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Annual “Dead Of Winter Jam” Benefits Berkshire Food Pantries

The "Dead Of Winter Jam" poster.
Berkshire Theatre Group

Rev Tor has been a fixture of the Berkshire County music scene since the early 90s. On Friday, February 22nd, he’ll lead a Grateful Dead Tribute band at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The 8th annual “Dead Of Winter” Jam is also a benefit for local food pantries. Tor spoke with WAMC about his history with the Grateful Dead and what concert-goers can expect.

Josh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018 after working at stations including WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Berkshire County, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. You can reach him at jlandes@wamc.org with questions, tips, and/or feedback.
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