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SUMMARY:An Evening of Beatles Music with Spencer and the Walrus
DESCRIPTION:“The Beatles get a mind blowing tribute.” – Rolling Stone \n\nSpencer and the Walrus has been faithfully recreating the music of The Beatles\, both proper and solo works\, since 2002. \n\nAll members are active recording and touring artists and have featured in multiple glowing Rolling Stone articles. Core members Spencer Albee\, Zach Jones\, Sean Morin\, Jon Roods\, Natalie Mishell Martinez\, and Andrew Hodgkins are joined onstage by a mini orchestra of horns and strings\, which help to make their interpretation of the music truly unique. \n\nThough Spencer and the Walrus digs in to the music of The Beatles with as much reverence as possible\, they do lean into the rock energy of a live performance. In short\, this band can bring it.  \nNo wigs\, no accents\, and just a little bit too loud. \n \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/an-evening-of-beatles-music-with-spencer-and-the-walrus
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Yonder Mountain String Band with Hickman\, Anick & Woodsmith
DESCRIPTION:Yonder Mountain String Band\, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement\, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences\, people\, and places that have shaped them\, the album is a mix of bluegrass\, indie rock\, and country with soulful\, funky grooves that call for a good time. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022)\, adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy. \nNowhere Next showcases the musical talents and collaborative writing efforts of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar\, vocals)\, Dave Johnston (banjo\, vocals)\, and Ben Kaufmann (bass\, vocals)\, alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin\, banjo\, fiddle\, vocals)\, a five-year veteran whose contributions as a singer and instrumentalist shine throughout the record. Together\, they co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks\, artfully blending their unique perspectives and vocal ranges to give each song its own distinct character. Coleman Smith (fiddle) makes his studio debut\, adding a vibrant layer that complements the band’s overall dynamic. Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas brings his signature style to three standout tracks: “Here I Go\,” “Wasting Time\,” and “Didn’t Go Wrong.” \nBalancing nostalgia and innovation\, Nowhere Next captures the essence of Yonder’s journey\, transitioning from reflective storytelling to adventurous\, genre-defying excursions. Tracks like “Leave the Midwest\,” “Cruisin’\,” and “The Truth Fits” highlights their gift for narrative\, while “Nowhere Next\,” “Here I Go\,” and “Wasting Time” reveal their capacity for the unexpected. “Come See Me\,” “Second Hand Smoke\,” and “Outlaw” nod to tradition with a touch of country that complements the band’s signature style. The album also pays homage to Yonder’s storied past\, breathing new life into two classics from the Yonder catalog\, “River”(written by Yonder Mountain String Band) and “Didn’t Go Wrong” (written by Shawn Camp and Billy Burnette)\, reaching back over two decades. \nProduced by Yonder Mountain String Band\, Nowhere Next brings together the unique voices and visions of each member\, where their contributions resonate with a shared openness. This collective synergy forges a powerful bond within the band\, making each track feel both grounded and alive with their connection. Edgy\, heartfelt\, and full of surprises\, Nowhere Next stands out as one of Yonder’s most compelling albums yet\, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained. \n“Nowhere Next showcases the flawless musicianship of Yonder Mountain String Band\, resulting in yet another gem of an album.” – No Depression \n \n\nwith Hickman\, Anick & Woodsmith\nCelia Woodsmith (vocals\, guitar)\, Jason Anick (violin)- both Kittery natives- and Zachariah Hickman (bass) are a powerhouse trio of seasoned performers\, each a mainstay of the vibrant New England music scene. Longtime friends and collaborators\, the three share not only a deep musical connection but a joyful exhilaration that shines through every performance. \nCelia Woodsmith (Della Mae\, Say Darling)  is a Grammy-nominated vocalist\, songwriter\, and guitarist known for her fierce intensity and emotional depth. Jason Anick (Rhythm Future Quartet)\, a virtuoso violinist and genre-defying composer\, brings dazzling improvisation and classical finesse to the group. Zachariah Hickman (Ray Lamontagne\, Josh Ritter)\, a charismatic and inventive bassist\, anchors the trio with groove\, warmth\, and superb musicianship. \nThough each artist boasts an impressive solo and collaborative résumé\, it’s their rare performances together that generate something special. Fueled by camaraderie and good songs\, this trio delivers spontaneous\, deeply musical\, and joyful sets. \n \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/yonder-mountain-string-band
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Alastair Moock
