# Event Details - **Event Name**: Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse Sunday, November 30th Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm Tickets Starting At: $30 includes all fees Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, has been delighting audiences for over 55 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the blues.” On record and on stage, Roomful of Blues—led by master guitarist Chris Vachon for the past 25 years—continues to deliver its bone-shaking mix of original songs and carefully chosen covers ranging from jump, swing and proto rock ‘n’ roll to funky, contemporary blues. Their impeccable musicianship and larger-than-life vocals have earned Roomful of Blues five GRAMMY Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics’ Poll has selected them as Best Blues Band. And now, even after 18 previous releases and thousands of live shows, Roomful of Blues continues to evolve. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. Roomful of Blues guitarist and bandleader Chris Vachon first joined in 1990 and has been leading the band since 1998. Guitar Player says Vachon’s guitar playing “burns with explosive solos and a delightfully greasy sense of rhythm.” The band has maintained its signature sound through great musicianship and a stellar horn section— featuring tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, who first joined the band in 1970. Lataille’s masterful playing can evoke either the fat-toned, honking sax of the glory days of early rock or the cool elegance of big band swing jazz. Along with Vachon and Lataille, Roomful of Blues now includes new lead vocalist D.D. Bastos, new keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas, trumpeter Christopher Pratt, bassist John Turner and drummer Mike Coffey. The band has never sounded fresher or stronger, with Bastos bringing her sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to Roomful of Blues’ jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. The long and winding road which leads to the Roomful of Blues of today can be followed all the way back to 1967 when a group of southern Rhode Island teenagers with a shared passion for the blues formed a straight-ahead Chicago-style electric blues band to explore the music of their heroes. They added a horn section (including Rich Lataille) in 1970 and released their self-titled debut album in 1977 on Island Records (reissued on Hyena Records), which brought them to the attention of fans and critics from coast to coast. Recording for Rounder Records’ Bullseye Blues and Varrick labels between 1980 and 2001, the band cut nine albums that won them international fame and major rock radio airplay. They’ve gigged with stars ranging from bluesmen B.B. King, Otis Rush and Stevie Ray Vaughan to rockers Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana. The band has performed in cities from coast to coast, and traveled abroad to 22 countries including Lebanon, Poland, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and Russia. Since Roomful joined the Alligator Records family in 2003, their popularity has continued to increase. Their first Alligator CD was the Grammy-nominated That’s Right! in 2003, followed by Standing Room Only in 2005, Raisin’ A Ruckus in 2008, Hook, Line & Sinker in 2010, 45 Live in 2013 and In A Roomful Of Blues in 2020. All five albums received massive amounts of critical and popular praise and kept old and new fans lining up to see them perform. The New Yorker says the band brings “thunderous performances that get feet stomping and hands clapping.” “We always keep things fresh and we keep the excitement level high,” says Vachon. “Playing this music is an immense amount of fun for us. And it’s just as much fun for our audience.” - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/roomful-of-blues-at-the-iron-horse/200028741819513 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 105 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Northampton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060 - **lat**: 42.31897 - **long**: -72.63167 - **full address**: 18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c842455d28d942d21a935ff874450c383f0bc6afee418f7fea7e2463e0666df3-rimg-w1200-h656-dc1a1512-gmir?v=1764526226 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse being held? - **A:** Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse takes place on Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060. - **Q**: Who is organizing Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse? - **A:** Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse is organized by The Iron Horse. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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