Gavin Key is an award-winning filmmaker, musician, and founder/president of Terrapin Sky Media, a multimedia arts/entertainment production company based in Keene, NH. As director of 2 feature films, music festival founder, and more, Key’s resume is as diverse as it is impressive. A 2024 recipient of the Ewing Arts Award, he has become an important part of the local arts scene at a young age. Gavin is the entertainment manager for Birdies, an events space in Keene. For inquiries related to Terrapin Sky Media or Birdies, click the buttons below:
Gavin Key
(my company)
(my day job)
Musical Endeavors
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Gavin Key and The Get Down
Gavin launched his own solo band called The Get Down in 2025. With the Get Down, Gavin performs danceable classics, and original material (sometimes with a full horns section!)
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Isness Ensemble
Founded in 2023, Gavin originally joined Isness Ensemble on keys, before switching to lead guitar/vocals. This collaborative jam band brings groovy American roots rock to NH and beyond.
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The Tom Foolery Band
Gavin also plays bass in the legendary Tom Foolery Band. TFB has been THE wedding/event band for the Monadnock Region for over 20 years.
UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 23rd
w/Isness Ensemble
Marigold
157 Main St, Brattleboro VT
7-10pm
May 26th
w/Isness Ensemble
Sanctuary
82 Main St, Maynard MA
5:30-8pm
Playing in the lounge opening for Dead Ahead!
June 4th
Marigold Dead Night!
A new Grateful Dead project I’ve helped organize with a monthly residency at Marigold!
Marigold
157 Main St, Brattleboro VT
7-10pm
June 5th
w/ The Get Down
Keene ArtWalk Party!
Madame Sherri’s
82 Main St, Keene NH
7:30-10pm
June 6th
w/ Isness Ensemble
Taste of Keene Festival!
Time/Location TBD
June 20th
w/ The Get Down
Birdies
18 Main St, Keene NH
7-9pm
July 4th
w/ The Get Down
The Get Down will be playing at the Monadnock 250th Parade/Celebration in downtown Keene! More details to come
Downtown Keene
July 8th
w/ Isness Ensemble
NH Fishercats Pre-Show!
Delta Dental Stadium
1 Line Drive, Manchester NH
4:30-5:30pm
July 21st
w/The Get Down
Orchard Hill Pizza Night!
Orchard Hill Breadworks
121 Old Settlers Rd, Gilsum NH
5:30-7:30pm
July 22nd
w/The Get Down
NH Fishercats Pre-Show!
Delta Dental Stadium
1 Line Drive, Manchester NH
4:30-5:30pm
August 1st
w/Isness Ensemble
Midway Cafe
3496 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA
3-7pm
August 2nd
w/The Get Down
Cheshire Fair
247 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey NH
11:30am-1:30pm
August 22nd
w/Isness Ensemble
Mole Hill Theater
6 Baine Way, Alstead NH
7-10pm
August 28th
w/Isness Ensemble
Thompson’s Point
Thompson’s Point, Portland ME
5pm-sunset
FILMOGRAPHY
THIS TIME TOGETHER (2025)
Producer
Feature length documentary directed by Quinn Wilson. Selected for the Monadnock International Film Festival.
This Time Together tells the complete 25 year history of a life-changing youth arts summer program called CAKE (Creative Arts at Keene).
Not Fade Away:
A Celebration of the Grateful Dead Legacy (2024)
Director - Editor
Feature length documentary selected for the 2024 Monadnock International Film Festival. Featuring interviews with Peter Shapiro, Jeff Mattson, Sam Grisman, David Krumholtz and more.
“Almost thirty years after Jerry Garcia's death and the Grateful Dead's disbandment, the culture they created is bigger than ever. This documentary film explores some of the many people keeping it alive, and why the Grateful Dead's music, spirit, and legacy will "not fade away" anytime soon.”
The Rewind (2024)
Producer - Editor
Short film directed by Shea Hauver. Selected for the Monadnock International Film Festival. Starring Ty Jo Nash and Ari Lucius.
“When David discovers a magic VHS player that allows him to travel through time, he learns that changing the past could have unseen consequences.”
Let it Shine:
The Story of the Keene Pumpkin Festival (2022)
Director - Editor
Feature length documentary selected for the 2022 Monadnock International Film Festival.
Gavin set out to make his first full length movie with 1 camera and little skill. He found inspiration in this amazing story set in his hometown, and 2 years later, completed the film.
“From 1991 to 2014, the small city of Keene, NH was home to the world-famous Keene Pumpkin Festival. With over 9 Guinness World Records for most lit jack-o-lanterns in one place, and 50,000 to 80,000 people in attendance every year, the Pumpkin Fest made national attention every October. Every year, the Keene community would come together in attempt to break another world record, and the results were often magical. In 2014 the festival was shut down indefinitely after nearby rioting from out of control college students.”
In 2023, after the release of this film, the festival was revived by a new board of directors, and has continued since.