Musikfest Performer in Recovery – Lilly Hiatt
The last few years have been a little hazy for Lilly Hiatt, who finds herself searching for answers on her striking new album, Forever. Recorded at home with her husband, Coley Hinson who produced and played most of the instruments, Forever grapples with growth and change, escape and anxiety, self-loathing and self-love. The songs are […]
Musikfest Performer in Recovery – Andy Thomas
Andy Thomas has worked his way up the ranks as an electrifying guitarist across the United States and abroad, whether it’s fronting his own wild-n-out project The Trongone Band or being the six-string rocket fuel for the melodic muscle car that is acclaimed Americana act Yarn. Produced by fellow Virginia native and longtime friend Dave […]
Musikfest Performer in Recovery – Nicole Atkins
Nicole Atkins (identifies as a person in recovery) is a singer-songwriter who Bruce Springsteen once said possesses “a truly singular voice.” Think Roy Orbison’s “Cryin’ if he were a woman. The orchestral sweep of the wall of sound, the bleak vision of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen; the darkly mysterious girl group-on-acid musings of Julee […]
SoberPlatz Overview
SoberPlatz, presented by Northampton County Council and in partnership with Sync Recovery Community and ArtsQuest, returns for its second year at Musikfest 2026. This free, inclusive, alcohol-free space is located on the SouthSide of Musikfest at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks, next to AmericaPlatz and the FlyWheel. The 43rd Musikfest is scheduled for July 31 – […]