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A night of collaborationValley powerhouses Kimaya Diggs and Wallace Field team up with Boston's Rachel Sumner (of Rachel Sumner & the Traveling Light) and Emily Haviland for a special evening of song sharing and collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to hear beloved songs performed in intimate acoustic arrangements.Kimaya DiggsKimaya Diggs is a musician based in Western Massachusetts, making soul music with R&B roots and an indie rock backbone. Her newest album "Quincy" was released in 2023. Merry-Go-Round magazine said: "You can call her 12 shades of charismatic and vivacious, and none of them really explain the magical mix of talent, passion, and showmanship that Diggs exemplifies…we should be simply overjoyed that there’s still such magic in the world.”Diggs was nominated in the "Best New Artist" and "Album of the Year" categories at the 2023 New England Music Awards as well as "Female Performer of the Year" in 2021. She was recently honored as one of 10 artists of color making a difference in the Boston area by WBUR. She has opened for the likes of Trombone Shorty, Tank & the Bangas, and Lizzie No, and she’s toured with Heather Maloney. The Boston Globe says: “Expressive, smooth vocals…she’s kind of…

Come get FUNKED at our monthly Funk Night! Downtown Greenfield's FUNK NIGHT returns to Hawks & Reed on Thursday, October 24, 8pm. The Boogalistics serve as the house band, with special guest players each month. Suggested donation is $10. Catch Funk Night fourth Thursday of the month.

We're throwing the ultimate Halloween Party with Jimmy Just Quit!Get those costumes ready because we've got the ultimate Halloween party with Jimmy Just Quit coming to you on The Day of The Dead - Friday November 1st!Locally acclaimed cover band, Jimmy Just Quit, always brings the party and we can't wait to have them here for their yearly Halloween party! They'll be rocking out with all your favorite covers, keeping everyone dancing until the night is through!This year, JJQ has cultivated an entire new songlist for this show – they have been practicing day and night to bring a slew of new songs and mashups to your ears – from Fine Young Cannibals to Foo Fighters…Post Malone to Pearl Jam…Goo Goo Dolls to Garbage…Incubus, Sublime, Seven Mary Three, Good Charlotte, Ozzy, Poison....and MORE!Don't forget to dress up, we'll be having a costume contest with KILLER prizes!Get your tickets in advance for only $5! Tickets the day of the show will be $10.Keep an eye out for chances to win free tickets by spreading the word about this show, sharing the flyer and inviting your friends!

Don't miss this SUPER SICK LINEUP of SKA brought to you by 4`13Ska!413Ska is bringing you the best Ska in the Valley and they've got an amazing lineup coming to you for the November Sunday Ska Matinee with Mephiskapheles, Sgt Scag, Mega Infinity, and Pink Slip!Mephiskapheles, a key player in modern ska, continues to push boundaries with its unique ska fusion and exciting new music. Formed in NYC's East Village in 1991, the band quickly gained a loyal following and achieved notable success with sold-out shows, tours with Buzzcocks and GWAR, and charting singles from their debut album *God Bless Satan*. Their 1997 album *Maximum Perversion* was acclaimed, and their 1999 release *Might-Ay White-Ay* further showcased their innovative sound. The 2015 EP *Mephiskapheles*, featuring the hit "Satan Stole My Weed," and the 2019 EP *Never Born Again* reflect their return to darker, melodic roots. Led by frontman Grylli and a top-notch rhythm section, Mephiskapheles continues to captivate with legendary performances, a reissue program, and new music on the horizon.Sgt. Scag (aka Sgt. Scagnetti) is a fixture on the Northeast ska/punk scene since the late 1990’s. Songs about dysfunctional parenting and revenge fantasies developed into teen center anthems. After an 18-year…

Join us in honoring Leonard Cohen with The Secret CordThe Secret Chord - Leonard Cohen Tribute with openers After The RainFriday, November 22nd, 7:00 PMThe Perch at Hawks and ReedJoin us for an unforgettable evening honoring the legendary Leonard Cohen, a poet, songwriter, and spiritual guide whose music has touched hearts and minds around the world. On Friday, November 22nd, The Secret Chord, one of the few active Leonard Cohen tribute acts in the U.S., will take the stage at Hawks and Reed’s The Perch.This exceptional four-piece band, enhanced by a dynamic trio of vocalists, will bring their unique interpretation to Cohen's timeless songs. Infusing elements of folk, jazz, and rock into their performance, The Secret Chord delivers a rich and evocative experience that reflects over a century of combined musical expertise.Band members include Gordon Kramer on guitar and vocals. Gordon ("Leonard" of The Secret Chord) blends his extensive musical experience with a deep passion for Leonard Cohen's music and its healing power. Vocalists Ruth Critcher and Jody Spitz join Gordon in crafting the deep melodic tones Cohen is known for. The Secret Chord also boasts Ray Grigonis on bass, Jesse Sprole on Keys, and Patrick Kelly on drums.Immerse yourself…

Come party , dance, and drink to your favorite classic covers, today's hits, and mashups from local favorites Small Town Radio & Gravestone!Join us to celebrate the holiday season with an amazing FRIENDSGIVING party with local cover band Small Town Radio & Gravestone!Small Town Radio has been gaining a loyal following in Franklin County and beyond, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to Hawks and Reed to ring in the holiday season with them!They'll be bringing you rock-a-fide covers of classic hits, modern pop songs, mashups, and more! Small Town Radio is going to keep you dancing all night long.Local classic rock band, Gravestone, will open the night!Everybody knows Thanksgiving eve is the biggest drinking night of the year so grab your friends and come out to the biggest party in town!Doors open at 7:30, Gravestone from 8:00-9:00, Small Town Radio from 9:00-12:00 AM

Donna The Buffalo returns to Greenfield!Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival.They’ve opened for The Dead and have toured with Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale, Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth to name a few. They also toured with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen to help raise awareness about increased corporate spending in politics.In 1991, the band started the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival in Trumansburg, NY. The four day festival has become an annual destination for over 15,000 music lovers every year and was started as an AIDS benefit. It continues as a benefit for arts and education. To date, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and is now one of three Grassroots Festivals; the Bi-annual Shakori Hills fest in North Carolina and Virginia Key festival in Florida. In 2016 GrassRoots Culture Camp was introduced in Trumansburg, New York as four days of music, art,…

413Ska Sunday Matinee returns for a sssuper ssssick lineup featuring Public Serpents, Threat Level Burgundy, RBNX, and Ragz to Stitchez!413Ska Sunday Matinee Continues with another Ssssick lineup: Headling are Public Serpents from New Jersery with support from RBNX, Threat Level Burgundy, and Ragz to Stitchez As always, this event is ALL AGES and only $15!! Doors at noon, mussssic starts at 1:00 PMPublic Serpents are a six piece ska-core band from New Jersey, USA, fronted by Skwert Gunn, the drummer in New York seminal squat punk band Choking Victim.Since Public Serpents first entered the scene in 2008 with their debut album “The Feeding Of The Fortune 5000”, they’ve appeared on splits with bands UpperDowner and recent Fat Wreck Chords signee Escape From The Zoo, receiving critical acclaim in the worldwide crack-rock-steady scene.Public Serpents has toured and shared stages with incredible acts like Escape From The Zoo, Days and Daze, The Suicide Machines, Catbite, Rancid, Voodoo Glow Skills, Hot Water Music, The Menzingers, and so many more, and has played renowned festival stages across the globe including Podparou Festival (Czech Republic), SBÄM Festival (Austria), Brakrock Festival (Belgium), Rebellion Festival and Boomtown Fair (England).To date, their touring has taken them all over…