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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, MAY 14th
- Live Music Thursdays at T-Bones:
– Brendan Gill (Concord) / 5pm
– Clint Lapointe (Hudson) / 5pm
– Jordan Holmes (Salem) / 5pm
– Justin Bethune (Derry) / 5pm
– Tyler Levs (Bedford) / 5pm
- John Chouinard / Copper Door (Bedford) / 5pm
- Lou Antonucci / Copper Door (Salem) / 5pm
- Dave Clark / Union Public House (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- Doug Mitchell / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Johnny Angel / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm
- Tim Kierstead / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Dillon Welch / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- Redemption Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Open Mic / Bound Together Used Books (Nashua) / 6pm
- Stephen Decuire / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Justin Howl / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Ralph Allen / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
FRIDAY, MAY 15th
- Ethan Cunningham / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Jamie Hughes / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Dave Zangri / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Dalton Sayball / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Wooden Soul / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- Swipe Right Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dave Clark / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Cross Border Bards / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Litchfield) / 6pm
- Willy Chase / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Jack Ancora / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Phil Jacques / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Downtown Dave and the Deep Pockets / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Jimbo Labelle / Union Public House (Nashua) / 7:30pm
- Dave Rousseau / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Emily’s Garage Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Mixtape Misfits / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
- Sippin Whiskey / Fody’s Tavern (Nashua) / 10pm
SATURDAY, MAY 16th
- A Beatles Breakfast with The Monkey Fingers / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 11am
- Joe Duford / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Bob Pratte / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Pete Massa / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Eddie Sands / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Justin Bethune / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Dave Zangri / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Litchfield) / 6pm
- T.M.F.I. / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Joanie Cicatelli / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Mark Dionne / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Andrew Geano / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Sean Coleman / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- Mollicious Intent / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) 6:30pm
- Matt Jackson / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Caleb Wilder / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
- Rich Wallace / Union Public House (Nashua) / 7:30pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Boom Lava Reggae Band / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Glad Valley / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
- No More Blue Tomorrows / The Peddler’s Daughter (Nashua) / 9pm
- Tumbletoads / Fody’s Tavern (Nashua) / 10pm
SUNDAY, MAY 17th
- Yvonne Aubert / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am-2pm
- Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am-2pm
- Redemption Band / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 12-3pm
- 21st & 1st / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4-7pm
- Chris Torrey / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
- Doug Mitchell / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 5pm
Always be sure to check a venue’s website or social media for last minute changes or to see if there are ticket or admission requirements. Thank you to Notso Costley Productions and all our live music venues for your support of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC. The Weekly Entertainment Report is brought to you by the Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals – www.tedherbert.comor (603)669-7469
FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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THURSDAY, MAY 14th
PYT – ROMEO & JULIET / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
Performed by Palace Youth Theatre (student actors in grades 2-12). William Shakespeare’s famous romantic tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from feuding families. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
MAMMA MANIA – ABBA TRIBUTE / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
An unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic music of ABBA! From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” relive the hits you know and love with Mamma Mania. Featuring a powerhouse cast of talented musicians. Whether you’ve been an ABBA fan for years or are discovering their music for the first time, expect a high-energy night full of nostalgia, excitement, and dancing. www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
WHITE LION / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, songwriter and front man stepped out on his own in 1995 and began his 29-year long solo career. With twelve consistent solo albums to his name, you can easily say that he has stood his ground. Tramp has never steered off his path and is charging forward with confidence, and no desire to look back. Tramp says, “It really just meant that I knew who I wanted to be and sound like when I recorded my first solo album twenty-five years ago. Yet, one thing led to another, and as they say, you shouldn’t let sleeping lions sleep for too long.” Therefore, after much request to bring the White Lion songs back to the live circuit, Mike Tramp re-recorded 12 of White Lion’s greatest hits, and also gave it a natural facelift. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100 – Limited Tickets Available
