Inspired By Pete & Toshi Seeger Returns To Croton Point Park
CELEBRATING MUSIC, COMMUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th
Performances by Grahame Lesh & Friends ft. Oteil Burbridge, Rick Mitarotonda and more, Lucius ft. Griffin & Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle & Friends, Jorma Kaukonen & more
Tuesday, April 22 – Hudson Valley, NY – Today, Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake), Dayglo Presents, and Harper House Music Foundation announce the Hudson River Music Festival set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park. Rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s folk picnics, the new festival is set to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration. This all-ages festival will unite people in a gathering fueled by a shared love for the river, music, and activism. From its musical performances to community-driven experiences, the festival embodies the next chapter in a beloved tradition.
Musical acts will include Grahame Lesh & Friends – featuring Rick Mitarotonda (Goose), Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, Allman Brothers Band), Taylor Goldsmith, Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), Rob Barraco (Phil Lesh Quintet), Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), – Lucius featuring Griffin & Taylor Goldsmith, Madison Cunningham, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle & Friends and Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane). Additional special activities will include the iconic Earthball, Pete & Toshi’s Grove, the Circle of Song, and family friendly performances from the Arm of the Sea Puppet Showand The Rock and Roll Playhouse, as well as the mesmerizing Boat Flotilla, where boats gather along the Hudson River and move in harmony. The festival will provide ASL interpreters for performances.
Tickets are on sale beginning this Friday, April 25, with options for General Admission and VIP. To purchase tickets, view transportation options and more, visit www.hudsonrivermusicfestival.com.
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Mitzi Elkes, Hal Cohen, and Roy Volpe, co-founders of RiverFest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) shared, “We started with a vision to bring back a beloved festival to Croton Point Park. Pete Seeger taught us about the power of music to connect people, learn about the environment, and commit to work together for a sustainable planet – as important today as it was fifty years ago.”
“We are super honored to be continuing the magic that was created at Croton Point Park for many years. Given the upheaval in the world, it feels good to have such a solid piece of history return again. We are going to do our very best to do something new and fresh, while also respecting the roots of how this new festival came to be.”said Peter Shapiro, Founder of Dayglo Presents.
Steve Sullens, Founder of Harper House Music Foundation shared “Collaborating with Pete and Toshi Seeger’s friends in presenting this event alongside Dayglo has been a labor of love. Our mission of supporting musicians, their music and their legacies is fully aligned with the ethos of this festival, both past and present. We are excited to gather on the Hudson River with so many like-minded folks. Jeremy Tepper would be very proud of all of us!”
Additional Event Highlights include:
- Eco-Friendly Commitment: The festival is dedicated to sustainability, with a strong commitment to a Zero Waste future. Attendees will be encouraged to reduce their environmental impact and enjoy a greener, more responsible festival experience.
- Family-Friendly Fun: With programs like The Rock and Roll Playhouse, boat-building workshops, and an immersive puppet show, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
- Pete & Toshi’s Grove: A peaceful space dedicated to honoring the legacies of Pete and Toshi Seeger, this special area invites festival-goers to reflect, reconnect, and share in their vision for a better world through music and activism.
Riverfest. Photo Credit John Economous.
ABOUT RIVERFEST FPS (FOR PETE’S SAKE)
RiverFest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) (RFPS), a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, co-founded by Mitzi Elkes, Hal Cohen and Roy Volpe, is the promoter of the Hudson River Music Festival (HRMF). RFPS’s mission is to create and operate a multi-cultural music festival dedicated to educating attendees about environmental issues and a sustainable planet. Honoring the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger, the HRMF, through a blend of music, art, and activism, inspiring environmental stewardship, social justice, and community engagement while celebrating the Hudson River’s profound cultural and ecological importance.
ABOUT HARPER HOUSE MUSIC FOUNDATION
HHMF seeks to be an agent of change by facilitating efforts that help artists share their work, lead stable and healthy lives, and preserve their unique legacies. As a public charity, it is centered around grantmaking to organizations serving musicians and investments that address infrastructure and funding gaps, and is dedicated to supporting a diverse music landscape. HHMF has collaborated with and contributed to such vital music nonprofits as the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers, Americana Music Foundation, Backline, Neal Casal Music Foundation, and Newport Festivals Foundation, while also working with such notable artists as Natalie Merchant, T-Bone Burnett, Rosanne Cash and Rhiannon Giddens. For more information, please visit harperhousemusicfoundation.org.
ABOUT DAYGLO PRESENTS
Dayglo Presents is a live music and media company led by independent music impresario Peter Shapiro. Since its inception, Dayglo has built a reputation for creating unique and meaningful experiences. The company operates Brooklyn Bowl venues in multiple cities, The Capitol Theatre, Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY and LOCKN’ Farm in Arrington, Virginia. It has partnered exclusively with the family of Jerry Garcia to open Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, followed by an additional club in Chicago. Dayglo Presents also originated The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a national family concert series that currently takes place in over 25 markets across America. Dayglo publishes Relix Magazine, two highly trafficked music websites Relix.com and Jambands.com, and owns digital ad agency Hear & There. Other live events and experiences created and/or produced by Peter Shapiro and his team at Dayglo Presents include Fare Thee Well, Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead, the Soulshine Benefit at Madison Square Garden raising money for hurricane relief in North Carolina and Florida, Jazz & Colors, an experiential music event held in Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other locations, The Women’s March, The March for Science, Easy Rider Live, Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion at SXSW and the Bob Weir & Phil Lesh Duo tour.
