BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.5//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157099@kingstonhappenings.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T142304Z URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/brendan-oshea-marji-zintz-in-the -garden/ SUMMARY:'Brendan O'Shea & Marji Zintz' In the Garden! DESCRIPTION:Originally from Killarney in the South-West of Ireland\, singer -songwriter Brendan O’Shea moved to the United States in the late 90’s . Since then\, he has become a veteran of New York City’s songwriter sce ne and released three albums which have garnered praise from critics and p ress around the world.Irish music magazine Hot Press rated his 2nd record Be Here Still an 8 1/2 out of 10 and XM Radio’s Mike Morrone called it o ne of his “ Favorite records of the year.”\nBrendan’s singing can al so be heard in such films as Ron Howard’s Academy Award nominated film B ackdraft and in the wildly successful Karen Gehres documentary Begging Nak ed. His songs are also featured on ABC’s docudrama Boston Med.\nBrendan has shared stages with The Frames\, The Swell Season\, Glen Hansard\, Cowb oy Junkies\, Elliott Smith\, Loudan Wainright\, and Interpol as well as ot her innovative contemporaries. In addition to headlining his own shows in both the United States and Europe\, he has embarked on 8 tours of Japan wi th the Trinity Dance Company as band leader .\nIn 2007 Brendan became a fo unding member of Fairplay Collective\, a unique endeavor in which songwrit ers come together to support and promote each other’s individual project s as independent artists. In 2008 Brendan\, and Karl Geary (Sin-e) began h osting a Sunday night concert series in NYC’s East Village called the Sc ratcher Sessions which features musicians from around the world.Four self produced Albums and various other recordings for film \, plays and Dance h e has moved to Woodstock ny where the mountains meet the river valley and is writing songs for his next release.\nhttps://brendanosheamusic.com/\nMA RJI ZINTZAcoustic guitarist and vocalist Marji Zintz \, living and perform ing in the Catskills/Hudson Valley region of New York\, is a captivating i nterpreter of song whose performances blend the intimacy of folk\, the sop histication of jazz\, and the heartfelt storytelling of the singer-songwri ter tradition. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley\, she has built a devot ed following for her warm\, clear voice and deeply sensitive musicianship\ , bringing fresh life to everything from beloved standards to unexpected c ontemporary gems.\nWith an ear for the emotional core of a song\, Marji de livers performances that feel both personal and universal\, drawing audien ces in with her subtle phrasing and unforced authenticity. “Marji puts a n indelibly personal stamp on songs from such diverse writers as Aimee Man n\, Mark Knopfler\, and George Gershwin...and accompanies her voice with s ophisticated and skillful guitar work.” ~The Folk Project\nOver the year s\, Marji has performed in a wide range of settings—from intimate house concerts to large festivals—sharing the stage with celebrated artists an d delighting listeners with her nuanced artistry. Whether she’s performi ng solo\, collaborating with other musicians\, or recording in the studio\ , Marji brings to each moment a rare combination of technical skill\, emot ional insight\, and a deep love of the craft of music-making.\nIn addition to her extensive solo work\, Marji is currently part of an exciting proje ct\, “ Becoming Human \,” with Jim Kunkel on guitars and Mickey Kopcha k on effects &\; bass and vocals\, and occasionally Larry Balestra or M ike LaRocco on drums/percussion\, performing original songs of observation \, realization\, and transformation. Becoming Human defies categorization\ , but it has the improvisational feel of jazz and the soulful feeling of f olk/rock/alternative.\nMarji\, along with Dorraine Scofield \, also contri butes backing vocals to Tannersville \, an Americana band fronted by Scott Williams \, that blends roots\, folk\, and rock influences into a rich\, soulful sound. With her evocative vocals and deft guitar work\, she helps bring the band’s original songs to life\, capturing stories of longing\, resilience\, and connection. Performing at venues and festivals throughou t the region\, Tannersville showcases Marji’s ability to weave harmonies and heartfelt expression into music that resonates deeply with audiences. \nhttps://www.marjizintz.com/\n\nFriday\, June 26thGates: 5pm/Show: 6 - 9p m$20 Suggested Donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingstonhappenings.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/06/718871100_1405949474924481_6641272502435021139_n.jpg CATEGORIES:@Featured,@Newsletter,Music,Nightlife and entertainment LOCATION:Colony Woodstock NY\, 22 Rock City Rd\, Woodstock\, New York\, Uni ted States GEO:42.0424924;-74.11799489999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=22 Rock City Rd\, Woodstock \, New York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Colony Woodstock NY :geo:42.0424924,-74.11799489999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR