North of Boston

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, free live music, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets, food or drinks).

Stacey Kent
2026-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Stacey Kent is one of the most elegant and expressive voices in contemporary jazz, celebrated worldwide for her intimate style, emotional clarity, and genre-spanning repertoire. An American jazz singer in the mold of the greats, Kent has earned a Grammy nomination, sold over two million albums, surpassed one billion streams, and received numerous Gold and Platinum certifications. Her global following is drawn to her delicately nuanced interpretations and her rare ability to communicate deep feeling with restraint and grace.
“Stacey Kent…transforms songs into short stories that brim with passion, romance, and wonder. Lean into her muted declarations and Kent can bring the world to you.” — New Yorker Magazine
Kent’s repertoire moves effortlessly between jazz standards, French chanson, Brazilian bossa nova, and original works written especially for her. Many of these songs are composed by her husband and longtime musical partner, saxophonist and producer Jim Tomlinson, often in collaboration with Nobel Prize–winning author Kazuo Ishiguro. Her recordings also include collaborations with Brazilian legends Marcos Valle, Roberto Menescal, and Danilo Caymmi, as well as the renowned Quatuor Ébène.
With 14 studio albums to her name, highlights include the Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling Breakfast On The Morning Tram, the orchestral I Know I Dream, and the award-winning duo album Songs From Other Places. Kent has performed in nearly 60 countries, gracing major concert halls, festivals, and jazz clubs with performances praised for their intimacy and sophistication.
In concert, Stacey Kent creates a refined, welcoming atmosphere—inviting audiences into a world of subtle swing, poetic storytelling, and musical conversation. Her performances are timeless, deeply personal, and quietly unforgettable.

Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night
2026-10-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Boston’s Nutshell is the longest tenured Alice In Chains Tribute Band in New England Established in 2005. They are five die hard Alice In Chains fans that deliver the sound, harmonies and passion you see and hear from Alice In Chains. They have played every major venue and club in and around Boston and New England, providing full electric sets as well as recreations of the MTV Alice in Chains Unplugged album. They are as close to the REAL THING as you will get.

Fall Weekends at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Labor Day kicks-off the best of New England at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, MA! Enjoy apple picking, live music (2 bands per day!), food trucks, hard cider, tractor rides, farmhouse goods, hot cider, donuts and pumpkin whoopie pies! Pick out your seasonal pumpkins, gourds and mums.
Purchase apple picking tickets ahead (posted 48 hrs in advance) or upon arrival at the farm.

Chanticleer
2026-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
We celebrate America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. We explore how those voices influenced each other and how they impact the present day. The cornerstone of this program is a new commission by composer Trevor Weston, demonstrating the link between traditional American hymnody and African American Spirituals. Other repertoire traces the progression of the American choral tradition from Black Gospel quartets to Shape-Note singing to Barbershop quartets and vocal jazz. The program also includes settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes and beloved folk songs, like “Calling my Children Home” and “Shenandoah,” as well as arrangements of more contemporary American classics, like Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” and “Home” from The Wiz.
The GRAMMY® Award–winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is celebrated worldwide as “an orchestra of voices,” renowned for its dazzling virtuosity and expansive repertoire. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer has become one of the most prolific touring and recording ensembles, with over one million albums sold. Rooted in Renaissance music, its repertoire spans classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and newly commissioned works, earning multiple GRAMMY® Awards and honors for adventurous programming. Named after Chaucer’s “clear-singing” rooster, Chanticleer remains deeply committed to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement.

Jimmy Tingle: The "Radical" Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office? Film Screening + Q&A
2026-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Film Screening + Q&A with Jimmy Tingle
In this extremely relevant and provocative film Jimmy Tingle chronicles his fascinating transition from a life as a seasoned comedian featuring timeless clips from his set on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to his prescient commentary on Donald Trump while serving as a humorist for 60 Minutes II to his riveting address at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention as a candidate for LT Governor.
During the Q & A talk back Jimmy will continue to demonstrate his distinctive brand of humor,
passion and creativity to lift our spirits out of the theatre, into the streets and on to the polls.
Quotes and Reviews:
“Martin Luther King, Jr., Winston Churchill, and Jimmy Tingle all spoke on the Sanders Theatre
stage at Harvard University, and I can guarantee you Jimmy Tingle got the most laughs… … gets my vote for Best Political Comedy film of the Year.”
– Paula Poundstone, comedian
“Government Matters! That’s why a comedian runs for office. Jimmy Tingle, with humor and cracking wit, uses common sense to protect the common good from those who would tear down its essential political structures. No Joke. This is Tingle at his best.”
– James Carroll, Author, columnist Boston Globe
“Excellent! Hilarious! Very meaningful and laugh-out-loud funny!”
– Steven Wright, comedian

Reckoners with Kevin James Graham
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine) bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Their self-produced debut album — now streaming on all major platforms — has drawn more than 43,000 monthly listeners and features the standout single “Looking for a Reason” with guest vocals by Susan Tedeschi.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Their music and live performances were recently spotlighted in Relix Magazine.

