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Stéphane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists in the world. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is known for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing, and world music captivating audiences across the globe with his unique sound. ‘Rolling Stone’ as called him ‘a revelation.’Wrembel is also a respected composer with original compositions in acclaimed films; ‘Midnight in Paris’ and ‘Vicky Christina Barcelona.’ Midnight in Paris one a Grammy Award for ‘Best Compilation Soundtrack.’ He also has an impressive discography of over 20 albums including ‘The Django Experiment,’ ‘Origins,’ and most recently ‘New Orleans II: Hors Serie.’Stéphane Wrembel Quartet will be at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center at their Indigo Room on Friday June 26th at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. You can go to mahaiwe.org for more information.

After the death of founding Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir this weekend, fans, friends, and fellow musicians are sharing their memories of a true American original. WAMC Berkshire Bureau Chief and passionate Deadhead Josh Landes shares this remembrance.

Howard Jones’ groundbreaking 1985 album, Dream Into Action, peaked on the UK charts and cracked the US Top 10. It went on to spawn global hit singles, “Things Can Only Get Better” (which experienced a resurgence after being featured on an episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things) and “No One is to Blame” as well as “Life in One Day” and “Like to Get to Know You Well."

Howard Jones’ groundbreaking 1985 album, Dream Into Action, peaked on the UK charts and cracked the US Top 10. It went on to spawn global hit singles, “Things Can Only Get Better” (which experienced a resurgence after being featured on an episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things) and “No One is to Blame” as well as “Life in One Day” and “Like to Get to Know You Well."

On Valentine’s Day of this year, James Felice of Hudson Valley rock mainstay, The Felice Brothers, released his debut solo album “The Little Ones” via Conor Oberst’s Million Stars Records.The songs on the record are anything but little. Reflective distress echoes through lessons sought and found in the lyrics. Realizations bloom in the characters singing their choruses. The melodies and instrumentation push the sometimes timid narrators - all in James’ voice - to keep sharing their stories until the end of the tune.James Felice joined us at The Linda.

Musician, music producer, artist, and self-proclaimed critter, Neko Case has written her memoir. “The Harder I Fight The More I Love You.” It was released in late January.

Terre Roche and her sister Maggie dropped out of high school to tour as a duo. Five minutes later, they were singing backup for Paul Simon. She believes that was the year she failed algebra. We’ll hear from singer, songwriter, guitar player, teacher, author, innkeeper and founding member of the trio "The Roches,” Terre Roche.

Musician Johnny Irion joins us in Studio A to tell us about his new album, "Sleeping Soldiers of Love." It was produced at his home studio in the Berkshires. Rolling Stone says of the album: "Songs that feel as lovingly hand-crafted as the jeans on the back of Neil Young's After the Gold Rush." The record release show is at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Saturday 8/31.

Brandon Patrick George is a leading flute soloist and Grammy Award-winning chamber musician. He is in our region for this weekend’s American Music Festival in Troy. He will also perform at Tannery Pond concerts on June 22nd and has a new album "Twofold."

On April 26, KRO Records released songwriter, musician and producer Lawrence Rothman’s new album, “The Plow That Broke the Plains.”Born in St. Louis, Missouri and now based between Los Angeles and Nashville. Lawrence is known for their genre-bending music and work as a producer and songwriter for artists including Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Amanda Shires, Soccer Mommy and more.