“February made me shiver/With every paper I delivered…” goes Don McLean’s song about the legendary Buddy Holly. February sure is cold, but there are some hot things going on.
First, it’s Black History Month. Be sure to read a book, watch a film or documentary, or attend a lecture or seminar to better understand United States history from the perspective of African Americans. You can also listen to music created by African American artists. “It’s been a long/A long time coming/But I know/A change gonna come/Yes, it will” sang the magnificent Sam Cooke.
Second, Valentine’s Day is another hot thing going on in February. It’s a day for lovers to celebrate their love. “Hello my love/I heard a kiss from you/Red magic satin playing near, too” The Brothers Johnson sang in the 70s.Hello, my love I heard a kiss from you Red magic satin playing near, too
Finally, February offers a ton of hot, live New England music. Below are some suggestions where to find some good live music in our six state region. Paul and Nate open things up with:
Februay 1:Jonny Friday; Paul & Nate KC’s Rib Shack Tuesday Night Open Mic & Featured Artist; Manchester, New Hampshire. Featured Artist 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 2: Scott Damgaard; Acoustic Every Wednesday; Hennessys; 25 Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
February 3, Jodee Frawlee; Fratellos; Nashua, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm to 8:30pm
February 3: Gay Perkoski; Pepperoncini’s, Milford, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 3: Soulsville; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Join; Medford, Massachusetts.
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
February 4: Big John Short; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint; Medford, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m. to 9:0 p.m.
February 4: Modern Day Idols; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint; Medford, Massachusetts. 9:30 pp.m. to 11:59 p.m.
February 4: Lovewhip/Jim’s Birthday Party at the Midway; Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
February 4: George Russell Jr. Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 4: Andy Voelker Late Night Jam Session; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
February 4: Jennifer Mitchell solo; Hill Top Pizza; Epsom, New Hampshire. 7:00 p. m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 4: Mary Fagan & The Honey Bees; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 4: Nicole Knox Murphy; Auburn Pitts Bar Grill; 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 4: The New Incredible Amplifires-Great awakenings Brewing Company;-Westfield, Massaschusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 4: Dyer Holiday at Gibb’s Garage Bar; 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
February 4: Messy Excuses, Mill City Pub 19 Airport Rd. Fitchburg, Massachusetts. 830 p.m.
February 4: Deja Voodoo; Tower Hill Tavern; Weirs Beach, Laconia, New Hampshire.
February 5: Wendee Glick & Steve Heck at Luk’s Bar and Grill,, Hudson, New Hampshire. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Februay 5: Lucas Gallo; Great North Aleworks, Manchester, New Hampshire. 3:00 p.m.
February 5: Matt Siopes & Hal Holiday at Paddy’s Ale House ; 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 5: Gay Perkoski duo; , Luc’s Bar & Grill, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 5: Hip Swayers; Reunion Tap & Table; Grafton Masssachusetts 9:00 p.m. POSTPONED TO APRIL 4TH.
February 5: The MISSY Maxfield Project; SKYBOX Natick, Massaschusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 5: James Brown Jr & Houserocker Band @ Cantab Lounge; Cambridge, Massachusetts.
February 5: Club Bohemia; Shiny Beast, Answerman, Hambone Skinny; Cambridge, Massachusetts.
February 5: Zoe Knight & Mythical Beasts; The Burren; Somerville, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. all ages. $15 advance. $20 door. Www.mythicalbeastsband.com
February 5: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, Grumpy’s in Falmouth, Massachusetts. 9:30 p.m.
February 5: Groove Grove, 49 Feet High; Riders Bar, Thomaston Connecticut.
February 6: Nolan Leite; special jam guest; Stone House Inn; Connecticut.
February 5: April Hall Quintet; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 5: John Farese is acoustic only. Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
February 5: One Big Soul; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 5: Second TAKE at Steve’s Pinehurst Tavern; 786 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821. 7:30 p.m.
February 5: Wildcat O’Halloran; Fort Hill brewery, Easthampton, Massachusetts. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
February 5: WHO MADE WHO; Moose lodge; Attleboro, Massachusetts. 7:30 pm
February 6: Tim Ray Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 6: Porch Jams Sundays; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint; Medford, Massachusetts.1:00 PM 4:00 PM
February 6: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo; Stomping Ground • Putnam, Connecticut.
February 6: Open Jazz Jam hosted by Marcia J. Ridings Macres and The Jazz Punishers featuring Corey Lanum; Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, MA; 3:30p. $5 cover. Must be *vaxxed & masked*. Check website for updates on closings – westford.org/pca CANCELLED.
February 6: Sammy Blanchette Tower Hill Tavern – Weirs Beach – 264 Lakeside Ave, Laconia, NH 03246-1858, United States
February 7: Irish Acoustic Music with David Levine every Monday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 7: Good Vibes Music Bingo: 28 Salona Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6-8pm
February 7: Drink & Sway Monday; Vincent’s, Worcester, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 8: Jessica Olson; Paul & Nate KC’s Rib Shack Tuesday Night Open Mic & Featured Artist; Manchester, New Hampshire. Featured Artist 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 8: Erin Harpe And The Delta Swingers; Tuesday Night All Stars • Brighton, Massachusetts.
February 9: Open Mic every Wednesday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 6:23 p.m. Midnight.
February 9: Gay Perkoski; Music Social @ Valley Pub, Whitinsville, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
February 9: Scott Damgaard Acoustic Every Wednesday; Hennesy’s; Boston, Massachusetts.
February 10: Orb Mellon & Dave Robbins; Tilted Barn; Brewery; Exeter, Rhode Island. 5:00 p.m.
February 11: Hip Swayers; BirchTree Bread; Worcester, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 11: Gay Perkoski; Pepperoncini’s, Milford, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February11: Mike Preston; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 11, Jodee Frawlee; Fratellos; Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00pm-9:30pm
February11: Last Call Radio The 4’s Sports Pub in Framingham, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 11: Messy Excuses, Nobscot Cafe; 847 Edgell Roadd. Framingham, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
February 11: Mike & Missy Unplugged; The Steakloft Tavern and Grille; Northborough, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
11-Gregg Perry and The Strange Berries at Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain, MA 10:00pm
February 11, Jennifer Truesdale Band, Boston Harbor Distillery, 8 PM (doors at 7:00) – https://shop.bostonharbordistillery.com/pages/event-calendar
February 11: Erin Harpe And The Delta Swingers; Theodore’s • Springfield, Massachusetts.
February 11: Mica’s Groove Train @ Lilac City Grille, Rocheseter, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m.
February 11: Yoko Miwa Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
February 11: Andy Voelker Late Night Jam Session; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 12: Andy Voelker Quartet; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 12: Valentines Party w/ LoveSexy!! Fireflys Marlboro Massachusetts. 9:00pm-12:00am
February 12: Mica’s Groove Train @ The Strand, Dover; 8p
February 12: Gay Perkoski; Caffe Sorrento, Milford, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 12: Mike & Missy Unplugged; Saw Dust Coffee house & Dessert Bar; Putnam, Connecticut 7:30 p.m.
February 12: Crazy Steve and Friends hosting the Second Saturday’s Jam at Area 23 Concord , New Hampshire. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 12: Duo Del Inferno; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 12: Wildcat O’Halloran; 4 Star Brewery, Northfield, Massachusetts. 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 12: Dyer Holiday & The Resolutinaries Warp and Weft; 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
February 12: Rick Larrimore and Atlantic Crossing The Ultimate Tribute to Rod Stewart; Tupelo Music Hall; Derry, New Hampshire.
February 12: Jennifer Mitchell solo; Backyard Burgers & Wings; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 12: Oakland Stroke – Tower of Power tribute. Donna-Lee DePrille – vocals.; Hitchcock Brewery; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February 12: AD/HD; Chop Shop; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m.
February 12: Magic Hat Band; Portsmouth Legion Hall; Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
February 12: Gary Backstrom Band plays Frampton Comes Alive; The Regent Theatre , Arlington Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 12: Angry Hill; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint; Medford, Massachusetts. 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
February 13: Nicole Knox Murphy; Flannel Tavern; 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
February 13: Jeri DiMarco Bergonzi Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139 6: 00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 14: Good Vibes Music Bingo: 28 Salona Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 14: Irish Acoustic Music with David Levine every Monday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. from 6-8pm
February 14: Roots Rock Rebels at The Parlour Providence , Rhode Island. 9:00 p.m.
February 15: Lewis Goodwin; Paul & Nate KC’s Rib Shack Tuesday Night Open Mic & Featured Artist; Manchester, New Hampshire. Featured Artist 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 16: Open Mic every Wednesday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. from 6:23-midnight
February 16: Scott Damgaard Acoustic Every Wednesday; Hennesy’s 25 Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
February 17: NH Music Collective Artist Showcase, Decatur Creek, Eric Lindberg, Karen Grenier; Area 23; 254 N. State Street, Unit h, Concord, New Hampshire. 7:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.
February 17: Jennifer Mitchell solo; The Village Trestle; Goffstown, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February 17: Dyer Holiday Palmers; Andover, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
February 17: Gay Perkoski; Songwriting Circle, Hopkinton Center for the Arts; Hopkinto, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 17: Cheryl Arena Band; The Music Room; West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
17-Gregg Perry & The Strange Berries at The Plough and Stars Cambridge, Massachusetts. 10:00pm
February 18: Ed Rimm & Blue Eyed Blonde; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 18: Jodee Frawlee; Skybox 109; Natick, Massachusetts. 8:00pm-10:00pm
February 18: James Brown Jr. District 7; Boston, Massachusetts.
February 18: Yoko Miwa Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 18: The Hallorans; Pizza 911 on South Willow, Manchester, New Hampshire.
February 18: Gay Perkoski; The UxLocale, Uxbridge, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
February 18: Luther Guitar Jr And The Magic Rockers; The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint; Medford, Massachusetts. 10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
19 – Mica Peterson Duo @ Mitchell Hill BBQ, Rochester, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m.
February 19: Ross Arnold is bluegrass jam; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 19: The Halloran’s; Elks Lodge in Nashua for a Nashua Humane Society fundraiser
February 19: Nicole Knox Murphy; 19th 7-10pm at the Granite Tapas in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
February 19: Mike & Missy Unplugged; Townhouse Tavern; Grafton, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 19: Patrice Williamson Quartet; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 19: Liam Spain & Friends; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 19: Wildcat O’Halloran; Luthiers Co op, Easthampton, Massachusetts. 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Februar 19: Jennifer Mitchell acoustic duo; Halcyon Club; Derry, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m. to Midnight.
February 19: B J Magoon & Driving Sideways-Strange Brew Tavern, Manchester, New Hampshire. 9:00 p.m. (Get there early. Grab a table near the stage. Check out extensive beer list).
February 19: Dyer Holiday & The Resolutinaries; Midway Cafe; Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. 3:00 p.m.
February 19: Dyer Holiday Tavern on Merrimack; Lawrence, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
February 19: Roots Rock Rebels (Nirvana Tribute Show) at Middle East Restaurant Cambridge, Massachusetts. 10:00 p.m.
February 19: The New Incredible Amplifires; American Legion Post #351; Holyoke, Massachusetts. 7:00 p.m.
February 19: Gay Perkoski; 67 Degrees Brewing, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 19: The Gravel Project; Fallout Shelter; 61 Endicott Street, Norwood, Massachusetts.
February 19: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish; The Loft at The Cove, Yarmouth, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m.
February 19: Hosemen(CT), Creation From Crisis(MA), Cardboard Dream House (CT) 49 Feet High (CT) ,Resist The Temptation (NY) The National Connections Show-Bleachers Bar, Bristol ,Connecticut.,
February 19: Professor Harp; THE STOMPING GROUND Putnam, Connecticut
February 20: Alex Cohen live! Tower Hill Tavern – Weirs Beach – 264 Lakeside Ave, Laconia, NH 03246-1858, United States
February 20: Mica Peterson Duo @ Lilac City Grille, Rochester, New Hampshire. 11:00 a.m.
February 20: Nicole Knox Murphy; Reed’s North Warner, New Hampshire. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
February 20: Birch Hill; Cobblestones brunch; Lowell, Massachusetts. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
February 20: A special afternoon of singer-songwriters. The Burren. CiCi Eberle, Roberta Lamb, Jan Luby 3 pm.. https://www.facebook.com/events/5018794421464638
February 20: Mike Turk Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 20: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish; The C-Note, Hull, Massachusetts. 8:30 p.m.
February 21: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo; The Den at Stowe; Stowe, Vermont.
February 21: Irish Acoustic Music with David Levine every Monday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 21: Good Vibes Music Bingo: 28 Salona Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 22: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo; The Den at Stowe • Stowe, Vermont.
