The Makam Healing Project will explore the centuries-old tradition of Turkish Ottoman modal music on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Historic melodies will be brought into a contemporary setting while contemplating how soundscapes and listening practices have changed over time. Audience members can sing simple modal phrases as part of an interactive […]
Fred and Tom return with 70s, 80s, and 90s tunes.
Declan Kelehan is a South Shore musician who performs as a solo acoustic artist and with several New England bands. He has played bass with Gracie Grace and All the Good Boys and has also played on guitar and vocals with the Zak Jacobson Syndicate. More recently, he has appeared with the Aldous Collins Band […]
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.
Joy Pereira is a long-time, beloved performer in the region. She is especially known for getting crowds dancing with old-school selections.
Trial Run Band performs live music at venues and events throughout the region.
Element 119 performs hard rock throughout the decades.
Aldous Collins performs high energy, positive music that blends indie funk, reggae, rock and soul.
Enjoy live music from some of the area’s talented artists on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Sept. 26: Bob Porawski Oct. 3: Dave DeLuca Oct. 10: Craig DeMelo Oct. 17: Redfish Oct. 24: Bob Porawski Admission is free.
Neal McCarthy performs on the first Saturday of the month at Rose Alley Ale House from 3–6 p.m. with Kyle Spark bass Geoffrey Fortin drums Nick Sanfilippo keys/piano.
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 […]
Even Keel is a Rhode Island band that performs reggae-influenced music with rock elements. The group plays live shows throughout the region.
Gary Farias will perform live at the Galley Grille in Westport from 6 to 9 p.m. Farias performs a mix of acoustic favorites and popular songs in a casual waterfront setting.
CarSon Acoustic features Fernando Carreiro and Justin Sampson, two musicians who share a love of music and a distinctive approach to familiar songs. They play a mix of favorites with acoustic arrangements and harmonies.
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.
King Animal, a Chris Cornell tribute, and Almost Creed, a Creed tribute, will perform Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Vault. Tickets range from $18.20 to $29. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by general admission at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
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.
Stone Gon performs dance, disco, oldies, R&B, hip hop, Motown, funk and pop hits from the 1970s to today.
440 is a five-member band with roots in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The group performs primarily 1980s rock, with select songs from the 1970s and 1990s. Band members come from a range of musical backgrounds. Their shared passion is delivering high-energy live performances across the local music scene.
Lost My Balance will perform on Saturday, July 18 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
American Honey is a New England country band that performs a mix of modern and classic country music. The group appears regularly at venues and festivals throughout the region, including Cisco Brewers New Bedford.is a New England country band that plays a mix of modern and classic country music. The group appears regularly at venues […]
The fourth annual Evergreen Grove Sessions is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DNRT Paskamansett Woods in Dartmouth. Local musicians Polly Bessette, Molly O’Leary, Vanna Pacella, WoollySoul, Lauren King, and Breachway the Band will perform in Gidley Woods. The site is about three-quarters of a mile from the trailhead. Attendees may […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Autumn Drive plays indie rock, alternative rock, and pop. The four-piece band formed as a recording project in 2023. Since then, it has played across New England and built a following on Cape Cod, the Islands, and in Boston. Its latest releases include the 2025 album “Going Undone” and the 2026 double single “Times Before […]
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