Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Happenings

The Hill Town Ham Hocks will join March 1 Song & Story Swap in Amherst

Please come share in an evening of music and stories at the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap.

Saturday, March 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at First Church, 165 Main St., Amherst, MA. Free parking is available in back of the church, and the meeting room is near the front.

Guest performers for the March 1 Song & Story Swap will be folk trio The Hill Town Ham Hocks.

The Hill Town Ham Hocks are a modern folk trio with an old time roots flair, hailing from Shelburne Falls. With Colleen Stanton on fiddle, Stevie Jick on guitar, and Hannah French on fiddle and banjo, the trio engages their audience with close harmonies and spirited instrumental work.

They blend American folk, bluegrass, old-time sounds, and a unique mix of original and traditional songs around their own brand of contemporary storytelling. The band has released a three-song sampler called The Cabin Demo that can be played on bandcamp.

Come be entertained by the irrepressible Hill Town Ham Hocks at the Song & Story Swap in Amherst on March 1.

This month’s theme is Death and Loss This month's theme is 'Death and Loss'

The March 1 Song & Story Swap will be held at First Church, 165 Main St. in Amherst, Mass., at 7pm. Parking is available in the lot behind the church.

Looking ahead to next month, the April 5, 2025 Song & Story Swap will feature singer-songwriter Christa Joy. The theme for the opening round of sharing will be "Strength."

The Song & Story Swap is held on the first Saturday of each month, excepting July and August, and is organized by the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society. Visit the Folklore Society website at pvfs.us.

The Song & Story Swap is open to the public, free of charge with donations accepted ($5 - $10 is suggested).

People of all ages gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. You can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome.

For information contact Paul Kaplan, (413)-687-5002 or visit https://pvfs.us.