio, their eponymous album stays close to the band’s roots. Over a handful of takes, in a rapid-fire recording session, “Agadez” retains all the energy of a party. Their message too is always close to home. Tchingolene (“Tradition”) recalls the nomad camps, with a modern take on traditional takamba rhythms transposed to guitars. The dreamy ballad Toubouk Ine Chihoussay (“The Flower of Beauty”) dives into call and response lyrics, and solos that dance effortlessly over the frets. On other tracks like Imouwizla (“Migrants”), Etran addresses immigration with the driving march parallels the nomads’ plight with travelers crossing the desert for Europe. Yet even at its most serious, Etran’s music is engaged and dynamic, reminding us that music can transmit a message while lighting up a celebration. This is music for dancing, after all.

This is an indoor concert with limited seating; Doors Open at 6:30pm, at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance general admission. Members receive a 10% discount, kids 12 and under are 50% off. Visit westkc.org to purchase tickets.
Event schedules and guidelines are subject to change. Call (607) 278-5454 or contact info@westkc.org with any questions. 

2025 West Kortright Center arts and community programs are funded in part by our members, by contributors to the 2025 Program Fund Drive, by the Bert Santora Trust, the Tianaderrah Foundation, and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and from the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation. Special thanks to our Season Sponsor Catskill Country Living and our community sponsors: Argosy Designs, Birdsong Farm, Bovina Center Montessori School,  Delaware National Bank of Delhi, ecoagents, Golden Artist Colors, Greentree Home, Livestock Foundation, Nathan Love Animation, Sportsfield Specialties, Rockland Cider Works, Price Chopper, and The Table Rock Group at Morgan Stanley

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Music on the Delaware Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre May 18

WALTON — Music on the Delaware’s will present the talented duo Drank the Gold on Sunday May 18, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at its May coffeehouse. Oona Grady (fiddle and vocals) and James Gascoyne (guitar/banjo/mandolin and vocals) will be the featured performers. They are sure to delight audiences with their soaring vocal harmonies and infectious renditions of Irish and American old time tunes and  songs 

A native of Ithaca, NY, Oona Grady studied violin and fiddle from a young age, as a teenager performed with her family band, and then at age 18 moved to Ireland to continue her music education at University College Cork. She now manages an active private music studio in Saratoga Springs, NY. 

A native of Louisville, KY, James Gascoyne has toured with a variety of music groups as bassist, guitarist, drummer and vocalist. He is now based in Saratoga Springs, NY, gives private lessons and workshops, and performs with several music soloists and groups. James regularly joins Oona Grady in the duo, Drank the Gold, where they specialize in Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs as well as original compositions and arrangements. Both are instructors and performers at the Caffe Lena School of Music and at other nearby music camps.

Kevin Crawford of the band Lunasa said of Drank the Gold: “The music of Drank the Gold is borderless, real, authentic and honest as anything I’ve heard in years. At a time when the world is kind of imploding, Oona and James play the type of music that has the capacity to bring people to their senses.”

For more information on Drank the Gold Band, see www.drankthegold.com.

All coffeehouse performances are free, with donations to Music on the Delaware gratefully accepted. Desserts and drinks are provided.  

The final coffeehouse for the 2024-25 season will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with Yolanda Bush, Evan Jagels and Wyatt Ambrose as featured performers (performance rescheduled from February.) For information on other upcoming Music on the Delaware events, see www.musiconthedelaware.org.

 

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