Oct. 26-29 Weekly Entertainment Report: Lively arts, music, shows in and around Manchester

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.)

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

Featured LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th

• Sam Hammerman / The Foundry (Manchester) / 5pm
• Johnny Angel / T-Bones (Salem) / 5pm
• Chris Taylor / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Ralph Allen / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
• Jonny Friday / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Karen Grenier / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
• Charlie Chronopoulos / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
• Dave Zangri / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
• Jordan Quinn / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
• Doug Mitchell / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm
• Sam Vlasich / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th

• Jeff Mrozek / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Lou Antonucci / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Dani Sven / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Paul Lussier / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Andrew Geano / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Chris Lester / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Jared Rocco / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 6pm
• 603s / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
• Amanda Dane Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Hell on Heels / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Night Train / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
• Martin & Kelly / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th

• Clint Lapointe / The Wild Rover (Manchester) / 5pm
• Doug Thompson / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Chris Cavanaugh / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Kat Ivy / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Phil Jacques / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7pm
• Lisa Love Experience / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Maddi Ryan / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
• Son Hobbs & the Mystery Horns / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th

• Rob Dumais / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am

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

• Dave Clark / Sea Ketch (Hampton) / 1pm

• Jordan & Clint / Smuttynose (Hampton) / 2pm

• Travis Rollo / Gas Light Deck (Portsmouth) / 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th

COMEDIANS KELLY MACFARLAND & CAROLYN PLUMMER / LaBelle Winery (Amherst) / 8pm- DIRECT/x

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with two comedic powerhouses, Kelly MacFarland and Carolyn Plummer! With their unmatched comedic talent and ability to find humor in the ordinary, this comedy show promises to be filled with uncontrollable laughter and endless entertainment. www.labellwinery.com or (603)672-9898

WHO’S BAD – THRILLER NIGHT / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

Get ready to moonwalk and groove to MJ’s greatest hits in your most Thrilling Halloween costumes. With top-notch musicianship and iconic dance moves, Who’s Bad pays tribute to the King of Pop himself, earning their place as the ULTIMATE Michael Jackson tribute act! www.labellwinery.com or (603)672-9898

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th

VINTAGE HITCHCOCK – A LIVE RADIO PLAY / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / October 27-29 – DIRECT/x

By Joe Landry / Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films. With The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of sound effects. www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469 ***Mention The Morning Show with Peter White -OR- Manchester Ink Link and receive 2-for-1 tickets for VINTAGE HITCHCOCK (any performance). Must call (603)669-7469 prior to 5pm on Friday.***

TOWER OF POWER / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

For over 50 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

IMPROVBOSTON / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

This hilarious show unfolds before your eyes as everything is made up on the spot and performed in real time. The ImprovBoston Ensemble seamlessly integrates interactive improv games, scenes and skillful storytelling along with off-the-cuff music with “follow the fun” pacing into an unforgettable performance. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

THE BRITISH INVASION YEARS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

The British Invasion Years: More than just the Beatles, this nostalgic musical retrospective spans the entire first wave of the British Invasion era, chock full of the groovy sights and sounds from BOTH sides of the Atlantic! www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

LIZZIE / Hatbox Theatre (Concord) / through November 5th – DIRECT/x

Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie Borden’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth. www.hatboxnh.com or (603)715-2315

KINKY BOOTS / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through November 5th – DIRECT/x

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th

LAURIE BERKNER / Capitol Center (Concord) / 11am and 3pm – DIRECT/x

Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine, Laurie is a singer, songwriter, performer, and author. In her Halloween show, Laurie boogies on down in full Halloween mode with an assortment of songs for the fun and spooky season. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

MIDNIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 6pm – DIRECT/x

The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Annual Billionaires Club Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111

KING’S X / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm – DIRECT/x

Few hard rock bands are as widely respected yet criminally overlooked as King’s X. The band combines progressive rock and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues and British Invasion groups. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

Yesterday Once More – A Tribute to The Carpenters, captures The Carpenters concert experience with amazing accuracy. The look, the voice, the sound and the great songs are all on display as the 1970s reappear and The Carpenters take the stage. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

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