Blues, funk and rock ‘n’ roll

Our local music authority will show you the way to The Last Whiskey Bar, among other great local musical venues this week:

Saturday, May 3

Starting at 2 p.m., Stereo Mike’s will bring a lively mix of classic rock, blues, and pop to Clearview Vineyard & Winery (35 Clearview Lane).

Also at 2 p.m., the OMG Trio returns to the stage with their signature energy at Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard (114 Little York Road).

Head over to Meadow Blues Coffee (8 Greycourt Ave.) at 3 p.m. where Rae Simone and the Fellas will deliver a soulful groove experience, blending blues, funk and rock ‘n’ roll; tickets are $20.

Acoustic fans can catch Sean O’Flynn’s melodic set at 4 p.m. at Applewood Winery (82 Four Corners Road).

By 6 p.m., Tin Barn Brewing (62 Kings Highway Bypass) lights up with Billy Doors Petty, America’s #1 trifecta tribute show to Billy Joel, Tom Petty,and The Doors.

At the same time, The ODB Band will be rocking out at Orange County Distillery at Brown Barn Farms (286 Maple Ave.).

The evening closes strong with two 8 p.m. shows: the Garrett Gardner Trio takes over The Last Whisky Bar (45 Woodlands Way) while Mirror Ball with Steve Divenuta bring their show to Pennings Farm Market (161 State Route 94 S.).

Sunday, May 4

On Sunday, music continues to flow starting at 2 p.m. as JP Conques brings his blues and southern grooves to Clearview Vineyard & Winery while Worm Farm performs at Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard.

The Last Whisky Bar hosts the Carolyn Weller and Joe Duo at 3 p.m., delivering a cozy afternoon set.

Over at Pennings Farm Cidery (4 Warwick Turnpike), Kobi & Al will offer a fun selection of pop favorites starting at 3 p.m.

Fans of classic rock can catch The Tonebenders at Tin Barn Brewing also at 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, theater enthusiasts can head to Mountain Lake Park (46 Bowen Road) at 4 p.m. for the Greenwood Lake Theater’s New Work Festival performance of “Ebony Eagles” by Crystal V. Rhodes.

For those looking for southern rock by the water, Nikki Briar will be performing lakeside at D’Boathaus (322 Lakeside Road) at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7

Wednesday kicks off with the Hot Rod Cruise Night and Concert Series at Blue Arrow Farm (86 Glenwood Road) beginning at 4 p.m. Gates open rain or shine, and the opening night features a live set from One Night Only.

At 6 p.m., the action heats up at Meadow Blues Coffee with a powerful performance by blues guitar titan Popa Chubby. With a larger-than-life persona and a ferocious playing style blending punk energy with deep blues tradition, Popa Chubby, known for describing his sound as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy,” brings more than three decades of hard-rocking blues mastery to the stage.

Friday, May 9

Friday offers a mix of farm-fresh fun and rocking tunes. Starting at 5 p.m., All One One All (AOOA) Farm (221 Craigville Road, Goshen) invites guests to enjoy farm-to-table food, $5 off all cocktails, and live acoustic music by local singer/songwriter Justin Cole.

At 6 p.m., Pennings Farm Market hosts Shoot the Moon Trio, delivering a lively mix of rock and pop covers to keep the evening groovin’.

Finally, cap off the night at 8 p.m. when The Lucky House Trio brings their roots rock ‘n’ roll sound to The Last Whisky Bar.

Send information to Stefani at themicnj@gmail.com.