The Shea Presents: The Lobby Tapes Listening Series

Sunday, April 14, 2019, 7:00 pm
This month features Ona Canoa, Izzy Heltai, and Emma June Band. Doors at 7:00. Music at 7:30.

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It’s a frigid winter evening...you’re walking past the Shea, which usually lays her head to rest on Sunday evenings...but not tonight! The lobby is transformed into a warm cocoon of a performance space and the light glows from the windows illuminating the crowned jewel of Turners Falls! You walk inside and are greeted by your dearest friends who have also found themselves here...

The Lobby Tapes Listening Series welcomes you to the cozy and intimate lobby where once a month we will highlight the performances of local folk, roots, and Americana inspired musicians. This series will be recorded live and available for retroactive listening. Come one, come all to drink local brews, banter with your favorite bartender, be merry, and support those doing what they love. This is not a night to miss and there are limited seats so get your tickets now and #gettotheshea

THIS MONTH FEATURES:

EMMA JUNE BAND sings about the ways in which we build ourselves into empty factories of potential productivity & transform ourselves into lonely machines, like a dog howling at something you can't see but makes you bristle regardless.

LISTEN: https://emmajunemusic.bandcamp.com


Ona Canoa

Ona Canoa is a new Western Massachusetts folk trio with a timeless sound. The group is comprised of Chelsie Field (baritone ukulele/ vox), Eliza Hollister (flute/ vox), and Tess Burdick (guitar/vox). The trio’s foundation as best friends is evident in their performances, and their connection on stage inspires joy in listeners of all ages. With their tight, three-part harmonies and unique songwriting ability, Ona Canoa puts on a show you will not want to miss.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA8J_kbcjQw

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Exciting News for A Happening IV: Leviathan

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice to support our 2024 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening IV: Leviathan.”

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 30 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by folklore, fairy tales, horror motifs, American literature, and the mythos of the Old Testament, all of which delve into the central question guiding the festival: "What does it mean to encounter something greater than yourself and to be consumed by it?" Through this theme, we explore how a community reemerges and imagines itself after destruction and transformation.

With the support of the Markham-Nathan Fund, we are excited to create an event that complicates perspectives and fosters meaningful dialogue. We are grateful for this partnership and for the work of the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice.

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!