Ethnic Music Calendar

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Americana

Broadway 4 Events

Pop 17 Events

Rock 34 Events

Hip-Hop 0 Events

Country 24 Events

Folk 17 Events

Bluegrass 6 Events

Blues 24 Events

Soul 11 Events

Cajun 1 Event

The Robert Cray Band

 

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things– and more. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would also follow a similar path. And so he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

Across five decades Robert Cray has created a richly inclusive American music, revitalizing both blues and soul while rocking hard with the very best. To achieve 50 years in the music industry and still be as fresh and committed as when starting out is an achievement few can boast of but Cray can: he has released 19 studio albums, every one replete with his extremely distinctive songs, won five Grammy Awards and continues to make music that sounds like no one but Robert Cray. 

 
Event Date 10-04-2025 7:30 pm
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Location Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories Music, Americana, Americana Concert
Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with Reed Foehl

Artist: Reed Foehl

“Reed has the ability to transport the soul, a true master. One of the great songwriters of our time.”
–Gregory Alan Isakov


Born in a small country town in New England and raised in a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl crafts stories of the human condition with poignant lyrics and a voice that both pushes boundaries and honors tradition. His music, a blend of genuine Folk and Americana, is marked by a dusty, patient quality that resonates deeply.

Event Date 10-09-2025 7:00 pm
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Location Mechanics Hall
Categories Music, Americana, Folk
Bat Out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror

 

This stunning concert is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook.

This stunning concert is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook performed brilliantly by world-class alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band- the same musicians who brought his musical visions to life both in the studio and on stagesaround the world. Caleb Johnson returns with the band, having established his legitimacy as the premier lead vocalist for this timeless music through his powerful interpretations and furiously electrifyingstage presence.

Led by Meat Loaf’s longtime record producer/ music director/ guitarist Paul Crook alongside fellow alumni John Miceli (drums), Randy Flowers (guitar), Lyssa Lynne (female lead/ backing vocals), Danny Miranda (bass) and including Andy Ascolese (piano), Mark Kelt (piano) and Kiley Baxter (featured vocals), the band and Caleb perform a thoughtfully curated set list of MeatLoaf’s best loved classics such as “Bat Out of Hell”, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and“I Would Do Anything For Love”.

Event Date 10-09-2025 7:00 pm
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Location The Cabot
Categories Music, Americana, Rock
Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett

Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo

North American Tour 2025

His new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.

Steve Hackett’s timeless guitar work was woven throughout the classic Genesis albums of the ’70s. In recent years, he and his world class band have brought several of these albums back to concert halls to great acclaim. Many fans also asked for more of The Lamb’s songs to be included. What better way to celebrate the half-century of this remarkable album than to include a selection of Lamb Highlights alongside some of Hackett’s best solos and the essential Genesis Greats.

Event Date 10-11-2025 7:00 pm
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Location The Cabot
Categories Music, Americana, Broadway, Pop
Pink Martini

 

 

Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on their own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog).In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album’s 15 tracks span eight languages (French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Xhosa and English), and affirm the band’s history of global inclusivity and collaborative spirit. In 2019, Pink Martini collaborated on a new release with the international singing sensation Meow Meow, entitled Hotel Amour, and also released two 5-song EPs, Besame Mucho, featuring regular guest singer Edna Vazquez, and Tomorrow, featuring regular guest singer Jimmie Herrod, a finalist on 2021’s season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. During their pandemic hiatus, the band released two new digital singles written by Thomas Lauderdale, China Forbes, and producer Jim Bianco, “Let’s Be Friends,” and “The Lemonade Song,” which has over 10 million streams on Spotify alone. 

Event Date 10-13-2025 7:30 pm
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Location Nashua Center for the Arts
Categories Music, Americana, Americana Concert, Variety