Glenn Jones is one of the leading proponents American Primitive Guitar, a fingerstyle acoustic genre pioneered in the late 1950s by his friend and mentor John Fahey. Following his departure from leading the rock band Cul de Sac, Jones has released seven full-length solo albums. His latest release, Vade Mecum, delves into personal experiences and […]
RJ McCarty is a force of music. Intricate folk/americana-inspired songwriting supported by a diverse variety of instrumentation lays ground for gritty, authentic vocals to paint over; which brings to life a surreal-yet-familiar world that exists within us all. About The Band: RJ McCarty RJ McCarty is a force of music. Intricate folk/americana-inspired songwriting supported by […]
Singer-songwriter Bobby Sweet is an engaging storyteller and dynamic performer. The Berkshire native and sixth generation musician has received praise for his Country-Americana style and story songs about real life. Stylistically, Bobby’s music resides somewhere between John Prine, Jackson Browne, and a countryfied Bruce Springsteen, with a hint of Texas Swing. Between 2008 and 2016, […]
A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock. His latest release in […]
Cole Quest and The City Pickers are not your average bluegrass band. Led by the charismatic and talented Cole Quest, grandson of the folk icon Woody Guthrie, this group of New York City musicians is united by their love of bluegrass and their passion for bringing a fresh, innovative sound to the traditional genre. With […]
"The Patience Of Trees is remarkable. It is much like Blood On The Tracks or Plastic Ono Band in its honesty and raw emotions. Connolly has come up with his masterpiece." - AARON BADGELY, THE SPILL MAGAZINE 9/10 "There are not enough words for love in English; Niall Connolly has found a way around our […]
Avi was born in a Jewish family in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. His father, an historian, is the author of several books about the Holocaust. Jacob left home in his teen years to live in Boston. He spent the next several years developing skills as a songwriter and performer. While living in Boston, he was involved in […]
“Find me somewhere out on the road / Take me into your heart and into your home,” Caroline Cotter sings in the first song on her third album, Gently as I Go. The new music takes listeners around the world and deep into human emotions, reminding them that home can be anywhere, if you’ve found […]
Bousquet Folk Festival returns this summer featuring some of the best folk and americana acts from the region. Featuring artists like Session Americana, Glori Wilder, and Johnny Irion & U.S. Elevator! Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for updates!!
Join us as we welcome back these two wonderful musicians to the Becket Arts Center for a lovely evening of entertainment. Bring a lawn chair, picnic and enjoy the music! Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Donations Appreciated
House of Hamill owes its existence - almost entirely - to a series of cancelled flights. Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. […]
A.P.I.E. features members from Sunburned Hand of the Man, Pigeons, and SQRM, offering a casual yet sardonic take on country rock reminiscent of the Velvet Underground and The Mekons. Their debut LP, released by Belltower Records' Half a Million Records imprint in 2023, provided a refreshingly humorous antidote to the more contrived elements of Americana. […]
The Whinin’ Boys, featuring Jeff Gonzales and Mike Mercier, are a finger picking blues based acoustic duo who perform The Music of Hot Tuna along with blues, folk and rock covers from the 60’s and 70’s.
A self-described wanderer, Berkshires-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Billy Keane has cultivated more than his share of lived-in experience. Australia-born and Connecticut-raised, he began singing in church, with an early draw towards any instrument he could get his hands on. “I’m a person who feels most authentic relative to other people when I’m communicating through music,” he […]
Our own mini Tanglewood. Join us on the beautiful grounds of the Devonfield Inn for outdoor concerts in June, July, August, September and October. Free! A mix of Bobby's original Americana music and our folk-harmony favorites. Bring your own lawn chair and picnic. We can't wait to return to one of our favorite spots in […]
Sean Rowe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, and forager. Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. NPR’s All Songs Considered says of Rowe’s vocals, “He can just crush granite with that voice. It’s so powerful.” The Wall Street Journal proclaimed, “Mr. Rowe's ringing baritone is as timeless as […]
Every Sunday Dottie’s serves up Domingo Brunch; a mix of delicious food, live music and extraordinary drinks. This Sunday, welcome back to Dottie’s singer/songwriter Helen Hummel. Originally from the green mountains of Vermont, her music reflects the rural landscape of her upbringing and explores the styles of Folk, Americana, and Indie, among many others. Through […]
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar/mandolin and Ariel Bernstein on drums/banjo, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus […]
You’ve heard SCOTT HIRSCH’s work already even if you didn’t know it. He’s been the magic man behind so many records over the last couple decades-as producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the ‘other half’, the Yin to MC Taylor’s Yang in Hiss Golden Messenger and their previous group, The Court and Spark. He helmed […]
With over 3.1k monthly listeners, cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced, rhythmically layered, melodically robust. Avant garde, folk-soul music, a key to navigate space, time, and change, gracefully, for those who use it. Guitarist and vocalist Seth Bernard , with over 1.9k monthly listeners, came to […]
An unforgettable evening celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Woodstock with Back to the Garden 1969. This spectacular tribute band faithfully recreates the classic sounds and iconic performances that made Woodstock legendary. Experience the magic of artists like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Joe Cocker, Janis […]
Forest Sun was born in upstate New York to folksinging back-to-the-land hippie parents. His dad used to chop wood with neighbor Garth Hudson of the Band and literally built the floor that Bob Dylan stood on at manager Albert Grossman’s Bearsville studios in Woodstock, NY. His mom heard Pete Seeger and Joan Baez play when […]
Bobby Sweet is a singer-songwriter, engaging storyteller, and dynamic performer. A Berkshire native and sixth-generation musician. He is at home on the stage, whether performing solo or with his full band. Bring a lawn chair, picnic and enjoy the music! Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Donations Appreciated
Melissa Brinton Live at Firehouse Cafe & Bistro! 🎶 Join us on August 24th for a captivating evening with the talented Melissa Brinton! From 7-9 PM, Melissa will be showcasing her unique blend of folk, rock, pop, jazz, Celtic music, and more. As a singer/songwriter from Berkshire County, Melissa’s fingerstyle guitar playing and enchanting voice […]
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.”
RJ McCarty is a force of music. Intricate folk/americana-inspired songwriting supported by a diverse variety of instrumentation lays ground for gritty, authentic vocals to paint over; which brings to life a surreal-yet-familiar world that exists within us all. He can also be found touring as a multi-instrumentalist for the critically-acclaimed psychedelic folk band, The Slambovian […]
Dead Gowns is the project of Portland-Maine singer-songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin. In her latest collection, the HOW EP, she pushes “expressive arrangements and raw melodies into a glowing spectacle” (Foxy Digitalis). Both urgent and sincere, it’s “the sound of a songwriter coming good on all her promises and then some” (For the Rabbits). Vinyl Me, Please […]
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