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By SHERYL HUNTER

You might not recognize the name Billy Conway or know of his ties to some of our local musicians, but I’m willing to bet that you have heard him play before. Conway, who passed away in 2021, is probably best known as the drummer for the Boston-based...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Greenfield resident Michael Nix has long been challenging people’s perceptions of the banjo, an instrument that many view as limited to bluegrass or country music. Through his extensive work as a musician, composer and teacher, Nix has shown us that...

By SHERYL HUNTERFor the RecorderPhil Simon of Warwick has been in the music business for over 30 years. He operates Simon Says Booking and Publicity based in Orange, and last year he assumed the role of Program Consultant at the Shea Theater Arts...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

NORTHFIELD — Selectboard members outlined seven areas of concern, including public safety, traffic and noise, in a response letter they penned to organizers of the Christian music festival eyeing the D.L. Moody Center for the site of its 2023...

By SHERYL HUNTER

An afternoon of dancing is the perfect way to lift those post-holiday winter blahs. So if that’s what you are in need of, head to Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 15) for the Winter Cajun and Zydeco...

By SHERYL HUNTER

We talk a lot about live music here in Sounds Local. But since it is January and cold out and gets dark early, you might be interested in staying in the comfort of your home.Of course that is understandable, and fortunately there are some reading and...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — With people around the world being inspired by Kate Bush’s music, a group of fans gathered at Energy Park on Saturday to celebrate her work.July 30, the British singer-songwriter’s birthday, is an international day called The Most...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Festival season in Franklin County will kick off with a puff of smoke this weekend.Toasted Jam 3.5 will feature 15 live musical artists, 60 local vendors and all manners of activities from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Franklin County...

By DOMENIC POLI

SHELBURNE — The microphone in Phil Drumheller’s home studio will go silent after his morning show Wednesday, capping off a seven-decade broadcasting career that began at Springfield Trade High School.Phil D, as he is known to area listeners, plans to...

By RICHIE DAVIS

MONTAGUE — There are so many circles that connect us, so many communities that touch upon other communities, so many inspirational figures in our midst that help us find a sense of purpose and that bring people together.David Kaynor’s death Tuesday...

By DAN DESROCHERS

GREENFIELD — With metal, as in the likes of Iron Maiden, not iron, Matt Kim just feels better.Listening to the soul-thumping drums, driving bass lines, and most importantly, high-octane guitar riffs, keeps Kim grounded. He found a permanency in metal,...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When is Elvis coming back to Greenfield?    That’s a question I’ve heard more than once from readers of this column, and they aren’t referring to dead Elvis sightings in the area. Instead, they are wondering about Greenfield native Travis LeDoyt who...