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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

news@hippopress.com

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.

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.

Music this week – 22/01/06

Thursday, Jan. 6

Bedford

Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.

Hermanos: Dave Gerard, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Pete Peterson, 7 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Chad Verbeck, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Jeff Mrozek, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Steve Sibulkin, 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: Charlie Chronopoulos, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: open mic, 8 p.m.

Currier: Alli Beaudry, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Ted Solovicos, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Becca Myari, 8 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: The Sweetbloods, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris Lester, 5:30 p.m.

Tomahawk: Joanie Cicatelli, 6:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.

Stones Social: Kevin Horan, 6 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7

Brookline

Alamo: Joe Birch, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Lucas Gallo, 8 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Joe McDonald, 7 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Mica Peterson, 8 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Rose Kula, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Bob Tirelli, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

Shane’s Texas Pit: Brian Walker, 8 p.m.

Wally’s: 7 Day Weekend, 9 p.m.

Whym: Sean Coleman, 6:30 p.m.

Henniker

Pats Peak: Justin Cohn, 6 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 with karaoke, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Shop: Chris Powers, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Jordan and Clint, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Bonfire: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Derryfield: Almost Famous, 9 p.m.

The Foundry: live music, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Fraga, 9:30 p.m.

South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Strange Brew: Ken Clark Organ Trio, 9 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Michael Bourgeois, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Austin McCarthy, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Horizon, 9 p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O with karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Doug Thompson, 6 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Jamie Saft Trio, 8 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Pete Peterson, 9:30 p.m.

Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Dave Alves, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Seabrook

Chop Shop: White Noiz, 8 p.m.

Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: The DUO, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8

Alton Bay

Dock Side: Jeff Lines, 8 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Travis Rollo, 5 p.m.

Concord

Concord Craft Brewing: Alex Cohen, 3 p.m.

Hermanos: Phil Sargent, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Doug Flood, 8:30 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Almost Famous, 8 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Brian James, 6 p.m.

Hampton

The Goat: Jonny Friday Duo, 9 p.m.

Wally’s: Maddi Ryan, 9 p.m.

Whym: Ryan Williamson, 6:30 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102 Tavern: M.F. Law, 8 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Eric Grant, 8 p.m.

Laconia

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Shop: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Bar-Hoppers Band, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: Off the Record, 9 p.m.

Derryfield: Chad LaMarsh Band, 8 p.m.

Fratello’s: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

The Goat: 7 Day Weekend, 9 p.m.

Great North Aleworks: Paul Nelson, 4 p.m.

McIntyre Ski: Clint Lapointe, 5 p.m.

Murphy’s: Joanie Cicatelli Duo, 9:30 p.m.

Strange Brew: Amorphous Band, 9 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Mt. Pleasant, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Chris Powers, 6 p.m.

Liquid Therapy: Garrett Partridge Acoustic Triune, 6 p.m.

Millyard Brewery: Adam McCauley, 4 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Sal Johnson & the Crowded Table, 9 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Liz Ridgely, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Business Time, 9 p.m.

Seabrook

Chop Shop: Doubleshot, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 9

Alton Bay

Dockside: Mikey G, 4 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Yvonne Aubert, 11 a.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Mike Freestone, 4:30 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102 Tavern: Better Left Acoustic, 5 p.m.

Laconia

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Manchester

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Steve Aubert, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: live music, 8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 10

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: Chris Powers, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Austin McCarthy, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Concord

Hermanos: State Street Combo, 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: Ryan Williamson, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s Rib Shack: Paul & Nate open mic, 7 p.m.

Strange Brew: David Rousseau, 7 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Phil Jakes, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Concord

Area 23: open mic, 6 p.m.

Hermanos: State Street Combo, 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: Old Gold, 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: Joanie Cicatelli, 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.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Paul Warnick, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Justin Cohn, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Phileep, 7 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13

Bedford

Copper Door: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

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.

