Peggy Stern Trio: Peggy Stern, Maryann McSweeney, and Conor Meehan Peggy Stern has composed, played, recorded, and toured in a wide variety of situations: from solos to octets to jazz choruses. Her compositions range from highly original pieces to reharmonized jazz standards. “Everything she writes wants to dance,” says Ken Dais of Jazziz. Peggy’s background […]
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 […]
Matthew Steckler, aka Matty Stecks, performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist/woodwind specialist, he also performs on vocals, keyboards, percussion and electronic media, bringing a dynamic, holistic approach to the live musical experience. As an artist, Matthew has appeared at prominent festivals and concert series, including: The Blue Note and Lincoln […]
Guitarist Luke Franco purveys the rich tradition of jazz guitar by gleaning from the masters, both past and present. Formative years spent with John Abercrombie—his main influence and one of the great guitar innovators—led Franco to develop his own style and compositional voice. While pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Miami, […]
Christine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield, MA, known for her acoustic pop-folk original music and covers. Influenced by artists like John Mayer, Tracy Chapman, and Beyoncé, Christine’s performances are captivating and emotionally engaging, featuring her wide vocal range and skills on guitar and ukulele. Her music is designed to empower, make you […]
JoAnne Redding is an emotive singer who has performed on stages from New Orleans to New England, sharing the bill with major acts including The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, and many others along the way. She’s written songs that have aired on TV, in film, and on the radio, and stream worldwide. Benny “Fingers” […]
The Lucky 3 is a slimmed down version of the quintet ’The Lucky 5’. While a smaller outfit than their mainstay band, the trio has more room to explore the music all the while maintaining their signature swing. Consisting of Jonathan Talbott on violin, Matt Downing on bass, and Kip Beacco on guitar, The Lucky 3 […]
From the rolling hills of New England, Katherine Winston is a Singer/Songwriter whose music is a blend of country, folk/rock, and pop. Inspired by musical icons like Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, and Dolly Parton, Katherine’s powerhouse vocals and raw emotional power have captivated audiences all over the country and beyond. Katherine’s deeply relatable songwriting explores […]
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.
Charlie Tokarz plays saxophone, flute, and clarinet. He has worked as an accompanist for modern dance at the Institute For Contemporary in Boston, Contact Improvisation in New England, and for The American Tap Dance Foundation in New York directly as a result of being introduced to the group by Paul Arslanian. He has played in […]
Pittsfield native Dave Brown has been performing for decades, both backing up and leading bands of all different types in the Berkshires and beyond. He’ll be performing his solo set at Persip Park consisting of primarily classic rock covers.
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