National Reserve

Egremont Barn 17 Main Street, South Egremont, MA

For nearly half a decade, The National Reserve has spent its Friday nights lighting it up at a Brooklyn bar, winning over boozers and barflies with epic sets and a remarkable breadth of songcraft and showmanship. Now, with their stunning new Ramseur Records debut album, MOTEL LA GRANGE, the band has captured every bit of […]

$20

Taproom Music: Patrick Collins

Bright Ideas Brewing 111 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

Free Live Music! Join us on Sunday, August 25th from 4-6pm for an evening of live music featuring Hudson Valley Singer/Songwriter Patrick Collins! With a homegrown approach to the blues with a self-taught fingerpicking style, Patrick Collins mixes an interesting approach to guitar playing and honest lyrics. These songs touch on everyday American life and […]

Free

Frank Hurricane

Dream Away Lodge 1342 County Rd, Becket, MA

For singer-songwriter and guitarist Frank Hurricane, exploring nature is more than just a walk in the woods but a pilgrimage that shapes his melodies and storytelling. Follow Frank’s journey as he finds inspiration in the towering trees, the misty mornings and the mystical traditions of what he calls “the holy mountains of North Carolina.”

Free

Bach to Rock

Church on the Hill 169 Main Street, Lenox, MA

Italian Pianist & Showman creates an entertaining evening, “Music Stories & Smiles”. Celebrating great music in the Berkshires. A Journey through the generations & genres of music that bring people together in the Berkshires. Ivan creates a memorable evening of music, stories & smiles with original interpretations of great music performed in the Berkshires from […]

$25

The Ladies Diane

Route 8 Pub 3235 Main St, Becket, MA

Great Music.Great Food

Free

Housie Shakers in Persip Park (First Fridays at Five)

Persip Park 175 North St, Pittsfield, MA

While the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires, and after various adventures living around the country and the world, returned here to raise their families. Having […]

Free

Misty Blues

Dream Away Lodge 1342 County Rd, Becket, MA

Band founder and lead singer, Gina Coleman, entered the music scene in the early 90’s as the lead singer of the folk/rock group Cole-Connection. It wasn’t until 1999 when she played a gospel singer in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of A Raisin In The Sun that she was steered down the path of blues. […]

Free

FERD

Egremont Barn 17 Main Street, South Egremont, MA

Mississippi Delta roots with a spirited blend of folk, bluegrass, and blues traditions…FERD delivers traditional-sounding original tunes with a kick that is all joy, big bass, and blazing banjo. FERD (the band) is nearly 15 years in the making. As the former fiddler and front man for the Hackensaw Boys, Ferd Moyse first met East […]

$15

Abby Lappen

Berkshire Mountain Distillers 356 South Main Street, Sheffield, MA

Abby Lappen is a singer/songwriter based in the Hudson Valley. An accomplished artist whose unique voice and crisp guitar mesmerize audiences with warmth and agility, her passion comes alive with a wide range of styles and genres. With five albums to date, Lappen has recorded and performed original songs and meaningful covers in a cross […]

Free

Wanda Houston Band

Egremont Barn 17 Main Street, South Egremont, MA

Wanda is one of the best ever! Do not miss a chance to hear the queen sing! A DYNAMIC QUARTET BRINGING THE MUSIC OF THE 30'S THRU 70's. RHYTHM, BLUES, JAZZ & SOUL!!! Featuring Jay Bradley, Rob Kelly and Jeff Stevens!

$15

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