TEMPO Concert Hall ~ Doors 6 PM | Show at 7 PM

Join master singer-songwriter Steve Earle for an intimate solo and acoustic concert to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, Steve Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

The proceeds of this concert will directly benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River through education, advocacy, sailing, and music, and is a project of the Clearwater Festival. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of founder Pete Seeger’s first fundraising concerts for the sloop, and the start of Clearwater’s musical heritage that continues to this day.

This concert is made possible by the support and partnership of Radio Kingston and TEMPO Performing Arts Center.

BENEFIT TICKETS AVAILABLE:

VIP Supporter $250: This ticket includes designated seating close to the stage, a meet and greet with Steve Earle, plus 2 tickets to sail aboard the Sloop Clearwater during the 2026 sailing season.
Supporter $110: Open seating in the general audience
Community Access ticket $65: In alignment with Clearwater's mission, this ticket is priced to support accessibility of music programming. Limited tickets available.

About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Hudson River through education, advocacy, sailing, and music. The organization owns and operates the historic 106′ Hudson River sloop, Clearwater. Launched in 1969, Clearwater has welcomed aboard over half a million guests and is recognized as America’s Environmental Flagship and carries a powerful message of environmental advocacy.

About Tempo Performing Arts Center
TEMPO Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue and music education center located in the historic Trinity Methodist Church in Kingston's Rondout District. TEMPO's mission is to build community through the shared love of music by providing a safe space, open and accessible to all, where artists can write, perform, and record, where students can learn their craft, and where the community can gather, connect, and celebrate. The center features a 250-seat performance space, music classrooms, recording studios, and aims to become a world-renowned performing arts center in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

TEMPO is a project of the Kingston Music Initiative (KMI).
Kingston Music Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS. Our EIN is 99-0864420. Contributions to Kingston Music Initiative are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

An Evening with Steve Earle: A Solo & Acoustic Benefit Concert for Clearwater

An Evening with Steve Earle: A Solo & Acoustic Benefit Concert for Clearwater