As always this week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Email your entertainment events to rob@majestictheatre.net for consideration. Be sure to add your events to the InkLink community calendar for possible inclusion in the live radio report on WMNH 95.3 (The Morning Show with Peter White – “World of Entertainment” LIVE every Thursday at 8 a.m.)
Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, MARCH 28th
Henry Laliberte / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
Peter Pappas / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
Colin Hart / Lithermans Brewing Company / 5:30pm
Sam Hammerman / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
John Chouinard / Gauchos (Manchester) / 6pm – SATURDAY AS WELL
Chris Lester / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
Dave Clark / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
Outliers Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
Freddie Catalfo / The Cavern Sports Bar (Pembroke) / 7pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 29th
Hally Neal / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
Jeff Mrozek / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
Johnny Angel / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
Tyler Levs / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
April Cushman / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
Brewed & Acoustic Open Mic with Alli Beaudry / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 6-8pm
Mollicious Intent / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
Justin Jordan / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
Banana Gun / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
Lisa Marie / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
J-Lo / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
Lisa Love Experience / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
Chase Clark Music / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
Caylin Costello & Guess Method / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
The Maniac Loves You / Peddler’s Daughter (Nashua) / 9:30pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 30th
Scott King / Farmer’s Market (Contoocook) / 9am-12pm
Taylor Marie / Winter Farmers Market (Concord) / 9am-12pm
Chris Perkins / The Wild Rover (Manchester) / 5pm
Eddie Sands / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
Jeff Mrozek / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
Patrick Synan / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
Ralph Allen / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
Kimayo / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
Justin Cohn / Chen Yang Li (Bow) / 7pm
Small Town Stranded / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
The Slakas / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
Joe MacDonald/Fody’s Tavern (Nashua) / 8:30pm
Pinsky Reunion / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
Max Sullivan Group / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
Martin and Kelly / Bonfire Country Club (Manchester) / 9pm
The Mockingbirds / Peddler’s Daughter / 9:30pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 31st
Rob Dumais / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
Roc n Ron / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 2pm
Always be sure to check a venue’s website or social media for last minute changes or to see if there are ticket or admission requirements. Thank you to Notso Costley Productions and the NH Music Collective for your support and listings of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC.
FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Click on DIRECT/x link for the official link to purchase tickets for each event.
SILENT FILM WITH MUSIC / Rex Theatre (Manchester) 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
Cecil B. DeMille’s THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1923), the original silent film version. Come experience the best of early Hollywood the way it was meant to be seen — on the big screen, with live music, and with an audience. Jeff Rapsis is a New Hampshire-based musician and composer who specializes in creating live music for silent film screenings. Over the past 15 years, he has accompanied more than 1,000 screenings in New England, around the nation, and in Europe. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
FRIDAY, MARCH 29th
CANDLELIGHT MUSIC – TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 6pm & 8:30pm – DIRECT/x
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations; discover the music of Coldplay at The Rex Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
DUELING PIANOS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Dueling Pianos of New Hampshire brings the fast-paced, request-driven fun of Dueling Pianos to the Granite State. Join us for a non-stop, high-energy show where YOU pick the set list! No musical style or genre is off limits, and no two shows are the same. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
KILLER QUEEN / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / March 29 & 30 – DIRECT/x
A night filled with top hits showcasing the music of Queen. Killer Queen celebrates Freddie Mercury who is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of Rock music. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
TAYLOR’S VERSION / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8:30pm – DIRECT/x
Calling all Swifties! Welcome to Taylor’s Version, the dance party of your wildest dreams. We put on DJ based events playing every Taylor era, no skips! Could you ask for anything better? Grab tickets, grab your friends, and come trade bracelets with us! www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or 800-657-8774 – 18+ EVENT
SATURDAY, MARCH 30th
HOME SWEET HOME: 2024 ANNUAL ICE REVUE / JFK Colliseum (Manchester) / 1pm & 7pm – DIRECT/x
Presented by The Southern NH Skate Club. This year’s show will uncover all of the fun you can find right at home! Skaters of all ages and abilities will explore the rooms of a house, while showing off their hard work in this multi-media ice show. Video, lights, and costumes will bring our home to life! www.snhsc.com
SOULED OUT SHOW BAND / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
For over 20 years, The Souled Out Show Band has been entertaining crowds in the Greater New England area, making them one of the hottest acts around. They’ve added visuals to their already dynamic stage show, which takes the SOSB experience to a whole new level! www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
CAPTAIN JACK AND THE STRANGERS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
Captain Jack & The Strangers, comprised of six individuals hailing from Gloucester, MA with over 30 years experience in music and performance. The band is fronted by 24 year old piano phenom, Jack Favazza, who brings a youthful exuberance to this classic American songbook. This group plays a wide catalogue of music from America’s own Piano Man, Billy Joel, spanning his entire musical career from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Playing both well known hits, alongside of b-side fan favorites, there are surely songs to appease any audience member. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SUNDAY, MARCH 31st – HAPPY EASTER!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ROBERT DIONNE PIANO CABARET / Public Library (Bedford) / April 7 at 2:30pm – FREE EVENT
Part of the 2023/24 Sunday Concerts & Cookies Series in the McAllaster Room. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bedford Library will be served at intermission. Join Robert Dionne for his popular interactive piano/vocal cabaret; enjoy the music and sing-along based on a song list created by the audience at this all-request event. Advanced Reservations Suggested. REGISTER HERE (www.bedfordnhlibrary.org)
BIRTHDAY CLUB / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / April 12-14 – DIRECT/x
Five women get together for their birthdays, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the problems of the world. One by one, they reveal their personal, work and family issues, and when one of them admits she went out with another’s husband, the vodka hits the fan. The question is: Will Birthday Club survive, or will Rule #5 end it forever? www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town this weekend!
