The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow

Four songwriters. One powerhouse band. A foot-stomping, harmony-filled celebration of Americana, folk, roots, and rock 'n' roll!

What happens when four accomplished singer-songwriters join forces, trade songs, swap instruments, and let loose onstage? You get The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, a Massachusetts-based band that's spent more than a decade turning concerts into joyful, high-energy celebrations of American roots music.

Featuring Tory Hanna, Chris Merenda, Greg Daniel Smith, and David Tanklefsky, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings together four distinct musical personalities, each with a gift for songwriting and a love of collaboration. Their sound moves between gritty rock 'n' roll, heartfelt folk ballads, driving Americana, and rootsy singalongs, tied together by rich vocal harmonies, infectious energy, and musical chemistry that makes every show feel like a gathering of old friends.

The band began in 2014 as a four-night musical road trip inspired by the Whiskey Treaty Festival in western Massachusetts. A documentary about the project attracted attention at regional film festivals, and the musicians kept playing together, building a devoted following and a reputation for exhilarating live performances.

They've appeared at festivals including FreshGrass, Green River Festival, The Rock Boat, Levitate Flannel Jam, and the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival. They've also received three New England Music Award nominations for Best Roots Act, winning in 2022.

Their debut studio album, Band Together, featured Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes, Pat Sansone of Wilco, and folk legend Arlo Guthrie, with production by Johnny Irion. The album drew praise from Rolling Stone, No Depression, and American Songwriter. Subsequent releases, including Recovered and Late Night Laid Back…and Live, showcase the band's versatility and commitment to making music together.

During the pandemic, the band's Recovered project raised more than $20,000 for out-of-work service workers and earned them a community service award. They've also created their own annual Berkshire music festival, Mountain Day, bringing hundreds of music lovers together each summer.

But the real magic of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow happens live. Songs are passed around, instruments change hands, harmonies soar, and the energy builds until it's nearly impossible to sit still.

Come ready for great songs, terrific musicianship, and a whole lot of fun. The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow knows how to turn a roomful of strangers into a roomful of friends, and we can't wait to welcome them to Caffè Lena!

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