DESCRIPTION:Alastair Moock is a Grammy Nominee for Best Children’s Album\, a three-time Parents’ Choice Gold Medal winner\, and recipient of the ASCAP Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award. He is also a co-founder of two diverse and inclusive music organizations\, The Opening Doors Project and Family Music Forward. A songwriter and performer for 30 years\, Moock has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe playing for adults\, kids\, and everyone in between. Like his boyhood hero Woody Guthrie\, he believes in the power of music to reach all people — young and old\, far and wide\, for all occasions. \n \n\n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/alastair-moock
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Colby Acuff with Ian Harrison
DESCRIPTION:A fourth generation Idaho native with a rugged spirit true to his mountain home\, Colby Acuff’s unbridled style is one the Boston Globe heralds as “a superb\, throughgoing country sound\,” with All Country News surmising “Colby Acuff is not just a rising star—he’s a bona fide storytelling powerhouse.” Following a string of lauded independent releases\, plus his major label debut\, Acuff now offers American Son\, a poetic\, deeply personal project that holds a mirror to humanity and asks us all to take a hard look. More than political or philosophical\, Acuff bores into the soul sickness\, mental health crises and evaporating natural resources and opportunities for average Americans just getting by. Working with producer/engineer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan\, Brandi Carlile)\, Acuff created a robust\, acoustic-forward power punch that packs a force as ambient as it is unvarnished. “If you make me break it down\, I think it’s four different pillars\,” he says. “It’s the state of the union and humanity. It’s mental health. But it’s also hope and love. You can’t dive too deep into the darkness without those two things\, or you’ll never get out.” \nHaving toured with the likes of Luke Combs\, Charles Wesley Godwin\, 49 Winchester\, Midland\, Whiskey Myers\, Flatland Cavalry\, and more\, Acuff is embarking on a headline tour of his own in 2025 playing shows all across the country. \n \n\nwith Ian Harrison\nIan Harrison is a Columbus\, Ohio native and current Nashville resident. He grew up listening to country and folk\, which inspired his unique sound and songwriting style. At the age of 18\, Ian began spilling his thoughts on paper\, expressing his emotions through songs. He attended college and worked as a bartender in Columbus\, which was put on pause after being presented the opportunity to compete on “The Voice”. Since then\, Ian has spent his time in Nashville writing songs & working everyday to spread his message to the world. \n \n \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/colby-acuff
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Couch with Murphy
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Couch is kicking it old school with a delightful\, modern twist… [They] are single – or seven-handedly – breathing new life into the pop scene.” – Sheesh Media \nBoston-based band Couch injects each project with their signature flavor: expressive horns\, warm vocals\, and bubbling synths—crafting an oasis of joy for musicians and non-musicians alike. \nFrom their formation in 2019 until spring 2021\, members of Couch were scattered across the country; they tackled the challenges of being a “long-distance band\,” writing and even recording virtually. Despite these challenges\, they celebrated the release of their debut EP\, “COUCH\,” in February 2021 as well as three singles and a 20-city headline tour in 2022. \nIn 2023\, Couch released their sophomore EP\, “Sunshower”\, accompanied by a two-part 40-city US headline tour\, performances at Boston Calling and Levitate\, and a sold-out UK tour. \nThis past fall and winter\, Couch opened for Cory Wong (Vulfpeck/Fearless Flyers) on his 38-city US and European tour. \nCouch recently announced their largest headline shows yet\, including stops in Boston (Roadrunner)\, New York (Brooklyn Steel)\, and Washington D.C. (9:30 Club). \nStay up to date on their activity by following them on Instagram\, Facebook\, and TikTok. \nwww.couchtheband.com \n  \n \n\nwith Murphy\nPreviously having opened for Allen Stone and The Heavy Heavy\, Murphy is NYC’s “blue eyed soulstress” but was born and raised in New Hampshire. Murphy embraces the genre of Jazz Rock with smooth vocals\, funky hooks and lyrics that cover a range of topics from existentialism to gay stuff. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Lake Street Dive\, Murphy is a modern take on eclectic rock that guarantees a good time! \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/couch
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Mister G
