The Expandable Brass Band

Rehearsal May 24th
2026-05-24 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MIllside Pond, Easthampton, 2 Ferry Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

Greenfield Bee Festival
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Court Square, Greenfield, Court Square, Greenfield, 01301, United States
We’ll be performing at the Greenfield Bee Festival! Buzz on over and say hi!

Rehearsal, May 10th
2026-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Treehouse Runway 5k fundraiser
2026-05-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Northampton Airport, 160 Old Ferry Rd., Northamptoon, MA, United States

Northampton Pride
2026-05-02 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Big Brothers Big Sisters 16th Annual Daffodil Run 5k/10k
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Amherst Common, Amherst, MA, 01002, United States

Rehearsal 4.19
2026-04-19 13:30 - 15:30 | MIllside Pond, Easthampton, 2 Ferry Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States

Winter Rehearsal 4.12
2026-04-12 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).
Enter via the pool entrance in the back:
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Festival of Languages & Dialects
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | WEB Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst, 154 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be playing music as the parade moves from UMass Amherst to the Amherst Common starting around 4pm.
The festival brings together different language communities and tries to create solidarity among them through a fun and memorable experience.

Winter Rehearsal 3.22
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).
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Holyoke St. Patrick Road Race
2026-03-21 11:50 - 14:00 | Maple Street Holyoke, 206 Maple Street, Holyoke, MA, United States
We will be playing for the start of the race.

AOA Plunge for Adventure
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | DAR State Forest, 78 Cape Street, Goshen, MA, 01032, United States
Plunge for Adventure fundraiser for All Out Adventures. We will be providing music inspired by the plungers.

Winter Rehearsal 3.8
2026-03-08 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Winter Rehearsal 2.22
2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Winter Rehearsal 2.8
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).

Canceled Northampton Ice Sculpture
2026-01-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Main and Pleasant, 48 Main Street, Northampton, MA, United States
It is too cold for us to play outdoors today.

CANCLED! Winter Rehearsal 1.25
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Winter Rehearsal 1.11
2026-01-11 01:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Smith College Basketball
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Ainsworth Gymnasium, 102 Lower College Lane, Northampton, MA, 01063, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be performing during the Smith Bears game against the Bridgewater Bears! Come see which bear wins, and listen to some fun tunes during the game!

First Night Northampton
2025-12-31 14:00 - 15:45 | Northampton Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA, United States
Pulaski Park and parade from 2-2:45pm
Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley Street from 3-3:45pm
Parade to 33 Hawley Street
Later that afternoon at 33 Hawley Street

First Night Rehearsal 12.21
2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Hot Chocolate Run 2025 for Safe Passage
2025-12-07 09:00 - 22:45 | Corner of Crafts Ave. and Old South, Northampton MA, Corner of Crafts Ave. and Old South, Northampton, MA, United States
The Hot Chocolate Run is a community celebration of Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence.

Winter Rehearsal 1.25
2025-11-26 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Hartsbrook Holiday Fair
2025-11-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley, MA, United States

Rehearsal November 16th
2025-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Rag Shag Parade
2025-10-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Florence, Main Street, Florence, MA, United States
Rag Shag 2025

Laurel Park Halloween Parade
2025-10-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel Park, https://www.google.com/maps/place/Laurel+Park,+Northampton,+MA+01060/@42.358094,-72.6442839,979m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e6d6e986cc380b:0xb4773c4ee435d3c7!8m2!3d42.358094!4d-72.641709!16sg1tfb306z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw Northampton MA 001060 United States, Northampton, MA, 001060, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be parading through the Laurel Park community on Sunday, October 26.

Forbes Library: Mini Pumpkin Painting at the New Outdoor Stage
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Forbes Library, 20 west street, northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Join us on the Forbes Library lawn for the library’s annual mini pumpkin painting party, complete with music on our new stage by the Expandable Brass Band! The library will provide paint, pumpkins, glitter, googley eyes and other decorations; you bring your creativity! No registration required. *We’ll be using non-washable acrylic paint because it sticks the best to the pumpkins.* For ages 3+

No Kings 2 Demonstration
2025-10-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be playing at the No Kings demonstration at Pulaski Park in Northampton on Saturday, October 18. We’ll kick off our set around 11:15 and wrap up around 11:45. Hope to see you there!

Honkfest 2025, Somerville, MA
2025-10-11 12:00 - 2025-10-12 19:00 | Honkfest Somerville, Davis Square, Somerville, MA, United States
Join us Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th for the 2025 Honk Festival. From noon to 7pm on Saturday in downtown Somerville, and parade from Somerville to Cambridge on Sunday from 11am with performances in Cambridge in the afternoon.
