Category: Music This Week

Music this week – 21/12/23

Thursday, Dec. 23

Bedford

Copper Door: Lou Antonucci, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jordan Quinn, 4:30 p.m.

Hermanos: Paul Hubert, 6:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Karaoke with DJ Dicey, 8 p.m.

Hermanos: Paul Hubert, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Alex Roy, 7 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: David Corson, 5 p.m.

Sea Dog: Todd Hearon, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Brian James, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Barry Brearly, 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.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Mugsy Duo, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: open mic with Jonny Friday, 8 p.m.

Currier: Alli Beaudry, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Paul Lussier, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Peter Higgins, 8 p.m.

Merrimack

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

Milford

The Hills: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.

Stella Blu: Ryan Williamson, 8 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Myles Burr & Designated Drive & Citizen Kane, 8 p.m.

Stones Social: live music, 4 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: music bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

Clipper Tavern: Max Sullivan, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: live music, 7:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Chad Lamarsh, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Francoix Simard, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 24

Bedford

Copper Door: Nate Comp, 4 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: early music event, 9 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Jeff Auger, 6 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: musical bingo, 6:30 p.m.

The Goat: MB Padfield, 8 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Rochester

Potter’s: Max Sullivan, 6:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Phil Jakes, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 25

Bow

Chen Yang Li: Mikey G, 7 p.m.

Manchester

The Goat: MB Padfield, 8 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 26

Alton Bay

Dockside: Matt Laughlin, 4 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Steve Prisby, 11 a.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jae Mannion, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Craft Brewing: Colin Hart, 3 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Parker Richards, 11 a.m.; Elijah Clark, 3 p.m.

Hampton

Whym: Max Sullivan, noon

Hudson

Lynn’s 102: Tequila Jim, 5 p.m.

Manchester

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Sans Souci JGB, 3 p.m.; open mic night, 7 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Marriott: Killough & O’Neill, 11 a.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Steve Aubert, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Amanda Cote, 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 27

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.

Londonderry

7-20-4: live music, 5 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Phil Jakes, 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: Ted Solovicos, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 28

Concord

Hermanos: Scott Solsky, 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.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Jodee Frawlee, 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: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Sean Coleman, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29

Brookline

Alamo: Ralph Allen, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: open mic, 6 p.m.

Hermanos: Brian Booth, 6:30 p.m.

Penuche’s: Lee Ross, 9 p.m.

Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Sea Dog: Gabby Martin, 5 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., 7 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 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: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Doug Thompson, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Villains w/ Bass Sabbath & Jake Russell, 7 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Charlie Chronopoulos, 7 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30

Bedford

Copper Door: Jordan Quinn, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jeff Mrozek, 4:30 p.m.

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: David Corson, 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.

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.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Rob & Jody, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Currier: Kevin Horan, 5 p.m.

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

KC’s: Jessica Olson, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris 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.

Concerts

• Christmas with the Spain Brothers with Green Heron Thursday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Recycled Percussion Monday, Dec. 27, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 28, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 29, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, 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

• Brooks Young Band Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• Jamie Saft Trio Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, 8 p.m., Stone Church

• Fortune Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Livin’ on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi tribute), Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Recycled Percussion Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Get the Led Out Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, 8 p.m., Cap Center

• 1964: The Tribute (Beatles Tribute) Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, 7 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Ronan Tynan (Irish Tenor) Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• EJ Oulette and Crazy Maggie/Carol Coronis Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, 8 p.m., Stone Church

• Beatlejuice Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Blood, Sweat & Tears Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Recycled Percussion Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Music Hall

• Dueling Pianos Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Franklin Opera House

• Morgan James Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre

• Beau Sasser Trio/Slack Tide Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• Dave Gererd and Tim Theriault Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, 7 p.m., Stone Church

• An Evening with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, 7:30 p.m, Palace Theatre

• Red Hot Chili Pipers Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• The Gilmour Project Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Who’s Bad (tribute to Michael Jackson) Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre

• Beechwood & Boomsoss Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord

• The Skunk Sessions Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, 8 p.m., Stone Church

• Citizen Cope Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall

• Bearly Dead Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, 9 p.m., Stone Church

• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Keb’Mo’ Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, 8 p.m., Music Hall

• The Bulkheads/Adrienne Mack-Davis/Villains Row Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, 8 p.m., Stone Church

The Music Roundup 21/12/23

Local music news & events

• Back for Xmas: In what’s become a holiday tradition, Abrielle Scharff returns for her fifth annual Abby Holidays show. Now living in New York City — a few years back, her original “New York Makes Me Cry” earned a top three finish in Pop Dust’s Coffee Music Project competition — the Portsmouth native promises “seasonal songs, bad jokes and a lot of love” for her homecoming set. Thursday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Portsmouth Book & Bar, 40 Pleasant St,, Portsmouth. Tickets $20 and $25 at eventbrite.com.

