Weekly Entertainment Report, Feb. 26-March 1: Lively arts and music in Southern NH

Brought to you by the Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals

www.tedherbert.com or 603-669-7469

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Featured LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

Brian Gray plays Feb. 26 at Shorty’s in Nashua.
  • Brian Gray / Shortyโ€™s (Nashua) / 5:30pm
  • Tim Kierstead / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
  • Tyler Levs / Fratelloโ€™s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
  • Dani Sven / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
  • Mike Jetti / Lukโ€™s Bar & Grille (Hudson) / 6pm
  • 21st & 1st / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
  • Clint Lapointe / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
  • Eddie Sands / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
  • Justin โ€œJabboโ€ Martin / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
  • Jam Tomorrow / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th

Catch Emily’s Garage Band on Feb. 27 at the Derryfield.
  • Joe Winslow / Fratelloโ€™s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
  • Peter Pappas / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
  • Clint Lapointe / Murphyโ€™s (Bedford) / 6pm
  • Joe McDonald / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
  • Mark Huzar / Lukโ€™s Bar & Grille (Hudson) / 6pm
  • Taylor Hughes / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
  • Ken Budka / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
  • Matt Litzinger / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
  • Phil Jacques / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
  • Miles To Memphis / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
  • Zachary Ross, Still Sleeping, and more / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 7pm – Tickets
  • Neon Wave / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
  • Ralph Allen / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
  • Emilyโ€™s Garage Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th

Best Not Broken performs at Peddler’s Daughter Feb. 28.
  • The Upright Dogs / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
  • Clint Lapointe / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
  • Lou Antonucci / Fratelloโ€™s (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
  • Justin Bethune / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
  • Tyler Levs / Murphyโ€™s (Bedford) / 6pm
  • Dave Clark / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
  • Casey Roop / Lukโ€™s Bar & Grille (Hudson) / 6pm
  • Dan Fallon / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
  • Jordan Quinn / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
  • Brian Gray / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
  • Jimmy Howe / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
  • The Monkey Fingers / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
  • Heart Shaped Box, Brock Landers Real Thing / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
  • Mike Moore / Casey Mageeโ€™s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
  • Best Not Broken / Peddlerโ€™s Daughter (Nashua) / 9pm
  • Soup du Jour / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 1st

Phil Jacques performs Feb. 29 at Copper Door in Salem.
  • Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
  • Nate Comp / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
  • Another Shot / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4pm

Always be sure to check a venueโ€™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 โ€“ www.tedherbert.com or (603)669-7469.

FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

BINGO! at THE MAJESTIC / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / 6:30-8:00pm – DIRECT/x

Enjoy a fun night out supporting future programs of The Majestic Theatre and Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. 50/50 raffle, Door prizes, Refreshments. Each player (admit one ticket) receives one bingo book of 10 games. Prizes include gift cards, gift baskets, and more www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469

16th ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

True Blue Productions knocks it out of the park once again with another outstanding lineup of nationally/internationally renowned Blues greats for the 16th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival! Featuring John Nemeth, Kevin Burt, Darrell Nulisch, Willie J. Lawโ€™s and Nick โ€œMr. Nickโ€ David. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

SONS OF TOWN HALL / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:00pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

Sons of Town Hallโ€”an immersive, theatrical folk duo blending storytelling, soaring harmonies, and adventure. Part concert, part performance art, their show will captivate fans of Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Waits, and Monty Python. American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker conjure their timeless mythic universe under the aliases Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, 19th-century vagabonds who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape troubled pasts and search for adventure and love. They’re also the stars of the hilarious radio-theater fiction podcast series Madmen Cross the Water, which tells the adventures behind the songs from their forthcoming album, Of Ghosts and Gods. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7:30pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

You fell in love with their first dance, now itโ€™s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist. Watch the digitally remastered film in full on a massive cinema screen, while a live band and singers perform every unforgettable song from the original soundtrack, syncing with each moment of the movie. As the story of Baby and Johnny unfolds, you’ll sing, sway, and relive the time of your life, surrounded by fellow fans who love the film just as much as you do. But the magic doesnโ€™t stop when the credits roll. After the film, the celebration continues with an encore party where youโ€™ll be invited to sing and dance along to the hits that defined a generation. This is more than a concert, itโ€™s a love letter to the music, the moves, and the moment that changed everything. Whether you’re reliving it or discovering it for the first time, one thing’s for sure: Some dances last forever. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 โ€“ Limited Tickets Available

DDXS โ€“ TRIBUTE TO DURAN DURAN & INXS / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

DDXS transports you back in time to experience the music and essence of two of the most iconic bands of the 1980โ€™s and 1990โ€™s โ€“ Duran Duran and INXS! With expertly executed musical arrangements and vocals, DDXS delivers a concert experience like no other, performing the hits of these two legendary bands in one show, with songs like โ€œ Need You Tonightโ€, โ€œ Never Tear Us Apartโ€, โ€œNew Sensationโ€, โ€œ Rioโ€, โ€œHungry Like the Wolfโ€, and more Brush off your vinyl LPโ€™s, break out your dancing shoes, and come along with us for a night of unforgettable music! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898

COMEDIAN KAREN MORGAN / LaBelle Winery (Amherst) / 8:00pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

Unsupervised & Dehydrated Comedy Tour. Karen Morganโ€™s hilarious stand-up comedy show, โ€œUnsupervised & Dehydratedโ€! This show is for folks of a certain age who grew up playing outside without bike helmets, adult supervision, or bottled waterโ€”and still managed to survive. Her funny stories of growing up in the 70s & 80s will hit the spot for all you GenXers, Gen Jonesers, and Baby Boomers. Grab your friends and get ready for an evening full of laughter! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th

