Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

Johanna Rose Quartet

Johanna Rose is a New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, upright bassist, and street performer making music that lives somewhere between jazz and the gutter. Her sound — smoky, sultry, sometimes chaotic — walks the line between beauty and grit. With vocals that can cut or soothe, and bass lines that feel like heartbeat and tension at once, Rose builds songs that don’t ask permission. It’s jazz with a crooked grin — rooted in tradition, but not staying there.

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Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

Jim Kaminski & David Eure plus Worthy-Que BBQ

Jim K, singer-songwriter and founding member of the group FAT, has been honing his craft and performing for decades as a soloist and also with his own power trio. He has shared the stage with everyone from Jimmie Vaughn and the Fabulous Thunderbirds to Muddy Waters, Steppenwolf and Paul Butterfield. Jazz Violinist David Eure has performed with Jaimoe (Allman Brothers), Yusef Lateef, Ran Blake, Burt Teague, Rick Danko (The Band) and has opened for Kirk Whalum. Both Jim and Dave, independently, shared the stage with Taj Mahal. Eure powerfully bridges the classical and jazz/blues divide while transforming his violin into a deep soulful human voice. This East MA meets West MA acoustic show is NOT to be missed. Together they are lightning in a bottle.

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Aug
30
7:00 PM19:00

LONESOME BROTHERS & Worthy-Que BBQ food truck

The Lonesome Brothers have performed together for more than thirty years and are well-known throughout the Valley and beyond. Featuring Jim Armenti on guitar and vocals, Ray Mason on bass and vocals, and Keith Levreault on drums, they combine the best elements of American music with well-crafted songs and poetic lyrics. Original, creative, pumping, swaying, digging, rocking, blues busting, curve making, straight shooting songs and solos distinguish the Lonesome Brothers from any other band you’ve ever heard.

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Aug
23
7:00 PM19:00

HILLTOWN HAM HOCKS

Based in New England, the Hilltown Ham Hocks are a modern folk band with old-time roots. The group strikes gold with tight harmonies and layered arrangements. Through their repertoire of carefully-crafted originals and distinctive covers, the Hilltown Ham Hocks weave a rich tapestry of American folk, bluegrass, and old-time sounds.

https://hilltownhamhocks.com

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Aug
22
7:00 PM19:00

A Couple of Wanderers


Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon are two solo artists who travel together from the Catskills of New York to share their songs to anyone anywhere.  Caswyn starts off with his punky yet melodic Americana with old country undertones while Faith accompanies him with her Moog synthesizer. Once he's done rockin' his set Faith Kelly takes over with her spacey folk rock'n'roll with Appalachian mountain roots.

A little about the show. They usually play two separate sets. Caswyn Moon begins with Faith Kelly accompanying his music with her Moog synthesizer.  Then Caswyn steps away and Faith begins her set. They can fill up to 3+ hours with music, or consolidate to play a 45 minute set for showcases. Often playing multiple sets a day.
They create themed show flyers, reach out to local press and video vlog to promote the shows, document the DIY tour life and support the local businesses that book them.
Just a couple of wanderers. Playing music to anyone, anywhere. For no apparent reason.

http://www.faithkelly.com/couple-of-wanderers.html

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Aug
3
4:00 PM16:00

Jim Matus

Composer, band leader, arranger, guitarist, vocalist,  teacher and studio engineer, specializing in progressive world fusion, jazz, rock and improvisatory music. Inventor  of the LAOUTAR, a unique mandocello/Greek lute hybrid,  for which he has composed and performed a growing repertoire of solo and duo pieces. 

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Aug
2
7:00 PM19:00

The Juckets

The Juckets, a berkshire-based, acoustic americana-bluegrass band play for the fun of it at regional farmers markets, breweries, wineries and local festivals. Kevin James Healey, a multi instrumentalist and lead guitarist for The Juckets is also a singer songwriter.  He has played in venues large and small in Colorado before moving to the Berkshires.  His CDs Crooked Lane and No Regrets bring a soft reflective sound while his strong rhythmic style with The Juckets gets the toes-a-tappin'.  Jim Caron (fiddle), Michael Pfeiffer (bass fiddle), and Jana Pfeiffer (banjo) complete the sound.

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Jul
27
4:00 PM16:00

Dave Dersham

Dave Dersham has been playing -- and at times touring -- across the country for 

roughly 25 years, but sticks around this time of year due to the abundance of asparagus.  

His new-ish CD, "Another Interregnum" was released last fall and is available of most 

streaming services.  His upcoming EP, "Farce," will drop before the end of 2025.


"If you’re feeling kind of inside out and craving folk songs from a whole different direction, 

dive into Dave Dersham’s Another Interregnum. It’s as if you’re sitting around in his living 

room on homemade furniture and he’s trying out his fully formed, way-out ideas on you. 


And guess what? The thoughts and the images flit around and land right in the place where 

you do your thinking. Dersham doesn’t sound like Andrew Bird or Richard Thompson, but 

he sure sounds like they hang out together. There is NOBODY like Dave Dersham."

 

Marilyn Rea Beyer, Host 

The Midnight Special and Folkstage 

WFMT 98.7FM, Chicago 



For Sena's late afternoon Sunday show, Dave will be joined by local favorite Joel Dundorf 

on percussion, backing vocals, perhaps the clarinet, and less-perhaps on the saxophone.

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Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00

The Blue Dahlia Quartet & Rough Chop Food Truck

The Blue Dahlia: a family of multicultural musicians who accompany Dahlia on both sides of the Atlantic. Their music: lyrics in English and French,  French and Mexican accordion, klezmer violin, the warm and joyful rhythms of reggae, blues, and Latin America, the sensual voice of soul and French chanson. They play as an acoustic trio in intimate bistros in New York and Paris, as well as an electric big band in venues and festivals around the world. Regardless of the lineup, their live shows always explode with energy, taking you on a journey around the world.

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Jul
20
4:30 PM16:30

BURNSIE ON KEYS!

Burnsie, a local pianist from Cummington, will make your afternoon in the Hilltowns complete with his incredible skills on the keys. Imagine Django Reinhart fused with Vince Guaraldi. He will be playing between 4:30-6:30pm, be sure to bring your finest cheeseboard.

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Jul
12
6:00 PM18:00

Christa Joy and the Honeybees & Crepes Nanou food truck

Christa Joy is the band leader of the Western Mass based, “Christa Joy and the Honeybees.” Americana with a classic country flair, the group includes Lisa Marie Ellingsen (lead guitar), Tim Bowles (pedal steel), Jason Smith (drums) and Tom LeBeau (bass).

Crepes Nano food truck will be on site from 5-8pm

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Jul
11
7:00 PM19:00

WOODFORD WAY

Woodford Way was officially founded by Kyle and Jeff in 2006. However the two have been learning to create music together since they were 12 years old. They have musically developed side by side to this day. While at times joined by other accomplished musicians; Woodford Way has always primarily been a two-piece vocal and guitar group

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Jun
29
4:00 PM16:00

Jim Matus

Composer, band leader, arranger, guitarist, vocalist,  teacher and studio engineer, specializing in progressive world fusion, jazz, rock and improvisatory music. Inventor  of the LAOUTAR, a unique mandocello/Greek lute hybrid,  for which he has composed and performed a growing repertoire of solo and duo pieces. 

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