Donna Harris is a singer-songwriter who has performed with Idina Menzel, Garth Brooks, Badfinger, The Hollies, Enya, and more. Kenny Richards, guitarist-singer-songwriter, worked with Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller. He […]
Dallas Corbin is a New England-based singer-songwriter who brings a blend of country, folk, and rock. He often performs with bassist Guy Phillips.
New Beige hosts Eddie's Crazy Music Bingo every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Save a table and test your knowledge.
Glen Nunes performs live at Knuckle Heads every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. He performs an acoustic set often with guest collaborators as part of the venue’s regular […]
Skeleton Crewe is seasoned jam band musicians Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane. The group mixes Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and richly […]
Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA comes to The Zeiterion on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. The touring production features seasoned singers and musicians performing 100 percent live […]
Fred and Tom return with 70s, 80s, and 90s tunes.
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
Matty O and Scott Avila, members of the energetic rock and country band Loose Screws, make up the duo Unscrewd Acoustic.
Enjoy “Classical Favorites in the Parlors” on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of familiar classical pieces. Tickets are $15 […]
Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.
Duke Robillard has been a leading voice in blues, swing, and classic R&B since 1967. He first gained national attention as the founder and front man of Roomful of Blues. His influence has reached generations of musicians and fans worldwide. Robillard has earned two Grammy nominations for traditional blues album of the year. He was […]
Spoiler Alert returns to Oriental Pearl. The rock, pop, R&B band consists of Jeff on lead vocals, Galen on guitar, Rich on bass and Greg on drums.
Kettle Kitchen Concerts pair tacos, tunes, and cold beer on Saturday afternoons. The brewery is open from 3 to 8 p.m., with free live music each week at 5:30 p.m. South Coast artists bring the soundtrack. BBQ y MAS serves Birria tacos from the Kettle Kitchen at Buzzards Bay Brewing, along with rotating weekly specials […]
Gene and Bob formed In Tandem over 15 years ago to blend vocals with acoustic and electric guitars at various venues. Their repertoire includes light rock, jazz, and music from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. Gene handles vocals and acoustic guitar, while Bob contributes electric guitar.
Been There Done That is a band performing hits from the 1970s and 1980s. Lead guitarist and vocalist Chris Carucci pulled together a group of experienced musicians who share a love of classic rock and pop. Members include Joanne Sardinha on lead vocals and percussion, Joe Capilli on bass and vocals, Art “The Spaceman” Spencer […]
The Jethros will bring their eclectic sound to The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 28. Music starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Group blends folk, blues, country, soul, swing, jazz, and bluegrass into a lively mix. Regular appearances at […]
Tom Rush performs Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Rush brings warmth, humor, and a distinctive guitar style to the stage. His shows move easily between tender ballads and gritty blues, with storytelling at the center. His […]
NPR noted that DakhaBrakha’s live shows rise far beyond curiosity into something unforgettable. Four musicians from Kyiv come together to create a sound that feels both ancient and brand new. Traditional Ukrainian folk music blends with global influences. Strong, soaring vocals meet deep percussion and layered rhythms. Band members call it “ethno chaos.” Rolling Stone […]
Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.
As a solo musician, Putnam Murdock has released several albums and writes some original music. His originals are performed with a trio of musicians. Putnam plays mostly covers in a duo with singer Marlaina Trepanier.
Seamus Galligan is a local singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and others, and his music mixes folk, rock, and pop.
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
New Bedford JazzFest opens its 2026 Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, March 1, with Yoron Israel and High Standards. The concert is from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Drummer and bandleader Yoron Israel leads the group, bringing decades of experience as a performer, composer, and Berklee College of Music professor. […]
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