Community Calendar

Get ready for a killer night of synths at Jupiter Club in Easthampton.

Along with their mix of '80’s new wave synthesizer dance grooves and punk rock guitar riffs, Rival Galaxies will be joined by the ukulele power disco jams of The Y Lie and the warbly keys and drum machines of Snowglobe Almanac.

Dance the night away or chill out in the Jupiter Club lounge with a craft cocktail.

Pay what you want to support local music but no one turned away for lack of funds.

Early Risers, Jake Klar, and Lizzy Mandell open the evening with a special in-the-round set, leading into Andrea von Kampen’s debut performance at Next Stage. Hailing from Nebraska’s Great Plains, von Kampen is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for intimate storytelling and luminous melodies, with appearances alongside Watchhouse, Punch Brothers, The Wood Brothers, and Bonny Light Horseman, plus performances at Newport Folk Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. She’s released three albums, toured internationally, amassed 55M+ Spotify streams, and this fall unveils a powerful protest EP calling for justice and solidarity. Opening artists Early Risers, Jake Klar, and Lizzy Mandell bring harmony-rich folk, modern Americana grit, and award-winning songwriting to start the night.

Celebrate the debut of Role Model, the remarkable new album by Northampton-born artist Indë, through this immersive hometown release concert. Role Model is a “künstlerroman,” an artist’s coming-of-age story, and soundtracks Indë's mission to become the Black queer role model that their community lacked during their childhood. This evening-length concert will present the album in its entirety, along with a live community choir, which we hope you'll join in song.

The 25 year-old artist, mentee of the late gospel/blues/roots singer Evelyn Harris, amplifies the representation of queer Black people in the River Valley, manifesting the figures who were absent from their upbringing in the boonies. Indë's sentiments echo a quote of filmmaker Marlon Riggs’s, “It is necessary to constantly remind ourselves we are not an abomination.” Safe spaces for queer & trans BIPoC are few and far between, especially as fascism sinks its teeth deeper into Turtle Island; Indë's work creates a transformative environment for vulnerability, solidarity, and the centering of QTBIPoC voices.

Scenes – A Billy Joel Experience is New England’s premier Billy Joel tribute band, bringing the iconic songs of the Piano Man to life with unparalleled energy, musicianship, and authenticity. Since their formation in 2013, the band has captivated audiences across the region, delivering high-energy, note-perfect renditions of Billy Joel’s timeless hits, from the classic “Piano Man” to the rock anthems “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “Only the Good Die Young”. Named after one of Joel’s signature songs, Scenes aims to create a true Billy Joel experience – not just a tribute performance, but a celebration of the artistry, storytelling, and rich musicality that have made Billy Joel one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. If you’re looking to relive the magic of Joel’s classic hits, Scenes is your front-row ticket to an unforgettable musical journey through the soundtrack of a generation.

Smith College banjo instructor Max Wareham, who tours nationally with Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Peter Rowan, traces the history of the banjo in America through the use of period-correct instruments.

The award-winning Long Duo joins Smith faculty pianists Albert Cano Smit and Yang Liu to present an extravaganza of music for piano four-hands and two pianos by Mendelssohn, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and more!

"LIVE from Ashtonwood" opens its 2026 season celebrating the 100th birthday of our Chickering baby grand piano by presenting a double feature of wonderful piano & voice duos.

First to take the stage will be Matt & Atla DeChamplain at 6 pm – and, after a short break – followed by Tyler Henderson & Aanya Sengupta at 7:30 pm. Both performances of this house concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.

No group is more closely identified with African song than this vibrant South African nine-member vocal ensemble. Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream America with the release of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland album, these African troubadours have traveled the world with the uplifting, polyrhythmic harmonies of their homeland. Winners of five Grammy Awards, the ensemble has had more Grammy nominations than any world music group in the history of recorded music.

Open Mic hosted by Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers & Mike Mrowicki) – Featuring a special set by Peter Siegel of The Gaslight Tinkers. Musicians, poets & storytellers welcome! Email mmrowicki@gmail.com to perform. Community, creativity, & music!