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Houndmouth at the River Music Hall
2015-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 92.5 the River, MA, United States
Indiana alternative/country band Houndmouth is booked for a sold-out show at the Sinclair the night of Friday, April 3. Missed out on tickets? We have your chance to see them up close and personal in the River Music Hall that afternoon. Enter now for your chance to see an intimate, stripped-down set and have your photo taken with the band! Contest runs through Thursday, April 2 at noon.
Houndmouth comes to Boston in support of their sophomore album, Little Neon Limelight (release date: March 17). Pre-order their album from iTunes, or give them a listen below!

'S Wonderful & De-Lovely
2015-03-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
‘S Wonderful & De-Lovely: An Evening Of George Gershwin & Cole Porter

Join the Capital Jazz Orchestra Small Group and Music Director Clayton “Skip” Poole for the Sound of America Series as they pay tribute to two of America’s greatest songwriters, George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Joining the CJO Small Group for this evening of great melodies will be Cat Faulkner.
Born in Eastern Canada, Cat Faulkner was on stage with her family Gospel Quartet by the age of 8. After migrating to the Boston area the family continued performing and Cat began her love affair with the music of Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, Berlin and all of the classic American Songbook tunesmiths. For this performance Cat will bring alive the beautiful melodies and sophisticated lyrics that are part of our musical heritage as she and the Capital Jazz Orchestra honor two of the greatest composers of the early 20th Century!
*Please note this performance occurs at the Concord City Auditorium-“The Audi”- located at 2 Prince Street, Concord

The River Presents: Shakey Graves
2015-03-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The River presents Shakey Graves with Nikki Lane at Royale Boston on Saturday, March 28, at 6pm. The Austin-based folk musician and his suitcase kick drum are touring in support of his new album “And the War Came.”
“This is the first album I’ve done that there’s actually, you know, an audience for,” Shakey Graves said in an interview with NPR. “And the War Came” marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the singer’s career. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see him at Royale Boston in March! (Contest runs from 2/2 – 2/8.)
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 6:00pm
Purchase tickets from Ticketmaster
Please note that this event is 18+ with valid ID.

Capitol Steps
2015-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join CATCH Neighborhood Housing for a hilarious evening of electoral mockery, scandal skewering, and buffoon lampooning with the Capitol Steps’ musical political satire.
“No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material,” says Steps founder Elaina Newport, “Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and the Republicans party. That’s what we call the two-party system.”
All proceeds from the show and auction benefit CATCH Neighborhood Housing.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers
2015-03-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road).
Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.
India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate.
But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.

"Harold and the Purple Crayon"
2015-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson that follow the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. As it turned out, there wasn’t any moon that night, nor was there a path to walk on, so Harold simply drew them. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore, using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky’s-the- limit imagination. Enchantment Theatre’s production takes audiences on a wild ride as Harold jets to Mars (shooting stars, space ships!), joins a circus (he walks a tightrope!), and meets a king in an enchanted garden (of course, there’s a dragon!). Using all the elements of its signature style, which combines life-size puppets, masks, magic, and music, Enchantment Theatre Company’s production is sure to delight and amaze!
Grades Pre-K-3
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts

Rossini's La Donna del Lago
2015-03-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Bel canto superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, their vocal fireworks embellishing the romantic plot in this Met premiere production conducted by Michele Mariotti.

Approximate running time: 3:30

Memphis The Musical
2015-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
TURN UP THAT DIAL… From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.
Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi’s founding member David Bryan.
http://www.memphisthemusicalontour.com/

Memphis The Musical
2015-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
TURN UP THAT DIAL… From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.
Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi’s founding member David Bryan.

Cirque Ziva
2015-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY!
Created by the artistic director of the fabled Golden Dragon Acrobats, Danny Chang, Cirque Ziva accomplishes the impossible, blending gravity-defying acrobatics with sleek, colorful costumes and evocative lighting. Eye-popping, fast-paced fun for the family, the show offers a bounty of visuals for a more sophisticated audience as well.
“Powerful music, simple themes, and explosive choreography that transcends culture—an absolute joy in exploring the full potential of the human body.” NYTheatre.com

JD McPherson Comes to the River!
2015-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | River Music Hall, 30 How Street, Haverhill, 01830, United States
JD McPherson is coming to the River Music Hall!
JD McPherson is a singer/song writer from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He is known for his retro sound, rock and roll, rhythm, and his rockabilly. With his new album being released in February, it’s the perfect time for him to come to the River again!
Keep checking our Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win your way in to see him perform 4 songs and do a meet and greet!

