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.

Email List Signup Stay informed with schedule updates and latest concert information. UPDATE: Please Note: There will be no open mic on Wednesday, August 20. There will be a special performance by Ireland's Hothouse Flowers that Wednesday. 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: CHRISTINE LAVIN 8/8 TIFT MERRITT guest Jess Klein 8/9 8/10, 4 PM MATINEE featuring RED ROOSTER BANJO JACK ANDY LAIRD New Shows Just Confirmed! Brianne Chasanoff, also special guest Hillary Johnson (8/17) Hothouse Flowers (8/20) The "THE BAND" Band (8/22) Milton, guest Julia Joseph (8/23) Magic Matinee (8/24 - 2pm) Pine Leaf Boys (8/24 - 7:30pm) Lori McKenna, also Mary Gauthier (9/13) Debbie Davies Blues Band (9/20) The Young Dubliners (9/24) Eilen Jewell band (10/4) Danny Kalb, also Paul Geremia (10/10) Bill Miller, guest Steve Kirkman (10/18) - previously scheduled for 9/27 John McCutcheon (11/16) David Wilcox (11/21) Aztec Two-Step (12/27) U P C O M I N G  H I G H L I G H T S: SONNY LANDRETH guest Geoff Hartwell 8/15 RICHIE HAVENS guest Mark Cohen 8/16 HOTHOUSE FLOWERS 8/16   FRANK VIGNOLA GROUP guest Natalie Amendola 8/29 JOHNNY A. guest Kari Speiler 8/30 The CLAIRE LYNCH Band 8/31 DENNIS GRUENLING & JUMP TIME featuring STEVE GUYGER 9/5 PATTI ROTHBERG 9/6 CHRIS SMITHER 9/12 TANNAHILL WEAVERS 9/14 SOLAS 9/19 SPARROW QUARTET, featuring BELA FLECK, ABIGAIL WASHBURN 10/2 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! 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. 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 Utah Phillips Dave Van Ronk See Ellis Paul Performance Video at Towne Crier 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.

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