Music

A pre-festival benefit soirée kicks off Weekend of Chamber Music’s 20th anniversary in the Catskills at the Art Mill, 4-8pm. Guests will enjoy an al fresco buffet supper with wine and dessert on the veranda, and an intimate concert with pre-performance introductions to the music. The suggested minimum donation for the event is $75 per person, and advance reservations are requested. Email info@WCMconcerts.org, or 845/887-5803.

The Port Jervis Free Library is hosting a concert featuring "The String Trio of New York," an internationally known chamber jazz group of acoustic violin, guitar and bass, at 7pm. Free. All ages are welcome to attend. 845/856-7313.

Matt Simons melancholic yet catchy compositions at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, doors 7:15pm, show 7:30pm. Tickets: $16 advance, $20 at the door. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Karen Hudson River Band "Sonic Bloom" CD release party at The Old North Branch Inn, 4-7pm. No Cover. Light fare and beer and wine available. 845/482-5925.

Songs + Stories Sunday at The Old North Branch Inn, 4-7pm. Hosted by singer songwriter Karen Hudson. Songs: Jeff Lackey (of the Raddyos), stories: Ramona Jan (guest reader). Cost: $5. 845/482-5925.

Musician's Hang at The Old North Branch Inn, 4-7pm. No cover. Come hang and play and check out the place. Light fare and beer and wine available. 845/482-5925.

Live Music Friday at Glass—wine.bar.kitchen., 8-11pm. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge.

Live Music with John Curtin at Glass—wine.bar.kitchen., 6-9pm. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Blues & BBQ Kickoff on the deck at Glass—wine.bar.kitchen., 6-9pm. Music by Lighten Up Blues Band, a 5-piece ensemble complete with horns. Ongoing, every Sunday through Labor Day, a rotating line-up of live music. $28 includes selections from the grill with sides of summer picnic staples. Reservations recommended. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Live Music Friday at Glass—wine.bar.kitchen., 8-11pm. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge.