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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd
- Chris Cavanaugh / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Matt Jackson / Union Public House (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- Ralph Allen / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- Tyler Levs / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Andrea Paquin / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
- D-Comp Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Jodee Frawlee / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Castle Island / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) 7pm
- Lisa Marie / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
- Casey Roop / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Kat Ivy / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Andrea Paquin / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Paul Lussier / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Ryan Allen Meier / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Tim Kierstead / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Benjamin Harris / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Phil Jacques / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Ramez Gurung / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) 7pm
- Heartbeat City / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Drive Safe, Have Fun!, Pregame Rituals, Crash The net / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- Chiburi, Lobotomobile, Miracle Blood, and Lacquerhead/Terminus Underground (Nashua) 7 p.m.
- The Slakas / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 4th
- Paul Driscoll / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Sean Coleman / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Casey Roop / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Joe Winslow / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Scott King / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Taylor Hughes / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Mark Dionne / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
- Justin Federico / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) 7pm
- Dave Clark / Union Public House (Nashua) / 7:30pm
- Conway The Machine / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- Glitter & Guitars Duo / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub (Nashua) / 8pm
- Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Cheryl Arena / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
- Category 5 / The Peddler’s Daughter (Nashua) / 9pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 5th – HAPPY EASTER
- Steve Aubert / Murphy’s Carriage House (Bedford) / 10am-3pm
- Ed Chenoweth / Murphy’s Dining Room (Bedford) / 10am-2:30pm
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am-2pm
- Chuck Alaimo / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am-2pm
- J-Lo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4pm
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, APRIL 2nd
ADAM EZRA GROUP / The Rex (Manchester) / 7:30 p.m. – DIRECT/x
Hailing from Boston, MA, Adam Ezra Groups’s unconventional approach to the music world has allowed them to surge beyond their beloved hometown and emerge as one of the most uniquely powerful, underground live music experiences in the country.
URGENT: A TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Formed in 2023, Urgent – Tribute to Foreigner is a six-piece powerhouse made up of seasoned veterans. The band delivers an authentic Foreigner experience, recreating the iconic sound, harmonies, and energy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time—all performed live without the use of backing tracks. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
AN EVENING WITH CHRIS THILE / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the pres;gious “Genius Grant”, Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the highly influen;al string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. For for years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike, giving the listener “one joyous arc, with the linear melody and ver;cal harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty” (New York Times). www.ccanh.com
KAREN MORGAN COMEDY / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who began her comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. She has now been performing clean standup comedy nationwide in theaters and performing arts centers for almost two decades. www.ccanh.com
NORTHERN CROSS / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
An unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Northern Cross delivers the ultimate CSNY tribute, honoring America’s first supergroup with stunning authenticity and passion. www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
FOREVER DONNA / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute starring Rainere Martin. Celebrate the timeless legacy of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, as “Forever Donna” The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute starring Rainere Martin brings her spectacular tribute happening live at the Palace Theatre on September 18, 2025. Get Ready to dance the night away as Rainere Martin pays homage to the iconic music and everlasting spirit of Donna Summer. Immerse yourself in the soulful renditions of Donna Summer’s greatest hits, as Raniere’s uncanny look and sound takes you on a journey back to the days of disco and Studio 54. From “Hot Stuff” to “Last Dance”, experience the magic of Donna’s music like never before. Join us as we recreate the energy and glamour of the 70’s and 80’s. Let the rhythm of Donna’s music take over, and dance and sing like nobody’s watching.www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
LISA JOINS A CULT / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Join cult enthusiast Lisa VanArsdale for an immersive evening of exploring religious cults, why they happen, and what keeps them going. From creation to revelation and from celibacy to polygamy, Lisa recounts her intimate experiences with culty groups from around the world through storytelling, videos, and her personal collection of literature and artifacts. Follow your cultiosity and maybe have your very own crisis of faith along the way! Hallelujah! 16+ event – strictly enforced. www.ccanh.com or https://nhrivers.org/
COMEDIAN TOM COTTER / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SATURDAY, APRIL 4th
SOUTHERN NH BALLET – CINDERELLA / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / 1pm and 4pm – DIRECT/x
Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet presents the timeless fairy tale of Cinderella in a magical ballet performance sure to delight audiences of all ages. Follow Cinderella’s journey from rags to royal ball as exquisite dancing, beautiful costumes, and enchanting music bring this beloved story to life. Perfect for princesses, princes, and budding ballerinas alike, this performance runs approximately 75 minutes, including a 10-minute intermission. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
BROADWAY RAVE / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 4:00pm & 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around. All ages welcome for the 4pm show, how it’s a 16+ event for the 7:30pm show. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 – Limited Tickets Available
AN EVENING WITH JAX HOLLOW / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Nashville’s Jax Hollow is as a rare triple threat entertainer—a nuanced and hard-hitting songwriter, a powerhouse vocalist, and a world-class guitarist. She’s a true embodiment of the Music City Trifecta. Rolling Stone France has compared Jax to “an early Sheryl Crow or Melissa Etheridge.” Even Etheridge herself expressed admiration, saying, “I want to be the one that discovered Jax Hollow!” This sentiment followed Jax’s unforgettable solo opening set at the iconic Ryman Auditorium, where she brought the audience to their feet with her spellbinding performance. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SHADES OF BLUE / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Jon Butcher & Diane Blue- Shades of Blue is a high energy mix of Rock, Blues and Soul centered on the Music Explosion of the 1970’s and beyond. Led by two of the most exciting entertainment icons from the Boston Music scene, Jon Butcher and Diane Blue have combined they’re rich music history’s and extraordinary talents in Shades of Blue, joined by Chuck Farrell ( Once an Outlaw) Tim Archibald ( Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, Barry Goodreau), John Ryder ( Once an Outlaw), Todd Farland ( The Jon Butcher Axis) on keys and AJ Valle ( Queen, Once an Outlaw) on drums. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
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