Jack Waldheim calls the Monday Music Project a “no net” performance, and he means it. Original songs, covers pulled from anywhere in the canon, and material that may end up on the next Crazy Jane Records release — on any given Monday night in the North Room at The Stationery Factory, there is no predicting where the set goes. October 5 is the next entry in a residency that runs every Monday through December 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m.
About the Show
Waldheim is a Hinsdale, Massachusetts songwriter with an English degree from Westfield State University and three studio albums on Crazy Jane Records. The core band is him and drummer Chris Mattoon. His third album, After the Revolution (released July 2012), is a 30-track double-disc set that sprawls across rock, country, blues, folk, pop, and spoken word. Literary influences including Charles Bukowski’s poetry, Don DeLillo’s White Noise, and Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man shape the songwriting; his live cover list goes in a different direction entirely. Waldheim has described it as running from “an old weird folk tune to Nine Inch Nails to Miley Cyrus,” which sounds like a joke until you realize he plays all of it straight.
The Monday Music Project is billed as “a seasoned band seeking new fertile ground to mine.” These Monday nights are the mining operation: a running creative exploration where shows can veer into previews of future recordings. Earlier this summer, a Monday set included a preview of a music video for “Roll in the Hay” and a free pizza party for everyone in the room. That combination of improvisation and generosity is what the residency runs on.
Venue & Logistics
The Stationery Factory is a converted industrial building in Dalton, the former Crane & Co. stationery division, now a community hub with more than 20 local businesses and artisans including a brewery, restaurant, and distillery. The North Room is an 8,000-square-foot flexible space with a 32-by-20-foot stage and, per the venue, world-class sound and lighting. Located in Berkshire County, it’s within driving distance of the Capital Region. The building itself is worth arriving a few minutes early to explore; artisan studios and small businesses fill the rest of the complex. The Stationery Cafe runs a full bar with light snacks and warm beverages included. About 100 parking spaces are on site.
Tickets
Admission is free — no tickets required. Tips are welcome. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. Event details