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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
- Chris Taylor / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Danie Sven / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- D-Comp / The Village Trestle (Goffstown) / 6pm
- Ralph Allen / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Ian Archibold / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Freddie Catalfo / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Heather Ann Duo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- John Chouinard / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Ken Clark / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Justin Jordan / Copper Door (Bedford)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
- Jessica Olson / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Justin Bethune / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Matt Jackson / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Peter Pappas / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Dave Clark / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ryan Williamson / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- The Regular Gents / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Mikey G / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
- Jamie Hughes / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Tim Kelly / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Small Town Stranded / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Ralph Allen / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Polkadot Cadaver / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
- Chase Clark / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
- Matt Litzinger / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Matt Jackson / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Paul Gormley / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Brian Gray / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Cody Knapp / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Houston Bernard / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Dave Zangri / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Code 4 / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Chiburi, Lesotho, A World Worth Burning / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- Chad Lamarsh Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- Sunday Ave / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Wiki 3 / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
- Nate Comp / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- xCara / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 2pm
- Charlie Chronopoulos Duo / 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, NOVEMBER 6th
END OF THE LINE / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
In 2025, END OF THE LINE will be celebrating the Allman Brothers Band’s music from 1970 in honor of its 55th anniversary, and presenting our SONGS FROM THE IDLEWILD GARAGE TOUR. This will pay homage to the recordings of the historic Idlewild South album (featuring such staples as ‘Midnight Rider’ and ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed’) and Live at Ludlow Garage 1970 (includes epic versions of ‘Dreams’, and one of the most incredible ‘Mountain Jam’s’ ever recorded!). End of the Lines’ setlist will feature them performing for the first time such songs like the Ludlow highlight ‘I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts of Town’ and Idlewild’s ‘Leave My Blues At Home’. In 1970, the Allman Brothers Band developed into the band they were destined to be, defining their sound over a relentless tour schedule of over 300 shows. End of the Line looks forward to returning this timeless material to the mainstream and to their ever growing fanbase across the country, where the road truly does go on forever! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
SYMPHONY NH JAZZ QUARTET / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Step into a world where classic meets contemporary. City Lights & Blue Nights is a soulful journey through jazz and American standards—reimagined with elegance, edge, and effortless groove. From smoky ballads to swinging rhythms, the Symphony NH Jazz Quartet brings new life to timeless tunes in an unforgettable night of music under the glow of city lights. Let the night take you. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
STORY OF A SONG / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
STORY OF A SONG: A 90s Unplugged Experience. This is what happens when four supercool ‘90s bands let their singers hang out together to play some songs and tell some stories…the songs you remember singing along with, the stories behind them that you didn ’ t know, and always a few good surprises. “Story of a Song” is a 90s unplugged experience that you do not want to miss featuring Chris Barron from Spin Doctors, Brian Vander Ark from The Verve Pipe, Vinnie Dombroski from Sponge, and John Hampson from Nine Days. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
VYNTYGE SKYNYRD / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Join us on November 6th at LaBelle Winery Derry for a night of southern rock music with Vyntyge Skynyrd! At a Vyntyge Skynyrd concert you will hear all the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd favorites and classics such as: Sweet Home Alabama, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, and of course you can yell “FREEBIRD” all you like because you will in fact get it! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
JEOPARDY GONE WILD LIVE SHOW! R RATED Game Show / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
We are hosting a LIVE R-rated JEOPARDY GONE WILD LIVE SHOW! Everyone is invited to play, simply add your team to the group selection pot or if you want to play on a randomly selected team, put your name in the individual player pot! From there, our professional host with all the classic bells, and whistles. The game/answers will be on the big screen for a truly unique and visually awesome night. The laughs will be non-stop even if you aren’t playing! You can expect about 6 or more 15-minute rounds. The host will keep track of the top two teams with the highest point totals and do a sudden-death face-off! www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
THE BODYGUARD / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / Through November 16 – DIRECT/x
BASED ON THE SMASH-HIT FILM WITH THE MOST AWARDED SOUNDTRACK OF ALL TIME!
