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Sounds Local: Green River Fest returns this weekend: Strong presence of local bands in the lineup this year
06-18-2025 1:05 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

It’s finally here, the big weekend that so many of us have been waiting for. The Green River Festival will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, and the good news is that tickets are still available.

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Green River Festival to welcome 40-plus bands, bring back local beer in 39th year
06-16-2025 4:47 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

GREENFIELD — There will be music, music and more music when the 39th annual Green River Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds this weekend.


Sounds Local: Returning to their roots: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings annual Mountain Day festival to Berkshire East on Saturday
06-11-2025 3:11 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

When the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow performed at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton in April, it was a good old-fashioned foot stompin’ rockin’ dance party complete with plenty of sing-alongs. Everyone had a great time, and it’s guaranteed to be more of the same when the band hosts their fourth annual Mountain Day festival at Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont on Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m.


Ashfield concert to raise money for ACLU
06-08-2025 10:00 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Residents are coming together to organize a charity concert to benefit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).


‘The perfect local event’: Coop Concert Series kicks off season of weekly concerts in Energy Park
06-06-2025 9:56 AM

By LUKE MACANNUCO

Rays of sunshine finally peeked through the clouds onto Energy Park on May 29 as members of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative, a non-profit collective of local musicians founded in 2004, worked together to set up the first Coop Concert of the summer.


Sounds Local: 1794 Meetinghouse abuzz with excitement: Christine Ohlman, the ‘Beehive Queen,’ returns this Saturday, June 7
06-04-2025 12:28 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

In 2012, the Beehive Queen herself, Christine Ohlman, first performed at the 1794 Meetinghouse on South Main Street in New Salem. She kicked off that season, and since then, she has celebrated more summers at this historic venue than she can remember.


PHOTOS: Strings for Kids wraps up season in Greenfield
06-04-2025 10:55 AM


Greenfield artists launch GoFundMe for building purchase
05-29-2025 2:02 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD – Greenfield artists and couple Sarah Adam and Fardeen Chowdhury want to create a rental space for artists to host creative workshops, co-working sessions, concerts and rehearsals, and are seeking community support to bring “The Creative Branch” to life.


Sounds Local: Summer of music starts now: Free annual Montague World Music Mini-Festival is this Sunday
05-28-2025 2:42 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

Pack your lawn chairs, polish your dancing shoes, and get those concert tickets for these upcoming must-see shows as June is set to be an exciting month in our local music scene. The Watermelon Wednesday and Coop Concert series are already in full swing, and mark your calendars for the Franklin County Pride celebration in Greenfield on Saturday, June 7. That same date, the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem will kick off its summer concert season for 2025.


Sounds Local: Viva Las Vegas: Travis Ledoyt brings 1970s Presley show home to Greenfield this Saturday
05-21-2025 2:02 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

Elvis may have left the building, but he will soon return when Greenfield native Travis Ledoyt brings his Elvis Presley tribute act back to the Greenfield High School on Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m.


‘Once I started playing the organ, I was hooked’: Beloved longtime minister of music Dick Matteson bids farewell
05-16-2025 9:08 AM

By CAROLYN BROWN

After 65 years playing and directing church music, 17 of those as First Church Amherst minister of music, Dick Matteson is ready to celebrate his legacy with the Pioneer Valley. He plans to retire next month, and a farewell concert will be held this Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m.


Sounds Local: StrangeCreekCampout returns next weekend: Family-friendly camping, jamming, and over 60 bands on three stages
05-14-2025 1:59 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

For music fans, there is nothing better than enjoying music in the great outdoors, and we are about to have that experience when the StrangeCreek Campout kicks off festival season on Memorial Day weekend. The StrangeCreek Campout, now in its 21st year, will take place at Camp Kee-wanee in Greenfield, from May 23 to 26. Presented by Wormtown Trading Co. out of Worcester, this weekend festival features camping and music from over 60 bands performing on three stages, along with late-night shows in cabins in the woods.


Sounds Local: Delmhorst’s new album features some unexpected additions
05-07-2025 3:03 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

Kris Delmhorst never intended to create an album focused on themes like loss, death and grief, but it turns out these subjects heavily influence many of the songs on her new release, “Ghosts in the Garden.” The Shelburne Falls resident launched her 10th album on March 7 and will hold a record release show at the Iron Horse in Northampton on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. She is currently on tour to support the album.


Fun Fest to showcase day of music in Turners Falls on May 10
05-01-2025 9:35 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The 7th annual Música Franklin “Fun Fest” is returning to Unity Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, May 10 for a free, family-friendly day of music and activities, with students getting the chance to showcase their year of musical growth. 


Pioneer Valley Symphony to end 86th season by bringing together choruses, orchestras and guest soloists
04-25-2025 12:03 PM

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

GREENFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Symphony is bringing together various choruses, orchestras and guest soloists from across the region for its season finale, a performance of Carl Orff’s classic “Carmina Burana” and other compositions.


Sounds Local: ‘We are all aboard a train of hope’: Oen Kennedy and Fiery Hope Chorus join forces for an inspiring performance this weekend
04-23-2025 11:25 AM

By SHERYL HUNTER

In 1988, at the age of 23, Eveline MacDougall founded the Fiery Hope Chorus (formerly Amandla Chorus), and she continues to serve as a director of the 35-member group.


Bach and better than ever: UMass Amherst biennial Bach Fest returns April 25-27 with a multitude of concerts and symposia
04-18-2025 9:26 AM

By CAROLYN BROWN

An Amherst festival dedicated to a famous Baroque composer is coming … Bach.


Sounds Local: Cover bands abound at the Shea: Big Yellow Taxi will perform much of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ this Saturday
04-16-2025 3:10 PM

By SHERYL HUNTER

When it comes to tribute bands, music fans have rather mixed feelings. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, they play a prominent role on the music scene and a number of these bands have shows coming up in the area in the near future.


PHOTOS: Rock on at Frontier Regional School
04-16-2025 9:58 AM


PHOTOS: Musical talent on display
04-10-2025 7:17 PM


‘Music just brings you together’: Frontier’s modern band to perform Thursday
04-09-2025 2:19 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — When one thinks of high school concerts, they may think of a choir, the marching band or a classical orchestra, but at Frontier Regional School Thursday evening, the public is invited to see a show of a different kind.

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