Apprehensive-Mode-45 t1_j7xa9i0 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 1:30 AM

First check out who’s playing at Ralph’s, Vincents, Steel & Wire, and Electric Haze. Also, The White Room is a wonderful event space/art gallery and the couple who run it have just started a community series on Sunday nights that’s going to be a variety of programming. Follow them on IG to keep tabs on what’s coming up.

Atari875 t1_j7zt5ml wrote on February 10, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Vincent’s is my favorite spot for low key love music. I’ve heard Big John Short 20+ times and still love it

AliceP00per t1_j83mw7w wrote on February 11, 2023 at 11:41 AM

I always end up at a bar or brewery where Big John Short is performing.

Apprehensive-Mode-45 t1_j7zw5m0 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Ooh one more since you said you also like classical. My husband and I recently came across the Groton Hill Music Center up in Ayer. Looks like a beautiful venue and they have some really neat musicians coming:

https://grotonhill.org/

hortensemancini t1_j81f9df wrote on February 10, 2023 at 10:31 PM

You could also check out the summer concerts at Fruitlands in Harvard - orchestra under the stars and you can pick up little picnics catered by Gibbet Hill if you want

Apprehensive-Mode-45 t1_j81gpba wrote on February 10, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Oooh I forgot about that venue! Yes, beautiful outdoor spot. Looks like concerts are typically May-October though.

NativeMasshole t1_j7xgtls wrote on February 10, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Great recs! I'd just like to add that Boston, Providence, and Pioneer Valley all have some great options and aren't a bad drive for a show. Although I haven't really kept up with live music since Covid, so I'm not entirely sure what's still good these days.

I personally use Bandsintown to find my shows. It's great, lets you import all your followed artists on your other apps and makes recommendations based on them. Or you can search everything within your set radius.

Edit: The Jesus Christ Superstar revival is coming to the Hanover at the end of April. You did say all types of music, u/dandylion1313.