new england's live music guide
AMHERST
THE DRAKE
ABOUT
The Drake is a 240-capacity music hall operated by the Downtown Amherst Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 44 N Pleasant St in downtown Amherst. The venue is dedicated to bringing arts and culture to the Amherst community and is open Tuesday through Sunday evenings.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a mix of touring and local acts Thursday through Sunday nights in an intimate, all-ages setting. The nonprofit mission keeps the focus on accessible live music programming for the Five College area.
HISTORY
The Drake was established by the Downtown Amherst Foundation to fill a gap in the region's live music infrastructure. It is booked through DSP Shows, a regional promoter active across New England.
UPCOMING SHOWS
No shows listed.
Friday - 8/21
- 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM — Misty Blues blues night
Saturday - 8/22
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Orange Dog Club indie vibes
Wednesday - 8/26
- 7:30 PM, 10:30 PM — Houston Person - Northampton Jazz Workshop jazz it up
Friday - 8/28
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Cloud Nothings - w/ Knifeplay get loud
Saturday - 8/29
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Big Yellow Taxi / Thrasher Wheat tribute night
Wednesday - 9/2
- 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM — Amherst College Jazz Faculty Concert jazz faculty
Friday - 9/4
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Old Mervs surf vibes
Saturday - 9/5
- 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM — Big D & The Kids Table punk ska