Cider & Bites: A Grown Up Trick-or-Treat
2026-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Take a beautiful evening stroll on the farm, where you’ll follow a path through fields and orchards from tent to tent, collecting 8 unique cider pours paired with 8 flavorful bites Try each blend, enjoy photo ops, take-in live music, and savor fall farm views. Adults only. Costumes welcome but not required. 21+

Chelsea Berry
2026-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:00pm
ALL AGES
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 – $39.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $29.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”—a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style, emotional depth, and vibrant live energy.
Over a 25-year career that includes thirteen original albums, Berry has built a loyal following all over the country. This October, she returns to her former home on Cape Ann to celebrate the release of her newest album, Peace Soldier. Recorded with engineer and co-producer Rich Lamb in Queens NYC, with overdubs by engineer Warren Babson at Bang-A-Song Studios in Gloucester, Peace Soldier is a collaborative, cinematic, rock-meets-musical-theater production built on empathy, connection, compassion, and community, while showcasing Berry’s powerful and dynamic vocals, innovative spirit, and penchant for bringing people together.
The songs of Peace Soldier and the message they carry will resonate with listeners in a vastly deep and meaningful way. In this release performance, the audience can expect to be confronted with questions, ideas, and collaborative insights centered on humanity, common ground, war, death, love, and the desire for peace. These themes are set within a story arc of songs supported by far more dynamic and complex arrangements than any in Berry’s past works. This special release performance will feature her full band plus a cast of guest vocalists.
Berry has appeared in Boston publications such as The Noise and Northshore Magazine, and is regularly featured on Sirius XM as well as local radio stations across the country. Known for drawing audiences in “like moths to a flame,” Berry continues to be a favorite among listening rooms nationwide.
A veteran of the road, Berry has toured coast to coast and recorded albums in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Denver. She has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, Shawn Colvin, and many more.
Originally from Alaska, Chelsea now makes her home just north of Acadia National Park in coastal Maine.

Cheyenne Jackson
2026-10-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY- and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter celebrated for his dynamic work across Broadway, concert stages, television, and film. Known for his commanding presence and rich, expressive voice, he has built a multifaceted career that bridges theatrical performance and contemporary music.
As a concert artist, Jackson has appeared at many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Kennedy Center. He received a GRAMMY nomination for his performance as Tony in West Side Story with the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas. Recent highlights include his sold-out Carnegie Hall solo debut, directed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, which launched a national tour blending music and personal storytelling. He has also performed with the American Pops Orchestra in a televised PBS program of Broadway favorites.
Jackson’s recording career reflects his versatility, with albums such as I’m Blue, Skies, Renaissance, and The Power of Two (with Michael Feinstein), as well as his recent EP Love, Dad, featuring original work.
On Broadway, his credits include Into the Woods, Xanadu, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aida, Finian’s Rainbow, All Shook Up (Theatre World Award), and Once Upon a Mattress, among others. His screen work spans series such as American Horror Story, 30 Rock, Glee, and The Morning Show, with an Emmy-nominated turn in Julie and the Phantoms.
With an ever-evolving body of work, Jackson continues to captivate audiences through his versatility, artistry, and emotional authenticity.

Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman celebrate the roots of American music with an energetic blend of acoustic blues, ragtime, traditional jazz, Tin Pan Alley favorites, and original songs. Their masterful musicianship, rich storytelling, and infectious chemistry create an unforgettable concert honoring the enduring spirit of early American musical traditions.
Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose formal musical partnership began with a video shoot, Just Cross the River From Queens, at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in 2017. Paxton and Lichtman recently released their first full-length duo recording. The duo were Artists-In-Residence at NYC’s Symphony Space for the 2024-25 season and have toured the US and internationally together since 2019.
Smithsonian Folkways recording artist Paxton presents Black folk music from nearly all the idioms that entails: stride piano jazz from New Orleans to New York; deep blues on guitar and harmonica; rural music from the beginnings of Black arrival in America played on fiddle and
banjo; ragtime; and other turn-of-the-century-music that gives the full breadth of pre-WWII Black music without lecturing, but rather inviting you to enjoy that music as it was given to him. Paxton transports his audiences not to a time, but to a state of mind that allows them to enjoy and internalize Black folk music, as has been the American experience for centuries.
Lichtman is a world-traveling bandleader who is best known for running the famed trad-jazz jam sessions at Mona’s Bar in New York City since 2007, which was described in the Wall Street Journal as “ground zero for an emerging late-night scene of young traditional jazz and swing players.” He is a masterful multi-instrumentalist (clarinet, mandolin, violin, and more) who has toured and recorded with David Byrne, The Lovestruck Balladeers, Pokey LaFarge, Ghost Train Orchestra, Jim Kweskin, and his own projects: The Brain Cloud, Mona’s Hot Four,
and his newest all-original album Secret Workshop.
Paxton and Lichtman’s mutual love of the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle hoe-downs, and original songs and compositions.
