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.

Railway Cafe Presents: Pete Nelson

Pete has been a regular at our Tuesday night open mics for a while, traveling in from the Pioneer Valley except when the winter weather has kept him on that side of the mountain. Pete is an excellent writer and storyteller, and is calling this show a “Teaching Concert”. He will of course play his songs, but he will also fill us in on the writing of the songs, the creation of the characters, the explanation of how he chooses one word or image over another. If you love listening to or writing songs, you will really like this experience.

While it will be of interest to other songwriters, there is no need to bring your instrument. This will be all Pete’s songs and stories and there won’t be a chance to share any of your own creations. (However, there may be something in the future where we have Pete back to review, critique and offer suggestions on your music. Just not this time.)

And if you doubt Pete’s professional credentials, he has an MFA from the prestigious University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop. In addition, he has taught writing in the MFA programs at Emerson and Fairfield, and songwriting at Amherst, Williams and Marlboro Colleges, and at the Parlor Room. Pete is published author of fiction and non-fiction, and he has played with so many people in the folk world: John Gorka, Cliff Eberhardt, Greg Brown, Bill Morrissey, Patty Larkin, Ellis Paul, Peter Mulvey and Christing Lavin! Many of them have also sung on Pete’s CDs (which are in my top 20 of all-time favorites).

As an added bonus, Pete is generously offering free copies of his book, The Art of the Song, to any audience member who wants it.

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Start Time: 4:00 pm
Doors Time: 3:30pm

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)