Live music in Plymouth, MA

Mike Kane performs a happy hour show at CabbyShack on the historic Plymouth waterfront. The setting offers harbor views and a laid-back, beachy atmosphere, with tropical cocktails that complement the scene. A casual spot for live entertainment by the water.

Presented by The Antonia and Vladimir Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund, this lobby series spotlights local and regional musicians in a relaxed, intimate setting, with the space transformed into a 70-seat showcase lounge. This performance features the Greg Abate Quartet. An American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator, Greg Abate is celebrated for a hard-bop approach and a powerful, swinging alto sound. He studied at Berklee College of Music, served as lead alto with the Ray Charles Orchestra early in his career, has recorded 24 albums as a leader, and tours internationally with regular appearances in the UK, Austria, and France. His collaborations include work with artists such as Phil Woods and Kenny Barron. Abate has placed near the top of DownBeat’s Readers Poll for alto saxophone, including recent number 2 and number 3 finishes, and has earned recognition in both the magazine’s readers and critics polls, including Rising Star honors. He is known for keeping the bebop tradition vibrant while writing and arranging original music, and his recordings have received wide acclaim. Joining him are pianist Chris Taylor, a self-taught player from Wichita whose years in Philadelphia’s 1980s jazz scene included performances with figures such as Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Durham, Mickey Roker, Jack Six, Christian McBride, Charles Fambrough, Joe Ford, Al Cohn, and Larry McKenna. Drummer Gary Johnson, son of New England jazz great Dick Johnson, toured extensively with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson’s direction and has accompanied artists including Rosemary Clooney, Buddy DeFranco, and Helen Forrest. He has been a mainstay with ensembles such as Swingshift, Lou Colombo’s group, and Ray Santisi’s quartet, and has performed with luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie, Dave McKenna, Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski, Greg Abate, Ruby Braff, Keely Smith, and Phil Wilson’s Big Band. Bassist Todd Baker, a Berklee graduate, has performed with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Woody Herman band, and the Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and has shared the stage with Rosemary Clooney, Cab Calloway, The Four Freshmen, and Scott Hamilton. He has also taught at the University of Massachusetts and Rhode Island College. The evening centers on close-up jazz in a listening-room atmosphere, reflecting the series’ focus on high-caliber musicianship in a comfortable, small-scale setting.

Set on the park at the Village Green in the heart of The Pinehills in Plymouth, the Mayflower Beer Garden offers a relaxed outdoor setting with craft beverages, live music, and tasty choices from rotating food trucks alongside nearby dining spots. Expect Mayflower beers and cider that have earned awards, plus wine, refreshing hard seltzers, and nonalcoholic beer options. Book Love brings a selection of pre-loved reads and gift crates to browse. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, and the atmosphere is friendly for families to enjoy time together in the open air.

Chris LeBeau performs at Mayflower Beer Garden at the Pinehills with tunes, upbeat energy, and plenty of fun. A relaxed setting and a feel good atmosphere make it all about the music and the mood.

Donna The Buffalo delivers a performance steeped in roots rock from a group that has made music a way of life for its members and audiences. Active since 1989, the band has played thousands of shows and appeared at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Their touring history includes opening for The Dead and sharing the road with Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale, Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth. They have also partnered with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen on tour to raise awareness about increased corporate spending in politics. In addition to performing, the group founded the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival in Trumansburg, New York in 1991, a four day gathering that draws over 15,000 people each year. Started as an AIDS benefit, it now supports arts and education and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. The festival has grown into a trio of GrassRoots events that include the bi-annual Shakori Hills festival in North Carolina and the Virginia Key festival in Florida. In 2016, GrassRoots Culture Camp debuted in Trumansburg with four days of music, art, dance and movement workshops, along with nightly dinners and dances.

Longtime leaders in Celtic rock, The Young Dubliners deliver a high-energy blend of Irish traditions and modern rock. They are actively working on their tenth studio album with longtime producer Tim Boland while keeping a full touring schedule after returning to the road with renewed momentum. The show features fresh material and a powerful live feel from Keith Roberts on vocals and guitar, Chas Waltz on violin, keys, and vocals, Justin Pecot on guitar and vocals, Dave Ingraham on drums, and Ethan Jones on bass guitar. The band highlights how much a great concert can lift spirits after recent years, and they are inviting fans to help fund the new album as co-producers so they can retain creative control.

Spend Sundays at the Mayflower Beer Garden on the Village Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth for a relaxed outdoor gathering with craft beverages, live music, and tasty bites. Mayflower’s award-winning beers and cider are available alongside wine, refreshing hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beer options. A rotating selection of food trucks pairs with a variety of dining choices around The Pinehills, creating plenty of ways to enjoy local flavors. Visitors can browse the Book Love pre-loved book and gift crate, and explore pop-up shops curated by Inebri-Arts featuring handcrafted items from local artisans. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome, making this a family-friendly outing. Parking is readily available in a signed lot nearby.

A matinee in the Sunday Serenades series sets the tone for an elegant, high-energy afternoon, with offerings that span jazz influences, classical crossover, and Broadway favorites. The Calyx Piano Trio, featuring violinist Catherine French, cellist Jennifer Lucht, and pianist Nina Ferrigno, anchors this performance. Formed in Boston in 2001, the ensemble is recognized for cohesive ensemble work and a sustained commitment to new music alongside treasured classics. Their hallmark programming connects composers like Beethoven and Brahms with contemporary voices that push the piano trio forward. Through partnerships with Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, they have commissioned and premiered works by James Lee III, Derek Bermel, Lansing McLoskey, Amy Beth Kirsten, and Florent Ghys, including the recent debut of Ghys’s multimedia Huit Clos in St. Louis. The trio’s leadership at the Missouri Chamber Music Festival and the Carolina Chamber Music Festival underscores an ongoing mission to bring thoughtful, imaginative chamber music to audiences nationwide, presented with polished artistry and technical command.