Readsboro Arts presents The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow in concert, with a special screening of the award-winning short documentary about the group, as part of the Readsboro Arts Summer Concert Series in the historic EJ Bullock Building, 7012 Main St., on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.
The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings together five Massachusetts singer-songwriters sharing the stage and performing one another's songs together, combining traditional folk and blues with contemporary folk-rock. The Roadshow is Greg Smith from Charlemont, Tory Hanna from Buckland, Billy Keane from Pittsfield, Abe Loomis from Conway, and David Tanklefsky from Cambridge.
They sing songs about the beauty of western Massachusetts, the joys of small town life and, of course, about whiskey. Some of the musicians play rock music while others lean more toward the sounds of Americana and roots music.
“The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow” is a 23-minute documentary following the band on their first tour across Massachusetts last summer. The short film, directed by Tim Bradley, captures the band performing during its four-day Roadshow tour and also features interviews and performances at various local spots.
Viewers can expect to see a lot of Franklin County. The film speaks to the beauty of the landscape in western Massachusetts and the talent that exists in this area.
The film, which has already garnered awards and acceptance into 10 film festivals, will be screened at 8 p.m., followed by a live performance by the band.