DESCRIPTION:Ben Gundersheimer (MISTER G) and Kat Jamieson (MISSUS G) perform their Latin Grammy Award-winning bilingual music at major venues and festivals around the world including Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Penguin Random House has published four picture books based on their original songs with two more forthcoming.  Whether performing at the National Climate Rally or an orphanage in Mexico City\, their dynamic\, interactive performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections through the power of story and song. \n  \nMISTER G (Ben Gundersheimer) Bio: \nBen Gundersheimer\, M.Ed  (known onstage at MISTER G) is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author\, and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post and “irresistible” by People magazine\, Ben was originally dubbed MISTER G by his elementary school students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. He’s released fourteen albums of original music\, which have been awarded the Latin Grammy Award and 5 Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. Ben tours internationally at major venues including Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.  \nPenguin Random House has published four picture books based on his original songs with two more forthcoming. Señorita Mariposa\, a bilingual telling of the monarch butterfly migration\, is on its 18th hardcover printing from Penguin\, published in paperback by Scholastic\, and recently had its world theatrical premiere. Whether performing at the National Climate Rally or an orphanage in Mexico City\, MISTER G’s dynamic\, interactive performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections through the power of story and song. \n  \nMISSUS G (Katherine Jamieson) Bio: \nKat Jamieson\, MFA (MISSUS G) is a performer\, producer and educator who leads the interactive component of the MISTER G concerts. She leads the communications team for MISTER G\, and developed curricula\, workshops\, and teacher training programs which she and Ben present nationally. She also performs internationally with MISTER G at major venues and festivals such as the Getty Museum\, New Orleans Jazz Fest and Central Park SummerStage. A former college literature professor and a graduate of the Iowa Writers Program\, Kat has been published widely in The New York Times\, Boston Globe\, Slate and The Best Travel Writing.  \n  \n \n\n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mister-g-and-missus-g
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Lucius with Fantastic Cat
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius released their highly anticipated new self- titled album May 2 via Fantasy Records—their most personal and purposeful work to date. Their fourth studio album\, Lucius finds the band returning to their roots with eleven new songs written and recorded without seeking outside influence—their first time doing so since their 2013 debut. Produced by band-member Dan Molad\, the record explores topics such as relationships\, grief and life’s complexities\, with a unique vulnerability only made possible due the familial nature of the band. Released to widespread critical acclaim\, The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste declares\, “in the versatility of these new songs…it’s clear that their homecoming is a party you’ll want to RSVP to” and The A.V. Club proclaims\, “You can hear the emotional and physical growth on this record—the sound of a band confidently evolving and starting a new chapter.” \nKnown for their engaging live performances\, Lucius has been featured on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and has toured across the world. The group just kicked off their extensive “Gold Rush Tour\,” which includes upcoming stops in New York\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia\, Chicago and many more\, in addition to joining Mumford & Sons for select shows later this year. Throughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius ’Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe have also become some of the most sought-after collaborators in popular music due to their “otherworldly” vocals (Los Angeles Times). The duo has recorded and performed with artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, The Killers and Harry Styles\,\nincluding appearances on the Grammy stage and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Lucius is Laessig\, Wolfe\, Molad and Peter Lalish. \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nwith Fantastic Cat\n \nThey said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY\, The Beatles\, The Traveling Wilburys\, The Highwaymen\, Monsters of Folk\, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway\, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut\, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock\, country\, Americana\, and good old rock & roll” that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen\,” the album earned the vocal-trading\, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut\, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe\, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root\, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023\, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run\,” which prompted even\nmore love from Rolling Stone\, who dubbed them “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana.” \nIndividually\, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of BruceSpringsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band\, Hollis Brown\, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively\, though\, the four transcend their respective roots\, emerging as velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/lucius