• Lead into fun: Head to a music-friendly taphouse and eatery for Early Music Christmas Eve, a local showcase starring Becca Myari, Angela Stewart, John Farese and Crazy Steve sharing songs, stories and good cheer. Singer and guitarist Myari has a gorgeous acoustic rendition of the classic “O Holy Night” to anticipate, along with various stouts and barley wines. Friday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Area 23, 254 N. State St., Unit H (Smokestack Center), Concord, facebook.com/area23concord.

• Rock it forward: Work out post-Christmas ya-yas at Holiday Hardcore Fest 2021, a two-stage event commencing in late afternoon with a sprawling list of bands including Trauma Kit, Hard Target, Sophisticated Adult, Clock Out, I Know A Ghost, Bleach Temple, Trading Heroes For Ghosts, Duress, Spit, Duress, Ten to One, Voluntary Victim, Choke Out, and Slug; by showtime likely a few more will be added. Sunday, Dec. 26, 5 p.m., Jewel Music Venue, 61 Canal St., Manchester, $12 and up at eventbrite.com.

• Tri tip time: Joined by area mainstays Paul Costley and Nate Comp, Jess Olson hosts an Artist Showcase. The Granite State singer-guitarist has kept busy of late, recently spending time in Nashville, sharing a stage with new expat Amanda McCarthy at Pete & Terry’s Tavern, and performing at a songwriter round at the Copper Branch club there, along with doing a photo shoot at the Opryland Resort. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., KC’s Rib Shack, 837 Second St., Manchester, facebook.com/TheJessOlsonBand.

• All in one: Midweek mirth and music, including an EDM-infused version of “Tequila,” comes from Lee Ross, a Boston dance machine who works keyboards, horns and a psychedelic light show into his act. If that’s not enough, his wild head of hair takes over. One set highlight is the New Orleans second line staple “Money Back,” and he also has a long list of funk, reggae and rhythm & blues bangers at the ready. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 9 p.m., Penuche’s Ale House, 16 Bicentennial Square, Concord, youtube.com/HouseOfLeeRoss.

Music this week – 21/12/16

Thursday, Dec. 16

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: open mic jam, 6:30 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jordan Quinn, 4:30 p.m.

Hermanos: Ken Clark, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke Party, 9:30 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Chris Fraga, 7 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Taylor Duo, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Jonny Friday, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Just the Two of Us, 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.

Londonderry

603 Brewery: 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Party, 5 p.m.

Stumble Inn: D-Comp, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: open mic w/ Jonny Friday, 8 p.m.

Currier: Charlie Chronopoulos, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Joe McDonald, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Peter Higgins, 8 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Joel Cage, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Malcolm Salls, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.

Stone Social: Throwback live music, 4 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz: music bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Jon-Paul Royer, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Beau Dalleo, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: Two for the Road, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Ramez Gurung, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Blue Light Rain, 8 p.m.

Deerfield

Lazy Lion: live music, 7 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Chris Perkins, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Tim Parent, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Yamica and Nate, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Dogfathers, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

North Beach Bar: Radio Active, 8 p.m.

Wally’s: Pop Disaster, 9 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Stop: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Almost Famous, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: Rock Junkies, 9 p.m.

Backyard Brewery: Brien Sweet, 6 p.m.

Bonfire: Martin and Kelly, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: Eric Grant, 8 p.m.

The Foundry: Andrew Geano, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Rick Watson, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Taylor & Mark Fitzpatrick, 9:30 p.m.

Shorty’s: Kevin Laurecelle, 5:30 p.m.

