71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 413-648-SHEA

Eggtooth Productions and Nest Productions present: NEST FEST

Saturday, May 20, 2017, 6:00 pm
Local artists take part in a benefit performance for Tapestry Health

Eggtooth Productions, The Shea Theater and Nest Productions are *thrilled* to gather some of the Valley's finest young bands to offer this NEST FEST as a benefit for Tapestry Health.
*(Please see more info on Tapestry below)* #RESIST

MUSIC STARTS AT 6PM. COME & BRING a snack to share so that we may break bread together before rocking out.

Tickets are $10 and available  HERE
OR at the door.

Here's the Line -Up!

WORKMAN SONG

http://workmansong.bandcamp.com

Workman Song, Western Massachusetts "art folk rock" trio led by storytelling singer-songwriter and once-would-be preacher Sean McMahon. Impassioned vocal performances powered by full spectrum electric guitar, bass & keyboards (Marc Seedorf), and drums (Monte Arnstam) evoke the sound of Seattle, Liverpool, and Asbury Park with the undeniable stamp of the Western MA spirit, made new with a sonic and narrative voice that anthemizes love, hope, loss, faith. Three hit singles on the airwaves are spreading the Workman Song gospel to the masses: "No, It's Not," "O, To Be In Love Again," and "Rock And Roll".
 

CARINAE

 
carinaeband.bandcamp.com
 
Carinae is a psychedelic super nova of swirling sounds and sweet subtleties- We write music with three part harmonies, words from the heart, drippy guitar leads and driving rhythms that all combine in a psychedelic array of moods in hopes of creating a love zone we can all navigate together. We're from Western MA and hope to give and learn as much as we can. 
 

BELLA

 
Bella Ortiz-Wren (just "Bella" onstage) is a non-binary artist and community organizer currently based out of southern VT, where they hop incessantly from one medium to another. They have a hard time categorizing their music, although the general vibe includes rich vocals, some distortion, and lots of reverb. You can check out their latest album, Wild Rose, online via https://bellas.bandcamp.com/. 
 

OLD FLAME

 

Old Flame  is a machine that kills fascists. Formed in the mire of the 2017 presidential election with one unshakable intention: to make their art as an active form of resistance and never cease. Born in the DIY basements, garages and fields of Western-Mass, the indie-rock band spins grit, unapologetic politics, and honey-rasp vocals into a psychedelic punk-rock nostalgia, whose edge is a howling afterglow of raw blues.

 

With one debut EP released, “Wolf in the Heather” (2017) and another one, “Guilt Hooks” looming on the horizon. Old Flame’s debut single, folk-rock strain “Smoke Show,” has been well-worn on the airwaves of WMUA and Valley Free Radio. As one indie-music blogger said: "Love this sound, retro and brand new all at the same time. Toes the line of vintage & psych rock. Addictively good." -Ear To The Ground Music
 

Old Flame is comprised of valley native Emma Ayres (Emma June), Sam Perry (Dios Trio), Ken Birchall and Nate Mondschein (The Rooks).

 

MAMMA'S MARMALADE

Mamma's Marmalade has always brought fresh vibrancy to old traditions. Since their formation in the spring of 2014, the quintet has delved into the limitless capabilities of classic bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass) and explored the parallels of acoustic music, ranging from the blues to old-time, from gypsy jazz to bluegrass. The authenticity of their music calls listeners back to a time when wooden instruments, analogue sound and sweet vocal harmonies captivated the hearts of America. With a deep respect for tradition, and an eye towards contemporary music, Mamma's Marmalade brings an exciting new energy to the enduring narrative of American folk music.
 

DJ QUILS

DJ QUILS provides music for all occasions. Stacks of Vinyl featuring Funk Soul Rock Hip Hop Rocksteady Reggae Jazz Psych & more. For your listening and dancing pleasure. djquils@gmail.com
 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Underwriters

Australis Aquaculture • Artisan Beverage Cooperative • Benjamin Company • Berkshire Brewing Company • Cohn and Company Real Estate Agency • Community Credit • Common Capital • Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts • Connecticut River Internists • Dean's Beans • Easthampton Savings Bank • FirstLight GDF Suezna •Gagne Wealth Management Group • Gill Tavern • Gilmore and Farrell Insurance Company • Goff Media • Great Falls Harvest • Green River Festival • Greenfield Community College • Greenfield Cooperative Bank • Greenfield Savings Bank • Loot • Massachusetts Cultural Council • Montague Bookmill • Montague WebWorks • Northeast Solar • People's Pint • Rainmaker Consulting • The Rendezvous • Solar Store of Greenfield • Stobierski and Connor • Told Video • True North Transit • Turn It Up

Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!