Jazz Jam Featuring Manny Escobar and Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. on AHA! Night. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Saxophonist and music educator Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar and musician and educator Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor will lead the open jam session. Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience […]
Jake Davis performs various music, from original rap tracks to inspired acoustic covers.
Singer-songwriter Danny Gallagher has performed throughout the Boston area for more than a decade. With a bachelor's degree in theater, he has worked in stand-up comedy, theater, film, and television. He appeared in more than 250 performances of "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" at Boston's Park Plaza. Gallagher later became the lead singer of the blues […]
Two Jerks features Ron Farias and Glen Nunes, an acoustic duo known for high-energy sets and an easygoing party feel. The duo performs acoustic favorites with plenty of laughs and crowd interaction.
Valoria, Perth, Lastweak, So Much Hope Buried, and Rival Society will perform at The Vault on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. Guests must be 21 or older and show a valid ID.
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.
Matt Martin and the Day Drinkers will get the weekend started at Cisco.
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.
Morgan Reitzas is back on stage, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. Performances often feature his sister, Julie, and father, James, bringing a family feel to shows across southern New England and Martha’s Vineyard. Morgan also enjoys featuring local musicians along the way. […]
Ocean Groove is a seven-piece band based in Swansea. The group performs funk, fusion, and classic rock covers at bars, weddings, and private events throughout the South Coast and Rhode Island. oceangroovetheband.com The lineup includes Bradley Martel on guitar; Hunter Oliveira on drums, percussion, and vocals; Bruce Marshall on drums and percussion; OJ Thibault on […]
Andrew Kepinski, also known as DJ AnjKep, is a New Bedford-based DJ and photographer known for The New Bedford Light’s “Street Style” series. He DJs every other Friday night at Cork.
No Way Out is a cover band that performs classic and contemporary rock and roll.
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.
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 […]
Midnight Kitchen, a folk rock and country rock band, will perform live at The Galley Grille.
Last Day On Earth is a six-piece rock band plays classic hits from the 1960s through the 1990s, known for getting audiences singing and dancing to familiar favorites. Music will be held on the patio, weather permitting, and moves indoors if needed.
Benjamin Quinn is a performer, recording artist, and producer who releases original music and appears at venues across New England. Quinn, also known as Benny Midnight, is based in Providence, RI. He has built an international audience and a steady local following. New releases and live dates are planned.
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026-27 season with “Fatal Beauty” on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Zeiterion. Music Director Yaniv Dinur conducts the program, with cellist Sydney Lee joining the orchestra as guest soloist. The concert begins a seven-program season ranging from classical works to holiday and film music.
Lights Out is a five-piece cover band featuring seasoned musicians and both female and male vocals. The band plays a mix of rock, pop, dance, country and more from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
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.
Fast Forward duo Chip and Aaron will perform an acoustic set at Knuckle Heads on Friday, Sept. 18 from 10 p.m. to s a.m.
Steppin’ Out featuring New Image is a high-energy, six-member live band known for its sharp style and wide-ranging setlist. The group performs dance music from decades past, including songs by artists such as Barry White, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Bruno Mars, Hall & Oates, the Doobie Brothers, and Phil Collins.
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Jack Colton McGrath is a singer-songwriter and solo acoustic musician who competed on Season 1 of "American Idol." on ABC. He has been a professional performer over 10 years. McGrath has built a local following and plays covers and original songs across genres.
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