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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th
- Chris Cavanaugh / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Doug Mitchell / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Shorty’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Jamie Cain / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- 21st & 1st / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Eddie Sands / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Lou Antonucci / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
- Wiki 1 / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th
- Brendan Gill / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Tyler Levs / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Dalton Sayball / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Matt Jackson / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- T Street Bet Band / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Ralph Allen / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Neon Wave / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Dazed / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- BJ Magoon / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Bob Pratte Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- The Mockingbirds / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th
- Joe Duford / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Eddie Sands / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Paul Gormley / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Casey Roop / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- John Chouinard / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Slim Volume / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Jordan Quinn / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Last Kid Picked / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Run Up The Tab / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Souled Out Show Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Maddi Ryan / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Soup du Jour / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Nate Comp / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Chad Lamarsh / 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.com or (603)669-7469
FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th
DAVID BENOIT’S CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history, with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special Guest Courtney Fortune”. This inspirational tribute concert features the classic music of Vince Guaraldi along with “Charlie Brown Christmas” originals from David Benoit, who took over the helm as music composer for the new Charlie Brown Christmas TV Specials more than a decade ago, as well as classics from David Benoit’s illustrious career as a Multi- Grammy Nominated Solo Artist. The show also features the young voices of a local children’s choir, which serves as a wonderful way of getting the local community involved. The heart warming show is sure to get the audience in that Christmas Spirit and bring out the ‘kid’ in all of us this holiday season. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774
NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Celebrate your Christmas country style with the incredible Nashville Christmas show. This ultra entertaining performance features traditional Christmas favorites along with some legendary classic country tunes by artists such as Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, John Denver, George Strait, Loretta Lynn and many more…all performed by the fantastic cast of The Country Jamboree, whose members have shared the stage with dozens of country music’s most popular artists. The concert also features surprise holiday performances by both a Willie Nelson tribute artist and a singing Santa Claus. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
LaMP / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The trio is currently touring behind their second studio collection, One Of Us, that packs 10 tracks into 35-minutes of kaleidoscopic interplay and club-shifting grooves. It’s the cleanest distillation of the LaMP sound yet, a mission statement of improvisational group-think and compositional chops. Throughout its runtime, One Of Us acts as a showcase for the myriad of sonic flavors LaMP brings to the table, delivering a listen which works both as deep headphone immersion or a packable-party custom-tailored to deliver the jams to upcoming 2025 tour hangs. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
BEATLES VS. STONES – A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history – which band is the greatest? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel featuring internationally renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
ONE TREE HOLIDAY – TYLER HILTON & KATE VOEGELE / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Kate Voegele – An LA based singer/songwriter, recording artist, and content creator. She is also an actress, starring on the hit CW show ‘One Tree Hill,’ a painter, and business owner of the blog and lifestyle company We The Dreamers Tyler Hilton – From portraying Elvis Presley in Walk the Line and garnering a cult following as musician Chris Keller on the CW hit TV show One Tree Hill, to writing and touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Joe Cocker, Tyler Hilton has enjoyed an award-winning career spanning music, film and television.www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
A CHRISTMAS CAROL / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through December 28th – DIRECT/x
Come celebrate the holiday season as the Palace Theatre tradition continues with Charles Dickens’ classic story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Known for his penny-pinching ways, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on a snowy Christmas Eve. These ghostly visits reveal Scrooge’s past, present and future, filling him with newfound hope and joy in the Christmas season! With lively song and dance, special effects, professional actors and a live orchestra, this heartwarming tale will create family memories you will cherish forever. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th
ROCKAPELLA / Stockbridge Theatre (Derry) / 7pm- DIRECT/x