Strange Brew: Lisa Marie, 8 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Michael Bourgeois, 5:45 p.m.

Twin Barns: Amanda Adams, 5 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris Gardner, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Not Fade Away, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Josh Foster, 6 p.m.

Peddler’s Daughter: Stone Road Band, 9:30 p.m.

Shorty’s: Lou Antonucci, 5:30 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: Peter Pappas, 7 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Naya Rockers, 8 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Ralph Allen, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Brubeck Brothers Quartet, 7:30 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Cover Story, 9 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Walk the Walk, 7 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: Douglas James, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18

Alton Bay

Dockside: Tim T, 8 p.m.

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: NKM, 7 p.m.

Bow

Chen Yang Li: Josh Foster, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Chris Perkins, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Bluegrass with Ross Arnold, 2 p.m.; R&B Dignity, 8 p.m.

Concord Craft Brewing: Kimayo, 3 p.m.

Hermanos: Matt Poirier, 7 p.m.

Penuche’s: The ODB Project, 7 p.m.

Contoocook

Contoocook Cider Co.: Josh Foster, 1 p.m.

Deerfield

Lazy Lion: live music, 5 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Jonny Friday, 8 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Doug Flood, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Chad Verbeck, 1 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Gardner Berry, 6 p.m.

Hampton

The Goat: Brooks Hubbard, 9 p.m.

North Beach Bar: Groove Cats, 7 p.m.

Wally’s: Woodland Protocol, 9 p.m.

Whym: Rebecca Turmel, 6:30 p.m.

Henniker

Colby Hill Inn: Justin Cohn, 3:30 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102: Off the Record, 8 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Down Cellar, 8 p.m.

Laconia

Tower Hill Tavern: karaoke w/ DJ Tim, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Stop: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Kevin Laurencelle, 3 p.m.

Manchester

Backyard Brewery: Amanda Adams, 6 p.m.

Derryfield: D-Comp, 8 p.m.

The Foundry: Ryan Williamson, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Joanie Cicatelli,6 p.m.

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

Strange Brew: Mica’s Groove Train, 9 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Andre’ Balazs, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: Jessica Olson Duo, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Johnny Angel, 6 p.m.

Liquid Therapy: Dylan Doyle, 6 p.m.

Millyard Brewery: live music, 5 p.m.

The Peddler’s Daughter: Best Not Broken, 9:30 p.m.; Mockingbirds, 9:30 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s Tavern: Little King, 7 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Way Up South Band, 8 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz: live music, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Jordan Quinn, 9:30 p.m.

Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Holly Heist, 9 p.m.; LU, 9 p.m.

Rochester

Mitchell Hill: Max Sullivan, 6 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Francoix Simard, 8 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: karaoke, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 19

Alton Bay

Dockside: Mike Laughlin, 4 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Phil Jakes, 11 a.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Justin Jordan, 4:30 p.m.

Chichester

Flannel Tavern: Tequila Jim, 4 p.m.

Contoocook

Cider Co.: Karen Grenier, 1 p.m.

Dover

Sunrise: Chris O’Neill, 11 a.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Amberly and Dave Guilmette, 3:30 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: John Irish, 4 p.m.

Whym: Max Sullivan, noon

Kingston

Saddle Up: video music bingo, 5 p.m.

Manchester

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

Nashua

Millyard: live music, 5 p.m.

Peddler’s Daughter: Best Not Broken, 9 p.m.

Stella Blu: The Incidentals, 4 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Jimmy Zaroulis, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Pete Peterson, 8 p.m.

Warner

Reed’s North: Clint Trudeau, 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 20

Hudson

The Bar: karaoke with Phil

Gilford

Patrick’s: open mic, 6 p.m.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.

Manchester

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

Portsmouth

The Goat: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.; Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 21

Concord

Hermanos: Kid Pinky, 6:30 p.m.

Tandy’s: open mic night, 8 p.m.

Hampton

Shane’s: music bingo, 7 p.m.

Wally’s: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: line dancing, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 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

Fratello’s: Phil Jakes, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: Musical Bingo Nation, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

Brookline

Alamo: Ralph Allen, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: open mic night, 7 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: Second Take, 7 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Jodee Frawlee, 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: Sean Coleman, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: The Double Crossers, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Chris Lester, 7 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23

Bedford

Copper Door: Lou Antonucci, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jordan Quinn, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Karaoke with DJ Dicey, 8 p.m.

