Name: The Cold Stares
Start: 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T02:30:00+00:00
Location: The Stationery Factory - MainStage

Description

ALL AGES

8PM SHOW / 7PM DOORS

The Cold Stares are just fine with being one of the few modern blues-rock power trios in the world today. Based out of Evansville, Indiana, The Cold Stares continue to explore what it means to be a “modern” blues-rock trio on their upcoming album Texas—paying tribute to the state where so many of their influences like ZZ Top and the Vaughan brothers called home.

Initially formed in 2012, The Cold Stares began their career as a duo, but expanded their sonic firepower with the addition of bassist Bryce Klueh in 2022. Fuzzed-out guitars, classic rock guitar riffs, and fleet-fingered Cream-style improvisations abound, as do nods to Delta blues and an emphasis on songwriting and lyricism. The group has been praised by Classic Rock Magazine, No Depression, and American Songwriter, among other outlets; they reached #1 on Amazon Music’s Blues Rock album chart; ant they’ve had consecutive albums in Billboard Blues top ten charts.

The Cold Stares have earned prime sync license placements in commercials with Dodge and Chevy among others, had songs on hit television shows like Animal Kingdom and Sex Education, and have become a staple on many video games including Cyberpunk 2077 and UFL.

Opening the show is powerhouse vocalist / songwriter & guitarist Nate Martel.

Nate currently resides in Easthampton, MA, but he was born and raised in Northern Berkshire County. His music is soulful, unique, and infectious; ranging from roots rock to funky soul to heartfelt ballads. Nate has been playing live shows since high school, and now twenty years later, he is honored to have shared the stage with a mighty and eclectic array of main- stream, national acts, including: The Revivalists, Black Joe Lewis, Ryan Montbleau, Bernie Worrell and even Ghost Face Killer/members of Wu Tang. Regionally, he has performed at some of the finest music venues the Northeast has to offer, including The Paradise in Boston, The Brooklyn Bowl, both of The Stone Church venue's in Brattleboro, VT and New Market, NH respectively, The Adams Theater in his original hometown, The Marigold Theater in his current hometown, and countless times at The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA.

Date & Time

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Venue Details

The Stationery Factory - MainStage

63 Flansburg Avenue
Dalton, Massachusetts 01226

The Stationery Factory

The Stationery Factory, located in the heart of beautiful Berkshire County of western Massachusetts, is a converted industrial building that most recently housed the former Crane & Co. stationery division. In addition to the multiple event and performance spaces, the building also contains many other local businesses and artisans, including a restaurant.

TICKET PRICING

Most events have now moved over to "all in" pricing which means what you see is what you pay.

Example: on a $25 concert ticket, you pay $25, we absorb the processing costs and collect around $22.50

FOOD & DRINK

The Stationery Factory concert spaces both have a full bar available when appropriate.

The Stationery Cafe (located in venue) serves fresh organic popcorn, giant soft pretzels, hot & iced espresso beverages, lattes, mochas, chai and other assorted teas as well as other light snacks.

The Shire Tavern (located downstairs in the building) is another great choice for folks looking for a more complete dining option.

*The Stationery Factory uses washable glasses, mugs, plates and cutlery when possible and items like biodegradable cups, straws etc. in an effort cut down on single use plastics.

PARKING

There is approximately 100 parking spaces around the building. Street parking is permitted but please stay away from intersections to allow emergency vehicles enough room to pass. The Dalton CRA (located across the street) has graciously offered some space in their lot for overflow parking as well.

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