Shows

• Christian Sands Quartet Thursday, Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

• Purging Sin/King’s Petition Thursday, Jan. 6, Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• James Montgomery Band Friday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

• Jamie Saft Trio Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Stone Church

• Fortune Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Recycled Percussion Saturday, Jan. 8, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Livin’ on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Saturday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Ranky Tanky Saturday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

• Get the Led Out Saturday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• 1964: The Tribute (Beatles Tribute) Sunday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Palace Theatre

• The Breathing Process/Worm Shepherd/Alukah/Begat the Nephilim Monday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., Jewel Music Venue

• Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Wednesday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

• Karrin Allyson Friday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

• Ronan Tynan (Irish Tenor) Friday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• 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

• Beatlejuice Saturday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Beau Sasser Trio/Slack Tide Saturday, Jan. 15, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• 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 Music Venue

• 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

• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Friday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Keb’Mo’ Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• 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

• Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Cash Unchained — The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Cap Center

• Mike Giradis’ Big Swingin’ Thing Saturday, Feb. 5, Flying Monkey

Music this week – 21/12/30

Thursday, Dec. 30

Bedford

Copper Door: Jordan Quinn, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jeff Mrozek, 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: Max Sullivan, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Jennifer Mitchell, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Don Severance, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

Wally’s: Chris Toler, 8 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: Rob & Jody, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: open mic, 8 p.m.

Currier: Kevin Horan, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Joanie Cicatelli, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Jessica Olson, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Clint Lapointe, 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: Austin McCarthy, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Bearly Dead, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Pete Peterson, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Pete Massa, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31

Amherst

LaBelle: Freese Brothers Big Band, 9 p.m.

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: Stuck in Time, 7 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.

Boscawen

Alan’s: Stray Dog, 8 p.m.

Bow

Chen Yang Li: DJ Kenny, 8 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Brian Weeks, 4:30 p.m.

Chichester

Flannel Tavern: Dave Graham, 6 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Faith Ann Band, 7 p.m.

Penuche’s: Felix Holt, 9 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Pop Rox, 9 p.m.

LaBelle: The Freese Brothers Big Band, 6:30 p.m.

Dover

603 Bar & Lounge: DJ Deja and Pete Vitello, 9 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Christopher Voss, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Paul Lussier, 5 p.m.

Hampton

Ashworth by the Sea: live band, DJ, 6:30 p.m.

CR’s: Rico Barr Trio, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

L Street Tavern: Craig LaGrassa, 8 p.m.

Wally’s: Down 5th, 9 p.m.

Henniker

Pats Peak: The McMurphys, 6 p.m.

Hillsborough

Hillsborough Moose Lodge: Cellar Dwellers, Superbug and Probably Cause, 6 p.m.

Hudson

Backstreet Bar & Grill: DJ Bobby Lane, 8 p.m.

Lynn’s 102: Sindicate, 8 p.m.

Nan King: Patty Shock’s Energizer Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Bite the Bullet, 8 p.m.

Laconia

The Big House: Back in the Day, 8 p.m.

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

High Octane: EXP Band, 8 p.m.

Tower Hill Tavern: DJ Kadence with karaoke, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Shop: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Swipe Right, 9 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: Everybody Wants Some (Van Halen tribute), The Hellion (Judas Priest tribute) and Calienta Pistolas, 7 p.m.

Belmont: DJ Hustle Boy, 7 p.m.

Bonfire: Martin & Kelly, 9 p.m.

Breezeway: Drag Roulette, 8 p.m.

Cercle Club: Plan B, 6 p.m.

Derryfield: Chad LaMarsh Band, 9 p.m.

Farm Bar & Grille: DJ Sammy Smoove and DJ Real Ace, 8 p.m.

The Foundry: Tyler Levs, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe & Phil Jakes, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Those Guys, 8 p.m.

Murphy’s: Dancing Madly Backwards, 9:30 p.m.

Shaskeen: DJ Myth, 8 p.m.

South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Strange Brew: One Big Soul, 8:30 p.m.

Sweeney Post: The Lexi James Band, 8 p.m.

XO Bistro: Acoustic Moxie, 6:30 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Ralph Allen, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Fatha Groove, 9 p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O with karaoke, 9 p.m.

Moultonborough

Buckey’s: Red Hat Band, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Boston Billiard Club: The Apathetics, 9 p.m.

Fody’s: Joe Wedge, 10 p.m.

Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.

Peddler’s Daughter: live DJ, 5 p.m.

Stella Blu: Austin McCarthy, 8 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: Joe Birch, 7 p.m.

New Market

Stone Church: John Medeski, 9 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Plaistow

Crow’s Nest: DJ Golo, 9 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Sean Coleman, 9:30 p.m.

Gibb’s Garage Bar: Elijah Clark, 7 p.m.

Grill 28: Dave Gerard of Truffle, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta Big Band, 7 p.m.

