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

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Gregg August Ensemble

Crosscurrents and Cross Rhythms, Dialogues on Race, Volume II

Crosscurrents and Cross Rhythms, Dialogues on Race, Volume II is a continuing project that originated in 2009 after Gregg received a joint commission from the Jerome Foundation and the Jazz Gallery in New York City. What began as a commission for a full length concert work, Dialogues on Race was recorded and released in 2020, receiving a GRAMMY nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble album.

Crosscurrents and Cross Rhythms, Dialogues on Race, Volume II will be the second installment of the series.

The idea behind the work is to create musical dialogue or conversations which discuss race relations in the United States. Through the melodies, arrangements and improvisations, a full discourse takes place.

“What’s Past is Prologue”

Throughout its history, America has passed laws designed to discriminate, expunge and prevent groups of people from becoming citizens based on ethnic or racial background. The titles of these laws often showed in bold relief who was not welcome; The Chinese Exclusion Act, The Indian Removal Act. This next volume will attempt to shine light on some of this American history. Selected poems, including carvings and drawings of poetry that were discovered on the walls of Angel Island, a former detention center off the coast of San Francisco, will serve as inspiration to develop the music.

Gregg August has performed and/ or recorded with The New York Philharmonic, Steve Reich, The Bang on a Can All Stars, Alarm Will Sound, as well as Ornette Coleman, Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis and Ray Barretto. Gregg August was on the Downbeat Magazine Critics’ Rising Star Poll in 2017, 2015 and 2013. An adjunct professor at New York University, the Manhattan School of Music and Williams College, Gregg August has also been on faculty at the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA (North Adams, MA) since 2003.

Similar to Dialogues on Race, the instrumentation for Crosscurrents and Cross Rhythms, Dialogues on Race, Volume II calls for an ensemble of 7 horns, rhythm section, percussion, and 2 vocalists.

The personnel includes:

Gregg August-bass/composer

Donald Edwards-drums

Mauricio Herrera-percussion

Sam Newsome-soprano saxophone

Yosvany Terry-alto saxophone

Stacy Dillard-tenor saxophone

Lucas Pino-bass clarinet

John Bailey-trumpet

Rafi Malkiel-trombone

Marcus Rojas-tuba

Jen Shyu-vocals

Frank Lacy-vocals

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Doors Time: 6:30pm

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)