Orb Mellon mines the raw energy of 20th Century American roots music, particularly whiskey fueled house party delta blues. Influenced by the likes of Bukka White, Junior Kimbrough, and John Fahey, Orb Mellon performs pure, sonically aggressive, and ever transforming original folk blues, free from any quaintness or historicism, prompting one early reviewer to identify Orb Mellon’s work simply as “blues in all its primeval glory.”

Brian Bender (trombone, vocals, melodica), George Kaye (bass), Paul Arslanian (piano) will play a fun mix of Swing, Bossa Nova, Blues, Ballads, and an occasional pop tune.

Katherine First & Kitchen Party create a Cape Breton, festive atmosphere just like the good old times up north in your favorite family kitchen. The instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, guitar and percussion. All band members sing and audience participation is encouraged.
This band brings to you a blending of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Brittany France and beyond. They also play old timey, bluegrass, Americana and band originals.

In over a decade writing, recording, and performing music professionally and sharing studios and stages with his band Rusty Belle, or supporting touring acts like Chris Smither, Kris Delmhorst, Jeffrey Foucault, and Peter Mulvey, Zak Trojano has evolved his own thing: A warm baritone supported by an old Martin guitar and low tuned Weissenborn lap steel. His complex finger style technique was born out of the country blues tradition through years of immersion in the work of players as diverse as John Fahey, Chet Atkins, and Merle Travis.

Tom Savoy is a performing music artist and singer/songwriter residing in Western Massachusetts. He's played well over a thousand shows in regional venues, including nearly 500 at the Lion's Den in Stockbridge, mostly as a solo singer accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. He also appears regularly with The Savoy Duo or Trio. His extensive repertoire exceeds 1000 songs that uniquely mine a wide range of musical styles, from pop, folk, rock, alt and country, piquing audiences with very broad tastes.

As a multi-instrumental recording artist, Tom and longtime producer/friend Wes Talbot have built an ever expanding catalog of original song recordings over a number of years. In a unique relationship employing two studios, the process begins at Studio 81 where Tom writes all music and lyrics while recording all instruments and vocals. When ready, those tracks are then transferred to Wes' studio for final mixing and mastering. There are currently 60+ mastered recordings offered in high resolution MP3s posted at tomsavoy.com.

In 2016, Tom and Wes formally announced the formation of their own publishing Company, Twelve Days Apart Publishing (BMI). They simultaneously released 4 full length CDs, each featuring 13 original superbly mastered song recordings with full printed lyrics and tasty packaging. That “Box Set” is available in “The Store”at tomsavoy.com , or at live shows. A fifth CD, Higher Road, is currently in production and due for release soon.

Sarah Clay & The StarCats play swing, blues, Latin jazz and retro-pop. Award winning, fun loving trio led by Sarah Clay on vocals/flute, with Draa Hobbs on guitar and Steve Bulmer on upright bass.

Plunge Pool is a guitar-driven hard rock band with traces of metalcore from Montague, MA. Featuring in-your-face drums, heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and a combination of screams and clean vocals, this four piece band delivers a unique blend of soundwaves that all rock/metal lovers will bang their heads to.

Bringing a set of some Christmas tunes, Been Jammin' offers music from the heart and for the soul. Get those toes tapping and those hands clapping as we take you back to when jazz was new! Benjamin Green is a classically trained upright bassist turned jack of all genres who brings an enormous breadth of musical experience to every performance.
When he's not teaching or playing jazz, he's performing with The Dukes of Circuit Ave on Martha's Vineyard and working on original material. Seth Hoffsommer is an accomplished drummer and singer with decades of experience across a broad range of styles. He has performed with a wide variety of groups and artists throughout New England. Joel Rivard, a recording artist signed to Liquid Note Records, has a huge list of accolades, including being listed in Guitar World Magazine as the 3rd fastest guitar player ever. He has over 20 years of experience playing jazz, blues, fusion, and rock with the Joel Rivard Jazz Group.

Born and raised in Orange, MA, Corey has been playing music for over 14 years and covering a wide range of musical styles. Playing covers of 90's/00's pop/rock, as well as some country, rock, originals and more, covering artists such as Matchbox 20, Garth Brooks, Pearl Jam and several others, there is sure to be a song for everyone in the audience to sing along to!

With Soulful three-part harmonies (and often accompanied by their troubador brothers and sisters-in-arms) Katie, Kurt and Grahm are guardians of pretty decent music played well--and with a lot of heart.

