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Josh Wachtel
Radio Free Earth
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 7:30 PM
Acoustic at the Coop
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
The Creamery revisits its annual winter coffeehouse series. Expect a socially relevant set for these fascinating times of change.
Saturday, November 19th, 2011 10:00 AM
Stage Road Walkabout
Handknit Studios!
509 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5005
Price: free
Walk a country mile... and visit neighborhood open houses on Historic Stage Road. Two art studios, a handcycle shop, a music studio and a highland cattle farm open their doors to the public. Warm your hands with soup and bread and a campfire. Join me in my studio 10-3pm to browse CDs, look around, ask about the process of creating music and jam if you like. From 3 to 5 pm I'll mosey up to the cow farm to pick some songs around the fire.
Thursday, August 18th, 2011 6:30 PM
Huntington Summer Music Series
Huntington Town Commons Gazebo
Routes 112 and 20
Huntington, MA 01050
Price: free, tips appreciated
Rob and I are thrilled to be returning to this wonderful concert series.
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 3:30 PM
Acoustic Performance
Williamsburg Farmers Market
Route 9, by the Meekins Library
Williamsburg, MA 01096
http://www.facebook.com/burgymarket#!/burgymarket
Price: free, tips appreciated
Great little community farmer's market. I played the first one and it was glorious. Can't wait to do it again.
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 8:30 PM
Josh and Andy
Fitzwilliam Inn
62 NH Route 119 West
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
603-585-9000
http://www.fitzwilliaminn.com/
Price: cover
I'm teaming up with my friend Andy Woodland from Appalachian Still for a guitar and banjo stomp of the most splendid strain! Can't wait...
Saturday, July 16th, 2011 7:00 PM
Josh Wachtel with Mike Stanley
Puck
Printers Alley
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-9000
http://www.pucklive.com
Back in Pennsylvania for a mid-summer show. Puck's newly renovated and we can't wait to play there again. Frank Viele and the Manhattan Project, Matt Koziol follows Mike and me...
Monday, June 27th, 2011 7:00 PM
Grasshoppas in the Park Before Dark
Pettingill Park
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5431
http://www.grasshoppaarts.org
Price: Free, tips appeciated
Five performances, including dance, music, live sculpture and Capoeira, for all ages.
Monday, June 20th, 2011 7:00 PM
Grasshoppas in the Park Before Dark
Whately Elementary School
Whately, Ma
413-634-5431
http://www.grasshoppaarts.com
Price: free, tips appreciated
This event features five performances and runs about an hour. Dance, music, morris, live sculpting and more, throughout the park, for all ages.
Friday, June 17th, 2011 5:00 PM
Family Night
The Grange
10 Main Street (Route 9)
Williamsburg, MA 01096
413-634-5005
http://www.radiofreeearth.com
Price: $7
5 PM Kids Dance Party with Radio Free Earth
6:30 PM Balkan Dance instruction for all ages
7 PM Balkan Dance with Raya Brass Band
8 - 10 PM Raya Brass Band and Radio Free Earth performance - all ages

