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INDIEcent Exposure #21 — Things that go BOOM in the Berkshires

Published on April 19, 2016

BOOM is dedicated to increasing the viability and visibility of original music in the Berkshires.

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BOOM was formed by local musicians Tom Conklin, Sandy McKnight, Dar Maloney and Liv Cummins, and MCLA student Allison Gregory, as a way to promote and …

INDIEcent Exposure #20 — Local Filmmakers Begin Journey with “The Next Step”

Published on March 26, 2016

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For eight years, Clara Gardner (right) has been using socket-type prosthetic legs, which have changed surprisingly little in five centuries. Click this image to see the trailer for “The Next Step,” at the film’s Kickstarter page, and to find out more about the procedure known as osseointegration that she hopes will return much of her mobility.

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With “The Next Step,” North Adams filmmakers Joe Aidonidis and Augusta Rose launch an odyssey that will span boundaries that are geographical, technological, financial, and deeply …

INDIEcent Exposure #19 — New Movie, “Penny Land,” Shoots in Berkshires

Published on November 21, 2015

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David Joseph and Jamie Greenland star in “Penny Land,” written, directed, and produced by Billy Hahn.

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In “Penny Land” a new film being filmed in the Berkshires by Billy Hahn, a young man drifts aimlessly through life dreaming about striking …

INDIEcent Exposure #18 — Anonymous Animal at the Gararge with And the Kids

Published on November 20, 2015

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Anonymous Animal; photo courtesy the band, via Facebook.

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This episode, we speak to Joe Aidonidis, half of Anonymous Animal, who discusses music and music technology, as well as some of his work …

INDIEcent Exposure #17 — “Have I Not Found You Yet”

Published on November 20, 2015

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Justin Hillman at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Mass.

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Justin Hillman performs at the release party for "Have I Not Found You Yet," at performs at the Whitney Center for the Arts, November 20; photo by Carly Rae. — Justin Hillman performs at the release party for “Have I Not Found You Yet,” at performs at the Whitney Center for the Arts, November 20; photo

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INDIEcent Exposure #16 — Common Folks Brings Monster Smash to Life

Published on October 29, 2015

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Arc Iris returns to North Adams to mesmerize Hallowe'en revelers at Monster Smash; Photo by Shervin Lainez.

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Common Folk Artist Collective and FNProductions present “Monster Smash 2015” featuring Arc Iris, Superhuman Happiness and Smash Frequency in an eclectic musical event Saturday Oct. 31, …

INDIEcent Exposure #15 — Lexi Weege On Tape

Published on October 8, 2015

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Lexi Weege released her second album, “Sweet Moon,” on September 13th. Photo by Steph Larsen.

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Lexi Weege slips between sultry ballads and upbeat love songs with ease.

ADVISORY: Explicit language.

We spoke with Lexi Weege, the jazz songstress who recently …

INDIEcent Exposure #14 — The Sun Parade Fire It Up in October

Published on October 2, 2015

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Jefferson Lewis, Chris Marlon Jennings, and Jared Gardner of The Sun Parade. The band opens for Dr. Dog at MASS MoCA 10/10 and helps kick off the Wind-Up Fest 10/15; photo by Joanna Chattman.

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Pi Valley Faves, The Sun Parade march into the Berks for TWO shows this month.

PLUS: Kris Delmhorst—TONIGHT at the BarN

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INDIEcent Exposure: ArtScope at Fringe Music with Eleonore Oppenheim

Published on October 2, 2015

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Shire City Sanctuary in Pittsfield, MA, home to the monthly Fringe Music Series; photo by William McGuire III

Eleonore Oppenheim at Fringe Music, at Shire City Sanctuary in Pittsfield, MA

This special presentation, “ArtScope,” explores the Fringe Music series through its first performance on September 4th, 2015, which featured renowned solo-bassist Eleonore Oppenheim. Fringe Music is a …