North of Boston

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-08-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-31 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

New Orleans Meets Newburyport: Two Port Cities, One Musical Night
2025-08-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Let the Good Times Roll—Newburyport Style
Join us for a festive summer evening celebrating the historic and cultural connection between Newburyport and New Orleans with scorching music, Big Easy-inspired snacks and drinks, and tropical vibes—all for a great cause.
This one-night-only event features two exciting performances:
7:00 PM – Meg Groff & Busy Signal – Newburyport’s own jazz vocalist and graduate of the New Orleans Jazz Foundation Vocal Program takes the stage with local favorites Busy Signal.
8:00 PM – Charlie & the Tropicales – Bringing Caribbean-flavored jazz and calypso straight from New Orleans’ traditional jazz scene & iconic Frenchmen Street, Charlie & the Tropicales deliver infectious rhythms and Crescent City soul.
Enjoy:
Big Easy–inspired drinks and refreshments
Live jazz and tropical grooves
Local history connecting two iconic port cities
All proceeds benefit the Museum of Old Newbury

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
2025-08-13 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/13/25
Reserved Seating $34.50 – $39.50
GA Standing $24.50
7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show
18+, Positive I.D. Required
THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo”, has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than thirty countries, record twelve studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-five plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.
Roger Lewis – Baritone Sax/Vocals
Gregory Davis – Trumpet/Vocals
Kirk Joseph – Sousaphone Trevarri
Huff-Boone – Tenor Sax/Vocals
Stephen Walker – Trombone/Vocals
Julian Addison – Drums
Takeshi Shimmura – Guitar
THE HISTORY OF THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND In 1977, The Dirty Dozen Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional Crescent City brass band. It was a joining of two proud, but antiquated, traditions at the time: social aid and pleasure clubs dated back over a century to a time when black southerners could rarely afford life insurance, and the clubs would provide proper funeral arrangements. Brass bands, early predecessors of jazz as we know it, would often follow the funeral procession playing somber dirges, then once the family of the deceased was out of earshot, burst into jubilant dance tunes as casual onlookers danced in the streets. By the late ’70s, few of either existed. The Dirty Dozen Social Aid and Pleasure Club decided to assemble this group as a house band, and over the course of these early gigs, the seven-member ensemble adopted the venue’s name: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

DJ Logic and Friends with special guest G. Love
2025-08-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/14/25
Reserved Seating $59.50
Standing $39.50
6:30pm Doors, 7:30pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
DJ Logic
The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ LOGIC, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and mixing his sound across the map. As one of the world’s most accomplished turntablist’s, DJ LOGIC is widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip – hop realms and is considered by most as a highly respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.
Since his emergence in the early nineties amidst the Bronx hip-hop scene, the New York City based deejay has been amassing a veritable mountain of collaborations, including full fledged bands with members of BLUES TRAVELER (THE JOHN POPPER PROJECT FEATURING DJ LOGIC), a trio with STEVE MOLITZ & FREEKBASS (HEADTRONICS), a jazz project with Georgian prodigy BEKA GOCHIASVILI, to being a member of the Grammy winning Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s The Offense of the Drum album. He also has a long list of other collaborations with artists ranging from the likes of: MEDESKI MARTIN AND WOOD, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, O.A.R., CARLY SIMON, MARCUS MILLER, JACK JOHNSON, VERNON REID, WARREN HAYNES, CHARLIE HUNTER, JACK DeJOHNETTE, JOHN MAYER, BEN HARPER, MOS DEF and THE ROOTS, to name but a few.
DJ LOGIC and his role as an electronic-music ambassador keeps him at the top of his game. Whether the scratch artist instructs tablas to flirt with drum ‘n’ bass (such as on his NINA SIMONE and BILLY HOLIDAY remixes found on Sony Legacy’s Remixed and Reimagined volumes) , or while meshing free styling MC’s with Afro-Cuban rhythms (such as on ‘Share Worldwide Funk’ – a remix produced for JACK DeJOHNETTE and Golden Beams Collected, Volume 1 ) or while remixing tracks for rock bands such as MOON TAXI, LOGIC can always be found paying homage to his predecessors while contributing his vision to the deejay genre.
G. Love
G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing. Their debut self-titled album, G. Love & Special Sauce, was released in 1994 on Epic Records and included the hit single “Cold Beverage,” which became popular on alternative radio stations and MTV, solidifying their presence in the music scene. The band’s style has been described as a mix of “slacker blues” and “alternative hip-hop,” as they frequently incorporate elements of 90s hip-hop beats with classic blues rhythms. Over the years, G. Love & Special Sauce has released numerous albums, including Coast to Coast Motel (1995), Yeah, It’s That Easy (1997), The Electric Mile (2001) and the GRAMMY nominated The Juice (2020). Their sound evolved to include more soul, R&B, and rock influences, though they retained their laid-back vibe and clever lyrical play. Their 2014 album Sugar saw a reunion of the original lineup after several years, and they continued to tour and produce music with a loyal fan base. Known for their energetic live performances, G. Love & Special Sauce has played at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Garrett Dutton also frequently collaborates with other artists, including Jack Johnson, with whom he shares a similar vibe, and has released solo projects that dive deeper into his blues influences. G. Love & Special Sauce remains a beloved name in the music scene, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and authentic.
Ray Paczkowski
Keyboards, Trey Anastasio Band
Ben Atkind
Drummer, formerly of Goose
Nate Edgar
Bassist The Nth Power

