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, AUGUST 29th
- Dani Sven / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Jack Plante / Cheers (Concord) / 5pm
- Ryan Williamson / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm
- Ian Galipeau / Lithermans Brewing Company (Concord) / 5:30pm
- 21st and 1st / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Andrea Paquin / Pressed Café (Salem) / 6pm
- Bella Perrotta / T-Bones (Bedford) / 6pm
- Casey Roop / T-Bones (Salem) / 6pm
- Chris Lester / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
- Chris Taylor / T-Bones (Concord) / 6pm
- Jeff Mrozek / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Johnny Angel / T-Bones (Hudson) / 6pm
- Jordan Quinn / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Kay Ivy / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 6pm
- Pete Peterson / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Tyler Levs / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- 603’s / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
- Charlie Chronopoulos / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th
- Peter Pappas / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Ernesto Burden / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Bella Perrotta / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Jonny Friday / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Rob & Jody / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Joannie Cicatelli / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Justin Bethune / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Danny McCarthy / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ian Archibold / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ben Harris / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Lisa Marie / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Jimmy’s Right / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
- Rock Junkies / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Sum x 4 / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
- Clandestine / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st
- Matt Litzinger / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Stephen DeCuire / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Upright Dogs / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 5pm
- Dani Sven / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Darien Castro / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Karen Grenier / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Corey McLane / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Matt Bergeron / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Eddie Sands / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
- Colin Hart / Chen Yang Li (Bow) / 7pm
- Joe McDonald / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Dave Ayotte Band / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
- Hell on Heels / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
- Mixtape Heroez / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Up / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
- Soup du Jour / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
- Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
- Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- D-Comp / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3pm
- Johnny Angel / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 3pm
- Jimmy’s Right / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4pm
- Lilly Innella / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 4pm
- Peter Pappas / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 5pm
- Dough Thompson / Cheers (Concord) / 5pm
- Mike & Connor / Telly’s (Epping) / 5pm
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.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th
SCENES: A BILLY JOEL EXPERIENCE / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
At this amazing tribute to Billy Joel where you’ll hear authentic renditions of his greatest hits performed by Scenes: A Billy Joel Experience! “Scenes” celebrates and recreates the music of Billy Joel to the highest and most authentic standard. From the specific piano sounds and riffs that Billy uses himself, to the classic Ray Ban sunglasses Billy always wears, this authentic tribute show is not to be missed. www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
DAVID HOLLANDER / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The author of How Basketball Can Save The World, a thought-provoking exploration into how the global phenomena that is the game and its values can help solve today’s most pressing issues. David Hollander, JD, is an assistant dean and clinical professor with the Tisch Institute for Global Sport at New York University and received NYU’s highest faculty honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award. David Hollander will be introduced by Miami Heat forward and New Hampshire’s own Duncan Robinson. Part of the Nashua Community Lecture Series. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th
Spend some quality time with those you love!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th
MIKE GIRARD’S BIG SWINGING THING / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x
The scintillating lead singer of THE FOOLS has a new project, MIKE GIRARD’S BIG SWINGING THING! It’s a BIG BAND but not your typical Big Band. It’s ROCK & ROLL with HORNS… a ton of them! Expect to hear diverse covers by The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day, Johnny Cash, & Tom Jones… plus some great FOOLS classics! Mike Girard is joined by guitarist and founding member of The FOOLS Rich Bartlett, former FOOLS bass player Joe Holaday, and drummer Jim Taft- then stir in Steve LeClaire and The Tornado Alley Horns plus a dozen or so of the best and zaniest horn players in New England! www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
TAYLOR & OLIVIA DANCE PARTY / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7pm – DIRECT/x
The Bank of NH Stage is OBSESSED with this pair! They’re ready for all you VAMPIREs & LOVERs to spill your GUTS and SHAKE IT OFF on the dancefloor to your to TAYLIVIA. An ALL AGES event. www.ccanh.com or 603-225-1111
UPCOMING EVENTS:
OLIVER! / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / September 6 through 29 – DIRECT/x
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
PARIS! CITY OF LIGHTS / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / September 20 & 21 – DIRECT/x
Join the Majestic Theatre for their 19th Annual Auction & Performance Fundraiser! Performances by Majestic’s Adult, Teen, & Youth Actors, Ted Herbert Music School Faculty & Students, and Special Guests; there will be a different set of performers each night! Silent Auction featuring tickets and passes to art and cultural venues, electronics, gift baskets, restaurant gift certificates, artwork and more. Special theme raffles, and refreshments each evening. There’s something for everyone! www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / September 6 & 7 – DIRECT/x
Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number-one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “It’s one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town this weekend!