Straw Dog Writers Guild presents a benefit concert by pioneering singer-songwriter Linda Shear on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 4:00–6:00 PM at Northampton Center for the Arts (33 Hawley St). The performance features:
- Original songs celebrating love, justice, and authenticity
- Special guest Alice Robbins (Arcadia Players) on baroque cello
- A tribute to Shear’s legacy as a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ music
Details:
- Tickets: $10–$30 (sliding scale)
- Limited seating: GiveButter.com/LindaShearSDWG
Watch a preview: Morning Prayer on YouTube
Questions? Visit StrawDogWriters.org
Shear made history at the first out-lesbian concert (Chicago, 1970s) and performed at Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival.