Come out, have a good time!
And for all our sakes and sanity bring friends and dance!

Music is this way
and that way
and more.

It's always made new
though it's been played before.

And so what you will hear
when you come to the show

May be different for you,
your friends
(or your foes.)

That it's okay to be different-
that's all we can know.

This is always the way
a Rounders Revival
will go.

Brian Bender (trombone, vocals, piano), Zack Danziger (guitar), Peter Klarman (drums) will play a fun mix of Swing, Bossa Nova, Blues, Ballads, and an occasional pop tune.

New Leaf is John Tabb on button accordion, Kira Jewett on fiddle and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki.  Together they play traditional tunes with tight, driving rhythm, interspersed with Jim's unique take on Ireland's song repertoire.  

JAR Acoustic is a duo of Rick Starke and Jeff Dow. They play everything from Beatles (and a few older than that) right up to today, mixing in some country and Americana.
Not to be missed!

Lastand is your go-to for Classic Country to Retro Rock to good ol' Golden Oldies! 

Chris Hartman Acoustic playing 80’s,90’s,reggae and top 40’s with a soulful vibe and feel

Marc Bode of The DeadHeads performs a solo show!
Massachusetts-based Grateful Dead cover band that fully embodies the song title, "The Music Never Stopped," playing 3 hr sets with no breaks in between.

Mark Paradis (guitarist/singer for The Marks Brothers, Lobsterz from Marz) has been entertaining audiences in CT and Mass for many years. He plays a great mix of rooted traditionals, psychedelic rockers, and bluegrass toe-tappers at his solo shows. Sure to be a special occasion!!

Debi Spyre (Singer/guitarist/songwriter)

Debi has played for a wide variety of audiences, both solo and group, over a span of 20 plus years. There is always a crowd to please and Debi knows how to reach them. Her pleasing voice and guitar skills make for a combination ranging from fun to mellow, from modern to old, from jazz to moderns to blues. Lets the songbird entertain you!

BRIAN BENDER & ROBBY ROITER JAZZ DUO will play a fun mix of Swing, Bossa Nova, Blues, Ballads, and an occasional pop tune.
Brian Bender (trombone, vocals, piano), Robby Roiter (guitar)

Pioneer Valley musician, Nate Martel of the bands, Beast Mode, Outer Stylie, and Llama Lasagna, performs solo at Methuselah. He plays his heart out and has a remarkable voice you will not want to miss. His sets are soulful, gritty, and fun takes on classic rock/soul and 90s pop/rock covers, along with honest and passionate original music.  With a revue of tunes spanning over 6 decades, there is truly something for everyone, so be sure to check him out!

Jukebox Jake plays a variety of genres of music. Hailing from Western Mass, he was inspired by 50’s/60’s music at any early age. Jukebox Jake plays folk, country, rock and roll, and classic rock including Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Dylan, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Dion, The Beach Boys, Bill Hailey, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Donovan, and The Grateful Dead.

Tony Bernardo is a singer/songwriter based in Florence, MA. He specializes in looping guitar and vocals. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the local dance pop band, Fever

Tom Shields and Barely Standing
Tom Shields is a dynamic performer and vocalist, on acoustic guitar, Backed up by Barely Standing comprised of veteran musicians, Harry Harrison on bass, Don Calsyn, fiddle and mandolin, Paul Conz on drums! This band is a crowd pleaser! What sets the band apart from most acts is a fiddle taking on the lead instrumental role, in place of electric guitar, or key board! The band has it own flair on rock, country covers and Tom's originals!

Katherine First & Kitchen Party create a Cape Breton, festive atmosphere just like the good old times up north in your favorite family kitchen. The instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, guitar and percussion. All band members sing and audience participation is encouraged.
This band brings to you a blending of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Brittany France and beyond. They also play old timey, bluegrass, Americana and band originals.

Adam S.Z (Adam Steele Zucker) is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  His songs are very catchy , conscious, and melodic - blending his influences from reggae, rock and r&b .   Expect to hear lively versions of all time reggae, rock, and r&b songs  in a warm and  inviting style with original tunes.   The common theme of this musical selection is the power of love to overcome obstacles and brighten up the world.   Joined by friends that help bring the music to life and people to the dance floor  ,  Adam S.Z and Friends bring the vibes to rock the soul 

• Adam S.Z - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
• Chris Ellis  - Drums,
• Peter Kim - Bass , 
• David Boatwright - Guitar, Vocals

Pioneer Valley musician, Nate Martel of the bands, Beast Mode, Outer Stylie, and Llama Lasagna, performs solo at Methuselah. He plays his heart out and has a remarkable voice you will not want to miss. His sets are soulful, gritty, and fun takes on classic rock/soul and 90s pop/rock covers, along with honest and passionate original music.  With a revue of tunes spanning over 6 decades, there is truly something for everyone, so be sure to check him out!

