Only MW solo and band dates, and SongSmith shows are listed here. Please email info@markwest.in if you want to know where I'm sitting in or playing sideman.

SongSmith closes out our successful first season with Liz Kelly and the Better Half. Liz is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has toured and performed nationwide. She has opened for acts such as Gavin Degraw, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, and performed with musicians such as Melissa Ferrick, Jill Sobule, Travis Morrison of The Dismemberment Plan, Chris Pureka, Joan as Police Woman, and many others. She has has released two full length albums and two singles which can be found on iTunes and Spotify.  We've also got some very special surprises planned for our season finale show, so you'll definitely want to be in the studio audience for this one.  Get tickets now at the SongSmith website - this show will fill fast!

Episode 6 of SongSmith features the legendary Jake Holmes.  Jake's long and storied career has taken him from the coffee houses of Bleecker Street to the jingle houses of Madison Avenue.  His songs have been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin, and there are stories behind them all.  He's currently creating Broadway musicals and performing spoken word poetry.  You won't want to miss this fascinating evening!

Tiny Rhino is Mark Westin, Steve Giordano and Mighty George Schaefer playing uninhibited rocknroll with blues, grooves and fun!

Come welcome the Rhino back from hibernation.  Horns Up!!!

The July episode of SongSmith features composer Jeremy Schonfeld performing and talking about his diverse influences, from rock n'roll to Broadway show tunes.  This is a live show that will also be streamed on the web.  Tickets to be in the studio audience are free but very limited and will fill up. Visit songsmith.live for details about how to claim your seats.

May's SongSmith features Jeff Wilkinson performing and talking about his new album Hill No Passing.  This is a live show that will also be streamed on the web.  Tickets to be in the studio audience are free but very limited and will fill up. Visit songsmith.live to RSVP

April's SongSmith features Mimi Sun Longo of MSL performing and talking about her album Fated/Faded.  This is a live show that will also be streamed on the web.  Tickets to be in the studio audience are free but very limited and will fill up. Visit songsmith.live to RSVP

The March episode of SongSmith features Sara Milonovich of Daisycutter performing and talking about the band's upcoming album Northeast.  This is a live show that will also be streamed on the web.  Tickets to be in the studio audience are free but very limited and will fill up.  To get yours please RSVP at this link: http://evite.me/hVWw9xr7Gg

Join us for the premiere of SongSmith, a new streaming video series featuring original songwriters from the Hudson Valley, hosted by Mark Westin.  The first episode features Stephen Clair performing and talking about his upcoming Malcolm Burn-produced album.  This is a live show that will also be streamed on the web.  Tickets to be in the studio audience are free but very limited and will fill up.

Semi-known fact:  I performed at Dogwood on the very first night of its existence.  This anniversary show will bring back those of us who were there at the very beginning to celebrate our favorite musical hang and the great people who have kept it happening for these past six years.  Come out for what's sure to be a great time where literally anything can happen, and probably will.

I'll be playing my new single "Cat in the Moon" and other songs s a benefit for Mid Hudson Animal Aid.  Come out and support a great cause.

ReBurt performs as part of a benefit to raise funds for our friend Andrew Rouse's cancer recovery.

Back again as part of this singer/songwriter round.  May be a few surprises at this one.

I'm doing a solo show of new and old songs at this great Lower East Side venue.  It's early enough that you can come out on a schoo night, kids, so I'd love to see you there!

Come out and stock up on local goods and local music with ReBurt.

I'm returning to this great songwriter night at an intimate basement bar.  I play at 9 but come at 8 to see my friends Richard and Suzanne who write killer songs.

We're back with Bacharach!  It's Valentine's week and what the world needs now is love, sweet love.  Come enjoy Burt and Hal's classic tunes with someone special.

Come join me for a great outdoor festival in the beautiful Hudson Valley

I'm part of a great songwriter night with some old friends. It's an early show and it will start promptly so there's no excuse to miss it.  

Burt Bacharach's many hit songs defined the sound of American pop music in the 60s and 70s.  Come hear these classic tunes refreshed for today's ears.

Betty hits the Lower East Side, just two blocks from where I spent most of my youth.  If places like this had been there then, I might never have left.  Come see us rock the gentry.

This is a beautiful venue with a nice stage and great sound.  Don't miss this one!!

Painted Betty loves Dogwood and it's always a great gig in this room.

Painted Betty returns to Whistling Willie's for the usual raucous dance party good time.

Painted Betty returns to the Wherehouse.  Fine craft beers and great food. Come hang.

Part of the Music and Wine series, featuring a pig roast by the great Birdsall House of Peekskill.  Eat great food, taste great wine, hear great music.  What could be better than that??

Advance tickets on sale CLICK HERE
Reserve a good table now so you won't worry when you get there.

Betty takes Brewster for the first time.  Two sets starting at 8p.

I'm part of this Sunday series at the wonderful Towne Crier at its new home in Beacon.  Sharing the stage with Peter Calo and Marji Zintz, two excellent writers and performers.  Dinner and cocktails available, reserve in advance by clicking here

Painted Betty's first time in Mount Kisco. C'mon out all ye eastern HV homies!

Painted Betty plays a very special benefit dinner dance for the Beacon Sloop Club and the Sloop Woody Guthrie.  Come eat, drink and dance as we honor the legacy of Pete Seeger.

Reservations required by February 24th. Reservations received by Feb. 12 are eligible for a drawing for a pair of tickets to the Woody Guthrie Award ceremony recognizing Pete Seeger, Feb 22 at Symphony Space in NYC. Reserve online: http://woodydinner.brownpapertickets.com/
Space is limited, so reserve now!

Painted Betty plays two sets at the hometown haunt.  A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Painted Betty returns to rock the Chance Theater.  We're on a bill with top Guns n' Roses tribute band Appetite For Destruction, plus Poison'd and Down To The Bricks.  If you like it hard and loud, come check it out.

Painted Betty rocks Beacon's (and my) favorite bar. Great sound, great drinks, great vibe.  This is sure to be a fun show.

Betty hits the city. Be there. 

Once again, I'll be playing my songs and selected covers for your imbibing entertainment.

Spill the wine, dig that Betty.  We'll be doing a couple sets.

Foodstock is a charity event to benefit the Foodbank of the Hudson Valley.  Several bands starting at 5:30, Painted Betty hits at 10p.  Great way to spend your Saturday night

First time at this venue, and Betty is Bent on Bringing Forth Bluster to the Borough of Chester.

With Betty in Beacon

Betty returns to Willie's for a groovy evening.

I'll be playing a few sets of my songs, plus selected covers at this groovy winery.  Great vibe, nice people, and the wine ain't bad either.

On guitar with Painted Betty for a funkin' swingin' rockin' good time.

With Raquel Vidal and the Monday Men.  A great outdoor venue at the old settlement camp. 5 bands, we're on at 7.