Country Music
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Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young. Neil Young’s career spans an amazing five plus decades, from the seminal country rock sounds of Buffalo Springfield and super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to garage band Crazy Horse and countless genre bending solo releases, spanning everything from folk, country, electronic and hard rock to rockabilly. Sugar Mountain brings to life the Neil Young concert experience, covering all of the best known songs, hits and deep cuts that are sure to thrill all, from the most ardent of fans to the casual Neil listener.
Suzy Bogguss
Grammy Award-winning and Platinum-selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. She has covered Country, Swing, Jazz, Folk, Americana and Roots music with style and grace. And she has one of the finest voices to grace the stage in a very long time! Chet Atkins said that Suzy has a voice that "sparkles like crystal." But it's not only her voice that makes her a crowd favorite. It's also her huge heart, which is always present at her shows, warming the audience to anything she might try. Fans and critics alike have admired Suzy’s vocal style, musicianship, and meaningful lyrics for decades. And after years in the spotlight, she remains one of the rare artists who has managed to walk the line between critical acclaim and commercial success.
Carolyn Wonderland
The Carolyn Wonderland band featuring Cindy Cashdollar and Shelley King.
“One of Texas’ finest guitar-slingers…from blues to country to rock ‘n’ roll and beyond, she is fiery and deeply soulful.” - Austin American Statesman
Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll.
Phil Vassar Acoustic Duo
A life-altering heart attack in 2023 that nearly claimed his life reshaped Vassar’s outlook. “You can’t outrun your genetics, but you can take care of yourself,” he reflects. His recovery has prompted a shift toward a calmer, more grateful life. “I’m way calmer now than I used to be. I’ve learned to enjoy the moment,” he says, now embracing life with renewed perspective.
Keb’ Mo’ Solo Performance
Keb’ Mo’
Solo Performance
It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can make the trip in a cool three-and-a-half-minutes flat.
“I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years,” says Keb’, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect those two places on this album was a powerful thing for me. It felt like something I needed to do.”
Written partially in Nashville and partially in the Compton house Keb’ grew up in, Good To Be is a celebration of roots and resilience, of growth and gratitude, of hope and memory. The songs here draw on country, soul, and blues to forge a sound that transcends genre and geography, weaving together past and present into a heartwarming tapestry spanning more than forty years of sonic evolution. Though Keb’ worked with a wide variety of collaborators on the project—country legend Vince Gill produced three tracks, while famed producer Tom Hambridge (B.B. King, Buddy Guy) helmed several more, and special guests like Darius Rucker, Kristin Chenoweth, and Old Crow Medicine Show appear throughout—it remains a deeply cohesive work, one anchored by the five-time GRAMMY winner’s magnetic vocal delivery and relentless optimism. “It’s good to be here / It’s good to be anywhere,” Keb’ sings on the album’s easygoing title track. “It’s good to be back / Good to be home again.”
Merrimack Rep Theatre - Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
November 26, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr & Conceived by William Meade
Memorable Musical
“All your life, you will be faced with choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.”
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel. Featuring timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and many more, this dynamic production explores the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of America’s most legendary artists.
Merrimack Rep Theatre - Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (2)
November 26, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr & Conceived by William Meade
Memorable Musical
“All your life, you will be faced with choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.”
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel. Featuring timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and many more, this dynamic production explores the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of America’s most legendary artists.
Merrimack Rep Theatre - Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (3)
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr & Conceived by William Meade
Memorable Musical
“All your life, you will be faced with choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.”
Get ready for a rollicking musical ride. Ring of Fire brings the celebrated sound of the Man in Black on stage with a genre-spanning mix of rock & roll, country, and gospel. Featuring timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and many more, this dynamic production explores the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of America’s most legendary artists.
Jimmie Allen
Be sure to catch Jimmie Allen’s solo performance at the Rochester Opera House!
Multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jimmie Allen has been blazing trails since the beginning of his breakout career. He made history as the first Black artist to launch a career with two consecutive No. 1 hits off his 2018 debut album Mercury Lane (which The New York Times dubbed as one of 2018’s strongest) – the first being his RIAA 2x Platinum debut single “Best Shot,” which claimed the No. 1 spot on Country radio for three weeks, and second being Platinum-certified “Make Me Want To.”