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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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange is holding a community dinner on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, featuring spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
 
Dinner is $17.00 per person, take out only with 12-1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.  Orders may be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 
 
Inclement weather postpones the meal for a week.
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