December 2016
Racky Thomas Blues Band
Racky Thomas Blues Band: A New Years Eve Gala Ring in the New Year with live music, dancing and a delightful hors d’oeuvres buffet at Pitman’s Freight Room. The Racky Thomas Blues Band has been a torchbearer for the blues since its formation in 1995, when Racky Thomas collaborated with bassist Todd Carson, guitarist Nick Adams, and drummer Ted Larkin to make a demo cd, and do some gigs around the Boston area. Thomas has a vast repertoire of tunes…
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Dave Andrews Comedy Experience
Pitman's Freight Room: Funny Musician Dave Andrews draws on an interesting background to showcase his ample talents. A classically trained vocalist with jazz guitar chops and a love of the blues harmonica, his act is his own blend of humor, music and nostalgia. With his signature hat and guitar, comedian Dave Andrews hits the stage running with an arsenal of impressions and one-liners delivered with impeccable timing and ease. Audiences are consistently buckled over! With over 30 years performing experience…
Find out more »March 2017
St Patty’s Party featuring the Jodie Cunningham Band
Come join us for our St Patty’s Day Party featuring The Jodie Cunningham Band. Jodie is a modern rock-edged country artist that delivers a blend of cover songs and original material truly relevant in today's Nashville music industry. Jodie gives her audience her passionate, high energy vocal performance, backed by four, seasoned & well versed musicians. The band’s on stage presence is high energy and infectious! With a driving rhythm section, screaming guitars, tight harmonies and soaring lead vocals, this…
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Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights – Pitmans
Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights Friday, May 12, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights is a retro style 4 piece blues band from the Concord area that is both authentic and unique but not loud. The band is a throwback to a more simple but nasty kind of Blues, and with its dedicated stylists, engaging personalities and comfortable volume levels, the band is always intimate and FUN! Kid Pinky plays blues that…
Find out more »Swing Dance with the Tall Granite Big Band
Swing Dance with the Tall Granite Big Band Saturday, May 13, 2017: 8:00 PM Saturday, June 17, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned From the syncopated heart of New Hampshire, the Tall Granite Big Band carries on its Swing tradition Texas style! Organized in Concord last year, the 18-member band has its roots in Texas with music collected over seven decades by the late Houston bandleader Johnny Dyson. The Dyson band’s early repertoire included classics from Glenn…
Find out more »Annie and the Orphans – Pitmans
Annie and the Orphans Friday, May 26, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned “Annie” and the Orphans, the popular six piece Lakes Region band, was formed in 1964 and has performed in many venues for over 50 years, including as a featured act on the cruise ship M/S Mount Washington. Lead vocalist Anatole “Annie” Paquette and bass player, Bob McNab are two of the original performers. Joining them to rock the night away are Roy D’Innocenzo, guitarist, Steve…
Find out more »Ryan Ordway CD Release Show
Ryan Ordway CD Release Show Saturday, May 27, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Condtioned A blend of Ameri-kinda, with undertones of 60’s rock is the style of singer/songwriter/producer, Ryan Ordway. Like sitting around a warm campfire among friends, to steering your longboard through a busy intersection, Ordway's songs are sure to take the listener on a musical journey. His music has been featured on NBC's hit TV show "The Office" ABC's "Happy Endings", ESPN, NESN, FOX’s “Raising Hope”,…
Find out more »June 2017
Bruce Marshall Group – Pitmans
Bruce Marshall Group Friday, June 2, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: Air Conditiond: BYOB: The Bruce Marshall Group treats their fans to a soaring ride as they rip through a catalog of original material that truly sets this band apart. They love to mix it up, whether it’s pulling off exciting jams that build with dynamics and layering, or playing the concise arrangements of their songs with discipline and taste. The sound defies categorization, slipping seamlessly around touches of…
Find out more »Stephen Bjork Ryan Gartley: Comedy Night
Stephen Bjork Ryan Gartley: Comedy Night Friday, June 9, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB. Air Conditioned Stephen Bjork is a polished veteran of the highly competitive Boston comedy scene with crisscrossing tours of the country under his belt. His material is intelligent; sometimes absurd, and always accessible, but first and foremost it is funny. What truly sets him apart from the teeming crowd of today’s comedians is that you never have to ask Bjork to work ‘clean.’ While so…
Find out more »The Mallett Brothers – Pitmans
The Mallett Brothers Friday, June 16, 2017: 8:00 PM $25.00 At Door: $20.00 in Advance: BYOB: Air Conditioned The Mallett Brothers Band plays original music with a unique style that spans across country, rock and roll, Americana and "alt-country" genres. Tthe band has grown a dedicated fan base across the country since releasing their debut record in 2009. With songs that can range from alt country, to americana, honkytonk, jam or roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that's…
Find out more »August 2017
Mr Nick and the Dirty Tricks – Pitmans
