'LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON' to Bring American Folk Rock to BTG

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) presents Live From Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock on Saturday, September 30 at 8pm.

Live From Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock is a journey through a special time in American music, paying homage to the musical legacy of Laurel Canyon. A gathering of friends, and the interpretation of classic songs with narrated stories from this special neighborhood, its intersection with Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, and most important era in music; an era that defined a generation and whose relevance transcended and influenced the generations to come. This concert will include music from The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Carole King, James Taylor, The Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, Jim Morrison, Neil Young and more!

Tickets to Live From Laurel Canyon are $25, VIP Tickets are $40 (Prime Seating in Orchestra). Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444, or online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. Ticket Offices are open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain.

The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group's mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 13,000 Berkshire County schoolchildren annually. BTG's celebrated stages reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community.