May 1
Rockport Music Presents:
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $29 - $39 | 8:00 p.m.
Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org
The acclaimed duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish traditional and global music. " … you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly, [reaching] soaring sustains, windswept refrains and sudden, jazzy explosions." - The Boston Globe
May 1
Spectacle Live Presents:Shamrock Tenors
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 E Merrimack St, Lowell
978-546-7391 | $39 - $79 | 7:30 p.m.
spectaclelive.com | Buy Tix
Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country’s best multi-instrumentalists. Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in beautiful five part harmony. With all your favorites including “Danny Boy,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” “The Parting Glass,” and “Wild Rover,” this is a show for all ages, performed with that cheeky Irish charm!
May 3 & 4
Celtic Spirit: Eileen Ivers
and Plymouth Orchestra
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court Street,
Plymouth
May 3: 7:30 p.m. | May 4: 3:00 p.m.
seeplymouth.com
What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with the full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights a match under Irish music and tradition, blazing new musical trails. Turn up the heat with firepower on strings and an arsenal of percussion, brass, and woodwinds. So grab your seats as we’ll be talking about this musical matchup for years to come.
May 4
ICC Presents:
Irish-American Country Social Dancing
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
2:00 pm | $10 at the door
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Register here
Instructor Winnie Henry and her team bring a regional favorite to the Irish Cultural Centre by popular demand on Sunday April 6th. This special event takes place after Monthly Mass and is open to all ages with no experience required! Pre-register here. Lessons are from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn the Seige of Ennis and quickstep, and how to jive, waltz, foxtrot and line dance. Then put it into practice at the social dance from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
May 4
BRT Presents:
Kevin Doyle's Roscommon Soles
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street,
Cumberland, RI
3:00 p.m. | $25 adv | $28 show date
401 725-9272 | brtri.org
The show will feature Kevin Doyle, National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow; Sheila Falls, American & All-Ireland fiddle champion and director of Gaelic Roots at Boston College; Joey Abarta, multiple award-winning artist on uilleann pipes; John Coyne, noted vocalist and bouzouki player from the Boston area; Josh Kane, original cast member of Roscommon Soles and current member of Turas on flute and whistle, plus dance appearances by The Dancing Doyles - Maureen and Shannon Doyle.
May 5, 12, 19, 26
ICC Presents:
Set Dancing with Cait Bracken
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
6:30 pm | $5 donation at the door | Adults (16 & up)
781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30pm. Set dancing is a form of social dancing which has been popular in Ireland for over 150 years. Sets are danced by four couples in a square. No previous dancing experience or partner required! No registration required for this class.
May 6
Bill Blumenreich Chevalier Presents:
Little Feat: Strike Up The Band Tour
The Chevalier
30 Forest St. Medford, MA 02155
8:00 p.m. | $67 - $97 | chevaliertheatre.com
The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact. Over the past 3 years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of their 2nd through 4th albums and audience response has been rapturous. 2024 will see the release of the brand-new Sam’s Place, in which Feat backs their linchpin conga player, Sam Clayton, on vocals. The album features a new song, “Milk Man,” by Sam, Scott, and Fred. There’s a live version of “Got My Mojo Working.” Sam and Bonnie Raitt duet on Muddy’s “Long Distance Call.”
May 7
Quincy Presents:
Taste of the South Shore
Hale Family YMCA
79 Coddington Street, Quincy
6 p.m. / Admission
ssymca.org/events
Enjoy tastings from the area's top restaurant chefs, caterers, bakeries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Cast your vote for the best bite & sip. Participate in silent auctions & purchase raffle tickets – win gift cards to participating Taste restaurants. This year, The Taste will include a beer & beverage garden, sports-themed games, reserved "box seating"and local sports legends. PLUS, enjoy live music from local favorite, The Smoking Jackets.
May 10
JFK Library Presents:
Tanglewood Marionettes: The Dragon King
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Smith Center
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 - 11:30 am
jfklibrary.org | Register here
Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage, and wonder from Chinese folklore. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King when things go amiss in the land above.
May 10
BRT Presents: Cantrip
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street,
Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $23 adv | $26 show date
401 725-9272 | brtri.org
Cantrip sprung from a local session in Edinburgh nearly twenty years ago. Over the years, the band tightened its arrangements while new inspirations began creeping into the sound, complementing the traditional foundation of the band. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches' cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order.
May 17
Rockport Music Presents: Carbon Leaf
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $29 - $39 | 8:00 p.m.
rockportmusic.org
Beloved by Rockport audiences, Carbon Leaf - the first band to play the American Music Awards unsigned by a record label - returns with their signature blend of folk-infused indie rock and heartfelt storytelling. The Richmond, Virginia-based band continues to captivate fans with their infectious energy and thought-provoking lyrics. This time around, they’ll feature music from their acclaimed new album, Time is the Playground. With a history spanning 30 years, 20 recordings and 3,500 live shows, Carbon Leaf's independent music and spirit continue to resonate with its fans.
May 17
BRT Presents:
Damn Tall Buildings
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street,
Cumberland, RI
3:00 p.m. | $25 adv | $28 show date
401 725-9272 | brtri.org
Damn Tall Buildings is a tight unit that contains more than the sum of its parts. Primary vocalist and lyricist Max Capistran's singing recalls old blues and The Band-style roots-rock, whereas Sasha Dubyk's time studying musical theater is evident in her rich vocal tone and soulful flair. Avery Ballotta's fiddle brings dimension to the churning rhythm section of Capistran's guitar and Dubyk's bass..
May 17-18
Discover Newport Presents:
Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
Bowens Wharf
Newport, RI
11am - 6pm |
bowenswharf.com | discovernewport.org
Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms? The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere! Oyster growers will be shucking alongside local restaurants and live music under the striped festival tents. All food will be available for purchase directly from vendors.
May 24
Rockport Music Presents:
Della Mae
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $26 - $32 | 8:00 p.m.
Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org
GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band Della Mae returns with their signature blend of high-octane bluegrass, Americana and roots music. Celebrate fan-favorite songs and over a decade of groundbreaking artistry with Della Mae as they deliver a dynamic live performance filled with foot-stomping energy and exceptional musicianship.