Steven Bernstein live in Woodstock

Experience Steven Bernstein live on December 31st

Steven Bernstein is a New York-based musician known for his work spanning jazz, klezmer, blues, and rock traditions. He frequently employs a distinctive muted trumpet style and is recognized for leading several ensembles including Spanish Fly, Sexmob, and the Hot 97 Orkestra. His compositions often blend improvisation with meticulously arranged scores, drawing on a diverse range of influences from early American music to contemporary sounds. Bernstein has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, and Henry Rollins.

Levon Helm Studios, located in Woodstock, New York, was established by the late Levon Helm, drummer and vocalist for The Band. Originally Barn A on Helm’s property, it was converted into a professional recording studio in the late 1970s. The studio became renowned for its warm acoustics and intimate atmosphere, frequently hosting performances and recordings by notable musicians following Helm's career with The Band. Following Helm’s passing in 2012, the studio continued operation under the direction of his daughter Amy Helm and partner Byron Isaacs, maintaining its role as a creative hub and performance space deeply connected to American roots music.