Jazz Café opens April 5.

Since 2005, Lydia’s Cafe has earned the reputation for bringing top-tier jazz musicians in from around our area and NYC every Saturday night, presented in an intimate, friendly environment. Also known for their amazing Crispy Duck dinner, the two concepts have merged into Duck & Cover – jazz café.

Lydia’s is also Cannabis friendly, meaning we don’t dispense, we enjoy. Our outdoor cannabis lounge (located next door at our private residence) is the perfect place to hang between sets and our outdoor dining patio provides a place to schmooze with friends without disturbing the listening audience.

Menu items also feature Pan Seared Salmon, Grilled Pizza, Sirloin & Vegan Burgers, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes, Homemade Soups & Desserts.

Reservations are recommended and instead of a Cover charge, we suggest a minimum $20 donation.

Saturday Night Timetable (more or less)

6-7pm – dining/schmoozing

7pm – dinner set – live music (major schmoozing on the patio)

8:15(ish) – band break and Schmooze time

9pm – listening set – live music

Cannabising at the outdoor lounger – whenever, dude.

Saturday, July 5, 4-7 pm

Tribute to Rene Bailey feat. the Saints of Swing & Marty Elkins

The Saints of Swing, featuring Peter Tomlinson, piano; David Winograd, bass/tuba; Larry Balestra, drums; Dale DeMarco, saxes/clarinet/vocals; Barry Bryson, trumpet/vocals; Ken Foy, trombone/vocals; and Miss Marty Elkins on vocals. 

MANY GUEST ARTISTS EXPECTED TO JOIN IN THIS TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL!

Today is a tribute to the late Miss RENE BAILEY, who passed on February 28, 2025. Rene was the REAL THING, as she sang with Louis Armstrong and Sam Cooke, among many others!. At Lydia’s Cafe, a wonderful restaurant in Stone Ridge, NY. Come and eat, drink and listen! Great fun! Swing, Jazz, Romantic Ballads, Motown, Gospel. Come join us! & GET REAL HAPPY!

Buffet Menu for July 5 – $25

  • Fried Chicken
  • Smoked Ribs
  • Kale & Collard Greens w/ bacon
  • Ranch Beans
  • Vegan Romanian Veggie Bake
  • Vegan Chili
  • Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
  • Salad

Ala Carte prices available

Homemade Desserts – $10

Saturday, July 12, 7-10pm

Pleninger/McEvoy/Kincheloe

Explorations in jazz improvisation with some of the freshest voices on the scene today.

Peyton Pleninger – saxophone

Will McEvoy – bass

Bram Kincheloe – drums

Serving breakfast & lunch Tuesday-Sunday 7am-2pm

AirBnB – Cozy Cottage, great breakfast & live music

Superhosts – 5 star rating

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