The Montague Bookmill Concert Series & Special Events

Arrive early for couches, armchairs, and to browse the books.

Shows begin around 8pm and are generally $5-10

(unless otherwise noted)

Food, beer, wine and love available at

THE LADY KILLIGREW

(413) 367-9666

May Events:

Fri. 5/2: Thoze Gize

Local yokels play upbeat bluegrass, old-time favorites and originals.

Sun. 5/4: David Lamb with Audrey Ryan
Dave Lamb of the band Brown Bird plays his special blend of dark folk/Americana. Subtly disturbing lyrics dressed up in smooth harmonies. His sound ranges from simple sea-shanty style folk to complex counterpoints with an eastern european flavor. His influences of indie rock, classical music, and old american hymns rise and fall within their songslike whitecaps on a dark and stormy sea.

Mon. 5/5:  Balla Tounkara ($10 in advance, $12 at the door)

Malian kora master Balla Tounkara returns to the Bookmill on Monday, May 5th.  Balla performed last June to a sold out crowd, bringing both virtuosity and warmth as he performed the music that his family has been playing for 24 generations. Born in Kita, Balla grew up in the griot tradition of Mali, the center of the ancient Manding Empire of West Africa.  Balla began to play the kora as a child, learning from his acclaimed grandfathers, Batrou Sekou Kouyate and Samakou Tounkara; the kora is a 21 string harp, made out of a calabash gourd, with a sound both soothing and grooving.  Masterful on the kora, Balla is also a beautiful singer, and the warmth of his presence draws everybody in.

Wed. 5/7:  Dust Poets

The musically restless Dust Poets create twisted caricatures of small town life and big city delusions, evoking gritty folk-rock, quirky country-bluegrass, and soaring piano-pop. Darkly humourous to achingly tender, veteran songwriter Murray D. Evans finds a fertile muse in our lovesick view of the hometown.

Fri. 5/9: Anna Falkenau and Ivan Murray

All the way from Galway, Ireland, the renound fiddle player player Anna Falkenau will be showcasing a program of newly composed and traditional material of tunes and songs both from the Irish and American tradition. An astounding fiddle player not to be missed.

Sat. 5/23: Graham Lambkin/Jason Lescalleet (Erstwhile Records)

Also Playing:

 - nperign

 - Idea Fire Company

 - Chris Cooper

Sat. 5/31: Swing Caravan

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Watch this page for June events to be added soon!

If you are interested in performing your art at the Bookmill, send us your suggestion and your stuff (samples, CDs, mp3s, confectionary) Contact Gregg