Ralph Allen plays New England hot spots during cold January
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Buzz Column. Listings for monthly live New England music events get posted here each month. We are beginning a new year, and the following local live music listings will help you enjoy your cold New England evenings with some hot music events.
January 1: Arthur James solo; The Last Chair; 267 Rt. 100 West Dover, Vermont. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 2: Ralph Allen; Windham Restaurant; Windham, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 3: Crazy Steve and Friends; Chantilly’s; Hooksett, Massachusetts. 8:00 pm
January 3: Ralph Allen; Strange Brew Tavern; Manchester, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Rebecca Turmel
January 3: Rebecca Turmel; Backyard Brewery; Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 3: Mike & Missy Unplugged Firefly’s BBQ; Marlborough, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm
January 4: Acoustic Circle; The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
January 4: Sea Shanties; The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
January 4: Rebecca Turmel; Axe & Ale Taphouse; Gilford, New Hampshire. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
January 4: Arthur James solo; Saskadena Six Ski Area; 247 Stage Road, South Pomfret Vermont. 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
January 4: XS Band; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough -9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 4: Gay Perkoski; Cape Cod Coffee; Mashpee, Massachusetts. 6:00 pm to 8:30 ppm
January 4: Jennifer Mitchell Solo; Pizza Man of Manchester; Manchester, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm
January 4: Ralph Allen; McIntyre Ski Area; Manchester, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 4: SToNeD WaSP SWaRMS Sully’s; Winthrop, Maine. 8:00 pm
Januaruy 4: Tokyo Tramps; Break Rock Brewing, 534 Victory Road, Quincy, Massachusetts. 02171 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
One Dime Band
January 4: One Dime Band acoustic blues duo (John’s Birthday Bash)The Mandarin Asian Bistro; 24 Market Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm
January 4: Sunshine Riot, Neon Cowboy, The Magic City, The Roland Highlife; The Middle East upstairs; Cambridge, Massachusetts. 7:30 pm
January 5: Ralph Allen; Saddle Up Saloon; Kingston, New Hampshire. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
January 5: Benefit for Ryla with Stomp N’ Holler, Hit the Bus; Vernon Hill; Post; 257 Providence Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
January 5: Gay Perkoski; Towne Tavern & Tap; North Attleboro, Massachusetts. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Amelia Earnshaw
January 7: Amelia Earnshaw; featured artist at Paul & Nate’s Tuesday Night Featured Artist and Open Mic Night. KC’s Rib Shack; Manchester, New Hampshire. Feature: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00
January 8: Arthur James solo; The Last Chair; 267 Rt. 100 West Dover, Vermont. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Joy Reo
January 8: Joy Reo Trio Joy Reo – voice Molly Flannery – piano Diane Heffner – clarinets and sax;jazz at Sanctuary – Event and Live Music Venue, 82 Main Street Maynard, Massachusetts. 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. no cover.
January 9: Acoustic Mayhem; Lakehouse Tavern;157 Main St. Hopkinton, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Jennifer Mitchell solo
Village Trestle; Goffstown, NH
January 9: Jennifer Mitchell solo; The Village Trestle; Goffstown, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm
January 9: Ralph Allen; Tortilla Flat; Merrimack, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 9: Rebecca Turmel; Tenney Mountain; Plymouth, NH; 3-6 pm
January 10: Rebecca Turmel; Public House; Quechee, VT; 5:30-8:30 pm
January 10: Jennifer Mitchell solo; Hilltop Pizza; Epsom, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm
January 10: Ralph Allen; Brookline, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 10: Black Suede; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 11: Acoustic Circle; The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmJanuary 11: Ralph Allen; Gas Light Pub; Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 9:30 pm to 12:30 pm
January 11: Jennifer Mitchell solo; The Stoned Wall Bar & Grill; Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm
LoveSexy – a tribute to Prince
January 11: Lovesexy – Prince tribute band; Simple Man; Clinton, Massachusetts.
January 11: Playing Dead; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to Midnight.
January 11: Gay Perkoski; Towne Tavern; Wareham, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 11, Boston Association For Cabaret Artists Monthly Open Mic with pianist Joe Mulholland and emcee Linda Marks, Club Cafe; Boston, Massachusetts. 1:00 pm
Professor Harp
January 11: Professor Harp; CANNED HEAT BREWERY; Fall River, Massachusetts. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm,
January 11: PB & J Acoustic Duo; The Lodge Bar and Grill; Randolph, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm;
January 11: Messy Excuses; Franklin Elks Post 2136; 1077 Pond Street, Franklin Massachusetts. 7:30 pm
January 11: Skyway with Nicole Fuller; Casa Mia; Berlin, Connecticut.
