Join us for an extraordinary day-long celebration of songwriting mastery, where the torch of musical storytelling passes between generations. This intimate showcase brings together 21 remarkable singer-songwriters, including a Grammy-award winner. A blend of exceptional artists across genre, age, background, & stages of their careers, highlighting the amazing wealth of outstanding local Western New England singer-songwriters. Participants will perform “in the round” in (7) groups of 3 Songwriters each on 2 Stages.  The De La Luz cafe will be open through the day with a creative menu of locally inspired food and beverages, including a full bar.

We will hold workshops for songwriters in the morning from 11:00am – 2:30pm (including Advanced and Intermediate Songwriting and Vocal Technique).

The showcase takes place 2:30pm – 6:30pm, with performances by:

CLIFF EBERHARDT ? KALA FARNHAM
FRANK VIELE ? LARA HERSCOVITCH
PETER J. NEWLAND ? LOUISE MOSRIE COOMBE
STEPHEN PETER RODGERS
BOXCAR LILIES ? JIM HENRY
LEE TOTTEN ? CANYON
JON CARROLL ? FRANK CRITELLI
TAIJA NEW ? DYLAN PATRICK WARD
HENNING OHLENBUSCH ? LEFEVER
TONY VACCA ? BRYAN TITUS
CHRISTINE BILE ? HEATHER MCLARNEY

Plus the “All Are Welcome After-Hours Song Circle” hosted by CHRISTINA MEADOWS & LIZ REED