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By SHERYL HUNTER

The Franklin County Community Chorus will raise its voices together in song and welcome in the holiday season when it holds its annual winter concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Greenfield High School. The chorus will deliver a program of...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Enjoy your Thanksgiving feasting with family and friends because the holiday season officially kicks off tomorrow. For many people this is their favorite time of year, and if you count yourself in that category you will have plenty to enjoy in the...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Many years ago, Gordon Kramer of Leverett, a singer, guitarist, and leader of the Leonard Cohen tribute band, The Secret Chord, first heard the music of the Canadian singer-songwriter. “I first saw Leonard perform when I was a teenager, early in both...

By SHERYL HUNTER

November is typically one of the quieter months for live music, so it seemed like a good time to catch up on some new music. All of the music I mention below is available on all major streaming platforms, so you might want to add these to your...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Stephanie Marshall, Katie Clarke and Jenny Goodspeed formed the Boxcar Lilies back in 2009, drawn together by their shared love of three-part harmony and roots music. Accompanying themselves on guitar, claw hammer banjo, electric bass, and washboard,...

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After a limited opening last year, the Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse, held at the Wendell Town Hall, is ready to return to a full schedule. Briezyjane and the Hurricane will kick off the 2024/2025 season in fine style on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30...

By SHERYL HUNTER

It promises to be a special night of music when a group of talented local and regional singer-songwriters come together at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. to pay tribute to the great Lucinda Williams. The show is part...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Playing in a punk band with your dad is rather unusual — even more so if you are only 9 years old. But for Pema Crigler, the lead singer of the Greenfield-based punk band Rocking Puppies, it’s not only a normal thing to do, it’s a lot of fun.Pema and...

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With his dynamic harp playing and singing, combined with his charismatic stage presence, bluesman James Montgomery has been winning over crowds for over 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down.“I’m on the ‘Too Stupid to Stop Tour,’” Montgomery...

By SHERYL HUNTER

The pandemic took its toll on musicians everywhere, but the Americana quintet Fruition managed to emerge from their forced time off the road fully recharged and sounding better than ever.The band, who have been together for over 15 years, recently...

By SHERYL HUNTER

It’s never easy to bid farewell to summer, and fortunately, there are a few summer music series chugging along, providing us with a last gasp of the warm weather months before we have to resign ourselves to life in the great indoors. Let’s take a look...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When you hear the word orchestra, you immediately think of classical music. When you attend a concert by the Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra (HVGO), you are likely to hear something from a composer like Beethoven, but the group might also play an...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When the RPM Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary this Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31 to Sept. 1) at the Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club in Montague, you can be sure they will live up to their reputation as “the heaviest party of the summer.” The festival,...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Before diving into Mark Schwaber’s new release, “Glacier,” I suggest you put on your headphones or earbuds, as this record is best experienced when you can listen closely. On the 11 tracks here, Schwaber, who lives in Greenfield, utilizes various...

By SHERYL HUNTER

“Rooted in love and positivity” are the guiding words behind the Charlemont Reggae Festival. Now in its 26th year, the festival will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. For the first time, the reggae festival will run for two days...

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When synth-pop duo Home Body returns to Peskeompskut Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, it will be their fifth time playing at the park’s bandshell. Home Body (Haley Morgan and Eric Hnatow) are not only the headliners but also the curators of the Home...

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Since moving to Greenfield in 2020, Mpress Bennu Nembhard has worked hard to make the town a better place. She has done this through her job as chair of Greenfield’s human rights commission, becoming president-elect of the Franklin Country Rotary...

By SHERYL HUNTER

A year ago, Eric Coles launched 413Ska, an event production and marketing organization in Northampton. He booked his first show at JJ’s Tavern in Florence. It was a small show but it was a start, and over time the shows and audiences have grown. He’s...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Despite the oppressive heat, July has been a good month for music fans, and it only gets better in the weeks ahead. As the month is ending, it’s almost time for the second event in the Off the Common summer music series. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Shelburne Falls is always a great place to visit in the summer, but even more so this weekend, as the town hosts its fifth annual Porch Music Festival on Sunday, July 14. This free event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and feature over 40 musical acts...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When Peter Mulvey performs at the Permaculture Place at the Mill in Shelburne Falls on Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m., it promises to be a special night of music.The singer-songwriter from Northampton is an engaging performer whose music combines...