January 11: Townes Van Zandt Cover Night Benefitting Planned Parenthood at The Parlour Providence 8:00 pm
Sado-Domestics; Boston area outfit
January 12: Sado-Domestics ; The Square Root; 2 Corinth Street, Roslindale, Massachusetts. 02131. 4:00 to 6:00 PM. https://sadodomestics.com/…/sado-domestics-second…
January 13: Ralph Allen; Dox; Winnisquam, New Hampshire. Tilton, New Hampshire. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Jeff Fraser
January 14: Jeff Fraser; featured artist at Paul & Nate’s Tuesday Night Featured Artist and Open Mic Night. KC’s Rib Shack; Manchester, New Hampshire. Feature: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00
Arthur James
January 15: Arthur James solo; The Last Chair; 267 Rt. 100 West Dover, Vermont. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 15: Texas Troubadour Tribute; The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
January 15: Ralph Allen; Red’s Kitchen; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 16: Ralph Allen; G’s; Haverhill, Massachusetts. 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
January 16: The Gravel Project kicks off a monthly residency at Sally O’Briens – 3rd Thursday of the month. 7:30pm $10.
January 17: Melancholy Honey; Del Rossi’s Trattoria; Dublin, New Hampshire. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 17: Rebecca Turmel; Foster’s Tavern; Alton Bay, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 17: Ralph Allen; Pizza Man; Manchester, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 17: Shady Armadillo; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachuetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 17: Gay Perkoski; Towne Tavern; Wareham, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 17: Peach Fuzz – Boston Debut at Midway;, Midway Cafe, Boston, Massachusetts. 10:00 pm
January 17: DEADHEADS UNITE – GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE NIGHT with Rob Glassman Band – RGB at Clark Hall at Kinsmen
Rev. Todd Seely
January 17: Rev Todd Seely; The Forum Pub; Penacook. New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
Mica’s Groove Train
January 18: Mica’s Groove Train; South Peak Base Camp; Lincoln, New Hampshire. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
January 18: Rebecca Turmel; The Foundry; Manchester, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 18: Ralph Allen; Grill 17; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Kota, coming to the DubHub; Dublin, NH; January 18
January 18: Kota featured at DubHub Coffee House & Open Mic; Dublin, New Hampshihre. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Janury 18: Jodee Frawlee; Dreo Food and drink Salem, New Hampshire. 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Messy Excuses
January 18 Messy Excuses; Jimmy D’s Grill and Bar; 338 Union Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. 8:00 pm
January 18: No Alibi; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 18: One Dime Band w/ Toni Lynn Washington; Boston Harbor Distillery; 12R Ericsson Street Dorchester, Massachusetts. 8:30 pm https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperformances.asp…
January 18: American Beauties with The Emily Grogan Band and the Sarah Levecque duo; The Square Root Roslindale, Massachusetts.
January 18: PB & J acoustic duo; D’Ann’s, Abington, Massachusetts. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 18: The Gunpowder And Lead Band, classic rock at Proof22; Plymouth, Massachusetts. 6:00 pm
January 18: Tyra Penn and Her Army of Snakes album release show; The Stomping Ground; Putnam, Connecticut. https://facebook.com/events/s/whistle-down-the-windan-improv/884376003726011/
January 19: Rebecca Turmel & Brendan Gill; Mount Sunapee; Newbury, New Hampshire. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
January 19: Mike & Missy Unplugged @ Wachusett Brewing Company Westminster, Massachusetts. 1:00 pm
Tokyo Tramps
January 19: TOKYO TRAMPS; Off The Hook Bar&Grill, 1269 Sea Street, Quincy, Massachusetts. 02169 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
January 19: Gay Perkoski; Towne Tavern & Tap; North Attleboro, Massachusetts. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
January 20: TOKYO TRAMPS;m Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker Street, Gardner, Massachusetts. 01440 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 21: Jodee Frawlee; Fratello’s; Manchester, New Hampshire. 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Charlie Chronopoulos
January 21: Charlie Chronopoulos; featured artist at Paul & Nate’s Tuesday Night Featured Artist and Open Mic Night. KC’s Rib Shack; Manchester, New Hampshire. Feature: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00
January 22: Arthur James solo; The Last Chair; 267 Rt. 100 West Dover, Vermont. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 23: Arthur James solo; The Common Man; 25 Water St. Concord, New Hampshire. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 23: Ralph Allen; Village Trestle; Goffstown, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Jodee Frawlee
