Our 35th Year of Operation! We would like to thank our friends and patrons for their ongoing support.     Since 1972 the Towne Crier Cafe has presented the finest in folk, jazz, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, cajun, zydeco and world music.    Our highly acclaimed dining experience features a variety of delicacies, prepared fresh daily by our chef, Erich Panhofer, and our renowned pastry chef Mary Ciganer. See our menus: Lunch Dinner Dessert Weekend Brunch Cafe Late Nite Kids Menu SPECIALS:    Weekend   Nightly   Please note: the Towne Crier is a non-smoking environment Great Gift Ideas: Official Towne Crier Merchandise: Embroidered Caps, T-Shirts, Jackets. Towne Crier Gift Certificates--good for shows, merchandise, memberships and more.

Click for Current Schedule Email List Signup Stay informed with schedule updates and latest concert information. Our 35th Anniversary 15oz mug is now available at the Towne Crier. UPDATE: By popular demand... a second show has been added for Acoustic Alchemy on Sunday, June 22. Open Mic now every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, hosted by Buzz Turner, Fred Gillen, Jr. or Steve Kirkman (all welcome, sign-up between 5-7pm). SHOWTIMES: (unless otherwise noted) Friday & Saturday 9:00 pm  •  Sundays & Weekdays: 8:00 pm Open Mic Wednesdays: 7:00 pm (sign-up between 5-7pm)    THIS WEEKEND - TICKETS ON SALE: CATIE CURTIS guest Steffani Brandenburg 5/16 CARRIE RODRIGUEZ guest Aspetuck Ridge 5/17 OPEN DOORS STUDENT GUITAR RECITAL 5/18 New Shows Just Confirmed! Adrenaline Hayride (5/23) Joe Louis Walker & The Bosstalkers (5/30) Caravan of Thieves guest Josh Sturm (6/1) Rory Block (6/13) Leni Stern & The African Project guest Two Guitars (6/14) Acoustic Alchemy (6/22) Roomful of Blues (6/28) Modern Man (7/19) Dennis Gruenling & Jump Time featuring Steve Guyger (9/5) Judith Tulloch Band (9/7) MacTalla Mor Band guest MageErik (10/31) U P C O M I N G  H I G H L I G H T S: ADRENALINE HAYRIDE 5/23 PETER KARP & THE ROAD SHOW BAND also LIPBONE REDDING ORCHESTRA 5/24 THE "THE BAND" BAND 5/25 JOE LOUIS WALKER & THE BOSSTALKERS 5/30 THE KENNEDYS guest 3B: The Bereznak Brothers Band 5/31 KEVIN McKRELL & THE HARD ROAD CEILIDH BAND 6/6 SLOAN WAINWRIGHT BAND 6/7 ELLIS PAUL 6/8 RORY BLOCK 6/13 LENI STERN & THE AFRICAN PROJECT guest Two Guitars 6/14 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY 6/15 UNCOMMON GROUND 6/20 CATERING The Towne Crier is available for private parties, seminars, business meetings and all types of affairs. We'll design a memorable party for you. STAY INFORMED Put your name on our Mailing List and stay informed with schedule updates and latest concert information.

Cafe Spotlight NEW TOWNE CRIER VIDEO! See Ellis Paul Performance Video at Towne Crier in The New York Times, Hudson Valley Magazine, The Journal News, The Poughkeepsie Journal, The Taconic Press and Dutchess Magazine! Who Plays at the Cafe? Artist Interviews Area Guide Remembering Dave Van Ronk Help Wanted: Waiter/Waitress (bartending experience a plus) We are looking for hardworking positive people with experience in the food service industry. Must be available weekends to earn good compensation in a fun atmosphere. Interested parties please call Ricardo at the Towne Crier, Wed-Sun after 3 pm at (845) 855-1300. TOWNE CRIER GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFT IDEAS Good for shows, dinner, memberships, merchandise and more. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC WITH TOWNE CRIER MEMBERSHIP! Become a Towne Crier Member Receive discounts on shows and other benefits.

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