Featured LIVE MUSIC
This week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Southern NH is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. To get listed, 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. (and streaming on Facebook.) Also, check out The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14th
- Jarred Grant / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Rj Gravel / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Kitchen Party / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Chris Lester / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dani Sven / Shorty’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Don Bartenstein / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 6pm
- Dave Clark / Copper Door (Salem) / 6pm
- Eddie Sands / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
- Jordan Holmes / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Max Sullivan / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Peter Pappas / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- T-BONES – Thursdays at 6pm
- Chris Cavanaugh (Derry)
- Tyler Levs (Hudson)
- Kat Ivy (Salem)
- Stephen Decuire (Bedford)
- Ken Budka (Concord)
- Frenchie Unplugged / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Club Soda / Eagle Square (Concord) / 7pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th
- Brian Gray / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Sean Coleman / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Justin Bethune / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Open Mic with Alli Beaudry / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- The Joe Winslow Duo / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Andrea Paquin / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Rebecca Turmel / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Chris Cavanaugh / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Cody Knapp / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Doug Mitchell Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- John Chouinard / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Kat Ivy / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Ralph Allen / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Tyler Levs / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
- Mike Barger / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- CYL Riverside Lounge / Absent Minded (Bow) / 7pm
- Beechwood Acoustic / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Heartbeat City / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Apathy, Celph Title / Shaskeen Irish Bar (Manchester) / 8pm
- Peter Higgins / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Last Kid Picked / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Martin and Kelly / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th
- Trixie’s Habit / Manchester Harley (Manchester) / 1pm
- Jesse Coffey / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Justin Bethune / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Jack Plante / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Matt Luneau / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Paul Gormley / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Sean Coleman / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Two Drink Minimum / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ryan Williamson / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ken Budka / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dalton Sayball / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- John Chouinard / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- The Any Which Way / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Jordan Quinn / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Tim Barry, Lenny Lashley, Matt Charette / Shaskeen Irish Bar (Manchester) / 7pm
- Workin’ Stiffs / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Whatsername / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Peter Ward / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
- John Spignisi Band / Penuche’s Ale House (Concord) / 9pm
- Sunday Ave / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th
- Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
- Nate Comp / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- J-Lo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 2pm
- Tim Kelly / City Limits (Pembroke) / 2pm
- Paul Lussier / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3pm
- Stephen Decuire / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield (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 the NH Music Collective 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, AUGUST 14th
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th
RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.” www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
NATURALLY 7 – A CAPELLA / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th
FREESE BROTHERS BIG BAND – 1940’s ERA SHOW / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Eighty years ago this summer, World War II came to an end. As members of the Greatest Generation began to return home, they and their families listened to music that was the soundtrack of the war years. Radio programs, record players and dances offered tunes that built an emotional bridge from fox holes, ships and air bases to anxious living rooms back home. Join the Freese Brothers Big Band for an 80th anniversary salute to the Greatest Generation and the Home Front with tunes that defined a generation and brought solace and some cheer to a turbulent time. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
VIC DIBITETTO / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
He prowls the stage like a Tiger. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Oh…and he’s beyond hysterical! Vic has created many viral video characters…Uncle Vic’s Garage, Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Scarface, Rocky, Fool by the Pool and Ticked Off Vic. His Yankee and Giant locker room and press conference satires are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carole that comes back on TV, radio and news outlets every time it snows worldwide! www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774
OZMATLI / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre cultural powerhouse has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures the city’s energy and diversity. Emerging from LA’s politically charged streets, Ozomatli has spent three decades uniting communities through music—earning three GRAMMY® Awards, performing at the Hollywood Bowl, and touring the world from New York to Tunisia, Mongolia, and beyond. Their socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves have made them a beacon of unity, resilience, and celebration. In June, they kick off the 30 Revolutions Tour, a tribute to three decades of music, culture, and connection. As they continue into their fourth decade, Ozomatli stands as a living testament to the past, present, and future of Los Angeles—moving hearts, minds, and dance floors across the globe. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th
WINDHAM CONCERT BAND / Stark Park (Manchester) / 2pm – FREE EVENT
Founded in 1997 as part of the Windham Arts and Recreation Department, the Windham Concert Band is a non-profit that welcomes local musicians of all ages. They are known for their vast repertoire, which includes military marches, classical, jazz, swing, pop and rock, soundtracks, and lyrical pieces. Concert bands, unlike orchestras, do not have string instruments; they are wind ensembles of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The Windham Concert Band currently has about sixty musicians and performs year-round at various venues, including many concerts in the park in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. www.starkpark.com – No Tickets Needed.