UPCOMING EVENTS
The 11th Annual Back Porch Festival
We’re excited to bring back the Back Porch Festival for the 11th year! We are continuing with the expanded format premiered in 2023, featuring 50+ artists performing at ten venues in downtown Northampton over three days.
Ramble Artists (more TBA):
James Hunter Six, Bobby Rush, Tony Trischka Earl Jam, CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Chris Smither, Fantastic Cat, Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, GA 20, Chatham Rabbits, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, New Dangerfield, Big Sandy & The Fly-Right Boys, Huntertones, Caitlin Canty, Kevin Gordon Trio, Spanglish Fly, Ali McGuirk, Cloudbelly, Murphy Beds, Stephane Wrembel
RAMBLE PASS - Available 12/4
The Back Porch Festival Ramble Pass grants access to every show at The Back Porch Festival EXCEPT for the evening shows presented at The Academy of Music. The Back Porch Festival features 50+ artists at 10 venues across Northampton. *Admittance for individual sets are subject to the capacity of each participating venue. Ramble Pass Buttons can be picked up at specified Box Office locations (Information will be sent out regarding box office locations closer to the festival).
VIP WEEKEND PASS The Back Porch VIP Weekend Pass includes preferred reserved seating to all three Academy evening shows, a ramble pass, and VIP mezzanine seating at The Iron Horse. VIP Pass holders have access to every performance and venue that is part of the festival throughout the weekend.
Featuring over 60 artists in 10 venues in downtown Northampton. Amazing live music all weekend, all over town. Full line up coming soon.
3/7/25 Back Porch Songwriter Night: The Songs of Neil Young
3/8/25 Back Porch Bluegrass Spectacular ft. The Travelin' McCourys, Sam Grisman Project, and East Nash Grass
3/9/25 Lucinda Williams
The Country Christmas Sing Along Spectacular presents: Zara Bode’s Nothing’s Too Much Trouble for Christmas Show
For years, The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular has somehow managed to pull off what many thought impossible: a holiday show that consistently delivers a dazzling display of yuletide cheer. Whether you’re a devoted fan or about to dive into this delightful spectacle for the first time, one thing is certain: this is a sing-along you don’t want to miss. For what began as ragtag revelry has blossomed into a beloved tradition that captures the true spirit of the season. With a show-stopping lineup of classic carols, quirky original tunes, and hilariously engaging trivia to test your holiday know-how, you’re in for a bonafide treat reminiscent of Christmas specials of yore.
This year, the honor of hosting falls to the inimitable Zara Bode, a seasoned starlet whose knack for holiday magic is rivaled only by her ability to whip up six-inch ribbon curls. Renowned for her quick wit and enchanting voice, Zara has a love for a well-crafted show, an eye for treasures hidden in the post-Christmas clearance shelf and an ear for seasonal tunes that aren’t sung enough. She and her merry band are ready to weave together an evening of music and laughter with you, making for an annual gathering that feels more like a family reunion gone delightfully awry than your typical holiday performance.
So, dust off your tackiest holiday sweater, warm up those vocal cords, take a swig of eggnog and brace yourself for a joyful burst of merriment. Because, dear friends, this isn’t merely a show. It’s a raucous sing-out-loud celebration that reminds us all that NOTHING is too much trouble for Christmas!
BACKPORCH FESTIVAL SONGWRITER SERIES: THE SONGS OF GRAM PARSONS & EMMYLOU HARRIS
Signature Sounds Presents:
Back Porch Songwriter Night - The songs of Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris
featuring:
Rani Arbo, Lisa Bastoni, Tracy Grammer, Ward Hayden, Peter Mulvey, Winterpills , Deep River Ramblers
BACKPORCH FESTIVAL SONGWRITER SERIES: CAROLE KING
The Back Porch Songwriter Series continues with our first show at the newly updated Iron Horse on Tuesday, November 19th featuring the songs of the legendary Carole King.
Since writing her first number one hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” at the tender age of 17, Carole King has arguably become one of the most celebrated and iconic singer/songwriters of all time. She wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 over the latter half of the 20th century.
BACKPORCH FESTIVAL SONGWRITER SERIES: LUCINDA WILLIAMS
The Back Porch Songwriter Series continues with our first ever show at the Shea Theater on Sunday, October 13th featuring the songs of the legendary Lucinda Williams.
Williams had her breakthrough in 1998 with the classic album Car Wheels On A Gravel Road, which won a best album Grammy award. Her songs have been recorded by Tom Petty, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert and many others.
BERKSHIRE BREWING COMPANY 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Join us to celebrate a huge MILESTONE, 30 years of fun, sweat and beers.
To commemorate this occasion, we're hosting an anniversary party with food, beer, music and YOU. Check out the event details below and make sure to get your tickets because we couldn't, and wouldn't, want to do this without you.
30th Anniversary Details
When: September 28th, 12:30-6:30pm (Doors open at 12pm)
Where: Franklin County Fair Grounds
What: Come celebrate our 30th Anniversary with your favorite beer, Food Trucks and Live music, including:
Breezy Jane Band, 12:30-1:30pm
Lonesome Brothers, 2:00-3:00pm
James Montgomery Band, 3:30-4:30pm
Eilen Jewell, 5:00-6:30pm