Music
Valley Tea Dance
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesOur monthly tea dance welcoming all female and female identifying persons Welcome to the Valley Tea Dance. Our local dances are fun, safe and a welcoming space for Lesbian/Queer women identified people to get together and dance. We recognize and appreciate the complexity and beauty of all genders. Our aim is to create an enjoyable space specifically for women and adjacent individuals who love women. Therefore, our dances are specifically for this group. Trans women and non-binary folk who connect with femininity are part of our Community. The dances are a collaborative effort of Holyoke Lesbian Meetup and Hawks and Reed
Karaoke at 10 Forward
10 Forward 10 Fiske Avenue, Basement, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome sing at 10 Forward's weekly karaoke! Hosted by DJ PRL (and a special guest host the last Wednesday of the Month)
Cut Chemist at Hawks and Reed
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesLegendary DJ and one of the founding members of Jurassic 5 Is coming to GreenfieldBorn Lucas Macfadden in Hollywood, CACut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. Known as a turntablist, he started his journey into djing at age 11. By the time he was 14 year old, Cut started recording with his friends (including Chali 2na of Jurassic 5) in an inclosed sun patio that his dad converted into a small make-shift recording studio. By age 21, Cut was a founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. His involvement with both groups helped develop a taste for music and rhythms from around the world while keeping his passion for the hip hop tradition. His mix-tapes and remixes became critically acclaimed. His ‘Chemist’ moniker was fully realized with his instrumental, Lesson 6: The Lecture. In the years following, Cut started a series of mix cds with DJ Shadow using all 45s. Brainfreeze, Product Placement and The Hard Sell, the last of which debuted and headlined at the world famous Hollywood Bowl.Cut’s solo album journey would begin with The Audience is Listening which was released on Warner…
CD, DVD & Book Bin Sale! September 6th- 8th $2 Friday – $1 All Weekend
Roundabout Books 85 Pierce Street, GreenfieldSeptember Media Sale CDs, DVDs & Book Bins September 6th- 8th Roundabout Hello Everyone! Our September sale is ready! $2 Friday; $1 over the weekend, in our classic pattern. The product is diverse and excellent, with more DVDs and books, but a substantial number of CDs, as well. Books in our bins will be 50 cents, even on Friday--priced to go home with you. All books, CDs, DVDs, everything are fresh since last sale. Labor History This Month I heard on the the radio that half of the country is traveling over the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Hopefully they are all coming here! (Western Mass is very nice.) We'll be open on the holiday at both stores. It is also a great time to take a look at our collection of books on the history (and continuing mission) of organized labor in the United States and beyond. One of our perennial favorites, which we have freshly in stock, is The Gritty Berkshires, which is both a people's history and a local history, a book recommended by our longtime trucking partner and literary friend, Don Wheeler. We also stock some titles that get to the interrelationship between the work of organizing…
Michael Nix: “Memory Hoard” multimedia presentation [summer@LAVA]
The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMusician Michael Nix presents “Memory Hoard,” a multimedia presentation incorporating video, recordings, photos and readings from 1983 to 2023. “Memory Hoard” explores Nix’s wide range of creative work as a composer, guitarist, banjoist and writer. Michael Nix performs on classical guitar, Banjar, banjo and mandolin, throughout the United States and Asia; has recorded for the PBS series, “American Experience,” several independent documentaries and numerous CD projects; and his compositions are performed internationally. His music has been heard on “Weekend Edition” and other NPR programs. His new solo Banjar album of compositions and commissions, Aperçu was released on PARMA Recordings Big Round Records. A banjo innovator, Nix designed the Banjar; a modern seven nylon string banjo combining elements of the five-string banjo and classical guitar; bringing the classic finger-style banjo of the late 1800’s into the twenty-first century. His instrumentals, songs and compositions draw from classic finger style banjo and guitar, infused with folk, jazz and world music traditions. This is a free concert, funded by the Crossroads Cultural District and Mass Cultural Council (MCC). Donations are appreciated.
