Weekly Entertainment Report August 29-September 1: Living Arts, Music and Shows in Southern New Hampshire

As always, this week's roundup of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Email your entertainment events to [email protected] for our consideration. Don't forget to add your events to the InkLink Community Calendar for a chance to be included in the live radio report on WMNH 95.3 (The Morning Show with Peter White – “World of Entertainment” LIVE every Thursday at 8am).

Recommended LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29^th

• Dani Sven / Firefly (Manchester) / 5:00 p.m.
• Jack Plante / Cheers (Concord) / 5:00 p.m.
• Ryan Williamson / Murphy's (Bedford) / 5:30 p.m
• Ian Galipeau / Lithermans Brewing Company (Concord) / 5:30 p.m
• 21^st and 1^st / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
• Andrea Paquin / Pressed Café (Salem) / 6 p.m.
• Bella Perrotta / T-Bones (Bedford) / 6pm
• Casey Roop / T-Bones (Salem) / 6 p.m
• Chris Lester / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
• Chris Taylor / T-Bones (Concord) / 6 p.m
• Jeff Mrozek / KC's Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Johnny Angel / T-Bones (Hudson) / 6 p.m
• Jordan Quinn / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6 p.m.
• Kay Ivy / Shorty's (Nashua) / 6 p.m.
• Pete Peterson / Fratello's (Manchester) / 6pm
• Tyler Levs / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6 p.m.
• 603's / Telly's (Epping) / 7pm
• Charlie Chronopoulos / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30^th

• Peter Pappas / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
• Ernesto Burden / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30 p.m.
• Bella Perrotta / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30 p.m.
• Jonny Friday / Murphy's (Bedford) / 6pm
• Rob & Jody / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
• Joannie Cicatelli / Bus Stop (Londonderry) / 6:00 p.m.
• Justin Bethune / KC's Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Danny McCarthy / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Ian Archibold / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Ben Harris / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30 p.m
• Lisa Marie / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
• Jimmy's Right / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Rock Junkies / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Total x 4 / Telly's (Epping) / 8pm
• Clandestine / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31^st

• Matt Litzinger / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
• Stephen DeCuire / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
• Upright Dogs / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 5:00 p.m
• Dani Sven / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30 p.m.
• Darien Castro / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30 p.m.
• Karen Grenier / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
• Corey McLane / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
• Matt Bergeron / KC's Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
• Eddie Sands / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 7 p.m.
• Colin Hart / Chen Yang Li (bow) / 7 p.m.
• Joe McDonald / Casey Magee's Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8 p.m
• Dave Ayotte Band / Telly's (Epping) / 8pm
• Hell on Heels / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
• Mixtape Heroez / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
• Up / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 9pm
• Soup du Jour / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1^st

• Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
• Steve Aubert / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
• Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
• D-Comp / KC's Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3:00 p.m.
• Johnny Angel / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 3 p.m.
• Jimmy's Right / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 4 p.m
• Lilly Innella / Luna Bistro (Salem) / 4 p.m.
• Peter Pappas / Murphy's (Bedford) / 4pm
• Chad Lamarsh / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 5pm
• Dough Thompson / Cheers (Concord) / 5:00 p.m
• Mike & Connor / Telly's (Epping) / 5pm

Always check a venue’s website or social media for last-minute changes. or to see if there are any ticket or entry requirements. Thank you to Notso Costley Productions and the NH Music Collective for your support and listings of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC.

SELECTED ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Click on the DIRECT/x link to go to the official ticket purchase link for each event.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29^th

SCENES: A BILLY JOEL EXPERIENCE / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 20:00 – DIRECT/x

At this great tribute to Billy Joel, you will hear authentic renditions of his greatest hits performed by Scenes: A Billy Joel Experience! “Scenes” celebrates and recreates the music of Billy Joel at the highest and most authentic level. From the specific piano sounds and riffs that Billy himself uses to the classic Ray Ban sunglasses that Billy always wears, you can’t miss this authentic tribute show. www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898

DAVID HOLLANDER / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:30 p.m. – DIRECT/x

The author of How Basketball Can Save The World, a thought-provoking exploration of how the global phenomenon of sport and its values ​​can help solve the most pressing issues of our time. David Hollander, JD, is associate dean and clinical professor at New York University's Tisch Institute for Global Sport and the recipient of NYU's highest honor for faculty, the Distinguished Teaching Award. David Hollander will be introduced by Duncan Robinson, forward for the Miami Heat and New Hampshire's own team. Part of the Nashua Community Lecture Series. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30^th

Spend valuable time with your loved ones!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24^th

MIKE GIRARD'S BIG SWINGING THING / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8 p.m. – DIRECT/x

The brilliant lead singer of THE FOOLS has a new project: MIKE GIRARD'S BIG SWINGING THING! It's a BIG BAND, but not your typical big band. It's ROCK & ROLL with horns… lots of them! Expect various covers of The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day, Johnny Cash and Tom Jones… plus some great FOOLS classics! Mike Girard is joined by guitarist and founding member of The FOOLS Rich Bartlett, former FOOLS bassist Joe Holaday and drummer Jim Taft – plus Steve LeClaire and The Tornado Alley Horns and about a dozen of New England's best and craziest horn players! www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100

TAYLOR & OLIVIA DANCE PARTY / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:00 p.m. – DIRECT/x

The Bank of NH Stage is OBSESSED with this couple! They are ready for all the VAMPIRES and LOVERS to pour their hearts out and SHAKE IT OFF on the dance floor to TAYLIVIA. An event for ALL AGES. www.ccanh.com or 603-225-1111

UPCOMING EVENTS:

OLIVER! / Palace Theater (Manchester) / September 6th to 29th – DIRECT/x

The streets of Victorian England come to life when Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver flees to London and finds refuge in a band of petty criminals and pickpockets led by old Fagin. When Oliver is caught for a theft he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fearing for his hiding place, Fagin hires the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, jeopardizing Oliver's chances of finding true love in a family. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588

PARIS! CITY OF LIGHTS / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / 20 & 21 September – DIRECT/x

Join the Majestic Theatre for its 19th Annual Auction and Charity Event! Performances by Majestic adult, teen and youth actors, faculty and students from the Ted Herbert Music School, and special guests; different artists perform each night! Silent auction with tickets and passes to arts and cultural venues, electronics, gift baskets, restaurant gift certificates, artwork and more. Special themed raffles and refreshments each night. There's something for everyone! www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469

THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 6 & 7 September – DIRECT/x

Remember all the wonderful variety shows we grew up with in the 70's and 80's? Now you have the chance to see them live, recreated by the best Las Vegas impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art makeup to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary superstars come to life in “An Evening with The Stars.” The NBC Today Show says, “It's one of the most extraordinary shows we've ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones and many, many more, hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588

Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER to see more current events in town this weekend!