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works
2015-03-01 07:30 - 21:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since May 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

Headliners Comedy Club
2015-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Headliners Comedy Club returns for a hilarious night with three great comedians: Paul Gilligan, Mark Scalia, and Matt Berry.

New England Home Show
2015-02-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Mark your calendar for the 2015 Spring New England Home Show, where you’ll be delighted at the wide range of home improvement ideas on display. From lighting to flooring to siding for your home, from techniques to tools, over 500 experts are on hand to answer your burning DIY questions. Bring the kids and enjoy live cooking demonstrations, furniture building zone and a craft and specialty food area.
Stop by the River table and meet Kathy Marshall, featured guest on This Old House and owner of K. Marshall Design, Inc. You’ll have a chance to win a tool belt autographed by the cast and crew of This Old House.
Save $3 on advance admission HERE!

Arc Isis - On the Edge Series
2015-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Arc Iris crystallizes the evolution of composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Jocie Adams, a former core member of renowned indie-folk band The Low Anthem. This is a breakaway moment for Adams, who now takes center stage as composer, lyricist, and lead vocalist. Embracing her new role as auteur, Adams has created a genre-bending style that often shifts between cabaret-infused jazz, orchestral sophistication, grimy outlaw country, delicate and whimsical harmonies, and big-band exhilaration – sometimes all in the same song. Hers is an altogether different world where fantastical whimsy goes hand in hand with down-to-earth grit, and where rigorous classical training inflects, but never softens, the visceral rawness of hard-won experience.

Adams’ vast aesthetic vision is matched only, and appropriately, by the band’s multifaceted musicianship, which includes Zach Tenorio-Miller on piano, Mike Irwin on trumpet, Robin Ryczek on cello, Ray Belli on drums, Max Johnson on bass, and Charlie Rose on steel banjo and trombone. In rehearsing, the group drew inspiration from a range of artists, in particular Dirty Projectors, Harry Nilsson, and Leonard Cohen.
Generously underwritten by CherylAnne Williams and Ron and Stephany Lavallee.

Winter Fun Tour comes to Waterville Valley
2015-02-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Waterville Valley – TBars, 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley, NH, 03215, United States
What better way to top off a great day on the slopes than with live music and great prizes?
As part of the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet Winter Fun Tour, the River invites you to join us at Waterville Valley for an Apres ski party with Jason Spooner! Come listen to great music and enter to win cool prizes such as a trip to Sonoma, California, snowboards, skis, and much more.
**Event is open to all ages**
About Jason Spooner:
Maine’s own Jason Spooner Band (Jason Spooner – guitar & vocals, Reed Chambers – Drums & Percussion and Adam Frederick – Bass & vocals, Warren Mcpherson – Keyboards & vocals) is in the midst of one of the band’s most exciting musical growth spurts to date.
The Portland Press Herald says “Spooner continues to be a consummate songwriter, weaving stories about sometimes sim- ple, sometimes wildly complex human interaction and strife. His vision and sheer talent have resulted in another substantial album that is getting airplay at several radio stations around the country.” READ MORE

Spirit of Mardi Gras Featuring Slippery Sneakers Zydeco Band
2015-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Enjoy a night of dancing and fun – Cajun style!
Slippery Sneakers is a high energy Zydeco dance band that brings together traditional and contemporary Cajun/Zydeco roots music originating from Southwest Louisiana. Their sound is a spicy mixture of up-tempo Zydeco, Blues and Soul, Cajun waltzes, Creole, and a bit of Rock’n Roll, with a heavy emphasis on “the groove” to keep crowds dancing.
Slippery Sneakers has performed at nationally known Zydeco festivals all over the country, including almost every dance festival in New England, always to wide acclaim. Additionally, the band has routinely broken attendance records at many of the monthly Zydeco dances held around the region of “southern” New England.
http://www.slipperysneakers.com/

