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Music this week – 22/01/20
Thursday, Jan. 20
Bedford
Copper Door: Clint Lapointe, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.
Concord
Area 23: Paul Driscoll, 7 p.m.; Ryan Williamson, 8 p.m.; April Cushman, 9 p.m.
Hermanos: Craig Fahey, 6:30 p.m.
Derry
Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.
LaBelle Winery: The Joshua Tree, 6:30 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Chris Fraga, 7 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Max Sullivan, 5 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: Jennifer Mitchell, 6 p.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Ross McGinnes, 6 p.m.
L Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; Karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Wally’s: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.
Whym: music bingo, 6 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102: Karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: karaoke with DJ Jason, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Stumble Inn: Mica Peterson Duo, 7 p.m.
Manchester
Angel City: open mic with Jonny Friday, 8 p.m.
Currier: Old Tom and The Lookouts, 5 p.m.
Fratello’s: Austin McCarthy, 5:30 p.m.
KC’s: Jessica Olson, 6 p.m.
Strange Brew: Becca Myari, 8 p.m.
Meredith
Giuseppe’s: Joel Cage, 6 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Chris Powers, 5:30 p.m.
Milford
Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
Fratello’s: Johnny Angel, 5:30 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: Dave Gerard & Tim Theriault, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.
Salem
Copper Door: Chad Lamarsh, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Take Two, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 21
Brookline
Alamo: Robert Allwarden, 4:30 p.m.
Concord
Area 23: The Blues Express, 8 p.m.
Deerfield
Lazy Lion: NKM, 6 p.m.
Derry
Fody’s: Joe Macdonald, 8 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Johnny Angel, 8 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Jack Shea, 5 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: BassTastic Duo, 6 p.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Don Severance, 6 p.m.
The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.
L Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Wally’s: KICK, 9 p.m.
Whym: Corinna Savien, 6:30 p.m.
Henniker
Pats Peak: Charlie Chronopolous, 6 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102 Tavern: karaoke with George Bisson, 8 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Tower Hill Tavern: DJ Kadence with karaoke, 8 p.m.
Londonderry
Coach Shop: Ralph Allen, 6 p.m.
Stumble Inn: Another Shot, 8 p.m.
Manchester
Angel City: musical bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Austin Worthington, 9 p.m.
Backyard Brewery: Maddi Ryan, 6 p.m.
Bonfire: live music, 9 p.m.
Derryfield: Souled Out Show Band, 9 p.m.
The Foundry: Ryan Williamson, 6 p.m.
Fratello’s: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.
Murphy’s: Steve Haidaichuk, 9:30 p.m.
South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Strange Brew: Mica’s Groove Train, 9 p.m.
To Share Brewery: Kevin Horan, 6:30 p.m.
Meredith
Twin Barns: Justin Cohn, 5 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Marc Apostolides, 6 p.m.
Milford
Pasta Loft: Road House, 9 p.m.
Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O with karaoke, 9 p.m.
Nashua
Boston Billiards: Max Sullivan, 5 p.m.
Fody’s: Marlena Phillips, 7 p.m.
Fratello’s: Josh Foster, 6 p.m.
New Boston
Molly’s: live music, 7 p.m.
New Market
Stone Church: Amulus with The Chops, 9 p.m.
Northfield
Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
Gas Light: Max Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.
Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.
Thirsty Moose: Eric Marcs & Solid Ground, 9 p.m.; Dom Colizzi, 9 p.m.
Salem
Jocelyn’s: Brian Walker, 9 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Midnight Sound Society, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 22
Alton Bay
Dockside: Tim T, 8 p.m.
Auburn
Auburn Pitts: live music, 7 p.m.
Bow
Chen Yang Li: Chris Lester, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: The Incidentals, 5 p.m.
Concord
Craft Brewing: Paul Driscoll, 3 p.m.
Hermanos: Lucas Gallo, 6:30 p.m.
Penuche’s: The Special Guests, 7 p.m.
Deerfield
Lazy Lion: live music, 7 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Rob & Jody, 8 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Chris Cyrus, 1 p.m.; Tim Parent, 5 p.m.
