NFAC: A Night of Real NYC Blues at North Fork Arts Center

The North Fork Arts Center is hosting ‘NFAC: A Night of Real NYC Blues’ on Aug. 23, 2025. The night will be filled with unforgettable blues music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is headlined by Blues People, a band that has made waves in the metro area with their powerful live shows and top-tier musicianship. They are winners of the 2023 and 2024 North Jersey Blues Society International Blues Challenge and were semifinalists at the 2024 and 2025 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis.

Opening the night will be the New Moon Acoustic Blues Duo, led by guitarist and vocalist Karl Schwarz. They deliver high-energy traditional blues in the style of legends like Reverend Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, and R.L. Burnside.

Also opening is the Michael Hill Duo, featuring New York’s own Michael Hill and Pete Cummings on bass. Hill is known for his fiery guitar playing, compelling storytelling, and genre-blending sound.

The event is not free and tickets are priced at $50. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind night on the North Fork!