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.
Red Skies
Joe K. Walsh, BB Bowness, Alex Rubin and Steve Roy
Red Skies brings together four of New England’s most talented and widely-beloved bluegrass musicians into one powerhouse band. Joe K. Walsh, BB Bowness, Alex Rubin and Steve Roy have made careers out of playing acoustic string-band and bluegrass music at the highest level all over the world.
They have recorded and toured with the best in the business, including Molly Tuttle, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, John Reischman, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Laurie Lewis, April Verch, Matt Flinner, and many more. With a shared love of the old sounds and an infectious joy for playing together, Red Skies are lighting up stages everywhere.
Joe K. Walsh (mandolin) has been hailed by David Grisman as a “wonderful mandolin player”, and by Darol Anger as “one of the finest mandolin players ever”. Known for his exceptional tone and taste, Joe is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music and a founding member of the genre-bending stringband Mr. Sun.
BB Bowness (banjo) is a winner of the prestigious Steve Martin Banjo Prize and a founding member of the IBMA award-winning bluegrass band Mile Twelve. “A wonder to behold,” says legendary banjoist Tony Trischka about BB’s 2025 debut solo album, Goodtime Revival.
Alex Rubin (guitar) has brought his brand of virtuosic flatpicking to stages all across the world, including 49 states as well as extensively abroad. Formerly a member of The April Verch Band, and currently a member of Ethan Setiawan and Fine Ground, Alex is also a winner of the Freshgrass Guitar Contest.
Steve Roy (bass) is a multi-instrumentalist fluent in a vast array of musical styles. As a sideman, he has toured with many of the acoustic world’s top acts, including Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, John Reischman, Eli West, and Molly Tuttle. He is also a founding member of the New England-favorite Old Hat Stringband.
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)