November is associated with many tender observances: Election Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. With so much to be grateful for, thankful for, and a day to shop like crazy, why not also take in some band shows performed by our seriously talented New England bands at our most beloved, well-respected venues. Here are a few I have gathered up for you all. Meanwhile, remember to vote, thank a veteran, spend time with family, shop until you drop, and check out great local music. (I’m Bill Copeland and I approve this message).
November 1: Ken Macy; Blueprint New American Bar and Grill; Westminster, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 1: Juicy Groove hosting the Thursday night open jam @ Pete’s grill in Quincy, Massachusetts.
November 1: Kim Riley; Common Man in Windham, New Hampshire.
November 1: Open Mic & Jam; Pete’s Grill; Quincy, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m. Every Tuesday night. https://www.facebook.com/events/479838712529579/
November 1: Cosmos Sunshine & Righteous Continental at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, Connecticut.
November 2: R & B Dignity; J’s Tavern, Milford, New Hampshire; 8:00 p.m.
November 2: Kim Riley; Towne Tavern; Hudson, New Hampshire.
November 2: Amanda McCarthy Salt Hill Pub; Lebanon, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 2: Anthony Geraci And The Boston Blues All Stars; Chan’s Eggroll And Jazz; Woonsocket, Rhode Island. www.anthonygeraciblue.com
November 2: Hot Molasses CD Release Party; with Sugarcones; Lilypad Inman; Cambridge, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 2: Gay Perkoski; Barrett’s Waterfront, Fall River, Massachusetts. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
November 2: Policía Tribute Band; Grace O’Malley’s; Fairfield, Connecticut; 7:30 p.m.
November 2: Rick Drost in RISA Songwriters Showcase, Sandywoods, Muse Way, Tiverton Rhode Island, 7:00 p.m.
November 2: Scofield Road Band, a new project from Craig Farrington, Last Call, Old Orchard, Maine, 8:00 p.m.
November 2: Ms. Yamica Peterson at Umami w/Chris O’Neill, Northwood, New Hampshire. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 2: Bruce Marshall Group; Main Street Market, Concord, Massachusetts. 8:00 p..m.
November 2: Hear Now Live presents; Avoxblue, Moxa, The Stampede; Fire In The Field; The Middle East; 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doors 7:00 p.m. Bands 8:00 p.m.
November 3: Anthony Geraci And The Boston Blues All Stars; Nelson’s Candies; Wilton, New Hampshire. www.anthonygeraciblue.com
November 3: Amanda McCarthy Cork ‘N Keg; Raymond, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 3: Jennifer Mitchell Band; Halcyon Club; Derry New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 3: Bruce Marshall Group; Jasper Hill Café; 770 Washington Street, Holliston, Massachusetts.
November 3: Gay Perkoski; Fitzy’s Pub, Plainville, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 3: Counterfeit Cash and Friends(Johnny Cash tribute); McSwiggin’s; 450 Washington Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts; 8:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. https://counterfeit.cash/
November 3: Policia Tribute Band; Stryker’s; East Berlin, Connecticut. 9:00 p.m.
November 3: Strat-Masters Reborn “Hendrix/Stevie Tribute” Club One; Feeding Hills, Massachusetts.
November 3: Hit The Bus; the Brew Woo at DCU Center; in Worcester, Massachusetts. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/903001553219100/
November 3: Ken Macy; Quinn’s Irish Pub; Worcester, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 3: Local 23; Stumble Inn; Londonderry, New Hampshire.
November 3: The Mica-Sev Project at Magrilla’s, Rochester, New Hampshire. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
November 3: The American Who, Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, Woburn, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 3; Daemon Chili; Vincent’s; Worcester, Massachusetts; 9:30 p.m.
November 3: Hipshot Band LLC; 140 Pub And Club; Bellingham, Massachusetts.
November 3:Boston Pub Rockers At The Franco American Club, 44 Park Street. Beverly, Massachusetts 01915. 9:30 p.m.