Bread Euphoria will be selling food and beer downstairs all night long. Think Greek Food Feast!!!
Saturday, June 11th, 2011 1:45 PM
Water Under the Bridge Music Festival
The Bandshell in Peskeomskut Park
Avenue A between 6th + 7th Street
Turners Falls, MA 01349
http://brickhousecommunity.org/index.cfm?p=n.80
Price: free
Festival runs Friday June 10 to Saturday June 11. I'll be doing a half hour solo set.
Saturday, May 21st, 2011 11:00 AM
Acoustic in the Food Court
Easthampton Outdoor Market
228 Northampton Street (Route 10)
Easthampton, MA 01027
413-387-5795
http://easthamptonflea.com/
Price: free, tips appreciated
This market aims to be a New England destination, with crafts, farmers, food and more. I'll be busking in the tented food court so come check it out.
Friday, May 20th, 2011 7:00 PM
Radio Free Earth Dinner Show
Shutesbury Athletic Club
282 Wendell Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072
413-259-1474
http://www.shutesburyac.com/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Special guest Kim Wachtel!
Sean from the AC writes "The dinner is what's called Blasted Chicken -- some kind of special, delicious recipe one of our members serves up on a regular basis. It is served with garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables and fresh-based triple chip cookies. Food is $5 from 6-8pm. No reservations. Public is welcome."
Saturday, May 14th, 2011 4:30 PM
Hilltown CDC Spring Festival
Cummington Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds Road
Cummington, MA 01026
http://www.hilltowncdc.org/programs/SpringFestival.html
Price: $5
Multi-act festival with three stages and lots of other events.
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 3:30 PM
Josh Wachtel Solo
Williamsburg Farmers Market
Route 9, by the Meekins Library
Williamsburg, MA 01096
http://www.facebook.com/burgymarket#!/burgymarket
Price: free, tips appreciated
Opening day for this new summer farmer's market.
Saturday, May 7th, 2011 7:00 PM
Radio Free Earth in Concert
Vargtimmen King Koffee
506 Chesnut Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
610-965-3257
http://tinyurl.com/66d7knh
Price: free, tips appreciated
Only local show in the Lehigh Valley area in quite a while. Sandwiches available, all ages coffeehouse.
Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland will be joined by Ben Wachtel and Mike Stanley. Special guest Treacy Marsee.
Friday, April 29th, 2011 8:30 PM
Acoustic Concert
The Yellow Sofa
24 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-585-5877
http://www.theyellowsofa.com/
Price: free, tips appreciated
We're filling in for Swing Caravan, who's out of town. Great chance for all you Northamptonites to see us! All ages, beer, wine and food available, including coffee and desserts.
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 4:00 PM
private party
Sunday, April 17th, 2011 10:30 AM
Sundays in April
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Relaxed brunch concert at the wonderful Creamery. What could be better?
Saturday, April 16th, 2011 7:30 PM
Bag Sew Marathon - Swingin' Shift
Cummington Village Church
Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
Price: volunteer sewing
Goal: Sew 1000 borrowable shopping bags in 24 hours. I'm sewing and singing from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. I invite other musicians to join me. Email leni (at) titaniumarts.com for more info and to volunteer for this or other shifts!
Friday, April 15th, 2011 6:30 PM
Josh and Rob in Concert
Blue House Cafe
147 Main St. (Route 9)
Haydenville, MA
413-268-7441
http://bluehousecafe.info/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Intimate acoustic concert. Good healthy food. Eat local music! BYO
Sunday, April 10th, 2011 10:30 AM
Sundays in April
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
We've shifted an hour later, but we're still playing every Sunday. Join us for a song or three, or just come and enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch with some great music.
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 8:00 PM
Sundays in March
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Last time for this series, so don't miss it. It's been a great way to start a Sunday. If you play, please come and sit in.
Saturday, March 26th, 2011 5:00 PM
pre-Earth Hour Kids Dance Party!
Cummington Community House Stage
Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5005
http://www.radiofreeearth.com
Price: $5
Josh and Rob provide the music, Grasshoppa Maureen Shea leads the dance scores. All ages!!! Dance from 5 to 6pm. Community potluck 6 to 7:30pm. Sarah Stockwell's Earth Hour Concert from 7:30pm until... Josh will join Sarah during her concert.
Sunday, March 20th, 2011 9:30 AM
Sundays in March
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
This series is turning out to be a blast. Come by for a leisurely Sunday morning with music at the greatest place in the hilltowns. All acoustic, fresh and tasty local music!
Sunday, March 13th, 2011 9:30 AM
Sundays in March
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Rob and I had a great time this week and are really looking forward to a fun residency at the Creamery. Come out for breakfast, community socializing and good acoustic music. Our friend Lowell joined us last week on Conga. Bring an instrument and get in on the action. And remember -- Eat Local Music.
Sunday, March 6th, 2011 9:30 AM
Sundays in March
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Acoustic show. Enjoy the acoustic crossover music, kibbutz with the band, eat some breakfast, drink some coffee, meet friends and peruse the paper. If you play or sing, bring a song or an instrument to sit in.
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 7:30 PM
Winter Coffeehouse Concert
The Old Creamery
445 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5560
http://oldcreamery.coop/
Price: donations
Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland serve up a hot plate of Crossover Music in one of our favorite close-to-home venues. We'll be playing from 7:30 to 9, with some young guests reciting some poetry at the break. Come out and rock your winter blues away with us!
Saturday, January 8th, 2011 11:00 AM
Amherst Winter Farmers Market
Amherst Middle School
170 Chestnut St
Amherst, MA 01002
413-512-9664
http://www.amherstwintermarket.com/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Winter farmers market. Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland perform. Enjoy local food and local music!
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 10:00 AM
Stage Road Walkabout
Josh Wachtel's Home Studio
509 Stage Rd.
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5005
Price: free
This is a twist on the open studio idea. Visit my studio, bring an instrument to jam and pick up CDs for the holidays. Plus, visit Kim Wachtel's art studio and take a walk up and down the street to visit Leni Fried's printmaking studio, One-Off Handcycles and Gordon's Fold registered highland cattle. 10am to 5pm.
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 7:00 PM
Kids' Dance Party
Cummington Community House Stage
Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5005
http://grasshoppaarts.org/
Music by Radio Free Earth
Dance Scores Led by Maureen Shea

Cummington Community House
Saturday, December 4
7 PM, Suggested donation $5

Come early at 6:30 PM to learn the dances

All ages, snacks served

Produced by Radio Free Earth and the Grasshoppa Arts Initiative
http://www.radiofreeearth.com and http://www.grasshoppaarts.org

This event is supported in part by funding from the Cummington Cultural Council.
Friday, November 19th, 2010 6:00 PM
Independent Music Conference
Clarion Hotel, POD Stage
1 Atwood Drive
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-1211
http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-northampton-massachusetts-MA117
Price: free
In the lounge for a dinner hour set. Also on the bill are Athena Reich and Kian Xie.
Saturday, November 13th, 2010 8:30 PM
Radio Free Earth
Ashfield Lake House
Buckland Rd (Just off Rt. 112)
Ashfield, MA 01330
413-628-0158
http://ashfieldlakehouse.com/contact.html
Price: free
Come eat, drink, dance and enjoy!
Saturday, November 6th, 2010 8:00 PM
Town Concert
Cummington Community House Stage
Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-5005
Price: $10
Radio Free Earth, and Evelyn Harris with Jeff D'Antona.

