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By SHERYL HUNTER
California-based blues and rock musician Tommy Castro said that his new album, “Closer to the Bone,” is the first real blues album he’s made. Considering that the guitarist, singer, and songwriter has released 16 albums in his award-winning four-decade career, this comes as somewhat of a surprise.
By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES
TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc is collaborating with the Shea Theater Arts Center for its second annual Arc-a-Palooza fundraiser, bringing together award-winning musicians from across western Massachusetts.
By SHERYL HUNTER
Combine John Sheldon’s extraordinary guitar playing with the powerful words of Beat Poet Laureate Paul Richmond and Tony Vacca’s excellent percussion skills, and you have the makings for a special night of words and music.
By SHERYL HUNTER
Most local music fans know Christopher Elliott as half of the indie folk duo Austin & Elliott. Montague resident Elliott, and his partner Lisa Austin, have played their edgy brand of acoustic music at Coop concerts and other local venues for many years now. The songs he’s written for the pair sometimes included elements of darkness, but this material has nothing on Elliott’s recent solo projects.
By SHERYL HUNTER
For three and a half years, multi-instrumentalist Michael Pattavina of Greenfield has hosted the Bluegrass and Beyond session at the Rendezvous in Turners Falls. These sessions occur on the last Friday of the month except during December and the warm weather months of May through August. This month’s session will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 at 9 p.m. and will be an evening of honky-tonk music with special guest Betsy-Dawn Williams.
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
Tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25) at the Rendezvous, the band The Frost Heaves and Hales will play a show that band member Daniel Hales thought he’d never do again.
By SHERYL HUNTER
January is the month of new beginnings, and with the new year comes the arrival of new music. In the upcoming weeks, some popular Franklin County-based musicians playing their first local shows of 2025 where they will give audiences the chance to listen to new music before it is officially released.
ORANGE — The Orange Brown Bag Program is held on the third Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 10 West Myrtle St. from 10 a.m. to noon.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
DEERFIELD — As Tree House Brewing Co. prepares for its next summer concert series, company representatives met with residents Tuesday to hear their concerns.
By SHERYL HUNTER
There’s no denying that January is a slow time for live music, especially shows by more prominent musicians who choose not to tour this time of year. But all is not lost. You need not look further than our local breweries to find and enjoy some excellent local music. As a bonus, these shows are often free and in an intimate setting.
By CAROLYN BROWN
Fans of the Disney musical “Newsies” generally know the titular group of characters as boys, but a local theater company’s upcoming production is expanding the show to include female and nonbinary characters.
By SHERYL HUNTER
What better way to spend a cold winter night than indulging in some hot soup and even hotter music. If this is your idea of a perfect evening, consider heading to the Warwick Town Hall on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when Wooden Fender and the Warwick...
By CAROLYN BROWN
Most people don’t see local bars as venues for classical music, but a concert series at The Drake in Amherst is helping redefine and expand where classical music belongs.Chamber@The Drake, the venue’s classical music series, brings performers to play...
By SHERYL HUNTER
It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2025, but before we can fully embrace the new year, let’s look back at some of the highs and lows of our local music scene in 2024.The area’s biggest live music event is the Green River Festival, which is now...
By SHERYL HUNTER
It’s time to dust off your party hats and dancing shoes because we’re about to welcome 2025! New Year’s Eve is only days away, and if you want music to be part of your New Year’s Eve celebration, we have a few suggestions, ranging from kid-friendly...
By ADA DENENFELD KELLY
ASHFIELD — A collective of local storytellers will present an evening of storytelling and music this winter solstice to encourage warmth and community during the longest night of the year.“I think to most of us it means simply, at the darkest time of...
By SHERYL HUNTER
The countdown is on! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, your big day will be here soon.Most holiday parties have passed, but if you are still looking to hear some seasonal sounds, there are a few chances left.Tonight (Thursday, Dec....
By SHERYL HUNTER
Singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg has never been afraid to take risks in his over 25-year career. In addition to writing honest folk-rock songs that connect with listeners, he is a natural storyteller, which has led to him giving a TEDx Talk, writing...
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...
GREENFIELD – Under the direction of Hannah Cherry, the Greenfield High School Band will perform a Winter Holiday Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the school auditorium.Admission is free. A bake sale, raffles and a silent auction of...
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