November 3: Mark Warren McCarthy; Fordham Road, Midway Cafe, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 4: Best Not Broken; at Sonia; Cambridge Masschusetts.
November 4: The Jordan JW Trio; headlining Cold River Radio Show at the Theatre In The Woods; Intervale, New Hampshire. 7:00 p.m. http://www.coldriverradio.com/
November 5: Linda Marks; Linda Marks and Chuck Vermette Sr at #FirstMondays at Club Café; Boston, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
November 6: Acoustic open mic at Murphy”s Taproom, Hosted by Paul Costley, Nate Comp & Chris Lester in Manchester, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Every Tuesday night.
November 6: Kim Riley; Fratello’s, Nashua, New Hampshire.
November 6: Taco Tiki Tuesday; Bonefish Harry’s; 218 Cabot Street, Beverly, Massachusetts. Every Tuesday; 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
November 7: Arthur James solo; @ the Public House; Queechee, Vermont. Every Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 8: Family Affair at The Dolphin Striker, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 8 : Gay Perkoski; Open mic at East Street ale House, North Attleboro, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 8: Ken Macy; Crew Brew Brewery; Raynham, Massachusetts. 5:30 p.m.
November 8: Wendee Glick; The Napoleon Room at Club Cafe’; 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. 617.536.0966
November 8: Tokyo Tramps; hosting the Thursday night jam at Pete’s Grill, 540 South Street, Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.reverbnation.com/venue/petesgrille?fbclid=IwAR2raw49vOTmjODgYVTK3BZp4nGTPjlPDC5wQCiHeRnZW80O63k0u_PdsH8
November 9: Paul Warnick & Paul Costley; The Mountain. Club on Loon Mountain; Lincoln, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 9: ON3; Woodstock Brewery; Woodstock, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 9: Eric Green with Tommy O‘Connell; Black Bear Brewing in Bangor, Maine. 8: 30pm
November 9: Shade Of You; Rivermill Tavern; Milford New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 9: Crazy Steve; Chantillys, Hooksett, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 9: Amanda McCarthy Salt Hill Pub; West Lebanon, New Hampshire; 9:00 p.m.
November 9: George Lehner; Back To The 80s. The Skybox; Tewksbury, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 9: Nicole Knox Murphy; Granite Tapas & Cocktail Lounge; 1461 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, New Hampshire. https://www.facebook.com/events/445171652597047/
November 9: Down Cellah; Whiskey Barrell; Laconia, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 9: Terminal Velocity; Rae Rocks; Methuen, Massachusetts.
November 9: Ilene Springer; The Brook & Tap; Holbrook, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
November 9: The Mica-Sev Project at The Old Salt and Lamie’s Inn, Hampton, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
November 9: Ken Macy; 435 Bar and Grille; Leominster, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 9: Gay Perkoski; DEBUT at The Quarterdeck, Falmouth, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 9: Tokyo Tramps; Hugh O’Neil’s; Malden, Massachusetts.
November 9: Yoko Miwa Trio; Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston. Joining Miwa will be bassist Will Slater and drummer Scott Goulding. Tickets $25, $75 dinner and show package. For information visit https://scullersjazz.com/.
November 9: The Vanilla Burritos at Jo’s Nautical Bar. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 9: Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish; The Loft, Yarmouth, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m.
November 10: MoGuitar Blues Band; Hilltop Pizzeria; Epsom, New Hampshire. 7:00 p.m.
November 10: Kim Riley; Nolo; Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.
November 10: Amanda McCarthy Salt Hill Pub; Newport, New Hampshire; 9:00 p.m.
November 10: Jadiecat; Herbert’s; Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 1O:Back To The 80’s; Victor’s; Saugus, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 10: Media Panic, The Purps, Medical Maps, Meghan Casy; Maggie’s Lounge; Quincy, Massachusetts.
November 10: The Joey Scrima Band with Whiplash; Olympia Restaurant Concert Hall Tix $10 453 Market St Lowell, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m.
