Alley Music is a group of longtime musicians hailing from central Massachusetts. They came together to blend the sounds of Americana, contemporary and traditional folk, Celtic music, and more into an audio tapestry for listeners of all ages. The combined tones of fiddle, accordion, mandolin, guitar, and banjo weaved the sounds of many cultures into a sonic melting pot of delight. (Website)

The Can Collectors are a local four-piece band. Their sound is mostly classic rock. Lead singer Carolyn Salls was joined by her fellow vocalists and the sounds of percussion and bass. The Can Collectors usually take audience requests and aren’t afraid of sounding silly! (Follow on Facebook)

All ages loved Comic Mime Robert Rivest’s fun, upbeat, interactive show. He shared fun mime stories and cool illusions. Then children in the audience shook off the chill and had some fun as they got up from their seats to learn how to do the Wall Mime, Robot, Rope-pull, and funny facial expressions. (Website)

Calling Western Mass. their home, The Dave Bulley Band describe themselves as a melodical rock, folk, blues, and jam band with some political, satirical overtones thrown in for good measure. What that meant for the audience was that they had a great time listening, singing along, and moving to the upbeat performance. (Follow on Facebook)

The Glover father-and-sons trio played an acoustic mix of familiar rock, folk, and pop from the ’60s to the ’90s. This talented family plays a variety of instruments, including 6- and 12-string guitar, keyboard, mandolin, banjo, and flute. Family-friendly lyrics; no drums; and lots of harmonies from bands like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Rolling Stones, Canned Heat, Pure Prairie League, and more made this a fun performance for all ages. (Follow on Facebook)

The Inside/Out Dance Company performed with emotional depth, physical power, and crowd-pleasing fun. Based at The Dance Studio in Orange, the company’s members are dance ambassadors, performing concert-length choreography of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. (Follow on Instagram.)

Jackson Gillman, the Stand-up Chameleon, invited everyone in the family to laugh, sing, and move as he “changed” into an array of colorful characters who re-created familiar scenes of daily life. In 2020, Jackson received the National Storytelling Network’s Oracle award and was inducted into their Circle of Excellence. We were thrilled to welcome him back after his last performance at Starry Starry Night in 2014. (Website)

If you love music from the ’50s and ’60s, you wanted to hear western Mass. native Jukebox Jake as he played familiar folk, country, rock-and-roll, and classic rock tunes. Some of his favorite artists are names you know like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Dion, The Beach Boys, Bill Hailey, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Donovan, and The Grateful Dead. (Follow on Facebook)

Peter Niall, magician and lifelong Orange resident, rolled out his Starry Starry Night “Magic is for All Ages” interactive experience. The audience saw the impossible as objects vanished, colors changed, and minds were read right before their eyes. Some lucky participants were able to join him to assist (Follow on Instagram)

Todd Goodwin invited children and their families to his imaginary campfire to listen to seasonal stories, sing a few songs, and share some fun jokes. Stories came from his personal experiences and from the blessings and challenges of everyday life. Playing his harmonica to round out the old-fashioned campfire experience, this entertainer captivated children of all ages. (Website)

Tom Knight and his vibrant hand-made puppets have been entertaining children from ages 2 to 12, and their grownups, since 1998. His unique blend of musicianship and puppetry celebrated reading (“the Library Boogie”), the environment (“the Garbage Monster”), and science (“the Solar System”). With catchy educational songs, lots of laughs, and interactive audience participation, families enjoyed his show. (Website)