Concert on the Common
June 25
Music from Count Basie to Duke Ellington, plus your favorite pop, funk, and Latin selections.
The Bedford Big Band, under the direction of Karen Sayward, is a New Hampshire favorite with over a decade of performances across New England to its credit. The band’s repertoire favors iconic Swing Era tunes, well-known jazz standards, and more modern pop, funk, and Latin selections.
This power trio has a spicy sound all their own!
The Chris Fitz Band is a hot pot of blues jambalaya, mixing swing, jump, Chicago, and Texas blues styles with a healthy dose of funk, soul, rock-n-roll, and a touch of British blues rock (think Eric Clapton with the Blues Breakers and Cream).
July 23
Overserved Again
A blend of country and rock, with catchy melodies, intricate harmonies, and driving rhythms.
The band's three vocalists, Luke, Braeden, and Garrett, bring a range of vocal styles to the group. Overserved Again's two guitarists, Garrett and Luke, are both passionate musicians who complement each other's playing styles. Garrett’s solos and fingerpicking add depth and complexity to the band's sound, while Luke’s powerful riffs and driving rhythms provide a solid backbone to their tunes. The band's bassist, Braeden, and drummer, Lee, form a tight rhythm section that keeps the band's energy high and their sound grounded.
August 6
The Slakas
High-energy music that will get you up on your feet dancing and singing along!
The Slakas sound and music has been evolving over the years and they enjoy playing challenging songs that are not widely covered by other bands. They cover a wide variety of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Heart, Journey, Bad Co., Donna Summer, Luke Bryan, Pearl Jam and many many more.
August 20
North River Music
Strong harmonies and expressive musicianship!
North River Music is an Americana band with strong harmonies and expressive musicianship. Playing familiar songs with their own roots/bluegrass sound, a North River set is fun to listen to with something for everyone. From Crosby Stills and Nash, The Eagles and Dylan to traditional American standards come to listen - you'll like what you hear!
The band features long time New England area musicians; guitarist and singer Dan Poland, bassist Tom Kesel, multi-instrumentalist Pete Leavenworth playing pedal steel/dobro/banjo, percussionist Bob Thibodeau, Carolyn Hutton on mandolin and vocals and singer Vicky Poland.
