
The Parlor Room
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 33
This Weekend · Saturday, May 16
Lyle Brewer
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-Songwriter
Berklee College of Music professor and guitarist Lyle Brewer performs instrumental solo selections from his albums 'Juno,' 'Get It Together,' and 'Hold On.'
This Monday · Monday, May 18
Mama's Broke
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkCelticExperimental
Canadian folk duo Mama's Broke blend raw, haunting harmonies with fiddle, banjo, and mandolin across dark original compositions inspired by old-time, Celtic, and punk traditions.
This Tuesday · Tuesday, May 19
Blues Guitar Workshop w/ Glenn Weiser
at8:00 PM EDT
Workshop
4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18Snow Date May 25Workshop: 6:30pmBUNDLE PRICE: $125includes all fees Max Capacity: 15Minimum: 4The blues has been a vital current in American music for over a century, and has...
Next Wednesday · Wednesday, May 20
Song & Story Open Mic w/ Wallace Field
at8:00 PM EDT
Open MicFolkSinger-Songwriter
Folk-rocker Wallace Field performs at this music-focused open mic, debuting songs from her vulnerable album 'All Costs' written on baritone ukulele.
Next Friday · Friday, May 22
Lexi Weege Jazz Night
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicJazzR&BBlues
Western Mass powerhouse singer-songwriter Lexi Weege combines jazz, Motown, and soul with acrobatic vocals and twenty years of bold, independent storytelling artistry.
Next Saturday · Saturday, May 23
Todd Albright + Arthur Terembula
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluesFolk
Detroit blues master Todd Albright, one of the world's top blues guitarists and the only contemporary twelve-string player in his genre, performs country blues rooted in pre-war tradition.
Next Sunday · Sunday, May 24
Michael Lesko & St. Helen + Wallace Field
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-SongwriterAmericana
Three singer-songwriters—Sophia St. Helen, Michael Lesko, and folk-rocker Wallace Field—perform intimate, introspective original material shaped by nature, love, and personal transformation.
In 3 weeks · Friday, May 29
Chatham Rabbits
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaFolk
Farm-based North Carolina duo Chatham Rabbits (Sarah and Austin McCombie) deliver acclaimed Americana songwriting with deep community roots and four full-length records of praise-worthy material.
In 3 weeks · Saturday, May 30
Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule - A Pride Month Event
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieSinger-SongwriterFolk
Jillith Fair celebrates pioneering LGBTQ+ artist Jill Sobule with performances by The Nields, Nini Camps, Lloyd Cole, and other acclaimed singer-songwriters at this Pride Month event.
In 3 weeks · Sunday, May 31
Paolo Angeli
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicExperimentalJazzFolk
Sardinian guitarist Paolo Angeli performs unclassifiable experimental music on a uniquely prepared hybrid instrument, blending free jazz, flamenco, and traditional Sardinian music through live improvisation.
In 3 weeks · Monday, June 1
Chris Pureka
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterFolkIndie
Portland-based singer-songwriter Chris Pureka brings 20 years of bold, vulnerable folk and indie rock songwriting, with touring credentials alongside The Lumineers, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Ani DiFranco.
In 3 weeks · Wednesday, June 3
Queer Open Mic Night w/ Autumn Phoenix
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic
Autumn Phoenix hosts this queer open mic celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices and community connection through performance and shared creative space.
In 4 weeks · Saturday, June 6
Kate Wolf Tribute
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkAmericana
A multi-artist tribute to late folk legend Kate Wolf featuring Michael and Carrie Kline, Katie Clarke of the Boxcar Lilies, and special guests celebrating Wolf's enduring songs of love and nature.
In 4 weeks · Sunday, June 7
Ryan Lee Crosby + Joel Veena
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluesWorld
Delta blues master Ryan Lee Crosby, mentored by Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes, and Vermont-based musician Joel Veena perform hypnotic Bentonia blues blended with Indian raga and world music influences.
In 4 weeks · Tuesday, June 9
The Slow Jam + Americana Jam Night
at8:00 PM EDT
Open MicAmericanaFolk
The Slow Jam (7-8pm) teaches jam fundamentals led by musician Josh Ballard, followed by an open Americana jam session (8-10pm) welcoming all instruments and singers.
In 5 weeks · Friday, June 12
Harrison Goodell w/ Makayla Nelson
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieFolkSinger-Songwriter
New Hampshire singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell delivers indie-folk with vivid storytelling and raw vocals, balancing nostalgia and growth through anthemic yet confessional arrangements.
Kim Richey
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCountrySinger-Songwriter
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kim Richey performs in support of her album Every New Beginning, featuring her distinctive vocals and extensive catalog of hits for country and Americana artists.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
The Black Feathers
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicAmericanaFolkIndie
Irish and English singer-songwriters Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler of The Black Feathers blend Americana, folk, and acoustic indie rock with striking harmonies and stage chemistry.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Jake Manzi - Album Release w/ Erin Cassels-Brown
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRockSinger-Songwriter
Jake Manzi celebrates his third album 'Getting Somewhere' with live-recorded soft rock that meanders from nostalgia to present-day reflection, featuring fellow songwriter Erin Cassels-Brown.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Song & Story Open Mic w/ Wallace Field
at8:00 PM EDT
Open MicFolkSinger-Songwriter
Folk-rocker Wallace Field performs at this music-focused open mic, debuting songs from her vulnerable album 'All Costs' written on baritone ukulele.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Jake Swamp & The Pine
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.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Jake Swamp & The Pine
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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.