Shooters: Max Sullivan, 6:30 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: Justin Cohn, 6 p.m.
Hampton
The Goat: MB Padfield, 9 p.m.
L Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Wally’s: Jonny Friday Band, 9 p.m.
Whym: Pete Peterson, 6:30 p.m.
Henniker
Pats Peak: Karen Grenier, 5 p.m.
Hudson
Luk’s: Ryan Williamson, 6 p.m.
Lynnn’s 102 Tavern: Off the Record, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: Time Bandits, 8 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Coach Shop: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.
Stumble Inn: Acoustic Tandem, 3 p.m.; Mt. Pleasant Band, 8 p.m.
Manchester
Backyard Brewery: Mikey G, 6 p.m.
Derryfield: Last Kid Picked, 8 p.m.
Elm Street House of Pizza: Brian Walker, 7 p.m.
Fratello’s: Tim Kierstead, 6 p.m.
The Foundry: Kimayo, 6 p.m.
The Goat: Paul Wolstencroft, 9 a.m.; KICK, 9 p.m.
Great North Aleworks: Kevin Horan, 3 p.m.
McIntyre: Paul Lussier, 5 p.m.
Murphy’s: Zach Newbould, 9:30 p.m.
Strange Brew: South Michigan Avenue, 9 p.m.
To Share Brewery: Drag Queen Bingo, 3 p.m.
Meredith
Twin Barns: Malcolm Salls, 5 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Marc Apostolides, 6 p.m.
Milford
Pasta Loft: The Pop Farmers, 9 p.m.
Nashua
Fratello’s: Lou Antonucci, 6 p.m.
Liquid Therapy: Brian Wall, 6 p.m.
White Birch Brewing: Chad Verbeck, 3 p.m.
New Boston
Molly’s: live music, 7 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: Henley Douglas, 9 p.m.
Portsmouth
Gas Light: Jordan Quinn, 9:30 p.m.
The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.
Thirsty Moose: Ben Lyons, 9 p.m.; Redline, 9 p.m.
Rochester
Revolution Tap & Grill: Joe McDonald, 1 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Francoix Simard, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 23
Alton Bay
Dockside: Matt & Steve, Wooden Nickels, 4 p.m.
Bedford
Copper Door: Marc Apostolides, 11 a.m.
Brookline
Alamo: Chris Powers, 4:30 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: WoodWind & Whiskey, 11 a.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Steve Sibulkin, 6 p.m.
L Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Whym: Max Sullivan with Anthony LiPetri, 3 p.m.
Hudson
Lynnn’s: Vinyl Legion, 5 p.m.
Laconia
Belknap Mill: open mic, 2 p.m.
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.
Nashua
Stella Blu: Bend and Brew, 10:30 a.m.
Northfield
Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.
Salem
Copper Door: Nate Comp, 11 a.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Pete Massa, 8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 24
Hudson
The Bar: karaoke with Phil
Gilford
Patrick’s Pub: open mic w/ Paul Luff, 6 p.m.
Hampton
L Street: karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.
Manchester
Fratello’s: Phil Jacques, 5:30 p.m.
The Goat: live band karaoke, 8 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Doug Thompson, 5:30 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.
Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
The Goat: musical bingo, 7 p.m.; Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.
Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Concord
Hermanos: Paul Bourgelais, 6:30 p.m.
Tandy’s: open mic night, 8 p.m.
Hampton
L Street: karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Shane’s: music bingo, 7 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: line dancing, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Fratello’s: Doug Mitchell, 5:30 p.m.
The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.
KC’s Rib Shack: Paul & Nate open mic, 7 p.m.
Strange Brew: David Rousseau, 7 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Justin Cohn, 5:30 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: musical bingo, 8 p.m.
Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Seabrook Idol, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Concord
Area 23: open mic, 6 p.m.
Hermanos: Brian Booth, 6:30 p.m.
Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.
Derry
Amphora: Ted Solovicos, 6 p.m.
Hampton
Bogie’s: open mic, 7 p.m.
L Street: karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.
