• Song circle: A monthly evening of original music preceded by wine tasting, Songwriter RoundUp is hosted by Katie Dobbins playing some of her own songs, along with the return of singer-songwriter Temple Mountain, and Molly Shuvani, whose powerful voice gives her original songs like “Pebble In The Pond” a hymn-like quality. Several are on Soundcloud and worth a listen or two. Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, hermitwoods.com.
• Snowy turn: Spending a weekend in ski country, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners kick off winter carnival with a headlining show that’s free to active-duty military and veterans. The following night they’ll preside over apres ski at Ragged Mountain and wrap up with another Franklin set, accompanied by Andrew Mason McIntosh and Will Hatch. Friday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Ski Area, 266 Flaghole Road, Franklin, $15, $10 ages 6-17, kierbyrnes.com.
• Goth show: A fraternal falling out fractured doomy Gene Loves Jezebel into two bands led by identical twins Jay and Michael Aston. This happened in the late 1980s, and though the two reunited briefly in 1997, the rift remains, along with a need to clarify which version of the group is playing when a concert happens. At an upcoming local one, Michael will be the brother in charge. Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., Jewel Music Venue, 61 Canal St., Manchester, $12 and up at promotix.com.
• Prawn act: Connecticut improv rock quartet Big Shrimp formed just a couple of years ago but is already garnering attention. Grateful Web included them in the Top 12 Upcoming Jam Bands for 2026, lauding, “pure heat: long sets, huge grooves, and a rhythm section that feels like it could carry an entire block party by itself.” Twiddle’s Ryan Dempsey joins them for a local show. Saturday, Jan. 31, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., Shaskeen Pub, 909 Elm St., Manchester, $23 at eventbrite.com.
• New face: Promising a different show with local material every night, Kathy Griffin returns to New Hampshire with a grateful outlook after a harrowing few years. Sunday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, $49 and up at ccanh.com.