Hermanos: Paul Hubert, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Alex Roy, 7 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Brian James, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Barry Brearly, 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.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Mugsy Duo, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Currier: Alli Beaudry, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Paul Lussier, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Peter Higgins, 8 p.m.

Merrimack

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

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: music bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: live music, 7:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Francoix Simard, 7 p.m.

The Music Roundup 21/12/16

Local music news & events

• Holiday cheer: Hosting its annual benefit show, the Uncle Steve Band is a friendly combo whose audience was once described as consisting of “old hippies, college kids, families with young children, and everyone else.” Featuring fiddle and harmonica, they lead with a country rock vibe, though a recent original, “To Be In Love Alone,” has a soulful groove. Proceeds from the event go to Bristol Community Services. Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Kathleen’s Irish Pub, 90 Lake St., Bristol. Admission $10 at the door.

• Winter party: A mini-festival starring Grammy-nominated mandolin player Matt Flinner and roots band Low Lily marks the solstice — what optimists term the turn towards spring. Possessing a wide-ranging style that’s found him working with Leftover Salmon, Steve Martin, Modern Mandolin Quartet and others, Flinner was called “the most exciting and creative mandolin player on the scene today” by Jazz Times. Friday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord, $23 at ccanh.com.

• Guitar heroes: Three veteran guitarists team up for Masters of the Telecaster, a trio devoted to the Fender-forward music of Roy Buchanan, Bo Diddley, Little Richard and others. The show stars G.E. Smith, known for his time in the SNL Band and stints with Hall & Oates and Roger Waters; Jim Weider, who stepped in for Robbie Robertson in The Band; and Jon Herington, who currently tours with Steely Dan. Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry, $35 and $40 at tupelohall.com.

• Groovy time: Six-piece funk fusion powerhouse Mica’s Groove Train returns to a music-friendly downtown tap room and restaurant. Led by Yamica Peterson, a soulful singer and keyboard player with a voice that can lift a crowd from its chairs and onto the dance floor, the band made a splash in the early 2010s before taking a multi-year hiatus. Back and busy, the band leads with a solid catalog of original songs. Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Strange Brew Tavern, 88 Market St., Manchester. See msyamicapeterson.com.

• Sunday fun: Enjoy afternoon tapas and music from The Incidentals, a quartet whose repertoire ranges from Sinatra to the Ramones. It’s not clear if that includes a punk rock version of “My Way,” though perhaps — Sid Vicious covered that song once upon a time. The restaurant is renowned for its inventive sharable small plates and a cocktail bar that extends the Grateful Dead theme with a grapefruit-flavored Sugar Magnolia martini. Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., Stella Blu, 70 East Pearl St., Nashua, stellablu-nh.com.

Music this week – 21/12/09

Thursday, Dec. 9

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: open mic jam, 6:30 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Joey Clark, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: DJ Dicey, 8 p.m.

Hermanos: Paul Bourgelais, 6:30 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Tim Theraiult, 7 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Max Sullivan, 5 p.m.

Sea Dog: Chad Verbeck, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: John and Roxanne Man, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Ross McGinnes, 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.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: 21st &1st & Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Currier: Ian & Abbi Sleeper & Kent, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Ted Solovicos, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Paul Lussier, 6 p.m.

Strange Brew: Becca Myari, 8 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Mary Fagan, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Jeff Mrozek, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 p.m.

Stones Social: Stephen Decuire, 6:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Akrobatik, 9 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz: music bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Scott Sharrard & Friends, 7:30 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Mica Peterson, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: live music, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Robert Allwarden, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Classic Invasion, 8 p.m.

Penuche’s: Duo Del Inferno, 7 p.m.

Deerfield

Lazy Lion: Fagan/O’Neill Honey Bees Duo, 7 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Pop Rox, 8 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Tim Theriault, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Douglas James, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Mr. Doctor Pepper — steel drums, 6 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Sharon Jones, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

North Beach Bar: Mostly Young, 8 p.m.

Tinos: Max Sullivan,7 p.m.

Wally’s: Crooked Coast & The Quins & Supernothing, 8 p.m.

