Music Events
Rockin' Jake Band
Monday, September 15, 2025 • 6:00pm
Rockin' Jake Band performing LIVE on Monday, September 15th Celebrating "The Big Fellah's 63rd Lap Around The Sun" and a reason to get out of the log cabin on a Monday night....Rockin' Jake spent many years in New Orleans performing on the harmonica before settling in Florida to perform even more on the harmonica and now he and the band are gonna let it all hang out in the Catskill Mountains
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A Birthday Bash with LIVE music, bbq, refreshments & bowling.
Nick Moss Band Feat. Dennis Gruenling
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • 7pm
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th for a rare Catskill Mountains mid-week Chicago Blues performance by the Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling
$30.00 Online $35.00 @door if available
This will be a back room performance from the bowling approaches to accommodate more guests and to make it easier to get to the bar:>)
Nick Moss first made a name for himself playing bass for bluesman Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins who encouraged Nick to unleash his fire and passion.
From there, Moss was chosen by Willie “Big Eyes” Smith former drummer for Muddy Waters to join his Legendary Blues Band, but Smith insisted Moss switch to guitar. Blues icon Jimmy Rogers (whose best known songs included "Walking By Myself" and "Ludella") hired Moss as his touring guitarist, mentoring him on the blues lifestyle along the way. Today, Moss’ blistering fretwork, impassioned, soul-charged vocals and memorable original songs place him in a league of his own.
Dennis Gruenling, Moss’ friend of over 20 years, is considered among today’s most innovative and creative blues harmonica players. His high-energy, full-throttle reed work has earned him comparisons to many of the greats, including the late James Cotton. A self-taught player and a natural entertainer with seven solo albums and numerous guest appearances to his credit, Gruenling’s giant, fat-toned harp work, raw-boned singing and untamed energy are a perfect foil for Moss’ inspired guitar playing and straight-from-the-shoulder blues vocals. Vintage Guitar says, “Gruenling’s harp, along with the Midwestern intensity of Moss’ blues guitar, is pure ecstasy.”
Enjoy a mid-week music vacation in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains of New York
Toronzo Cannon
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 7:00pm
Join us on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm for a LIVE smokin' Chicago Blues performance by Toronzo Cannon in the backroom with band on the bowling alley approaches allowing for more space for dancing and arm wrestling.
Tickets: $30.00 Online, $35.00 At-Door If Available
Toronzo Cannon was born in Chicago on February 14, 1968, and grew up in the shadows of the notoriously tough Robert Taylor Homes. Theresa's Lounge, one of the city's most famous South Side blues clubs, was close by. As a child, Cannon would stand on the sidewalk outside the club's door, soaking up the live blues pouring out, while trying to sneak a glance inside at larger-than-life bluesmen like Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. He also heard plenty of blues records growing up in his grandfather's home, and listened to soul, R&B and contemporary rock on the radio.
"I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just listened to," says cliché-defying, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. With his richly detailed, truth-telling original songs, blistering, inventive guitar work and impassioned vocals, Cannon is on the cutting edge of today's contemporary blues scene and is known as one of the genre's most creative artists. His sound is inspired by his heroes, including Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Albert King, Son Seals and Jimi Hendrix. On his third Alligator Records album, Shut Up And Play!, Cannon blazes his own path with 11 emotionally-charged originals. From serious to humorous, his imaginative songs are fueled by his powerful, cathartic guitar solos and his soulfully authoritative voice.
Make it a mid-week mini vacation to the beautiful Catskill Mountains of New York.
Open Mic Night - Hosted by New Orleans Musician John Paul Carmody
Every Thursday • 7:00pm
Calling all abilities... vocalists, solo musicians, bands, comedians, poets and jugglers. We have in-house sound, drum kit and upright piano - bring your own amps.
Very informal so just show up and we will get you on the list... some nights packed and some nights intimate – it's the Catskills.
Calling all Performers
The Ark Bowl & BBQ is always seeking local solo and bands, traveling solo acts and bands as well as other entertainment performers and acts such as comedians, spoken word and theatre.
Please email us at TheArkBowl@aol.com any available performance video clips, availability and fee.