Hazelnuts is Oriana and Dave, serving up a variety of hits from the last few decades of the 1900’s: rock, folk, pop, grunge, and even a taste of jam band to be experienced from our platter of guitar, piano, melodica, and vocal flavors.

Lauren Fleit is a local singer, songwriter and guitar player based in Western Mass. She performs a wide variety of genres that are perfect for all audiences to enjoy and brings a fun energy to any stage.

Robby Roiter on guitar with Bill Winslow on keys

"Intimate solo guitar, exploring jazz standards, bossa nova, blues, classical repertoire, beloved pop tunes, & beyond into ambient electronic & improvised soundscapes.

Based in the Pioneer Valley since 1987, Robby performs in solo & group formats, including the Butterfly Swing Band, frequent duo shows with Brian Bender.

Robby also loves teaching guitar at Downtown Sounds Workers Coop, Gerry's Music Shop, & privately & facilitates the weekly Wednesday night jam session at the Vermont Jazz Center."

One Part Luck is husband and wife duo John Bye and Peg Cowen, from
Cummington, MA. "A little old-timey... but not," they perform original songs in
tight, two-part harmony, backed up with acoustic guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele,
harmonica, and their much-loved suitcase drum. Their songs range from sweet,
catchy love ditties, to serious spiritual meditations, from toe-tapping barn dancers
to wistful lullabies.

Jim Matus/solo laoutar
From just up the hill in Chesterfield MA, Jim is a composer, band leader, arranger, guitarist, specializing in progressive world fusion, jazz, folk and improvisatory music. 
He has performed and recorded with a wide range of New England artists from Bluesman James Montgomery to World music's Tony Vacca, and studied guitar with Pat Metheny and John Scofield. His iconic band Paranoise's album Ishq was on the long list for a Grammy in the World Fusion category.He is the inventor of the LAOUTAR, a unique mandocello/Greek lute hybrid, on which he will perform his growing repertoire of solo pieces.

Acoustic Mayhem is what can only be called a "Power Duo". No Drums, just 2 guys making a lot of sound for just a guitar player & a bassist/uke player.

Originally formed back in the 90's. They played together for around 8 years & released numerous albums in cassette & CD form (No 8-tracks).

After going their separate ways for years, occasionally doing a one off reunion gig. Now they are back! Still up to their old shenanigans of finding the Blues in whatever style of music they do.

Besides being called a power duo. Their music can best be described as Hot Tuna meets the Smothers Brothers on acid playing Robert Johnson & Willie Dixon. While delivering free form jazz comedy as interpreted by Lenny Bruce & George Carlin ...

David Clark Carroll grew up playing music in Boston, first discovering bluegrass in college at the Philadelphia Folk Festival where he saw pioneering flat picker Doc Watson and newgrass legends Sam Bush and David Bromberg. Daring Coyotes is based around original material by David and live is an improvisational experience, going deep on original and traditional tunes with a modern flair, highlighted on the recent album Odyssey of the Far West. Inspired by mandolin/guitar duet albums such as Shady Grove, Blake & Rice and Doc & Dawg, this collection of original songs by David is filtered through traditional sensibilities and based on progressive songwriting and hard driving instrumentals.

Wiley Griffin is a soulful guitarist and vocalist that performs
with precision and awe inspiring technique.
Live he plays a variety of classic popular songs
mixed with his own originals. With the help
of looper, bass, and beatbox he creates a grooving and fun
experience for his audience!

