An award winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and bandleader, G Rockwell has performed and competed on stages across the country. He is the only musician to have won three Freshgrass competition awards. A virtuosic and diverse player on three instruments, G has toured as guitar player with Jacob Jolliff Band, sat in as banjo player with […]
Jazz Nights – Combos presents talented student groups. Outstanding musicians showcase their interpretations of standards alongside premieres of original works. The first evening of a two part event, don’t miss the next night of jazz with the Williams Jazz Orchestra. In Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall.
Benjamin Hochman presents a solo piano recital centered around brilliant American composer Matthew Aucoin’s The tracks have vanished, a work inspired by Aucoin’s forthcoming opera, Demons, itself based on Dostoyevsky’s eponymous novel. The recital program as a whole draws on an intricate web of interconnected themes, including nihilism and life under Russian totalitarianism (Ustvolskaya’s Preludes) […]
Studio E, Linde Center for Music and Learning Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader, and composer began studying at the Calderone School of Music from an early age. […]
Note New Date! Peter Sykes plays the Great Roosevelt Organ in a program that displays the remarkable versatility of this cultural treasure. Mr. Sykes is intimately familiar with the Roosevelt Organ and brings out the full beauty of the instrument in every style of music, from Baroque to 20th century repertoire.
In the Night is a collection of eight American Jazz ballads and torch songs carried by Palermo’s singing and imbued with exacting control of ranging emotional tone, accompanied by Smith’s Steinway piano. Both artists’ efforts are melded within a distinct sonic environment to carry the pensive and yearning stories of these songs, presenting the listener […]
Experience the timeless swing of the Count Basie Orchestra as they headline the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival at The Colonial Theatre. Under the masterful direction of Scotty Barnhart, this legendary ensemble continues to set the gold standard in jazz, recently earning their 18th Grammy Award for Basie Swings The Blues in 2024. With a rich history […]
Cantilena Chamber Choir is joined by Boston-based youth choir, The Spirituals, which has performed around the country to great acclaim. Tickets available at www.cantilenachoir.org
Lisa Michelle Anderson’s music is a masterful blend of Americana, folk, and rock, stitched together with the rich, varied experiences of a life lived far beyond her hometown roots in Southeast Kansas. Raised on the country and bluegrass melodies of Dolly Parton, Lisa’s early years were a study in contrast—a small-town girl with a global […]
Williams Brass Ensemble, led by Travis Dobson and Steve Felix, features soloists and brass groups presenting the best in chamber brass music. The directors are also the principle arrangers for the group. The flexibility their arranging offers a huge range of possibilities, far beyond the limited stock material available to brass groups. In Chapin Hall.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Israeli clarinetist and composer Itay Dayan is considered one of today’s most promising voices in klezmer music. Renowned for his virtuosic playing and genre-defying creativity, Itay seamlessly weaves together klezmer, jazz, and classical influences, crafting a sound that honors tradition while fearlessly exploring new musical frontiers. His recent album, “Hoffman’s Farewell”, […]
Jazz you can dance to, Funk you can think about. Standards, original Lonny Jarret/guitar, Jack DiNicola/drums, Fran Tokarz bass, Aeden Madden/Sax Dinner Available: 6-9PM (menu changes weekly…check out FB events page closer to event date for menu) Live Music: 7-10PM full cash bar
Williams Concert Choir and the Williams Chamber Choir conducted by Anna Lenti present a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public. In Chapin Hall.
Returning by popular demand, join us for an unforgettable musical experience with Terry A La Berry and Friends in The Garage at The Colonial Theatre! Terry A La Berry, renowned drummer for folk legend Arlo Guthrie, brings his magical tunes to captivate young hearts and create lasting memories for your family. His interactive performances are […]
Studio E, Linde Center for Music and Learning Recently described by the New York Times as “the North Star of her instrument’s ever-expanding universe,” musician, interdisciplinary artist, and educator Claire Chase presents a concert of works from her 24-year commissioning initiative, Density 2036, part of the Density Arts family of programs. Performing selections of new […]
High Horse is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic stringband breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Celtic, Americana, and Bluegrass magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as: High Horse Opening Act Kat Wallace Her affinity for original music […]
Every Sunday Dottie’s serves up Domingo Brunch; a mix of delicious food, live music and extraordinary drinks. This Sunday stop by to enjoy new to Dottie’s, The Brave Brothers Through the years Bruce and Dave “THE BRAVE BROTHERS” have formed a magical musical relationship. Their joy of performing is infectious, with music from bands like […]
The Williams College Music Department presents an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program of piano, string, and wind chamber music showcases students performing selections from their spring semester chamber music collaborations. Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524.
Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer and songwriter who began her career as a teenager on the streets of Paris. “Let us advance our mortal bodies up / Where hearts and minds will go / Let’s walk, let’s roll.” So sings Madeleine Peyroux on the upbeat title track of her captivating ninth album, Let’s […]
Jazz & Classics for Change present Anat Cohen, clarinet & Marcello Gonçalves, seven-string guitar, on Saturday, May 17 at 5:00pm. “This will be our reply to violence: To make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” Leonard Bernstein Learn more at jazzandclassicsforchange.com.
The Refrigerators are a 10pc, horn fueled party band from the Capital Region of NY. Consistently a top draw for 2 decades,The Refrigerators are one of the most sought after bands in the Capital Region and beyond. Hotshot Hillbillies- Whether it’s a restaurant, a private party or a local event, the Hillbillies can be found […]
The daughter of sewing machine industrialist Isaac Merritt Singer, Winnaretta Singer-Polignac was a force of nature, hosting everyone from Leon Bakst to Jean Cocteau and Jean Giraudoux to Prokofiev, Madame Jean Lanvin, Siegfried Wagner, Arthur Rubinstein, Arnold Schoenberg, and Edith Wharton in her Paris salon. More importantly, she was responsible for developing a new genre: […]
Alexander Turnquist is a Kingston, New York-based multi-instrumentalist and composer most known for his use of the twelve-string acoustic guitar as a driving force in his songwriting. His music expresses longing and fulfillment, weaving together melodies into musical landscapes. 75 Dollar Bill is a musical duo based out of New York featuring Che Chen on […]
The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough […]
Set sail with Yacht Lobsters, the ultimate tribute to the smooth, buttery sounds of 1970s and 1980s soft rock! Based in New York City, this dynamic band brings the timeless hits of Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Toto and more to life with a big, vibrant sound. Blending classic Yacht Rock vibes […]
The groundbreaking rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor Saul Williams, who burst into the public consciousness as Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s Grand Slam Champion in 1996 and then the star of the 1998 independent hit Slam, has since toured the world with his band, opened for Nine Inch Nails, and had records produced by […]
Every Sunday Dottie’s serves up Domingo Brunch; a mix of delicious food, live music and extraordinary drinks.. This Sunday, returning to Dottie’s, K&R K&R are a New York based duo from Long Island and specialize in jazz standards and their own catchy swing arrangements of top 40 songs. This is their third summer playing all […]
Step into the extraordinary world of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, a mesmerizing theatrical journey that intertwines music, history, and memory. This poignant play breathes life into the legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (Hershey Felder) as he navigates the twilight of his life in 1940s Beverly Hills. Haunted by memories of his homeland and a fateful encounter […]
General Gist is back to Rock The Knox! Gather up your friends and neighbors and get all the Happy Campers ready for a Rockin’ good time at the Knox! We will bring our high energy, Rockin’, get up and dance party to East Otis. Make plans to get there early for a table, some great […]
ALL AGES 8pm show / 7pm doors Full bar available BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE - ALL SHOWS COST $5 MORE AT THE DOOR "I saw the Ozzy Tribute band Crazy Train at Zakk Wylde's Berzerkus Festival - Their Performance was electric, capturing the true spirit of the Prince of Darkness himself. If you ever […]
Step into the extraordinary world of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, a mesmerizing theatrical journey that intertwines music, history, and memory. This poignant play breathes life into the legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (Hershey Felder) as he navigates the twilight of his life in 1940s Beverly Hills. Haunted by memories of his homeland and a fateful encounter […]
Over the last decade we have sung major works by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner and others with a large professional orchestra. The performances have been broadcast over WMHT-FM 89.1 and enjoyed live by over a thousand in the audience. This year continues this core of the Austro-German canon with works by Haydn, Beethoven […]
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