VERSE/VISUAL 2025
2025-08-15 18:30 - 2025-08-17 16:00 | EBSCO Hall, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich, MA 01938, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich, 01938, United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“VERSE/VISUAL”: A Free and Open to All Weekend of Art Inspired by Art returns for its seventh season in Ipswich and Haverhill.
www.versevisual.com
Cynthia August, Founder and Director 978-998-2228 cynthia@cynthiaaugust.com
Kathryn Zelkowitz, Producer and Exhibition Coordinator 978-810-6811 kazelkowitz@gmail.com
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Step into a vibrant and lively conversation about inspiration at VERSE/VISUAL, a free community art festival happening August 15-17 at EBSCO Hall, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich MA and September 26-28 at the Haverhill Art Walk.
Seventy-four visionary artists have been paired to create brand-new works inspired by each other’s previous pieces—resulting in a dazzling display of artistic dialogue across mediums.
Beyond the gallery walls, the weekend will pulse with live music, hands-on community art projects, and opportunities for connection and creativity for all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to witness how art sparks art—and find your own inspiration.
VERSE/VISUAL is a collaborative art experience where inspiration becomes the medium.
At its core, VERSE/VISUAL is a creative exchange: each participating artist submits a completed work of any medium – a painting, a poem, a short film, a sculpture, a song, a performance piece, maybe even a table! – which is presented in the exhibition for its own artistic merit. But that’s just the beginning. Each of these works is then given anonymously to another participating artist, who creates an entirely new piece in response.
The result is a dynamic pairing of “inspiration” and “exploration” works of two creations in conversation. Sometimes the link between the works is direct and visible, echoing a color palette, a phrase, or a material. Other times, it’s conceptual, abstract, even surprising, like a meditation on theme, emotion, or form that reveals the breadth of interpretation and imagination.
Together, these artistic pairings create an ecosystem of influence, connection, and transformation. The final exhibition is more than a showcase of individual talent. It is a living map of creative lineage. Viewers are invited into a rich, layered experience: to trace the threads of inspiration, to reflect on how ideas evolve, and to witness the many ways artists see, feel, and respond to the world and to each other.
VERSE/VISUAL is not just a show. It’s a journey. A dialogue. An invitation into the heart of creative process.
Admission is free. All are welcome.
VERSE/VISUAL IPSWICH
August 15-17, 2025
EBSCO Hall, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich, MA
Friday, August 15th Opening Reception 6:30pm – 9pm
Saturday, August 16th 10am – 6pm
Music by Chuck Doran and Friends 2pm – 4:30pm
Sunday, August 17th 10am – 4pm
Music by Mile Lane 11am – 1pm
Mini VERSE/VISUAL experience for all ages – try it yourself!
VERSE/VISUAL 2025 is made possible in part through a grant from Mass Cultural and is sponsored by the Institution for Savings.

Heavy Metal Horns - Live at The Cut Album Release Party
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/15/25
Reserved Seating $45
GA Standing $30
7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
The Heavy Metal Horns came onto the Boston music scene in the late 80’s and thrived throughout the 90’s. They quickly became one of top bands in the city – winning awards, selling out shows and playing major jazz festivals across the country. The horn section played on Extreme’s “Stop The World” tour in 1993. This led to being signed to the Japanese record label Polystar Records. The band toured the U.S. over the next five years and continued to play until early 2000.
In 2016 the legendary club Johnny D’s announced it was closing its doors. The club asked if the Heavy Metal Horns could play a show as one of the clubs most popular acts. This show was amazing and the audience said we had to keep playing. Every year since 2016 the band plays a show.
The Heavy Metal Horns sold out big boat cruises, The Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA three times. Last year the band performed at The Cut Live in Gloucester, MA. This show was recorded and “Heavy Metal Horns Live From The Cut” will be released in August 2025. The band is always adding new music.
The new release features new songs from Thaddedus Hogarth, Peter Calo and Felix Rentschler. The Heavy Metal Horns are still alive and kicking after all these years and sounding great. Check us out on SOSS Records.