THE BODYGUARD: The Musical brings the breathtaking romance and heart-pounding suspense of the blockbuster movie to life on stage. Former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer is hired to protect global superstar Rachel Marron from a mysterious stalker—but neither expects to fall for the other in the process. This West End sensation features one of the most celebrated soundtracks ever—winner of multiple GRAMMY® Awards and packed with Whitney Houston’s greatest hits, including:
“Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and the chart-topping anthem “I Will Always Love You.” Don’t miss this powerful, romantic thriller that will leave you breathless and singing all the way home. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
DAMN THE TORPEDOS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Damn The Torpedoes delivers an authentic and electrifying tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, capturing the signature riffs, harmonies, and essence of the music with precision. While staying true to the heart of Petty’s sound, the band also adds fresh, in-the-moment twists that make each performance unique. Audiences can’t help but sing along, dance, and reminisce about the legendary artist’s enduring legacy. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
COMEDY AT COURT STREET / Court Street Theatre (Nashua) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
A special comedy presentation at the Court Street Theatre, located at 14 Court St, Nashua, NH, featuring Steve Bjork, Emily Ruskowski, and Zach Valencia! From flipping mozzarella sticks in a Boston comedy club to touring nationwide, Steve Bjork has become a polished veteran of the competitive Boston scene. His comedy is sharp, smart, and always funny — with a clean style that sets him apart from the crowd. Emily Ruskowski is a Boston-based standup comedian. She has performed across the country and participated in several comedy festivals. In 2015, she was named after one of the Comedy Studio’s Comics in Residence and opened for Maria Bamford at the Wilbur. Zach Valencia has been performing stand up for over 4 years, he was a 2x finalist in the New England’s Funniest Comedian Competition, Winner of the South Shore Comedy Clash, Semi-Finalist in Last Comix Standing, and is a regular performer at Nick’s Comedy Stop, The Comedy Connection, Boston Comedy Club, Steve Sweeney’s Comedy Den, & Comix Roadhouse. Zach provides adult humor without controversy, ranging from the absurdity of his previous day jobs to self deprecating personal stories about his life. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774
LIVE AND LET DIE – THE MUSIC OF PAUL McCARTNEY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
The critically-acclaimed show ‘Live and Let Die’ featuring Tony Kishman, veteran of the Broadway smash hit musical “Beatlemania”, is a dynamic full multimedia Concert Production that has set high performance standards as it celebrates the music of Paul McCartney. Hailed by the media as “The Quintessential Paul McCartney” – Tony has performed to audiences worldwide and is regarded by “Beatlemaniacs” as the world’s best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike and with an amazing line-up of world class musicians; the show continues to gather glowing reviews and sell out major venues across the US. With state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a note-perfect, visually accurate recreation, you’ll hear hit songs from the Beatles catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works including: ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Jet’, ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Live And Let Die’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘My Love’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’, ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’, ‘Silly Love Songs’ and many more… Tony Kishman never fails to have enthusiastic sell-out crowds on their feet receiving countless standing ovations from the first song to the last. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
THE 39TH ARMY BAND VETERAN’S DAY CONCERT / Capitol Center (Concord) / 4:00pm – DIRECT/x
Join us for an unforgettable and inspiring performance by New Hampshire’s own 39th Army Band.
The 90-minute audio visual experience will also feature some of the best civilian musicians in the State, as we thank veterans from all of the service branches. The performance will include a wide variety of music genres including: rock, country, pop, jazz, and of course, patriotic classics. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
THE FREESE BROTHERS – SALUTE TO VETERANS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 2:00pm – DIRECT/x
A Salute to Veterans Celebration Featuring The Freese Brothers Big Band Celebrating the Music of the Greatest Generation. Join us for a tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country overseas and on the home front as we honor Veterans of all conflicts and recognize each branch of the Armed Forces. This special event features The Freese Brothers Big Band, bringing to life the timeless Big Band Sound that inspired the Greatest Generation. The Freese Brothers Big Band will perform selections that capture the spirit of the Greatest Generation—those who served, those who supported, and those who came home to rebuild. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
NH JAZZ ORCHESTRA – SWINGIN’ TO VICTORY! /Dana Center (Manchester) 4:00pm DIRECT/x
Sunday, November 9th at 4pm Dana Center DIRECT/x
SWINGIN’ TO VICTORY!
A BIG BAND SALUTE TO THE GREATEST GENERATION
Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Starring the 19-piece band
Clayton “Skip” Poole, Music Director
Featuring Vocalist
TAYLOR O’DONNELL
With Dancers from the
AARON TOLSON INSTITUTE OF DANCE
This Veteran’s Day weekend, take a heartfelt journey back to the 1940’s as we honor the heroes of World War II with a swingin’ celebration of the music that uplifted a nation and marched us to victory. In tribute to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the NH Jazz Orchestra, special guest vocalist Taylor O’Donnell, and dancers from the Institute bring to life the timeless sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Duke Ellington, and more – the very soundtrack of the ‘Greatest Generation’! Join us for an unforgettable evening of soaring harmonies, driving rhythms, and dazzling visual flair in this USO-style spectacle as we salute those who served with the power and joy of America’s Big Band Era. From “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” to “In the Mood” this is more than a concert – it’s a stirring salute to the veterans who shaped our nation’s history and the music that carried us through with courage, unity, and the enduring spirit of freedom.
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