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Nightlife Highlights 8-03
by DJ Wavy Davy

THE SUBDUDES
AUGUST 3. On a whim in 1987, four musicians got together for what they thought would be a one-time performance at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. Nearly 10 years and five classic albums later, the subdudes finally called it quits. After several spin-offs and false starts (including a tour as The Dudes) three of the original members (and their lawyers?) paved the way to re-surface under the original moniker. Expect rich harmonies, acoustic fun, and the irrepressible spirit of The Big Easy. And leave it to the Towne Crier to reel them in this time around. (Also at the Crier this month: Levon Helm 8/16, Rory Block 8/23, and blues legend James Cotton 8/30.) 8PM. $30/$27.50. Pawling. (845) 855-1300. WWW.SUBDUDES.COM

THE NOMADICS
AUGUST 10. Beacon's Howland Cultural Center is not your father’s arts center, but it might have been your great-grandfather’s. The Center, in a Victorian building on Main Street, was originally a public library built in 1872 by Civil War General Joseph Howland and designed by noted architect Richard Morris Hunt. The Nomadics, an acoustic duo who play everything from Celtic reels to Argentinean tangos, return for their third appearance at the Center’s annual garden concert series. Picnic baskets encouraged. (The series closes with the folk-rock of the Costellos on August 24.) 5PM. Free. (845) 831-4988. http://WWW.THENOMADICS.COM

JOE GIARDULLO'S FESTIVAL TOWNSHIP BAND
AUGUST 15. Impresario/saxophonist Giardullo has more projects than a chemistry set, but never fails to utilize local musicians and venues to their fullest. (He founded The Uptown’s on-going Free Jazz Thursdays.) For 1999’s Rosendale street fair he transposed the joyous and soulful music of South Africa's Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) for an all-star ensemble that included Dean Jones, David Arner, Harvey Sorgen, Dave CasT, and others. According to Giardullo, “The music is an infectious blend of high-life and gospel, long on richness and spirit.” The band hasn’t played together in five years, so don’t be surprised to see dancing with dessert at the festive Rosendale Cafe. 9PM. $10. Rosendale. (845) 658-9048. http://WWW.JOEGIARDULLO.COM

DEWEY REDMAN QUARTET
AUGUST 16. If you can’t make the big jazz festivals this summer, just swing over to The Uptown to hear one of the genre’s most original and legendary voices. And if you failed jazz history, saxophonist Redman (father of Joshua) was the mouthpiece of Ornette Coleman’s music and founded Old and New Dreams with Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, and Ed Blackwell. Lucky for us, Redman’s current quartet includes area players John Menegon (bass) and Tani Tabbal (drums & percussion), with Jefry Stevens (piano). Redman’s sax (and voice) bring constant whimsy alongside his emotional virtuosity, believe ‘dat. 9PM. $15. Kingston. (845) 339-8440.
WWW.UPTOWNGATHERING.COM

K.J. DENHERT
August 22. Here’s your opportunity to catch this funky artist at one of the area’s funkiest new cafes. Despite the misleading name, the Chowhound Cafe is a chic, understated venue with a stage big enough for the cool bands that play there. Denhert, who divides her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley, has both a distinctive voice and gritty, original songs. At the Chowhound she’s joined by guitarist Adam Falcon, whom she calls “the best thing since black sliced bread.” Anyone who’s heard Denhert’s radio hit “Little Mary” can just pass the butter this way. 6PM. $6. Saugerties. (845) 246-5158.
WWW.KJDENHERT.COM

EDDIE PALMIERI
AUGUST 31. Officially, Palmieri is “one of the foremost Latin jazz pianists of the last half-century.” From the heart, Palmieri’s infectious chops make you feel damn fine. Born in Harlem in 1936, the Cuban-American Eddie followed his brother Charlie’s path, tagging along as Charlie played piano with Tito Puente. Eddie’s own groups, including La Perfecta, were known for his original compositions and innovations like highlighting the trombone section. Fans of just-great-music should make the short trip to West Park Winery for this choice booking by Transart & Cultural Services. Blankets are recommended (show is rain or shine) and box lunches will be available from the CIA. Noon. $30 advance, $35 day-of-show. West Park. (845) 384-6350.
WWW.TRANSARTINC.ORG