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If you head to Greenfield’s Energy Park on Sunday afternoon you will discover a field of red-clad dancers swaying about to the song “Wuthering Heights” by the British musician Kate Bush. The reason for this collective performance is that the dancers...

By SHERYL HUNTER

We are halfway through summer, and although we have coped with more than our share of heat and rain, we have enjoyed plenty of great music.During these warm weather months, some of our local musicians have released excellent new music, and since you...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When you listen to reggae music, you’ll find that your spirits are immediately uplifted. The music’s positive lyrics, rhythmic beats and bass-heavy sounds contribute to its relaxing quality. If you want to experience some of this feel-good, danceable...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Robin Lane has worked in many musical styles throughout her lengthy career. There were the folk stylings of her early years when she was part of the Laurel Canyon scene and the new wave punk-influenced sound of her band Robin Lane and the...

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The alt-pop band, They Might Be Giants, is a longtime favorite here in western Massachusetts. They have played in Northampton many times over their lengthy career and even headlined the Green River Festival in 2003. The duo of John Linnell and John...

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The Green River Festival is on everybody’s mind, so let’s discuss how to prepare for the big weekend again. I’ve put together some tips to ensure you have the best festival experience, whether at the Green River Festival or any festival you might...

By SHERYL HUNTER

GREENFIELD — When it comes to enjoying music outdoors, the Green River Festival is tough to beat.The festival, one of the largest and most anticipated summer events that is now in its 36th year, will take place June 23 through June 25 at the Franklin...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Enjoying live music outdoors is one of the best things about summer, and this year the experience promises to be better than ever thanks to Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield. The popular brewery is hosting a summer stage music series that...

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Get ready to immerse yourself in three nights of music, drama and dance – at three locations – when the West by Northwest New England Festival takes place this weekend, June 9 through 11. The festival will feature different performances each night,...

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TI pulled a woodbird from a treeShe spoke right to the soul of meShe saw me burning burning- Jenny Burtis, “The Burning”When Jenny Burtis releases her debut album, ”Woodbird,” this weekend, it will be the culmination of many years of...

By SHERYL HUNTER

As Memorial Day approaches, so does the arrival of summer. The summer of 2023 will make up for the previous three years when COVID heavily impacted the music scene. There are many concerts and festivals on tap with something to fit every budget and...

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It’s been two years since the indie folk-rock band Love Crumbs released any new music, and now the wait is finally over. The band, which features Michael Dubuque on guitar, Ali McTavish on vocals and Scott Wolfram on bass, will release a new single,...

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On Saturday, May 20, friends, fans, family and fellow musicians will gather at the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls to celebrate the life and music of Kate Lorenz. A vibrant force on the local music scene for many years, Lorenz, 42, died in...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Eloise & Co. say fans refer to their music as “kinetic Celtic music” because of the danceable joy it brings them at live shows. With a description like that, how can you resist checking out this duo when they perform at the Great Falls Coffeehouse at...

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Greenfield native Travis Ledoyt has made a career performing the music of Elvis Presley all around the world, and always credited Greenfield High School’s Music Department for inspiring his career in music.As a result, Ledoyt has made a point to give...

By SHERYL HUNTER

The Grateful Dead — you either love them or hate them. There is probably no band that sparks more division among music fans than the famous San Fransico-based group who rose to prominence in the hippie scene of the 1960s with their wildly eclectic...

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The local music scene suffered a major loss last week with the death of drummer Doug Tibbles of The Stone Coyotes on April 12. The Greenfield-based band was made up of his wife, Barbara Keith, on guitar and vocals and his son, John Tibbles, on bass....

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The sounds of southern Louisiana will drift through the air at Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center this weekend at the Spring Cajun/Zydeco Fest, which takes place on Sunday, April 9, at 1:15 p.m.This show is presented by musician Michael Pattavina of...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Before long, we will be packing up a picnic basket and heading down to the Energy Park to soak up the sounds of the Coop Concerts. But until then, we have All Coop’ed Up, the annual spring concert presented by members of the Franklin County Musicians...

By SHERYL HUNTER

As I write this, the sky is dull and gray and a few mounds of snow litter the ground.They say a significant snowstorm is coming, but right now it’s warm out and it feels like that weird time of year when we are stuck in limbo between winter and...