Music Events
Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind
Sunday, March 9, 2025 • 7:00pm
Jason Ricci is one of the best and most imitated blues harmonica players of the 21st century.
Jason picked up the instrument as a teenager when he started playing in a punk rock band. His journey started in earnest when he watched and later was mentored by legendary harmonica player Pat Ramsey in Memphis. As Ricci gigged and grew as a player he found work and support from the southern blues community. He lived and played with Junior and David Kimbrough in Mississippi and then worked as a sideman with Big Al and The Heavyweights for more than a year. In the late 90s, he formed Jason Ricci and New Blood, a band that toured around the world for more than a decade and released critically praised albums like Done With The Devil and Rocket Number 9. Ricci’s latest chapter is the New Orleans band Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind, a band influenced by the sounds of New Orleans and artists like The Meters and Doctor John. What defines Jason Ricci as an artist is the fearlessness with which he approaches his instrument and music and transmutes the hardships we all face into unforgettable music.
Join us on Friday, March 9, 2025 at 7pm for a musical performance of Harmonica Blues by Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind.
Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind performed here in March 2024 and the show sold out! We are excited to have the band back in 2025
Mind Left Body
Sunday, July 13, 2025 • 1:00pm
Mind Left Body of Easthampton, Massachusetts will be performing the music of the Grateful Dead on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm after the Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run - everyone is welcome at this Grateful Dead tribute in the Catskill Mountains. Folks registered for the Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run get a entry to the gig via their race registration.
This will be an outdoor show unless raining and then we will move inside so bring yer blanket & chair
Mind Left Body is a ensemble specializing in performing thoughtful interpretations of classic Grateful Dead music. Hailing from the Pioneer Valley, performances showcase vocal harmonies and expansive musical explorations while also staying deliberate and focused on the beautiful songwriting talent that propelled the Grateful Dead to the ranks of one of America’s best rock and roll bands.
We only have 100 tickets for those not running/walking the Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run.
Open Mic Night - Hosted by New Orleans Musician John Paul Carmody
Every Thursday • 7:00pm
Calling all abilities... vocalists, solo musicians, bands, comedians, poets and jugglers. We have in-house sound, drum kit and upright piano - bring your own amps.
Very informal so just show up and we will get you on the list... some nights packed and some nights intimate – it's the Catskills.
Calling all Performers
The Ark Bowl & BBQ is always seeking local solo and bands, traveling solo acts and bands as well as other entertainment performers and acts such as comedians, spoken word and theatre.
Please email us at TheArkBowl@aol.com any available performance video clips, availability and fee.