Manchester Summer Chamber Music at the Barn at Crane Estate
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Crane Estate, 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Following another sold-out season last year, Manchester Summer Chamber Music (“MSCM”) celebrates its 14th season with six stunning programs of world class chamber music this summer between August 9th-23rd. Combining the magic of warm summer nights with dynamic interpretations of chamber music gems and vibrant new music, MSCM offers exciting performances that welcome audiences of all backgrounds and ages.
Founded in 2009 by Manchester native Sage Cole and Andover native Lorna Tsai, MSCM is dedicated to sharing classical music of the highest caliber with the communities of the North Shore. Sixteen musicians from around the world will come together throughout August to create the joyful, engaging concerts that audiences have come to expect from MSCM.
As the resident chamber music series of the Barn at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA, MSCM will present three Saturday night concerts. In addition, MSCM will present its annual house concerts with pianist Dr. Ryo Yanagitani at the residence of Stephen and Isabella Bates in Manchester, MA, and will also perform the house concert program at Gathr Work in downtown Ipswich, MA.

REPRISE - Recreating Iconic Phish Shows
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/16/25
Reserved Seating $35 Advance / $40 Day of Show
GA Standing $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+ Positive I.D. Required
REPRISE is a band that formed to *reprise* the Phish experience, is an all-star band. Cal Kehoe, longtime frontman for Pink Talking Fish, helms the enterprise on guitar. Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle, Kung Fu and The Breakfast) masters the drums. Scott Chasolen chairmans the boards for the project, bringing years of experience as a founding member of Ulu and keyboardist of The Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris DeAngelis (The Machine, Kung Fu and The Breakfast) rounds out the foursome on bass. The time is near, the mission’s clear — get ready to blaze on with REPRISE!

Downtown Music & Movies
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Town of Andover and the Andover Chamber of Commerce invite you to 7 nights this summer featuring music behind Old Town Hall.
Music dates are Thursdays from July 10 through August 21.

Summer Beer Garden – Decades of ROCK!
2025-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll St., Danvers, M, 01923, United States
Live music with Decades of Rock Band. Your favorite Rock, Funk, Dance, Synth Pop, Pop, Soul and New Wave.
Stroll historic gardens and enjoy LIVE MUSIC at Glen Magna Farms!
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE , and at the gate. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 20th
Available for purchase:
Locally brewed ciders and beers
Food and Soft drinks also.
Sponsored, in part, by Danvers Local Cultural Council
Note: Anyone under 21 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There will be games and outdoor entertainment. Wristbands will be provided for anyone 21 and older in order to purchase beer or cider. I.D. REQUIRED
Please NO coolers, NO pets, and NO grills. Last pour is at 7:30PM. Your chairs and blankets are encouraged. I.D. REQUIRED

Line's End - FREE SHOW - Third Thursday (music) Therapy
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Cut Live has a FREE show every third Thursday! August’s show is Line’s End.
21+, Positive ID Required.
Come dance! Seating is first come, first serve.
Doors at 6pm
Show at 7pm