Whym: Steve Haidaichuck, 6:30 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102: Karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Stop: Ted Solovicos, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Mugsy Duo, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Angel City: The Drift, 9 p.m.

Backyard Brewery: Dwayne Haggins, 6 p.m.

Bonfire: FatBunny, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: Almost Famous, 8 p.m.

The Foundry: Paul Driscoll, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Pop Disaster, 8 p.m.

Strange Brew: Peter Poirie, 8 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Bob Kroepel, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Justin Quinn, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Way Up South, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: Ralph Allen, 7 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Maine Dead Project, 8 p.m.

North Woodstock

Woodstock Inn Brewery: Dancing Madly Backwards, 8:30 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Rebecca Turmel, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Brubeck Brothers Quartet, 8 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Greg Mattson & Sweep the Leg, 9 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Lisa Love, 7 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: Chad Verbeck, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11

Alton Bay

Dockside: Jeff Lines, 8 p.m.

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: live music, 7 p.m.

Bow

Chen Yang Li: Amanda Adams, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Chris Perkins, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Crazy Steve, 1 p.m.; Undaunted Professor Harp, 8 p.m.

Concord Craft Brewing: Ryan Williamson, 3 p.m.

Hermanos: Eugene Durkee, 7 p.m.

Penuche’s: The Honeybees, 7 p.m.

Contoocook

Cider Co.: Alex Cohen, 1 p.m.

Deerfield

Lazy Lion: live music, 5 p.m.

Epping

Telly’s: Chris Fraga, 8 p.m.

Derry

Fody’s: Kevin Haverty, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Red Tail Hawk Duo, 1 p.m.; Rich Amorim, 5 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Off Duty Angels Trio, 6 p.m.

Hampton

Smuttynose: live music, 6 p.m.

Wally’s: One More Time, 9 p.m.

Whym: Gabby Martin, 6:30 p.m.

Henniker

Colby Hill Inn: Brad Myrick Duo, 1 p.m.

Kingston

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

Laconia

Tower Hill Tavern: karaoke w/ DJ Tim, 8 p.m.

Londonderry

Coach Stop: Paul Lussier, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Little Kings, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Backyard Brewery: Andrew Geano, 6 p.m.

Bonfire: Houston Bernard Band, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: Last Kid Picked, 8 p.m.

The Foundry: Kimayo, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Jodee Frawlee,6 p.m.

Great North Aleworks: Alli Beaudry, 4 p.m.

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 7 p.m.

Strange Brew: Mike and Howie, 9 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Sweetbloods, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Clint Lapointe, 6 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Compaq Big Band, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: Occam’s Razor, 9:30 p.m.

Fratello’s: Justin Jordan, 6 p.m.

Liquid Therapy: Kevin Horan, 6 p.m.

Millyard Brewery: Bradley Copper Kettle, 5 p.m.

The Peddler’s Daughter: Take 4, 9:30 p.m.

San Francisco Kitchen: April Cushman, 6 p.m.

North Woodstock

Woodstock Inn Brewery: Dancing Madly Backwards, 8:30 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: live music, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Rebecca Turmel, 9:30 p.m.; Max Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Brubeck Brothers Quartet, 7:30 p.m

Press Room: Truffle, 8 p.m.

Thirsty Moose: Clique, 9 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s Pub: Max Sullivan, 6 p.m.

Seabrook

Chop Shop: Bulletproof, 7 p.m.

Red’s: Kaleidoscope, 8 p.m.

Somersworth

Speakeasy: karaoke, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 12

Alton Bay

Dockside: Jackie Lee, 4 p.m.

Auburn

Auburn Pitts: live music, 2 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Nate Comp, 11 a.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jae Minnion, 4:30 p.m.

Chichester

Flannel Tavern: McAdams Duo, 4 p.m.

Exeter

Sawbelly: Max Sullivan, 11 a.m.; Tombstone, 3 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: David Papa, 3:30 p.m.

Hampton

CR’s: Gerry Beaudoin 4 p.m.

Whym: Phil Jakes, 12 p.m.

Henniker

Colby Hill Inn: Brad Myrick Duo, 12:30 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: video music bingo, 5 p.m.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Jonny Friday, 2 p.m.

