Roxbury Arts Group Announces 2026 Performances and Events in Roxbury, Denver, Arkville

Square Dance image by Jason Martin

Diverse Lineup Spans Grammy Winners, Community Celebrations, and Expanded 33rd Annual Fiddlers!

ROXBURY — The Roxbury Arts Group announces its 2026 performance season featuring world-class artists, beloved traditions, and innovative community programs across a number of venues in Delaware County. From Grammy-winning musicians to homegrown talent, the season offers so many ways to slow down and connect through live performance, dance, music, puppetry and more. Tickets and information are available now for all of these events at roxburyartsgroup.org or by calling (607) 326-7908.

ROXBURY ARTS CENTER 

5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY

 RAG and WIOX Community Radio Catskills present Homegrown Sounds

Saturday, May 23, 3-6 PM

Homegrown Sounds returns with rapid-fire review of the musicians who make our region sing. Fifteen-minute sets keep the energy high and you never know who'll blow you away next. Grab food and drinks, bring your crew, and soak in the sound of your community at full volume. Every ticket supports community radio and world-class arts programming in the rural Catskills.

American Patchwork Quartet

Friday, May 29, 7:30 PM

Sponsored by Birdsong Farm

Led by multi-GRAMMY® winner Clay Ross, American Patchwork Quartet unites four award winning artists from vastly different musical traditions—Carnatic violin, Japanese jazz bass, African American church-rooted drumming, and southern folk guitar—into a seamless whole. This ensemble reflects the ways that our country does not just blend cultures but weaves them into an intricate quilt that celebrates America's diverse histories and shared dreams.

Loco 7 Dance Puppet Theatre presents "Cause and Effect"

Saturday, July 25, 2 PM

Loco7's residency is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts - Special Opportunities to Targeted Opportunities

RAG is thrilled to host Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre for another residency this summer where they will develop and present their new piece "Cause and Effect." This innovative dance-puppet performance brings together rod puppetry, marionettes, dance, acrobatics, live original music, and video to explore the deep connections between humans, animals, and the environment.

Les Greene & The Swayzees

Friday, September 4, 7:30 PM

Sponsored by WIOX Community Radio Catksills

Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Les Greene delivers electrifying roots rock 'n' soul with his band The Swayzees. Raised on the sounds of Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding, Greene brings powerhouse vocals, compelling original songs, and high-energy presence to the stage like no other. Les played Little Richard in Baz Luhrmann's movie "Elvis" and his submission to NPR’s 2026 Tiny Desk’s competition was recently selected as a Top Shelf Feature. 

The Clements Brothers

Friday, September 25, 7:30 PM

Sponsored by Whritner Builders 

The Clements Brothers, George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass),are identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember, first entering the Americana music scene in 2012 as part of the internationally touring grass-roots band The Lonely Heartstring Band, with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. The brothers will present their powerful original songs and vocal harmonies only achievable by their identical voices.

Fiddlers! 33

Sunday, October 11

Sponsored by Sluiter Agency

This all-star lineup brings together Grammy-winning musicians and regional favorites for an afternoon of food, old time fiddle music, and community connection. Performances by Catskill Old Time Stringband, Laura Cortese, and Cathy & Marcy's Old Time Coalition plus food, a season long 50/50 raffle and more!

OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH 

Intersection of Route 36 and Cartwright Road, Denver, NY

The Old School Baptist Church's pristine acoustics and bucolic setting set the stage for magical and intimate performances by world-class chamber musicians.

Tomeka Reid/Marty Ehrlich Duo

Saturday, June 20, 7:30 PM

MacArthur Genius Award-winning cellist Tomeka Reid and renowned multi-instrumentalist Marty Ehrlich come together in an evening rich with improvisation. The duo will explore new compositions and protean works that honor cellist Abdul Wadud and saxophonist Julius Hemphill and will open new pathways to the concept of “now”. 

Basso Vox

Friday, July 3, 7:30 PM

Double bassist Nina Bernat and bassoonist Eleni Katz formed Basso Vox (Latin for "Bass Voice") after both won the prestigious Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, bringing their individual artistry together to reimagine the expressive possibilities of their bass instruments. Their performances showcase the often-overlooked melodic potential of the double bass and bassoon.

An Evening with Toby and Azalea Twining

Friday July 24, 7:30 PM

A benefit for the Roxbury Arts Group

Toby Twining and his daughter Azalea Twining offer an intimate program of iconic songs, from Kurt Weil’s songs for the stage to beloved Bebop and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. The evening also includes light fare, and beverages in the acoustically pristine Old School Baptist Church. 

Brooklyn-Cumaná: Jorge Glem and Sam Reider

Friday, July 31, 7:30 PM

What happens when a Venezuelan cuatro master meets an American accordion virtuoso? Brooklyn-Cumaná! Latin Grammy nominees Jorge Glem (C4 Trío) and Sam Reider (The Human Hands) weave Venezuelan rhythms with American jazz into their music that earned them a 2023 Latin Grammy nomination. Together they are creating music that's both a compelling experiment and an irresistible invitation to move.

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Community Drops Collective Water Banner Project 

A collaborative public art project inviting residents, youth, artists, and local businesses to express their connections to water and make a contribution to a project that is ultimately a visual expression of community.

Gathering Waters Community Celebration

A public community celebration of water that will mark the culmination of a week-long residency at RAG by multi-media artist Dennis RedMoon Darkeem who will be leading the Creative Waves camp and workshop programs and the Community Drops: Collective Water Banner Project. This event is an opportunity to collectively consider our relationship to water and witness the creativity and leadership of young artists while strengthening relationships across generations. Funded in part by a grant from the Catskills Watershed Corporation and generous donations from local farms, businesses, and community members.

33rd Annual Fiddlers! Festival Weekend Events

Saturday October 10

In partnership with Jay Gould Memorial Church

Instrumental and Dance Workshops, 11 AM-2 PM in Roxbury Arts Center and Jay Gould Memorial Church led by social music conductors Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Becky Hill, Rachel Eddy and Em Hammond. Check our website for details.

Open Jam 1-2:30 PM led by Catskill Old Time, Potluck 1-3 PM, and Square Dance with Cathy and Marcy’s Old Time Coalition 3-5 PM at the Carriage House of the Jay Gould Memorial Church

Audiences are invited to experience the transformative power of music and dance through visiting artist performances and community events. For ticket information, full performance schedules, and even more program information, please visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call (607) 326-7908.

About the Roxbury Arts Group:

For over four decades, the Roxbury Arts Group has been a cultural beacon in the Catskills, dedicated to enriching the creative spirit of the community through diverse and accessible arts programming. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, an anonymous foundation, Catskills Watershed Corporation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of our business sponsors and individual supporters.

American Patchwork Quartet photo credit Moto Rini Rudy

Tomeka Reid photo credit Michael Jackson

Les Greene