Live Music

The Idylls are vocalist Cathy Crisci and Tom Biller on guitar/vocals. This bluesy yet spirited acoustic duo covers an eclectic blend of classic rock through the decades, along with Motown, oldies, 80s hits, deep cuts  and much more. Tom fell in love with the guitar at a very young age after seeing the Beatles on TV. Showing musical aptitude in elementary school, his parents wanted him to play the violin, but he explained he would much rather pursue the guitar. His first teacher taught him the chords to “Hey Jude”, and he was hooked. Further studies included a variety of different styles and genres including folk, country, rock, and pop. Tom has been playing both electric and acoustic guitars in these genres since 1978. Cathy has been actively performing for three decades. Growing up the daughter  of a band instructor and an artist, her love of music was cultivated early on, including a combination of classical music and Broadway, jazz standards, oldies, and her Mom’s Beatles collection on vinyl. Classically trained, she studied both voice and clarinet, participating in concert/marching band, chorus, select choir, and musical theater throughout her education, including her college years at SUNY Oneonta. Over the past 25 years, Cathy has been a lead singer in dozens of cover groups and ensembles in the city and locally, including her bands The Jupiters (Oneonta), Luxe (Astoria, Queens) and acoustic duo The Idylls. While living in Queens, she sang and composed/performed clarinet instrumentals for various original projects and recordings. One of the original albums she was a part of featured guest artist, the late Irish singer-songwriter and musician Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. Now residing in Oneonta with her husband, she enjoys collaborating with a host of talented musicians from across the region.

Hyuna Park Jazz pianist - w/ Swiss-born trombonist Amadis Dunkel, NIck Anderson on drums and bassist Evan Jagels “Hyuna Park has amazing facility, a beautiful sound and great musical ideas.” — Bruce Barth “Hyuna Park is a beautiful new voice on the piano. She plays with a feeling and maturity that is rare.” — Vincent Herring An  award-winning jazz pianist, Hyuna Park’s musical universe is both deeply connected to New York and its vibrant jazz tradition while at the  same time embracing her Korean and classical roots. She was the 2018 winner of the International Women in Jazz (IWJ) festival as well as the Jimmy Heath Award. She has graced the stage with Grammy award-winners such as Linda Oh, Luis Bonilla, Michael Mossman and Vincent Herring and performed at notable venues like the Kennedy Center and the French Embassy in Washington D.C., the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium, and at the UN as well as a number of Embassies and Cultural Centers throughout NYC.

6 solo musicians & 6 bands. Winner of each category gets to play at the 2026 City Of The Hills Arts Fest. ($200 for solo, $600 for band) Donations at the door (donate what you can) and a raffle!!

Half a Pow is an alternative Oneonta rock band with jazz rock / psychedelic grooves. Danceable tunes, thoughtful lyrics. Michael Suchorsky, cut a legend touring and recording with and deeply influencing Lou Reed, Don Cherry, Everyman Band, and many others.

Mark Ferrara’s bold, original guitar stylings - hummable and unforgettable.

Jennie Williams’ - powerful vocals / lyrical poetry.

Scott Williams of NYC Buddy Scott Trio, Audio Artists, and “Still Life with Dog"on bass.

Philip Sirianni on jazz keys.