The tour now includes three newly added tour dates: April 28 at Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, MI; April 30 at Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI; and May 16 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA.  Full story »

When the disheveled character walked on stage at the Iron Horse Wednesday, barefoot and grabbing a nearby bottle of Heineken, the standing room only crowd was already hooting and hollering. Full story »

Some veteran performers will gather to help some true veterans--of war--Saturday night at the World War II Club in Northampton. Eight acts, including Humble Streak, Bad Habit, Angeletti on the Rocks, The Tom Filiault Band and four others, will rock the 50 Conz St. venue from 5 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $15 and the proceeds go to disabled... Full story »

Maybe you can't be an "Amercian Idol," but there's still a chance for you to be an Irish-American pub idol. Full story »

If you need some frills, or are just looking for excuses, The Elevens is the place to be Sunday. The Frills and The Excuses are just two of the seven bands that are finalists in the Happy Valley Showdown this year. Those two groups, along with Graph, Bella's Bartok, The Demographic, Darlingside and Tidwell's Treasure, will take the stage at... Full story »

Sweet Apple is the new band featuring Amherst's own J. Mascis Full story »

Coolidge's film comedy credits include "Legally Blonde," "American Pie" and "Best in Show." Full story »

Before a crowd of about 125 fans, the pair shared the opening night of the “Acoustic Café Evening With” tour at the Iron Horse Music Hall Wednesday, with each playing individual sets before joining together for a lengthy showcase at the end of the night. Full story »

Benefit shows for victims of the Northampton fires continue throughout the month. Full story »

The musician is at work on a book about her life. Full story »

SkyPlex, the popular downtown Springfield club on Stearns Square, has been granted a new permit by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno to hold events that include those over 18 years of age, but not yet 21. This will mean the venue will be able to have a 18-plus New year's Eve party on Thursday. "We would like to thank the mayor... Full story »

The 10 hottest entertainment stories on MassLive.com during 2009. Full story »

I love Christmas but I dislike how some segments of society rush to foist the Yuletide season upon us immediately after Thanksgiving--or sometimes even before Turkey day. So I write this lead section of today's column about upcoming holiday bashes somewhat sheepishly. But I have a good reason: I only have four more weekly columns to get them all in,... Full story »

Starting Wednesday night, clubs began to see the massive business they usually do during this holiday weekend. Students come home for the holiday and meet old friends and far-flung family members gather in various venues to share a beer and watch any number of football and basketball games during the four-day stretch. But there is also music, karaoke and dancing... Full story »

Watch videos from some of the bands performing across the Pioneer Valley this weekend Full story »

If you're a Western Mass. music club maven, you probably saw Flying Lessons. Full story »

The fact that the two have formed a musical partnership in recent years is cause for celebration among lovers of jangling, harmony-filled pop, the kind that Sweet and Hoffs performed Saturday during a stellar show before a full house at the Iron Horse Music Hall. Full story »

Check out a roundup of what's new at your favorite watering holes. Full story »

Last year, Wilbraham lost one of its great taverns when O'Driscoll's irish Pub closed its doors. But just a few months ago, the venue reopened under new ownership and so far, the pub is a rousing success. "It's a relaxed atmosphere where people can come, have a drink and some food, be able to have a conversation or listen to... Full story »

Last week we ran down several Halloween parties that will be taking place at some local clubs and promised to add to the list this week, as information became available. So if you haven't decided what to do on fright night this year (which is just two days away) check out the several additions below. Except where noted, most of... Full story »

Looking to avoid those pesky trick-or-treaters? Check out the live music listings for Halloween. Full story »

With Halloween just around the corner, we'll do our annual duty and list a few clubs that will be holding fright fests two weeks from now. This list, as always, is not exhaustive, but if your club is having a Halloween bash and isn't mentioned this week, drop us a line (today--deadline is tomorrow) at repubscout@yahoo.com. With any luck we'll... Full story »

Five hours into his routine, Chappelle walked away to go to the bathroom and was disqualified. Full story »

In his best-selling novel "Breakfast of Champions," Kurt Vonnegut wrote that all music is divine. If there ever has been any evidence of Vonnegut's assertion, it was embodied in a man named Timothy Young. Much has already been written about Young, who passed away last month, and although this eulogy is belated due to deadline issues, I felt compelled... Full story »

It's hard to believe a year has passed since The Black Moon Lounge opened its doors in Belchertown. Yet in those 12 months "The Moon" has garnered quite a reputation for presenting one of the most diverse smorgasbords of musical talent in the area. Styles ranging from jazz to folk to Celtic and World Beat all have graced the club,... Full story »