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland with Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo
DESCRIPTION:Shemekia Copeland\nBlame It On Eve\nBio written by Marc Lipkin\n\n“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post\n\n“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful…inviting you to think and to party.” –NPR Music\n\n“Shemekia Copeland gets her message across loud and clear. She transcends with a mix of styles including gospel\, rock\, blues\, soul\, and Americana\, proudly representing her generation with style and grace in a voice too strong to be ignored.” –No Depression\n\nShemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs\, as well as for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”  \n\nOn Copeland’s new album\, Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard\, with jaw-dropping performances that instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says\, “but there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.”\n\nBlame It On Eve was recorded in Nashville and produced by instrumentalist/songwriter Will Kimbrough (who also produced her previous three albums). It features 12 new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change\, but also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. From the autobiographical\, rocking blues boogie Tough Mother to the anthemic title track’s good-humored but serious focus on reproductive self-determination to the happy hour of Wine O’Clock\, Copeland is inspired throughout. \n\nFamed multi-instrumentalist Jerry Douglas adds his dobro to the fascinating\, true story of Tee Tot  Payne\, the obscure early 20th century Alabama musician who taught Hank Williams the blues\, and sacred steel player DaShawn Hickman brings his magic to the feisty and uplifting Tell The Devil.  Shemekia’s friend\, roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo\, joins in on the anguished\, celestial query Is There Anybody Up There?. On the sad lover’s tale Belle Sorciere\, Copeland sings the chorus in French\, with the haunting melody composed by Pascal Danae of the Paris-based band Delgres (who were recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone France). Copeland’s blistering\, deep blues delivery of Down On Bended Knee—by her late father\, the great bluesman Johnny Copeland—sets up the thought-provoking closer Heaven Help Us All\, a song originally made famous first by Stevie Wonder and later by Ray Charles. Taken as a whole\, the passionate\, charismatic\, joyous and at times confrontational Blame It On Eve is bound to become among the most celebrated releases of Copeland’s impressive\, still-unfolding career. \n\nBorn and raised in Harlem in 1979\, Shemekia Copeland first stepped on stage with her famous father at New York’s Cotton Club when she was eight. Upon release of her Alligator Records debut Turn The Heat Up in 1998 when she was only 18\, Copeland instantly became a blues and R&B force to be reckoned with. The New York Times and CNN\, among many others\, praised her talent\, larger-than-life personality\, dynamic\, authoritative voice and true star power. With each subsequent release\, Copeland’s music continued to evolve. From her debut through 2005’s The Soul Truth\, Shemekia earned eight Blues Music Awards and a host of Living Blues Awards. 2000’s Wicked received the first of her five GRAMMY nominations. After two successful releases on Telarc (including 2012’s GRAMMY-nominated 33 1/3)\, Copeland returned to Alligator Records in 2015 with the GRAMMY-nominated\, Blues Music Award-winning Outskirts Of Love\, melding blues with more rootsy\, Americana sounds. \n\nWith 2018’s America’s Child\, Copeland brought out the first of her celebrated trilogy of albums concerning the state of the world\, sung from her perspective as a young\, Black woman and new mother. MOJO magazine named America’s Child the #1 blues release of 2018. It won both the Blues Music Award and the Living Blues Award for Album Of The Year.  In addition to earning a GRAMMY Award nomination\, Copeland’s groundbreaking 2020 follow-up\, Uncivil War\, was named the 2020 Blues Album Of The Year by DownBeat\, MOJO and Living Blues magazines. “Shemekia Copeland is a powerhouse\,” said Rolling Stone. “She can do no wrong.” She received her fifth GRAMMY nomination for Done Come Too Far\, which closed the trilogy with a searing set of truth-to-power\, rock and Hill Country blues-fueled songs. “Shemekia Copeland is an antidote to artifice\,” said The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She is a commanding presence\, a powerhouse vocalist delivering the truth.” \n\nCopeland has performed thousands of gigs at clubs\, festivals and concert halls all over the world\, and has appeared in films\, on national television\, NPR\, and has been the subject of major feature stories in hundreds of magazines\, newspapers and internet publications. She’s sung with Bonnie Raitt\, Keith Richards\, Carlos Santana\, Dr. John\, James Cotton and many others\, and has shared a bill with The Rolling Stones. She entertained U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait in 2008\, a trip she says\, “that