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Local Event: Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23

Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover...

The Goldthwait Reservation Glover talks continue August 23, 2026, (Sunday), at 4 p.m. The featured speaker is Nancy Schultz,...

Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23

Glen Magna Farms

Dance in the historic gardens at Glen Magna Farms! Rain date Wednesday August 26th
Enjoy Live music with DECADES of ROCK! .
$10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985384159466?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EVENTBRITE</a>, and at the gate. Free door prize raffle. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 26th Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll Street. Enter from Centre Street.
Available for purchase: Locally brewed ciders and beers, Food and Soft drinks also. Ice Cream with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/MrsHotdog-Ice-Cream-2-100090318137575/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mrs. Hotdog&nbsp;</a>
Sponsored, in part, by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.winchestersavings.com/locations/danvers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Winchester Savings Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.roccospizzadanvers.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22337420344&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqp6rld4yLmWO8QHiwdTHwMdJgMMt&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIipaG7JbalAMV9zYIBR0GzREQEAAYASANEgJhfPD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rocco's Pizza</a>, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnmrossandsoninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">John M. Ross &amp; Son, Inc.</a>, and<a href="https://www.danversma.gov/175/Cultural-Council" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Danvers Local Cultural Council</a>
Note:&nbsp;Anyone under 21 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There will be games and outdoor entertainment. Wristbands will be provided for anyone 21 and older in order to purchase beer or cider.&nbsp; I.D. REQUIRED
Please NO coolers, NO pets, and NO grills. &nbsp;Last pour is at 7:30PM. Your chairs and blankets are encouraged.&nbsp; I.D. REQUIRED

Local Event: Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK!

Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK!

Dance in the historic gardens at Glen Magna Farms! Rain date Wednesday August 26th
Enjoy Live music with DECADES of ROCK! .
$10...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known asThe Meditations, recorded their first hit single Woman is Like a Shadow in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio. The group made it’s mark and sealed their place as reggae legends withthe release of the first two albums Message From The Meditations and Wake up produced by Dobby Dobson. Soon after came the third album Guidance produced by Ansel Cridland. Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world. This led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Scratch, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do back up vocals for Punky Reggae Party, featuring Bob on led vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he went in search for the group to do more back up vocals for him. It is said by many that “The Meditation is Bob Marley’s favorite group,” which led to Bob requesting harmony and background vocals on songs like Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. The Meditations harmonic vocals can be heard on some of your favorite track such as, Bongo Man Youths Them A Cry by Jimmy Cliffs, Mr. Cop by Gregory Isaacs, to name a few. In 1983 Linval Thompson produced The Meditations fourth album No More Friends. On this album all the lead vocals were sung by Ansel Cridland. Meanwhile Danny Clarke and Winston Watson later released For The Good Of Man. After some time separated Ansel begin to put the group back together with the release of Return Of The Meditations produced by Ansel in 1993 on Heartbeat record label. Ansel followed up producing and releasing Ghetto Knowledge on the Easy Star label in 1999, then Stand In Love on his own label Meditations Music in 2004. As of late he as gone on to collaborate with yet another great Philip Smart for his latest album Dangerous Society, which was released jointly by Meditations Music and Philip Smart in 2011. Ansel is a dedicated musician writing, producing and releasing albums, and still touring with the addition of DaddyLion Chandell and Toussaint Webb on harmony.

Local Event: The Meditations

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The Meditations

The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known asThe Meditations, recorded their first...

Ahoy mates! Prepare to set sail on a groovy voyage with Thurston Howell, Your Premiere Yacht Rock Spectacular!&nbsp; Picture this: a musical escapade that whisks you away on a nostalgic odyssey through the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s, sprinkled with a dash of modern zest. The bridge crew of Captain J.P. “Silky” Lents on keys, alongside the dynamic duo of First Mate Cameron Love on guitar and Activities Director Leona Love on percussion, will have you feeling the wind in your hair with their soaring vocals! And the engine room rhythm section of Commodore Jasper Tenpenny on bass, Phineas Wigglesworth IX on drums, and Dr. Artemis Thatch on Sax, will have you dancing the night away on the deck! Thurston Howell crafts a symphony of classic hits all night long, from Toto and Michael McDonald, all the way to Hall and Oates and Steely Dan!