Pub Sing! At Four Phantoms Brewing Company
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us at the tavern on the second Sunday of the month for group singing of traditional songs in the public domain. Singers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite tunes. We're a family friendly venue, and we feature a small food menu and a wide variety of beer, cider, mead, seltzer, and n/a beverages.
Zydeco / Cajun Sunday with Zydeco Connection
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for our monthly installment of Zydeco / Cajun dance and music with Zydeco Connection Event: Zydeco / Cajun Sunday with Zydeco Connection Date: Sunday September 8th Time: 3-6 PM with zydeco dance lesson from 3-4 and music from 4-6 Tickets: $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show DANCE LESSON with Alice Kenney. Alice has been leading local zydeco dance workshops in the Pioneer Valley. She taught several years at the Dance Flurry in NY and at Lincoln Center and has made appearances at several New England venues. Her simple and entertaining instruction will get you dancing zydeco from the inside out. Let’s go Zydeco!!!!!!!! Zydeco Connection has been bringing the irresistible sounds and infectious rhythms of zydeco from Southwestern Louisiana to New England since 2004. Dominated by the button and/or piano accordion and the frottoir also called the rubboard or washboard. Zydeco is guaranteed to get your toes tapping. We are from Franklin County playing a spicy mix of zydeco, waltzes, two-steps, blues, boogie woogie and some swing. We pay tribute to all the great musicians who continue to preserve, define and expand the music of rural Louisiana. Zydeco has it’s origins in the Creole Culture…
Karaoke at 10 Forward
10 Forward 10 Fiske Avenue, Basement, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome sing at 10 Forward's weekly karaoke! Hosted by DJ PRL (and a special guest host the last Wednesday of the Month)
Karaoke at 10 Forward
10 Forward 10 Fiske Avenue, Basement, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome sing at 10 Forward's weekly karaoke! Hosted by DJ PRL (and a special guest host the last Wednesday of the Month)
Live Music with Steve Koziol & friends
The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesLive music at LAVA, every 3rd Thursday! A coffeehouse-style concert during our gallery/cafe hours, for you to drop in, hang out, draw, write, make art, make friends, and come and go as you please! Led by local musician Steve Koziol. $2-5 suggested donation ($1 Card-to-Culture)
Dead Night Ft. Dead Collective
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for our monthly Dead Night: All your favorite tunes from The Grateful Dead to make you groove! This month featuring Dead CollectiveCome move and groove to your favorite Grateful Dead tunes with the Pioneer Valley's own Dead Collective! Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00. Come early and grab dinner from our in-house restaurant, Cocina Lupita, open until 8:00 pm.
Dave Bulley Band Live Album Recording Party
Hawks & Reed Ballroom 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesRaucous, indie folk rock jammy singalong fun!Party hard and dance all night with The Dave Bulley Band. High energy, high impact, high happiness, and probably high, the DBB delivers raucous, soulful, joyful, jams combined with poetic, impactful, sometimes silly lyrics.September 20 they will be recording a live album. Come make your voice heard in the sing-alongs! Come sing, dance, party, and love your neighbors on a night you won’t forget.Along with Petey's barnRocket playing the songs of Wonderhouse!Praise for The Dave Bulley BandFVMusicBlog: 'One of Four' is a stunning release complete with an ever-evolving arrangement, thought-provoking lyrics and charismatic vocal performances. One thing is for sure; it is a release that needs to be on your new music playlist!Dengue: Hello The Dave Bulley BandThis is another fantastic track, I will play it on my radio show. Keep it up!The Dave Bulley Band's "Lackawanna Conclave" is a dynamic blend of folk/acoustic and rock/punk. The song showcases impressive musicianship with its spirited guitar work and gritty vocals. It offers a refreshing twist on the folk genre. However, the lyrics might be challenging to decipher, and clearer enunciation would enhance the overall experience. I will share your release on my Spotify playlist "Street…