Today's playlist is a celebration of the many artists we have hosted or plan to host at the Music Hall Loft and Historic theater. Do yourselves a favor and check out Kamasi Washington's latest album. Read More
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The Cowboy Junkies make their way to town on Fri., July 20 behind their newest album, All That Reckoning. Our Deputy Director of Programming & Curator, Thérèse LaGamma, recently caught up with guitarist Michael Timmins to discuss the band’s evolution, longevity, and signature sound.Read More
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Get excited for all of the amazing shows coming our way this month! There are still great seats for Thompson Square, a charged and gutsy performance not to be missed! Read More
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Good morning! It's great to be back on the airwaves after a two-week hiatus. So much new music has come pouring into the station. On tap for this week, I am bringing back a couple of favorites that will be making special appearances in Portsmouth including the incredibly talented Lauren Ruth Ward and Desert Blues band Tinariwen. Read More
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The Western has been the major defining genre of the film industry, using the expanse of the American frontier—the border between civilization and wilderness —as the backdrop for indelible morality tales. In choosing six of the absolute best, made by big name directors both in America and abroad, we’ve also chosen films that defy the simplicity of White Hat vs. Black Hat: almost all of these movies generated controversy on their release, and their complex heroes and villains, portrayed by the finest actors of their time, have become enduring film archetypes. Read More
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May is a beloved month here at The Music Hall: It’s the month we get to celebrate all of our amazing members, and welcome so many new people to our membership family. It is because of all of you that we get to be the destination for indie films, celebrated authors, and comedians who make you laugh until you cry—not to mention all the music! With you in the audience, we welcome artists from Ray LaMontagne to Indigo Girls and everyone in between six nights a week.Read More
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Each season ignites a fire for the next. I am constantly inspired by the programming and conversations we are able to bring through The Music Hall’s doors. As we are celebrating our 140th birthday, we are excited to share the astonishing season to come. From stunning singers and musicians to captivating cinema and writers, there is truly something for everyone at The Music Hall, and that is all thanks to each of you.Read More
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This summer we are happy to be back to our original time slot. There is so much great music to look forward! I am especially excited for a number of artists that will be performing on The Music Hall’s stage this summer. We will be celebrating the music of the renowned Grammy Award-winning, guitar-shredding, desert blues group Tinariwen on July 25. Brazil’s Seu Jorge makes his long-awaited Seacoast return on August 18. Discover the talents of Lauren Ruth Ward when she makes her Portsmouth debut at the Music Hall Loft on July 19. Her performances are reminiscent of Janis Joplin. Thanks for listening and for taking this journey with us!Read More
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