Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform a Tribute to Chicago Blues, a program rooted in the music that shaped the band’s sound. Harmonica master and front man Kim Wilson revisits his early influences, drawing on experiences playing alongside Chicago blues pioneers during the genre’s golden era. The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform Thursday, February 19. Tickets […]
Ally the Piper brings an electrifying live show that blends original music with bold interpretations of classic rock and heavy metal. A global internet sensation with nearly 5 million followers, she is known for pushing the traditional Great Highland bagpipe into a modern spotlight. The show is on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Tickets are $54 […]
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 layered keyboard, bass, and drum work. The performance is on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are $44 in advance and $46 on the day of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Nail will perform on Friday, March 6, at the Narrows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 the day of the show. The first 50 ticket buyers receive access to a meet-and-greet held 90 minutes before doors open. Nail is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum […]
The Tarbox Ramblers will perform at Narrows on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $32 the day of the show. The band blends rock, backwater blues, and Appalachian music. Sound is raw and direct. National outlets, including The New Yorker, Rolling […]
Eilen Jewell performs Saturday, March 14, 2026. Tickets are $49 in advance and $52 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. After 20 years of steady touring, Jewell plans to step away from the road following 2026. The Idaho native has built a loyal following through constant […]
Patterson Hood and John Moreland perform on Wednesday, March 18, at Narrows Center for the Arts. Music starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 the day of the show. Hood is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers. Raised in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, he grew up […]
Bettye LaVette is back on Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 in advance and $57 the day of the show. The show is an intimate set with keyboardist Etienne Stadwijk and features songs and stories from throughout LaVette’s long career. Her career began in Detroit in 1962 […]
ZZ Ward comes to the Narrows on Wednesday, March 25, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $49 in advance and $51 the day of the show. McKinley James opens the concert. Ward is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for blending blues, soul, and rock. Her music draws heavily from […]
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes hit the stage on Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. at the Narrows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance and $47 the day of the show. Prophet recently returned to touring after treatment for stage four lymphoma. Music played a central role during his illness […]
James McMurtry comes to the Narrows on Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $49 in advance and $51 the day of the show. BettySoo will open. McMurtry has built a reputation for sharp, empathetic storytelling. His songs explore everyday lives, small moments, and complicated emotions with insight and […]
Shelby Means brings nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country to the stage at the Narrows on Thursday, April 2. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $32 the day of the show. Kathleen Parks Band opens. Born in […]
Rock and blues guitarist Gary Hoey performs Friday, April 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $43 in advance and $45 on the day of the show. Hoey is touring in support of Avalanche, his first album since 2019. The release on Wazoo Music Group includes guest vocals […]
Boston-based The Ellington Collective presents an all-star tribute to Duke Ellington on Saturday, April 4. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $37 on the day of the show. The ensemble features accomplished jazz musicians with international credits, who have performed with artists including Ray […]
Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and front man of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most […]
Walter Trout performs Friday, April 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 on the day of the show. The blues rock guitarist brings more than 50 years of experience as a songwriter and performer. His latest album, Sign Of The Times, reflects the […]
Ryan Montbleau Band comes to town Saturday, April 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $52 in advance and $55 on the day of the show. Brooks Forsyth opens. Led by Ryan Montbleau, the band blends soul, folk, and rock. The focus is on live performance. Montbleau has […]
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers appear at the Narrows on Thursday, April 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 on the day of the show. Led by Tommy Castro, the band blends blues, rock, soul, and R&B. Castro has spent more than four […]
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes performs on Friday, May 1, 2026. Tickets are $36 in advance and $38 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. A Grammy-winning fiddle player, she steps into the spotlight after years with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. The two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year now fronts her […]
John Doe and David Lowery perform Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Tickets are $47 in advance and $49 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Punk rock and alternative indie share the stage for a special night. John Doe, pioneer of the […]
Sonny Landreth and The Iguanas perform Friday, May 8, 2026. Tickets are $55 in advance and $57 the day of the show. All-in pricing. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. After sold-out shows last year, the tour returns. Cajun slide guitar master Sonny Landreth joins New Orleans band The Iguanas. Landreth is […]
The Narrows Comedy Series features comedian Susan Rice on Saturday, May 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $37 the day of the show, with all fees included. Rice was recently featured on Vulture following a popular appearance on "Don't Tell Comedy," which […]
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