Live music in Rochester, NH

Henry LaLiberte performs a solo live set at Foster's Tavern in Alton with views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Expect a mix of familiar songs spanning multiple decades and genres. The tavern features a spacious bar, plenty of seating, and food service.

Jonny Friday brings two decades of experience in the New England music scene to a solo acoustic set filled with familiar rock, country, and blues classics. The performance features material from artists such as Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton, Zac Brown, Steve Miller, and more.

An 80s-themed dance party and fundraiser at Black Rock Social Club in Portsmouth features retro hits on the dance floor, light bites, a cash bar, raffles, and a costume contest with grand prizes for the top three looks. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Raffle items will be announced closer to the event. Proceeds support Ink 4 Pink, which helps breast cancer survivors regain a sense of self by subsidizing reconstructive tattooing and scar camouflaging for those who cannot afford out-of-pocket costs.

Karaoke takes the spotlight at Lilac Club Casino in a laid-back setting that welcomes confident singers and first-timers alike, with plenty of encouragement from the crowd. It offers a relaxed way to start the weekend. Entertainment is coordinated by Massive Entertainment Group.

Fitter Happier, led by Jeff Beam and a roster of Portland, Maine musicians, brings a full evening devoted to the music of Radiohead to The Press Room in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The lineup includes players from Maine Marimba Ensemble, Builder of the House, The Milkman’s Union, and Beam’s own band, performing selections that span the catalog with nods to albums like OK Computer, Kid A, and In Rainbows. This all ages show offers tickets at $17 in advance and $20 on the day of the performance.

Cover Story performs live music.

Sparked by a playful lyric twist from Rose Alley’s Kevin Roper during a rendition of Sugaree, where “jubilee” became “Lubilee,” this celebration has grown into a small fall music festival at Continuum Arts Collective. The music lineup features Rose Alley (JGB), Dance County Candy Boys, formerly known as Dead Herd and steeped in classic Grateful Dead influence, and Dis-N-Dat Band, bringing reggae to the Lu for the first time. Expect a full day of live songs, drinks, and food that will keep people dancing throughout the day. Net proceeds support Continuum Arts Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides student artists and musicians in Maine and New Hampshire with materials, instruction, and experiences that help them thrive as creators.

A special evening at Vernon Family Farm pairs live fire-spinning by longtime fire spinner Courtney Drahms with a high-energy, soulful and exploratory musical tribute to the rock, gospel, soul and rhythm and blues of the Jerry Garcia Band. Diamond Blues performs, led by David Rubin on guitar and vocals, with Robbie Parrish on drums, Ian Brenkle on bass, Caroline Killoh on keys and vocals, and Chris Belden on saxophone and vocals. In a short time together, Diamond Blues has grown into one of New England’s highly regarded jam acts, playing more than 60 shows each year and delivering their take on Jerry’s timeless sound to ecstatic audiences across the region.

Enjoy live music at The Goat in Portsmouth.

Down By Ten delivers a live performance at the Thirsty Moose. Enjoy a set of music from Down By Ten.

Thirsty Moose Portsmouth NH welcomes Down By Ten for a performance.

The Roundup spotlights Nathan Hill from South Berwick, Maine, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist performing a blend of cover songs and original pieces with a 90s rock edge at Over the Moon Farmstead. His set channels the era’s raw energy while showcasing his own material alongside familiar favorites.

Clifford Cameron's Vinyl Quartet explores music largely rooted in the 1960s and 70s, reshaped through a modern, improvisation-forward lens. With an openness to any genre, the program shifts and evolves as it goes, and no two renditions are the same. Songs associated with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, and Bob Marley serve as both inspiration and foundation, offered in a mellow, contemporary atmosphere. The ensemble features Emma Jane Page on vocals, Clifford Cameron at the piano, Nicholas Thompson Brown on bass, and Alex Ouellette on drums.

Clipper Tavern hosts karaoke with KJ-Dave-O, giving singers a chance to take the stage for favorite tunes. The kitchen is open and the bar is serving drinks, so there is plenty to enjoy between performances. Sunday Night Happy Hour is also featured during the festivities.