The Holiday Gig — 11/12/2026

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On the cover

Even before we start planning our Thanksgiving meals, the season of holiday music has begun. In this week’s cover story, Michael Witthaus talks to musicians with packed line-ups of holiday-themed performances in the coming weeks and suggests some of the shows you can check out.

Also on the cover Find Michael’s discussion with Goodnight Moonshine ahead of their Friday show at the Word Barn on page 22, along with the Concert listings of other shows this weekend. Find music at area restaurants and breweries in the Music This Week on page 24. John Fladd gets the details about Once Upon a Pie in Goffstown in the story on page 16. Michael also talks with the theater company mixing Shakespeare and cocktails on page 13.

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