Music

Robie Bones has a diverse instrumental repertoire that often places the emphasis on fast, driving rhythms created to accompany the melodies. Robie often plays the harmonica, bones and bodhran all at the same time. His other instruments include banjo, Tabor pipe & drum, and tin whistle. Expect a rhythm jam set with audience participation. Performances by local musicians are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. Monday Night Music is sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library and is free and open to the public.

And the Neighbors is the acoustic duo of Dave Houghton and Debra DeMuth from Conway, Mass. They acquire their sound from the roots of Appalachia with a flair of the Lower East Side. Performances by local musicians are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. Monday Night Music is sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library and is free and open to the public.

Eavesdrop is an acoustic trio of female vocalists from Western Mass. Their music covers a wide range of folk and soul with a unique twist of harmonic interpretation. They offer a nostalgic experience garnished with a fresh and delicate approach. Performances by local musicians are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. Monday Night Music is sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library and is free and open to the public.

A singer/songwriter who performs acoustic favorites along with some contemporary hits that have been rearranged. Enjoyable for a wide range of tastes, he’ll offer a twist on the usual acoustic show.  Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

Debi Spyre  is a singer/songwriter/ guitarist/musician who enjoys a variety of styles including folk, pop, country, jazz, funk, fusion, rock, Celtic, and more. Her stage presence and talents make for a wonderful performance.  Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

Deerfield’s Own  Showcase Leo Franceschi and Sadie Ross—our youngest performers on piano and trumpet duets. Gabby Warren and Alex Hamer—beautiful  vocals with a nod to country music. Piper Pichette—can play it all on the harp: classic, jazz, ballads, and contemporary. Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

(formerly Industrial Waste)  These longtime UMass jammers play a crowd-pleasing acoustic assortment of old-time, Irish, and contradance tunes. Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

Exuberant local musician who loves performing at all venues. Locally and nationally he’s known, as his Facebook bio says, “Living life fearlessly one Taylor Swift song at a time.” Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

John Blunt has been bringing his hybrid style of folk music to the Valley since 2008. Don’t miss this unique and talented young performer. Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.

Sugarloaf String Band  explores traditional cowboy tunes from the 1800s and early 1900s.  They also play some country/western as well.  Expect to hear “Ghost Riders,” “Cool Water,” “Streets of Laredo,” “Cotton-Eyed Joe,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” and more by this five-piece acoustic band. Fun for all ages! Performances are held on the lawn of Tilton Library (or inside the Children’s Room in case of bad weather.) Bring a chair and a friend. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library.