Live music in Needham, MA

Honky Tonk Tuesday with the Talking Hearts brings a lively celebration of country music. The six-piece band channels the spirit of George Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Buck Owens while spotlighting witty, true-to-life originals by fiddler Rachel Rosenberg about people who have done her wrong. Expect layered harmonies, lively mandolin, and crying pedal steel riding an infectious groove. A brief dance lesson precedes the performance so newcomers can pick up a two step, then the band keeps the floor moving with catchy contemporary numbers alongside beloved classic country favorites.

Casey LJ performs lively, family friendly acoustic cover songs at the Watertown farmers market.

This free summer concert spotlights Rebirth Brass Band, a GRAMMY-winning, internationally acclaimed standard-bearer of New Orleans brass band culture. The group delivers a high-energy blend of second line rhythms, jazz, funk, soul, and hip hop that lights up audiences. Their live show has drawn admiration across the music world, including praise from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who has described them as unbelievable and second to none. Supported in part by Global Arts Live BioMed Realty, Cambridge Arts, and the City of Cambridge.

MassConcerts brings together The FIXX with Colin Blunstone, the voice of the Zombies, and Peter Asher for a live show. A public onsale is scheduled.

Magic Room presents a double bill as Old Tom and the Lookouts perform with special guests The Holy Rollers. This will be The Holy Rollers' first appearance at Magic Room. The Boston folk rock outfit draws on influences such as Mumford and Sons, Wilco, and Frightened Rabbit, and they are inspired by artists including Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Brandi Carlile, Van Morrisson, The Band, and Patti Smith. Past performances include Club Passim, Toad, The Plough and Stars, Off the Rails, Vincent's, and City Winery in Massachusetts, Wally's, The Press Room, and Music Hall Lounge in New Hampshire, Sleepwalk and Pete's Candy Store in New York City, Skylark Lounge and Bobcat Club in Colorado, and Ortlieb's, City Winery, and The Poetry Lounge in Pennsylvania.

The Norwood Theatre hosts The Beautiful Losers for a tribute to Bob Seger, featuring an all-star lineup and a special nod to South Shore fans. Lead vocalist Devin Cordeiro brings experience from Last Laugh. Drummer David Stefanelli adds a long list of credits that includes Robert Ellis Orrall, RTZ with Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau formerly of the band Boston, Peter Wolf's Houseparty 5 of the J. Geils Band, and Sully Erna of Godsmack. David Ayotte contributes sax and vocals from The Continentals, alongside Carl Ayotte on sax, guitar, and vocals from All Summer Long and Captain Morgan & The Rum Runners. Steve Baker handles keyboards with background in BeatleJuice with Brad Delp of Boston, Fortune, and Ben Orr of The Cars. Nate Comp plays guitar and sings with roots in Craving Lucy and Rotten Apple. Kevin Elder anchors the bass from Last Laugh and Groove Alliance. Bill Plourde adds guitar and vocals with ties to Fortune and Tangerine.

Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub hosts Kiki at the Corner: TROLLS Pt. 2 with guest DJ A-Ok Steve.

Emarosa brings the High Horse Heaven Tour to Sonia with VEAUX and dreamfone. This all ages show offers $30 advance tickets and $35 day of show pricing. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside. The venue also advertises a dine and skip the line option.

Prime Media brings the Chennai-born crowd singalong Motta Maadi Music back to Boston for a second year, now featuring the new Tour Breathless format. What began as an open-air rooftop jam led by Chennai sound engineer and musician Badri Narayanan has grown into a large-scale, audience-driven experience where the people in the seats become the voices on every song. There are no tryouts or gatekeepers, and lyrics are shared ahead of time so everyone can arrive ready to join in. As the music kicks in, the room rises into one shared chorus, fueled by nostalgia, a sense of freedom, and the thrill of singing shoulder to shoulder with strangers. The series has a strong track record of sellouts, including a rapid sellout at Chennai’s Music Academy with nearly 4,000 seats claimed in minutes. This edition channels that same communal energy, aiming for a high-intensity, breath-stealing celebration of music made by the audience.