Statey: Max Sullivan, 8 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Mattson, 9 p.m.

Rochester

Elks Lodge: Vill Vendasi, 9 p.m.

Governors Inn: Dueling Pianos Bash, 7:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Jocelyn’s: Brian Walker, 8 p.m.

Tuscan Village: The Deviant, 8 p.m.

Seabrook

Chop Shop: Band, Inc., and Leaving Eden, 7 p.m.

Red’s: Undercover, 7 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: Alan Roux, 7 p.m.

Windham

Castleton: Joey Dion, 7 p.m.

Common Man: Karen Grenier, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 1

Brookline

Alamo: Justin Jordan, 5 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Blues Brothers, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Brian Johnson, 8 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Acoustic Moxie, 6 p.m.

Hampton

The Goat: live music, 9 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Ryan Palma, 8 p.m.

Laconia

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Shop: Clint Lapointe, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Zach Newbound Duo, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Derryfield: The Far, 8 p.m.

Fratello’s: Joanie Cicatelli, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris Powers, 6 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Lewis Goodwin, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 2

Alton Bay

Dockside: Chris O’Neill, 4 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Phil Jakes, 11 a.m.

Brookline

Alamo: live music, 4:30 p.m.

Laconia

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Manchester

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: live music, 8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 3

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: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Ryan Williamson, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4

Concord

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: Jeff Mrozek, 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: Jae Mannion, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Josh Foster, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5

Brookline

Alamo: live music, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: open mic, 6 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: Chris & Paul Belley, 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: Austin McCarthy, 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: Doug Thompson, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: The Quahogs w/Faith Ann, 7 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30

Bedford

Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: live music, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Hermanos: live music, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Pete Peterson, 7 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Chad Verbeck, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Jeff Mrozek, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Steve Sibulkin, 6 p.m.

Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 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: Charlie Chronopoulos, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Currier: Alli Beaudry, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Ted Solovicos, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Becca Myari, 8 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris Lester, 5:30 p.m.

Tomahawk: Joanie Cicatelli, 6:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7

Brookline

Alamo: live music, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Lucas Gallo, 8 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Joe Macdonald, 7 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Mica Peterson, 8 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Rose Kula, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Bob Tirelli, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

Shane’s Texas Pit: Brian Walker, 8 p.m.

Wally’s: 7 Day Weekend, 9 p.m.

Whym: Sean Coleman, 6:30 p.m.

Henniker

Pats Peak: Justin Cohn, 6 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 with karaoke, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Shop: Chris Powers, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Jordan and Clint, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Bonfire: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Derryfield: Almost Famous, 9 p.m.

The Foundry: live music, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Fraga, 9:30 p.m.

South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Strange Brew: Ken Clark Organ Trio, 9 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Austin McCarthy, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Horizon, 9 p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O with karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Doug Thompson, 6 p.m.

New Market

Stone Church: Jamie Saft Trio, 8 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Pete Peterson, 9:30 p.m.

Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Dave Alves, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Seabrook

Chop Shop: White Noiz, 8 p.m.

Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: The DUO, 7 p.m.

Shows

• Recycled Percussion Wednesday, Dec. 29, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 1, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Bearly Dead Thursdays Thursday, Dec. 30, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• Adam Ezra Group Friday, Dec. 31, 5:30 & 9 p.m., Tupelo

• Club d’Elf Friday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Friday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• Dueling Pianos Friday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m., Chunky’s Manchester

• Purging Sin/King’s Petition Thursday, January 6, Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Brooks Young Band Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Jamie Saft Trio Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Stone Church

• Fortune Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Livin’ on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Recycled Percussion Saturday, Jan. 8, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Get the Led Out Saturday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• 1964: The Tribute (Beatles Tribute) Sunday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Walter Trout Sunday, January 9, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Ronan Tynan (Irish Tenor) Friday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• 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

• 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

• Dave Gererd and Tim Theriault Thursday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Stone Church

• 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

• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Friday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• 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

• Citizen Cope Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall

• Bearly Dead Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Friday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Keb’Mo’ Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• 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

• Foreigners Journey (tribute to Foreigner and Journey) Thursday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Enter the Haggis Thursday, February 4, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Phil Vassar Friday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Cowboy Junkies Friday, February 4, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall

• Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Friday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Cash Unchained — The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Cap Center

