Danny Bedrosian, longtime keyboardist for Parliament-Funkadelic, brings his band Secret Army to De La Luz for a night of hard-hitting funk, deep grooves, and sharp musicianship. Known for blending P-Funk roots with experimental jazz, hip-hop, and progressive rock, Bedrosian leads a powerhouse ensemble that pushes beyond nostalgia. Secret Army’s live […]

Join us for the first-ever Holyoke Paper Festival on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the De La Luz Soundstage, 114 Race St, Holyoke, MA. Celebrate Holyoke’s rich history as “The Paper City” with a dynamic day of fine art exhibitions, interactive workshops, guest speakers, historical tours, and more. Discover how […]

Join the MIFA Victory Players for an unforgettable evening of multifaceted music and dialogue exploring the legacy of the Caribbean. Located at De La Luz Soundstage in a cabaret-like setting, this intimate LIVE performance will include world premieres of original works and articulation by composers Odaline de la Martinez, Sonia […]

MOURNING BLKSTAR is a multi-generational, non-gender and non-genre confirming collective from Cleveland, Ohio. They meld live instrumentation with harmonizing vocals and hip-hop production to share stories and experiences of the African Diaspora. Their sets are rooted in communing with the audience — an experience that is solidarizing, heart-warming, and vital for […]

The buzz is real—Homework House’s 10th Annual Adult Spelling Bee is taking flight on Thursday, May 1st, 2025! This ain’t your elementary school spelling test—this is a high-energy, high-stakes showdown where teams of three will battle it out letter by letter for the coveted title of Spelling Bee Champions! Will […]

Legendary DJ Steve Porter makes a rare hometown appearance, spearheading our Spring Party lineup with his signature blend of techno edged house and electronica. DJ Joshua Ruiz (Tribal Sessions NYC) opens the night with a melange of tech house, tribal circuit, and sultry progressive beats. Celebrate the turning of the […]

Bab L’ Bluz (literally “The door of the Blues”) are reclaiming the blues for North Africa. Fronted by an African-Moroccan woman in a traditionally male role, the band are devoted to a revolution in attitude which dovetails with Morocco’s ‘nayda’ youth movement – a new wave of artists and musicians […]

Lizzie No is an indie-folk singer-songwriter and revolutionary artist in the Black Womanist tradition. Their acclaimed genre-defying third studio album, ‘Halfsies,’ was released in 2024. Rolling Stone named Lizzie one of their “Future 25” artists of the year, and country ballad “The Heartbreak Store” was nominated for International Song of […]

We’re leaning into 2025 with a higher call: more inclusivity and diversity and movement. A new global dance night exploring the past, present and future of dance music across a broadening spectrum of genres — from disco to dembow, afrobeats to amapiano — an expanding palette of sounds, beats, and […]

Get ready to party with pride! Join us for a night of nonstop music, dancing, and pure celebration as we rally together to support Holyoke Pride! Headlining the night is none other than local music phenomenon Richard Paris Scott and the Band, ready to blow you away with their unforgettable […]

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 […]

Cafe opens for dinner at 6:00. Show at 7:00. A primal scream, a mystifying and mystical musical mixture, almost shamanic, an incantation of liberation in the midst of raging guitars and propulsive drumming. As a longtime favorite of Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) and Iggy Pop, the Haitian vodou priestess Moonlight Benjamin […]