This week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Email your entertainment events to rob@majestictheatre.net for consideration. Be sure to add your events to the InkLink community calendar for possible inclusion in the live radio report on WMNH 95.3 (The Morning Show with Peter White – “World of Entertainment” LIVE every Thursday at 8 a.m.)
Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, APRIL 20th
- Ken Budka / The Foundry (Manchester) / 5pm
- Lou Antonucci / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Dave Clark / Elm House of Pizza (Manchester) / 6pm
- George Barber / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Davis Corson / Stones Social (Nashua) / 6pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
- 21st & 1st / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Steve Prisby / City Hall Pub (Manchester) / 7pm
- Predator Dub Assassins / Luk’s Bar and Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 21st
- Jonny Friday / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 3:30pm
- Justin Jordan / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Sean Coleman / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Joe McDonald / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- The Deviant Music / Clemento’s Pizzeria & Brew (Manchester) / 6pm
- The Bat Magoon Band / Riley’s Place (Milford) / 8pm
- Chuck n John Duo / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
- Emily’s Garage Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
- Eric Grant Band / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Evanoff / Shaskeen Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
- 2120 S. Michigan Avenue / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd
- Brian Booth / Downtown Farmer’s Market (Concord) / 9am-12pm
- Max Sullivan / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Ralph Allen / The Wild Rover (Manchester) / 5pm
- Paul Nelson / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 5pm
- April Cushman / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dave Zangri / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Joanie Cicatelli / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Kimayo / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
- Ryan Williamson / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
- Tom Boisse / Over The Moon Farmstead (Pittsfield) / 7pm
- Andrea Paquin / Chen Yang Li (Bow)/ 7pm
- Mo Bounce / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
- The EXP Band / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd
- Nate Comp / The Foundry (Manchester) / 10am
- Lilly Innella / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Chad Lamarsh / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 3pm
- One Big Soul Jam / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 7pm
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, NH Music Collective, and Bea’s Band List for your support and listings of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC.
Featured ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Click on DIRECT/x link for the official link to purchase tickets for each event.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20th
NICKEL CREEK / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7pm – DIRECT/x
Nickel Creek is the platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio. The Grammy-winning band has revolutionized folk and roots music. 2005’s Grammy-nominated Why Should the Fire Die? found the trio pushing genre boundaries even further, incorporating elements of alt-rock and indie pop into their singular brand of acoustic music. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
DOPAPOD / Center for The Arts (Nashua) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and binary pairs in a greater cohesive mystery, Dopapod’s forthcoming self-titled album ties the conceptual ends of the group’s discography, while charting a path forward. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or 800-657-8774
FRIDAY, APRIL 21st
FNC: RAFI GONZALEZ AND FRIENDS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Rafi Gonzalez is a stand-up comedian from Puerto Rico known for his conversational style and material that centers around his experiences with American culture. Originally finding success as the lead singer of a nationally touring rock band, Gonzalez switched gears in 2015 and exploded onto the New England and Boston comedy scenes. There has been no looking back since. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
RENT / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through May 14th – DIRECT/x
RENT is a rock musical with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, loosely based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in lower Manhattan’s East Village in the thriving days of bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Disclaimer: RENT contains adult subject matter. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
QUEEN CITY IMPROV / Hatbox Theatre (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Join QCI as they perform a night of goofs, gaffes, and laughs through a never before seen show-every night! Improvisational theater is made up on the spot, which means the games are planned but the scenes stories are not! What will they come up with next? Join us to find out! www.hatboxnh.com or (603)715-2315
SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd
BLOOD BROTHERS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performances to create a total listening experience greater than the sum of its parts. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
MULLET / Capitol Center (Concord) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
For the last decade, Mullett has proven themselves to be THE Premier Rockers for Hair Band fanatics and lovers of Rock ‘n’ Roll. By delivering the best of the 1980’s in Big Hair and faithful renditions, Mullett recreates the vibe of those times with unrivaled conviction. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
SCAMPS COMEDY – ANDREW MAYER / Murphy’s Taproom (Manchester) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Former Boston Comedy Festival winner Andrew Mayer headlines a killer lineup in the back pub at Murphy’s Taproom. He is joined by Will Smalley and Matt Barry. www.scampscomedy.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd
POTTED POTTER / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7pm – DIRECT/x
All seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes! Watch CBBC’s Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
DISCOVERING MAGIC / Hatbox Theatre (Concord) / 2pm – DIRECT/x
Special Guest Malik Haddadi has performed for corporate, college, and private audiences all over the United States. He’s a favorite of corporations including MGM Resorts and Southwest Airlines. As a master of his craft, he’s been selected by his peers to entertain and lecture to his fellow performers. Most recently he hosted his own monthly comedy and variety show. www.hatboxnh.com or (603)715-2315
Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town this weekend!