July 26: Bluegrass duo Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley bring their talents to The Rex

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The past 10 years have been very fruitful for both dobro player Rob Ickes and guitarist Trey Hensley. Together, they’ve won a bunch of awards, put out a few albums and collaborated with some bonafide legends in the bluegrass, folk, blues and country genres. Musical collaboration can be a special thing when everything comes together seamlessly, and this duo is one of the many examples of this fact. On July 26, Ickes and Hensley are going to be performing at The Rex Theatre in Manchester. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and it promises to be an ideal experience for anyone who enjoys acoustic and string-based music.

July 21: The Gravel Project exhibit blend of blues & soul as part of Jimmy’s ‘Local Artist Series’

Friday, July 18, 2025

Back on June 13, this act released a new album titled “Find What You Need,” and they have a bunch of shows happening around the New England region in support of it. This includes a stop at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on July 21 with the music starting at 7pm. The upcoming show is part of the venue’s “Local Artist Series” that takes place on Monday nights.

Calling all cute, fun people: Local ska-punks Sotah want you to come see them July 17 at The Shaskeen

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

On July 17, folks around the Queen City will get the chance to experience this when the band takes the stage at The Shaskeen. The show, which is titled “Cute Fun Music For Cute Fun People,” starts at 8 p.m. as Paint The Town Dead, Bastard Curse and Trading Tombstones will be rounding out the bill with Kinetic City Events presenting it as part of their monthly “Showcase 603” series.

June 27: Marlon Wayans Brings an Evening of Stand-Up to The Music Hall

Thursday, June 26, 2025

For the past few years, Wayans has released a few specials and he’s coming up to New Hampshire to exhibit this craft at one of the most historic venues in the state. It’s happening on June 27 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, and it starts at 8 p.m.

May 30: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Bring an extraordinary experience to The Rex Theatre

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Led by Joziah Longo on vocals, guitar and harmonica with lead guitarist and harmonica player Sharkey McEwen, multi-instrumentalists Tink Lloyd and RJ McCarty, bassist Bob Torsello and drummer Matthew Abourezk, the band has also been described as a hillbilly version of Pink Floyd due to their mix of psychedelic rock and Americana.

May 30: Local Rockers The Faith Ann Band bringing new music to The Shaskeen

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

With a sound that’s been described as what would happen if “Fiona Apple and Alice In Chains got together to start a Days of the New inspired band,” The Faith Ann Band have a sound that touches upon a variety of styles. One tune can be upbeat and pop-oriented, while another can have more of an edgy tone, and this malleability has made them a premier act within the Manchester music scene.

May 23: Jen Kearney Makes Her Debut At The Press Room In Portsmouth

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Boston artist Jen Kearney finds a stellar balance with the music that she creates. While walking the fine line between soul and R&B, she also blends in elements of funk, jazz, folk and blues to forge a dynamic sound. Along with these sonic characteristics, Kearney also makes sure she gets some sort of messaging across through the lyrics and her vocal delivery.

May 21: Delta Spirit’s Matthew Logan Vasquez comes to rock The Press Room

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Matthew Logan Vasquez’s musical career has had a variety of facets. He’s the vocalist and guitarist for the San Diego indie rock act Delta Spirit and he’s also been a member of a couple supergroups, Middle Brother with Taylor Goldsmith from Dawes and John McCauley from Deer Tick, and Glorietta, which includes Adrian Quesada from Black Pumas, Kelsey Wilson from Wild Child, Noah Gunderson and Robert Blum. Along with this, he has a prolific solo career under his belt, and he’s currently on tour with a backing band. The expedition will be making a stop at The Press Room in Portsmouth on May 21.

The Planet Smashers bring a heavy dose of ska punk to Jewel on April 23

Monday, April 21, 2025

It’s a good time to be a fan of this type of music, and there’s going to be a show that’s chock full of it happening in Manchester very soon. It’s going down at Jewel on April 23 with Montreal ska punks The Planet Smashers topping the bill.

April 19th: The Doldrums top the bill for a rock’n’roll show at The Shaskeen

Friday, April 18, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

When it comes to live music, few things compare to the genuine experience of a show with a bunch of local bands taking the stage; musicians who all hail from the same area load up their gear, do a little soundcheck and they’re rip roaring and ready to rock for an electrifying period of time.

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