Hudson River Music Festival Returned to Croton Point Park with Tribute to Pete and Toshi Seeger
Performances by Grahame Lesh & Friends ft. Oteil Burbridge, Rick Mitarotonda, Lucius ft. Griffin & Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle & Friends, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Chapin & Friends, & Madison Cunningham
On June 14, the Hudson River Music Festival took over Croton Point Park for a full day of live music, family activities, celebration and outdoor fun. Presented by Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake), Dayglo Presents, and Harper House Music Foundation and rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s folk picnics, the new festival brought together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration. The all-ages festival united people in a gathering fueled by a shared love for the river, music, and activism. From the musical performances to community-driven experiences, the festival embodied a new chapter rooted in a beloved tradition. Read the festival recap in Relix.
Mainstage musical acts included 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, Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane), andTom Chapin & Friends. Keeping the festival accessible to all, ASL interpreters were provided for all performances.
Special activities also included 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 presented by Riverkeeper, where colorful boats gathered along the Hudson River to move in harmony. The organizers also dedicated the event to their dear friend, colleague and mentor Jeremy Tepper (November 18, 1963 – June 14, 2024). Jeremy’s importance to the three presenting entities served as inspiration for bringing the event back to Croton Point Park.
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