Northampton, MA - The Iron Horse Music Hall, an iconic symbol of Northampton's vibrant music and arts scene, is poised to reclaim its place at the heart of the community under the stewardship of The Parlor Room Collective. With a legacy dating back to 1979, the Iron Horse will once again pulse with live music and delicious food starting May 15, 2024.

Northampton based producer Dave Chalfant and Easthampton based music manager Patty Romanoff have enlisted many of the area’s Iron Horse alumni and luminaries to record “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian as a gift to the fans, a tool to help raise capital funds, and to thank the people who have supported live music at The Iron Horse over the past 45 years.

Listen to the track or purchase it here on Bandcamp.

Featured artists include:

Katryna Nields

Vance Gilbert

Dar Williams

Ben Demerath (vocals,guitar)

Kris Delmhorst

Winterpills: Philip Price, Flora Reed

Nerissa Nields

Erin McKeown

Stephen Kellogg

Heather Maloney

Kalliope Jones: Isabella DeHerdt, Lou Batteau, Wes Chalfant

Peter Mulvey

Dennis Crommett

Tracy Grammer

Anand Nayak (vocals, guitar)

Seth Glier (vocals, piano, Wurlitzer)

The Boxcar Lilies: Stephanie Marshall, Jenny Goodspeed

Jim Henry (vocals, Dobro, mandolin)

Dave Hower (drums)

Dave Chalfant (guitar, bass, engineering, mix, master, production)

The Parlor Room Collective (PRCO) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the health and vitality of our community through the power of music. PRCO hosts over 200 shows per year at The Parlor Room and hosts dozens of workshops through the educational wing, The Musicians Workshop.  The Iron Horse Music Hall will reopen under the PRCO umbrella with a shared mission of community engagement through music.   "The Iron Horse has been a symbolic and literal heartbeat of music in western Massachusetts," said Chris Freeman, Executive Director of The Parlor Room Collective. "We're honored to continue its tradition of providing exceptional live music experiences while fostering inclusivity and community."

The Iron Horse announced its first shows on February 15th, kicking off the season with Rachael and Vilray w/ Taylor Ashton on May 15th. The Iron Horse currently has 65+ shows confirmed, promising an eclectic mix of performances that will captivate audiences and celebrate the diversity of talent in the region.

"We're dedicated to creating an inclusive space that celebrates art, artists, and community," added Freeman.