Iron Horse Music Hall

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* = Dance floor open
(limited seating)

The Iron Horse is open to ALL AGES and is SMOKE FREE at all times.
Ticket prices listed do not include any service charges which may be incurred when purchasing tickets in advance.

Dates currently available for February, March & April

February

DATE	ARTIST(S)	DESCRIPTION	TIME	COST
9	Matthew Shipp/William Parker Duo	Out jazz at the Iron Horse? That's right. And not just any out jazz at that. We've got two of the genre's best, piano master Matthew Shipp and astounding exploratory bassist William Parker. Think you've heard all piano and bass duos have to offer? Better think again.	7 pm	$10
10	Christian Bauman, Mark Erelli and Kevin So	As the Iron Horse's 20th Anniversary approaches, this show offers a reminder of a tradition as old as the venue: presenting great up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Christian Bauman, Kevin So and Mark Erelli are three of our current favorites. Soon they'll be yours, too.	7 pm	$6
11	Sloan*	Halifax, Nova Scotia's Sloan wear their pop influences on their sleeves. The quartet's songs recall, by turns, the Beatles, the Kinks, Todd Rundgren... just about every act that made pop music in the late '60s and early '70s. Thing is, they do it brilliantly and creatively, which is why they've amassed such a debout following.	8:30 pm	$6
15	David Gans	Known nationally as host of the syndicated radio program The Grateful Dead Hour and as author of several books on the Dead, David Gans is also a talented songwriter and guitarist. The 44-year-old California native's musical style combines elements of country, pop, rock and blues, very much in the tradition of the Dead.	7 pm	$8
16	Southside Johnny Unplugged	Asbury Park, New Jersey native Southside Johnny (Lyon) emerged from the legendary Stone Pony in the early '70s -- at the same time as Bruce Springsteen -- and went on to national success with his R&B-influenced rock. Catch up with Southside at this intimate, acoustic show.	7 & 9:30 pm	$16
17	Danilo Perez and Patricia Barber	Two remarkable young jazz pianists share a bill. Danilo Perez mixes the complexity of Thelonious Monk with the vitality of Latin jazz to create music that is buoyant and profound. Patricia Barber combines Cassandra Wilson's spare stylings with k.d. Lang's suave gender play.	7 & 10 pm	$18
18	Balfa Toujours	Hailing from L'Anse de Prien Noir, Louisiana, Balfa Toujours is led by Christine Balfa, daughter of the late, legendary fiddler Dewey Balfa, who helped redefine Cajun music starting in the mid '60s. Balfa Toujours, says The New York Times, "follows boldy and proudly in [Dewey Balfa's] footsteps."	7 pm	$8
20	Mike Welch	Boston's Mike Welch has grown from guitar phenom to monster bluesman, having developed soul to match his impressive chops. He matures, and improves, with every performance.	7 pm	$10
20	Living Daylights*	Avant-garde jazz trio Livin Daylights works solid, sax-driven grooves.	10 pm	$5
22	The Black Rebels*	Amherst's African reggae wonderband checks in for their annual Black History Month show. With members who hail from such diverse locales as Africa, the Caribbean and Cape Verde, the Black Rebels are well-suited to celebrate African culture's effects on America and the world. And you can dance, too.	7 pm	$10
23	The Bobs	On the eve of the Iron Horse's 20th Anniversary celebration, the Bobs check in to get the festivities off to a stylish start. One of the acts that will perform at the Calvin Theatre Feb. 24, the Bobs are witty, charming and amazingly versatile, using their voices and body percussion to create a cappella music that is always loads of fun.	7 pm	$18
24	Iron Horse 20th Anniversary Open House with String Beam	Ticket holders to our 20th Anniversary concert at the Calvin Theatre are invited to join us for hot hors d'ouvres and good cheer. Come and wish the Horse a happy 20th.	10 pm	N/A
25	Maura O'Connell	Fresh from her appearance at our 20th Anniversary show Feb. 24, Maura O'Connell checks in for an evening of her own on the Horse stage. A warm, charming performer as well as one of the world's foremost song interpreters, Ms. O'Connell is an enduring favorite at the Iron Horse.	7 & 9:30 pm	$17.50
26	Salamander Crossing	Our extended 20th Anniversary celebration continues as we present the Amherst-based newgrass heroes. Salamander Crossing features stunning vocals, fluent mandolin, fiddle and guitar playing, combining elements of bluegrass, country and folk to create a unique and original sound.	7 & 9:30 pm	$12
27	The Nields plus Jess Klein	We wrap up our 20th Anniversary week with another one of our favorite acts. The Nields addictive brand of acoustic rock just keeps getting better. And the band's live shows, with their infectious energy, are always packed with fans who can never get enough of those awesome harmonies.	7 & 10 pm	$12
28	Celtic Required Listening: Anam	From the very day the Iron Horse first opened its doors on Feb. 24, 1979, with a Celtic band on stage, the venue has been committed to presenting the best in both traditional and progressive Celtic music. Ireland's Anam straddles the line, working a pan-Celtic sound that is both new and old.	7 pm	$6

March

DATE	ARTIST(S)	DESCRIPTION	TIME	COST
2	The Boys of the Lough WFCR Benefit	Scots traditional greats	7 pm	TBA
5	Marga Gomez	Side-splitting lesbian standup	7 pm	TBA
5	Percy Hill*	Portsmouth, NH's jam faves	10 pm	TBA
7	John Scofield: A Go-Go	Fusion master goes acid jazz	7 pm	TBA
11	Joanne Brackeen Quartet WFCR Benefit	Jazz piano a la McCoy Tyner	7 pm	TBA
13	Brooks Williams	Awesome bottleneck slide guitar	7 & 10 pm	TBA
16	Maire Brennan	Clannad vocalist gone solo	7 pm	TBA
17	Big Bad Bollocks	Rockin' St. Patrick's Day	7 pm	TBA
19	The Seldom Scene	Bluegrass groundbreakers	7 pm	TBA
28	Christine Lavin	Smart, funny singer-songwriter	7 pm	TBA
31	David Wilcox	Literate, poetic singer-songwriter	7 pm	TBA

April

DATE	ARTIST(S)	DESCRIPTION	TIME	COST
7	Erica Wheeler	Haunting, soulful voice	7 pm	TBA
9	Chris Smither	Blues-influenced acoustic tunesmith	7 pm	TBA
10	Rockapella	Caffeinated a cappella ensemble	7 pm	TBA
16	Patty Larkin	Folk-rock trailblazer	7 pm	TBA
18	Greg Brown	A perennial folk favorite	7 & 10 pm	TBA

More dates and information coming very soon!

Updated

2/9/99