Wildman drummer Marvin "Bugalu" Smith whips up a vortex of frenzied jazz every time he plays. At Backstage Productions he puts together a sweet lineup of players, including Rob Schepp on tenor and soprano sax, Derrick James on alto sax, and Rich Siracuse on bass. Players are invited to sign up early and sit in with Marvin and the band. No cover. Kingston. (845) 338-8700. www.bspinfo.net.

Crosscultural world music takes on new life in these parts, spearheaded by Kerhonkson's Roswell Rudd and Cottekill's esteemed reedman Giardullo.

This Rosendale Cafe session will be recorded for release next year on Rogueart Records of Paris. Music from the modern classical tradition will be performed by Michael Snow on violin; Martha Colby on cello; Bob Forbes on double bass; Rich Rosenthal on guitar; David Arner on xylophone and piano; and Giardullo on bass clarinet, alto flute, saxello, sopranino, and percussion. (Scratch, er, catch Dog on Fleas' CD release party here July 15.)

$10. Rosendale. (845) 658-9048. www.joegiardullo.com.

The pocket pavillion in Town of Rochester park, adjacent to Town Hall, hosts its first series of twilight concerts, featuring a little something for everyone. On the 8th, jazz and blues by trumpeter Rebecca Coupe Franks and her trio, and multi-talented Denise Jordan Finley brings her country and folk songbook on the 29th. (A documentary film, The World's Fastest Indian, screens the 15th at 8:30pm.) Presented by Rochester Residents' Association. Free. www.townofrochester.net.

The humble City of Hudson alongside Time and Space Limited cohost this Saturday soul-fest that runs through August 19. "We need more music—for the soul, for the mind, for the community," says Azouke Sanon, one of the organizers. Provided music includes Reggae from Azaka and world music from Andes Manta (7/8), spoken word with Climbing Poetree (7/22), and jazz with Geary Moore (7/29). Many other performers in a rainbow of styles will also bless the stage. Free. Hudson. (518) 822-8448. www.timeandspace.org.

The Moonshiners take you on a trip to the days when you didn't actually have to leave town. Playing music from the Dead, Asleep at the Wheel, and New Riders, it's a country-swing jam with a killer Catskills view to boot. The "Brass Bruthas" horns join Vito and the boys at what has to be the nicest juke joint in town, the Skytop Steakhouse. No cover with dinner. Kingston. (845) 340-4277. www.skytopsteakhouse.com.

What started out as a fundraiser for the Cold Spring Fire Company has turned into one of the best concert rosters in the Hudson Valley, and it's still a fundraiser. This series, run by the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its fifth anniversary of Sunday evening concerts at Riverfront Park and Bandstand, where the weekly raffle and refreshment sales have brought in $10,000 for the fire company in five years. This month catch The Rob Scheps Coretet (7/16), local fave Dar Williams (7/23), and rockin' bluesman Murali Coryell (7/30). Cold Spring. (845) 265-3200. www.coldspringchamber.com.