Haley Heynderickx writes songs that feel like they grew in a garden somewhere, patient and organic and slightly wild around the edges. The Portland-based singer-songwriter has earned a devoted following for her ability to craft folk music that is both deeply personal and strangely universal, and on April 19, she brings that gift to Assembly in Kingston for what should be a captivating evening.
About Haley Heynderickx
Haley Heynderickx is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Portland, Oregon, whose music lives in the fertile space between folk, indie rock, and something harder to name. Her songwriting is both intimate and expansive, moving from quiet vulnerability to unexpected intensity within the span of a single song. She plays a nylon-string guitar with a technique that is both rhythmically inventive and emotionally expressive, and her voice carries a warmth that makes even her most complex compositions feel accessible. Her live performances have a reputation for silencing rooms, not through volume but through the kind of honesty that commands attention.
The Venue
Assembly in Kingston is one of the Hudson Valley’s most exciting newer venues, a space that has quickly become a destination for artists who value sound quality and audience engagement. The room has an intimacy that suits songwriters and acoustic performers particularly well, and the Kingston arts community has embraced it as a hub for creative programming. For an artist like Heynderickx, whose music rewards close listening, Assembly provides the perfect conditions.
Tickets & Details
Haley Heynderickx plays Assembly in Kingston on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. Check the link for current pricing and availability. Get tickets.
Some shows are about the spectacle and some are about the silence between the notes. This is the second kind, and I mean that as high praise. Haley Heynderickx is one of those rare songwriters who can make a room full of people hold their breath, and Assembly is the kind of space where that magic can actually happen. If you appreciate folk music that takes risks and rewards patience, put this one on your calendar. Kingston in spring, a great room, and songs that stay with you. That is a fine evening. The Hudson Valley folk scene continues to grow in depth and quality, and shows like this at Assembly are a big part of why Kingston has become such an exciting destination for music lovers.