Robert Ellis Orrall with Fun Bucket After Party
2025-08-22 19:30 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/22/25
Reserved Seating $30
GA Standing $15.00
6:30pm Doors, 7:30pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
When RCA Records signed Robert Ellis Orrall in 1980 he had his dream band: Kook Lawry on guitar, Don Walden on bass and David Stefanelli on the drums. 44 years later they are back on the road and in the studio. Part of a New Wave of Boston artists that included The Stompers, Jon Butcher Axis, Til Tuesday and The Neighborhoods, REO rocked legendary venues like The Rat, The Paradise and The Orpheum Theater. The band’s critically acclaimed albums, “Fixation”, “Contain Yourself”, and “Special Pain” were recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales with producer Roger Bechirian (Elvis Costello, Squeeze), and supported with tours opening for U2, The Kinks, Psychedelic Furs and countless others. And their Top 40 smash hit with Carlene Carter “I Couldn’t Say No” still stands as an 80’s classic. When Robert moved to Nashville to write and produce (Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Lindsay Lohan), Kook, Don and David lent their talents to artists like Peter Wolf (J. Geils), Barry Goudreau & Brad Delp (Boston), Carlene Carter, Brian Maes, Nick Lowe and many more. Robert Ellis Orrall has had over 350 songs (and five #1 songs) cut around the world and soundtracked in TV and movies llke “The Bourne Identity”, “Hannah Montana” and “Freaky Friday”. He produced tracks for Love and Theft, Cake Bake Betty and Taylor Swift’s 10X Platinum debut and followup EP. The band regrouped to reminisce, tour and record “467 Surf And Gun Club”, an album John Hiatt called “absolutely joyful”, Michael McDonald called “relevant and timeless’, and said American Songwriter “The melodies, counter melodies, and killer performances constitute a unique blend of ‘60s-pop-meets-modernindie songwriting.” The band is touring from now to forever, playing songs from all of their albums and albums to come, listed below. The old cliche “Let’s get the band back together” has come to life with these four best friends playing their best music.

End of Summer Jam - DJ Dance Party with DJ Snackzilla & DJ Dierdre Dagata
2025-08-23 21:30 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Come dance the night away to 1990s and early 2000s throwbacks, hip-hop, and party anthems!
21+
Huge Dance Floor
Huge Sound
Huge Bar
NO COVER

Carlos Menezes, Jr.'s BrassFed Nation
2025-08-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Carlos Menezes, Jr.’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early jazz, New Orleans funk & soul, rhythm & blues, calypso and Jamaican ska! Paying homage to the infectious beat and sound of the New Orleans Brass and Second-Line traditions, this year’s program will transport audience members to the streets of New Orleans for a musical “Gumbo” inspired by the sounds of the Caribbean!
Founded in 2013, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture. The collective features 4 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band, The Jambalaya Horns, DubToneBeat and The 13-Piece DubTone Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through private studio lessons, performances, workshops, and interactive clinics.

The Rasa String Quartet: Pop Icons Reimagined
2025-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Two Music Legends. One String Quartet. A One-of-a-Kind Setting.
Sunday, August 24
Two separately ticketed performances:
TAYLOR SWIFT at 6:00 PM
QUEEN at 8:00 PM
https://bit.ly/RasaHCM
Within the near-perfect acoustics of the Great Hall at Hammond Castle Museum, two musical icons are reborn through the artistry of the award-winning Rasa String Quartet. Join us for one of two extraordinary performances by the Quartet reimagining the music of pop icon Taylor Swift or one of the most influential rock bands of all time, Queen. The Great Hall boasts soaring ceilings, stone walls, and carefully calculated acoustics that make it a near-perfect space for live performance—an ideal setting to hear the classics transformed.
Ever imagined hearing the music of global pop legends performed by an award-winning string quartet–inside a medieval castle with soaring ceilings, stone walls, and immersively epic acoustics?
Each performance is ticketed separately
TAYLOR SWIFT at 6:00 PM – Swifties: Get swept away by virtuosic, genre-defying string renditions of her biggest hits—from nostalgic anthems like Love Story and You Belong With Me to chart-toppers like Cruel Summer and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.
QUEEN at 8:00 PM – Queen Diehards: Feel the thrill of lush, heart-pounding arrangements of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, and more!
About the Experience!
Each 60-minute concert takes place in the legendary Great Hall of Hammond Castle Museum, a stone-walled masterpiece perched on the Gloucester coast. With its Gothic arches, flickering candlelight, and world-class acoustics, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable musical experience.
Please note: There are no assigned seats.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Cash Bar.
*At the time of this event, the Museum will be closed to tours. If concert ticket holders wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum prior to 2:30 pm on the day of the performance, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Proof of purchase of the Rasa String Quartet performance will be required. The Museum and Museum Shop close promptly at 3:30 pm.
Museum member savings apply. All proceeds from this program support additional programs and ongoing Museum restorations.

