music and performances
Upcoming gigs
Friday, March 22, 2024, 7:00 - 10:00 pm: The Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA, (413) 298-5545
A mix of Bobby's originals and their folk-Americana harmony favorites.
"A $10/person music charge will be applied to the bill during the performance."
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7:30 pm: "Lara Tupper (vocals) and Bobby Sweet (guitar and vocals) present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby's original Americana songs. Bobby, who toured with Arlo Guthrie for many years, is an award-winning singer-songwriter with seven albums. Lara, born in Boothbay, has performed all over the world as a resident vocalist in Hilton Hotels International. With their rich harmonies and natural stage presence, they have a special way of connecting with listeners."
Advance discounted tickets, $20, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159.
Regular tickets $25 online at the Opera House website and at the door.
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Ave
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
"Don't miss this chance to see and hear one of Boothbay's favorite voices!"
Saturday, June 15: Singing harmonies with the Bobby Sweet Band.
Dream Away Lodge, 1342 County Road, Becket, MA 01223 - (413) 623-8725
Our own mini Tanglewood. Join us on the beautiful grounds of the Devonfield Inn (85 Stockbridge Road Lee, MA
413 243-3298) for outdoor concerts in June, July, August, September and October. Free! A mix of Bobby's original Americana music and our folk-harmony favorites. Bring your own lawn chair and picnic. We can't wait to return to one of our favorite spots in the Shire. (In the case of inclement weather, please call the inn to confirm.)
Saturday, June 22, 3:00 - 4:20 pm
Saturday, July 6, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Saturday, July 27, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Saturday, August 17, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Saturday, September 7, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Saturday, September 21, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Saturday, October 12, 3:00 -4:20 pm
Friday, July 12, 2024, 5:30 pm: Town of Great Barrington Summer Music Series, 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Singing harmonies with the wonderful Aimee Van Dyne Band!
Sunday, July 21, 2024, 10:00 am- nooon: Dottie's Cafe, 444 North St, Pittsfield, MA, 413.443.1792
Singing harmonies with the Aimee Van Dyne Trio.
Friday, August 2: Singing harmonies with the Bobby Sweet Band.
Dream Away Lodge, 1342 County Road, Becket, MA 01223 - (413) 623-8725
Sunday, August 4: Singing harmonies with the Bobby Sweet Band. Music in the Park Series, Washington Town Park, South Washington State Road, Washington, MA
Friday, August 23, 5:30 pm. Singing harmonies with the Bobby Sweet Band. Town of Great Barrington Summer Music Series, 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. Bring your own lawn chair!
Saturday, August 24: Singing harmonies with the Bobby Sweet Band. Outside on the lawn of the Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket, MA 01223. Bring your own lawn chair!
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 5:00 pm, Williams Inn, 101 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA, 413.458.9371
Singing harmonies with the Aimee Van Dyne Trio.
Saturday, September 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Good Times @ Goodnow, New Marlborough Land Trust,
Goodnow Preserve, 442 Mill River Southfield Rd, New Marlborough, MA
Join us under the tent at Goodnow Preserve. "The sundown celebration will bring together the community that champions the Land Trust's mission to conserve valuable land, support local farmers, and maintain miles of healthful hiking trails." Details TBA.
ONGOING: Host Lara and Bobby in your home or via Zoom for private concerts.
Reach out HERE to inquire.
"We all were warmed by the grace and beauty of a splendid evening of stories and song; Lara and Bobby are good at both...a heartwarming evening in these unusual times. Thank you, Lara and Bobby, for the gift of you." - Mitch Mitchell, Nov. 18, 2020
WCSH-TV, News Center Maine
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Press
"Tupper has performed all over the world. Her candlelit, sultry voice evokes Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, having a base in jazz and pop and drifting to folk. Her subtle nuances, both melodic and sung, pull you into each song."
“There is a lot of subtlety in Lara Tupper’s performances. This is much more than a CD of good songs well sung. Attentive listening will be rewarded.” – Chris Brown, Owner, Bull Moose Music
"When Bobby Sweet and Lara Tupper team up, we’re talking musical heaven." - Lisa Kristoff
“Steeped in jazz and singer/songwriter tradition, Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet weave melodies into a tapestry of complications that sound so easy. It's not easy to do what they do. And they do it so well.” - Nate Eldridge, Producer and Creative Director, 207
"Together, Lara and Bobby complete the sounds of their admired singer-songwriters with a twist. Their music is at once soothing and invigorating." - Robert Mitchell
"Vocalist Lara Tupper and guitarist/vocalist Bobby Sweet present spirited interpretations of folk and pop standards mixed with Bobby's original compositions - all with rich harmonies."
Past shows
Thursday, April 27, 7:30PM — 9:30PM, The Egremont Barn, 17 Main Street, Egremont, MA, The Aimee Van Dyne Band: Terry a la Berry on drums, Andy Gordon on pedal steel guitar, Fran Tokarz on bass, Jim Caron on violin and Vicki Brewster Alibozek, Chantell McFarland, and Lara Tupper on vocals.
Some favorites:
Boothbay Harbor Opera House, Boothbay Harbor, ME
The Guthrie Center Troubador Series with the BSweet Trio, Great Barrington, MA
The Colonial Theater, Pittsfield, MA, with the BSweet Band
The Stationery Factory, Dalton, MA: The BSweet Band opens for Commander Cody and his East Coast Airmen
The Chocolate Church, Bath, ME: The Burns Sisters' Holiday Show
The Dreamaway Lodge, Becket, MA, with the BSweet Band
The Egremont Barn, Egremont, MA, with the The Aimee Van Dyne Band
Six On The Square, Oxford, NY
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA
Devonfield Inn Lawn Concert Series, Lee, MA
Gateways Inn, Lenox, MA: with Bobby Sweet; plus many jazzy evenings with Robert Kelly and Friends and Benny Kohn and Friends
Lenox Park Concert Series, Lilac Park, Lenox, MA
The Barnacle Cafe, Monhegan Island, ME: only a 90-minute ferry ride to get there!
Red Cup Coffeehouse, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Castle Street Cafe, Great Barrington, MA
Marty Lasker Lecture Series, Becket Arts Center, Becket, MA: Excerpts and songs from my novel, A Thousand and One Nights
Lion's Den, Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA
Starving Artist Cafe, Lee, MA
Chester Common Table, Chester, MA
Washington Sons and Daughters, Washington, MA: a celebration of our town history with food, songs and and community storytelling.
Becket General Store, Becket, MA
New Lebanon Concerts in the Park, Shatford Park, New Lebanon, NY
Lee Farmer's Market, Lee, MA: jazz, pop and kale with Benny Kohn
Stockbridge Coffee and Tea, Stockbridge, MA: prose and songs with the Beeline Ramblers
Ti'coustics: The Burleigh House, Ticonderoga, NY
Genesis Center, Farm to Table Celebration, Westfield, MA
Downtown Pittsfield Farmer's Market, Pittsfield, MA with Benny Kohn (keys)
Rumpy's Tavern, Lenox, MA
Down County Social Club, Sheffield, MA
Live on WRPI 91.5 FM Troy, NY: Gary's Music Show
Firefly, Lenox, MA: EP RELEASE PARTY!