Weekly Entertainment Report Aug. 21-24: Where to find live music + lively arts in Southern NH

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!

Featured LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21^st

• Joe Winslow / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 5pm
• Jonny Friday / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
• Jarred Grant / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm
• Heather Anne Duo / Derryfield (Manchester) / 6pm
• Bella Perrotta / Copper Door (Salem) / 6pm
• Jodee Frawlee / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
• Chris Cavanaugh / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Dalton Sayball / Shorty’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Ken Budka / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 6pm
• Joannie Cicatelli / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Max Sullivan / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Stephen DeCuire / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
• T-BONES – Thursdays at 6pm
  • Chris Taylor (Derry)
  • Dave Zangri (Hudson)
  • Tyler Levs (Salem)
  • Sean Coleman (Bedford)
  • Ryan Williamson (Concord)
• Outliers Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) 7pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22^nd

• Jordan Quinn / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
• Thakur Gurung Ramez / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Casey Roop / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Brian Johnson Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
• Brian McGarvey / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• John Chouinard / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Sean Coleman / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Jeff Mrozek / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Joe McDonald / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Driscoll & The Berry / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
• Steve Haidaichuk / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
• BJ Magoon / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
• Tumbletoads / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
• Stray Dog Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
• Phil Maurice / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23^rd

• Upright Dogs / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 3pm – 10^th Anniversary Bash!
• Mike Tebo / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
• Eddie Sands / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Another Shot / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
• Casey Roop / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Mark Lapointe / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Paul Gormley / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Joanie Cicatelli / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Peter Pappas / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Lewis Goodwin / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
• Cosmic Blossom / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
• Madra Rua / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
• MB Padfield / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
• Souled Out Show Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
• Wiki / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
• Wired For Sound / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24^th

• Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
• Lilly Innella / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
• Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
• Ernesto Burden / City Limits (Pembroke) / 2pm
• Brian Gray / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3pm
• Tyler Levs / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 3pm
• Chuck and John / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4pm
• Sam Hammerman / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
• Jared Grant Duo / 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.

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FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Click on DIRECT/x link for the official link to purchase tickets for each event. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21^st

TRAMPS LIKE US – BRUCE SPRINGSTEIN TRIBUTE / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

With the raw intensity and swagger reminiscent of the Boss himself, Tramps Like Us features a lineup of seasoned and professional musicians that have performed over 2500 concerts and have rocked well over 1 million fans! The group captures the classic Springsteen sound and remains true to the spirit and energy of the music, while delivering it with the passion and conviction of the Boss! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898

JAKE SHIMABUKURO / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x

By now, if you know the ukulele, you might know the name of the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the ukulele and has explored new and unexpected ways to push the boundaries of what was possible on the humble four-strings. Each album has showcased his mastery of the instrument and his ability to weave together diverse genres to create a cohesive and captivating musical experience. He is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, changing the perception of the instrument itself and breaking barriers to what kind of music it is capable of. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22^nd

QUEENSRYCHE / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x

In April 2022, QUEENSRŸCHE finished a five-week North American tour supporting metal gods Judas Priest. That tour wasn’t merely a fiery return to the stage for QUEENSRŸCHE after a two-year pandemic: it was a rejuvenation. The sound of a band locked-in and firing on all cylinders. Now, their legacy has coalesced into another career milestone for the Bellevue, Washington borne band with the release of their 16th studio album, Digital Noise Alliance. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE  / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

The super group that never performed live the music they created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs’. Hits like Handle With Care, End Of The Line, Last Night… THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE brings the music of the WILBURYS and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. Here Comes The Sun, Won’t Back Down, Pretty Woman, Like A Rolling Stone, Don’t Bring Me Down, and more that everyone knows and loves. Now fans can finally see and hear these great songs at every performance of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

TWIN PEAKS – A CONVERSATION WITH THE STARS / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

For the first time in the U.S., stars of TWIN PEAKS, Ray Wise, Harry Goaz, Kimmy Robertson, Dana Ashbrook, and the Executive Producer of Twin Peaks: The Return, Sabrina S. Sutherland, will tour in 2025 for an exclusive and unique evening of CONVERSATION WITH THE STARS. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

LOCALLY SOURCED – DOUG, theWORST, GRUB LORD / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:00pm – DIRECT/x

Doug is a four piece punk band from the NH Seacoast known for their raucous live shows and genre bending mix of riff rock and post punk. theWorst has been on a meteoric rise since their inception; the band has gained a reputation as a one-of-a-kind raucous live act, fueled by an aggressive raw sound, anthemic songs and brutally honest lyrics. Grub Lord is a band that demands to be taken as unserious as possible. Described as “Riot grrrl meets pop punk with fantastically silly lyrics and a nuclear blast of stage energy” they come out swinging with their antics and shenanigans whether you’re ready or not. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23^rd

NH IRISH FESTIVAL 2025  / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / 5:00pm – DIRECT/x

Join us as we celebrate Manchester and New Hampshire’s Irish Heritage with a one-day festival filled with Irish music by local and international artists. Featuring Eileen Ivers, Ronan Tynan, Screaming Orphans, Mick McAuley, and The Spain Brothers. www.palacetheatre.org  or (603)668-5588

DEVON ALLMAN’S BLUES SUMMIT / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x

Join us for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring music at the Devon Allman Blues Summit, a powerhouse gathering of blues legends that promises to electrify the stage. Together, this remarkable assembly of artists presents an epic evening that spans the spectrum of blues – from its gritty roots, through its evolution, and into its vibrant future. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the raw energy and profound emotion, where extraordinary talent meets the timeless magic of blues and soul. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24^th

COMPAQ BIG BAND / Stark Park (Manchester) / 2pm – FREE EVENT

 Keeping New England swingin’ since 1975, Compaq Big Band returns to the park for another rip-roaring performance! This authentic twenty-piece big band will delight you with the classics of the 30s and 40s as performed by the bands of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and other greats! Get ready to be blown away by the power of fourteen horns, feel the sizzlin’ from the cookin’ rhythm section, dazzled by stellar vocals, and grooving to terrific instrumental solos. www.starkpark.com – No Tickets Needed.

Be sure to visit ManchesterInkLink.news for the full ENTERTAINMENT REPORT and The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town!