Weekly Entertainment Report Jan. 2-5: Lively arts, music, shows in Southern NH

Featured LIVE MUSIC

This week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Southern NH 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. (and streaming on Facebook)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2^nd

• Jamie Hughes / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Sean Coleman / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
• Andrea Paquin / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 6pm
• Lewis Goodwin / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Pete Peterson / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
• Peter Pappas / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
• Tim Theriault / Telly’s (Epping) / 7pm

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3^rd

• Eddie Sands / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Joanie Cicatelli / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Jonny Friday / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Stephen Decuire / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Garrett Smith / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Rebecca Turmel / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Michaela Horan / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
• Peter Pappas / Dreo (former location of Luna Bistro) (Salem) / 7pm
• J-Lo / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
• Two Drink Minimum / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Eric Grant Band / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
• Phil Maurice / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4^th

• Paul Driscoll / Downtown Farmers Market (Concord) / 9am-12pm
• Ralph Allen / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
• Eddie Sands / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
• Patrick Synan / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
• Sam Hammerman / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
• Justin Jordan / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
• Justin Cohn / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Karen Grenier / Pat’s Peak (Henniker) / 6pm
• Ryan Williamson / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Alex Cohen / Chen Yang Li (Bow) / 7pm
• Dave Zangri / Dreo (former location of Luna Bistro) (Salem) / 7pm
• Heartbeat City / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Two Drink Minimum / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
• Mono Means One, Dog & Dog / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
• Neon Wave / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
• Eric Grant Band / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
• Overserved Again / Peddler’s Daughter (Nashua) / 9:30pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5^th

• Nate Comp / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
• Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am

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

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3^rd

RECYCLED PERCUSSION / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through January 12 – DIRECT/x

Legendary New England drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back!!! You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks! Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588

FEUD GONE WILD / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

Feud Gone Wild is our hilarious adult adaptation of the classic, long-running game show in which two teams try to guess the top six answers on the board. This game show is by far our most popular game show format that we present. Feud Gone Wild includes a centerpiece “Face Off” player position, Pass or Play, and The Steal. Our interactive Game Show Host will present this game show just as you see on TV with the spice of R-Rated. 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. Come be a part of it! www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4^th

STORY SONGS OF THE 70’s WITH TOM DiMENNA & FRIENDS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x

DiMenna’s impressive vocal range and guitar style artfully channel all these revered artists and will surely satisfy their most die-hard fans. Tom will also be backed with accompaniment to provide plenty of toe tapping for this very special evening. This is your chance to see what all the buzz is about. You may even be moved to sing along, or at least hum! The legend lives on! 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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

BRITISH INVASION 2 / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / 7pm – DIRECT/x

After last year’s sold-out performance of “The British Invasion” we just HAD to continue the fun! BRITISH INVASION II – 1970s and Beyond will continue where we left off as we present the second decade (and beyond) of British artists that have shaped American music as we know it. We’ll even throw in some pre-1970 hits that we missed the first time around! Join us for a night celebrating their music as our performers put their spin on some of these classic and memorable songs. www.majestictheatre.net or (603)668-5588

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