The 209s

The 209s are a five-piece R&B band from the heart of the Hudson Valley, NY. Rooted in powerful vocals with rich harmonies and accompanied by organ, guitar, bass, and drums–The 209s have a repertoire of unique originals blended with soulful renditions of well-loved classics, mostly from the 60s and 70s. Bonded in friendship, the 209s come together to share the fruit of their community-minded music-making. 

Krisha Patenaude (songwriting/lead vocals/percussion)
Gabe Marquez (organ/piano/vocals) Jared Nelson (drums/vocals). Alex Endrez (bass/vocals) Dan Steen (lead guitar/vocals)

Inspirations: Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Tedeschi Trucks Band