Chris Kaiser has been an actively performing drummer in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. With an approach deeply rooted in the blues, funk and swing genres, the Kaiser Beat never fails to get audiences up and dancing. His long time association with the Hudson Valley blues scene has led to working with many […]

1969-1973:  Marcus started gigging in Germany in jazz and soul bands on US military installations and German night clubs. 1973-1976:  Played in local Disco and dance bands in the Capital Region. 1976-1982:  5 years in USAF military field band at McGuire AFB, NJ 1982-2020:  Marcus has since performed and/or recorded locally with Cole Broderick, Nite […]

Ken Briggs started playing bass in Poughkeepsie, NY in the early 80’s. (“The Band”. Entity, Andy Follette & The Bluescasters).  In the late 80’s he then helped form horn bands in and around Hartford, Connecticut (Insight Jam Band & the Low Commotion band.) He then moved to the 518 Albany area and has performed in […]

Marla Briggs started singing in her church choir in Poughkeepsie, NY in the 80’s.  She also performed in the Hilltown Gospel Singers (w/ Karen Edson) starting in the late 90’s.  She now is one of our two featured female vocalists in Nite Train.  Marla is also featured on both the Nite Train’s debut CD “Best […]

Guitarist Paul Quigley has performed with the Glens Falls Symphony, the College of Saint Rose Camerata, and at the Saratoga Arts Center Theatre, Troy Music Hall,The Riverside Church Christ Chapel series, Bowdoin College Summer Chamber Music Festival, Lang Concert Hall at Hunter College, The Spanish Institute, Shakespeare & Company, and the Oberwald Concert Series in […]