Live music in Holyoke, MA

Week 17 of Destination Bike Night features Cold Train at Amvets Post 12 in Chicopee. The band delivers a live salute to Southern rock, capturing the groove, heart, and fire of the genre’s trailblazers. Admission is $5 at the gate. Presented by Throttle Rocker Nation.

Enjoy a weekly Latin dance night in Easthampton with a beginner-friendly, drop-in Bachata class followed by social dancing to Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Kizomba and more. No partner or prior experience is required, so newcomers and seasoned dancers are both welcome. On the third Thursday of each month, Rotation Night replaces the usual Bachata class with a different style, offering a chance to try something new and build your skills.

Throttle Rocker Nation presents the Bike Night After Party at Rumbleseat Bar & Grille in Chicopee, featuring live acoustic music by Tony Bernardo. Half-price appetizers are available all day.

Celebrate a welcoming singing event where everyone can relax, be themselves, and perform without pressure. This neighborhood gathering embraces confident vocalists and first-time singers alike, creating a supportive place for music lovers of every level to connect. Expect plenty of laughs, good company, and memorable performances. Bring a few friends, get your voice ready, and share the joy of song with others at Friends Singing.

This night market at Armour Yard brings local businesses and vendors together for music, delicious bites, shopping, and a welcoming community spirit. Attendees can explore a variety of offerings and enjoy a lively, culture-rich atmosphere.

Wilbraham, Massachusetts is home to RT 20 Bar and Grille, a welcoming spot with friendly staff, tasty food, and regulars who bring plenty of good energy. Playing there has been described as a blast and consistently fun. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food hits the spot, and the crowd keeps the mood upbeat.

The season finale of the Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series brings Oakland Stroke to the Westfield Bank Stage at Elm Street Plaza in the heart of the Downtown Westfield Cultural District. This is the band’s debut in the series, presented as a make up date following a weather related postponement. Produced by ArtWorks Westfield, the series marks its tenth season and continues its eight week summer tradition in its third year at this plaza. Oakland Stroke delivers the electrifying San Francisco Bay Area sound of the 1970s with a powerhouse 13 piece lineup featuring the dynamic vocals of Donna-Lee De Prille, the Bump City Horns, Latin percussion, and a tight rhythm section. Expect the East Bay groove associated with Tower of Power and Santana, along with favorites tied to Boz Scaggs, Cold Blood, Janis Joplin, Buddy Miles, Sly Stone, and more. This free community concert offers beverages for purchase from White Lion Brewing Company and Skyline Brewing Company. Free parking is available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and dancing shoes. Outside alcohol is not permitted in the performance space. A complimentary Bike Valet, provided by the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, is available at each show with access from the trail to the plaza.

New Music Alliance and Bigger Beast Records present The Spark Sessions in the BackLight Listening Room at Bright Ideas Brewing, featuring Shanna In A Dress with Stephen Peter Rodgers and Bekka Dowland. This intimate concert places listeners close to the performers in a quiet room with excellent sound and atmosphere, set apart from the bustle of the brewery. Award-winning craft beers and Chappy's delicious food are just down the hall. Advance tickets are $25. Shanna In A Dress is an American folk-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for humor, unfiltered honesty, and heartfelt storytelling. She blends catchy folk-pop with comedy and vulnerability, performing with guitar, piano, ukulele, and French horn, and moves from playful songs about everyday chaos and millennial dating to tender ballads about family and personal connections. Stephen Peter Rodgers, also known as Steve Rodgers, is an accomplished singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has been a cornerstone of the New Haven indie music scene for over three decades. His recent solo work leans toward introspective Americana, rootsy folk, and vintage country shaped by hope and lived experience. He led the Connecticut band Mighty Purple in the 1990s, directed The Space and The Space Ballroom for more than 20 years, and built Tiny Bunker Studios, where he engineers and produces recordings for Connecticut artists. Bekka Dowland is a Western Massachusetts singer-songwriter whose style blends New England country with modern pop. Her writing is narrative and vulnerable, exploring resilience, heartbreak, grief, healing, and self-discovery, while keeping a catchy pop sensibility. She was named one of BUZZMUSIC's Best Artists of 2025.

LSD returns to one of its favorite spots to play, The Daily Pint, with food, drinks, and entertainment.

A karaoke night offering a fun opportunity to sing along and take a turn at the microphone.

Tim and Chris return with live music that sets an upbeat mood. Daytime drinks are part of the experience, with a friendly reminder to enjoy them responsibly.

A large antique and craft fair will fill the Polish American Club in Feeding Hills, MA. Admission is free and the event will take place regardless of weather. The on-site kitchen and bar will be open, and there will be live bands, including John Fox, a New England Music Awards Rock Act of the Year, with more performers to be announced. Vendor participation is welcomed across all categories, including crafters and farmers. Limited vendor spaces are available for $40 on a first come, first served basis. To apply, email WideEyedMA@gmail.com with VENDOR FAIR in the subject line to request the application.

This outdoor live music show features LiveWired 80's Tribute in its first performance at Riverside Pub, presented on the new patio beside the water. The patio setting includes drinks and food for friends to enjoy together during the music.

Experience a refined end of summer celebration at The Terrace at MGM Springfield featuring sunset views, thoughtfully selected music, passed appetizers, a cash bar, and a 360 video booth, all within an all white setting created to cap off the season. Guests are encouraged to wear white to match the dress code and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with good music, good company, and a scenic summer backdrop. Tickets are $50. Presented by Encore Springfield in collaboration with Vision Entertainment.

Jeff Dow and Kimberly Rene return for an evening of good food and drinks, with the duo front and center.

Steve and Matt will appear at RSP on a Sunday, a less common slot for them, creating a chance for anyone who has not been able to make a Thursday show to see them.

Keri and Andrew can be found on the patio at UNO’s by the Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesdays, bringing summertime fun.

Take part in a music-themed bingo event featuring a DJ presented by Good Thomas. It is free to participate, and winners can receive Dugout Cafe gift certificates. Food and drinks are available while you play. Arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy a lively blend of music and bingo.

Founding Fathers Car Club hosts a weekly cruise night at The Star Drive-In, featuring live music by Joe Mac and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Plymouth Veterans.