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Roots & Shoots Concerts Series is pleased to present “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney. Maloney has toured nationally as a headliner, as well as in support of acts like Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Colin Hay, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many more. The New York Times called her music “utterly gorgeous, visceral” and […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents “Blues Women of the Capital Region ll in association with the Capital Region Blues Network (CRBN), featuring Gina Coleman, Leslie Barkman, and Robin O'Herin. Gina Coleman is the leader, singer, and founder of Misty Blues—a Berkshire County, Massachusetts-based band that plays original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, […]
Winterlude: Classical Sunday with Bob Logan and Julian Müller will feature works for piano and cello by Haydn, Bartok, Schumann, Beethoven, and Paradis. Pianist and composer Logan holds a master’s degree from the New England Conservatory, studying under Meng-Chieh Liu. In early 2020, he joined the Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble on their European tour with […]
This acclaimed guitarist and Grammy-nominated songwriter will perform a tour de force program of original songs, blues, tributes to Lucas collaborators Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley, covers of 30’s Chinese pop, Wagner, Stones, electronic soundscapes, and more. “Gary Lucas’s influence transcends boundaries and cultures,” says Dusty Wright, member of the Academy Music Committee. “We’re in […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series is pleased to present troubadour and folk-rocker Johnny Irion, an American original, putting his unique spin on old classics and originals. We’re looking forward to a fun evening of folk, rock, roots, and everything in between. Irion comes by his American roots bona fides honestly. He has performed and collaborated […]
The Lovestruck Balladeers are incredible musicians with an eclectic repertoire of old time jazz, swing, country, waltzes, ragtime, and more. This will be a fun night of toe-tapping music. Band members include Jake Sanders (guitar), Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, mandolin, violin), Sean Cronin (bass), Dalton Ridenhour (piano), and special guest Mike Davis (cornet). Born out of […]
This concert has been rescheduled from the original date of May 11. If you purchased tickets, they will be honored at this June 15 performance. Pablo Shine and his band […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier (with special guest Jaimee Harris). Gauthier’s discography includes a dozen studio albums and her songs have been covered by artists ranging from Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Kathy Mattea to Boy George, Jimmy Buffett, and Bettye Lavette. Her songs often deal with […]
Spencertown Academy Roots & Shoots Concerts Series, in association with the Capital Region Blues Network (CRBN), is pleased to present Misty Blues. Gina Coleman is the leader, singer, and founder of Misty Blues—a Berkshire County, Massachusetts-based band that plays original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk, and tent revival gospel. In addition […]
We regret to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel this performance. We hope to present Embe Esti in the future.
Derin Oge, pianist, and Anneke Schaul-Yoder, cellist, will present an unusual and virtuosic program that includes the spiritual and intricate music of JS Bach’s D Major Gamba Sonata, Lera Auerbach’s charming and surprising Preludes, and the heroic yet contemplative A Major Sonata of Beethoven. Derin Oge and Anneke Schaul-Yoder have been making music together since […]
The Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Laura Anglade, has been charming audiences by bringing a fresh face to the vintage sound of classic jazz numbers in both French and English. Laura along […]