Thirsty Cat Festival

Sample a wide variety of craft beers, ciders, and wines from the local area and beyond while enjoying a lineup of live music, delicious foods, local craft vendors and kids activities. Located at Catamount Mountain Resort, Route 23 on the border of Hillsdale, NY and South Egremont, MA. Music includes:
11am-1:30pm: Frank Viele & The Fallout
Frank Viele constructs his sound beneath an acoustic funk ceiling with windows of alternative pop, folk and soul. A musical carpenter in the independent rock genre, this singer/songwriter’s approach mixes a dry wit with a soulful touch. A storytelling angle finishes out the floors of this building. Frank’s sound construction is cemented together by a solid blues foundation and his stylistically aware approach is evident in his singing and guitar playing. Working off the brick and mortar of influences ranging from Dave Matthews to Otis Redding and Ray Lamontagne to Johnny Lang, Frank delivers an authenticity showcasing a familiarity to the inspirations that came before him. Frank Viele is Acoustic funk, electrified with a shot of Pop, Rock and Soul. Add Rhythm and Blues for a Chaser.

2pm-4:30pm: Blanket Statement
Blanket Statement is more than just another cover band – it’s a 5 piece powerhouse of musicians specializing in funky grooves and soulful singalongs that will be sure to have you up on your feet. From Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty to Toto, and everything in between, Blanket Statement’s shows, highlight the best of every decade from the 60’s to today. No matter what you like to jam to, Blanket Statement’s got you covered!

5pm-8pm: The Englishtown Project
On September 3rd, 1977, The Grateful Dead headlined one of the largest and most musically successful concerts of all time at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. In addition to the Grateful Dead, who had just completed its legendary Spring/Summer 1977 tour featuring a batch of new material from Terrapin Station, the show also featured the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage and the good-time, southern rock of The Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza will feature healthy “doses” of selections from each band’s sets that day along with other deep cuts from all three bands and more.