Augusts 13th: Reggae Wednesday Pool Club with live music by Root Fiyah
Pool open 3-8pm, all ages family-friendly gathering.
Food including tacos and other options from Trailhead Berkshires (4-7pm), cocktails and non alcoholic beverages until 9pm
Root Fiyah performs 5-7pm
$10 cover charge
No cover for kids under 12
No cover for members of the Pool & Fire Club
“Music is the heartbeat of iration—it carries the message of love, truth, and upliftment. When I’nI play, it’s not just for entertainment, it’s for elevation. Root Fiyah a come to chant down Babylon with word, sound and power.”
— Abdul Baki, lead vocalist and bandleader of Root Fiyah
Race Brook Lodge is proud to present Root Fiyah featuring Abdul Baki, delivering an unforgettable set of original Jamaican Rock Steady style Reggae. Audiences can expect a full-hearted experience rooted in rhythm, history, and spirit.
Abdul Baki, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator, opens the show with a simple invitation: “Let’s have a heart to heart.” And he means it. Baki’s music doesn’t just entertain—it connects. Every note is anchored in what he calls the “heartbeat,” a concept central to his Rastafarian belief that rhythm is the mother of music.
Baki’s reggae lineage includes founding the legendary I-Tones, and performing for years as a core member of Zion Initiation. With Zion, he toured and played keys alongside reggae icons like Culture, The Itals, and Max Romeo. A formative moment came during a reasoning with Bob Marley at Tuff Gong Studio, where Bob shared how he preserved the Nyabinghi spirit in his recordings—even when drums were absent.
Now, backed by some of New England’s top reggae musicians, Baki leads a powerhouse roots reggae band.
Race Brook Lodge is a rustic and unique getaway destination, perfect for weekend getaways, workshops, weddings, hiking, biking and more, in the natural beauty of the southern Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Race Brook hosts musical performances and other cultural events in the Down County Social Club speakeasy, Barnspace and the Pine Grove Porch. Click here to see a schedule of upcoming events.
Trailhead Berkshires is a seasonal, casual pop-up dining spot at the base of the Taconic Range in Sheffield, MA. The menu blends comfort food, trail snacks, and elevated fine-casual options, all served in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Guests can order online or at the counter, then eat anywhere on the property—inside our historic tavern, outside by the fire pits, or on the lawn with a game of cornhole. The vibe is informal, family- and dog-friendly. No reservations needed. We also offer trail snacks, supplies, and parking for visitors headed to Race Brook Falls and the Appalachian Trail. Keep an eye on the Race Brook Lodge calendar of events, including weekly “Reggae Wednesday Pool Club” and Sunday Jazz Brunch. Guests can also join the Pool & Fire Club for full access to the pool, sauna and other amenities on the property throughout the summer and fall.
Every Wednesday! Community fun and casual food for all ages.