Popular Music
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Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour. Over the years, he’s tallied north of 1 billion streams, moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide, and scored a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be With You.” His music has appeared in over 200 films, television series, and commercials. In addition to multiple showstopping appearances on Ellen (who also enlisted him to perform at her wedding) and Today Show, and performances on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, and Conan, he contributed “Brand New Day” to a commercial in support of the troops at the request of First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. He’s played to sold out crowds around the globe and shared the stage with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos and more.
Portsmouth NH Music Hall - Deb Talan (of the Weepies)
The Weepies co-founder and multi-instrumentalist Deb Talan has had quite a life.
Having started a band in Portland, OR with her friend Mark named Hummingfish, Deb wrote a lot of fun songs that people danced to ‘til they were all sweaty in that hipster/grungy/geeky Northwest kind of way. She then began playing solo in Boston coffee houses and opened shows for Catie Curtis (a songwriter hero of hers), before meeting up with Steve Tannen and forming The Weepies. Together, they played shows all over the country and the world, toured in a real tour bus, and made 5 records together, with many songs placed in loads of movies and tv shows.
Portsmouth NH Music Hall - Antje Duvekot
Crafter of intricate, closely observed songs
“Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice.”
–The Boston Globe
“She creates an entire, detailed world in verse, and takes you there with beautiful and understated melody.”
-Neil Dorfsman, Producer
Portsmouth NH Music Hall - Antje Duvekot
Crafter of intricate, closely observed songs
“Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice.”
–The Boston Globe
“She creates an entire, detailed world in verse, and takes you there with beautiful and understated melody.”
-Neil Dorfsman, Producer
Who’s Bad – Thriller Night The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Founded in 2003, Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King.
Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has united and ignited crowds on almost every continent, and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad is the World’s #1 Michael Jackson Tribute. Performing over 2500 shows worldwide, they have awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series.
Beyond this unparalleled achievement, Who’s Bad has checked some of the world’s most famous pavilions off their ‘to-do’ list, selling out their first tour of China with stops at Ningbo’s Grand Theatre and Hunan Grand Theatre in Changsha. Since then, Who’s Bad has toured in Thailand, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Amsterdam and more.
An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor
An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor
Experience the magic of Joanne Shaw Taylor and her incredible band as they deliver a powerhouse performance featuring songs from her latest album, Heavy Soul, and upcoming release, Black & Gold out on June 6, 2025.
Renowned for her electrifying guitar performances and soulful songwriting, Joanne’s vocals shine as she blends blues, rock, soul, and pop. The show also includes standout tracks from earlier albums and heartfelt tributes to classic blues legends.
As one of today’s most dynamic performers, Joanne Shaw Taylor promises an unforgettable night of music.
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE is a Multimedia Concert Celebration of the Music of ELO, featuring EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO.
This production comes as close as one can get to replicating the experience and sound of ELO. The attention to detail on all vocal harmonies and string arrangements have been painstakingly replicated from all of ELO‘s original recordings. Violins, Violas, and Cellos co-existing with electric guitars as Classic Rock intersects with Pop… just as ELO intended it. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship of EVIL WOMAN‘s 12 musicians as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and Classical arrangements of such chart-topping hit songs as Mr. Blue Sky, Telephone Line, Don’t Bring Me Down and Evil Woman are brought to life.
Natalie Merchant Grateful Friends Fundraiser
Natalie Merchant
Grateful Friends Fundraiser
Natalie has graciously agreed to perform at The Cabot in support of Grateful Friends, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping adult cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Natalie accepted the invitation from Bill Beckman, husband of Grateful Friends Board President Becky Beckman. Bill and his late wife Mary Beckman were dear friends of Natalie growing up and performed musically together in the Westfield/Jamestown, NY area.
This very special concert will serve not only as a fundraiser but also as a heartfelt tribute to Mary, who passed away ten years ago from metastatic breast cancer. In her memory, Becky Beckman now leads Grateful Friends with passion and purpose. Natalie’s performance will celebrate their enduring friendship and honor Mary’s legacy, along with so many others, by supporting people on their cancer journey.
We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an inspiring and meaningful evening.