Singer-Songwriter Francesca Beghe with Matt Cusson

Hudson Valley singer-songwriter and recording artist Francesca Beghe, who has opened for Jerry Garcia, appeared on The Tonight Show, and wrote a Joe Cocker song for Hollywood hit movie The Bodyguard, continues her career resurgence, joined by a world-class band and special guest opener Matt Cusson, who has performed with Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera. The hit-making talent behind her have played with the likes of Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Carol King, Steely Dan, and Celine Dion. Her "breathtaking voice," as one critic called it, has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Carly Simon.