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By EMILY THURLOW and JULIAN MENDOZA

When digital downloads became widely available in the early 2000s and later surpassed sales of physical music, the music industry and the public had all but signed the death certificate for local record stores, resigned to the idea that music...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — After taking a week to review Tree House Brewing Co.’s plans to increase occupancy for outdoor concerts and other special events, the Selectboard approved the amendments to the brewery’s permit on Tuesday evening.The brewery appeared...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Longtime fans of “The Brick Church” Music Series will get a rare treat to end the series’ 2022-2023 season, when its first woodwind concert in several years comes to town.The Frisson Winds Trio, along with pianist Marika Bournaki, will...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — While showing initial support on Wednesday, the Selectboard continued a hearing on increasing Tree House Brewing Co.’s occupancy limit to next week as members review the details of the proposed plans.After operating for more than a year in...

By SHERYL HUNTER

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 HunterSpring is officially here, and it’s time to usher in some new music with the new season. There are a couple of brand-new releases that I am enjoying and feel are deserving of your attention. Read on to learn more about these two albums...

By BELLA LEVAVI

TURNERS FALLS — A metalhead band teacher with a classroom full of rubber ducks won this year’s McGraw Uplift Award. The McGraw Uplift Award is given annually to Turners Fall High School students or staff members who exemplify the spirit of Earl...

By LIESEL NYGARD

GREENFIELD — After a three-year hiatus, the Eventide Singers’ annual benefit concert will return on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church of Greenfield, 16 Court Square.Joe Toritto, director of the Eventide Singers, said...

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 CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — A renowned organist and Yale professor is coming to Deerfield as “The Brick Church” Music Series hosts the first of two spring shows.Nathaniel Gumbs will perform on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at the First Church of Deerfield, 71 Old Main...

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...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — As the village’s “Crossroads” series winds down, nationally touring songwriter Erica Wheeler looks to celebrate the region’s “layers, grit and beauty” through her keynote concert at the Shea Theater Arts Center on Sunday.The free...

By SHERYL HUNTER

We know that music helps us through difficult times, not only by listening to music but also by creating it. Western Mass.-based musician Kimaya Diggs found this out when she was working on “Quincy,” her new album, released today.She will celebrate...

By SHERYL HUNTER

If you are interested in immersing yourself in an entire weekend of music, look no further than the Back Porch Festival. This celebration of roots music presented by Signature Sounds and the Northampton Arts Council will take place this weekend. The...

By SHERYL HUNTER

The band She Said is happy to announce that they are back and ready to rock Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. They have a new lineup and some new songs and can’t wait to get back on stage to play their...

By SHERYL HUNTER

There are a lot of notable days in February – Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras. Now, the Valley Twang Cooperative has pointed out that there is another day in February that deserves recognition—Johnny Cash’s Birthday.Cash,...

By DOMENIC POLI

NORTHFIELD — After months of controversy, town officials announced this week that the 2023 SoulFest Christian music festival will not be held in Northfield.The proposal had been heavily scrutinized by the Northfield Selectboard during meetings since...

By SHERYL HUNTER

The past year was a good one for the folk-rock duo High Tea. Their EP “Old Cowboy,” released in late 2021, received positive attention and they toured heavily throughout New England, including a string of shows opening for Heather Maloney. High Tea,...

By STEVE PFARRER

Story slams have become all the rage in the last couple of decades, an outgrowth of poetry slams in which competitors tell real-life tales instead of reciting verse. The topics vary, but the goal is the same: tell short, engaging and truthful...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — A music venue whose direction is largely guided by the community has changed ownership, opening a new chapter in the business’ life with hope for a sustainable future. Ang Buxton and Alex Noonan bought 10 Forward from owner Sarah...