Supported by partial funding of the Cummington Cultural Council.
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 11:00 AM
Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland, acoustic
South County Senior Center
67 North Main St.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-565-2141
Price: free
Pre-Wednesday lunch concert. This event is targeted to seniors, but no one will be turned away.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 6:00 PM
Radio Free Earth Dinner Show
Bread Euphoria
206 Main Street (Route 9)
Haydenville, MA 01039
413-268-7757
http://www.breadeuphoria.org/
Price: free, tips appreciated
Dinner Show. Bread Euphoria serves up great pizzas, salads, soups and dinner specials, not to mention bread and pastries. We'll serve up the hot Crossover Music! All ages. Beer and wine available.
Friday, September 17th, 2010 5:30 PM
Josh Wachtel, Rob Sunderland and Gabby Mogul, acoustic
Snowzees
Rt 116
Sunderland, MA 01375
413-665-8788
http://snowzees.com/index.html
Price: free
Happy hour show. Guitar, bass, fiddle! Good fun guaranteed.
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 8:30 PM
Josh Wachtel, Rob Sunderland and Gabby Mogul, acoustic
Ashfield Lake House
Buckland Rd (Just off Rt. 112)
Ashfield, MA 01330
413-628-0158
http://ashfieldlakehouse.com/contact.html
Price: free
Food and drink, plus room to dance. We've added fiddle to the mix, so come on out and jam with us.
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 7:30 PM
Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland, acoustic
Green Street Cafe
64 Green Street
Northampton, MA 01061
413-586-5650
http://www.greenstreetcafenorthampton.com/index.php
Price: free, tips appreciated
Guitar and bass, harmony vocals, plus some piano numbers. Great food, wine at this venue. Come for dinner or dessert. Bring friends! 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Free parking behind the cafe, access from Route 66.
Friday, August 6th, 2010 5:30 PM
Josh Wachtel and Rob Sunderland, acoustic
Snowzees
Rt 116
Sunderland, MA 01375
413-665-8788
http://snowzees.com/index.html
Price: free
Happy hour at a down home club! Formerly Seven-Os, now it's Marc Snow's music lounge. If you're a player, feel free to bring an axe, too. 5:30 to 8 pm.
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 12:30 PM
24th Annual Chautauqua Revival
Laurel Park Grounds
North King Street (Route 5/10)
Northampton, MA 01060
http://www.laurelparkassociation.org/upcoming-events
Price: free
Event runs 11 to 5pm, by donation, and includes talks on composting, permaculture and the "Pedal People" cooperative, author readings, music and food for purchase from River Valley Market. I'm playing during lunch break.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 6:30 PM
Angel Park Concert - Josh Wachtel Solo
Angel Park, Williamsburg
Route 9
Williamsburg, MA 01026
Price: free
Weekly Wednesday evening summer concert series.
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 4:00 PM
Tinicum Arts Festival
Tinicum Park
River Road (Route 32)
Erwinna, PA
http://tinicumartsfestival.org/
Price: $6
Children are $1. Arts, crafts, music... What could be better on a midsummer's day? The festival is two days. Radio Free Earth, as a trio, is the festival's last act, from 4 to 5 Sunday. Should be shady by then, so settle in.
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 8:00 PM
Free Pizza Night!!!
Black Moon Lounge
37 State St. (Rt. 202)
Belchertown, MA 01007
http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Price: free, tips appreciated
Great venue. Over 21 only. Free pizza on Thursdays. Located above Duncan Doughnuts.
Friday, April 9th, 2010 6:30 PM
Josh Wachtel, solo acoustic
Blue House Cafe
147 Main St. (Route 9)
Haydenville, MA
413-268-7441
http://bluehousecafe.info/
Price: By Donation
All Ages. Intimate Venue w/o sound system. Very acoustic. Great food. Coffee, sweets and other refreshments. BYO wine or beer allowed. Friends welcome to sit in.
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 9:00 PM
Josh Wachtel, solo acoustic
Snowzees
Rt 116
Sunderland, MA
413-665-8788
http://snowzees.com/index.html
Price: Free
Formerly Seven-O's, twenty-one and over. Bar venue. Fun scene. Make sure you say hello to Snowzee. Friends welcome to sit in.
Kim Wachtel
Mike Stanley Ben Wachtel
The band