Grammy-winning Irish band The Chieftains along with their leader Paddy Moloney came to the Fine Arts Center Wednesday night. Even without the luck of the Irish, the Chieftans played their traditional reels and jigs with spirit.

That 1 Guy's style features original, homemade instruments which make for unique sounds. His tours regularly consist of between 150 and 200 shows, this time with a stop in Northampton tonight.

Northampton band Sore Eros' recently-released album, "Second Chants," moves along fluidly and smoothly, though at first listen it may come off as generic.

Legendary Irish band The Chieftains, headed by Paddy Moloney, are coming to the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall this evening. They will be performing songs from their newest album, “San Patricio,” released just yesterday, as well as old, traditional favorites.

Umphrey's McGee played a spectacular show last weekend at the Calvin Theatre. The jamming atmosphere of the show made it feel much more like the band was just rehearsing inside a concert hall. And that was not very far from the truth.

Four years ago, in a duet with Smog’s Bill Callahan, Joanna Newsom sang “I love you truly, or I love no one.” Curious, how in a career seemingly ridden with fantasy allusions and eccentricity, the conclusion to one of her greatest songs was something as relatable and emotional as that.

Umphrey’s McGee is one of the bigger names in the jam band scene these days. As a progressive rock band, they have managed to perfect their jamming formula, which will more than likely be in its top form when they perform this Sunday at the Calvin Theatre.

The Five College Choral Festival, held every two to three years at Smith College, fell this year on Saturday, Feb. 20. A popular event in the Pioneer Valley, the festival featured twelve groups and nearly 500 individual singers from the Five College Consortium.

University of Massachusetts will celebrate the sights and sounds of Dominican Independence Day this Saturday, February 27, with a series of cultural performances in the Fine Arts Center. The event is organized by the UMass Casa Dominicana, a cultural RSO that provides students with social and educational events that celebrate Dominican culture.

The Disco Biscuits lifted everyone in the Calvin Theatre out of their seats with another energetic set this past Saturday night. The crowd was greeted on King Street in Northampton with flashing lights and dozens of the boys in blue. The line stretched around the block and onto Route 9, filled with fans eager to get in and start dancing. A cloud of smoke filled the front entranceway of the venue. Through the cloud, there was a sea of vibrant colors and attached to them were people desperately trying to get a ticket.