Jan. 25-28 Weekly Entertainment Report: Lively arts, music, shows in and around Manchester

Above: Video version delivered with panache by Rob Dionne.

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, JANUARY 25th

• Doug Thompson / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Mikey G / Lithermans Brewing Company (Concord) / 5:30pm
• Henry LaLiberte / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
• Ken Budka / Common Man (Windham) / 6pm
• Kat Ivy / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Chris Lester / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
• Clint Lapointe / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
• Dave Zangri / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
• Jamie Martin / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
• Rob Benton / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th

• Peter Miles / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Tyler Levs / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Danny McCarthy / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Mollicious Intent / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
• Andrea Paquin / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
• Diamond Special / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Mt. Pleasant / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Redemption Duo / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
• Stone Temple Posers / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
• Chase Clark / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th

• Brad Myrick / Downtown Farmers Market (Concord) / 9am-12pm
• Matt Litzinger / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
• Johnny Angel / The Wild Rover (Manchester) / 5pm
• Peter Pappas / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Dave Clark / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Chris Cavanaugh / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Jeff Mrozek / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Patrick Synan / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Kimayo / Pat’s Peak (Henniker) / 6pm
• Sam Hammerman / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Rebecca Turmel / Chen Yang Li (Bow) / 7pm
• Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Time Bomb / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• FatBunny / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
• Miketon & The Nightblinders / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
• BJ Magoon & Driving Sideways / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

• Lilly Innella / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am

• Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am

• Freddie Catalfo / Smuttynose (Hampton) / 4:30pm

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, JANUARY 25th

DRUM TAO / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

Drum Tao was established in 1993 with a dream of creating the best show in the world using Taiko drums (Japanese drums), an instrument with a very rare and unique variety of sounds. Setting their base at Oita, Japan the group started creating their own music, stage set-ups, and costumes to produce a one-of-a-kind show. Many talented artists from all over the world gathered to join this creation! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

CANDLELIGHT – VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS & MORE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 6pm & 8:30pm – DIRECT/x

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester, NH. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi and more at The Rex Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th

FOOTLOOSE – YOUTH EDITION / Majestic Theatre (Derry) / January 26-28 – DIRECT/x

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

Ricky Nelson’s Legacy continues as Ricky’s twin sons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson present an interactive, multi-media rock & roll concert experience, taking the audience on a musical journey down memory lane. They perform their dad’s greatest hits including “Poor LittleFool,” “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “I’m Walking”, “Garden Party”, and more! This show is truly a slice of Americana, appealing to multi-generational audiences. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

TUPELO NIGHT OF COMEDY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

Featuring Kenny Rogerson, Jody Sloane, and David Lamb. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

DANCING QUEENS / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through February 11 – DIRECT/x

Come experience the glitter and glamour of the 70’s Disco Age. This show highlights a time when Swedish disco group ABBA ruled the music world. ABBA’s music has stood the test of time, entertaining all generations. You will be singing along and dancing in the aisles! “You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!” www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th

THE JOHNNY A BAND / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

PlayingThe Blues, The Beatles and Beyond. Often referred to as a “musicians’ musician” Johnny A. is an internationally recognized Grammy Nominated guitarist/songrwriter/producer. He is joined by Dean Cassell on Bass and Marty Richards on Drums. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

BE BRAVE GALA / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

Safe Haven Ballet returns to Nashua with their widely known Be BRAVE Gala that launched back in 2016 for three consecutive years. The Be BRAVE Gala raised more than $60,000 for crisis centers.  This multi arts evening features professional ballet, contemporary and ballroom dancers, martial artists, musicians and more from New Hampshire and beyond! www.nashuacenterforthearts.com (800)657-8774

WINTERFEST FAMILY DANCE PARTY with MR. AARON / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 2pm – DIRECT/x

Head to the Stage for our Family Dance Party as part of Intown Concord’s Winterfest. Mr. Aaron is bringing the music and the beats. He is a multi-instrumentalist performer and composer making music and videos for kids and their grown-ups, ages 0-10. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

THE BAND Band / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

The Band’s pioneering blend of country, blues, rock, and folk music served as a template for what we now call Americana. And from Woodstock to The Last Waltz, they have been at the center of rock and roll’s most iconic moments. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town this weekend!