ADAMS, Mass. — On June 7, Tiny Glass Tavern, the eclectic early, folk, pop and new music ensemble, will bring lots of different influences to their show.

 

They will also host a free community workshop beforehand, open to singers at all levels. 

 

The workshop will take place at 5 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Reserve tickets at www.adamstheater.org/present. 

 

According to a press release:

 

Every Tiny Glass Tavern show is unique; you might hear some early music, some sea shanties, chamber music, French Cabaret and  folk songs… "there really is something for everyone," Sophie Michaux, Tiny Glass Tavern's founder and artistic director, said. "It's a reminder how much is out there. I hear from people who say 'I didn't know I liked this style' or 'I forgot I love klezmer music.' Sometimes you need an ambassador to get you there." 

 

During pre-concert workshops, Tiny Glass Tavern's artists let community members experience music from within, teaching pieces by ear so the ability to read music isn't necessary. 

 

"I want it to be open to everyone who is excited by music," Michaux said. 

 

Michaux will be joined by her husband, composer Adam Jacob Simon, and frequent collaborators Paul Holmes Morton, a multi instrumentalist and composer who plays everything from 17th-century lute to guitar and banjo, and Fiona Gillespie, a trained classical and folk singer, whistle player, composer, and music educator. Michaux lives in Conway and teaches voice at Williams College.

 

You don't need any advanced knowledge of music, styles or history to enjoy the event.

 

"It's not about shining with perfection, it's about shining with humanity," Michaux said. "Singing and song defies culture."