5 Live Music Events in New Paltz This September You Don't Want to Miss |
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September in New Paltz hits different when there's live music in the air. The summer crowds thin out, the air gets crisp, and the local music scene shifts into a warmer, more intimate groove. Here are five events worth clearing your schedule for.
1. Music on the Mountain: September — Sept 7–13
Location: Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Rd Website: mohonk.com
Mohonk Mountain House's week-long music celebration returns with performances set against the Shawangunk cliffs. Expect folk, acoustic, and Americana acts across multiple venues on the property. It's the kind of event where you discover your new favorite artist while sitting on a porch overlooking the lake.
2. Grieves in New Paltz — Friday, Sept 11, 7 PM
Location: The Lemon Squeeze New Paltz Website: thelemonsqueezenp.com
Seattle-based rapper and singer Grieves brings his genre-blending sound — part hip-hop, part indie folk — to The Lemon Squeeze. Known for introspective lyrics and live instrumentation, this is a rare chance to catch a nationally touring artist in an intimate local venue.
3. Rob Mitzner Drum Masterclass — Sunday, Sept 13, 10 AM
Location: CHBO Drums, New Paltz Website: chbodrums.com
Not your typical concert — this is a hands-on drumming masterclass with Rob Mitzner, one of the Hudson Valley's most respected percussion educators. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or just curious, it's a morning of rhythm, technique, and live demonstration.
4. Praise in the Park — Saturday, Sept 19, 12 PM
Location: Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz Cost: Free
A community gospel and praise celebration in the heart of Hasbrouck Park. Bring a blanket, pack a lunch, and enjoy uplifting live music under the trees. This free, family-friendly event has become a September tradition — and it's as much about community as it is about the music.
5. Fourth Fridays at Water Street Market — Friday, Sept 25, 6–9 PM
Location: Water Street Market, 10 Main Street Website: waterstreetmarket.com
The monthly Fourth Fridays celebration returns to the Water Street Market with live music, local vendors, food, and drinks. It's the perfect end-of-summer sendoff — browse the shops, grab something from a local eatery, and catch live performances while the sun goes down over the Walkill River.
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September in New Paltz is honestly my favorite time of year. The energy is just different when the tourist rush dies down a little and you can actually enjoy things at a slower pace.
Dana P.Completely agree. Being able to walk through town without dodging leaf peeper traffic is such a relief. The farmers market is so much more enjoyable too when it's not packed wall to wall.