nite week and she appreciates how the musicians are able to incorporate the audience and res- taurant staff into their act. Performers with an engaging act are what Schar looks for when she books musicians. Schar said that a majority of the entertainers that Blue Sky hosts come to the venue asking to play the space and, according to Schar, will play first and discuss payment later. Also this month, Boston-based Strange Machines will bring a reggae-rock sound to the Blue Sky on Saturday, Aug. 13; Dennis and Joe will play on Sunday, Aug. 14; Paul Caraher, of Rhode Island, on Monday, Aug. 15, and Jim Gallant on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Dennis Coraccio is another favorite. Cora- ccio performs from an extensive knowledge of songs with only lyric sheets to guide him. In the event of bad weather, the deck will be closed and the musicians will set up inside the restaurant at the hostess station or occasional- Music & Nightlife Blue Ocean Music Hall 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach, Mass., 978-462-5888, www.blueoceanhall.com Cochecho Arts Festival Rotary Arts Pavilion, Henry Law Park, Dover, NH, 603-742-2218, www.dovernh.org Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, Mass., 978-46-7336, www.firehouse.org Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH, 603-929-4100, ly at the bar. Large bands, such as the four- to five-piece groups that perform at Blue Skys New Years celebration, set up in the main dining room. Schar has started work to bring new fac- es to the venue for the remainder of this year and beyond: We want to be a hot spot in York year-round. Beach sounds Where: 2 Beach St., York Beach, Maine Directions: Interstate 95 north, Exit 7 (Maine), left turn on Route 1, turn right onto Clark Road, right onto Route 1A (Cape Ned- dick Road), follow one mile to Main Street to York Beach village Call: 207-363-0050 Blue Sky, 207-363-0051 Atlantic House Information: www.blueskyonyorkbeach. com, www.atlantichouseyorkbe www.casinoballroom.com Jonathans Ogunquit 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-4777, www.jonathansrestaurant Kelleys Row 421 Central Ave., NH, 603-750-7081, www.kelleysrow.com Maudslay Arts Center 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Mass., 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter. Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, NH, 603-293-4700, www.meadowbrook.net The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2400, themusichall.org Prescott Park Arts Festival 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2848, prescottpark.org Sheraton Harborside 250 Market St., Portsmouth, NH, 603- 431-2300, sheratonportsmouth.com The Stone Church 5 Granite St., Newmarket, NH, 603-292-3546 Concerts David Wax Museum Thurs., Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., Prescott Park Crooked Still Fri., Aug. 12, at 8 p.m., Jonathans The Pousette-Dart Band Fri., Aug. 12, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean Rebecca Parris Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m., Maudslay Miranda Lambert Sat., Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Tarbone Sun., Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., Maudslay Hippiefest Sun., Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., Meadowbrook Joan Osborne Duo Sun., Aug. 14, at 8 p.m., Jonathans Ted Nugent Mon., Aug. 15, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Barenaked Ladies Tues., Aug. 16, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Selena Gomez & The Scene Tues., Aug. 16, at 5 p.m., Meadowbrook Jonathan Edwards Wed., Aug. 17, at 7 p.m., Prescott Park Comedy Ron White Fri., Aug. 12, at 7 p.m., Casino Ballroom Steve Caouette, Sat., Aug. 13, at 9 p.m., Jonathans Seth Meyers Sat., Aug. 20, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Bob Marley Thurs., Aug. 25, at 8 p.m., Jonathans Suzanne Westenhoefer Fri., Sept. 16, at 8 p.m., Jonathans Bob Marley Fri., Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m., Blue Ocean Free outdoor concerts DRUMMING ON THE DECK with Ben Baldwin at the Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave. in Kit- tery Point, Maine, www.kitteryartas- sociation.org, Tuesdays in July from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ben supplies the drums, shakers and bells all ages welcome. THE GOAT ROPERS BAND at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. EASTERN SOUND at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Fri., Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. MILL CITY REVIVAL BAND at Ellis Park in York Beach, Fri., Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. THE DOVER COMMUNITY BAND at Ellis Park in York Beach, Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. EDDIE FORMAN ORCHESTRA (E.F.O.) on Sat., Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells Harbor Park. Polka music with traditional Polish lyrics. SOULMATE at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. EASTERN SOUND JAZZ TRIO at Ellis Park in York Beach, Sun., Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. RAGE N AGE at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Sun., Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. JESSICA PROUTY at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Mon., Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. CLASSMATES BAND at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Tues., Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. TRIBUTE TO JACK KNOX at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Wed., Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. TRUE WEST at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. AFTER HOURS BAND at Ellis Park in York Beach, Fri., Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Other music & nightlife events SUMMER PICNIC SERIES com- ing to the Opera House in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 603- 335-1992. Shows are on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and all tickets are $4. Various entertainers will be performing such as the junior summer theater troupe, Mike Morris, Wayne from Maine, and more. ALLAN SCHWINN & BOB DAN- ZILO, musicians, will perform on Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the York Art Asso- ciation, 394 York St., York, Maine, www.yorkartassocation.c Free. RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTI- VAL on Sun. Aug.14, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prescott Park in Portsmouth. Enjoy a mix of performers including Patty Larkin, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Lindsey Mac, and the Nouveaux Honkies. Admission is Free. Visit www. prescottpark.org. PORTSMOUTH BRASS WORKS The Seacoast African American Cul- tural Center will present a concert fea- turing light classical, jazz and popular music on Sun., Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. Call 603-430-6027 or go to saacc-nh.org. PORTSMOUTH MARITIME FOLK FESTIVAL on Sat., Sept. 24, and Sun., Sept. 25, in locations around Portsmouth. The event will feature folk music and song, sing-alongs, jam ses- sions, and concerts. Admission is free. Call 603-942-7604 or go to www.new- englandfolknetwork.org. SINGLES DANCE on Fridays, 8 p.m. to midnight, at Daniels Hall on Route 4 in Nottingham, NH. The event is BYOB and admission costs $12 (and includes a hot buffet and drink set ups). The nights are casual dress and deejayed by DJ JoAnn. Call 603-942-8525. August 19-21, 2011 Sugar Shack 2010 Rte 175, Thornton, NH Free Parking On site Camping Food & Craft Vendors Fireworks Saturday Night Kids under 12 FREE! MR. Nick & THe DiRTy TRickS PoPa cHubby RoD Piazza & THe MigHTy FlieRS beRNaRD alliSoN VicToR WaiNWRigHT keNNy Neal DaNa FucHS Tab beNoiT & VoTW all STaRS alexiS P SuTeR TRaMPleD uNDeR FooT SuPeR cHikaN cuRTiS SalgaDo & HiS big baND iNFo & TickeTS: 603-726-3867 NHBlues.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW 071256 Page 20 August 11 - 17, 2011 Seacoast Hippo
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