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Thanks To Gravity

December 8 – December 9, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

The legends of the 90s Seacoast music scene are back to celebrate their first new album in nearly 20 years.

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Sharon Jones

Sunday, December 10, 2023

• 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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Henhouse Prowlers

Friday, December 15, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Founded with the desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, the Henhouse Prowlers’ have toured over 25 countries and became cultural ambassadors with the US State Department in 2013.

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Taylor O'Donnell Trio

Saturday, December 16, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Known for her exploratory use of vocal timbre and texture in her musical stylings, Taylor O’Donnell will perform whimsical holiday classics to celebrate the season.

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An Evening with Nat Zegree

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

A Music Hall favorite, Nat Zegree returns to the Lounge following his high-energy performance in Million Dollar Quartet with an energetic musical show of his own.

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Family Holiday Pops

December 17 – December 20, 2023

• Offsite

The festive program will delight audiences of all ages with a seasonal blend of music from beloved holiday movies and classic Christmas favorites. Please note: This is an offsite event.

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Ultimate Johnny Cash with Scott Moreau

Friday, December 22, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Scott Moreau brings his ultimate Johnny Cash tribute to Portsmouth.

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Abrielle Scharff's - Abby Holidays!

December 21 – December 23, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Abrielle Scharff is back in Portsmouth for her annual holiday show. Surrounded by friends and family, join Abby’s celebration of her favorite time of year.

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Dawes: The Night Before NYE

Saturday, December 30, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Dawes returns to our Historic Theater for a special show the night before New Year's Eve!

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Rockspring’s New Year’s Eve Party!

Sunday, December 31, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Ring in the New Year with this high-energy string band and a glass of champagne in hand!

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The Brother Brothers

Saturday, January 6, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

The touring career of indie folk duo twins, Adam and David Moss, spans runs with the likes of I’m With Her, Lake Street Dive, and Shakey Graves.

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Socks In The Frying Pan

Thursday, January 11, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

From the humble beginnings of playing music in pubs, the Socks have become one of the most sought-after Irish music groups in the world today performing alongside acts like Sting, Aretha Franklin, and Rod Stewart.

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Jax Hollow

Thursday, January 18, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

An untameable force of nature, Jax Hollow's unique sound blends genres with ripping guitar riffs, solos, and powerful vocals.

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The Midnight Wrens

Friday, January 19, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Midnight Wrens blend threads of Americana, funk, jazz, and folk into soothing, sometimes gravelly, original songs laced with colorful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.

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Lee DeWyze

Friday, January 26, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

The American Idol winner (Season 9) returns to The Lounge with his soulful music that blends rock and folk.

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Harrison Goodell

Saturday, January 27, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Dover-based singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was a contestant on American Idol, and recently released his debut EP, Like Home.

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[RESCHEDULED] Jill Sobule

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Please Note: This performance has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7pm. Please call the B2W Box Office (603.436.2400) with any questions. Folk-pop artist and New York singer-songwriter Jill Sobule’s hits include “I Kissed A Girl” and the alt-rock anthem from Clueless, “Supermodel.”

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Band of Horses

Thursday, February 1, 2024

• The Historic Theater

**LOW TICKET WARNING** Their first record in more than five years, Things Are Great, brings a return to the band’s earlier work, sonically, and the raw ethos that lies at the heart of their music.

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Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver

Friday, February 2, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage.

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Dreadnaught

Saturday, February 3, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Dreadnaught’s eclectic blend of rock, jazz, and experimental music has been a hallmark of the seacoast scene for nearly 30 years – 18 of them as house band for The Music Hall’s Writers on a New England Stage series.

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Foy Vance

Friday, February 9, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance has headlined sold out tours in addition to supporting artists Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Snow Patrol, and Sir Elton John.  

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Sarah Blacker Band

Saturday, February 10, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Mixing a blend of soulful singer-songwriter repertoire with hints of jazz, classic rock, and jamband, the Sarah Blacker Band's sound is familiar, compelling, and chill-evoking all in the same breath.

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TMH & UNH Present: The Chamber Music of Robert Honstein

Thursday, February 15, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

UNH and TMH present an evening of Robert Honstein's chamber music performed by UNH and visiting Istanbul University faculty members in a unique collaboration. Celebrated for his “waves of colorful sounds” (New York Times) and “smart, appealing works” (The New Yorker), Robert Honstein (b. 1980) is a New York-based composer of orchestral, chamber, vocal, and film music.

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Griffin House

Saturday, February 17, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Named one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time, Griffin House celebrates his latest release with a return to The Lounge.

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Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert

Sunday, February 18, 2024

• The Historic Theater

A spellbinding performance that both lovingly honors Dylan’s imprint on history and brings a stunning new vitality to many of his most revered songs.

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Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration Starring The Blue Note Quintet

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Blue Note Records’ 85th Anniversary Tour resonates with diverse talents, uniting past and present. As these musicians honor tradition and innovate, they affirm the label’s enduring influence on the world of jazz.

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - Shorty Gras Tour

Thursday, February 22, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Trombone Shorty brings magnetic charisma and innate showmanship to his performances that mix genres and top charts.

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Another Tequila Sunrise - Eagles Tribute

Saturday, February 24, 2024

• The Historic Theater

New England-based Eagles tribute, Another Tequila Sunrise has been performing to sell-out crowds across the country for over twenty years.

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Adrienne Mack-Davis

Friday, March 1, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Infusing soul and R&B melodies with infectious hip hop and dance instrumentals, Adrienne Mack-Davis emanates positivity and self-love to inspire compassion and self-confidence in people from all walks of life

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Taj Mahal & Sona Jobarteh

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal and kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh honor their musical pasts as they bring the blues to Portsmouth.

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Diana Krall

Thursday, March 7, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

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Hayley Reardon & Judit Neddermann

Saturday, March 9, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon returns to The Lounge with award-winning composer and singer Judit Neddermann.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert

Sunday, March 10, 2024

• The Historic Theater

The PSO's Winter Concert features Olivier Messiaen's Les offrandes oubliees, Maurice Ravel's La Valse, and Camille Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor, "Organ Symphony."

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Marc Broussard

Monday, March 11, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Soulful performer Marc Broussard mixes soul funk, blues, R&B, and rock. Raised in Louisiana's vibrant music scene, his songs weave intimate stories of love, family and home.

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Haley Heynderickx & The Westerlies

Friday, March 15, 2024

• The Historic Theater

With crushingly intimate songwriting,and raw, immersive vocals, the Portland-based singer-songwriter defies music categorization.

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Scott Kirby

Saturday, March 16, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

A modern-day troubadour with a style that’s coastal and grounded, Scott Kirby wears many hats as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.

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Julian Lage - Speak to Me Tour

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation, the California-born, New York-based musician has been touted as the “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker).

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Black Violin: The Experience Tour

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Blending strings, modern beats, and vocals, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste of Black Violin have been challenging stereotypes, empowering youth, and earning Grammy nominations for nearly two decades.

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Catie Curtis

Saturday, April 6, 2024

• The Music Hall Lounge

Catie Curtis pulls the walls down between performer and crowd, using music to put together the puzzle pieces of the head, heart, hands, and a guitar.

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Pat Metheny

Thursday, April 11, 2024

• The Historic Theater

An accomplished musician and winner of countless awards, Pat Metheny has spent most of his life on tour and continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community.

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Between Us: Palaver Strings x Attacca Quartet

Friday, April 26, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Portland, Maine based musician-led ensemble, Palaver Strings, joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet for a unique collaborative performance.

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An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

• The Historic Theater

One of the most illustrious composers of our time David Foster, pairs with a veteran of the concert stage Katharine McPhee, to deliver an unforgettable evening of music.

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Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift

Saturday, May 18, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience - is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

Sunday, June 2, 2024

• The Historic Theater

The PSO's final mainstage concert of the season will feature Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 and Dvorak's Carnival Overture. The performance will also feature the 2024 winner of the PSO Young Artists Concerto Competition.

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Mr. Joe Jackson Presents: Joe Jackson Solo and The Music of Max Champion

Monday, June 3, 2024

• The Historic Theater

Joe Jackson is launching a new tour with the same band as his last, the successful Four Decade Tour of 2019, and his last album Fool: Graham Maby (Bass, Vocals), Teddy Kumpel (Guitar, Vocals) and Doug Yowell (Drums, Vocals, Electronics).

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