February 22: Jodee Frawlee; Homestead Merrimack, New Hampshire. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 22: Chris Perkins; Paul & Nate KC’s Rib Shack Tuesday Night Open Mic & Featured Artist; Manchester, New Hampshire. Featured Artist 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 22: Old Time Dinner; Coventry Rhode Island.
February:23 Scott Damgaard Acoustic Every Wednesday; Hennesy’s; Boston, Massachusetts.
February 23: Open Mic every Wednesday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. from 6:23-midnight
February 23: Scott Damgaard Acoustic Every Wednesday; Hennessys; 25 Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
February 24: Hip Swayers; The Red Room; Worcester, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 24: Jodee Frawlee; Copper Door Bedford New Hampshire. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 24: Matt Siopes & Hal Holiday Cobblestones Thursday night music series; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February 24: Gay Perkoski; Open Mic @ Stella Osteria, No. Attleboro, MA 7pm
February 25: Mica’s Groove Train @ The Statey, Portsmouth; 9p
February 25: Jodee Frawlee; VFW; Uxbridge, Massachusetts. 10:00am-10:00am
February 25: Jennifer Mitchell solo; Main Street Grill and Bar; Pittsfield New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February 25: Dalton Gang; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 25: Nicole Knox Murphy; Derry Memorial VFW Post #1617 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 25: Hitsquad at TJ Callahan’s; Tewksbury, Massachusetts. 9:00 p.m.
25: Professor Harp; THE MUSIC ROOM, W. Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
February 25: Yoko Miwa Trio; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 25: Andy Voelker Late Night Jam Session; The Mad Monkfish; 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
February 25: Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars; Spire Center for the Arts; Plymouth, Massachusetts. https://spirecenter.org/event/anthony-geraci/
February 25, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish , John Alden Sportsman’s’ Club, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m.
February 25: Harmony Cafe; Lincoln, Rhode Island.
February 25: The Somethin’ Somethings, Tomorrow Is Today, Sugarcones; News Cafe; 43 Broadstreet, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. 8:00 p.m.
February 26 Professor Harp; THE PORCH, Medford Ma. (7-10pm)
February 26: Donna Byrne Quartet; The Mad Monkfish; Address: 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
February 26 – Mica Peterson Duo @ Village Trestle, Goffstown; 6p
February 26: Curtis Arnett is a jazz jam. Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 26: Mickey Maguire Band tbd; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 26: Lucas Gallo; Share Brewing, Manchester, New Hampshire. 3:00 p.m.
February 26: Hal Holiday and The Tones at Palmer’s in Andover, Massachusetts.
February 26: Gay Perkoski; Cafe Sorrento, Milford, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 26: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish; The Narrows, Fall River, 8:00 p.m.
February 26, 2022 All day; LoveSexy – Prince tribute band; first time appearing at Crystal Bees Southington Connecticut.
February 26: AD/HD; Stumble Inn; Londonderry, New Hampshire. 8:00 p.m.
February 26; Women In Music Gathering Benefit Concert for One Broadway Collaborative,,Lawrence, MA. Performing are Linda Marks, Jan Luby, Janna Maria Fröhlich and Roberta Lamb 8:00 p.m.
February 26: The Delta Generators; Hopkinton Center for the Arts; Hopkinton, Massachusetts. 8:00 p.m. www.hopartscenter.org
February 26: Mike & Missy Unplugged; Marlborough Country Club; Marlborough, Massachusets. 6:30 p.m.
February 27: Ryan Williamson Live! Tower Hill Tavern – Weirs Beach – 264 Lakeside Ave, Laconia, NH 03246-1858, United States
Februay 27: Monkfish Jazz Orchestra directed by Pete Kenagy; The Mad Monkfish; Address: 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 02139
February 27. Jimmy Ryan & Hayride. Sally O’Brien’s. 335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts.. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February 27: Orb Mellon & Dave Robbins-Burgy Brews; Williamsburg, Massachusetts. 6:00 p.m.
February 28: Irish Acoustic Music with David Levine every Monday; Area 23; Concord, New Hampshire. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 28: Jodee Frawlee; Fratellos; Nashua, New Hampshire. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
February 29: Lori Zuroff Quintet -Ladybug CD release party at Parish Center for the Arts, Westford, Massachusetts. 7:30-9:30pm westford.org/pca