Black Door 74 Highlight November Song and Story Swap

Source: Pioneer Valley Folklore Society

The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society will hold its monthly Song and Story Swap on Saturday, November 2, at First Church, 165 Main Street at 7 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $7.50 to the artists. Parking is available in the lot behind the church.

This month’s song and story swap features the musical ensemble Black Door 74. The group consists of Afrostotle, Frost E. Beatz, and Rigo. The three met while working together in upstate New York and bonded over their shared passions for sound, rhythm, and meaningful music. Each member brings a mashup of musical influences to the band’s aesthetic. The result is a unique musical journey. Come enjoy it.

The theme for this month’s opening round is “Political Engagement.” Attendees will be invited to contribute a song or story on the topic during the opening round of sharing. People of all ages gather to share stories and songs that are traditional, newly written, or of personal experiences. Participants can tell, sing, or lead everyone in singing, or request a song or story. Listeners are welcome.

The monthly Song & Story Swap, now in its twenty-seventh year, is sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society of Western Massachusetts. 

For information, contact Paul Kaplan at 413-687-5002.