Wally’s: Chris Toler, 7 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102: Under Raps, 7 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Fratello’s: Jeff Mrozek, 5:30 p.m.
The Goat: country line dancing, 7 p.m.
Stark Brewing: Cox Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Strange Brew: Howard & Mike’s Acoustic Jam, 8 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Jessica Olson, 5:30 p.m.
Milford
Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.
Nashua
Fratello’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: Rhosalyn Williams, 12 p.m.
Rochester
Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Fred Elsworth, 7 p.m.
Somersworth
Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 27
Bedford
Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.
Concord
Hermanos: Brian Booth, 6:30 p.m.
Derry
Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Chad Verbeck, 5 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: D-Comp Duo, 6 p.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Just the Two of Us, 6 p.m.
Wally’s: Chris Toler, 6 p.m.; Joe Samba, 9 p.m.
Whym: music bingo, 6 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: karaoke with DJ Jason, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Belknap Mill: Palomino Motel, 7 p.m.
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Stumble Inn: Mugsy Duo, 7 p.m.
Manchester
Currier: Kevin Horan, 5 p.m.
Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.
KC’s: Joanie Cicatelli, 6 p.m.
Strange Brew: Jam Tomorrow, 8 p.m.
To Share Brewery: Ted Solovicos, 6:30 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Austin McCarthy, 5:30 p.m.
Tomahawk: Chad Lamarsh, 6:30 p.m.
Milford
Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
Fratello’s: Tom Rousseau, 5:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
Clipper Tavern: Max Sullivan, 9 p.m.
The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.
Salem
Copper Door: Pete Peterson, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Amanda Cote, 7 p.m.
Shows
• Dave Gererd and Tim Theriault Thursday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Stone Church
• Anthony Geraci & the Boston Blues All-Stars Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Venue
• An Evening with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m, Palace Theatre
• Red Hot Chilli Pipers Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Ambrose Akinmusire Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Friday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Fred Hersch Trio Saturday, Jan. 22, at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
• Funtcase & SweetTooth Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Jewel Music Venue
• Amulus/The Chops Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 p.m., Stone Church
• Who’s Bad (tribute to Michael Jackson) Saturday, Jan. 22, at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre
• Beechwood & Boomsoss Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord
• The Skunk Sessions Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Portland Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series Sunday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Citizen Cope Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall
• Eddie 9V Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Nicholas Payton Thursday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Juggalo Jump-Off (Insane Clown Posse tribute) Thursday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Jewel Music Venue
• Bearly Dead Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 p.m., Stone Church
• Alicia Olatuja Quintet Friday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues
• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Friday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Keb’Mo’ Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Music Hall
• Classic Stones Live Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Brandon “Taz” Niederauer Saturday, Jan. 29, 7:30, Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues
• The Bulkheads/Adrienne Mack-Davis/Villains Row Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Superunknown: A Tribute to Chris Cornell Saturday, Jan, 29, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Rachel & Vilray Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall
• Blitzkid The Reunion Kickoff Tour Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Jewel
• Joel Ross Quintet Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Juston Cohn & Dario Castro Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Stone Church
• Mike Block Trio Thursday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Stone Church
• Shemekia Copeland Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Foreigners Journey (tribute to Foreigner and Journey) Thursday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre
• King Solomon Hicks Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• The Soggy Po’ Boys Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Enter the Haggis Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord
• Phil Vassar Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Cowboy Junkies Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall
• Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• The Brother Brothers Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, Concord
• Cash Unchained — The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Cap Center
• Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Lucky Chops Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz
• Sister Dee & Dis N’ Dat Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre — Aqualung 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Mike Dawes and Yasmin Williams Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord
• Pink Talking Fish (Pink Floyd/Talking Heads/Phish tribute band) Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall
• Taylor O’Donnell Monday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Johnson Theatre, UNH Durham
• Bird Friend/Mike Cote Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Stone Church
• Peter Parcek Band Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues
Wheels on the trail
Bike the Windham Rail Trail — yes, even in winter
By James LeBoeuf
James LeBoeuf is a local outdoor enthusiast, writer and musician. He grew up in the southern New Hampshire region and seeks out nature wherever he can find it. Below, he shares his appreciation for the Windham Rail Trail.
