Big indie bands, small city setting. First River Festival comes to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater on October 9-10, 2021. It brings together indie bands like the region’s never seen. First River features established indie road dogs alongside rising stars. Sub-genres range from indie rock to alt folk, to alt R&B to a dash of indie pop electronica. Headliners include Parquet Courts on Saturday and Waxahatchee on Sunday. Guided by Voices closes Saturday’s festivities. Unlike most festivals, all three headlining bands have 90-minute sets to give audiences more of what they want.
Sunday opens with Nashville up-and-comer Katy Kirby, continues