Community Calendar

Join us for the Wind & Reed Jazz Jam Session at 50 Arrow Gallery!

Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring an instrument, sign up, and jam alongside our house band of professional local musicians.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet other players in the community, perform in front of an audience, or just have a great time making music, this session is for you.

The evening will begin with a 30-minute opening set from the house band, followed by a 90-minute open jam session with a first-come, first-served sign-up list. Players will have opportunities to solo, accompany, experiment, and express themselves in a supportive and collaborative environment.

All styles, experience levels, and creative approaches are encouraged — just keep it respectful, musical, and fun.

Suggested donation: $5 plus tips

Bring your horn, sticks, voice, pedals, weird instruments, or just come hang and listen.

"LIVE from Ashtonwood" continues its 2026 season presenting the multi-talented, and South Hadley hometown hero and singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs.

As always, this summer backyard house concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.

Mechanics Hall is excited to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Joanna Connor for a powerful night of blues in The Great Hall. Known for her explosive slide guitar work and high-energy performances, Connor brings a bold, modern edge to traditional blues—delivering a live show that feels every bit as intense and electrifying as a rock concert.

With early roots in Worcester, this performance feels especially meaningful as Joanna Connor makes her debut on the Mechanics Hall stage.

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to the stage in 2026 with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album. Metheny's Side-Eye project is a concept he first introduced to showcase the next generation of exceptional young musicians who have come onto his radar in recent years. Joining Pat Metheny for this dynamic performance are pianist and keyboardist Chris Fishman, bassist Jermain Paul, and drummer Joe Dyson.

Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to guitar at twelve, Metheny was performing with Kansas City's top jazz musicians by fifteen, an early start that helped shape his unmistakable sound.

After joining vibraphonist Gary Burton's group in 1974, Metheny's horn-like phrasing, lyrical touch, and rhythmic fluidity quickly distinguished him. His debut album, Bright Size Life, redefined the possibilities of jazz guitar, introducing a new sonic openness and melodic clarity that inspired generations of players.