Andy Follette Autographed Guitar Raffle

In April of this year, the Hudson Valley Blues community lost a good friend. Guitarist, teacher, and mentor Andy Follette lost his battle with cancer, leaving a big hole in the heart of his family, friends and fellow musicians. Over the years Andy’s contribution to the Blues was monumental, helping musicians, new and old, perfect their skills and keep the legacy of Blues music alive.

As a mentor, he gave generously of his time, his knowledge, and his heart. So many musicians are better, stronger, and more confident because Andy believed in them.

To support his family and honor his memory, The Up the River Blues Festival in Ossining, NY, in partnership with Gullotta House, will be raffling off a custom built, autographed guitar.

All proceeds from this raffle will be received by the family of Andrew R. Follette.

There are over Thirty signatures of stellar Blues musicians on this one-of-a-kind instrument, including:

Dion DiMucci

John Primer

Curtis Sagado

Supa Chiken

Bette Smith

Reverend Payton

Big Lou (Sirius XM)

Keb Mo

Kirk Yano (Grammy awarded producer)

Solomon Hicks

Shemekia Copeland

and MORE!

Tickets are available through this website and will be available for purchase in person at the 2026 Up the River Blues Festival, Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in Louis Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining, NY, noon through 6:00pm.

The winner of this custom guitar will be chosen at random, drawn by a representative of Festival sponsor ENU Builds prior to the last artists taking the stage, approximately 6:20pm.

You do not need to be present during the drawing. If you are not present during the drawing, you will be contacted and arrangements will be made to turn over possession of this stunning keepsake guitar.