These seasoned musicians are not just performers; they are magicians, weaving soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and irresistibly tight grooves into every note. Imagine yourself swaying to the rhythm, captivated by the enchanting tunes, as Thurston Howell transforms any event into a lively spectacle. From concert halls and festival stages, to private soirées and corporate shindigs, they make it their mission to get your feet tapping and voices harmonizing to the most beloved soft rock anthems.
So, rally your crew, head to the edge of the dock, and climb aboard with the crew of the Thurston Howell! Because You Can’t Fake SMOOTH!

Local Event: Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular! 2026

Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock...

Ahoy mates! Prepare to set sail on a groovy voyage with Thurston Howell, Your Premiere Yacht Rock Spectacular!   Picture this:...

Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular! 2026

An internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff&nbsp;achieved national recognition when his album&nbsp;Heavy Hitter (Pyramid Records/EMI)&nbsp;reached #7 on the Billboard Charts, outselling Delbert McClinton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Johnny Lee Hooker &amp; Muddy Waters. Jeff has recorded with such greats as J Geils, Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, James Cotton and Clarence Clemons. He received international recognition when he toured Europe, even playing with the Commitments as a special guest.&nbsp;
He won the "Best Guitarist" in the State of Connecticut at age 15. He has won numerous awards since, including two songwriting awards from the Great American Songwriting Contest. The International Songwriting Contest (ISC) judge and renowned blues legend&nbsp;John Mayall&nbsp;subsequently recorded Pitchell's song "An Eye for an Eye" on one of his albums. Pitchell and his band, Texas Flood, won the BEST BLUES ACT in New England in a six-state vote.

Local Event: Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

An internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff achieved national recognition when his album Heavy...

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 18+, Positive ID Required Premium Seating with cocktail service: $29.50-$34.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with cocktail service: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee Rear Floor Seating: $19.50 + $6.95 service fee GA Standing: $14.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Since starting his musical career in 1967 by founding and fronting Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard has been at the forefront of Blues, Swing and classic R&amp;B/Jump blues for over 45 years earning him his legendary status while influencing and inspiring countless legions of musicians and fans worldwide.
He has been nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for traditional blues album of the year in 2007/2010 and named Blues Music Awards Traditional male Blues Artist of the Year in 2010.
He has won the Blues Music Award for guitarist of the year 5 times, being the second most honored for that award and has garnered no less than 21 BMA nominations in various categories since 1989.
He was honored with a Blues Foundation “Keeping the Blues Alive” award for producer of the year in 2004. Besides winning numerous international awards from France and Canada, Duke received the prestigious Rhode Island Pell Award for “Excellence in the Arts” in 2007.
Leading his own group Duke has toured non-stop for the past 30 some years recording more than 20 critically acclaimed CDs under his own name. He has toured as guitarist with Tom Waits and the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Recorded with the likes of Bob Dylan, Ruth Brown, Jay McShann, Pinetop Perkins, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Witherspoon , Rosco Gordon, Maria Muldaur and many, more.
Duke and his band were nominated for band of the year in 2010.
Duke was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in May of 2014.

Local Event: Duke Robillard

Duke Robillard

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm 18+, Positive ID Required Premium Seating with cocktail service: $29.50-$34.50 + $6.95 service fee...

Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts 

The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to bring an exciting new destination for live music, comedy, dinner shows, special events, and unforgettable nights out to the North Shore.
With Labor Day Weekend as our target opening, Swampscott is about to experience a whole new world of entertainment, hospitality, dining, and live performance—all coming together in one spectacular waterfront setting. They are also booking banquets, weddings, and private functions.
From intimate performances and laugh-out-loud comedy to live bands, dinner shows, special engagements, and community events, the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts will offer something for everyone.
This Labor Day Weekend, the curtain rises on something very special in Swampscott, with Fat's Arnold and his Midnight Hotdogs.
Great food. Great entertainment. Great times. Right here by the sea.
<h3>Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts</h3>
Where the North Shore Comes to Be Entertained.
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Local Event: Tickets now on sale for Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts 

Tickets now on sale for Swampscott Center for...

The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to bring an exciting new destination for live music, comedy, dinner...

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