Diamond Wishes: Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Benefit
2015-02-13 18:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
Bella Sera Bridal & Occasion Presents Diamond Wishes –
An event to benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Join them as Billy Costa hosts an evening that includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent/live auction, raffles (including a $6,500 diamond pendant from Elyse Jewelers), a fashion show, performances by singer/songwriter AJ Edwards, and more!
Check out the photos from last year’s gala HERE
WANT TO RESERVE A ROOM THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT?
Contact Jessica McGinley at (978) 750-7973 for a special rate of $139.

Tor Miller Live in the River Music Hall!
2015-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | River Music Hall, 30 How Street, Haverhill, 01830, United States
Tor Miller is coming to the River Music Hall on Wednesday, February 11th at 1 PM to perform three songs, plus do a photo meet and greet!
Tor Miller, 19, is from New York City and he attends New York University’s Clive Davis School of Music. In the evenings, he performs in well known venues such as The Bitter End, The Rockwood Music Hall, and the Slipper Room.
Keep your eye on our Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win your way in to see him perform at the River Music Hall on February 11th at 1PM!

Orson Olympics at Wachusett Mountain
2015-01-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA, 01541, United States
The River teams up with Polar Beverages for the 2015 Orson Olympics at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton. Skiers and snowboarders can enter the Orson Olympic Zone under the Polar arch and sample product from numerous Polar-affiliated brands while participating in interactive activities. Meet the River Street Team and enter to win tons of prizes!
Enjoy live music starting at 12:30 PM from Will Dailey and The Ball Room Thieves!
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Pete Seeger: The Storm King
2015-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Pete Seeger: The Storm King presents Pete Seeger’s spoken words—in his own recorded voice—set to live music and video based on the Grammy® nominated audio project conceived and produced by world-renowned percussionist and producer, Jeff Haynes.
Jeff Haynes, Sara Milonovich, Sean Harkness, Timothy Hill, and Richie Stearns present new music created by musicians from traditions as diverse as African Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar, Folk, Jazz, and Native American Music—to accompany and interact with Pete Seeger’s voice—painting an evocative aural backdrop for Pete’s most engaging stories, narratives, and poems reflecting his lifelong dedication to human rights, environmental issues, and his boundless hope for humanity—bringing Pete’s wisdom and stories to new audiences and into a new technological age.

Each piece is unique in sound and emotion and also in how it came together. Haynes and Seeger, working closely for over 5 years, have created something spectacular—weaving Pete’s words to the music of artists from around the world, who may not otherwise have shared a stage with Pete but who have been deeply influenced by him.
The result is astounding.
“It brings out things in my words that I never knew before.”—Pete Seeger
“Pete’s still finding the hope and planting the seeds . . . and keeping us invigorated in our own best intentions.” —Dar Williams
ABOUT JEFF HAYNES:
Grammy award winning percussionist and producer, Jeff Haynes has toured with everyone from the Pat Metheny Group, Al Jarreau and Lizz Wright to Harry Belafonte and Peabo Bryson and his chops can be heard on over 100 CDs. His creative direction as a producer on his recent release of PETE SEEGER THE STORM KING, Pete Seeger spoken word set to multi-genre music from over 50 musicians, has been recognized with acclaim from Publisher’s Weekly, Amazon, AudioFile Magazine and Library Journal. Also with the highest honor of being nominated for a GRAMMY® and is an 2014 AUDIE AWARD® Finalist.

The Mavericks Perform at the Wilbur!
2015-01-19 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The Mavericks will take the stage at the Wilbur Theatre on February 19th at 9PM! (Doors open at 8)
It has been two decades since The Mavericks have brought us “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” “Here Comes The Rain,” and “Dance The Night Away.” Their new album, “In Time” brings their genre-defying tracks including “Dance In The Moonlight,” “Born To Be Blue,” “Back In Your Arms Again,” and “All Over Again.”
You can buy tickets for this show at the Wilbur Theatre here.

