Give the Gift of Live Music!
I proudly serve as a board member for the Drake in Amherst and am excited for our new event, Miles for Music which was invented to connect across the famed "bridge" divide and support two beloved *nonprofit* music venues, The Drake in Amherst and The Iron Horse in Northampton. Our home in western Massachusetts is a haven for music, but that is thanks to the nonprofits that make it happen. Ticket sales do not cover all the costs of bringing the joy of music to our lives. We need your gift!
Miles for Music is more than a race or walk. It's a celebration of the artists, performances, and community spaces that bring people together and make our region such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. By literally traveling between these two nonprofit venues, participants are helping strengthen the local music ecosystem and the downtown communities it supports.
I'd be grateful for your support. Every donation helps sustain nonprofit live music, support local artists, and ensure these important community gathering spaces continue to serve the Valley for years to come.
Thank you for supporting my fundraiser and being part of a community that shows up for music and each other.
Connecting communities through music.
Miles For Music
This is a unique 8.1-mile point-to-point race along the scenic Norwottuck Rail Trail from Amherst to Northampton, taking place on September 13, 2026. Created by the local iconic venues, The Iron Horse and The Drake, the event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities and features multiple participation options, including the full 8.1-mile race and a 5 & 5 Relay (5 miles and 5K).
Live music performances along the course and a finish at Taste of Northampton make it part race, part music festival, while raising funds to support and strengthen the region’s vibrant local music community.
Connecting communities through music.
Miles for Music supports two beloved nonprofit venues: The Drake in Amherst and The Iron Horse in Northampton. While many people know these spaces as places to experience great live music, fewer may realize that both are nonprofit organizations working to keep music, artists, and community gathering spaces strong in the Pioneer Valley.
When music venues thrive, our downtowns thrive. Live music brings people into restaurants, shops, and small businesses, supports local jobs, and creates the kind of energy that makes our communities feel alive.
Miles for Music brings Amherst and Northampton together through a shared love of live music, strengthening the communities, venues, and downtowns that connect us.