Chris Murphy, Violinist, Live at Catskill Brewery
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Join us at Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor, NY for an afternoon of live music featuring Chris Murphy, violinist, performing Friday, April 25th from 2–5 PM in the taproom.
Known for his expressive playing and genre-spanning style, Chris Murphy brings a dynamic live performance that pairs perfectly with an afternoon at the brewery. Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, meeting friends, or looking for live music in the Catskills, this is an ideal way to spend a spring afternoon.
Live Music in the Catskills at Catskill Brewery
Catskill Brewery is proud to host live music events featuring talented regional and touring musicians. Chris Murphy’s violin performance offers a relaxed yet engaging soundtrack while you enjoy:
- Fresh Catskill Brewery beers on tap
- A welcoming taproom atmosphere
- Scenic Livingston Manor surroundings
- Local food options and community vibes
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
Event Details
- Artist: Chris Murphy (Violin)
- Date: Friday, April 25 2026
- Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Catskill Brewery
- Address: 672 Old ROute 17, Livingston Manor, NY
No tickets required—just come early, grab a seat, and enjoy the music.
Make a Day of It in Livingston Manor
Looking for things to do in the Catskills this spring? Pair live music at Catskill Brewery with a day exploring Livingston Manor, including local shops, outdoor recreation, and great food.
Mark your calendar and join us for live violin music with Chris Murphy at Catskill Brewery on April 25th.
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ABOUT CHRIS
In another era, I would have played square dances, been a court musician, or a circus fiddler, and loved every minute of it,” says veteran LA violinist and songwriter Chris Murphy, whose spirited and haunting original music bends genres and even centuries with ease.
Murphy grew up in an Irish-Italian family near New York City, surrounded by the disparate sounds of his neighbors’ traditional music: Italian mandolin songs, pulsing Latin rhythms, and bracing Irish rounds. Eventually falling under the spell of late, great multi-instrumentalist David Lindley (Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan) Murphy went on to explore Turkish and Indian music at Bard College, and studied composition at Boston’s prestigious New England Conservatory of Music.
Since then, Murphy has hypnotized crowds in more than forty US states, done extensive tours of England, Belgium , and The Netherlands, and amassed a breathtakingly deep catalog of over 500 works. His over fifteen original albums—including 2023’s brilliant “The Road & the Stars”—boast A-list players from the Tom Waits band, Wilco, X, The Desert Rose Band, Elvis Costello, and the Buena Vista Social Club.
“To me, music is liquid,” Murphy explains thoughtfully. “I’ll twist and turn, and hammer and mold, and shape, cut, and paste the music to create a fresh experience for my audience at all costs.”
A MODERN-DAY TROUBADOR
Chris Murphy is that rare breed of musician who easily creates and performs in many music worlds. As he searches for new ways to communicate through music, fusing styles, and techniques from across the globe — a unique fabric of world music, he calls it — Murphy finds his element on the stage, where spontaneity and improvisation reign.
“To me, the music is liquid, and I’m looking for some kind of experience,” he says. “I’ll twist and turn, hammer and mold, shape, cut and paste the music to do that. We’ve never done a song the same way twice.”
