Live music in Bristol County, MA

Somerset Friends of Music presents the annual Musictown Family Fun Day, featuring performances by talented students from the community, a variety of activities, an array of food trucks, and more to enjoy.

Brooks Williams delivers an intimate solo concert of folk, blues, and country, showcasing agile guitar work, warm vocals, and a rootsy songbook that shifts effortlessly from gritty blues to country-flavored folk. Expect a performance shaped by decades on the road, with songs and stories presented with seasoned ease. Raised in Statesboro, Georgia and based in Cambridge, England for nearly twenty years, Williams has released roughly 35 recordings and played thousands of shows over a 35-year career, with appearances ranging from Cropredy and Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Winnipeg, Costa del Folk, and the Rose Garden. He blends lyrical songwriting with expressive singing and standout acoustic guitar technique. Accolades include recognition by WUMB-FM Boston among its Top 100 All-Time Artists, along with placement in Top 100 acoustic guitarist rankings. Reviews often highlight his compelling yet relaxed stage presence, vivid imagery, and high-level musicianship.

SKYWÜL, from Massachusetts, channels classic heavy metal through a modern lens, blending riff-driven intensity with the weight of doom and the haze of psychedelic rock. The music moves with a deliberate, crushing pulse as towering, fuzz-soaked guitars and an unyielding rhythm section lock in together. The result is an immersive, hypnotic wall of sound that pulls listeners deep into its atmosphere.

Torche returns to deliver a night of rock hits, billed as South Shore's leading rock hits band. Admission is $15 at the door.

Sing at Freeplay Bar Arcade Taunton, where karaoke is included with admission. Choose a track, step up to the mic, and support other performers.

A weekly open jam at The Pour Farm Tavern in New Bedford welcomes all styles of music. The session is led by a rotating group of musicians, many of whom have previously been part of the Flying Dutchman Jam.

Enjoy relaxed jam sessions at The Shep that bring musicians and music lovers together. Players of any style, genre, or skill level are welcome to take part, and listeners are encouraged to come enjoy the music. Acoustic instruments only.