Series: Musical Showcase

Jackson Whalan is a lyricist and producer who creates eclectic hip-hop with a modern flair to invoke positive social change. He started rapping and making beats at age 11 when he discovered that the power of hip-hop gave him unstoppable purpose. In 2008, at age 17, he performed at United Nations Headquarters and again in 2013 to support the International Day of Peace. In addition to consistently releasing his own music and videos, Jackson also produces and engineers in recording studios for other artists. His music has been featured in film and television and he has toured throughout the United States, most recently as direct support for Moon Hooch. Whalan has an extensive catalog of original and collaborative albums, EPs and singles, and he has worked and performed alongside a diverse spectrum of artists, including Talib Kweli, The Arcitype, Mr. Lif, Dave Eggar, Myka 9, Esseks, Space Jesus, Jade Cicada, Honeycomb and countless others. Jackson is known for his freestyle rapping at shows and is widely recognized for his comical side, expressed in his S.N.A.G. (Sensitive New Age Guy) music video. A graduate of The New School in New York City, Jackson now resides in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. He is currently focusing on his live band project in order to transform his live performance into an unforgettable experience for listeners near and far. More info at https://www.jacksonwhalan.com/

Producer

Jack Criddle

Series

Musical Showcase

Category

Studio Shows & Interviews

Jackson Whalan is a lyricist and producer who creates eclectic hip-hop with a modern flair to invoke positive social change. He started rapping and making beats at age 11 when he discovered that the power of hip-hop gave him unstoppable purpose. In 2008, at age 17, he performed at United Nations Headquarters and again in 2013 to support the International Day of Peace. In addition to consistently releasing his own music and videos, Jackson also produces and engineers in recording studios for other artists. His music has been featured in film and television and he has toured throughout the United States, most recently as direct support for Moon Hooch. Whalan has an extensive catalog of original and collaborative albums, EPs and singles, and he has worked and performed alongside a diverse spectrum of artists, including Talib Kweli, The Arcitype, Mr. Lif, Dave Eggar, Myka 9, Esseks, Space Jesus, Jade Cicada, Honeycomb and countless others. Jackson is known for his freestyle rapping at shows and is widely recognized for his comical side, expressed in his S.N.A.G. (Sensitive New Age Guy) music video. A graduate of The New School in New York City, Jackson now resides in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. He is currently focusing on his live band project in order to transform his live performance into an unforgettable experience for listeners near and far. More info at https://www.jacksonwhalan.com/

Producer

Jack Criddle

Series

Musical Showcase

Category

Studio Shows & Interviews

Praised by NPR for their “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms" and "virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine has quickly become one of the most acclaimed young string bands in the Northeast. Audiences across the US and UK have been drawn to their forthright songwriting, lush harmonies, musical daring, and charismatic appeal. Steeped in traditional music, these musicians are also fearless, tuneful improvisers and passionate lovers of pop. Fiddler Kathleen Parks' command of the vocal mic is as charming as it is gutsy. On her instrument, Parks is an insatiable risk-taker, seeking out exciting new musical territories. Mandolinist Dan Bui is a master of melody and drive, celebrated widely for his dexterous, tasteful picking. And bassist Chris Sartori holds down the low end and a lot more, introducing creative, funk-inflected cadences that never overwhelm the beat. But while it’s easy to celebrate each of the band members individually, Twisted Pine is more than a collection of talented musicians - it’s a unit that grooves together. Their intricate arrangements of swelling, syncopated rhythm and precise instrumental interplay bring the enveloping sound and hooks of indie pop to an acoustic instrumental setting. You’ll find Twisted Pine on stages large and small, entertaining festivals of thousands and intimate rooms alike. Winners of the 2018 Boston Music Award's Americana Artist of the Year and selected as one of Improper Bostonian's 2018 "Top 10 Local Acts on the Rise," Twisted Pine has played major events from Grey Fox to DelFest to Glasgow’s Celtic Connections and beyond. “They absolutely rule their musical world with humor and relish,” says legendary fiddler Darol Anger. Twisted Pine released its debut, self-titled album of original music in 2017, followed in 2018 by Dreams, an EP of “wildly innovative covers… full of spark, light, and irresistible force” according to PopMatters. Check out Twisted Pine on tour and see why the Boston Globe calls them “a wider version of stringband, boundary jumpers akin to outfits like Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, and Crooked Still.”

Producer

Jack Criddle

Series

Musical Showcase

Category

Studio Shows & Interviews

Whiskey City is a high-energy country rock band consisting of professionally experienced musicians from Berkshire County, MA. These musicians have been blessed with the opportunities to tour nationally and share the stage with legends like Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Thompson Square, James Wesley, Dustin Lynch, Willie Nelson, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Little Feat, Foghat & The Outlaws and many more. Started in March of 2010, they have had great success locally. Voted Best Live Band in the Berkshires the last 4 years, by the Berkshire Eagle readers Poll. And Best live band 2015 in The Berkshire Record. They are always looking to widen the fun to new areas as well! "There was an innate sense from these 6 guys & one gal being able to musically feed off each other from the get-go! They bring a pro-quality show every time they perform, with plenty of heel-stompin and Yee-Haws". The crowds pick up on Whiskey City’s energy and happily saddle up with them for the ride. They released their first CD “Concrete Rodeo”, which has garnered great reviews and extensive airplay in Western Massachusetts. They also recorded and produced a special DVD of their performance and experience playing at CountryFest 2012, Albany NY. Currently at work writing and recording their new CD. Combine Whiskey City’s exciting stage show, original material and hundreds of cover songs, you got a no-fail way to make a crowd get up and stay on the dance floor all night long.

Producer

Jack Criddle

Series

Musical Showcase

Category

Studio Shows & Interviews