Brandt Taylor Band at Cisco
Connecticut guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Brandt Taylor leads the Brandt Taylor Band. The group performs blues, rock, and roots music throughout New England. Taylor has opened for acts including Tower […]
Connecticut guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Brandt Taylor leads the Brandt Taylor Band. The group performs blues, rock, and roots music throughout New England. Taylor has opened for acts including Tower […]
Sound Legacy: Remembering Carlton Pina will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. The program features vocalist Angella Middleton and spoken word poet Jamilyn Soares in an afternoon of music, poetry, and reflection celebrating Pina's legacy.
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Grace Marshall sees music as a way to connect, heal, and inspire. Her performances focus on songs that create joy and encourage audiences to sing along. Her repertoire spans several genres and eras, with an emphasis on familiar favorites. Sets include country, soft rock, acoustic versions of pop songs, and lesser-known selections. Marshall aims to […]
Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett.
Jackson Neves is a music and business major at Wheaton College. He’s also a guitarist, singer, and pianist playing the best music of the ’50s through today.
Music Circles meet every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Join an informal acoustic jam session open to musicians of all skill levels. Admission is free. The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts is offering workshops and free community events throughout the summer at 34 Center St. in Fairhaven. Donations are appreciated to support the organization's upcoming season.
Freetown’s Summer Concert Series consists of three free concerts at the bandstand at 5 South Main St. in Assonet. Performances are scheduled every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain dates are set for the following Tuesday. July 14 The Dave Richardson Band will open the series with a mix of New Orleans funk, […]
Anna Freitas performs Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Freitas is a Berklee College of Music graduate, guitarist and vocalist. Her music draws from classic rock, R&B, pop and funk. She has performed throughout New England since the 1990s as a solo artist and with several musical projects.
Bayside hosts Eddie’s Crazy Music Bingo every Tuesday night from 7–9 p.m.
Dive deep into the groove with FROM the UNDERGROUND, the high-voltage weekly radio show from WAMPTRONICA, bringing you the best in underground House Music, Rare Groove, and Afrobeat every Tuesday night at 8 PM on WNB One Radio. Expect deep cuts, soulful classics, banging remixes, and exclusive originals—all curated to move your body and elevate […]
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
"New Bedford Rocks the Park" is a series of five free outdoor concerts on Thursdays from July 9 through Aug. 13, 6 to 8 p.m., at Custom House Square. The Whaling History Alliance presents the family-friendly program to promote the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Here’s this year’s lineup: July 9: Stone Gon — […]
Learn guitar techniques and music theory on the second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.in a hands on class. Admission is $20 per class, payable at the door.
Jackson Neves is a local musician and a graduate of Wheaton College. A guitarist, singer, and pianist, he performs folk, rock, and golden-era favorites from the 1950s through today.
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 music lineup
“AHHHhhh!” brings late-night house music to the Speakeasy at Zeiterion. The AHA After Dark series begins at 8 p.m., flowing from the Jazz Jam into an Afro-jazz house set curated by WAMPTRONICA. Admission is free. The room shifts into part listening space, part dance floor. Musicians from the jam are encouraged to stay and improvise […]
The Neal McCarthy electric trio, featuring Kyle Spark on bass and Peter Antunes on drums, performs every Thursday from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
Buzzards Bay Brewing will host its 2026 Summer Concert Series with free live music every Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Food trucks begin serving around 4 p.m. Performers include: • June 20— Annie and Russ • June 27 — Pearly Baker Acoustic • July 10 — Beau • July 17 — Dave Richardson Band […]
Serenades & Suites is a free chamber concert on Friday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The event features Beethoven’s lively six-movement “Serenade, Op. 25,” written for flute, violin and viola. Also included is Quincy Porter’s “Suite in E,” a four-movement work that blends reflective passages with light […]
Fred and Tom return with 70s, 80s, and 90s tunes.
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.
Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.

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