Andy Friedman has been hailed as a “hot live act” (NPR), an “artistic visionary” (Gothamist) and a “gifted storyteller” (The New Yorker). For the latter, he has contributed cartoons, art, and writing since 2000. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and The Paris Review, among scores of others. His most recent set of painted baseball cards issued by Topps sold out in minutes. Friedman returns to the musical arena after a fourteen-year hiatus and will be accompanied by his band.

A limited-edition supply of 70 commemorative 4” x 7” physical tickets have been printed for this show and will be distributed to each online ticket holder at the door on the day of the performance. Tickets are also available to purchase and pickup in person at Upstate Sports Cards (1094 Morton Blvd) in Kingston until day of show. Tickets will not be delivered via mail or any other means. Purchased tickets left unclaimed after the show will be redistributed.

https://www.andyfriedman.net/bio

Hudson Valley songwriter Ryan Traster is a veteran of the American indie and roots scenes, with a catalog defined by nearly 20 sync placements and a two-decade trail of critically acclaimed releases. His 2026 EP, Lifers, produced by Kevin Bowe, signals a powerful shift back to his Americana and Country foundations.

Moving away from his recent lo-fi explorations, Lifers showcases a "Heartland" sound that pairs big, universal hooks with a voice that sits in the baritone pocket of Jakob Dylan and Tom Petty. Featuring his band The Lowlights, the record is the result of years of refinement following a period of health recovery and a series of demos cut for BMG. From the Minneapolis clubs where he cut his teeth to the songwriting rooms of Nashville, Traster’s music remains grounded in "emotional honesty" and the steady pulse of a touring musician who has seen it all.

https://www.ryantrasterandthelowlights.com/

Andy Friedman & the Bark Peelers / Ryan Traster

Andy Friedman & the Bark Peelers / Ryan Traster