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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
- Dani Sven / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Eddie Sands / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Justin Jordan / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Phall Roots / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- 603’s Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Dave Clark / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Lou Antonucci / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
- Sharmic / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Becca Myari / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
- Open Mic with Alli Beaudry / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Jordan Holmes / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Kat Ivy / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Patrick Synan / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Matt Jackson / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Dave Clark Jr. / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- Ben Clark / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dakota Smart / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Upright Dogs / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Jodee Frawlee / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Vaudeville Vixen / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Stray Dog Band / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Trixie’s Habit / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
- An Afternoon with Elvis / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 2pm
- Justin Surgent / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Lou Antonucci / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Paul Gormley / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Eddie Sands / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Jordan Holmes / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Stephen Decuire / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Matt Bergeron / Luk’s Bar & Grill (Hudson) / 6pm
- John Chouinard / Union Public House (Nashua) / 6pm
- Midge / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Brendan Cleary / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Mikey G / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
- Justin Jordan / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Will Kindler & Vampire Bird / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Off The Record / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Jordan Quigley / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Dancing Madly Backwards / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- BJ Magoon & Driving Sideways / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- xArthur James with Harpo Billy / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 2pm
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, FEBRUARY 12th
TUSK / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Tusk has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. The relationship among the five founding members of Tusk has a rich history that goes back more than four decades. Two met while playing Little League baseball, while two others met in middle school band and marched in lockstep through high school. All five have been playing music with one another over the years in various configurations of original bands, jam bands, singer-songwriter circles, and alternative rock groups. Time, trust, and close friendship have cultivated an intimate familiarity with each other’s musical nuances, shaping each performance with such precision that even the slightest variation, virtually imperceptible to all but the five musicians sharing the stage, is met with a wink and a nod (and maybe, an inside joke). www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
VALENTINE’S PARTY with BOOTY VORTEX BAND / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Get ready for a Valentine’s Day Dance Party like no other as Booty Vortex Band takes the stage. Made up of New England’s finest and funkiest musicians, Booty Vortex’s flawless renditions of disco & funk classics will transport you to the groovy era of the 70s. Put on your jumpsuits, bell bottoms, platform shoes, and halter tops & get ready to shake and groove on the dance floor all night long! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
STORY SONGS of the 70s / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Celebrating the music of: Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin
If You Could Read My Mind, you’d hear Cats in the Cradle climb aboard the Peace Train for a night of unforgettable storytelling. Tom DiMenna leads this thoughtful tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens, channeling the spirit of the 1970s one song at a time. Backed by his talented accompanists, he moves easily between the haunting pull of Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the quiet ache in Father and Son, and the soft glow of Moonshadow. Before he was singing to sold-out rooms, Tom was calling plays as the quarterback of an Italian football team while dreaming up a movie about it on the side. Years later, he trained at Second City and turned a sketch about the ghost of Telly Savalas into an off-Broadway lounge act. Eventually, he found his way back to music, settling in Maine and bringing that same sense of character and curiosity to the stage. DiMenna’s impressive vocal range and guitar style artfully channel all of these revered artists, and will surely satisfy their most die hard fans. Tom will also be backed with accompaniment to provide plenty of toe tapping for this very special evening. This is your chance to see what all the buzz is about. You may even be moved to sing along, or at least hum! The legends live on! www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / February 13-15 – DIRECT/x
Hop on this marriage-go-round for a laugh-out-loud journey with these beleaguered bridesmaids as they navigate the choppy waters of love and matrimony. In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings … no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. Libby Ruth, the hopeful romantic with the perfect marriage, believes – in spite of all evidence to the contrary – that her friends can find the very same happiness. Headstrong Deedra’s “rock-solid” union hangs by a thread when she discovers her husband of many years has not only a wandering eye but the hands to match. Monette, flashy, high-spirited and self-involved, continues to test her friends’ love and patience with all-too-frequent trips down the aisle. And salt-of-the-earth, tree-hugging Charlie discovers – the hard way – that marital bliss is not the end of her rainbow and panics in outrageous style when the opportunity presents itself. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny JONES HOPE WOOTEN COMEDY is definitely for you … and your dearly beloved! www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
SHAKE IT OFF! A (TAYLOR’S VERSION) TRIBUTE / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / February 13-15 – DIRECT/x
Shake It Off – A (Taylor’s Version) LIVE Concert is a glittering, high-voltage tribute packed with the energy, emotion, and pure joy of Taylor’s biggest hits. Featuring 22 fan-favorite songs, all performed live by an electrifying cast of powerhouse vocalists and musicians, this concert celebrates the eras, the anthems, and the storytelling that made a generation fall in love. With dazzling costumes, vibrant choreography, and plenty of sparkle, the show is a full-scale celebration of empowerment, nostalgia, and unstoppable fun. From the heart-tuggers to the scream-along bops, Shake It Off brings the magic of a stadium experience straight to the Palace stage — and invites audiences of every era to sing, dance, and shine right along with us.