• Mike Giradis’ Big Swingin’ Thing Saturday, Feb. 5, Flying Monkey

• 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

• Moondance: The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., The Rex Theatre

• The Highwayman Live — A Musical Tribute (tribute to the band featuring Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings) Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m, Palace Theatre

• Croce plays Croce Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Andrew North and the Rangers Thursday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Taylor O’Donnell Friday, Feb. 11, 6 and 8 p.m., The Historic Venue/Music Hall

• Bruce in the USA (Bruce Springsteen tribute band) Friday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Dana Center

• Livingston Taylor Friday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Kat Wright Saturday, Feb. 12, 6 and 8 p.m., Historic Venue/Music Hall

• Ali Beaudry’s Song Fest Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Big Blues Winter Warmer: Roomful of Blues & Joe Louis Walker Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison Tuesday, February 15, Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Eaglemania (World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band) Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Dark Desert Eagles (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band) Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Granite State Music Hall

• Jazzical Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Franklin Opera House

• Rose Tattoo with Stevie Ramone Band, Sunday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Jewel

• Sara Evans Sunday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Tupelo

• Natalie MacMaster and Donal Leahy Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Dana Center

• Alan Doyle with Chris Trapper Thursday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Rick Springfield “Stripped Down” Thursday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Natalie MacMaster Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Soggy Po’ Boys Friday, Feb 25, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Big Band of Brothers (jazz tribute to the Allman Brothers) Friday, Feb 25, 8 p.m., The Historic Theatre/Music Hall

• Lotus Lan Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Damn the Torpedoes (tribute to Tom Petty) Friday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Almost Queen (tribute to the band Queen) Saturday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Another Tequila Sunrise (tribute to the Eagles), Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Sunday, Feb. 27, 4 p.m., Music Hall

• David Wax Museum Sunday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Word Barn

• Aoife O’Donovan/Yasmin Williams Tuesday, March 1 7:30 p.m., Music Hall

• Tower of Power Thursday, March 3, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Michael Ray Friday March 4, 6 p.m., Granite State Music Hall

• Talisk Friday, March 4, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• The Tallest Man on Earth Friday, March 4, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• Talisk Friday, March 4, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Laurie Berkner Solo! “The Greatest Hits” Show Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m, Tupelo

• Celtic Angels Ireland Saturday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Neon Wave and Lovesexy Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.,

• The Brit Pack Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Arrival from Sweden (The Music of ABBA) Tuesday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 9, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• The Psychedelic Furs Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Big Mountain and Mighty Mystic Thursday, March 10, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• The Outlaws Friday, March 11, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Jake Clemons Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Stephen Marley Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Ye Vagabonds and Kalos Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Dana Center

• Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m., Music Hall

• Teddy Thompson and Jenni Muldaur Sunday, March 13, 7 p.m., Music Hall

• Memphis Jookin’ ft Lil’ Buck Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m., Cap Center

• Wishbone Ash Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Edwin McCain Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Ms. Vee and a Badass Band Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Postmodern Jukebox — The Grand Reopening Tour Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• Max Weinberg’s Jukebox Thursday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Orleans Thursday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., Dana Center

• Kesha Friday, March 25, 8 p.m., Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

• The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell Friday, March 25, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• The Four Phantoms Friday, March 25, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• String Fling Saturday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Franklin Opera House

• Top of the World — A Carpenter Tribute Sunday, March 27, 7 p.m., Tupelo

• Tommy Castro & the Painkillers Sunday, March 27, 7 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• One Night with Queen (Queen tribute) Wednesday, March 30, 8 p.m., Granite State Music Hall

• Celtic Women Celebration Thursday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Cap Center

• River Sister Friday, April 1, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Al Stewart Friday, April 1, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Heart by Heart (featuring original Heart members Steve Fossen & Michael Derosier) Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• Joe Nichols Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Cole Swindell/Travis Denning/Ashley Cook Sunday, April 3, 8 p.m., Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

• Straight No Chaser Wednesday, April 6, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Cap Center

• Colin Hay Friday, April 8, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• Tony Emmauel with special guest Yasmin Williams Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Adam Ezra Group Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage

• The Queen’s Cartoonists (Gile Concert Series) Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m., Cap Center

• The Bacon Brothers Thursday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Gary Puckett & the Union Gap Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits Friday, April 15 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• The Sixties Show Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Melissa Etheridge Thursday, April 21, 8 p.m., Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

• New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m., Franklin Opera House

• Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday, April 23 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

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