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Main Stage! Friday Night, August 16th: 6:30 - 10:00 PM
On Railroad Street in downtown Great Barrington.
Greg Glassman Band: Lower Railroad Street
Greg Glassman is a NYC-based trumpeter, composer, and educator. A protégé of jazz greats, Marcus Belgrave and Clark Terry, Greg is a staple of the New York City jazz scene. He has recently performed with groups led by David Schnitter, Lakecia Benjamin, Camille Thurman, Saul Rubin, Javon Jackson, Willie Jones III, and many others. His band’s multi-decade NYC residency is documented in the live recording, Greg Glassman/Stacy Dillard Quintet, LIVE AT FAT CAT. He has seen the world on tour with a diverse array of artists including Burning Spear, Oscar Perez, Roswell Rudd, The Skatalites, Oliver Lake, and 2017 MacArthur Fellowship recipient, Taylor Mac. He holds degrees in Jazz and African-American Music from Oberlin College and Queens College, and has been a faculty member at Bard College since 2011. He loves cooking, games, swimming in lakes, and residing with his family in Brooklyn, NY.
Michael Lesko & Suns: Upper Railroad Street
Indie folk / alt country from the Southern Berkshires. Michael Lesko is the cosmic crooner. He sings like a blue bird and laments like a wounded coyote howling into the void. Joining him is a formidable outfit of notorious local musicians including Sam McGarrity and Elias Scimeca on guitars, Tim Morrison on drums, and Ben Backus on bass. Their new single “No Matter” is out now! @michaelleskomusic https://michaelleskomusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-matter
Friday Night, August 16th: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
All around downtown Great Barrington.
Ryan Leddick: Gorham & Norton
Ryan Leddick is a queer folk/rock artist whose music is rooted in a childhood listening to classic rock and the folk music of his native Adirondacks—as well as anything else he could get to work on his parents’ sound system. The result is a distinctive fusion of life experience, diverse influences and a strong artistic vision. When you listen to his music, you can hear all of that echo in his unique sound. Leddick, who has shared the stage with Damien Rice, Of Good Nature, and Brian Dunne to name a few, is also a formally trained vocalist and has toured the Northeast for the better part of a decade, in both group and solo acts. He’s now based in Troy, New York, and continues to travel regionally to perform for crowds large and small.
Kristoffer Andrew Ross: Triplex Cinema
Kristoffer Andrew Ross is a folk musician and singer from Center Cambridge, NY, specializing in traditional ballads of Ireland, Scotland, Britain, and New England. He performs on fingerstyle guitar and Irish bouzouki, in addition to unaccompanied song. During his performances, he enjoys interweaving relevant stories and folk history. In addition to solo work, he directs and performs with the Men o’ War Balladeers, a vocal-harmony focused Celtic and Maritime Ballad band. He has produced two albums for the group, including their 2019 release, “Low Lie the Fields.” Kristoffer also works as a farmer and stagehand in New York’s Capitol District and Vermont. More information is available at www.kristofferandrewross.com, facebook.com/kristofferandrewrossmusic, or @kristoffer.ross.music on Instagram
Chalk Gremlin Circus: First Congregational Church
The Chalk Gremlin Circus is a group of mildly chaotic but always entertaining circus artists!
Carol & Nick Duo: First Congregational Church
The Carol & Nick Duo are dedicated to melody and lyrics, love jazz standards, the American songbook, and Bossa Novas--with a few pop tunes in the mix. Known as "The Small Band with the Big Sound," they offer seven-string guitar, live looper, percussion and vocals to create a sound that is rich and layered, subtle and swinging. They have worked for more than eight years in New York City, Connecticut's northwest corner and the Hudson valley at restaurants, clubs, vineyards, private parties, special events, and festivals. Nick Moran holds a BFA in Jazz Performance from City College of New York, studying with Ron Carter and, in addition the duo, has played extensively with his own organ trio. Carol Leven studied at the New School's Jazz program and privately with some of jazz's greatest vocal legends, including Mark Murphy and Sheila Jordan.
Balloon Ben: Robin's Candy
Balloon Ben has been twisting and entertaining in Berkshire County and beyond for 12 years. His unique style allows him to meet almost any request. He loves a challenge, so feel free to use your imagination in your requests from this talented Airbender. Your imagination is the limit!
Madison and friends: Carr Hardware
Playing traditional folk music and fiddle tunes!
Jaane Doe: Rubiner's Alley
Jaane Doe AKA Elizabeth Berliner is loved by many fans including those attendees of Berkshire Busk. She has created a oerfect blend of melodic folk rock with a little country tinged Americana in her original tunes and covers. You may hear traces of Judy, Joan and Joni, that will always make you smile Joni
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