November 10: Booty Vortex; 13th Annual Food Drive Dance Party; Quincy Sons Of Italy; 120 Quincy Street; Quincy, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/perry.paolucci/posts/10217824342339959?hc_location=ufi
November 10: Counterfeit Cash and Friends(Johnny Cash tribute); VFW Post 486 Bedford Street, Fall River, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. https://counterfeit.cash/
November 10: Heavy Horses; Greendale’s; Worcester, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 10: The Mike Gacek Band; @ Garrison’s, 303 Boston Rd. Billerica, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m..
November 10: Local 23; Rae Rocks; Methuen, Massachusetts.
November 10: The Mica-Sev Project at The China Palace, Rochester, New Hampshire 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 10: Ken Macy; Barber’s Crossing North; Sterling, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
November 10: Beyond The Blur; Natick Elks; Natick, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
November 10: B-Movie Blues, State Line Station, Southwick Massachusetts. 7;00 p.m.
November 10: Slapback; Slapback is on A Crash Course for the Ravers, WMFO 91.5, airing from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, wmfo.org.
November 10: Gay Perkoski: The Coachmen’s Lodge, Bellingham, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 10: Stomp N’ Holler with Sean Ryder and more at “Take A Step for Charlie” Fundraiser. Wachusett Country Club, 187 Prospect Street, West Boylston, Massachusetts. 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 11: Stomp N’ Holler at Veteran’s Day Country Fest at Halligan’s Bar in Auburn, Massachusetts with Cactus, Tequila Bonfire, Mychael David and Songwriter’s In The Round with Sean Ryder, Serena May, David Lee Brosseau and Jeff Thomas. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 11: Gay Perkoski; Stone’s Public House, Ashland, Massachusetts. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
November 11: The Mica-Sev Project at The Dover Brickhouse, Dover, New Hampshire. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
November 11: (On Veteran’s Day).
Love Letters From the Front, Expanded Version, at Amazing Things Art Center
160 Hollis St., Framingham, Massachusetts. 508.405.2787 7:00 p.m.
November 11: Josie Lowder, The Gravel Project;The Burren; Somerville, Massachusetts.
November 11: Professor Harp; @ The Brook, Holbrook, Massachusetts.
November 11: Baba James -Sunday Funday; Field House Pub; 305 Lyons; East Providence, Rhode Island.
November 13: Amanda McCarthy Fratello’s; Manchester, New Hampshire; 6:00 p.m.
November 14: Amanda McCarthy Fratello’s • Nashua, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m.
November 15: Ken Macy; The Mill; West Boylston, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
November 16: Ken Macy Band; Tavern On Central; Ashburnham, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m.
November 16: Hit Squad; TJ Callahan’s; Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
November 16: Professor Harp @ The Brook, Holbrook, Ma
November 16: Tyler Morris Band; Black Eyed Sally’s w/ Bob Margolin
November 16: Just Like That; The Loft at the Cove Resort in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Lead vocalist Amy Marie back at the microphone after resting her voice for two months due to vocal issues. New guitarist too. He‘s an orthopedic surgeon on the side. 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/theloftatthecoveyarmouth/?ref=br_tf
November 16: Wise Guy; Pit Road Lounge, Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 16: The Mica-Sev Project at Ship’s Cellar Pub, York, Maine. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 16: Doug MacDonald Band; Pete’s Bar &Grill; Quincy, Massachusetts.
11:00 p.m.
November 16: Double Take & Friends, at Dolphin Striker, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 16: The D-Comp Trio The Stumble Inn, Londonderry, New Hampshire with . 9:00 a.m. to midnight.
November 16: Amanda McCarthy Woodstock Inn; Woodstock, New Hampshire; 9:00 p.m. • Band show.
November 16: Belle Of The Fall; at Archie Moore’s; New Haven, Connecticut. 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
November 16: Gay Perkoski; Fireside Grill, Middleboro, Massachusetts. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
November 16: Hipshot Band LLC; Kowloons; Saugus, Massachusetts.
