Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 16 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).

East Nash Grass
2026-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year, IBMA’s highest honor, in 2025, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year, among numerous accolades), 2022 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark, and new guitar player Frank Rische. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.

SAFETY 80'S - 21+ Halloween Show (The Late Show)
2026-10-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Costumes encouraged!
SAFETY is not your average 80’s band with 4 lead vocalists! Classic hits by Madonna • Prince • Cyndi Lauper • Devo • Talking Heads • Soft Cell • Janet Jackson • Culture Club • Human League • George Michael • The Cure • Depeche Mode • Joan Jett • Stevie Nicks • Eurythmics • Kim Wilde • Chaka Khan • Pretenders • The Cars • David Bowie • Billy Idol • The Go-Go’s • Pat Benatar and more!

SAFETY 80'S - Early Halloween Show
2026-10-31 13:00 - 16:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Bring the kids to a full on 80’s extravaganza dance party with SAFETY! Family costumes strongly encouraged!
SAFETY is not your average 80’s band with 4 lead vocalists! Classic hits by Madonna • Prince • Cyndi Lauper • Devo • Talking Heads • Soft Cell • Janet Jackson • Culture Club • Human League • George Michael • The Cure • Depeche Mode • Joan Jett • Stevie Nicks • Eurythmics • Kim Wilde • Chaka Khan • Pretenders • The Cars • David Bowie • Billy Idol • The Go-Go’s • Pat Benatar and more!

Roomful of Blues
2026-11-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
18+, Positive ID Required
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $49.50 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 – $44.50 + $6.95 service fee
Rear Floor Seating: $29.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eightpiece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer DD Bastos brings her sweet and soulful vocals and adds another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with bassist John Turner, trumpeter Chris Pratt, drummer Mike Coffey, keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas, and tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin’ year after year!
Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” Since 1967, the group’s deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards.With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. including the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll for “Best Blues Band”.
D.D. Bastos – Vocals DD is no stranger to the stage. She began singing in church at the age of 5 years old. Music has always been her passion. D.D. earned second chair in the All-Eastern Honors Ensemble representing Massachusetts which garnered her a scholarship. After college D.D. began performing with local bands throughout NE which led to the inception of her band DD & The Road Kings. Her work put her closely associated with the fraternity that is; Roomful of Blues, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, The Broadcasters and the dozens of splinter groups who have branched off — shaping many other New England Blues bands. Certainly, when three of them show up on D.D. and the Road Kings’ album Lover Bird, which was well received by critics and fans alike, there is a common thread that can be traced back to the ’60s Blues revival. D.D. is also a Choral Director in the public school system with 20+ years as a private music teacher. Her love of singing is what fuels her soulful and powerful performances.
Chris Vachon – Guitar Chris is a true multi-talent. His prowess as a guitar slinger is well documented, and his strengths as a producer and songwriter grow from album to album. He produced the band’s nine most recent albums—There Goes the Neighborhood (1998), Watch You When You Go (2001), Live at Wolf Trap (2002) the Grammy nominated That’s Right! (2003), and Standing Room Only (2004), “Raisin’ A Ruckus” (2008), Hook, Line & Sinker (2011), 45 Live (2013) and In A Roomful of Blues (2020) after co-producing all of Roomful’s other albums recorded in the ’90s. Chris’s songs— such as “Turn It On! Turn It Up!,” “Running Out of Time,” “She’ll Be So Fine,” “Blue, Blue World,” “Dynamite” and “Keep on Rockin'” have become firm favorites in AAA and bluesradio formats, bringing many new fans into the Roomful fold.
John Turner – Upright and Electric Bass A veteran of the New England jazz scene, bassist John Turner has performed and recorded with just about everybody–specifically the Either/Orchestra,Charlie Kohlhase, Scott Hamilton, Roswell Rudd, Lee Konitz, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, members of Ornette Coleman’s band, and Magic Dick-Jay Geils and Blues Time to name a few. John’s rock solid bottom is the essential element of the swing groove which Roomful is renowned for.
Jeff Ceasrine – PianoOrgan Originally from New York, Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the New England area on keyboards, rhythm guitar, percussion, and background vocals for over 25 years. He has worked in several long-standing acts in Rhode Island (blues, jazz, and swing) and has played many one-off gigs with various bands throughout the region. A frequent guest and on-call keyboard player with Roomful of Blues since 2008 (appearing on their recent “In a Roomful of Blues” CD), Jeff is comfortable with many different blues stylings. His influences include Pine Top Perkins, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Lonnie Smith, Otis Spann and Jimmy Smith..”
Mike Coffey – Drums From Newport Rhode Island Mike Coffey spent 20 years performing with the US Navy band. Upon retirement he performed with local blues artist Chris Stoval Brown and other wellknown blues artist in the Boston area. As part of a weekly Jazz series he has performed with Mike Renzi and Grey Sargent both members of Tony Bennett’s band and other renown jazz artist. He also performs with 50s doo wop group”The Diamonds” when they perform in New England. He studied with renown drum instructors Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. Known for his versatility and ability to enhance any group he performs with he been a welcome new member of Roomful of Blues.
Rich Lataille – Tenor and Alto Sax Rich joined Roomful in 1970 and was there at the beginning of what has become the most legendary horn section in contemporary blues. It was Rich’s interest in the swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s that led Roomful to forge the distinctive sound that has become the band’s trademark. A man who can play both sides of the fence, lyrically tender or blisteringly hot, Rich has a big, warm tone that is always jam-packed with feeling. His melodic inventiveness reflects the depth and breadth of his wide-ranging influences. Rich worked with various local and high- school bands before beginning his long-term relationship with Roomful.
Craig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax Craig was born in Washington DC and grew up in Maryland. At a young age Craig heard an early rock and roll instrumental “Wild Weekend” by the Rockin’ Rebels which inspired him to take up the saxophone. He moved to LA in his early 20s and played with the likes of Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina, Les McCann, Aretha Franklin, the Stylistics, Freda Payne, Jermaine Jackson the R&B Bombers among many, many others. Craig’s rich musical background is a welcome asset to the Roomful of Blues horn section.
Christopher Pratt – Trumpet Chris is a native of Rhode Island and has performed throughout the New England area with various local and national acts for over forty years. Chris recently retired as a music teacher of 37 years from Warwick Rhode Island and continues to actively teach music at Roger Williams University. Chris’s pure melodic style, infectious energy, and love of the blues can be heard every time Roomful of Blues takes the stage!