CABARET / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / February 27 – March 22 โ€“ DIRECT/x โ€“ OPENING WEEKEND

Step into the seductive and dangerous world of the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautifulโ€ฆ but only inside. As the roaring twenties give way to the ominous rise of Nazism in 1930โ€™s Berlin, this groundbreaking musical invites you to cast your troubles aside and witness a dazzling, decadent, and ultimately chilling story of love, art, and survival. Featuring iconic songs like โ€œWillkommen,โ€ โ€œMaybe This Time,โ€ and the showstopping โ€œCabaret,โ€ this powerful and provocative masterpiece will leave you breathless. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588

GIMME GIMME DISCO / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

Calling all Dancing Queens! Here we go again! If you canโ€™t get enough ABBA then do we have a dance party for you. We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80โ€™s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (DISCO ATTIRE ENCOURAGED). So honey honey, take-a-chance and youโ€™ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!  www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

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

Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of Americaโ€™s most enduring rock bands. Today, The Smithereens stand as a vital, influential force in American rockโ€”defined by ringing guitars, unforgettable hooks, and a spirit of resilience that ensures their music remains as powerful and relevant as ever. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

POINTLESS CULTURE & COSMIC TRIUMPH / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 8:00pm โ€“ DIRECT/x

Pointless Culture is a New Hampshireโ€“based indie alt/rock band and the brainchild of Harrison Fantasia and Harrison Hinman. What began as a creative partnership quickly grew into a full band with the addition of bassist Nolan Cota and lead guitarist Ben Schultz, solidifying the lineup and shaping the bandโ€™s sound. Cosmic Triumph is a fictional band engineered as a bold, dystopian art project, part satire, part psychological experiment, and part irresistible pop spectacle. Conceived as a โ€œpsyop to control the masses and distract them from real-world problems,โ€ the bandโ€™s entire identity blends retro-futuristic aesthetics, government-style propaganda, and mind-bending musicality. Their universe is built on the idea that Cosmic Triumph is not just a musical act, but a social engineering tool disguised as a feel-good cultural phenomenon. Every song, symbol, and broadcast is crafted to feel simultaneously uplifting, suspicious, and strangely comforting. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

AN EVENING WITH SISTER SADIE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

Sister Sadie is a powerhouse. All-female bluegrass band. No label pitch. No brand blueprint. Just a spontaneous jam session at Nashvilleโ€™s Station Inn between a few friends. All women, all seasoned players out to make a little noise on a weeknight. What happened next was alchemy: the room lit up, the crowd roared and by the time the night was over, something had shifted. The landscape of bluegrass, and the women who played it, would never be the same. That night became the origin story of Sister Sadie: a band born by accident, kept alive by chemistry and fueled by an unshakable bond between women who had spent their lives not just learning the rules, but defying them. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th

HEARTLESS: A TRIBUTE TO ANN WILSON OF HEART / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

HEARTLESS is the Ultimate Tribute to Ann Wilson of Heart. Heartless carries a special message to the audience bringing focus to โ€œMusic speaksโ€ and โ€œbringing community togetherโ€. With the unmatched musicianship, we provide an unforgettable and inspiring concert experience, both by musical performance, costumes, and character delivery. Jasmine White, lead vocalist, brings all the vocal flavors and personality of Ann Wilson alive. Jasmine delivers hit songs such as โ€œAloneโ€, โ€œWhat About Loveโ€, โ€œStraight Onโ€, โ€œMagic Manโ€, โ€œBarracudaโ€, and โ€œCrazy on Youโ€ with ease while bringing the rough edges of her vocals to the Led Zeppelin covers songs like โ€œWhole Lotta Loveโ€, โ€œStairway to Heavenโ€, and โ€œKashmirโ€ as delivered by Ann Wilson on decades of tours. Complete in character, original stage-worn attire from Ann Wilson, and the signature soaring vocals, Jasmine provides an unforgettable and undeniable โ€œAnn Wilsonโ€ performance. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

RECYCLED PERCUSSION / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / February 28th through March 1st โ€“ DIRECT/x

After becoming famous on Americaโ€™s Got Talent and building one of the most successful acts on the Las Vegas Strip, Recycled Percussion has taken all their favorite on-stage antics and combined them into one epic show for you. From gut-busting comedy to blistering-fast drumming, and everything in between, this show has been called one of the most unique and entertaining shows in the world for good reason. Maybe you are one of the few who have not had the opportunity to see this fantastic show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!  With a blank canvas to create, no two performances are the same โ€” from interactive elements to jaw-dropping visual moments, itโ€™s a playground of creativity you wonโ€™t find anywhere else. Donโ€™t miss this show, packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

CLASSIC STONES LIVE / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x

Front man Keith Call has all the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, and along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriously hailed as โ€œThe Glimmer Twinsโ€. Their jaw dropping resemblance to these two rock and roll icons is simply amazing, but what truly makes Classic Stones Liveโ„ข unique, is their musical prowess, attention to detail, and the spot on renditions of all your favorite Rolling Stones โ€œclassicsโ€! www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

SUNDAY, MARCH 1st 

LYNCH MOB / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 7:00pm – DIRECT/x

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long-time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer.
Lynch Mob is currently celebrating the legacy of an incredible history, with shows consisting of classic, career spanning material, as well as a heavy dose of Dokken material. Opener: All Sinners. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100


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