AXIS brings Classic Rock to the Valley...and Beyond.  Featuring five veteran players bringing powerful lead vocals and harmonies, iconic guitar and keyboard riffs, and solid bass and drum foundation, AXIS prides itself on taking audiences back to those moments of hearing the opening chords of a favorite song on the radio - from the Allmans to the Zombies - with the "wow" factor of songs rarely covered by local bands.   Mark your calendars and bring your dancing shoes for a good time.   www.axisrockband.com

Jerry Ezold, grew up in a family of very well known of musicians in Holyoke. Jerry and his “brothers” who often join him, have been playing together since they were kids. They all dove into Celtic music at an early age and played at many Holyoke functions during the months of February and March, leading up to Holyoke’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade! After taking many years off the music scene to raise his 3 children, Jerry is back to his passion of creating music. Now concentrating on folk and various types of other acoustic music. Also writing songs, as well as getting back to picking mandolin and banjo.

Welcome to Jamelot!! Purveyors of Sophisticated POP! ~ 70s/80s Adult Contemporary, Funk, Progressive Soul, Disco, New Wave, R&B. 

A fun and magical experience of POP goodness, celebrating the best of times with undeniable booty shakers, heart breakers and fresh makers from the 70s/80s! So, tease your hair, splash on some Hai Karate...but please, "be careful how you use it!", slip into your parachute pants 'n moon boots...or bell bottoms 'n platforms and COME DANCING!!!

We are the Knights of the Square Table...but hey, "it's HIP to be square!"

Katherine First & Kitchen Party create a Cape Breton, festive atmosphere just like the good old times up north in your favorite family kitchen. The instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, guitar and percussion. All band members sing and audience participation is encouraged.
This band brings to you a blending of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Brittany France and beyond. They also play old timey, bluegrass, Americana and band originals.

Chris Hartman Acoustic playing 80’s,90’s,reggae and top 40’s with a soulful vibe and feel

New Leaf is John Tabb on button accordion, Kira Jewett on fiddle and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki.  Together they play traditional tunes with tight, driving rhythm, interspersed with Jim's unique take on Ireland's song repertoire.  

Dalton Mass. based singer guitarist. Playing a variety of classic rock, and country acoustic covers, from The Eagles and Petty to Buffet and Chesney and many more. 
As well as playing acoustic solo shows,  I also sing and play guitar with the Berkshire county based R&B dance band MOVIN’ ON.

Bliss 42 is an energetic and unapologetic cover band that refuses to be categorized. We perform familiar and often unexpected rock, pop, and alternative hits from the 60s onward. Always high-energy fun, we’ll have someone come check your pulse if you remain seated the entire show. Let us surprise you! Singing along and dancing are always encouraged.

The answer to the Great Question of “Life, the Universe and Everything” is 42. — The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

From the Woods is the moniker for Adam Braunschweig's musical collective or solo show. Adam has been a singer-songwriter from Western MA for the last 20 years. From the Woods is steeped in Americana and folk music styles with themes from the New England's rich history and culture.

Lauren Fleit is a local singer, songwriter and guitar player based in Western Mass. She performs a wide variety of genres that are perfect for all audiences to enjoy and brings a fun energy to any stage.

Tom Savoy is a performing music artist and singer/songwriter residing in Western Massachusetts. He's played well over a thousand shows in regional venues, including nearly 500 at the Lion's Den in Stockbridge, mostly as a solo singer accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. He also appears regularly with The Savoy Duo or Trio. His extensive repertoire exceeds 1000 songs that uniquely mine a wide range of musical styles, from pop, folk, rock, alt and country, piquing audiences with very broad tastes.

As a multi-instrumental recording artist, Tom and longtime producer/friend Wes Talbot have built an ever expanding catalog of original song recordings over a number of years. In a unique relationship employing two studios, the process begins at Studio 81 where Tom writes all music and lyrics while recording all instruments and vocals. When ready, those tracks are then transferred to Wes' studio for final mixing and mastering. There are currently 60+ mastered recordings offered in high resolution MP3s posted at tomsavoy.com.

In 2016, Tom and Wes formally announced the formation of their own publishing Company, Twelve Days Apart Publishing (BMI). They simultaneously released 4 full length CDs, each featuring 13 original superbly mastered song recordings with full printed lyrics and tasty packaging. That “Box Set” is available in “The Store”at tomsavoy.com , or at live shows. A fifth CD, Higher Road, is currently in production and due for release soon.

We are the Meanies, an acoustic folk duo who has been playing around New England for the past two years. The Meanies are composed of Dan Zukergood and Julie Schwager, both of whom live in the Northampton Area. They are known for their sweet harmonies and fun and lively performances.

