This week’s roundup of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Please email entertainment events to rob@majestictheatre.net for consideration. Add your event to the InkLink Community Calendar so it can be included in the live radio report on WMNH 95.3 (Morning Show with Peter White – “World of Entertainment” live every Thursday at 8am).
Featured Live Music
Thursday, January 5thth
- Paul Driscoll / The Foundry (Manchester) / 5pm
- Jeff Mrozek / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 17:30
- Lou Antonucci / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30 PM
- Clint Lapointe / Elm House of Pizza (Manchester) / 6pm
- Chad Lamarsh / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
- Chris Lester / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Justin Jordan / Tortilla Flats (Merrimack) / 7pm
- Nate Comp / City Hall Pub (Manchester) / 7pm
- Ralph Allen / Terry’s (Epping) / 8pm
Friday 6th Januaryth
- Joanie Cicatelli / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Rebecca Turmel / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Karen Grenier / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Jodee Frawlee / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
- Eric Grant Band / Derryfield Restaurant (Manchester) / 8pm
- Pete Peterson Family Affair / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
- Swipe Right Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- The Deviant Music / Chantilly’s Restaurant & Pub (Hooksett) / 8pm
- External Help / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
- Isaiah Bennett / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Eric Marks / The Goat (Manchester) / 9pm
- The Cosmic Factory, The Faith Ann Band, Out of Water / Shaskeen Pub (Manchester) / 9:30pm
Saturday, January 7thth
- Sam Hammerman / Wild Rovers (Manchester) / 5pm
- Amanda Adams / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Brad Myrick / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Charlie Chronopoulos / Over The Moon Farmstead (Pittsfield) / 6pm
- Tyler Levs / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30 PM
- Malcolm Salz / Chen Yang Lee (bow) / 7pm
- Dancing Madly Backwards / Derryfield Restaurant (Manchester) / 8pm
- Long Autumn / Shaskeen Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
- FatBunny / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- Frankie Boy & the Blues Express / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
Sunday 8th Januaryth
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Phil Jacques / WHYM Brewery (Hampton) / 1pm
Stay tuned to the venue website and social media for last-minute details. Change or check if there are any ticket or entry requirements.
Featured Arts & Entertainment:
Thursday, January 5thth
NASHVILLE NEWCOMERS – Tim Dugger & Lauren Davidson / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 8pm
Curb Records/MCC recording artist, country music singer/songwriter, Alabama native Tim Duggar grew up on NASCAR racing, gospel singing, and classical country music. He developed a true love of songwriting and storytelling while jamming with bluegrass pickers at a local music store during the summer months. Country Music Association (CMA) artist and member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Lauren Davidson is unconventional, one-of-a-kind, and unmissable. Combining the ambiance of New York City with the rich tones of her contemporary country music, she has created a genre all her own that keeps audiences and critics awake. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
RECYCLED PERCUSSION / Palace Theater (Manchester) / until January 7thth
You may have seen them impress the judges on America’s Got Talent, in Las Vegas, or at the opening ceremony of the 2017 Super Bowl or the Emmy-winning TV show You may have seen her perform on Chaos & Kindness! Perhaps you are one of the few who have not seen this amazing show. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, Recycled Percussion shows are always great! Don’t miss this show, packed full of surprises and audience favorites with incredible, turbocharged performances. Join the show! www.palaceheatre.org or (603) 668-5588
DUELING PIANOS / Tupelo Music Hall (Delhi) / 19:00
Fundraiser for Londonderry Middle School trip to Washington, DC. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603) 437-5100
DISNEY ON ICE – FIND YOUR HERO / SNHU Arena (Manchester) / Until January 8thth
Get ready to discover the hero inside us all when Disney on Ice returns with magical adventures for the whole family.Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Disney Kingdom come together! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero.Take your family on a journey through time. With beloved characters, cutting edge figure skating, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs, discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero within you. With innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, high-altitude jumps and breathtaking skating, Finding the Heroes from Disney on Ice is a timeless experience for the whole family! https://www.ticketmaster.com
Friday 6th Januaryth
Scene Change / Hatbox Theater (Concord) / Until January 22ndnd
The script was written by local playwright Dong Tang and produced by New World Theatre.
“This is a touring show on Broadway, a purgatory of theaters, and the only reason we’re here is because we didn’t get a role in a production without wheels!” Former stage and film star British Samantha Wheelwright explains. Her co-star Bob Cratchit has fallen ill and is admitted to a hospital in Burlington. Matthew Simmons makes an appearance. His presence creates an unlikely pairing, and the scene changes as star-struck youthful enthusiasm collides head-on with middle-aged ironic realism. I’m here. www.hatboxnh.com or (603) 715-2315
DREW DUNN & FRIENDS / Rex Theater (Manchester) / 19:30
New England’s hottest young comic featuring NH’s own Drew Dunn! This NH-based comic quickly established himself as one of the nation’s fastest-growing comedians with his witty and unique perspective. comedy festival and was named ‘Best of the Fest’ at the 2017 Burbank Comedy Festival. www.rextheatre.org or (603) 668-5588
Saturday, January 7thth
GET THE LED OUT / Capitol Center (Concord) / 8pm
Get The Led Out – ‘The Mighty Zep’ Extravaganza A group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of Led Zeppelin music. Their mission was to bring the studio recording of “The Mighty Zep” to life on his stage at a big concert. This isn’t an act of impersonation, it’s a group of musicians who were fans in the first place, and he’s working hard to bring justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
IDLEWILD – A CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND / Rex Theater (Manchester) / 7:30pm
Originating near the Atlantic coast of New Hampshire, Idlewild was formed to celebrate and pay homage to American Southern rock powerhouses The Allman Brothers Band. www.rextheatre.org or (603) 668-5588
Sunday 8th Januaryth
PIZZATOCK 6.5 / Tupelo Music Hall (Delhi) / 1pm
This battle of the band style contest features the past four winners of these music shows focused on local teens and youth. Their passion for music and helping others shines through each performance. Featuring bands from Fourth Degree, Crescendo’s Gate, Cozy Throne and Second to Last Minute. Participating band information can be confirmed on various SNS and music distribution apps. The Jason R Flood Memorial was created as a way for the Flood family to connect with local youth and honor the memory of his son Jason. “Our mission is to increase awareness and ability to reach out when warning signs are recognized. You can build, speak up about mental health issues, and end stigma.”Pizzastock” is our music trademark for fundraising events. These events were held to give Jason’s friends a chance to remember him while spreading the message “You Are Not Alone”. We invite talented participants to meet, share and discuss their passions. The ages of the performers range from junior high school students to young adults.Their professionalism, desire to help, and being part of their community is impressive. www.Pizzastock.org .Tickets for this event are www.tupelomusichall.com or (603) 437-5100
Upcoming Events:
CATS: YOUNG ACTOR’S EDITION / Majestic Theater (Delhi) / January 27-29, 2023
A short adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, specially tailored for young actors. Based on Old Possum’s practical cat book by TS Eliot / CATS is set inside a larger-than-life junkyard playground and features Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and more. A purring cat lives. and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come to play one special night in a year, the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell stories to amuse their wise and benevolent leader, the Old Deuteronomy. They must choose one of his cats to ascend to the Heavyside tier and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Courtesy of The Majestic Academy Youth & Teens. www.majestic theater.net or (603) 669-7469
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