Fred Eaglesmith & The Velvet Frogs at The Iron Horse

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060 | Northampton, MA

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Fred Eaglesmith & The Velvet Frogs
at The Iron Horse
Friday, October 17th

Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm

Tickets Starting At: $59.40
includes all fees

Fred Eaglesmith, the Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon, has spent over five decades carving out a singular path in the music world. Known for his raw, storytelling lyrics, gravelly voice, and unapologetic independence, Eaglesmith has become a cult hero to fans of Americana, folk, and country music. Born in rural Ontario in 1957, he ran away from home at 15, hopping freight trains and living a nomadic life that would later fuel the vivid, working-class narratives in his songs.
With a career spanning more than 25 albums, Eaglesmith has earned a reputation as a prolific and uncompromising artist. His songs, often laced with wit, heartbreak, and a touch of rebellion, have been covered by legends like Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and countless more. Tracks like “Time to Get a Gun” and “Freight Train” have become anthems for the disenfranchised, while his live performances- equal parts rock show and revival meeting- have cemented his status as a must-see act.
Eaglesmith, along with his multi-instrumental wife, Tif Ginn, have teamed up with a new band, The Velvet Frogs, injecting fresh energy into their timeless sound. The Velvet Frogs bring a dynamic, genre-blurring edge to Eaglesmith’s music, blending his signature rootsy grit with psychedelic undertones and a dash of rock ’n’ roll swagger. Together, they're reimagining his classic tunes and introducing new material that proves Eaglesmith is as vital and inventive as ever.
No longer a road warrior, Eaglesmith is now only playing select and curated dates, as a duo with Tif Ginn, as well as with The Velvet Frogs.
He continues to push boundaries, defy expectations, and remind us why he’s one of the most enduring and enigmatic figures in modern music. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a newcomer to his world, one things for sure: Fred Eaglesmith is still writing his story, one unforgettable song at a time.
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18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

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