The Windham Rail Trail is a true local gem of southern New Hampshire.
Situated between Route 28, Route 111 and North Lowell Road in Windham, it offers a welcome respite from the rigors of the commerce of Route 28 as it travels up out of Massachusetts and into Salem. It is a haven for all outdoor activities that don’t require a motor, as no motorized vehicles are allowed. And one of its most popular uses is biking — which you can do even in the dead of winter.
Life of the trail
First, a little history. (I gathered my information from the Windham Rail Trail Alliance website, windhamrailtrail.org, and from nashuacitystation.org.)
The Windham Rail Trail started out like all of the other rail trails, as a railroad. From 1847 to 1849 a project was undertaken to build a rail line to facilitate movement of products between two then mill cities — Manchester, New Hampshire and Lawrence, Mass. This section was part of a new connection as there already existed a Salem portion and a Derry portion. The Windham section proved to be very costly as much land needed to be filled in to bring the surrounding lowlands up to grade and to also bore through the long granite ledges that stood in the way. This line operated until 1980, when it was abandoned and the rails were removed for scrap.
Here is where the story starts for us rail trailers. In 2003 the State of New Hampshire called for a citizens advisory committee to develop an off-road travel way along the Interstate 93 corridor. The initial idea was to develop a path that ran all the way to Concord that would encourage ways other than an automobile to head north. The Salem, Windham and Derry rail beds proved to be perfect for this. The decision was made to pave the trails to make them more usable and much easier to maintain. Together with the partially paved Salem trail and the Derry trail this forms the longest paved rail trail in the state.
Get biking
When I was growing up there were a few neighborhood daredevils I knew who even in the snow would take out their trusty bikes and slip and slide around. Usually it was a short-lived adventure as the cold and snow took over. Let’s face it, those skinny-wheeled 10-speeds of old were dry-weather machines.
Today there are all sorts of bikes made for all-season use: Think fat tire bikes. These sturdy bikes along with light and warm clothing keep the biking fun going even when the snows grace the trails. More than once I heard the familiar call of “ on your left!,” which is an alert that a cyclist is approaching faster than you are traveling and wants to pass, while I was cross-country skiing. The Windham Rail Trail is truly a four-season all-weather place.
There is more than one way to access the Windham Rail Trail but I find the best starting point to be off North Lowell Road in the Windham Depot section of Windham.
You can access this off both Route 111 and Route 28. The way off Route 111 on North Lowell Road winds along a wooded stretch passing equine farms and fields until it comes into the depot proper. As you round a curve you will see the Windham Junction gift shop. They serve a nice pre-ride breakfast or a post-ride lunch.
As you pass the store on your left old C16 comes into view. C16 is a restored caboose from the heyday of the railroad. Across the street is an ample parking lot. As you head out onto the trail proper look off to your right and down into the wood. You will see remnants of a mill stream cutting through the mire and granite. This stream passes under the trail and will feed the many marshes and ponds you will see. As you enter the trail, trees arch overhead and woods line both sides.
Nature & wildlife
The trail is overall flat with some slight grades, but none that would be considered a true hill. Proceeding down the trail the waters open on the left as serene marshes, at times right at trailside, at other times down below the grade. One of the most intriguing aspects of the trails are the granite “tunnels” the trail passes through. These are not truly tunnels as they have no roof but instead are steep granite walls that rise up right off both sides of the trail. These are vestiges of the rail line. The fact that they had to cut through so much granite to lay the rail bed down creates a treasure for us today. In winter intricate ice sculptures form from the waters that flow through holes in the stone. And keep your eyes open for the varied wildlife that can be found here. You can spot many varieties of waterfowl, hawks, fisher cats and deer. Early on the trail I did spot a beaver dam that created a small pond and a bit of a fast-water stream.
There are many side trails that veer off if you are inclined to explore. Most any day of the week during any season you can find a wide variety of people enjoying the peace of the woods and the fresh air, from parents with children taking a walk to folks walking dogs to well-suited cyclists on top-tier bikes.