Dan Zukergood currently plays in several bands. Many people know him through Johnny and the Flashbacks, a classic rock dance band that has been playing in the area for the last 13 years. He is also the leader of Dan Zukergood and the Mostly Happy Band featuring an assortment of players including Jim Henry, Rich Cahillane, Chris Haynes and J.J. O’Connell. They most recently opened up for Willie Nile at Gateway City Arts. He also plays solo singer songwriter gigs as well as live acoustic karaoke. He has two albums of original songs that can currently be heard on all streaming services. Both albums were produced by Jim Henry at Rubytone Studios.
Julie Schwager is a newcomer on the Northampton music scene. She is a singer songwriter and the lead singer for the Meanies.
She and Dan began playing together in 2012 and started playing regular gigs as The Meanies during the summer of 2020. The Meanies play mostly cover songs that people love to hear. They cover artists including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, The Waifs, Kasey Chambers, John Prine, Green Day, The Decemberists, Nanci Griffith, Chip Taylor, The Chicks, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band and others.

Individually, members of The Outfit have delighted audiences throughout Western MA and far beyond, performing a wide variety of genres. Together, The Outfit brings you a cool, hip and deeply groove laden mix of jazz, blues, R&B and funk, paying tribute to musical luminaries such as Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Chet Baker, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Joe Jones and many others. The Outfit is heavy, baby...heavy as cement shoes in that deep n' dirty water...and all class!
Seth Hoffsommer: Drums, Vocals
Joel Rivard: Guitar
Mike Stamm: Hammond B3, Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Acoustic with a kick! 
🎸Tom-n-Lici🎤 are Baird Souls, performing an eclectic mix of classic & blues-rock, with Tom providing acoustic/electric guitar and Lici on vocals. Founding members of the former band of the same name, Tom and Lici have entertained throughout MA, CT and RI for nearly 20 years.

Tony Bernardo is a singer/songwriter based in Florence, MA. He specializes in looping guitar and vocals. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the local dance pop band, Fever

Melissa Brinton is a singer/songwriter from Berkshire county who plays fingerstyle guitar. She plays original music as well as many well known covers from throughout the ages. Her style ranges from folk, jazz, rock, Irish, pop, the Golden Oldies to the hits of the 60's, 70's and 90's. Feel free to make requests!

Shenanigans with Friends is an exciting cover band performing a wide range of songs including country, R&B, rock, blues, and singer-songwriter tunes - we do songs by Nanci Griffith, Leonard Cohen, The Kinks, Gregory Porter, Ray Charles, John Prine, Stevie Wonder, and others.  We specialize in lovely vocal harmonies and we encourage audience members to sing along !

   The members of the band have a broad  background including 60s rock bands, musical theater, choral singing, Motown and reggae bands.  Shenanigans with Friends has performed throughout the Western Mass and Southern Vermont areas.  

Been Jammin' offers music from the heart and for the soul. Get those toes tapping and those hands clapping as we take you back to when jazz was new! Benjamin Green is a classically trained upright bassist turned jack of all genres who brings an enormous breadth of musical experience to every performance.
When he's not teaching or playing jazz, he's performing with The Dukes of Circuit Ave on Martha's Vineyard and working on original material. Seth Hoffsommer is an accomplished drummer and singer with decades of experience across a broad range of styles. He has performed with a wide variety of groups and artists throughout New England. Joel Rivard, a recording artist signed to Liquid Note Records, has a huge list of accolades, including being listed in Guitar World Magazine as the 3rd fastest guitar player ever. He has over 20 years of experience playing jazz, blues, fusion, and rock with the Joel Rivard Jazz Group.

JAR Acoustic is a duo of Rick Starke and Jeff Dow. They play everything from Beatles (and a few older than that) right up to today, mixing in some country and Americana.
Not to be missed!

Katherine First & Kitchen Party create a Cape Breton, festive atmosphere just like the good old times up north in your favorite family kitchen. The instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, guitar and percussion. All band members sing and audience participation is encouraged.
This band brings to you a blending of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Brittany France and beyond. They also play old timey, bluegrass, Americana and band originals.

Old Tom & the Lookouts, spear-headed by Alex Calabrese, is a Boston-Based Indie-Folk band. Through brooding lyrics and wistful melodies, Old Tom’s projects culminate to cast a lens on mental health. Alex’s striking vocals pay homage to influences such as Tom Waits, Phoebe Bridgers, and Frightened Rabbit.

The band’s latest original record, a co-creation with violinist and vocalist Cecilia Vacanti, Just For Beasts, depicts a story of non-linear progress and perseverance. 

