Perhaps it’s only appropriate — given the state of area roadways after this relentless winter — that the new Robin Lane documentary will be screened at Pothole Pictures this weekend. Certainly makes sense that it’s occurring in Shelburne Fall, as the subject of said biopic — though she was born in L.A. and lived in Boston, New York, and Pennsylvania at various points during relationships with Neil Young and Andy Summers — currently resides in the quaint Massachusetts village.
And what could be more fitting than following the film with a Q&A with subject and director? And adding some live music, of course. All of which is exactly what is on tap at Pothole this Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, when Lane precedes each night’s screening with her Songs From A Woman’s Voice project.
“You can see the transformation from beginning to end,” Lane said during a recent interview about A Woman’s Voice, through which she offers free songwriting classes to those in trauma including prisoners, addicts, the elderly, and the sexually exploited. “You can see the joy and hope that comes into their lives. They don’t have to be silent anymore.”
When Things Go Wrong: Robin Lane’s Story, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Pothole Pictures. From 7-7:30 p.m., Robin Lane & Friends will perform live both nights, and film director Tim Jackson will be on hand post-show on Saturday night only.
Tix are $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and available by calling (413) 625-2896.
In other news … as the snow finally releases its months-long stranglehold on the Valley, the first mountain men are beginning to appear on the horizon. Mountain Park men, that is, as in acts confirmed to play the popular Holyoke venue.
“We’re working on inking some more shows, but we’re not booking just to fill dates,” says Jim Neill of the Iron Horse Entertainment Group, which owns the amphitheater. “We’re focused on artists that make sense, and we are very excited about the newly announced Primus/Dinosaur Jr. twin bill [July 28]. Based on the web chatter, we’ve got a real crowd-pleaser with this one.”
As of press time, the only other confirmed Mountain Park show will feature classic rock copycats Get The Led Out, Rush-replicators Lotus Land and Who Are You on Aug. 8.
“Get The Led Out was there last summer, and it’s just such a magical setting. And that’s not just me hyping the place,” Neill notes. “When they play ‘Battle of Evermore’ — if you head up over the crest of the hill, lie down and just look at the sky, you can stop time.”
Before the Crawler can say au revoir this installment, he must first illuminate the masses about the latest Max Ce Lavie benefit. Ce Lavie is the bassist for area blues-faves Easybaby. He was injured in a motorcycle accident last year. As the medical bills continue to mount, his band, along with Hot & Heavy, Janet Ryan, and Bluedevil Bluez have agreed to join sonic forces this Saturday, April 11, at Theodores’ in Springfield to help lighten the financial load.
“I had arranged a benefit for him late last year, and through the bands and raffles, we’re able to give him almost $1,000 to help out,” scene stalwart Dave La Valley adds. “It just amazes me how musicians are so willing to help out, especially when it’s one of their own. God not only blessed them with musical talents, but hearts of gold.”
Doors open at 9 p.m. For more info, kindly point your browser to theodoresbbq.com.•
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