With only two road crossings the trail is different from most. If you are seeking exercise either vigorous or moderate or just need to shake that cabin fever, the Windham Rail Trail can accommodate.
Featured photo: Courtesy photo.
Return of the big pour – 01/13/22
Music this week – 22/01/13
Thursday, Jan. 13
Bedford
Copper Door: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.
Hermanos: Chris Peters, 6:30 p.m.
Concord
Area 23: karaoke with DJ Dicey, 8 p.m.
Hermanos: Chris Peters, 6:30 p.m.
Derry
Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Tim Theriault, 7 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Artty Francouer, 5 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: Paul Lussier, 6 p.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Barry Brearly, 6 p.m.
Wally’s: Chris Toler, 6 p.m.
Whym: music bingo, 6 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: karaoke with DJ Jason, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Stumble Inn: D-Comp, 7 p.m.
Manchester
Angel City: open mic, 8 p.m.
Currier: Paul Nelson, 5 p.m.
Fratello’s: Jodee Frawlee, 5:30 p.m.
KC’s: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.
Strange Brew: Peter Higgins, 8 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.
Milford
Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
Fratello’s: Jeff Mrozek, 5:30 p.m.
Stella Blu: Par 3, 7 p.m.
Salem
Copper Door: Jon-Paul Royer, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Fred Elsworth, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 14
Auburn
Auburn Pitts: Tina J & Nuff Said Band, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: Joey Clark, 4:30 p.m.
Concord
Area 23: Claire Bridgewater, 6 p.m.; Drum Shark & the Guppies, 8 p.m.
Penuche’s: Lamont Smooth, 8 p.m.
Deerfield
Lazy Lion: live music, 7 p.m.
Derry
Fody’s: Evan Jamieson, 8 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Lisa & Nate, 8 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: Dan Carter, 6 p.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Rico Barr Duo, 6 p.m.
The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.
Wally’s: Nonpoint, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: Bite the Bullet, 8 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Tower Hill Tavern: DJ Kadence karaoke, 8 p.m.
Londonderry
Coach Shop: Jeff Mrozek, 6 p.m.
Stumble Inn: Small Town Stranded, 8 p.m.
Manchester
Angel City: musical bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Bonfire: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.
Derryfield: Off the Record, 9 p.m.
The Foundry: Justin Cohn, 6 p.m.
Fratello’s: Paul Lussier, 6 p.m.
Murphy’s: Mike & John, 9:30 p.m.
South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Strange Brew: Mica’s Groove Train, 9 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Joanie Cicatelli, 6 p.m.
Milford
Pasta Loft: The Slakas, 9 p.m.
Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O with karaoke, 9 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: Joe Macdonald, 7 p.m.
Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 6 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: EJ Ouellette & Crazy Maggy, 8 p.m.
Northfield
Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
Gas Light: Ralph Allen, 9:30 p.m.
Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.
Rochester
Mitchell Hill: Mica Peterson Duo, 6 p.m.
Seabrook
Chop Shop: Whiskey Tango, 8 p.m.
Red’s: Pete Massa, 7 p.m.
Stratham
Tailgate Tavern: Chad Verbeck, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15
Alton Bay
Dock Side: Matt & Steve & Wooden Nickels, 8 p.m.
Auburn
Auburn Pitts: Tapedeck Heroez, 7 p.m.
Bow
Chen Yang Li: Andrew Geano, 7 p.m.
Brookline
Alamo: April Cushman, 5 p.m.
Concord
Area 23: Bluegrass Jam with Ross Arnold, 2 p.m.; Stoned Wasp, 8 p.m.
Craft Brewing: Mikey G, 3 p.m.
Hermanos: John Franzosa, 6:30 p.m.
Deerfield
Lazy Lion: live music, 7 p.m.
Epping
Telly’s: Jonny Friday Duo, 8 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Douglas James, 1 p.m.; Rich Amorim, 5 p.m.
Goffstown
Village Trestle: Chris Powers, 6 p.m.
Hampton
The Goat: Brooks Hubbard, 9 p.m.
Wally’s: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.
Whym: Lyz Ridgely, 6:30 p.m.