November 17: Hipshot Band LLC; 39 West Restaurant & Lounge; Cranston, Rhode Island.
November 17: Gay Perkoski; DEBUT of new band “Block Party” at The Tradesman; Milford, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
November 17: Amanda McCarthy Woodstock Inn; Woodstock, New Hampshire; 9:00 p.m. Band show.
November 17: Rhythm Method, at Lilac City Grille, in Rochester, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 17: BoneShakerz East Side Club; Manchester, New Hampshire.
November 17: The American Who, The Burren – Back Room Series, Somerville Massachusetts, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
November 17: Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra (URO). Featuring the Beatle’s White Album.
Regent Theatre 13 Medford Street Arlington, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 17: Counterfeit Cash and Friends; Elks Charity Event. 1 Morrell Street West Roxbury, Massachusetts. 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. https://counterfeit.cash/
November 17: Mike Travers Band; Jo’s Nautical
November 17: Tyler Morris Band; Thunder Road w/ Bob Margolin
November 17: Slapback; The Next Page; 550 Broad Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 17: Blues Tonight Band; Broken Spoke, Laconia, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
November 17: The Mica Peterson Trio; Brodie’s Seaport Restaurant, Salem, Massachusetts w . 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
November 17: Wendee Glick; The Colonial Inn in the Forge Tavern
48 Monument Square, Concord, Massachusetts. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
978.369.9200
November 17: Professor Harp; @ The 4’s in Framingham, Massachusetts.
November 17: Grace Morrison opens for Shawn Mullins; City Winery; Boston, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/181482712711114/
November 18: Tyler Morris & Friends with Bob Margolin; Nelson’s Candies, Wilton, New Hampshire.
November 18: The Mica-Sev Project at Lilac City Grille, Rochester, New Hampshire. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 18: PowerSlut; Ajda The Turkish Queen; Ashley Rhodes; at The Plough And Stars; 10:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/2148442882143161/
November 18: Women Gathering In Music: Burren, Somerville, Massachusetts; featuring Linda Marks, Colette O’Connor, Molly Ruggles, Isabel Stover, CiCi Eberle,Katrin Roush, Mary Crowe,Joanne Lurgio, Jane Ross Fallon, Lori Zuroff Starts at 6:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/292865741292230/?ti=icl
November 20: Gary Shane And The Detour, Cape Ann Cinema, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mach Bell, one time singer of Joe Perry Project, is also on the bill.
November 21: D-Comp Trio ;Murphy’s Taproom & Carriage House, Bedford, New Hampshire. Playing Thanksgiving Eve Bash. 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
November 21: Gay Perkoski; Hosting the Monthly Music Social at Valley Pub; Whitinsville, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 21: Back To The 80’s; Capone’s; Peabody, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m. (Thanksgiving Eve).
November 21: Bruce Marshall Group; The Village Trestle, Goffstown, New Hampshire.
November 23: The D-Comp Trio; The Pasta Loft, Milford, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
November 23: Amanda McCarthy Shanty; Newbury, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
November 23: Double Take (duo), at The China Palace, in Rochester, New Hampshire, 8:00 p.m.
November 23: Mica’s Groove Train at The Castle on Charles, Rochester, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 23: Kim Riley; Nolo; Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.
November 23: Tokyo Tramps; Exhibit A Brewery; Framingham, Massachusetts.
November 23: Ilene Springer; Rosetta’s; Canton, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
November 23: Local 23; Claddagh Pub Lawrence, Massachusetts.
November. 23: B-Movie Blues, Theodore’s BBQ, Springfield Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 23: Jerry Velona Band; Buy Tickets here The Burren Backroom – 247 Elm Street, Somerville (Davis Square) Friday, November 23rd (day after Thanksgiving). Doors open at 6:00 PM. Show runs from 7:00-9:00 PM
November 23: Niki Luparelli’s Annual David Bowie Black Friday Show; all girls tribute band and burlesque show; Oberon; Cambridge, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 24: Niki Luaparelli’s Annual David Bowie Black Friday Show; all girls tribute band and burlesque show; Oberon; Cambridge, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. (Please note: Sat nite showing of Bowie tribute and burlesque show begins Two Hours Earlier than the Fri nite show which runs the evening before).
