Pick of the Week: Jesse Sterling Harrison

By Lauren StairiBerkshires Columnist
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Jackhammer Soul

Jesse Sterling Harrison is a musical innovator and his latest album, "Jackhammer Soul," a combination of rock, Southern soul, jazz, and folk, is proof.
 
Harrison's creativity and passion for music shines through on every track of this amazing album. As both a guitar player and a song writer, Harrison's music is very personal and, after you finish listening to "Jackhammer Soul," there is no denying the connection you feel between the artist and his music.
 
The song lyrics are often comprised of witty one-liners and ironic play on words that range from topics such as politics and war to everyday life and love. Harrison's lyrics are complemented by the melodic melodies and mellow rhythm of his music and the rough sound of his voice is musical harmony at its best.
 
The composition of Harrison's music suggests a deeper understanding of the musical world than most contemporary artists. Harrison, who lives in the Northampton area, took major risks to create this album combining some of the best elements of musical genres.

Harrison understands that being an artist is more than just playing music; it's about taking chances to create something new and exciting.

Lauren Stair is a writer for MuzikReviews.com, which provides iBerkshires with weekly reviews.

Genre: Folk, Rock,

American
Label: Independent
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Tracks
01. Batten Down the Hatches
06. Telephone
02. Keep It Red
07. On A War
03. Dawn Song
08. Williamsburg Flood
04. Missouri Breakdown
09. Play Not to Lose
05. Sweet Spot
10.
Over This Thing
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Friends of Great Barrington Libraries Holiday Book Sale

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Friends of Great Barrington Libraries invite the community to shop their annual Holiday Good-as-New Book Sale, happening now through the end of the year at the Mason Library, 231 Main Street. 
 
With hundreds of curated gently used books to choose from—fiction, nonfiction, children's favorites, gift-quality selections, cookbooks, and more—it's the perfect local stop for holiday gifting.
 
This year's sale is an addition to the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Stroll on this Saturday, Dec. 13, 3–8 PM. Visitors can swing by the Mason Library for early parking, browse the sale until 3:00 PM, then meet Pete the Cat on the front lawn before heading downtown for the Stroll's shopping, music, and festive eats.
 
Can't make the Holiday Stroll? The book sale is open during regular Mason Library hours throughout December.
 
Proceeds support free library programming and events for all ages.
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