Rockapella returns for their annual holiday tradition at the Stockbridge! One of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting, and imitated vocal groups around today, Rockapella takes the Stockbridge stage for the 19th time! With buckets of catchy original pop songs and contemporary versions of pop, rock, and soul classics, this group has always been the one to watch. www.stockbridgetheatre.showare.com or (603)437-5210
A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE MUSICAL / Majestic Theatre (Derry) / December 12-14 – DIRECT/x
Frank Capra’s classic film has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment, and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, A Wonderful Life exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all. A Majestic Family Production (Adults/Teens/Kids) www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
BIG LAFFS FROM THE BIG APPLE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Direct from NYC…top comics bring big Laffs to Manchester. Kevin Lee (NYC), Will Noonan (Boston and NYC), Mark Riccadonna (NYC), Hosted by: Tim Mckeever (Boston). www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
ROOMFUL OF BLUES / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, house rocking blues band, has been delighting audiences for over 55 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the blues.” On record and on stage, Roomful of Blues—led by master guitarist Chris Vachon for the past 25 years—continues to deliver its bone-shaking mix of original songs and carefully chosen covers ranging from jump, swing and proto rock ‘n’roll to funky, contemporary blues. Their impeccable musicianship and larger-than-life vocals have earned Roomful of Blues five GRAMMY Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics’ Poll has selected them as Best Blues Band. And now, even after 18previous releases and thousands of live shows, Roomful of Blues continues to evolve. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
THUNDERSTRUCK – AMERICA’S AC/DC TRIBUTE / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Thunderstruck gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience. For fans, it’s about a sense of familiarity, and it’s about a feeling that snatches up listeners and takes over. It’s about a contagious kind of power and electricity that few AC/DC tribute bands can provide. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 2:00pm and 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Join us as we ring in the Christmas season with an amazing night of music featuring a pair of well-renowned Irish bands. The Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio – Putting a fresh spin on traditional Celtic music, the Jordan TW Trio delivers a dynamic show full of lively fiddle tunes, haunting airs and classic sing-alongs. For over a decade, fiddler/singer Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, guitarist Matthew Jensen and bassist Chris Noyes have blended the music of Ireland and Scotland with their own original material, drawing on multiple genres to produce a unique sound that has been described as “brisk, lean and exceedingly lovely” by Boston Irish Reporter. The Spain Brothers – Liam and Mickey Spain are second generation singer / songwriters from the mill town of Manchester, NH. They grew up in a household steeped in folk music and musicians. Their father, Mike Spain, was a well-known folk singer performing Irish and American Folk songs throughout the New England area. Mike, not only inspired the boys to perform, but he introduced them to the work of a myriad of artists, and educated them on the folk song tradition and its importance in society. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
LOVERBOY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
With their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, LOVERBOY has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such arena rock staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonite,” “Notorious”, “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th
CAPITAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA – HOLIDAY POPS / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 4:00pm – DIRECT/x
Ring in the season with style, swing, and a touch of sparkle as the Capital Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Clayton “Skip” Poole, presents its beloved annual Holiday POPS show! This festive tradition brings the spirit of the holidays to life with a joyful program filled with big band holiday classics, jazz renditions of seasonal standards, and heartwarming musical moments for the whole family. Joining the orchestra this year is acclaimed narrator and longtime NHPR voice, Laura Knoy, who will lend her signature warmth and storytelling to the evening, along with dynamic vocalist, CJ Poole, whose rich crooning and smooth style are sure to dazzle. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
A CHARLIE BROWN JAZZ CHRISTMAS / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 2:00pm and 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
In their annual December offering, The Heather Pierson Trio performs the entirety of the ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ album as recorded by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, as well as other Guaraldi compositions and holiday favorites. The musical score for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, composed by the late Vince Guaraldi and first broadcast in December of 1965, is just as poignant and touching as the story and includes the hugely popular hit ‘Linus and Lucy’. Guaraldi’s gentle jazz riffs established musical trademarks that, to this day, still prompt smiles of recognition. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favorites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY! www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
COMING SOON:
A PIANO CHRISTMAS with ROBERT DIONNE / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / December 21st at 2pm – DIRECT/x
Back by popular demand, Robert Dionne will entertain you with the sounds of the season at this annual holiday tradition. A laid back afternoon of interactive holiday sing-along fun that will make you smile; request your favorite holiday tune, and let’s sing it! Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and pamper yourself with the music of the season in an afternoon filled with memories and cheer! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MAJESTIC STUDIO THEATRE IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN
www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469