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It's Northampton's artist-and-audience-friendly listening room/performance space/school of music. In January 2023, the Parlor Room became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the health and vitality of our community through music. We believe in the ability of music to transcend boundaries, bridge gaps, and uplift spirits. Our vision is to create a space where diverse audiences can come together to experience the magic of live music, fostering a sense of belonging and shared cultural appreciation.

Upcoming Events 37

This Friday · Friday, September 11

Alela Diane (full band) w/ Alexa Rose
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieFolkSinger-Songwriter
Portland-based indie folk songwriter Alela Diane returns with a full band to perform new material from her upcoming album, following a decade away raising her family.

This Weekend · Saturday, September 12

The Faux Paws
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkBluegrassJazz
The Faux Paws blend fiddle tunes, saxophone, and folk traditions into a genre-defying sound rooted in dance music and jazz influences. Three close friends releasing their self-titled debut after a decade of musical collaboration.

This Weekend · Sunday, September 13

Jake Swamp & The Pine w/ Makayla Nelson -
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaSinger-SongwriterFolk
Jake Swamp and the Pine, a Boston-based Americana band, creates intimate performances blending traditional and contemporary roots music with a devoted community-focused following.

Next Monday · Monday, September 14

Dilemastronauta y la Tripulación Cosmica
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicLatinRockElectronic
Dilemastronauta's Brooklyn quartet explores Colombia's rare millo flute through an avant-garde fusion of psych rock, jazz, electronics, and traditional cumbia.
Jake Swamp & The Pine w/ Makayla Nelson -
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaSinger-SongwriterFolk
Jake Swamp and the Pine, a Boston-based Americana band, creates intimate performances blending traditional and contemporary roots music with a devoted community-focused following.

Next Thursday · Thursday, September 17

Trans Joy and Resilience w/ Jessye DeSilva + Hazel Basil
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaIndieFolk
Jessye DeSilva and Hazel Basil celebrate trans joy and resilience through piano-driven alt-americana and fingerstyle folk, blending theatrical pop with roots music and hopeful storytelling.

Next Friday · Friday, September 18

Dylan Earl w/ Olivia Ellen Lloyd
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryAmericana
Dylan Earl performs original country and alt-country music from his 2025 album 'Level-Headed Even Smile,' blending poignant storytelling with progressive Americana and wry wit.

In 2 weeks · Saturday, September 19

Lucy Kaplansky
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-Songwriter
Versatile folk singer Lucy Kaplansky returns to performing with a rich history collaborating with Grammy winners and featured on soundtrack credits spanning three decades.

In 3 weeks · Sunday, September 20

Caleb Klauder + Reeb Willms Band
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryAmericanaBluegrass
Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, Pacific Northwest roots music leaders, deliver modern honky-tonk with soulful harmonies, original songs, and deep commitment to rural American music.

In 3 weeks · Monday, September 21

Onatah Love Band & Matthew Andrews
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieFolkSinger-Songwriter
Matthew Andrews and Onatah Love bring devotional indie-folk music blending Sanskrit chants, Indian wisdom traditions, and 21st-century songwriting for a transcendent evening.

In 3 weeks · Thursday, September 24

Willis Alan Ramsey w/ Jake Klar
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryAmericana

In 3 weeks · Friday, September 25

Rogê
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicLatinFunkReggae
Latin Grammy-nominated samba musician Rogê performs an homage to Brazil's golden era of samba. His swinging samba-funk infused with soul, reggae, and modern influences celebrates the evolution of this legendary tradition.

In 3 weeks · Saturday, September 26

Mary Fahl
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-Songwriter
Former October Project frontwoman Mary Fahl brings an expressive, emotionally powerful contralto to timeless, gothic-romantic songwriting with cinematic elegance and award-winning productions.

In 4 weeks · Sunday, September 27

Angela Hassan
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicWorldSinger-Songwriter
Angela Hassan, a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, performs meditative sound journeys blending kirtan, yoga music, and transcendent soundscapes with guitar, zither, and harmonium.

In 4 weeks · Monday, September 28

Aztec Two-Step
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkRockAmericana
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with Rex Fowler and Dodie Pettit performs folk-rock classics and forgotten gems from the legendary 1970s duo's Elektra and RCA catalog with a refreshed, expanded band.
Ordinary Elephant
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaFolkBluegrass
Award-winning folk duo Ordinary Elephant performs their self-titled album, showcasing intricate banjo and guitar work paired with gorgeous harmonies rooted in character-driven storytelling.

In 4 weeks · Saturday, October 3

Old Hat Stringband
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluegrassFolkCountry
Old Hat Stringband fuses tight vocal harmonies with driving acoustic rhythms, drawing from folk, old-time, bluegrass, and country traditions. This Southern Maine trio features original compositions and stellar musicianship on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and bass.

