Upcoming Events

Zayne Couch Explosion

September 18, 2010

ABC is proud to have ZCX (Zayne Couch Explosion) as another in a series of amazing Guitarists. The current incarnation of The Zayne Couch Explosion, came about when old friends, The Jeff and The Greg, were doing a Hendrix tribute show in Oct 09. It went off without a hitch with the 15 year old prodigy, The Zayne on guitar and vocals!. The trio teamed up a few weeks later to play a much more diverse and longer set for a food drive, again a great show for the three. After some more jamming the trio thought the band was a great fit and decided to come up with a name and start booking some gigs all over the area! Thus the Zayne Couch Explosion was born. With Zaynes unbelievable playing(a must see/hear) feel and energy and Jeff and Gregs over 20 years of road experience with many great bands the ZCX is a must see blues act!!!!!

Amherst Jazz Orchestra

September 20, 2010

Founded and headed by Bandleader Dave Sporny this professional big band plays rare and historical big band works to some of the newest original contemporary jazz music on the first and third Monday of each month. Going into their 13th season at ABC, this band is very popular and we encourage everyone to come early to get a good seat. We do not take reservations for these Mondays because they are so popular that it is a first come, first seated event. Starts at 8:30 PM and goes until 11 PM

Belgian Saison Showdown

September 20, 2010

Back in July John and JK went out to California for Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp. They brewed a Belgian Saison. Sierra Nevada also brewed a Belgian Saison using a different strain of yeast. The 2 beers were named Vice and Versa. Both have received rave reviews and now you can decide for yourself! On Monday September 20th stop by and sample both beers and vote for your favorite!

Jeff Holmes Big Band

September 27, 2010

UMass Jazz Ensemble I: Award-winning 20 piece Big Band; 2009 winner of Villanova

Collegiate Jazz Festival -- performing a broad range of big band literature

including student works; directed by Professor Jeff Holmes, director of Jazz

& African-American Music Studies at UMASS