Modern building with curved copper roof and glass facade, surrounded by outdoor deck with colorful Adirondack chairs, tables, and greenery; adjacent to neighborhood with houses.
Audience seated in a wooden arched venue watching a musical performance.
Recording studio with sound engineer and musician, featuring microphones, mixing equipment, acoustic panels, and decorative backlit art.

Studio 9 is revolutionary in style, sound & sustainability

At the heart of every FreshGrass Institute program is our Studio 9 — an intimate state of the art recording studio and performance venue located on our campus in partnership with Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains.

The unique building was designed and built from the ground up with music and sustainability in mind. It is 100% carbon neutral and is equipped with Meyer Sound’s Constellation System.

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This Week at Studio 9! Tuesday, April 29 Open Mic Night 6:30pm sign ups, 7pm start Saturday, May 3 Mary Ann Palermo and Dave Smith “In the Night” Album Release Performance 7pm Sunday, May 4 Diego Mongue Project 5pm Tickets and mo
This week at Studio 9! 🪕G Rockwell Band Friday, April 25 at 7pm An award winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and bandleader, G Rockwell has performed and competed on stages across the country. He is the only musician to have won t
This week at Studio 9! Tuesday Open Mic Night signs ups at 6:30pm starts at 7pm No Open Mic - May 6 Friday, April 18 - 5 Pound Horse Online ticket sales - SOLD OUT! Limited walk up sales for standing room only! Doors 6:30pm starts at 7:00pm @5
Railway Cafe Concert Series at Studio 9 presents: RJ Cowdery Friday, April 11, 2025 - 7:30PM Rj Cowdery is known for her soulful folk music that blends heartfelt storytelling with poignant melodies. With a career spanning over two decades, Cowdery
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Sunday, April 13 @ 4:30PM - Hiroya Tsukamoto “A Journey Through Strings and Stories” Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry,
This Week in Studio 9! 🎙 4/8 - Tuesday Open Mic Night Friday 4/11 - Railway Cafe: RJ Cowdery Saturday 4/13 - Studio 9 Presents Hiroya Tsukmoto Tickets + information at studio9porches.com
Studio 9 Presents – First Thursday Local Artist Showcase Adriel Benko, Grace Fall and Ananda Liveright Thursday, April 3 - doors at 6:30pm performance at 7pm Tickets at studio9porches.com
Upcoming Open Mic Nights! Signs ups at 6:30pm, starts at 7pm. Tuesday Nights at Studio 9: 3/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 "Every week, the stage comes alive with a symphony of diverse talents, from seasoned virtuosos to emerging performers. The cutting-edg
Upcoming Performances: Artist Spotlight Hiroya Tsukamoto & G Rockwell Hiroya Tsukamoto - Sunday, April 13th “A Journey Through Strings and Stories” Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytellin