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The Airborne Toxic Event

Friday, June 2, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event has played with world-class symphonies and at Coachella and Lollapalooza music festivals.

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Kate Redgate: Record Release Party

Saturday, June 3, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join us in celebrating the release of her long-awaited recording Light Under The Door - out on Rum Bar Records on June 2 - with this full band special show!

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Billy Gilman

Friday, June 9, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

The youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, Gilman was a finalist on NBC’s The Voice and has won the hearts of millions.

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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

• The Historic Theater

The Hamilton star and award-winning actor’s career has spanned all platforms and genres, taking him from Broadway to the Super Bowl, from the Knives Out sequel Glass Onion to the upcoming Exorcist trilogy. 

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Bitter Pill

Saturday, June 10, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Self-described as “rhythm and bluegrass,” Bitter Pill is a tight-knit family who play a dark and anachronistic twist of folk, blues, jazz, rockabilly, and country.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

Sunday, June 11, 2023

• The Historic Theater

The PSO’s final mainstage performance of the season features two powerfully evocative works: Vivian Fung’s Dust Devils and Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

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Melody Gardot

Thursday, June 15, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Melody Gardot possesses a blues, jazz-oriented style and dusky persona that reflects her hope and joy in making music. 

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Chris Trapper

Sunday, June 18, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Chris Trapper has become a modern-day acoustic troubadour and storyteller, using his honeyed tenor and humor to withstand the test of time.

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The Quebe Sisters

Friday, June 23, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Quebe Sisters have delivered their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound to the concert halls and festivals of North America and Europe.

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Harrison Goodell

Saturday, June 24, 2023

• 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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Rufus Wainwright

Friday, June 30, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Touring behind his 12th studio album, Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation.

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A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster

Friday, June 30, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Rich DiMare is an American jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook.

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Soul Rebel Project

Saturday, July 1, 2023

• Chestnut Street

Reggae group Soul Rebel Project’s chart topping albums are rooted in rock reggae and dub jam, and have earned tours with legends like The Wailers, Sean Paul, and Damian Marley.

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Darrell Scott

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott’s songs have been recorded by over 70 artists including the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, and Keb’ Mo’.

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Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Thursday, July 6, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Rumours has taken the country by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs where they will make you dance and sing along at the top of your lungs.

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Dan Brown's Wild Symphony with Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, July 8, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown and the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for stunning orchestral music from Wild Symphony, Brown's illustrated children's book! Join us on Chestnut Street before and after the performance for a family-friendly street fair!

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Straight No Chaser - The Yacht Rock Tour

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music, having built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Thursday, July 13, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band with their distinctive sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, including blues, R&B, and rock ‘n roll.

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Chris Botti

Friday, July 14, 2023

• The Historic Theater

There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. See him live and you’ll understand why musical stars from Sting to Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell have been eager to share his stage.

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Mat Kearney - The Acoustic Trio Tour

Saturday, July 15, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Kearney’s new album, January Flower sees the multi-Platinum songwriter  in his rawest form, distilling the songwriting process and rediscovering the joy of making music.

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Reed Foehl

Sunday, July 16, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Raised in a small New England town, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl’s folk-Americana music tells stories that push boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

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Jill Sobule

Monday, July 17, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

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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Nora Brown

Friday, July 21, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Playing old-time traditional music from southeast Appalachia and beyond, Nora and her banjo have appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Dolly Parton’s America, and numerous festivals across the country.

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Once an Outlaw

Sunday, July 23, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Expect to hear hit after hit as well as some deep cuts for the avid fan from this Southern rock supergroup.

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Chad Hollister Trio

Friday, July 28, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

This Vermont trio has opened for the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and the late Tom Petty with their honest and heartfelt music.

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Ryan Montbleau

Saturday, July 29, 2023

• Chestnut Street

The Massachusetts-born singer-songwriter and guitarist has solidified his reputation as a roots rock powerhouse and an inexorable road warrior, having performed with Martin Sexton, Trombone Shorty, and Tall Heights.

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Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Sunday, July 30, 2023

• The Historic Theater

The legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall tour behind Herb’s latest album, Sunny Side of the Street, which hit #7 on the Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

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Erick Baker

Friday, August 4, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Erick Baker has toured alongside artists like John Legend, Brandi Carlile, and the Goo Goo Dolls, performing with passion and unguarded emotional energy.

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Todd Hearon & Old Hat Stringband

Saturday, August 5, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join award-winning poet and songwriter Todd Hearon for a Portsmouth showcase of his second studio album, Yodelady.

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Margo Price - 'Til the Wheels Fall Off Tour

Monday, August 7, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Rock and roll, psychedelic country, rhythm & blues, and even bright shiny pop combine and refract through Margo’s artistry, that delicate vocal and unhurried delivery, they come out sounding singularly her.

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Maddie Poppe

Monday, August 7, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

The 25-year-old American Idol winner and singer-songwriter is a multi-faceted powerhouse artist, with a blend of R&B, pop, and Americana original music.

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Ryan Adams & the Cardinals

August 8 – August 9, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Often praised for their unique blend of Americana, folk, and rock, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals’s live performances have been remembered by nostalgic fans for their energy and intensity.

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Paul Hodes & The Blue Buddha Band

Friday, August 11, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

What do you get when you put together a Congressman, two mad scientists, and a jazz drummer? A powerful blend of retro-rock, folk, and roots with The Blue Buddha Band!

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Arrival from Sweden

Friday, August 11, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Relive the sound, look, and joyful celebration of ABBA, down to the crystalline harmonies and original outrageous costumes.  

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Sharon Jones

Saturday, August 12, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Portsmouth gem Sharon Jones lights up the stage with riff-driven, high-energy R&B and Blues tunes will have you dancing in your seat!

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Sam Robbins & Jesse Terry

Thursday, August 17, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Portsmouth born and raised Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer-songwriter." Berklee grad Jesse Terry "brings to mind iconic artist/poets like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne.”

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Buffalo Nichols

Saturday, August 19, 2023

• Chestnut Street

Guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Carl “Buffalo” Nichols infuses his folk and blues music with his rich voice and evocative, virtuosic guitar-playing.

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Ace Frehley

Thursday, August 24, 2023

• The Historic Theater

The legendary Ace Frehley—original lead guitarist for and founding member of KISS—brings his rock ’n’ roll swagger to the Historic Theater

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Seth Glier

Thursday, August 31, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

An acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he is the winner of five Independent Music Awards and shared stages with Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, Lisa Marie Presley, and Martin Sexton.

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An Evening with The Righteous Babes

Sunday, September 3, 2023

• 28 Chestnut St.

The Righteous Babes are a supergroup of powerhouse female artists from Ani DiFranco's legacy label, with a sound like boygenius meets Bonny Light Horseman with an air of Lilith Fair.

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Guy Davis

Friday, September 8, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Grammy-nominated Guy Davis blends the blues with roots, folk, rock, and rap for musical storytelling that is a deep, earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music.

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An Intimate Evening with Nolan Taylor

Sunday, September 10, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Nolan Taylor is a singer-songwriter based out of Cincinnati, Ohio with a deeply emotional sound and contagious energy.

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Los Lobos: 50th Anniversary Tour

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards, and made fans around the world with music that embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot.

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Amy Speace

Saturday, September 16, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Heralded by Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine, Amy Speace is one of contemporary folk and Americana music’s leading voices of the new generation.

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Killer Queen - A Tribute To Queen

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Killer Queen is the longest-established tribute band to Freddie Mercury and Queen, who has regularly sold out venues and represented the band at LiveAid.

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Yo-Yo Ma plays Elgar

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Internationally revered cellist Yo-Yo Ma has dazzled the world as both a musician and a champion for culture’s impact on humanity. He joins Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of transformative music.

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An Evening with Angelina Jordan

Friday, September 22, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Angelina Jordan has shined on some of the world’s biggest stages as a vocalist, but now she shines even brighter as an artist.

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An Evening with Oteil & Friends

Sunday, September 24, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Two-time Grammy-winning bassist Oteil Burbridge has been touring and recording for over three decades with the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and blues and jazz legends.

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Hot Tuna Electric

Monday, September 25, 2023

• The Historic Theater

For over 50 years, the Grammy-winning Hot Tuna remains one of the most innovative rock and roll bands in American music.

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Ben Folds: What Matters Most Tour

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Ben Folds, one of the most ambitious and versatile songwriters of his generation, tours behind his first studio release in eight years, What Matters Most.

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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find Your People Tour

Saturday, September 30, 2023

• The Historic Theater

For the better part of two decades, the award-winning songwriter has brought his audience together night after night, turning his shows into celebrations of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots music.

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Jonatha Brooke

Sunday, October 1, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Merging evocative folk and melodic pop, singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke has spent decades songwriting for Disney films and television shows, as well as her own releases.

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Amythyst Kiah

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

“One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets” (Rolling Stone), Kiah brings together iconoclastic alt-rock with the roots/old-time-music scene.

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Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive

Saturday, October 7, 2023

• The Historic Theater

From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget.

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Lilli Lewis

Sunday, October 8, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

The folk-rock diva has performed at the Kennedy Center and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with a voice compared to “the color of light” by Mandy Patinkin.

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Antje Duvekot

Thursday, October 19, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Award-winning songwriter Antje Duvekot’s folk songs have earned the praise of rock legends, with a powerful sense of vulnerability that leaves the audience in awe.

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Trace Bundy

Thursday, October 26, 2023

• The Music Hall Lounge

Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience.

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[Rescheduled] Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Friday, November 3, 2023

• The Historic Theater

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy’s electrifying performances on the fiddles have propelled their dazzling careers since childhood while cementing their status as Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music.

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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 whismical holiday classics to celebrate the season.

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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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