“Just for Beasts is one of those essential records that everyone should give a spin.” (Music Mecca, 2021). 

“With a folksy, easygoing sonic apparatus, band members Alex Calabrese and Cecilia Vacanti create a hauntingly beautiful project with Just for Beasts.”  (Lunar Sonar). 

Old Tom & the Lookouts have been seen on Sofar Sounds stages throughout the U.S., as well as iconic venues such as Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), City Winery (Boston, MA), The Press Room (Portsmouth, NH), Pete’s Candy Store (NYC, NY), and Skylark Lounge (Denver, CO).

Soular Eclipse Unhinged is an intergalactic mix of
radiant Jazz, a bit of nebulous blues, forever swirling in a sparkling stardust
of stellar melodies, other worldly harmonies, and ecliptic improvisation along the
path of totality.

Lauren Fleit is a local singer, songwriter and guitar player based in Western Mass. She performs a wide variety of genres that are perfect for all audiences to enjoy and brings a fun energy to any stage.

Berkshire county-based trio playing classic rock, country, blues, originals, and more.
In addition to playing acoustic gigs, Tom and Kat are members of the band Movin’ On and Bill is a member of the band Eruption.

• Singer songwriter Richard Chase has earned the respect of audiences
  throughout the North Quabbin region and beyond with his superbly
  crafted songs and tasteful musicianship.
  Performing his music as a solo acoustic act or as part of the Richard
  Chase Group, (and with the help of his treasured 1938 Kalamazoo
  guitar) is at once a calming and uplifting experience, offering
  introspective anthems accompanied by lush soundscapes. At the heart
  of the Richard Chase Group is his moving songwriting, crushed velvet
  voice and nimble guitar work which finds him earnestly delivering his
  songs with passion, serving the audience, and making that special
  connection with the listener.
  "Rich's voice is like a favorite sweatshirt, smooth, pleasing and
  versatile. [He's] obviously having fun which adds to the enjoyment for
  everyone." (Karen Traub, Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse)

  “Richard Chase's guitar work is masterful. Rhythmic and intricate, it lays
  a splendid foundation for his grit-flecked, stirring vocals. Chase is a
  craftsman's songwriter, and it was an absolute pleasure sharing the
  stage.” (Auyon Mukharji - Darlingside)
  With dynamic drums/percussion and passionate bass to round out the
  group, Chase’s music will draw you into a world that is full and varied
  and will leave you completely satisfied whether you are moved to
  dance, tap your feet, or hum along with a tune that you know (or will
  soon recognize).

Pioneer Valley musician, Nate Martel of the bands, Beast Mode, Outer Stylie, and Llama Lasagna, performs solo at Methuselah. He plays his heart out and has a remarkable voice you will not want to miss. His sets are soulful, gritty, and fun takes on classic rock/soul and 90s pop/rock covers, along with honest and passionate original music.  With a revue of tunes spanning over 6 decades, there is truly something for everyone, so be sure to check him out!

One Part Luck is husband and wife duo John Bye and Peg Cowen, from
Cummington, MA. "A little old-timey... but not," they perform original songs in
tight, two-part harmony, backed up with acoustic guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele,
harmonica, and their much-loved suitcase drum. Their songs range from sweet,
catchy love ditties, to serious spiritual meditations, from toe-tapping barn dancers
to wistful lullabies.

BETSY-DAWN WILLIAMS & JOSH GORDON, playing a mix of hippie era pop-rock, vintage honky tonk, and American songbook standards.

Betsy-Dawn Williams – lead vocals & rhythm guitar and Josh Gordon –
lead guitar & electric violin, head up this musical project. Williams has two 
CD releases of original works on the indie-European roots music label El 
Toro Records, and Josh Gordon has a lengthy resume playing with musical 
notables in Nashville, Chicago, and NYC.

Acoustic Mayhem is what can only be called a "Power Duo". No Drums, just 2 guys making a lot of sound for just a guitar player & a bassist/uke player.

Originally formed back in the 90's. They played together for around 8 years & released numerous albums in cassette & CD form (No 8-tracks).

After going their separate ways for years, occasionally doing a one off reunion gig. Now they are back! Still up to their old shenanigans of finding the Blues in whatever style of music they do.

Besides being called a power duo. Their music can best be described as Hot Tuna meets the Smothers Brothers on acid playing Robert Johnson & Willie Dixon. While delivering free form jazz comedy as interpreted by Lenny Bruce & George Carlin ...