Hudson
Lynnn’s 102 Tavern: Under Cover, 8 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: Cry Uncle, 8 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Coach Shop: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.
Stumble Inn: live music, 8 p.m.
Manchester
Backyard Brewery: Ken Budka, 6 p.m.
Derryfield: Alex Roy, 8 p.m.
Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 6 p.m.
The Foundry: Eric Marcs, 6 p.m.
The Goat: InsideOut, 9 p.m.
Great North Aleworks: Max Sullivan, 3 p.m.
McIntyre Ski: Joanie Cicatelli, 5 p.m.
Murphy’s: Swipe Right, 9:30 p.m.
Strange Brew: Jake Pardee & Friends, 9 p.m.
Meredith
Giuseppe’s: André Balazs, 5:30 p.m.
Twin Barns: Josh Foster, 5 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Jessica Olson, 6 p.m.
Milford
Pasta Loft: Off the Record, 9 p.m.
Nashua
Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.
Liquid Therapy: McKinley’s Mood, 6 p.m.
Millyard Brewery: Ryan Williamson, 4 p.m.
New Boston
Molly’s: Joe Birch, 7 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: Beau Sasser Trio, 9 p.m.
Portsmouth
Gas Light: Rebecca Turmel, 9:30 p.m.
The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.
The Press Room: Band of Killers, 9 p.m.
Thirsty Moose: Tenderheds, 9 p.m.
Seabrook
Chop Shop: MoneyKat’s, 8:30 p.m.
Red’s: Francoix Simard, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16
Alton Bay
Dockside: Bill Noland, 4 p.m.
Bedford
Copper Door: Nate Comp, 11 a.m.
Brookline
Alamo: Rebecca Turmel, 4:30 p.m.
Exeter
Sawbelly: Alan Roux, 11 a.m.
Hampton
CR’s: Joy of Sax, 6 p.m.
Whym: Ryan Williamson, 1 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102 Tavern: Basstastic Duo, 5 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.
Nashua
Stella Blu: The Incidentals, 4 p.m.
Northfield
Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.
Salem
Copper Door: Phil Jakes, 11 a.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Birchwood Blaze, 8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 17
Concord
Area 23: Irish music, 6 p.m.
Hudson
The Bar: karaoke with Phil
Gilford
Patrick’s Pub: open mic w/ Paul Luff, 6 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.
Manchester
Fratello’s: Phil Jacques, 5:30 p.m.
The Goat: live band karaoke, 8 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.
Fratello’s: Chris Powers, 5:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
The Goat: musical bingo, 7 p.m.; Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.
Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Concord
Hermanos: Kid Pinky, 6:30 p.m.
Tandy’s: open mic night, 8 p.m.
Hampton
Shane’s: music bingo, 7 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: line dancing, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.
The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.
KC’s Rib Shack: Paul & Nate open mic, 7 p.m.
Strange Brew: David Rousseau, 7 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Austin McCarthy, 5:30 p.m.
Nashua
Fody’s: musical bingo, 8 p.m.
Fratello’s: Doug Mitchell, 5:30 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Seabrook Idol, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Concord
Area 23: open mic, 6 p.m.
Hermanos: Kid Pinky, 6:30 p.m.
Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.
Hampton
Bogie’s: open mic, 7 p.m.
Wally’s: Chris Toler, 7 p.m.
Hudson
Lynn’s 102: Carter on Guitar, 7 p.m.
Kingston
Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.
Laconia
Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.
Manchester
Angel City: Extinction AD & Rhythm of Fear, 8 p.m.
Fratello’s: John Chouinard, 5:30 p.m.
Goat: line dancing, 7 p.m.
Stark: Cox Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Strange Brew: Howard & Mike’s Acoustic Jam, 8 p.m.
Merrimack
Homestead: Ralph Allen, 5:30 p.m.
Milford
Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.
Nashua
Fratello’s: Justin Cohn, 5:30 p.m.
Newmarket
Stone Church: Tyler Allgood, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.
Rochester
Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.
Seabrook
Red’s: Adam Matthew, 7 p.m.
