Live music in Lawrence, MA

An evening of live music, food, and family fun fills Riverside Park. The Latin Jazz Band delivers high-energy rhythms that invite dancing. A variety of food trucks will serve local favorites, and a kids' zone keeps little ones busy with games and outdoor activities. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and your appetite. Admission is free and the event is suitable for all ages.

No cover. Boston-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Zion Rodman brings a soulful voice, vivid lyrics, and intricate guitar work that blend folk and rock into a melodic, engaging set. His shows balance introspection with energy, whether he appears solo or with his band, and often connect with fans of Dawes, Steely Dan, The Band, and Pinegrove. His EP The Lives I’ve Kept drew a sold-out release celebration and earned warm praise in the Boston Globe as a cozy antidote to winter. Earlier projects include You’re Invited, Did Not Wake Up Today, and Whatever Happens, and he has recently shared the single Living in Hell from the full-length The Acquisition Of All Things. Beyond his own songs, he engineers sound for The Burren and SoFar Sounds and supports the local scene by cohosting open mics with Christian Colegrove at Medford Brewing Co as well as weekly gatherings at McCarthys and Toad.

Iron & Wine, the musical project led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Sam Beam, highlights Hen’s Teeth, the eighth full-length and sixth release on Sub Pop. Conceived as a companion to the acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Light Verse, the collection took shape over multiple sessions in the foothills of Los Angeles with engineer and studio owner Dave Way guiding the process. Longtime collaborators from the Iron & Wine circle—David Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, Tyler Chester, Griffin Goldsmith, Beth Goodfellow, Kyle Crane and Paul Cartwright—help craft songs that feel cohesive yet distinct. Fresh voices broaden the sound. I’m With Her, the Grammy-winning Americana trio featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aiofe O’Donovan and Sara Watkins, bring luminous harmonies to the lively Robin’s Egg and the tender Wait Up. The album also introduces Arden Beam, one of Beam’s daughters, whose harmonies on Roses, Singing Saw, Defiance, Ohio and GraceNotes add both intimacy and a rich sonic texture. True to its title, Hen’s Teeth grew from inspired time with trusted players and friends, an unexpected creation that feels rare and real. It stands on its own while sharing a meaningful kinship with Light Verse.

Currier Square performs at Willow Spring Vineyards with a set that blends original folk and folk-rock with cover songs. This live music event takes place in a vineyard setting in Essex County.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram channels Delta roots while reshaping where the blues can go next. His latest release, Hard Road, arrives on his Red Zero Records label and widens his sound with fresh urgency and deeper emotion. Executive production comes from Ingram and Ric Whitney, with production by Patrick “Guitar Boy” Hayes, Nick Goldston, and longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge. The album connects timeless blues to the broader landscape of contemporary Black music. Songs like Nothin’ But Your Love and the fiery Voodoo Charm fuse classic licks with hard rock, gritty funk, soulful pop, and smooth R&B, putting his voice and songwriting on equal footing with his formidable guitar work. Raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he first drew attention as a teenager. Inspired by B.B. King, Albert King, and Buddy Guy, he expanded the tradition by weaving in funk, soul, rock, pop, and jazz. His debut, Kingfish, topped Billboard’s Blues Albums chart for 91 weeks and earned a GRAMMY nomination along with three Blues Music Awards including Album of the Year. The follow up, 662, won the GRAMMY and the Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Live In London added another GRAMMY nod, a second Blues Music Award for Album of the Year, and a third straight win for Best Contemporary Blues Album. He describes this chapter as a moment to spotlight his voice and songwriting as much as his guitar.

The Silver String Slingers present a tribute to Jerry Garcia’s acoustic legacy at Rapscallion Brewery, marking the 31st anniversary of his passing. The program features two sets of Dawg Music, drawing on his collaborations with David Grisman and the bluegrass, folk, and roots blend at the heart of his music. Free entry.

Ripe brings a story shaped by basement rehearsals and hand-to-hand hustle, from crafting early songs beneath a sandwich shop to selling first tickets outside a friend’s coffee spot. At the heart is a tight-knit partnership built on collaboration and community, a bond that feels like family and keeps evolving beyond any single snapshot. The current chapter finds the band charged with joyful momentum, with new music in the world and more on the way, creating in long-dreamed-of studios in a city they fought to fully embrace, working with a producer whose records guided their early years alongside trusted musical companions. What unfolds is a tribute to layered nostalgia and energizing change, with the group going all in to pursue a meaningful connection with listeners.

Obscure Notation brings live music to the Lawrence Groundwork Farmers’ Market at Campagnone Common.

The Lawrence Public Library courtyard transforms into a lively summer hangout with live music, board games, free arts and crafts, karaoke, and food trucks. Bring friends, family, and even the dog to enjoy music, games, and creative activities in the open air. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

This free outdoor summer concert at Bradford Common features performances by The Monkey Fingers and The Foo Family. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers for a comfortable live music experience. The event is smoke free, and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Parking is available on nearby streets, or attendees may use parking at Driscoll Funeral Home.

Save Ferris celebrates 29 years of their breakthrough debut, "It Means Everything," highlighting the songs that defined the release. That includes their version of "Come on Eileen," a track that earned RIAA Gold certification. The anniversary is marked at 29 instead of 30... staying forever 29 by choice.