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Josh White @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 31, 1965)

On July 31, 1965, Josh White brought his “charming obscenity” to a modest crowd at the Berkshire Music Barn.…

Carlos Montoya @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 24, 1965)

On July 24, 1965, flamenco legend Carlos Monotya put on a clinic – literally – at the Berkshire Music Barn. Dancers did not accompany him, but he did bring along a program to identify the different styles (not the …

Odetta @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 17, 1965)

On July 17, 1965, the “Queen of American folk music” (per Martin Luther King, Jr.), Odetta, covered all the emotional bases and fought off nature’s challenges in a performance at the Berkshire Music Barn in Lenox.…

Louis Armstrong @ Mount Royal Restaurant (Lake George) (July 13, 1965)

Louis Armstrong‘s nightclub performances ran the gamut from New Orleans street parades to bebop that would make Juilliard proud. On July 13, 1965, he made a special one-night appearance at the Mount Royal restaurant in Lake George.…

The Beau Brummels / The Chiffons / The Shirelles / Bobby Comstock and the Counts at Pittsfield Boys’ Club of America (July 11, 1965)

The Shirelles shone the brightest in a Berkshire Music Barn show moved to the Pittsfield Boys’ Club (to allow for more screaming), which also featured the Beau Brummels, the Chiffons, and Bobby Comstock and the Counts.…

Ian & Sylvia @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 10, 1965)

Ian and Sylvia Tyson showcased both their voices and their humor in a rainy show at the Berkshire Music Barn.

(The Springfield Republican / Words by R.C.H.)…

Pete Seeger @ SUNY Albany’s Page Hall (February 26, 1965)

Pete Seeger sat down for questions from students after his performance at SUNY Albany’s Page Hall.…

Bo Diddley @ Siena College’s Gibbons Hall (February 19, 1965)

Bo Diddley overcame a faulty microphone and a wandering spotlight in 2 1/2 hour performance at Siena College’s Gibbons Hall.…

Bob Dylan @ Troy Armory (February 12, 1965)

The irony was not lost when Bob Dylan performed his protest songs at the Troy Armory (a military installation).…

Carlos Montoya @ Berkshire Music Barn (August 2, 1955)

On August 2, 1955, flamenco guitar legend Carlos Montoya demonstrated the power of his hands to a crowd of about 500 at the Berkshire Music Barn.…

Teddy Charles Quartet @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 31, 1955)

On July 31, 1955, Teddy Charles brought his vibes to a crowd of about 300 at the Berkshire Music Barn.…

Count Basie and His Band @ Berkshire Music Barn (July 28, 1955)

On July 28, 1995, the legendary Count Basie and his 15-piece band entertained a crowd of about 900 at the Berkshire Music Barn in Lenox.…

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