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.)
Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, JULY 31st
- Ken Budka / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm
- 603’s / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- T-BONES – Thursdays at 6pm
- Peter Pappas (Derry)
- Sean Coleman (Hudson)
- Chris Taylor (Salem)
- Tyler Levs (Bedford)
- Stephen Decuire (Concord)
- Chris Lester / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
- Dave Zangri / Copper Door (Salem) / 6pm
- Jamie Hughes / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Jeff Mrozek / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Johnny Angel / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Jordan Holmes / Shorty’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ramez Gurung / Pembroke City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Another Shot / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- MB Padfield / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
- Tall Granite Big Band / Eagle Square (Concord) / 7pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st
- Sam Hammerman / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Mark Lapointe / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Jennifer Mitchell / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Chris Taylor / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Marc Apostolides / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Sean Coleman / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- The Blonde Chix / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Clint Lapointe / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dave Zangri / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Liam Spain / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Deb Sullivan / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Phil Jacques / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Peter Parcek / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- The Big Sun Band / Bad BRGR (Manchester) 9pm – COVER CHARGE
- Titled Halo / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd
- Granite State Blues Festival / Veteran’s Park (Manchester) / 11:30am-7:30pm – TICKETS
- Matt Litzinger / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Jamie Cain / Executive Health Club (Manchester) / 4pm
- Peter Pappas / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Sean Coleman / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Lou Antonucci / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Marc Apostolides / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Matt Langley / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Casey Roop / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Eddie Sands / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Dani Sven / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Run Up The Tab / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Clyde Bisbee and the Wheelhouse Revelers / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
- Swipe Right Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Katrina Gustafson / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Glad Valley / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd
- Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
- Marc Apostolides / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Roc and Ron / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 2pm
- Dave Clark / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3pm
- Colin Hart / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 3pm
- Tim Kierstead / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield Deck (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
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THURSDAY, JULY 31st
PANORAMA – TRIBUTE TO THE CARS / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Relive the magic of The Cars with Panorama! Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018, The Cars music sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first released. Strap in and get ready to shake it up… Let Panorama drive you home! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
AM GOLD – YACHT ROCK / LaBelle Winery (Amherst) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Enjoy all of the #1 hits from 1975-85 with AM Gold: Yacht Rock! As a popular yacht rock tribute band based out of NYC, you’ll hear Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Toto, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins and more. Sing along to the one-hit wonders of that era, such as Brandy, Escape (Pina Colada song), Dancing in the Moonlight, Baby Come Back, and so many more. Whether you’re hearing these songs for the first time or remember singing along with them on your AM radio, you will love heading back to an era at this hit-filled tribute concert! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st
ZACH NUGENT’S DEAD SET / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead’s timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion. Led by the incomparable Zach Nugent, Dead Set’s uncanny ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia is nothing short of astounding. Nugent’s virtuosic guitar work captures Garcia’s essence, enchanting audiences with spellbinding solos and breathtaking improvisations. The band’s tight-knit chemistry and unwavering dedication ensure that every note resonates with the same magic that made the Grateful Dead legendary. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
TUPELO NIGHT OF COMEDY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Featuring Joe Espi, Paul Landwehr, and Justin George. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
THE RUSH EXPERIENCE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The Rush Experience will focus on RUSH’s entire 40 Year Career; covering their hey-day 70’s and 80’s material thru the 90’s and ending at bands retirement from touring in 2015. The band performs many of their greatest hits with a wealth of surprising deep cuts that perhaps only Rush performed themselves throughout their celebrated career. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
The Atlanta Rhythm Section… ARS… In the annals of rock and roll, where do they fit? They put out 15 albums of excellent original material, and consistently put on entertaining live shows-both of which helped establish a broad if not huge fan base. They had some big hits and have been a major player in the Southern Rock scene. But is that the whole story? In some circles, maybe. But for those who’ve really gotten to know their music over the years, there’s a lot more to the story. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER (with BRANDY CLARK) / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Carpenter has been writing that story for nearly 40 years, enjoying commercial success through numerous hit singles and 17 million albums sold, universal critical acclaim, a bounty of awards — including five Grammy wins from 18 nominations — and the respect of multiple generations of her songwriting peers, earning herself a place as one of 22 women in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her most recent album, “One Night Lonely” from 2021, received a Grammy nod exactly 30 years after her very first nomination. In “Personal History”, her 17th album, she presents a set of songs more autobiographical than any collection that has come before, offering songs as memoir, when the wisdom that comes from growing older becomes a north star, whether one is celebrating life’s joys or navigating life’s inevitable losses. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
SOMETHING WONDERFUL TONIGHT / Stark Park (Manchester) / 2pm – FREE EVENT
Coming together for their love and respect of the music created by Eric Clapton and George Harrison, Something Wonderful Tonight is an eight piece powerhouse that delivers all the passion and energy of these luminaries. Featuring searing solos, spacious exhalations and an unparalleled dynamic that truly elevates the classics of two of rock’s greatest figures. www.starkpark.com – No Tickets Needed.
COMING SOON:
LIVING TOGETHER / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / August 8-10 – DIRECT/x
by Alan Ayckbourn / This classic British comedy follows charming, compulsive philanderer Norman and five other characters over one weekend at a country house in England. The play explores the interwoven lives of three couples dealing with themes of love, infidelity, and personal aspiration. The narrative centers around Annie, who grapples with her feelings for Norman, the husband of her sister Ruth, while also interacting with her brother-in-law Reg and the socially awkward veterinarian Tom. Although part of a trilogy of connected stories, “Living Together” stands alone as it’s own adventure! www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
Be sure to visit ManchesterInkLink.com for the full ENTERTAINMENT REPORT and The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town!