Seasoned by years of playing Boston’s rock clubs, Ashley Rhodes brings rock ‘n roll flair to the acoustic singer/songwriter community of Massachusetts. Her sound is heavily influenced by late 90s, early 00s, and Lilith Fair artists - Sheryl Crow, Fiona Apple, and Natalie Merchant are some of her favorites. You can expect to hear a mix of rock, pop, and folk covers as well as a few originals.

Robby Roiter

"Intimate solo guitar, exploring jazz standards, bossa nova, blues, classical repertoire, beloved pop tunes, & beyond into ambient electronic & improvised soundscapes.

Based in the Pioneer Valley since 1987, Robby performs in solo & group formats, including the Butterfly Swing Band, frequent duo shows with Brian Bender.

Robby also loves teaching guitar at Downtown Sounds Workers Coop, Gerry's Music Shop, & privately & facilitates the weekly Wednesday night jam session at the Vermont Jazz Center."

David Clark Carroll grew up playing music in Boston, first discovering bluegrass in college at the Philadelphia Folk Festival where he saw pioneering flat picker Doc Watson and newgrass legends Sam Bush and David Bromberg. Daring Coyotes is based around original material by David and live is an improvisational experience, going deep on original and traditional tunes with a modern flair, highlighted on the recent album Odyssey of the Far West. Inspired by mandolin/guitar duet albums such as Shady Grove, Blake & Rice and Doc & Dawg, this collection of original songs by David is filtered through traditional sensibilities and based on progressive songwriting and hard driving instrumentals.

Just Fine Thank You play electric-ukulele driven arrangements of favorite songs ranging from country to jazz standards to punk rock. They are: Becky Lang on ukuleles and vocals, Robin Hoffman on ukuleles and vocals, and David Pratt on percussion; and they are based in Western Massachusetts.

Melissa Brinton is a singer/songwriter from Berkshire county who plays fingerstyle guitar. She plays original music as well as many well known covers from throughout the ages. Her style ranges from folk, jazz, rock, Irish, pop, the Golden Oldies to the hits of the 60's, 70's and 90's. Feel free to make requests!

Adam S.Z (Adam Steele Zucker) is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  His songs are very catchy , conscious, and melodic - blending his influences from reggae, rock and r&b .   Expect to hear lively versions of all time reggae, rock, and r&b songs  in a warm and  inviting style with original tunes.   The common theme of this musical selection is the power of love to overcome obstacles and brighten up the world.   Joined by friends that help bring the music to life and people to the dance floor  ,  Adam S.Z and Friends bring the vibes to rock the soul 

• Adam S.Z - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
• Chris Ellis  - Drums,
• Peter Kim - Bass , 
• David Boatwright - Guitar, Vocals

Katherine First & Kitchen Party create a Cape Breton, festive atmosphere just like the good old times up north in your favorite family kitchen. The instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, guitar and percussion. All band members sing and audience participation is encouraged.
This band brings to you a blending of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Brittany France and beyond. They also play old timey, bluegrass, Americana and band originals.

Wild Bill and the Flying Sparks are one of the area’s most established and beloved musical groups, appealing to an unusually wide range of listeners. The band plays a range of songs by artists such as Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Taj Mahal,  Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Levon Helm and many more for listening and dancing pleasure. The band also performs original tunes. 
Wild Bill and the Flying Sparks are a good old-fashioned honkytonk band. From their cowboy hats to their pedal steel player, these guys are the real deal. If you’re looking for some classic country and some American roots music, this is the band for you.” Sheryl Hunter, music writer, Newspapers of New England.

Chris Hartman Acoustic playing 80’s,90’s,reggae and top 40’s with a soulful vibe and feel

Tom Savoy is a performing music artist and singer/songwriter residing in Western Massachusetts. He's played well over a thousand shows in regional venues, including nearly 500 at the Lion's Den in Stockbridge, mostly as a solo singer accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. He also appears regularly with The Savoy Duo or Trio. His extensive repertoire exceeds 1000 songs that uniquely mine a wide range of musical styles, from pop, folk, rock, alt and country, piquing audiences with very broad tastes.

