Pick of the Week: Jesse Sterling Harrison

By Lauren StairiBerkshires Columnist
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Jackhammer Soul

Jesse Sterling Harrison is a musical innovator and his latest album, "Jackhammer Soul," a combination of rock, Southern soul, jazz, and folk, is proof.
 
Harrison's creativity and passion for music shines through on every track of this amazing album. As both a guitar player and a song writer, Harrison's music is very personal and, after you finish listening to "Jackhammer Soul," there is no denying the connection you feel between the artist and his music.
 
The song lyrics are often comprised of witty one-liners and ironic play on words that range from topics such as politics and war to everyday life and love. Harrison's lyrics are complemented by the melodic melodies and mellow rhythm of his music and the rough sound of his voice is musical harmony at its best.
 
The composition of Harrison's music suggests a deeper understanding of the musical world than most contemporary artists. Harrison, who lives in the Northampton area, took major risks to create this album combining some of the best elements of musical genres.

Harrison understands that being an artist is more than just playing music; it's about taking chances to create something new and exciting.

Lauren Stair is a writer for MuzikReviews.com, which provides iBerkshires with weekly reviews.

Genre: Folk, Rock,

American
Label: Independent
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Tracks
01. Batten Down the Hatches
06. Telephone
02. Keep It Red
07. On A War
03. Dawn Song
08. Williamsburg Flood
04. Missouri Breakdown
09. Play Not to Lose
05. Sweet Spot
10.
Over This Thing
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Lanesborough Fifth-Graders Win Snowplow Name Contest

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — One of the snowplows for Highway District 1 has a new name: "The Blizzard Boss."
 
The name comes from teacher Gina Wagner's fifth-grade class at Lanesborough Elementary School. 
 
The state Department of Transportation announced the winners of the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest on Monday. 
 
The department received entries from public elementary and middle school classrooms across the commonwealth to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season. 
 
The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during winter operations. 
 
"Thank you to all of the students who participated. Your creativity allows us to highlight to all, the importance of the work performed by our workforce," said  interim MassDOT Secretary Phil Eng.  
 
"Our workforce takes pride as they clear snow and ice, keeping our roads safe during adverse weather events for all that need to travel. ?To our contest winners and participants, know that you have added some fun to the serious take of operating plows. ?I'm proud of the skill and dedication from our crews and thank the public of the shared responsibility to slow down, give plows space and put safety first every time there is a winter weather event."
 
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