Writers on a New England Stage

Jeanine Cummins

Thursday, May 15, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

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Talks

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, May 16, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join us as CreativeMornings PKX returns in person! It's the only creative breakfast lecture series that you'll need on a Friday morning! May's Speaker: Scarlet Keys - Revival

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Liz Frame & Todd Hearon

Friday, May 16, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Enjoy an evening of Americana with singer-songwriters Liz Frame & the Kickers and Todd Hearon.  

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MUSE: A Salute to Divas of Rock!

Saturday, May 17, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Jacyn and Lauren return to The Music Hall Lounge with Muse: A Salute to Divas of Rock!—a powerful tribute to legendary female rock icons. Sequins encouraged!

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Richard Russo

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Somebody’s Fool and The Destiny Thief presents a marvelous new essay collection on work, culture, love, and family. Evening's Moderator: Mark Dagostino, seven-time New York Times bestselling co-author

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The Massacoustics

Sunday, May 25, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

This American/rock band from Massachusetts plays freshly written songs from the outside for the outsiders and have performed their own brand of writer-rock all over the world.

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Dwayne Haggins Album Release

Friday, May 30, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Dwayne Haggins, called “The John Legend of rockabilly,” blends Elvis and Marvin Gaye influences, captivating audiences with his unique sound. New album release at The Music Hall Lounge!  

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Pete Kilpatrick Band

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Pete Kilpatrick, a dynamic singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, blends soulful vocals, introspective lyrics, and skillful guitar playing, creating deeply meaningful music that resonates with audiences.  

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Antonio Rey with Special Guest Juanito Pascual

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey, a leading flamenco guitarist, tours globally with flamenco virtuoso Juanito Pascual, blending flamenco, jazz, and blues in captivating performances.

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Craig Johnson

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Walt Longmire is back after the escapades of First Frost and encounters one of his most baffling cases in Wyoming’s brutal and unforgiving Red Desert. Evening's Moderator: Tina Sawtelle, President & CEO of The Music Hall

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Melissa Ferrick

Thursday, June 5, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Melissa Ferrick, a genre-defying artist blending indie, folk, punk, and alternative, continues to break boundaries with her music, teaching, and inspiring new generations of artists.  

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Comedy in the Lounge

Gabby Bryan

June 6 – June 7, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Gabby Bryan is a New York-based comedian, actress, Emmy-winning producer, podcaster, and viral social media star with global tours and TV/film credits.

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Jean Becker

Sunday, June 8, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush and New York Times bestselling author, Jean Becker shares moving and pivotal life lessons from a leader who left a mark on people's hearts and souls. Evening's Moderator: Governor Christopher T. Sununu

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Myq Kaplan

Thursday, June 12, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Kaplan is a standup comedian who has appeared on major late night shows, recorded comedy specials for Comedy Central and Amazon. His newest comedy album, A.K.A, was hailed as “invigoratingly funny” by The New York Times.

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Geoffrey Asmus

Friday, June 13, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

This comedian’s stand-up career began in 2013 and has been headlining comedy clubs nationwide along with hosting a weekly podcast.

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Jonathan van Halem

Saturday, June 14, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Brooklyn-based comedian is known for his observational comedy and relatable style, having achieved significant success online, as well as opening for comedians such as Rory Scovel and Kevin Nealon.

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Cinema

Pints! Camera! Action! - Do the Right Thing (1989)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Cult and classic movies with cold beers on draft and hot takes encouraged. A sociable, big screen brouhaha with no tickets, no ushers, and definitely no shushing.

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Chris Trapper

Saturday, June 21, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter has become a modern day acoustic troubadour and has shared the stage with the likes of Rob Thomas, Pat Benatar, and John Prine.  

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Veronica Lewis

Friday, June 27, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

A multi-award-winning, #2 Billboard charting artist from the backwoods of New Hampshire, Veronica Lewis emerges as a distinct voice in rock, joining the ground swell of female artists redefining the meaning of singer-songwriter.  

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Mr. Sun

Saturday, June 28, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The acoustic music supergroup, Mr. Sun, features four of the finest musicians on the American roots scene and have created a powerful presence throughout the acoustic Americana genre.

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Chris Whitaker

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

An instant New York Times bestseller, All the Colors of the Dark is an epic, soaring coming-of-age story that shows the cost of keeping things hidden.

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Joe List

July 11 – July 12, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Joe List is a comedian, writer, and actor known for his specials, podcast, and appearances on late-night shows, including The Late Show and Conan.

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Tony Furtado

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

An evocative and soulful singer, Tony Furtado is a wide-ranging songwriter crafting sounds of Americana roots via multi-instrumentation and a dizzying musical toolbox.

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Bitter Pill

Sunday, July 20, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The self-described “rhythm and bluegrass” tight-knit family group has been called “the real deal, punch you in the gut and keep you coming back” (Seacoastonline.com) with their “smart, dramatic… evocative compositions that cross genres” (NH Magazine).

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Ben Shattuck

Thursday, July 24, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

A stunning collection of interconnected stories set in New England, exploring how the past is often misunderstood and how history, family, heartache, and desire can echo over centuries. Evening’s Moderator: Ian Aldrich, Executive Editor at Yankee Magazine

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Sarah Blacker & the Light

Saturday, July 26, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Mixing a blend of soulful singer-songwriter repertoire with jazzy melodic twists, Sarah Blacker & the Light arrive with 4-part lush vocal harmonies and a side of Classic Rock and folk.

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Beatriz Williams

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

From the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers comes an epic tale set in New England of family legacy, love, and truths that echo down generations.

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Sharon Jones

Saturday, August 23, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

A Portsmouth legend returns to The Music Hall Lounge with high energy R&B and Blues tunes.

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Casey Abrams & Friends

Saturday, September 20, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join Casey Abrams and his friends Dylan Chamber and Hunter, as they take the audience on a journey through sixty years of icon music.

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Peter Bradley Adams

Saturday, November 15, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

The folk singer-songwriter explores the middle ground between hope and heartache backed by strong melodies and the calm emotional intensity of his voice.

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Griffin House

Saturday, November 22, 2025

• The Music Hall Lounge

Named one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time, Griffin House has forged a loyal fanbase through years of grassroots touring and has a discography that includes over 13 albums.

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