Performances
Tuesday Open Mic
Most Tuesdays, our stage comes alive with a symphony of diverse talents, from seasoned virtuosos to emerging performers. Our cutting-edge facilities ensure an immersive experience for both performers and audience, with top-notch acoustics and lighting that elevate every note, word, and joke to its full potential. Join us at Studio 9’s Weekly Open Mic, where creativity knows no bounds, and the spotlight is shared by all. It’s not just an open mic; it’s a showcase of all the creative excellence in the heart of the Northern Berkshires.
Sign ups at 6:30pm | Performances at 7:00pm
*Please note updates via here and our Instagram when we need to cancel.
Nick Gaitan: Tejas Roots
with Special Guest Vincent Valdez
Nick Gaitan is a Houston-born bassist, singer-songwriter, and cultural advocate whose music and programs uplift Chicano and Tejano heritage. His solo albums—Bridges and Bayous and Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man—reflect his Gulf Coast roots, blending Tex-Mex, Swamp pop, and Chicano Soul. His song “I’ve Found My Weakness in You” was recorded by Billy Joe Shaver, and he’s toured globally with acts like Nikki Hill.
A proud native of Houston’s East End, Nick’s music and community-driven initiatives have become a vital voice in preserving and celebrating Chicano culture. A lifelong musician, storyteller, and organizer, his work weaves together the soul of Tejano, Gulf Coast music, and Chicano heritage with a vision for social change and cultural preservation.
This concert kicks off Vincent Valdez: Drawing Workshop, July 12-16, 2026.
FreshGrass Institute invites you to immerse yourself in a 4-day drawing workshop with artist Vincent Valdez. This workshop is focused on the intersection of figurative drawing and developing concepts. Participants are asked to bring a sense of curiosity to expand your technical practice with personal, social and political concepts.
The workshop will also include artist critiques, studio/museum visits, and shared meals provided by local purveyors. All while staying in the quiet luxury of the Porches Inn, situated in the heart of artistic North Adams, in the creative Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Please note the following regarding parking:
Venue and parking
Studio 9 is located at 18 Veazie St, adjacent to the Porches Inn.
You are welcome to park in the following locations:
– The small lot across the street
– The community lot nearest the UNO Park on River St
– East side of Veazie Street (same side as the studio)
– or on the Porches side of River St.
Do not park in the following locations:
– Porches Guest lots
– The downhill side of Veazie
– Eastbound side of River Street (the side that Mass MoCA is on)