Stelth Ulvang never slows down. In his fifteen years as the pianist for the anthemic folk band, The Lumineers, he simply keeps playing music, even when they stop. He records songs in new studios when the band arrives early in cities. He performs at house shows on off nights and at dive bars on Mondays. […]
Heralded by Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine, Amy Speace is one of contemporary folk and Americana music’s leading voices of the new generation. Lauded by mentors Judy Collins, Tom Paxton and Janis Ian, as well as the songwriting community in Nashville, her songs have been recorded by Judy Collins, Red Molly, Sid Selvidge among others. […]
Miro Sprague, piano Jason Ennis, guitar Marty Jaffe, bass Tone Forest is a contemporary jazz ensemble co-founded in 2018 by Miro Sprague (piano) Jason Ennis (guitar), and Marty Jaffe (bass). Drawing from jazz, world music and free improvisation, the trio cultivates a fresh sound that is adventurous, lyrical, and grounded in a deep sense of […]
“Bow Thayer presents Trio of Aether: TOA was born as a project that interpreted the sounds of Sun Ra and his Arkestra and then morphed into its own thing that is still evolving. The current and core lineup is composed of Bow Thayer (songwriter, multi-instrumentalist), Krishna Guthrie (multi-instrumentalist, great-grandson of Woody, grandson of Arlo) and […]
Buddy Mondlock writes songs. He does it so well that some great songwriters have recorded his songs on their own albums. Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith and Janis Ian, to name just a few. But there’s nothing like hearing the guy who wrote ‘em sing ‘em. He’s not going to pin your ears back with those […]
“With continued strong writing and Hughes’ front-man presence, this is a band that could reach national attention.” — The Times Argus Saints & Liars is a Vermont-based Americana band who has been blending their own variants of honky tonk, folk, bluegrass, and rock n roll since 2012. Having remained a live performance driven group for […]
Rees Shad is back at Studio 9 but this time with new friends and a new special event. This songwriting circle features three very accomplished songwriters: Lance Cowen, Natalia Zukerman, & Rees Shad. There will not only be a performance of songs the three have composed, but also a discussion between of how they came […]
The Bang on a Can Music Festival at Mass MoCA brings its afternoon recital series to Studio 9 this Saturday Night at 8pm with faculty member Todd Reynolds, composer, violinist, and technologist in a program of (mostly) solo works which employ the extraordinary Meyer Constellation and Space Map technology which make Studio 9 a one […]
Catherine Miles and Jay Mafale — husband and wife, co-conspirators, storytellers. They are two scoops of modern folk with a sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds. Catherine’s voice is an expressive powerhouse. Jay’s guitar is distinctive and unconventional. They are known for the plainspoken poetry, […]
We're delighted to continue this 2024 Monthly Series BAAMS PRESENTS: LIVE AT Studio 9 at the Porches' Inn. Join us for a special evening of music, a benefit performance for BAAMS — the Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies — lead by Richard Boulger, trumpet and flugelhorn, Dario Boente, piano and keyboards, Tony Lewis, drums […]
Electronic music synth-wizards, Retcon (Dan Rhode) and Kuuma (Adam Francis Cuthbert) join digifiddler Todd Reynolds (Bang on a Can, North Adams) in a pop-up set of original ambient works they are creating together for an upcoming release on slashsound records. You’ll hear that music through Studio 9’s Meyer Constellation System in full spatial audio. Hailing […]
Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller. Garvey leaves audiences uplifted and inspired through a positive message delivered in a way proves you can be optimistic and self-aware without being boring. First time listeners […]
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