The Fabulous 413 is a daily afternoon radio show celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
We want to hear from you! What do you think makes western Massachusetts great? Send us a note or leave us a voicemail.
Reach us at thefab413@nepm.org or 1-800-639-9120.
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We nerd out with Word Nerd Emily Brewster, visit the Double Edge Theatre to hear about their upcoming sold-out show, and speak with Grammy-winning composer Steven Mackey. -
Following his coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention, photojournalist summarizes his experiences in an interview with Kaliis Smith of The Fabulous 413. -
We're live from Tanglewood to celebrate the 150th birthday of Serge Koussevitsky, former BSO music director. We discuss his legacy with BSO archivist Bridget Carr and the vice president of artistic planning, Anthony Fogg. Plus, we hear live music from the BSO's principal bassist for the last 48 years, Edwin Barker. -
We speak to the highly accomplished conductor, Thomas Wilkins, who is an instructor at Tanglewood, learn about Amherst Cinema's summer series, Sound & Vision, and take The Pizza Quest to Ashfield to try Country Pie. -
We hear music from Chris Pureka before their gig at Egremont Barn, check in with photojournalist Barry Goldstein after his reporting at the Republican National Convention, and have our latest wine Thunderdome at Table and Vine. -
We talk to singer-songwriter Billy Bragg before his performance at the Academy of Music in Northampton, talk to some folx from MASS MoCa who are working to bring free live music to North Adams, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
We head over to Yellow Stonehouse Farms for the latest CISA Local Hero Spotlight, chat with writer and comedian Dulcé Sloan about life and her new book, and sympathize (empathize?) with the Word Nerd. -
We talk to Paul Killinger, director of education at TickReport, about how to deal with the tiny but mighty arachnids, ticks. -
We learn about the upcoming RPM Fest with founder and organizer Brian Westbrook, chat with proprietor Sean Mitchell about his new event space, Jupiter Club, and talk about black holes neither big nor small with Mr. Universe. -
We talk about this weekend's Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival with project manager Bianca Jimenez, music legend Ms. Lisa Fischer, and hip-hop artists T'Swan and Talynt. We also learn about the fifth Shelburne Falls Porch Festival and invite NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams to join our latest Wine Thunderdome.
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith bring you The Fabulous 413, a new live, daily radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
Monte and Kaliis will introduce you to the neighbors who make our western Massachusetts the incredible place it is, with a focus on arts and agriculture, cuisine and colleges, history, happenings and whatever the people of the 413 are talking about today.
We’ll explore our fascinating places from The Clark to Clarkdale Fruit Farm, Tanglewood to “The Tofu Curtain,” from Forest Park to the Five Colleges.
The Fabulous 413 is radio terroir to better connect you to the place that we call home.
Monte Belmonte was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years. He's married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
Kaliis Smith, who is also the show's digital producer, is originally from Roxbury and now lives in Springfield. A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and she's the author of “Finger and Thumb.” Her latest is “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.