opened my eyes to the larger world around me and my place in it.” In 2012\, she performed with B.B. King\, Mick Jagger\, Buddy Guy\, Trombone Shorty\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and others at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama. She has showcased on PBS’s Austin City Limits\, was featured in a six-minute story on the PBS News Hour and was the subject of a major Washington Post Sunday magazine piece. In April 2022\, she performed at the United Nations General Assembly Hall to a worldwide audience of millions as part of International Jazz Day celebrations. In 2023\, Copeland guested on the GRAMMY Award-winning compilation album\, Basie Swings The Blues\, on the Candid label. She continues to receive regular radio airplay on stations all over the globe. Additionally\, Copeland hosts her own popular daily blues radio show on SiriusXM’s Bluesville. \n\nForbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” The late John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.”\n\nWith Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” Blame It On Eve contains plenty of Copeland’s trademark bold and courageous songs\, but here Copeland is also looking to unplug from the weight of world. “My last three records have dealt with breaking news\,” she says. “This record is for people like me who want a break from the news.”\n \n \n\nwith Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo …featuring Jim Countryman\nErin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine\, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”. The group’s captivating sound showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound\, Jim Countryman provides grooving bass and backing vocals. The two boast a career studded with numerous accolades\, and miles of musical highway. In fact\, they just recently returned from a wildly successful tour in the UK & Spain! \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/shemekia-copeland
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Neal Francis with Smushie
DESCRIPTION:The latest album from Neal Francis\, Return To Zero\, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024\, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock & roll and ’70s-era dance music\, merging supremely heavy guitar riffs with lush and pulsating grooves—all constructed sans digital programming\, in keeping with his devotion to all things analog. Worlds away from the glitzy fantasia of archetypal disco\, Return To Zero inhabits a far moodier atmosphere and ultimately makes for the most thrilling manifestation of Francis’ peerless musicality yet. \nEqual parts heady and hedonistic\, pensive and euphoric\, Francis’ third studio LP echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk. “I’ve always been intrigued by music that toes the line between funk and rock\,” notes Francis. “In the past I’ve asked myself things like\, ‘What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record?’ It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for a very long time\, so I finally decided to really go for it.” \nThe follow-up to his 2023 double live album and concert film Francis Comes Alive\, Return To Zero marks Francis’ first full-length studio effort since In Plain Sight—a 2021 release acclaimed by the likes of leading rock critic Steven Hyden\, who praised its “throwback big-band sound that recalls the highs of 1970s funk and swamp rock.” With his past work also including his 2019 debut album Changes (hailed as “the reincarnation of Allen Toussaint” by BBC Radio 6)\, Francis began playing piano at the young age of four and became an in-demand sideman while still a teenager\, touring with revered blues artists and beloved instrumental band The Heard before embarking on his solo career. Over the years\, he’s sold out headline shows all across the globe\, supported the likes of Wilco\, Black Pumas\, and My Morning Jacket\, appeared at major festivals such as Bonnaroo\, Fuji Rock\,  and Lollapalooza\, and even performed at historic venues like Carnegie Hall. \nLike all of his studio work so far (including his 2022 EP Sentimental Garbage)\, Return To Zero finds Francis co-producing alongside his frequent collaborator Sergio Rios and recording live with members of his touring band (drummer Collin O’Brien\, bassist Mike Starr\, guitarist Kellen Boersma)\, elegantly showcasing his prodigious talent and dazzling originality as a keyboard player. Mainly created at Rios’ L.A. studio\, the album’s grandiose yet warmly inviting sound also took shape from his close collaboration with composer/conductor Dom Frigo (who aided Francis by transcribing the LP’s symphonic string sections)\, Say She She (a Brooklyn-based psychedelic-soul trio who adorn a number of songs with their beguiling backing vocals)\, and a stacked lineup of co-writers that includes Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman and Wild Belle co-founder Elliot Bergman. \nIn the making of his most ambitious work to date\, Francis faced countless moments of creative frustration—a factor that eventually gave the album its title. “I was cutting a lot of the vocals at home\, using a hybrid process where I’d bounce the tracks from my computer to a tape machine and then record the vocals to tape\,” he explains. “I’d be in my vocal booth in the closet with all our winter coats\, and every time I needed to start over I’d press this button that says ‘RTZ\,’ which stands for ‘Return To Zero.’ I was doing take after take and pressing that button over and over—it was a huge pain\, but it also linked up with what I’ve learned in my meditation practice: no matter how frustrated you get\, just remain calm and take inventory\, and then begin again.”  \nAlthough executing Return To Zero’s highly elaborate arrangements often involved a very time-intensive trial-and-error approach\, the album-opening “Need You Again” surfaced from an immediate burst of inspiration after Francis attended a DJ set by Derrick Carter (a Chicago house legend who created a 12-inch remix of “BNYLV” from In Plain Sight). “My girlfriend and I went out to a queer dance party called Queen! and stayed till about four in the morning\, and Derrick played a track that was a big rock riff over a funk beat\,” he recalls. “The next day I went into the studio on very little sleep and started working on the demo for ‘Need You Again\,’ and after I finished I couldn’t stop listening to it.” Featuring a guest spot from Grammy-winning guitarist Eric Krasno (Soulive\, Lettuce)\, the result is a glorious entry point into the album’s groove-heavy soundscape\, unfolding in sinewy riffs and larger-than-life rhythms as Francis narrates a tale of ruinous infatuation. “It’s a song about a love affair\, and the experience of projecting magical qualities onto another person and feeling almost addicted or beholden to them\,” he reveals.   \nAnother charmed moment in the album’s creation\, “Broken Glass” was sparked from a session featuring Francis on bass and Shuman on drums\, with the two soon conjuring the hypnotically potent riff that propels the track forward. With its viscerally charged depiction of lust and self-denial\, the darkly majestic epic reaches a stratospheric crescendo at the bridge\, when pounding drums meet with Say She She’s near-operatic harmonies. “Once we had that riff I started filling in some freeform poetry from my notebook\, which had to do with the idea of taking direction in an intimate liaison\,” says Francis. “It all came together so naturally because of how Michael was playing drums\, bringing that Queens of the Stone Age heavy-rock thing I love so much.”  \nOne of the most dance-ready tracks on Return To Zero\, “Back It Up” glides along on glossy synth lines and a playfully swaggering riff\, imbuing a carefree spirit into Francis’ deliberately over-the-top confession of romantic desperation. “That song went through a few different phases before we got to the final iteration\,” he says. “It took me a while to accept that it’s okay to have fun with the lyrics\, instead of making everything so serious all the time.” Meanwhile\, on “What’s Left Of Me\,” Francis presents a gorgeously sprawling power-pop anthem built on his resplendent piano work. Co-written with Nashville-based songwriter Chris Gelbuda\, the track arose from a piano-and-vocal demo captured at Chicago’s Fine Arts Building\, soon evolving into a piercingly candid reflection on life on the road. “Chris and I are good friends and we got to talking about the challenges of being in a committed relationship while you’re on tour\,” says Francis. “A lot of these songs were influenced by Electric Light Orchestra and the way Jeff Lynne synthesizes classical music and pop songwriting\, and ‘What’s Left Of Me’ was definitely one where I was going for an ELO vibe.” \nPartly inspired by the funk and dance records he typically spins during his sets as an all-vinyl DJ\, Return To Zero also encompasses everything from the spaced-out drama of “Dance Through Life” to the string-laced reverie of “Can’t Get Enough” (a collaboration with Durand Jones & The Indications’ Blake Rhein that is a sublimely mellowed-out homage to acid-jazz pioneer Roy Ayers). In creating such a complex body of work\, Francis found his sense of perseverance repeatedly tested. “Most of these songs were pretty hard-won\,” he says. “There was a feeling of pulling out all the stops to achieve what I was going for\, and in the middle of that I was dealing with some depression and exhaustion. I ended up learning a lot about myself\, and now I feel like I’m in a completely different place in terms of my priorities with mental health.” Despite its more daunting aspects\, the writing and recording of Return To Zero also brought plenty of moments of pleasure\, including composing with strings for the very first time and tracking songs with his longtime bandmates. “All those guys are like my brothers\, and there was a feeling of us working together with an almost athletic desire to get better every time we did a new take\,” Francis says. “Those were really long days at the studio\, but they were also so much fun.”  \nLooking back on the making of Return To Zero\, Francis points to certain crucial lessons absorbed while creating his most extravagantly realized work so far. “One of the main things I’ve learned is that every album is going to be its own journey; I can’t really take the arsenal of things I’ve learned in the past and expect them to save me from any kind of frustration with whatever I make next\,” he says. “Creating art is always going to be a challenge\, which maybe goes back to why AI-created music is never going to be all that compelling—. The best I can do is use what’s at my disposal and try not to freak out or despair when it gets difficult\, and hopefully end up making something that gives people joy.” \n \n\nwith Smushie\nSmushie is the solo effort and childhood nickname of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Austin Koenigstein. A New Yorker by origin\, Koenigstein moved to Chicago in 2019\, where he has since distinguished himself with a volcanic live act and a torrent of self-produced material. Smushie’s music strikes at conventions of genre and tribe\, at once casting an R&B pocket against wailing CBGB vocals\, at any given show transforming folk numbers into pounding four-on-the-floor booty-busters\, with the aid of searing guitar lines and a towering rhythm section. Rich in both humor and urgency\, his songs leap into confrontation\, touching on class divides\, loss of innocence\, bad-faith clowns\, surreal landscapes\, and the nuclear potential of a good time. His shows are\, above all\, fun. In 2023\, Smushie released his debut album\, Doofus Casanova\, quickly following it up with two EPs and a collaborative LP. His sophomore solo full-length record is slated for release in early 2025. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/neal-francis
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Trampled by Turtles with Sneaky Miles
DESCRIPTION:Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth\, Minnesota\, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time\, Simonett had lost most of his music gear\, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who’d ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar\, he began piecing together a new band\, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass\, folk\, and other genres that didn’t rely on amplification. \nSimonett hadn’t played any bluegrass music before\, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre\, including fiddler Ryan Young (who’d previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll\, the group began carving out a fast\, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass. \nThere crossover appeal has landed them on the #1 spot of Billboard’s Bluegrass Charts on every record they’ve released while playing marquee festivals like Coachella\, ACL Fest\, and Lollapalooza. Countless tours with diverse artists ranging Shakey Graves\, Zach Bryan\, Wilco\, Caamp\, Mt Joy\, Willie Nelson\, Avett Brothers\, Lord Huron and many more have followed solidifying a loyal fanbase. Their last full length album Alpenglow was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. 2025 began with the band releasing a cover of Bon Iver’s “From Emma” with Caamp’s Taylor Meier (aka Sumbuck) on lead vocals. A few new collaborations are set to be announced in the coming weeks. \n \n\nwith Sneaky Miles\nIndie folk band\, Sneaky Miles\, formed in the fall of 2019. The trio found each other through Open Mic nights at the University of New Hampshire. Since forming\, the group has quickly become a local powerhouse in the NH Seacoast music scene. Though the band started as a trio\, they have recently teamed up with more members to feature drums\, bass\, and pedal steel. Sneaky Miles is known for their high energy performance and a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/trampled-by-turtles
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:The Mallett Brothers + Griffin William Sherry
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n“Founded in 2009\, The Mallett Brothers Band have had multiple lineup changes and stylistic shifts over the years\, but they’ve remained steadfast in delivering heartfelt songs with emotional lyricism\, vivid imagery\, and dynamic musical tones…” – No Depression \nThe Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana\, country\, jam and roots rock\, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock\, classic country and psychedelic sounds. \n \n\n+ Griffin William Sherry\n\nGriffin William Sherry\, the Maine-born singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist\, is known for his ability to craft stories that resonate deeply\, whether they’re shared around a campfire or at a summer festival. After spending twelve years fronting The Ghost of Paul Revere\, Griffin steps into the spotlight as a solo artist with his debut album\, “Hundred Mile Wilderness”. His music\, characterized by a powerful vocal delivery and no-frills instrumentation\, delves into the joys and challenges of small-town life and the personal journey of self-discovery. Through songs filled with raw honesty and eloquent lyricism\, Griffin continues to explore life’s big questions\, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the moment. Now\, with a new chapter unfolding\, he’s more determined than ever to tell his story in his own voice. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-mallett-brothers-griffin-william-sherry
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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