A Centennial Salute to Frank Sinatra
2015-01-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The first, and possibly the greatest, American musical superstar, Frank Sinatra was inarguably one of the most successful, multi-talented entertainers of the 20th century, singing with the most popular big bands of the 40s, pursuing a successful solo recording career, and earning Academy Awards as an actor. This centennial salute to the musical legacy of the Chairman of the Board features top notch guest vocalists Steve Marvin & CJ Poole and the Capital Jazz Orchestra, Clayton “Skip” Poole, Music Director.

Guster performing at the Artists for Humanity’s EpiCenter!
2015-01-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Artists For Humanity’s EpiCenter, 100 West 2nd Street, Boston, MA, 02127, United States
Mayor Marty Walsh is naming January 15th Guster Day in Boston!
This day was inspired by Guster’s involvement with Greenovate Boston, an initiative led by the City of Boston to make Boston a greener and more environmentally efficient place to live. January 15 will be the day that Greenovate Boston celebrates the launch of the Climate Action Plan which works towards a greener city.
This event is taking place just in time to hear Guster’s new album, Evermotion, that is being released just days before their performance at the Artists for Humanity’s EpiCenter in Boston!
This event is sold out but the River has your two tickets! Enter to win them here!
Read up on Guster and check out their future tour dates here!

Laurie Berkner
2015-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Best-selling, award-winning children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner has been a professional musician for more than 20 years, releasing five hit albums. Nicknamed “the queen of children’s music” by critics, she is widely acknowledged to be the modern matriarch of “kindie” rock—music enticing for kids and adults alike. Fans recognize Berkner from music videos on television channel Nick Jr. and the network’s series “Jack’s Big Music Show.” Most recently, she created an animated television show for Sprout called Sing It, Laurie!. With popular hits “Bumble Bee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “We are the Dinosaurs” and “Rocketship Run,” this all-ages show is sure to be one of the top family events of the year.

Sierra Boggess
2015-01-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Sierra Boggess recently finished a limited run as Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include the 25th-anniversary engagement in The Phantom of the Opera, the revival of Master Class (opposite Tyne Daly) and The Little Mermaid (Drama Desk and Drama League nominations,Broadway.com Audience Choice Award). Her London credits includeLes Misérables, the 25th-anniversary concerts of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall andLove Never Dies (Olivier Award nomination).

Boggess’s other New York theater credits include the one-night-only concert of Guys & Dolls at Carnegie Hall opposite Nathan Lane, Patrick Wilson and Megan Mullally, the final off-Broadway cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore; and Music in the Air for City Center’s Encores! series. She also starred as Christine Daae in the Las Vegas production of The Phantom of the Opera. Regionally, she has been seen inPrincesses (world premiere, Goodspeed Opera House and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre), and the national tour of Les Misérables.
Her recordings include the 25th-anniversary concert of The Phantom of the Opera(also on DVD), the symphonic recording of Love Never Dies, The Little Mermaid, and Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess. Concert appearances include the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series The Lyrics of David Zippel, The New York Pops at Lincoln Center, and Broadway by the Year at Town Hall. After two sold-out shows this past August, she returned to 54 Below in December to celebrate the release of her first solo recording, Awakening: Live at 54 Below. Boggess will be back at 54 Below with her new concert Finding The Balance (The Journey of the Middle Child) this October.

Holiday Pops Variety Show
2014-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Ring in the Holidays with the Capital Jazz Orchestra Small Group and Music Director Clayton “Skip” Poole as they entertain, sing, make you laugh, and celebrate the Yuletide in a wonderful, new Holiday Variety Show featuring seasonal musical chestnuts!

The Capital Jazz Orchestra Small Group features some of the best jazz musicians in the world, including Benny Goodman alumnus & NYC jazz clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski; jazz guitar icon Bucky Pizzarelli; The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson comedian & instrumentalist Pete Barbutti; NYC jazz pianist Ehud Asherie; and vocalists Patty Barkas & CJ Poole.

Discover Downtown Concord
2014-12-19 10:00 - 22:00 | Intown Concord, North Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The Discover Downtown Holiday Series, Nov. 28 to Dec. 19, will bring people to downtown Concord for shopping, dining, enjoying, and building community throughout the holiday shopping season!
Open Late Fridays—Friday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 19
