North of Boston

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2026-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 6 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).

Fall Weekends at Cider Hill Farm
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.

Abigail Rose & Melanie MacLaren
2026-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Two compelling voices in contemporary folk share the stage in this intimate co-bill. Nashville singer-songwriters Abigail Rose and Melanie MacLaren pair vivid storytelling and distinctive vocals with indie-folk and Americana influences—Rose with her expansive folk-rock sound and MacLaren with haunting, witty lyricism and evocative finger-style guitar.
Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event.
Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor Lounge
ABOUT ABIGAIL ROSE
Abigail Rose is a Nashville indie-folk artist whose songs pair vivid storytelling with a voice The New York Times called “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.” Raised on the outskirts of Music Row, she began writing songs young and has carried that songwriter’s instinct throughout her career.
Her breakout single, “Run Girl,” reached New Music Friday playlists across seven European countries and became one of the most-played songs of 2024 on radioeins, Berlin’s market-leading radio station. In 2026, “Betty’s in the Band,” her duet with Weston Hunter, sparked an even bigger breakthrough: a live clip went viral before the song’s release, and the track surpassed one million Spotify streams in its first ten days, growing her monthly audience to more than half a million listeners.
Abigail has become a fixture of Nashville’s songwriter scene, selling out her EP release show at The Basement and making her AmericanaFest debut this September. She recently wrapped an East Coast tour with Bre Kennedy, with more dates to be announced soon.
Beyond the stage, Abigail volunteers with Musicians On Call, bringing live music to hospital patients, and performed at the organization’s 25th Anniversary Show in Nashville alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Wynonna Judd. Her debut album arrives in the fall, bringing years of work together in one defining statement and opening the door to her next chapter.
ABOUT MELANIE MACLAREN
Melanie MacLaren has quickly established herself in the folk and Americana scene with her unique ability to blend poetic lyricism and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility with timeless folk style. Melanie’s “haunting yet humorous” songs, distinctive finger-style guitar and soul-string vocals have won over live audiences nationally and internationally since 2022. Her ability to effortlessly weave past and present threads of the folk tradition without sacrificing any sense of individuality and contemporary relevance make her an undeniable artist to watch.
She released her stunning debut EP “Kill My Time” in 2022 independently to enthusiastic critical reception before gaining the attention of Tone Tree Distribution in Nashville. Within a few months of the release, she had signed with Tone Tree, landed several coveted playlist spots (most notably Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds), and released a second EP of duets entitled “Tadpole Emporium” with Dublin songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly (DUG) which they toured together in the UK and Ireland.
Melanie then released her second solo EP “Tourist” in April 2023. With tracks featured on multiple editorial playlists (most notably Spotify Fresh Finds and Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds) she garnered over 2.5 million streams across platforms. After touring extensively in 2023 and early 2024, Melanie released a live to tape EP of her early work this May entitled “Songs are Ghosts” and an EP “Bloodlust.
Melanie has toured in the US solo four times to enthusiastic audiences as well as touring the UK and Ireland. She has shared bills with both established and rising folk artists like Caleb Caudle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Charli Adams, Joshua Burnside, DUG, Lorkin O’Reilly, Ramsey Thornton, Bobby Bare Jr. and June Henry. In 2024, she had the opening spot on Charlie Starr’s (Blackberry Smoke) solo acoustic tour in January and played to several sold out audiences.
In 2025 Melanie was selected as one of the finalist in the Troubadour Contest for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and was an official artist at Salmonfest in Alaska in August marking her first major festival appearances. In 2026 Melanie embarked on a successful coheadline tour of the Northeast with artist Liv Greene. She continues to write music and work on new projects.

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.

PHANTOM
2026-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
PHANTOM, the mesmerizing musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit, reimagines Gaston Leroux’s classic tale with soaring emotion and unforgettable beauty. This lavish production combines an exquisitely crafted story with a breathtaking score that has captivated audiences around the world. Set beneath the Paris Opera House, the story follows Erik, a brilliant but tormented musical genius who lives in the catacombs, and Christine, a young singer whose extraordinary voice awakens his heart. As love, jealousy, and destiny intertwine, Phantom reveals a more human and heartbreaking side of the legendary figure. Filled with passion, mystery, and hauntingly beautiful music, PHANTOM is musical theatre at its most timeless and romantic.

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.
