Live Music Sessions

We speak to Peaceful Ensemble and Abby Kingsman of Mountain River Taiko, tour Jericho in Holyoke, have a summer white thunderdome with Mary and Ben Daire, and hear about a BIPOC maker's market in Florence.

We take a trip to Great Barrington to hear from the organizers of Berkshire Busk and some of the participating acts for this year's annual outdoor performance series.

We preview the Pioneer Valley Ska Festival with band Futon Lasagna, learn about the 17th Etchings Festival in Florence, and check out the Silverthorne Theater Company's newest production.

Wilco's Saturday night headliner concert from Solid Sound 2026

A live performance of the first Mermaid Avenue Album with Billy Bragg, Wilco, and several guests artists as recorded live from the Solid Sound Festival.

We revisit our pop-up with Mal Devisa at Green River Festival and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We broadcast live from the Green River Festival grounds with musicians Ruby Ibarra, Swamp Dogg and Sunny War.

We have Live Music Friday with The Golden Hours, chat with Yacht Rock Revue frontman before heading to Tanglewood, and figure out what's going on with the FIFA World Cup with one of NEPM's own.

We hear live music with Pamela Means, speak with author Tom Perrotta about his new book, "Ghost Town," and check in with Mr. Universe.

We meet newly appointed Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Juana Matias, find out about the Pre-Pride Party being thrown by the River Valley Democratic Socialists, and have Live Music Friday with The Glad Machine.