The Rogovoy Report: Berkshire & Hudson Valley Cultural Preview

Apr 25-30, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

With so much going on culturally speaking in our greater Berkshires/Hudson Valley region, this is my highly selective, curated snapshot of some of the most promising upcoming events …

SIUDY GARRIDO BRINGS ‘INTIMATE FLAMENCO’ to MASS MoCA

Choreographer-dancer Siudy Garrido brings her unique take on modern Flamenco to the Hunter Center at MASS MoCA in North Adams on Saturday, April 27, at 8pm. The program, Flamenco Íntimo (Intimate Flamenco), includes original music by award-winning Flamenco guitarist Jose Luis de la Paz and delves into the intimate interpretation of personal artistic emotions through the art form of Flamenco. (Sat, Apr 27)

MARCUS ROBERTS, BRANDON GOLDBERG HEADLINE PITTSFIELD JAZZ FEST

The 18th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival continues this weekend with concerts by the Brandon Goldberg Trio at the Common Room on Friday, April 26, at 7:30pm, and pianist Marcus Roberts and trio at the Colonial Theatre, performing his Rags to Rhythm to Duke program on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30pm. (Fri, Apr 26-Sun, Apr 28)

Myriam Gendron (photo Justine Latour/courtesy artist)

MYRIAM GENDRON BRINGS NORTH AMERICAN FOLK to THE CLARK

Quebecois musician and songwriter Myriam Gendron brings her poetry-infused music to The Clark in Williamstown, Mass., on Friday, April 26, at 7pm. Gendron will be previewing songs from her upcoming album, Mayday, and playing songs from her previous albums, including Ma délire – Songs of Love, Lost & Found and Not So Deep As a Well, which set poems by Dorothy Parker to music. Her performance includes a modern exploration of North American folk tales and traditional melodies. P.G. Six warms up the crowd for Myriam. (Fri, Apr 26)

THE DECEMBERISTS BRING FOLK-ROCK to UPAC

The Decemberists bring their unique blend of folk-rock and indie-pop to UPAC in Kingston, N.Y., on Tuesday, April 30, at 8pm. Founded in the year 2000, The Decemberists’ distinctive brand of hyper-literate folk-rock set them apart from their peers. With Colin Meloy’s vocals leading the charge, their songs often feature intricate instrumentals, including accordions, mandolins, and various stringed instruments. The group will preview tunes from its upcoming album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again. Ratboys will warm up the crowd for the Decemberists. (Tue, Apr 30)

MICHAEL LINDSAY-HOGG PAINTINGS at HUDSON HALL

Michael Lindsay-Hogg is best known to most for his work as a rock and roll filmmaker, having directed the Beatles Let It Be and Beatles music videos, as well as work by the Rolling Stones and the Who. But Lindsay-Hogg swapped his movie camera for paintbrushes a number of years ago, and his paintings are on display in the exhibition Talking Pictures at Hudson Hall in Hudson, N.Y., now through Sunday, June 2. (now-Sun, Jun 2)

Also of note:

Stephen Bluhm celebrates the release of his new, gorgeous chamber-pop album Out of the Nowhere Into the Here at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, N.Y., on Thursday, April 25, at 8pm.

Alec Ounsworth, better known by his band name Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, brings his minimalist new-wave rock to the Colony in Woodstock, N.Y., on Thursday, April 25, at 8pm.

ASCAP Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Wetzler brings her mix of original compositions and old favorites to the Village Church in Cummington, Mass., on Friday, April 26, at 7pm. Wetzler will be joined by jazz bassist Wes Brown.

Two musical ensembles will play Northern Indian classical music in Spring Colors of Raga at Park Theater in Hudson, N.Y., on Saturday, April 27, at 7pm. Instruments will include bansuri flute, santoor, sitar, and tabla.

Pianist Paul Lewis performs works by Schubert at Union College’s Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, N.Y., on Sunday, April 28, at 7:30pm, presented by Capital Region Classical.

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