Manchester

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Lou Porrazzo, 5:45 p.m.

Newmarket

The Stone Church: Dan Blakeslee, 2 p.m.; Jim Prendergast, 5 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Brass (R)Evolution, 5:30 p.m

Salem

Copper Door: Steve Prisby, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Birchwood Blaze, 8 p.m.

Warner

Reed’s: Tequila Jim, 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13

Hudson

The Bar: karaoke with Phil

Gilford

Patrick’s Pub: open mic w/ Paul Luff, 6 p.m.

Londonderry

Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Phil Jakes, 5:30 p.m.

The Goat: live band karaoke, 8 p.m.

Spotlight Room: D-Comp, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

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

Nashua

Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.

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

Portsmouth

The Goat: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.; Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Press Room: open mic, 6 p.m.; Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 14

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.

Wally’s: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: line dancing, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Ryan Williamson, 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.

Stark Brewing: David Rousseau, 8 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Joe Winslow, 5:30 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Jeff Mrozek, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Press Room: Wiki X Navy Blue, 9 p.m.

Stratham

Tailgate Tavern: Musical Bingo Nation, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 15

Brookline

Alamo: Jeff Mrozek, 4:30 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: open mic night, 7 p.m.

Hermanos: John Franzosa, 6:30 p.m.

Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.

Hampton

Bogie’s: open mic, 7 p.m.

North Beach Bar & Grill: Mikey J, 6:30 p.m.

Wally’s: Chris Toler, 7 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 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.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Paul Warnick, 5:45 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Ralph Allen, 5:30 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Fratello’s: Doug Thompson, 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket

Stone Church: Eleanor Elktra, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues: Kandace Springs, 7:30 p.m

Press Room: Pressing Strings, 8 p.m.

Rochester

Porter’s: karaoke night, 6:30 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: Max Sullivan Trio

Somersworth

Speakeasy: open mic night, 7 p.m.

The Music Roundup 21/12/09

Local music news & events

• Side to front: A rock guitarist takes a jazz direction as Scott Sharrard & Friends pay tribute to bop and soul legend Grant Green in an evening dubbed Green Is Beautiful. Beginning in 2008, Sharrard was musical director for the Gregg Allman Band. Currently he plays lead for Little Feat, stepping in after the passing of Paul Barrere in 2019. His presence gives that band new velocity. Thursday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth, $20 and $30 at ticketmaster.com.

• State repping: A packed lineup of hardcore talent drives 603 Strong, with Great American Ghost performing a holiday show, the original lineup of metal band Vanna rebranded as Inspirit for its first New Hampshire appearance, Kaonashi, In Remembrance doing a reunion show, Katahdin, Martial Law and Underthrow. The 18+ show has an early start to provide each act with enough time to stretch out. Friday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m., Jewel Music Venue, 61 Canal St., Manchester, $20 advance at eventbrite.com ($25 day of show).

• Peanuts gang: The music from a beloved 1965 Christmas special is revisited by the Heather Pierson Trio. When A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired, the network complained about inexperienced child voice actors, poor sound and choppy animation. They wanted a laugh track in and the Gospel of Luke out. The jazz soundtrack was most troubling, but it sparked an interest by a young Pierson that’s still enduring. Saturday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, $25 at portsmouthnhtickets.com.

• Holiday swing: Symphony NH performs its annual Holiday Pops Concert, playing favorite classic Christmas songs led by conductor Roger Kalia. This year’s program begins with “A Christmas Scherzo” followed by music from the motion picture Frozen and a reading of The Night Before Christmas. The show’s second half offers seven selections from The Nutcracker, “Deck the Halls” and, finally, an audience sing-along. Sunday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m., Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord, $35 and up at symphonyny.org.

• Dynamic duo: Touring in support of Noon, their first new album since 2005, Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon perform an evening of acoustic music. Phish drummer Jon Fishman recalled seeing virtuoso guitarist Kottke in a Vermont club in the 1980s and thinking if he ever connected with his bandmate Gordon, “that might be the end of the world.” The two joined up in the early 2000s, making a pair of albums before their hiatus. Monday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, 51 N. Park St., Lebanon, $38 to $58 at lebanonoperahouse.org.

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