Caroga Arts Collective at Glen

Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo at The Glen Conservancy Hall, August 23, 3:00 pm

Experience the soulful sounds of the Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo—Valerie & Benedict Turner—live at The Glen Conservancy Hall—on Saturday, August 23, from 3:00 to 5:00pm at 1538 NY State Route 161, Hamlet of Glen, Fultonville, NY.

The award-winning Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo, featuring Valerie and Benedict Turner, serves as a premier ambassador of Country Blues, intricate Piedmont-style fingerpicking, and traditional roots percussion. As recipients of the prestigious Jalopy Folk Award and inductees into the New York Blues Hall of Fame, they are more than performers – they are storytellers and cultural historians. With a mission to celebrate the profound contributions of early African American artists, the duo brings the “hey-day” of the 1920s and 30s to life. They weave rich, historical anecdotes into every performance, delivering world-class musicianship to both domestic and international stages. Their dedication ensures these essential cultural narratives remain vibrant for modern audiences. The Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo is also featured in the award-winning documentary, A Man Called Hurt: The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt. Now part of the Music to Life Juried Artist roster, the Turners continue their global mission to honor African American musical heritage and the pioneers who shaped the blues. 

The venue, Conservancy Hall,  is a former branch of the Dutch Reformed Church, built in 1830. The structure, which seats over 100 and is ADA accessible, is located at 1538 State Route 161 in the hamlet of Glen, Montgomery County. It is a major element of the Glen National Register Historic District, which was created in 2001. The Hall was acquired by The Glen Conservancy in 2014 and is continuing to undergo restoration. Take a look at the newly restored iconic 1830s windows, restored by Alden Witham, recipient of the Preservation Leagues, Preservation Trades Award, 2026.

Tickets for the event are $20 ($15 for students and seniors), and may be purchased at the door or online at https://www.glenconservancy.com/

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

This event is a unique opportunity for the community to experience a living piece of musical heritage. 

For more information, please contact Wanda Burch, 518-922-7051, ronwan47@icloud.com