By Anastasia Stanmeyer July 2026 Read Berkshire Magazine's July 2026 Issue. The Last Honest Songwriter A conversation with Jason Isbell is one of self-reflection. Honesty and vulnerability are key to what makes him one of the best contemporary songwriters in Americana music. Despite all of his success, Isbell continues to “do the work” in his songwriting, digging deeper into themes that address addiction recovery, the human condition, and his Alabama roots. The six-time Gramm

May/June 2026 Read Berkshire Magazine's May/June 2026 Issue. For David Auburn, the Berkshires is more than a summer destination—it is part of a long creative relationship that has deepened over decades. Best known as the Pulitzer Prize– and Tony® Award–winning playwright of Proof, Auburn has become a vital artistic force at Berkshire Theatre Group, where he serves as Associate Artistic Director and has directed a wide range of productions over the years. This season, his pres

The BSO's CEO speaks on Tanglewood, Boston, and the Berkshires