Somersworth
Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.
Shows
• Karrin Allyson Friday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• EJ Oulette and Crazy Maggie/Carol Coronis Friday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Blood, Sweat & Tears Saturday, Jan. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre
• Recycled Percussion Saturday, Jan. 15, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Music Hall
• Enox/The War Within/Tactiles/Okami Saturday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Jewel Music Venue
• Vanessa Collier Saturday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
• Dueling Pianos Saturday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Franklin Opera House
• Morgan James Saturday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre
• Beau Sasser Trio/Slack Tide Saturday, Jan. 15, 9 p.m., Stone Church
• Beatlejuice Saturday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Tom Chapin Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
• Dave Gererd and Tim Theriault Thursday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Stone Church
• Anthony Geraci & the Boston Blues All-Stars Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Venue
• An Evening with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m, Palace Theatre
• Red Hot Chili Pipers Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Ambrose Akinmusire Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Friday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• Fred Hersch Trio Saturday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
• Funtcase & SweetTooth Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Jewel
• Amulus/The Chops Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 p.m., Stone Church
• Who’s Bad (tribute to Michael Jackson) Saturday, Jan. 22, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre
• Beechwood & Boomsoss Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord
• The Gilmour Project Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Tupelo
• The Skunk Sessions Saturday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Portland Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series Sunday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Citizen Cope Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall
• Eddie 9V Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Nicholas Payton Thursday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Juggalo Jump-Off (Insane Clown Posse tribute) Thursday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Jewel Music Venue
• Bearly Dead Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 p.m., Stone Church
• Alicia Olatuja Quintet Friday, January 28, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues
• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Friday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Keb’Mo’ Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Music Hall
• Brandon “Taz” Niederauer Saturday, Jan. 29, 7:30, Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues
• The Bulkheads/Adrienne Mack-Davis/Villains Row Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m., Stone Church
• Rachel & Vilray Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall
• Blitzkid The Reunion Kickoff Tour Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Jewel
• Joel Ross Quintet Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Shmeika Copeland Thursday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Foreigners Journey (tribute to Foreigner and Journey) Thursday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre
• King Solomon Hicks Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
• Enter the Haggis Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord
• Phil Vassar Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey
• Cowboy Junkies Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall
Framing the discussion
by Fred Bramante
The subject of critical race theory (CRT) has been raised and fought over in school districts all over our country. Many parents, teachers and school board members are interested in finding a way to teach American history that includes our shortcomings. For over a year, this challenge has divided communities, often resulting in threats and even outright violence. Those arguing for a more accurate history curriculum often appear as trying to make America look bad, make white folks look bad, and instill guilt in schoolchildren. While I am no expert on CRT, I am a proud American who believes that there needs to be a way to discuss this important issue in which everybody stays at the table. I believe I have a solution. I am proposing the development of a curriculum for teaching about race and equity issues that is rooted in American pride.
I am a first-generation Italian-American whose ancestors and millions of other immigrants have been greeted by the Statue of Liberty since 1884, less than two decades after the Civil War was fought over ending slavery, with the words “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These words make me proud of my country and how it was rooted in principles of liberty and justice for all. That original ideal seems to play little or no role in CRT curriculum debates.
What if conversations were wrapped in America’s unending efforts to “form a more perfect union”?
I am proud that the basic concept that is America starts with “all men are created equal,” despite the fact that many of the authors of those amazing founding documents did not live up to those sacred words. But the fact that they, in essence, carved those words in stone for generations of Americans to live up to has moved the nation and the world in an ever more fair, diverse and equitable direction.
America has a long history of moving the moral universe, not only with its personal struggles over issues of racial equity but with women’s rights, LGBTQ rights and the promotion of human rights all over the world. Are America and the world where we want them to be, yet? Hell, NO! But, I, for one, am proud of America’s ongoing influence and leadership on these issues, and that’s a conversation that I believe we can have, warts included, with all of our citizens. It’s not a conversation rooted in American shame, but one rooted in American pride.
Fred Bramante is a past chairman and memtber of the New Hampshire State Board of Education. He speaks and consults on education redesign to regional, state and national organizations.