GAIAH w/ UNDER FALLING SKIES and SAGE KING
GAIAH w/ UNDER FALLING SKIES and SAGE KING
Springfield, MA hard rock outfit Gaiah crafts a distinct brand of "clean ambient metal," pairing heavy, dynamic riffs with soaring vocals. The band built a fierce Northeast following behind their 2003 debut, Through this Nightmare, playing over 300 shows across New England and earning airplay on LAZER and WAAF. This momentum secured them regional FYE store distribution, in-store performances, and high-profile support slots for national acts like Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin.
After winning a WCCC fan competition, Gaiah capped their early run by opening the Ozzfest second stage in Hartford, CT. The band followed up with Perfect Disaster, further cementing their signature sound of powerful loud-quiet dynamics, unforgettable melodic hooks, and empowering lyrics about overcoming the human struggle.
Sage King
Born and raised in Enfield, Connecticut, artist and songwriter Sage King has been developing his own brand of songs and stories. In 2020 he won iHeartRadio's Battle of the Bar Bands sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and is currently promoting his newest solo record; THE ART OF GOODBYE. Since 2023, Sage has fronted the band Living Wreckage (featuring members of Shadows Fall and Anthrax), who are working on the follow up to their debut album due in 2026. Over the years Sage has shared the stage with Aaron Lewis (Staind), Hinder, Darius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish), Firehouse, Drowning Pool, Ed Kowalczyk (Live), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe), Walker Hayes, and has appeared at New England Metal & Hardcore Festival and RPM Festival. He currently resides in Nashville, TN.
Under Falling Skies
Under Falling Skies is a progressive/experimental metal band from western Massachusetts, active primarily in the early 2000s. Formed by a group of musicians with diverse influences, the band developed a distinctive sound that fused odd time signatures, memorable melodies, atmospheric textures and intricate harmonies. Known to fans and friends as “UFS,” the band carved out a unique place in the regional music scene, blending technical musicianship with emotionally driven songwriting.
UFS will return to the stage in November 2026 on the heels of reuniting last year for the first time in 15 years, along side many dear friends for a memorable night of musical camaraderie.
A night of Western Mass originals, reunions, and old-school Springfield energy.
Gaiah headlines with more than 25 years of original music rooted in Western Massachusetts. Joining them is Under Falling Skies, returning after last year’s reunion brought a packed house on this very same night. Regularly billed together during the height of the Springfield music scene, these two veteran bands share a history that makes this lineup a long-awaited chance to bring the fans, friends, and music back together.
Opening the night is Sage King (Living Wreckage / Revelations / Hivebane), whose momentum over the past several years makes him the perfect artist to kick things off.
Whether you were there the first time around or are discovering these artists now, come celebrate the music that helped shape the scene—and the artists still moving it forward.
Springfield, MA hard rock outfit Gaiah crafts a distinct brand of "clean ambient metal," pairing heavy, dynamic riffs with soaring vocals. The band built a fierce Northeast following behind their 2003 debut, Through this Nightmare, playing over 300 shows across New England and earning airplay on LAZER and WAAF. This momentum secured them regional FYE store distribution, in-store performances, and high-profile support slots for national acts like Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin.
After winning a WCCC fan competition, Gaiah capped their early run by opening the Ozzfest second stage in Hartford, CT. The band followed up with Perfect Disaster, further cementing their signature sound of powerful loud-quiet dynamics, unforgettable melodic hooks, and empowering lyrics about overcoming the human struggle.