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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 41

This Tuesday · Tuesday, July 21

Next Tuesday · Tuesday, July 28

Ambient/Experimental Night: Dan Langa, Zachary Mezzo & Rebecca Schrader
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicExperimentalElectronic
An immersive ambient and experimental night featuring composer Dan Langa, experimental violinist Zachary Mezzo, and Rebecca Schrader. Expect electroacoustic textures, innovative soundscapes, and cutting-edge composition.

In 3 weeks · Saturday, August 1

Matt The Electrician w/ Noah Staub
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterFolkIndie
Matt The Electrician, Austin-based folk-pop singer-songwriter, performs with Noah Staub. Featuring baseball-themed songs and collaborations with notable musicians like the Boston Red Sox organist.

In 4 weeks · Saturday, August 8

The Onlies
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluegrassFolk
The Onlies, a powerhouse Seattle stringband collective, celebrates 20 years with 'You Climb The Mountain,' recorded by Grammy winner Joel Savoy. Rich fiddles, banjos, and harmonies create a volcanic musical journey.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Binoculars w/ O Ksensos
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkWorldAmericana
Brooklyn duo The Binoculars revive long-lost traditional music from around the globe using fiddle, violin, guitar, and ethereal harmonies. A eclectic journey spanning New Mexican mazurkas, Ethiopian folk, and roadhouse noir.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Eliza Gilkyson + Jim Henry
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkSinger-SongwriterAmericana
Twice Grammy-nominated songwriter Eliza Gilkyson returns with longtime accompanist Jim Henry for an intimate evening of thoughtful folk music with fearless socio-political perspective.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

From Page to Stage: Songwriting Daycamp w/ Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs & Don Mitchell
at8:00 PM EDT
WorkshopSinger-SongwriterFolk
Multi-day songwriting workshop led by Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs, and Don Mitchell (Darlingside), culminating in an optional showcase at Arcadia Folk Festival with included festival day pass.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

From Page to Stage: Songwriting Daycamp w/ Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs & Don Mitchell
at8:00 PM EDT
WorkshopSinger-SongwriterFolk
Multi-day songwriting workshop led by Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs, and Don Mitchell (Darlingside), culminating in an optional showcase at Arcadia Folk Festival with included festival day pass.

Friday, August 28, 2026

From Page to Stage: Songwriting Daycamp w/ Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs & Don Mitchell
at8:00 PM EDT
WorkshopSinger-SongwriterFolk
Multi-day songwriting workshop led by Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs, and Don Mitchell (Darlingside), culminating in an optional showcase at Arcadia Folk Festival with included festival day pass.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

From Page to Stage: Songwriting Daycamp w/ Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs & Don Mitchell
at8:00 PM EDT
WorkshopSinger-SongwriterFolk
Multi-day songwriting workshop led by Heather Maloney, Kimaya Diggs, and Don Mitchell (Darlingside), culminating in an optional showcase at Arcadia Folk Festival with included festival day pass.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Larry & Joe
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluegrassFolkWorld
Larry & Joe fuse Venezuelan Llanera and Appalachian folk traditions, proving music knows no borders through a dynamic duo performance celebrating cultural intersection and social storytelling.

Friday, September 11, 2026

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.

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 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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

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.

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.

Friday, September 18, 2026

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.

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.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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

Friday, September 25, 2026

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.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

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.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

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.

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.
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.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

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.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Robert Ellis
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.

Monday, October 5, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.