As a multi-instrumental recording artist, Tom and longtime producer/friend Wes Talbot have built an ever expanding catalog of original song recordings over a number of years. In a unique relationship employing two studios, the process begins at Studio 81 where Tom writes all music and lyrics while recording all instruments and vocals. When ready, those tracks are then transferred to Wes' studio for final mixing and mastering. There are currently 60+ mastered recordings offered in high resolution MP3s posted at tomsavoy.com.

In 2016, Tom and Wes formally announced the formation of their own publishing Company, Twelve Days Apart Publishing (BMI). They simultaneously released 4 full length CDs, each featuring 13 original superbly mastered song recordings with full printed lyrics and tasty packaging. That “Box Set” is available in “The Store”at tomsavoy.com , or at live shows. A fifth CD, Higher Road, is currently in production and due for release soon.

From the Woods is the moniker for Adam Braunschweig's musical collective or solo show. Adam has been a singer-songwriter from Western MA for the last 20 years. From the Woods is steeped in Americana and folk music styles with themes from the New England's rich history and culture.

Lauren Fleit is a local singer, songwriter and guitar player based in Western Mass. She performs a wide variety of genres that are perfect for all audiences to enjoy and brings a fun energy to any stage.

Tony Bernardo is a singer/songwriter based in Florence, MA. He specializes in looping guitar and vocals. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the local dance pop band, Fever

Jim Matus/solo laoutar
From just up the hill in Chesterfield MA, Jim is a composer, band leader, arranger, guitarist, specializing in progressive world fusion, jazz, folk and improvisatory music. 
He has performed and recorded with a wide range of New England artists from Bluesman James Montgomery to World music's Tony Vacca, and studied guitar with Pat Metheny and John Scofield. His iconic band Paranoise's album Ishq was on the long list for a Grammy in the World Fusion category.He is the inventor of the LAOUTAR, a unique mandocello/Greek lute hybrid, on which he will perform his growing repertoire of solo pieces.

Acoustic Bandwidth is based in Western Mass. Playing your favorite Classics, Contemporary and Country acoustic treasurers from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Come and sing and dance to the great songs we all grew up with.
It’s an always a great time !!!

After being incarcerated for much of 2018, Kyle Erickson spent a couple years just trying to get by. On probation; working in asbestos abatement, waiting tables, delivering newspapers, and all kinds of other odd jobs; he thought he had more to offer. Today, reformed and asking for a second chance, Kyle Erickson uses his past to create a show unlike any other with music inspired by classic rock, blues, and old country music to ask the question: what if everybody got a second chance? Erickson’s talent for lyric writing and stage presence are unmatched and need to be seen to be believed in venues such as City Winery, Blue Portland and more.  You might have seen Erickson supporting bands like LANCO, Kylie Morgan, Mike Doughty and others all over the country connecting to audiences through a vision of understanding and hope even in what seems like absolute darkness.

Jerry Ezold, grew up in a family of very well known of musicians in Holyoke. Jerry and his “brothers” who often join him, have been playing together since they were kids. They all dove into Celtic music at an early age and played at many Holyoke functions during the months of February and March, leading up to Holyoke’s big St. Patrick’s Day Parade! After taking many years off the music scene to raise his 3 children, Jerry is back to his passion of creating music. Now concentrating on folk and various types of other acoustic music. Also writing songs, as well as getting back to picking mandolin and banjo.

We are the Meanies, an acoustic folk duo who has been playing around New England for the past two years. The Meanies are composed of Dan Zukergood and Julie Schwager, both of whom live in the Northampton Area. They are known for their sweet harmonies and fun and lively performances.

Dan Zukergood currently plays in several bands. Many people know him through Johnny and the Flashbacks, a classic rock dance band that has been playing in the area for the last 13 years. He is also the leader of Dan Zukergood and the Mostly Happy Band featuring an assortment of players including Jim Henry, Rich Cahillane, Chris Haynes and J.J. O’Connell. They most recently opened up for Willie Nile at Gateway City Arts. He also plays solo singer songwriter gigs as well as live acoustic karaoke. He has two albums of original songs that can currently be heard on all streaming services. Both albums were produced by Jim Henry at Rubytone Studios.
Julie Schwager is a newcomer on the Northampton music scene. She is a singer songwriter and the lead singer for the Meanies.
She and Dan began playing together in 2012 and started playing regular gigs as The Meanies during the summer of 2020. The Meanies play mostly cover songs that people love to hear. They cover artists including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, The Waifs, Kasey Chambers, John Prine, Green Day, The Decemberists, Nanci Griffith, Chip Taylor, The Chicks, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band and others.