The Fabulous 413 is a daily afternoon radio show celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
We want to hear from you! What do you think makes western Massachusetts great? Send us a note or leave us a voicemail.
Reach us at thefab413@nepm.org or 1-800-639-9120.
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We talk about this weekend's Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival with project manager Bianca Jimenez, music legend Ms. Lisa Fischer, and hip-hop artists T'Swan and Talynt. We also learn about the fifth Shelburne Falls Porch Festival and invite NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams to join our latest Wine Thunderdome. -
We reflect on the floods that drowned so many crops one year ago, take a tour of E. Cecchi Farms, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
We learn about the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative from Executive Director Diane Pearlman, chat with local author Gretchen Felker-Martin about her new horror novel, "Cuckoo," and get nerdy with Emily Brewster. -
We hear words and tunes from local musician Hannah Mohan ahead of her and upcoming solo album release concert at The Iron Horse. And, we learn about the new collaboration between arts venue 52 Sumners and MOSSO Springfield Chamber Players. -
We talk with some creatives expanding the means of theater. We hear about an upcoming production of "Unreconciled" at the Chester Theatre, learn about an immersive audiowalk fit for two at MASS MoCA, and talk astronomy with Mr. Universe. -
We go back to our time at the Solid Sound Festival with talks with Mark Greenberg, studio manager of Wilco's recording suite, chats with Kristy Edmunds, director of MASS MoCA, and harp delights with Mikaela Davis. -
We chat with G. Michael Dobbs about his long career in mass communications which he details in his new memoir, check in with some folx of Mass Humanities about their recent operations move, and relish in the blueberry heaven that is BirdHaven Blueberry Farm. -
We chat with actual astronaut Cady Coleman about her new memoir, talk with the author behind NEPM Book Club's latest pick, "Fruit of the Dead," and explore New England with NEPM's new travel guide. -
Chat with seasoned musician Nick Lowe, hear about the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony happening in Northampton, and learn about the birth of quasars with Mr. Universe. -
We're live from Solid Sound and we talk to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Glenn Kotche, Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder, Mikaela Davis and much more.
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith bring you The Fabulous 413, a new live, daily radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
Monte and Kaliis will introduce you to the neighbors who make our western Massachusetts the incredible place it is, with a focus on arts and agriculture, cuisine and colleges, history, happenings and whatever the people of the 413 are talking about today.
We’ll explore our fascinating places from The Clark to Clarkdale Fruit Farm, Tanglewood to “The Tofu Curtain,” from Forest Park to the Five Colleges.
The Fabulous 413 is radio terroir to better connect you to the place that we call home.
Monte Belmonte was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years. He's married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
Kaliis Smith, who is also the show's digital producer, is originally from Roxbury and now lives in Springfield. A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and she's the author of “Finger and Thumb.” Her latest is “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.