FRIDAY, MAY 15th
THE LEGENDS LIVE ON / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / May 15 & 16 – DIRECT/x
The Legends Live On is a dazzling, heartfelt tribute to four of country music’s greatest trailblazers — Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, and Tammy Wynette. This joy-filled concert celebrates the songs, stories, and larger-than-life spirit of the women who shaped an entire genre. From Dolly’s signature sparkle and Patsy’s velvet vocals to Reba’s fiery storytelling and Tammy’s timeless heart, each moment honors the music that has become the soundtrack of generations. Packed with powerhouse vocals, unforgettable hits, and the kind of warmth only country queens can inspire, The Legends Live On invites audiences to laugh, reminisce, and sing along to the anthems that continue to inspire the world. It’s a tribute to friendship, resilience, and the songs that have stood the test of time — proof that legends, indeed, live on. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
AN EVENING WITH JOE PUG / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Join us for an intimate evening of songs and stories with one of today’s greatest songwriters, Joe Pug! “Pug’s lyrics go straight for the gut in layered, complex songs that he delivers with absolute conviction. Playing guitar and harmonica, Pug’s voice is distinctive, bringing to mind early Tom Waits, Prine, and even Dylan at times.” — Louisville Life. He has toured with Steve Earle, Levon Helm, The Killers, Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, and many others. He has appeared at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and The Newport Folk Festival. His music has appeared on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion” and “Mountain Stage”. His music has been released by Lightning Rod Records, which features an alumni roster of Jason Isbell, Billy Joe Shaver, and James McMurtry. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
GARY HOEY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Rock & blues guitar legend Gary Hoey Releases his first album in 6 years. “Avalanche” on Wazoo Music Group (Hoey’s own label) “Avalanche” features special guest Lita Ford on vocals on “You Know I Would” and Gary’s son, Ian Hoey, is featured on “Dear Mama” a tribute to Gary’s mother and “Summer’s Here”. Gary says, “Avalanche is a return to my rock roots. It feels great to turn up the volume and have some fun. This album was a therapeutic album for me. I named the album Avalanche because sometimes life feels like one thing after another. These days you can also find Gary on tour with Lou Gramm (voice of Foreigner) in the Lou Gramm All Stars as his guitar player. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
ALL YOUR FRIENDS – THE INDIE PARTY / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:00pm– DIRECT/x
All Your Friends is your basement-floor flashback to the bloghouse, post-punk revival, and early Tumblr era — when the jeans were tight, the eyeliner was smudged, and every night felt like a house show turned afterparty. Expect to move to LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, and that remix you forgot you loved. 18+ Event. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800) 657-8774 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 16th
NORTHERN CROSS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
A Tribute to Crosby Stills Nash and Young with Northern Cross. Northern Cross will help you relive (or experience for the first time) the gripping emotions of a CSNY live performance, with all the tones and grooves, melodies and moments you would expect from the real thing. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588 – Limited Tickets Available
GREG HAWKES of THE CARS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Cars, Greg Hawkes forged the sound of rock’s New Wave. Pioneering and pushing the limits of technology and sequencing in the late ’70s and through the ’80s, Greg cemented the synthesizer’s place in rock and pop music, and his contribution has influenced countless artists since. Along with achieving Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status and massive commercial success with The Cars, Greg has been a sought-after session and touring musician, and has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, and The Turtles. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100 – Limited Tickets Available
SUNDAY, MAY 17th
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS / Capitol Center (Concord) / 1:00pm & 3:00pm – DIRECT/x
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, published by Hyperion Books for Children, the show features a script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton, lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz. This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
NH GAY MEN’S CHORUS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 3:00pm – DIRECT/x
Enjoy the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus’ Spring/Summer 2026 Concert Series, Love, Pride, & Hope! Smile along to recognizable favorites and uplifting songs. The NHGMC, now in its 28th year, is dedicated to sharing the joy of live music and presenting a positive face of the LGBTQ+ community in New Hampshire. For more information on the Chorus and its mission, check out https://www.nhgmc.com/ – Tickets at www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
LET’S DANCE 2026 / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / 6pm- DIRECT/x
Enjoy an evening of high-energy dance performances perfect for all ages! Something for everyone!! This show includes a combination of Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, and Hip-Hop. Music ranges from the hit Broadway shows Chicago, Aladdin, and The Wiz, with movie favorites Harry Potter and The Little Mermaid. Enjoy the classics from Coldplay, Lady Gaga, and Pat Benatar!! The Belinda Bridgeman Academy of Dance is located in Merrimack, NH. This will be their 41st year in business with two annual performances, including “The Nutcracker Act II” and their Spring Show! www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
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