The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
2025-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
6:00 PM – Taylor Swift | 8:00 PM – Queen
Within the near-perfect acoustics of the Great Hall at Hammond Castle Museum, two musical icons are reborn through the artistry of the award-winning Rasa String Quartet. Join us for one of two extraordinary performances by the Quartet reimagining the music of pop icon Taylor Swift or one of the most influential rock bands of all time, Queen. The Great Hall boasts soaring ceilings, stone walls, and carefully calculated acoustics that make it a near-perfect space for live performance—an ideal setting to hear the classics transformed.
Each 60-minute concert takes place in the legendary Great Hall of Hammond Castle Museum, a stone-walled masterpiece perched on the Gloucester coast. With its Gothic arches, flickering candlelight, and world-class acoustics, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable musical experience.
Two unforgettable performances, ticketed separately.
Doors: 5:30 pm | 6:00 pm – RASA PLAYS TAYLOR SWIFT
Swifties: Get swept away by virtuosic, genre-defying string renditions of her biggest hits—from nostalgic anthems like Love Story and You Belong With Me to chart-toppers like Cruel Summer and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
Doors: 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm – RASA PLAYS QUEEN
Queen Diehards: Feel the thrill of lush, heart-pounding arrangements of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, and more!

Bokani Dyer at The Cut
2025-08-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Seating $30 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
18+
Bokani Dyer is a South African pianist, composer and producer. Born in 1986 in Gaborone, Botswana – where many artists from South Africa, including his father, musician Steve Dyer, were living in exile during apartheid – Dyer moved to South Africa as a child in 1993. Having musicians around in his early life gave Bokani the profound insight into the life of a musician and sparked a keen interested in pursuing music as a career. After taking up formal piano studies at age 14 for 4 years, he was accepted intro the Jazz programme at the University of Cape Town where he graduated in 2008 with an Honours degree in Performance and Composition with distinction. He is a part of The Bokani Dyer Trio – Bokani Dyer (piano), Romy Brauteseth (bass) and Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums). Bokani has recorded three jazz albums to critical acclaim.
Alongside his jazz career, Bokani also explores various other genres including electronic music, classical piano, and salsa. These various influences have made him aware of the versatility of the piano as an instrument. ‘In my own compositions, I have consciously allowed all of the music which I have encountered to flow into my music to create a new idea of “world music” where there is music with no borders,’ he explains. This led to an interest in exploring traditional styles of music from Africa, particularly percussion rhythms.

Lisa Love Experience - A Fundraiser for Gloucester Schooner Festival
2025-08-27 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Rail Seats $30 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
18+, Positive I.D. Required.
Lisa Love Experience is a TRUE band. Lisa Love and Billy Garzone formed the Lisa Love Experience over 16 years ago with a mission statement: to play great music and entertain the audience as if it were their life’s purpose …because it is! It’s not just the songs they play, but how they play them, with musical inspiration and love for the crowd. Lisa’s amazing ability to connect with the audience and make them part of the experience creates much more than a great show, it creates lasting memories. They perform with musical passion, high energy and a love for what they do and most importantly …a love for the audience.

Back to the 80's
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/30/25
Reserved Rail Seats $25
GA Standing $15
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required.
Back to the 80’s plays ultimate dance hits from artists such as def leppard, journey, michael jackson, heart, whitesnake, madonna, poison & pat benatar! Every song is an instantly recognizable hit guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and dancing. from the birth of new wave and the dominance of synth-pop, to the ragged edge of hair bands, Back to the 80’s covers it all. We are powerful proof that the music of the 80’s is alive and well for years to come!ot, and Railroad Earth to name a few.
The members of back to the 80’s share a mix of raw talent, versatile musicianship, and a love for each other that transcends to the massive crowds that attends one of our shows. that means you will never go home unhappy or unsatisfied! individually they have performed in dozens of bands over the years and played thousands of shows from weddings to clubs and corporate events. their outrageous onstage fashions, 80’s rock star flair, and power packed set lists make back to the 80’s and irresistible addition to any public or private event.

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel with Wood & Bone
2025-08-31 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/31/25
Reserved Seating $49.50
GA Standing $34.50
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+
DUANE BETTS & PALMETTO MOTEL
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.
Palmetto Motel is…
Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals)
Pedro Arevalo (bass, vocals)
Vincent Fossett Jr. (drums)
Max Butler (B-3 organ)
WOOD & BONE
Wood & Bone is a roots band originating from the North Shore of Boston. Led by singer/songwriter Jesse Joseph (aka Qwill). The band plays an ever-changing blend of Americana, Soul, and Blues.
The band’s primary members are Joe Wilkins; (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dennis Monagle; (vocal, drums) and Dylan Sullivan; (bass). Their live performances are emotive and grooving, blending vocal harmonies, with improvisation skillfully layered upon solid songwriting and soulful vocals.

Fall Fridays on the Farm
2025-09-05 14:30 - 17:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Kick off each fall weekend with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid to late October! See the music schedule: https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/live-music
