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Darlingside are a home-grown treat for music fans. Based in Northhampton, MA, this string-rock quintet raises the bar for musicianship among their pop-rock peers, making music at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. The band just released their debut full-length album ‘Pilot Machines’ and are currently shaking rafters along the eastern seaboard with their vibrant live shows.

Pilot Machines, was recorded with producer Nathaniel Kunkel (Sting, Crosby/Nash, Maroon 5). Darlingside takes their audience on a meticulously-crafted journey into and back out of a song, a journey through layers of sound. Mandolin, cello, guitar, drums, a vibrating chorus of vocals and the songwriting efforts of each of five members make for a rich sonic experience.

April 13th they appear on home turf at Mass MoCA, always a hotbed of the up and coming.

Enjoy a sampling of their music at their website. Tickets for this hometown appearance are available at the Mass MoCA website.

Stan Rosen

Stan Rosen has been the owner of Hampton Terrace for 26+ years. Originally from Georgia, Stan considers himself “still a tourist in his own home town” of Lenox. As a former member of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau Executive Committee for eight years, he is intimately familiar with most aspects of the Berkshires.