In 5 weeks · Sunday, October 4

Robert Ellis w/ Alicia Blue
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterFolk
Singer-songwriter Robert Ellis performs stripped-down acoustic arrangements from his new album Yesterday's News, featuring delicate vocals, nylon guitar, and sophisticated harmonies inspired by Nick Drake and Richard Thompson.

In 5 weeks · Monday, October 5

An Evening with Garrison Starr and Nini Camps
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterAmericanaFolk
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Garrison Starr performs her new album 'The Gospel Truth,' exploring themes of recovery and healing through her powerful voice and introspective songwriting.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Montvales - Album Release
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryFolkAmericana
The Montvales celebrate their album release with textured, descriptive songwriting rooted in Appalachia. This activist duo blends country and folk traditions while tackling themes from heartbreak to social justice with well-worn harmonies and telepathic musical connection.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Cantrip
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCelticFunkMetal
Cantrip blends swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar, and three rich voices into a high-energy sound. After 20 years of touring, they've infused traditional Celtic music with unexpected twists of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and klezmer.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Members Discovery Series: Skye Consort & Emma Björling
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCelticFolkWorld
Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform whirling polskas, reels, and hymns from Scandinavia and the British Isles using fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, and bouzouki in an extraordinary trans-Atlantic collaboration.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Cory Branan
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryPunkAmericana
Cory Branan delivers critically acclaimed country with a punk-rock heart, earning praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. His lonesome anthems about life on the road showcase a weathered voice and collaborations with artists like Jason Isbell and Laura Jane Grace.

Monday, October 12, 2026

Dead to the Core w/ Lisa Bastoni
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicJamSinger-SongwriterFolk
An intimate acoustic celebration of Grateful Dead music featuring singer-songwriters Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Jefferson Hamer, Steve Roy, and Wendy Sassafras Ramsay performing reimagined versions of classic songs with personal interpretations and rare interview clips.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Bandits on the Run
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieFolkAmericana
Brooklyn-Queens trio Bandits on the Run blend acoustic and electric guitars with cello and accordion in theatrical indie-folk storytelling. A dynamic ensemble known for NPR features and work on Netflix productions.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Jake Blount
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkAmericanaWorld
Scholar-musician Jake Blount performs rooted, confrontational music highlighting Black and Indigenous American history, blending banjo traditions with Afrofuturism and spiritual storytelling.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Talking Hearts: Honky Tonk Dance & Album Release Party
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountryAmericana
The Talking Hearts bring cutting-edge honky-tonk energy with witty originals and classic country covers. This Boston band channels Loretta Lynn and Buck Owens through tight three-part harmonies and infectious rhythmic grooves, perfect for two-stepping.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Christa Joy & The Honeybees
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaCountry
Christa Joy and the Honeybees perform original Americana with classic country flair, featuring soulful vocals and skilled instrumentation from this Western Massachusetts-based group.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkAmericanaBluegrass
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light blend feminist storytelling with folk tradition and string-band musicianship, creating 'Femericana'—sharp-edged Americana rooted in history and personal reckoning.

Friday, October 30, 2026

Natalie & Brittany Haas
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCelticFolkAmericana
Cellist Natalie Haas and collaborator Brittany Haas perform traditional Celtic and Appalachian music, showcasing the reinvented historic role of cello in fiddle traditions.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Spencer LaJoye
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicFolkIndieSinger-Songwriter
Queer indie folk artist Spencer LaJoye, classically trained violinist and Kerrville Competition winner, delivers autobiographical songs with vocal loops and theatrical charm that move audiences from laughter to tears.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Lighthearted + Kate Stephenson
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicIndieFolk
Indie-folk band lighthearted, fronted by twin sisters, delivers lush arrangements and stunning harmonies inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Fleet Foxes, and Bon Iver with deeply emotional songwriting.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Marty O'Reilly
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicAmericanaBluesFolk
Marty O'Reilly delivers raw, honest Americana rooted in folk and blues traditions. His cathartic live shows blend soft and haunting moments with wild electric energy, exploring themes of connection and loss.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Grain Thief
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicBluegrassCountryAmericana
Boston quintet Grain Thief blurs the lines between country and bluegrass on 'House of the Dog.' Their critically acclaimed new record showcases timeless songwriting and expertly honed acoustic musicianship.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicAmericanaSinger-SongwriterRock
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan performs with his latest album 'Get Over It, Underdog,' a celebration of songwriting craft and artistic determination inspired by mentorship from Todd Snider.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

The Mammals Duo
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicFolkAmericana
The Mammals Duo—Mike Merenda & Ruth Ungar—offers ethereal harmonies and moving storytelling from the heart of the Northeast folk community with 25+ years of roots music mastery.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Hayley Reardon
at8:00 PM EST
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterFolkIndie
Critically acclaimed folk-pop storyteller Hayley Reardon performs original songs with lyrical depth and melodic weight. Her music has garnered millions of streams and praise for its brilliantly moving artistry.