The Joshua Tree - The Nation’s Premier Tribute to U2
2026-11-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, Joshua Tree covers all phases of U2’s music catalog.

Delta Generators with Julie Rhodes
2026-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Real music by real people, played live and recorded live. This best embodies the philosophy of
established Boston band Delta Generators and their approach for their latest record ON & ON.
In an industry where technology has become the standard and intelligence has become artificial,
Delta Generators are keeping it real and will continue to do so going forward. All the songs on
this record were written, arranged and rehearsed over a period of eight days and then recorded in
two days at Power Station N.E. in Waterford, CT by Evan Bakke, best known for his work with
Warren Haynes and Prince. The idea was to get together, play and when something feels right,
work it! No preconceived ideas as to what it should be. A journey of liberation, inspiration and
perspiration. Yeah, Blues is the vehicle, but their lifelong love of rock music is the fuel that
powers it.
Brothers Charlie and Rick O’Neal, on guitar and bass respectively, have been playing together
since their teenage years. Most notably as members of Benjamin Orr’s band, former singer and
bass player with The Cars. Sometimes they would go off and do other projects, Charlie toured
with UK band Must and Rick played in Boston guitar hero Johnny A’s band, but inevitably they
would play together again and again. Charlie had been playing in rock bands throughout
his early years, but he was always a huge fan of Blues guitar. He spent years honing his abilities
by playing along with records. When the opportunity presented itself for a Blues driven side
project, he was all in. That moment altered his future, placing him in the position to celebrate his
passion for personal heroes like Elmore James, Freddie King and Albert Collins.
When the ensemble was first conceived, a lover of R&B and Soul named Craig Rawding took
the mic as the original front man. Charlie O’Neal brought on his brother Rick as the bassist. And
in 2007, the Delta Generators were born. The initial drummer had to bail after a few months, so
up-and-coming percussionist Jeff Armstrong was brought into the fold. By 2008, it was no
longer a side project, and they captured the win at the Boston Blues Challenge. They went on to
Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge where they almost took the top spot.
From there the band went on to forge a solid place in the Boston Blues scene. They went on to
record four records before Craig decided to leave the band in 2016. Enter Brian Templeton, a
fixture in the local scene since 1991. His band The Radio Kings had already recorded for two
labels, and he had toured all across the U.S. and Europe with them and as a solo artist. A
consummate showman and lover of the spirit, Brian was rooted in the rock music of his youth
and was already a seasoned Blues Man. It was a perfect fit and the rest as they say is history.
“Brian lifted the DGs to a new level with his showmanship and drive,” says Charlie, “I don’t
think the band would have continued if Brian hadn’t joined.” Brother Rick continues, “Besides
his top-notch vocals, Brian brought a powerful stage presence and killer harmonica playing to
the mix and his lyric writing is in a class all by itself.”
The new album is anything but vanilla. After all these years together, the quartet has a voice and
swagger that is all their own. The new repertoire is a pure collaboration that has captured what
makes this union of these four musicians so organic and pure in its creation. Drummer Jeff
Armstrong shares, “Unlike the previous record, which was more of a compilation of great songs,
this new record stands in itself as a complete cohesive work.” Guitarist Charlie O’Neal offers ,
“ON & ON perfectly captures the live spirit of the band and is by far sonically superior to any of our previous albums.”
Delta Generators love writing and recording but they live to play live. Making a connection with
their fans is the most important part of it. As Templeton says. “Making a spiritual bond with the
people, our fans, is why we do what we do. There really is no other reason.”