January 23: Jodee Frawlee; Red’s Tavern and Kitchen; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 23: Rebecca Turmel; Tenney Mountain; Plymouth, New Hampshire. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
January 24: Rebecca Turmel; Axe & Ale Taphouse; Gilford, New Hampshire,. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Molly’s Tavern; New Boston, New Hampshire
January 24: Ralph Allen; Molly’s Tavern; New Boston, New Hampshire. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
January 24: The Deloreans; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 24: Mike & Missy Unplugged; Baystate Brewing; Worcester, Massachusetts. 6:00 pm
January 24: Jodee Frawlee; Kennedy’s; Marlboro, Massachusetts. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
PB & J acoustic duo
January 24: PB & J acoustic duo; Coop’s, Quincy, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lucas Gallo
January 24: Lucas Gallo Music The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
January 25: Ralph Allen; York Harbor Inn; York, Maine. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 25: Arthur James solo; Pembroke City Limits; 134 Main Street, Pembroke, New Hampshire. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
January 25: Rebecca Turmel & Brendan Gill; Grotto; Plymouth, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 25: Jodee Frawlee; Coach Grill brunch; Wayland, Massachusetts. 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
January 25: Jodee Frawlee; Bellingham VFW; Bellingham, Massachusetts. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 25: Petty Larceny; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Torie Jock; western MA hard rocker-metalist, actress, director, dancer, playwright, Choreographer has a couple of gigs this month.
January 25: Tori Jock Band; Palmer Historical and Cultural Center in Three Rivers, Massachusetts. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
January 25: Jennifer Mitchell solo: Beach Deck Bar & Grill; Seabrook, New Hampshire. 5:00 pm
Slip Resistant Soul; The Burren; Somerville, Massachusetts
January 25: Slip Resistant Soul The Burren Back Room; Somerville, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
January 25: Nicole Fuller solo; American Legion; West Springfield, Massachusetts.
January 26: Ralph Allen; Bailey’s; Townsend, Massachusetts. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
January 26: Gay Perkoski; Towne Tavern; Wareham, Massachusetts. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Brenda Keen
January 26: BRENDA KEEN & Friends; Antonia’s at Revere Beach Sunday JAZZ Brunch; Revere, Massachusetts. Noon to 3:00 pm 781-284-1272
January 26, ISSA Boston/Northeast Singer Songwriter Showcase featuring Linda Marks Ilene Springer Kathleen Healy Jason Baker (This is the first show in a series of four monthly shows that run from January through April) Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, North Easton, Massachusetts. 3:00 pm.
January 27: Jodee Frawlee; Dox; Tilton, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Jodee Frawlee
Joanie Cicatelli
January 28: Jodee Frawlee & Joanie Cicatelli aka The Two Blonde Chicks; featured artist at Paul & Nate’s Tuesday Night Featured Artist and Open Mic Night. KC’s Rib Shack; Manchester, New Hampshire. Feature: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open mic 8:00 p.m. to 10:00
January 29: Arthur James solo; Cranmore; 239 Skimobile Road, North Conway, New Hampshire. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
January 29: Don Bartenstein Music The Forum Pub; Penacook. New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
January 29: Ralph Allen; Homestead; Merrimack, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
January 30: Jodee Frawlee; Copper Door; Bedford, New Hampshire. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 30: Ralph Allen; Fratello’s; Manchester, New Hampshire. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Gay Perkoski
January 30: Gay Perkoski; Gay Perkoski hosts Open Mic; 1883 Lounge; Glen Cove Hotel; Onset, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 31: Angel & Brian The Forum Pub; Penacook, New Hampshire. 8:00 pm
January 31: Rebecca Turmel & Brendan Gill; Covered Bridge Farm Table; Campton, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 31: Red Square; Firefly’s BBQ Marlborough, Massachusetts. 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
January 31: Pink Houses Band NE – John Mellencamp tribute; The District Center for the Arts Taunton, Massachusetts. 8:00 pm
January 31: Ralph Allen; Murphy’s; Bedford, New Hampshire. 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
January 31: LoveSexy – Prince tribute band; Sanctuary; Maynard, Massachusetts. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
January 31: Amoricans – The Black Crows Tribute/Peach Fuzz – An Allman Brothers Tribute, opening for our friends Amoricans at The Vault
January 31: Professor Harp; THEODORE’S, Springfield, Massachusetts.
January 31: Skyway with Nicole Fuller; Volo Lounge; New Haven Connecticut
