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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Portsmouth.
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Local Artist Series: Wake Up Mama - An Allman Brothers Tribute
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Wake Up Mama, a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, founded in 2022 in Portland, Maine by diehard Allman Brothers fans, hungry to perform their iconic songs. Quickly gaining popularity, the band has regularly sold-out numerous venues, including Portland House of Music and Vinegar Hill Music theatre as well as drawing thousand to various festivals. This all-star band includes: Max Sullivan, Slide Guitar and Vocals, Tom Douglas, Guitar and Vocals, Jeff Glidden, Drums, Kellen Hughey, Bass, Marc Kaplan, Percussion, Kevin Roper, Keys and Vocals, Chris Dow, Drums, Charlie Bonnin, Vocals. The band performs many of the iconic Allman Brothers songs including Whipping Post, Jessica, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Revival and many more. Wake Up Mama is honored to be making their Portsmouth debut and Jimmy?s Jazz and Blues.
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Maurice "Mobetta" Brown
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Trumpet sensation Maurice MOBETTA Brown orbits simultaneously through three worlds: contemporary jazz, blues-rock and cutting-edge hip hop. He's a mastermind as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer. When Maurice picks up his horn, his soulful melodies soar into a rarefied space that uniquely marries be-bop to hip-hop and rock, producing his own distinctive sound. The Chicago area native won the national Miles Davis Trumpet Competition as a teenager, followed by a move to Louisiana to study under legendary clarinetist Alvin Batiste. His critically acclaimed debut, "HIP TO BOP", recorded in New Orleans, foreshadowed Brown's unique talent for creating fresh bop-inflected jazz with an urban pulse. Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina's devastation forced Maurice to relocate, taking his horn to New York where he established himself by recording with Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, De La Soul, Macy Gray, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lettuce and The Roots.
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Three Kings Of The Blues
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Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club presents an unforgettable celebration of blues royalty, featuring multiple vocalists honoring the legendary Three Kings of the Blues. You'll hear hits and carefully chosen deep cuts from the catalogs of B.B., Albert, and Freddie, performed with soul, passion, and conviction. Featured performers include blues legend Toni Lynn Washington, 2x-Blues Music Award-nominated guitarist Peter Parcek (Pinetop Perkins), singer-songwriter Danielle Miraglia, and Blues Music Awards nominee Diane Blue (Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters). Toni Lynn Washington has received multiple nominations for Soul-Blues Performer and Album of the Year. Buddy Guy on Parcek: "You're as bad as Eric Clapton & I know Eric Clapton." Ronnie Earl on Diane Blue: "She's got so much soul, she blows me away." The Boston Globe raves, "Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt."
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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Portsmouth
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Ages 18+ Doors 7:30pm Show Start 8:00pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs - Treat yourself to a laugh! Come and see the best in live stand-up with comedians from such shows as BBC2's Mock The Week, Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow etc. Plus the best of the rest from around the world. Each show has three top comics plus the host MC. Amongst many others we’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop, Chris Ramsey and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time. - So come and see more brilliant acts! - Three top professional comedians make you laugh - Different comedians each month - Full bar service and two interval breaks to refill your glasses - Ideal for a regular outing or for celebrating special occasions Customer Reviews 'I liked it so much I booked for 28 people - they all loved it!' Will Sherret 'Ace night' Julie Lovatt 'Fantastic night yet again' Fleur Spafford 'Great night, everyone must try going, very funny' Lee Evans (not the Lee Evans!) There are all real reviews from real customers so get booking now if you fancy a laugh.
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LowDown Brass Band
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Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul. Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest to the Cotai Jazz Fest. Despite the last four years, LowDown has stayed busy, releasing Three albums, "The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights and $itizens of the World', which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their genre. Leaning on their talent and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.
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The Classic Rock Show 2026
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Local Artist Series: The Tony Mack Band
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For over 10 years this seven-piece Classic Rock/R&B Band has rocked the NH, ME & MA seacoast playing some of the Deep Tracks you don't usually hear bands play, but love. Founded in 2012 by Tony Blockis on guitar whose roots in the NY music scene, played in numerous bands in the 70's and 80's throughout the tri-state area. In addition, as a recording studio owner, engineer, and producer he has worked with artists like Tommy Shaw (Styx Band), Richie Cannata (Billy Joel Band) along with Atlantic Records. Musical influences include Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Larry Carlton, Santana, Joe Walsh, and David Gilmour, just to name a few. Introducing "THE TONYMACK BAND" Tony Blockis - Guitar, Vocals Paul Mackey - Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion Scip Gallant - Keyboards Raymond Sykes - Bass Roger Elkus - Drums, Vocals Tommy Hoctor - Saxophone
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Tim O'Brien & Sam Grisman with Victor Furtado
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A rare and intimate evening of acoustic music featuring Tim O'Brien, Sam Grisman, and Victor Furtado. This special trio performance brings together three musicians whose shared love of song, storytelling, and instrumental mastery continues the timeless lineage of American acoustic music. The legendary Tim O'Brien is one of the most beloved and influential singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists in American acoustic music and the impact that his songs and musicianship have had on our tribe of acousticians is immeasurable. When I was a Junior in high school if you would have asked me what my dream job would be, without a doubt I would have answered "to be in the Tim O'Brien Band." It is a great honor to get to play some of my favorite Tim tunes with the man himself, and to get to do it in a trio setting with the great Victor Furtado, one of my favorite pickin' pals who also grew up on Tim's music, is going to make for a special experience for everyone on stage and in the audience!
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Bill Laurance
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Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer Bill Laurance is internationally acclaimed for his genre-defying blend of jazz, classical, and electronic music. A founding member of Snarky Puppy, he has earned five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Empire Central, Live at the Royal Albert Hall, Culcha Vulcha, and Sylva, as well as Best R&B Performance for the band's collaboration with Lalah Hathaway. Laurance's versatility has made him a sought-after collaborator across film, television, and dance. His work has appeared in campaigns for Apple and Sky, and in films including Un Traductor and Initials S.G., for which he composed original themes. He also collaborated closely with David Crosby, including on the documentary Remember My Name. His compositions have been performed by major ensembles such as the WDR Big Band Cologne and Metropole Orkest. Recent releases: Keeping Company (with Michael League, 2024) and his 12th solo album Lumen (2025)
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Local Artist Series: Emily's Garage Band
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Emily's Garage Band brings the funk, soul and unstoppable groove of the classics to every stage they hit. One audience member called them "the best band ever!?" after hearing their powerhouse takes on Tower of Power, Rick James, Al Green, Prince and more. This 9-piece, horn-driven New Hampshire band blends nostalgia, pop, funk, R&B and dance music into a show that's as electrifying as it is unforgettable. With the legendary Brucie Smith fronting on lead vocals and a full horn section bringing the heat, Emily's Garage Band delivers big sound, big energy and big fun. From clubs and festivals in the Lakes Region to stages across Manchester and beyond, EGB keeps northern New England dancing. They're not just a band, they're an experience!
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Rebirth Brass Band
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"Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. Hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning." Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers For nearly four decades, the GRAMMY-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been "stunning" audiences with their fiery live shows and unmistakable New Orleans sound. Blending the city's brass band tradition with elements of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, Rebirth captures the heartbeat of the Crescent City like no other. Founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier, the group began playing on the streets of the French Quarter before becoming fixtures at second lines and eventually global ambassadors of New Orleans music. Their legendary Tuesday residency at the Maple Leaf and collaborations with artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Grateful Dead, and Trombone Shorty have cemented Rebirth as one of the most dynamic live bands in the world.
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