November 24: Scofield Road Band; Cork and Keg, Raymond, New Hampshire, 8:00 p.m.
November 24: Star Power; Playoffs Sports Bar & Grill; 512 Middlesex Turnpike; Billerica, Massachusetts.
November 24: Boneshakerz; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
November 24: Alec Hutson Album Release w Nico Rivers and the Black Grass; Atwoods Tavern; 877 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/319130568851347/
November 24: The Breakaways; The Last Shot; Stoughton, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/547723612340308/
November 24: Counterfeit Cash and Friends; Red Stone Grill; 120 Chesnut Avenue, North Attleboro, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. https://counterfeit.cash/
November 24: Amanda McCarthy First House Pub; Winchester, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 24: Back To The 80’s; Plainridge Park Casino; Plainville, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
November 24: Double Take (duo), Nippo Lake Golf Club, Barrington NH 6-9pm
November 24: Professor Harp; @ Doug’s House Of Harmony, New Bedford, Massachusetts.
November 24: Crazy Steve; North Beach Bar and Grill, Hampton, New Hampshire.8:00 p.m.
November 24: Local 23; Rockafella’s; Salem, Massachusetts.
Nov 24 Rick Drost Feature at Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse Open Mic.
November 24: Heavy Horses; Marine Corps League; Lake Avenue, Worcester, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 24: The Ayahuasca Blues Project at the Timberyard Brewery. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Features someone named Keri.
November 24: The Beautiful Losers(Bob Segar tribute); Wally’s Pub; Hampton Beach, Hampton, New Hampshire.
November 24: Mica’s Groove Train at Iron Horse Pub, Somersworth, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
November 24: Terminal Velocity; Princeton Station; Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
November 26: Amanda McCarthy Flatbread; Amesbury, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
November 26: Rick Durst; North Street, Medfield, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
November 28: Kim Riley; Fratello’s; Manchester, New Hampshire.
November 28: B-Movie Blues, Infinity Hall, Hartford, Connecticut. 8:00 p.m.
November 29: Kim Riley; Coach Stop; Londonderry, New Hampshire.
November 29: Ken Macy; Buck’s Whiskey and Burger Bar; Worcester, Massachusetts. 6:30 p.m.
November 30: Professor Harp; @ The BaHa Brothers’ Sandbar Grill .
November 30: Blue Tonight Band; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:30 p.m.
November 30: Amanda McCarthy Neighborhood Beer Co. Exeter, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m.
November 30: Boneshakerz; Asian Breeze; Hooksett, New Hampshire.
November 30: Blackheart Rocks; TJ Callahan’s; 1475 Main Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876. 9:00 p.m.
November 30: Ken Macy; Legends Grille and Sports Bar; Fitchburg, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 30: Back To The 80s’s; Breakaway; Danvers, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 30: Counterfeit Cash and Friends(Johnny Cash tribute);
Bella Sarno Ristorante and Banquet Facility 553 Kelley Blvd, North Attleboro, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. https://counterfeit.cash/
November 30: Gay Perkoski; DEBUT of new band, “Gay and The Backline” at The Gray Barn, Whitinsville, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 30:The Allens; Central Tavern; Milford, Massachusetts.
November 30: Family Affair at Logans Run, Hampton, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
November 30: Amoricans – Black Crowes tribute band. The Skybox; Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
November 30: Blackheart Rocks; TJ Callahan’s; 1475 Main Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
November 30: The Copacetics; Gumption And Glory; Sugarcones; The Met; 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
November 30: Peacheaters(An Allman Brothers experience); with Jon Butcher Axis; Showcase Live; Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Folks, I hope you get a chance to see some of these bands and singer-songwriters during the busy month of November.