At the heyday of Rondout ribaldry, Kingston boasted 22 breweries to quench canawlers' thirsts. Cheers then to brewer Tom Keegan and crew for keeping Kingston brewing alive. Not just tasting good, Keegan's has good taste in music, with bluegrass by Two-Dollar Goat (Feb. 4) and rock'n'roll with Panama LTD (Feb. 11). Fresh "growlers," t-shirts and other paraphernalia go down easy with samples of Old Capital, Hurricane Kitty, and Mother's Milk. Catchy radio ads, too Free. Kingston. (845) 331-2739. www.keeganales.com.

America's best Pink Floyd experience, The Machine has toured coast-to-coast for nearly 20 years. Their next show at The Chance recreates Floyd's 1978 Animals tour and features a new interstellar light show. Check out keyboardist (and Newburgh homey) Neil Alexander as he matches Gilmour's guitar solos note-for-note on a vintage Roland digi-synth, shoulder-slung like a rock axe should be. $15. Poughkeepsie. (845) 471-1966. www.themachinelive.com.

It boggles the mind that a musical innovator like Pauline Oliveros resides and performs here in Kingston. Forward-thinkers, techies, and heads alike will bug out to this scenario for the senses by artists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Featuring video Installations by Olivia Robinson and Kyra Garrigue and multi-media performances by Ms. Oliveros along with Diana Slattery, vocalist Caterina De Re, Brandon Seekin (electronics), and Marshall Trammell (pocket trumpet). $10 ($8 students/seniors). Kingston. (845) 338-5984. www.deeplistening.org.

This rare edition of a performer checks into Hyde Park's Free Library and invites her many followers to a 3-hour songwriting workshop from 1-4pm. ($35 workshop fee includes admission to the evening's performance. Reservations are required by emailing to HPFLConcerts@aol.com.) $8 (performance only). Hyde Park. (845) 229-7791. www.sloanwainwright.com.

Pianist and Ulster resident Bill Gulino has more credits than a Hollywood epic. A student (remarkably) of piano legend Teddy Wilson, Gulino went on to perform with the Platters, dozens of vocal stars, and was even Donald & Ivana Trump's personal music director. Celebrate with your sweetheart two nights of wine and roses at the picturesque Mohonk Mountain House. Call for reservations. New Paltz. (845) 255-1000. www.billgulino.com.

Radio programmers and A&R reps take note: why Ms. Denhert is not yet a major-label star remains a mystery to NH. With funky attitude, irresistible songwriting and a top-notch band, KJ makes national acts look like bar bands. The ever-generous Full Moon Resort presents a hot winter night to remind you that the funk still lies just beneath the snow line. No cover. Oliverea. (845) 254-5117. www.kjdenhert.com.

With Jen Starr and Callie Hershey. According to Bar herself, "the acoustics in the [Woodstock Artists' Association] space are fabulous and we will be doing a lot, if not all, of the program without a PA, which is a rare treat." Seats in this Tinker Street gallery space are limited, so call for reservations. $25 (includes artists' reception). Woodstock. (845) 679-2940. www.barscott.com.