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New Bridge Landing NJ, “THE HUDSON WOODPILE “ is a “roots” music band composed of local multi instrumental acoustic musicians . The core musicians are Steve Kelman on guitar and mandolin. Ken Miller on Banjo ,Fiddle. and mandolin . Periodically ,Andy Steimle plays on the upright bass. Assorted other singers and musicians regularly appear . Steve has decades of performing. Ken Miller spent 7 years playing along with Pete Seeger in Beacon ,NY.“ Roots “ music is played on acoustic instruments . Some people call it “wooden music” .It is a collection of “old Timey” ,”Bluegrass”, “Blues”,”Folk”, “Folkrock” ,”Irish”,” Scottish “and “Western”. We thoroughly enjoy singing and playing these songs and tunes, and so will you.
Baronfest, a day of music, beer, and food at Historic New Bridge Landing
Sept 21, 2019, Saturday, 1-5 pm
Celebrate Revolutionary War hero Major-General Baron von Steuben’s birthday and greet the Baron in person! Enjoy the finest that regional craft breweries Brix City, Alementary and Hackensack Brewing have to offer together with delicious food in a historic village. Relax to music by Hudson Woodpile Band and thrill to Mott’s Artillery demonstrations in The Meadow. Tour three 18th century houses, barn and outkitchen, and stroll the grounds of Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge where Washington, Lafayette, Hamilton, and, of course, the Baron once walked.
As one past festival visitor remarked, “I feel like I’m on a farm in upstate New York!” But we’re only 7 miles from the George Washington Bridge!
Help us raise funds for a Hall of History Museum celebrating Bergen County’s storied past. Family-friendly event, games for kids. Craft beers and wine available (additional cost) No rain date. Free parking. Help us raise funds for a Hall of History Museum celebrating Bergen County’s storied past. Family-friendly event, games and pumpkin picking for kids. Come see our new exhibit New Bridge in the American Revolution: Artifacts and Maps, includes enlargements of 9 period maps in the Steuben House. One exhibit features the spy Major John Andre.
Location: Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St., River Edge, NJ
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Cost: $15 – Adult Admission, $10 – BCHS member, Designated Driver, and 12 – 20 yrs old
Under 12 Free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Beer additional cost. Beer and wine, $5 a cup
HNBL, 1201-1209 Main St., River Edge, NJ. Site map & directions: VISIT HNBL PDF. (Become a member and support our efforts, $20 individual / $30 household)
Site opened by knowledgable volunteer historians and interpreters. Event info updated on web site as available.