www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC – THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Originally from Waltham Massachusetts, Michael Troy learned to play piano at a very early age. He also developed a great admiration for Elton John and his music. Michael is a singer/songwriter as well as an established recording artist. Elton John classics have been part of his performances throughout his career. In late 2019, Michael Formed “Captain Fantastic” a band comprised of some of his favorite musicians from the MA/NH area. Michael and his band perform many of Elton’s Classic hits as well as some favorite deeper cuts. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / February 13-15 – DIRECT/x
A Play by Heidi Schreck / Presented by Theatre KAPOW. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Unleash your mind and ignite powerful conversations on democracy, equality, and justice with What the Constitution Means to Me — a thought-provoking exploration of our constitutional rights. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
YOUNG DUBLINERS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album (with longtime producer Irish-born Tim Boland) while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. They have returned to the road post-pandemic, stronger than ever and determined to bring their fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as they can. The band is Keith Roberts (vocals/guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums), and Ethan Jones (bass guitar). With a batch of incredible new songs and an undeniable energy, the band is excited to bring their show to festivals, theaters, and clubs around the world. “We want to be the band who reminds the world how important a good gig can be to our sanity after what we’ve all been through,” says Roberts. For only the second time, the band is looking to its fans to finance the album instead of a traditional record company. “The business has changed so much over our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back,” adds Roberts. “Making all our supporters co-producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way”. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
TUPELO NIGHT OF COMEDY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
A Valentine’s Day “He Said, She Said” show with Carolyn Plummer, Alex Giampapa, and Wayne Russell. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
COMEDIAN FRANK SANTORELLI / Doubletree Manchester Downtown / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Get ready to laugh out loud with Frank Santorelli as he brings his hilarious stand-up act in person to Manchester, NH! Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is your chance to catch some top-notch comedy in a fun, laid-back setting. Grab your friends and enjoy an evening full of laughs with one of the best in the biz. It’s gonna be a great night—see you there! Tickets on Eventbrite.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th
MARDIS GRAS in MANCHESTER with THE SOGGY PO’ BOYS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 2:00pm – DIRECT/x
The Po’ Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music. There are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound, the outfit is only seven people, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life.
www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
AARON TOLSON INSTITUTE OF DANCE PRESENTS: LILY’S PAD / Dana Center (Manchester)/ 4:00pm DIRECT/x
Join Lily Booker and her three piece jazz band on her journey through rhythm and tap dance performed at it’s highest level. Enjoy tap dance, jazz music, and some VERY special guests!
Lily Booker’s one-woman show is an energetic, welcoming performance that blends music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable afternoon—no dance background required.
A live band, a dancer who turns sound into motion, a story told through rhythm—this show will be a spontaneous collaboration of jazz, tap dance, and passion.
Dana Center St. Anselm College schedule and online tix purchases or (603-641-7700 M-F 10am-4pm)
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