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

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

April 19, 2016

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSBOOM was formed by local musicians Tom Conklin, Sandy McKnight, Dar Maloney and

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.

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

March 26, 2016

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSWith “The Next Step,” North Adams filmmakers Joe Aidonidis and Augusta Rose launch

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

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

November 21, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn “Penny Land” a new film being filmed in the Berkshires by Billy

Anonymous Animal; photo courtesy the band, via Facebook.

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

November 20, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSThis episode, we speak to Joe Aidonidis, half of Anonymous Animal, who discusses

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

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

November 20, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSJustin Hillman performs at the release party for “Have I Not Found You

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

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

October 29, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSCommon Folk Artist Collective and FNProductions present “Monster Smash 2015” featuring Arc Iris,

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

INDIEcent Exposure #15 — Lexi Weege On Tape

October 8, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSLexi Weege slips between sultry ballads and upbeat love songs with ease.ADVISORY: Explicit

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.

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

October 2, 2015

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSPi Valley Faves, The Sun Parade march into the Berks for TWO shows

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

INDIEcent Exposure: ArtScope at Fringe Music with Eleonore Oppenheim

October 2, 2015

INDIEcent Exposure·Music

Eleonore Oppenheim at Fringe Music, at Shire City Sanctuary in Pittsfield, MAThis special presentation, “ArtScope,” explores the Fringe Music series through its