Music, Videos & Press
Hear my original songs, watch me perform, and explore some of the stories local publications have shared about my music and community work.
Original Music
My original songs are the most personal part of what I do. If you’re hearing my music for the first time, start with “Get Out.”
Live Videos
There’s something different about hearing a song live. Watch a performance clip, or settle in for a full recording from Songwriters in the Round at the WCUW Frontroom in Worcester.
Music, videos & press from Central Massachusetts
A collection of stories about my work as a musician, open mic host, and community event organizer, along with original music and recordings from the stage.
The Mama Kilsmith Press
From the front cover to the FrontRoom
It's always fun to see your picture in the paper and your name in the headlines. Here’s a few examples of when I made the news for doing what I love to do!
Our Love Story
Worcester Magazine · Valentine’s feature · February 2026
Every couple has a story about how they got together. This Valentine’s Day, Worcester Magazine invited four couples to share theirs, and Zach and I got to tell ours.
Read Our Story in Worcester Magazine
Songs, Stories
& Six Strings
The Worcester Guardian · Weekend roundup · June 2025
“Hosted by Serena May Kilsmith, this monthly showcase and open mic brings together Worcester-area songwriters”
The Worcester Guardian included Songwriters in the Round in its weekend picks, highlighting the original music and stories that fill the FrontRoom at WCUW.
Read the Worcester Guardian roundup
On the Cover of
Worcester Magazine
Worcester Magazine · Mother’s Day issue · May 10–16, 2024
My kids and I made the cover of Worcester Magazine’s Mother’s Day issue alongside two other local moms. When the magazine asked what gift I’d love that people might overlook, I knew exactly what to say.
“As a musician mama, I would love new equipment! But I seldom splurge on that type of thing.”
— Serena Kilsmith, quoted in Worcester Magazine
Shout Out — Serena May, a.k.a. Mama Kilsmith
Tasteless Jack · Artist spotlight · September 14, 2023
“Serena’s voice is powerful and unapologetic, something I greatly admire”
In this Q&A, I talk about how Songwriters in the Round got started, the places I love to play, and why some of my favorite moments happen in rooms where you least expect someone to be listening.
Read the Tasteless Jack interview
BBQ + Beer + Bands
in New Braintree
Ware River News · June 23, 2022
Ware River News photographed me performing alongside Rich Giordano and Gregg Ackerman at Farmer Matt’s first BBQ + Beer + Band event in New Braintree.
Read the Ware River News coverage
On Local Television
Community Connections · Ware Local Public Access
I was featured on Community Connections, a local public access show in Ware, Massachusetts.
From the Stage
Turn up “Get Out,” an original single I released with Mama Kilsmith.
Photo by Jason Bleau / Stonebridge Press.
Photo by Rick Cinclair / Telegram & Gazette.
Photo by Rick Cinclair / Telegram & Gazette.
Photo by Rick Cinclair / Telegram & Gazette.