Mr Nick and the Dirty Tricks Friday, August 4, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks are one of the most sought after Blues acts in the Northeast. Lead by powerhouse vocalist and unorthodox harmonica ace Nick David, this band boasts a who's who of the New England Blues scene. Having experienced a break out year with their wildly praised CD "Oh Wow!", they were named one of the top 20 bands in Boston, (landing…
Find out more »Katie Dobbins: Banded Starling: Walker Smith
Friday, August 18, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned LET THE MUSIC SET YOU FREE: A MOVEMENT Music is the universal unifier, bringing diverse people together in both their joy & their suffering. This movement is about musicians coming together to share stories & songs about setting ourselves free, with the hope that our message will empower you to break free from whatever has held you back. Embracing the freedom to be who we are, and living that…
Find out more »Real Stories North Of Concor
Thursday, August 24, 2017: 7:00 PM $15.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned A fundraiser for Camp Resilience in support of Wounded Warriors. A “Story Slam” is where those interested in sharing a real-life, personal story based on the theme for the evening can register. Twelve storytellers will be selected at random and have up to six minutes to tell their story. Stories should be for a PG audience and can be funny, sad, or inspirational. The theme for this Story Slam…
Find out more »Bucky Lewis Comedy and Music Show
Friday, August 25, 2016: 9:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned For over 25 years the Bucky Lewis has been entertaining audiences with his dynamic one-man comedy and music show. Using many forms of comedic stylings and disciplines makes this show unique and a stand-out, delighting sold out crowds everywhere. The Bucky Lewis Show uses laughter as a weapon, successfully raising thousands of dollars for charities, and non-profits. There are many ways people laugh at a show. The Bucky Lewis…
Find out more »Swing Dance with the Tall Granite Big Band
$20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned From the syncopated heart of New Hampshire, the Tall Granite Big Band carries on its Swing tradition Texas style! Organized in Concord last year, the 18-member band has its roots in Texas with music collected over seven decades by the late Houston bandleader Johnny Dyson. The Dyson band’s early repertoire included classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Perez Prado, Duke Ellington, Harry James, and other greats. But Dyson also worked closely with Texas arrangers…
Find out more »September 2017
Shockazoba
$20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned Shokazoba began in 2005 in Northampton, Mass. as a 17 piece Fela Kuti tribute project. We now produce original music , blending jazz and funk with a West African style and a consciously uplifting message. Many talented musicians have contributed to the development and refinement of the unique sound and style that is now Shokazoba. We thank them all for their unique contributions! more We create and perform conscious, funky, danceable music with topically…
Find out more »Shokazoba @ Pitman’s Freight Room
Pitman's Freight Room is pleased to announce SHOKAZOBA on Saturday September 2 at 8:00pm. Shokazoba began in 2005 in Northampton, Mass. as a 17 piece Fela Kuti tribute project. They blend jazz and funk with a West African style and a consciously uplifting message. We create and perform conscious, funky, danceable music with topically relevant lyrics in the style and integrity of Fela's Afrobeat. Shokazoba has performed at a great variety of clubs, music festivals, theaters, and private parties. From New York…
Find out more »Gerry Beaudoin Trio with Harry Allen
Friday, September 08, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned Collaborations are nothing new in the history of jazz. Ellington and Strayhorn, Bill Evans and Jim Hall, Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell are examples of artists who pooled their talent and ideas to create memorable and moving music. The Gerry Beaudoin Trio with Harry Allen is another memorable musical experience in this jazz tradition. Meeting at a concert together in 2009 they found an instant musical…
Find out more »Tony V and Jimmy PJ Walsh: Comedy
Saturday, September 09, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. Tony’s street wise humor tempered with a genuine feel for the human condition quickly propelled him to headliner status on the national comedy club circuitIn 1986 Tony V was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He followed this achievement with several performances on HBO, the Arts and Entertainment Network,…
Find out more »Rosemary’s Baby Blues
Rosemary's Baby Blues Friday, September 15, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned This is the blues... ...the way it's meant to be done - gritty and soulful, no slick suits and no BS. Texas blues, Chicago blues, and Delta blues with a boogie back-beat that keeps you grooving all night, delivered by Rosemary Casey and her fabulous Band. Rosemary Casey will deliver her high energy and her love of all things Blues
Find out more »Gracie Curran & the High Falutin’ Band
Saturday, September 30, 2017: 8:00 PM $25.00 Admission at Door $20.00 in Advance: BYOB: Air Condotioned Occasionally a vocalist comes along with such a presence that they command everyones undivided attention. Such is the case with Bostons Gracie Curran. There is nothing subtle in her booming big mama voice. Her band and the addition of a horn section match the soulful energy of her voice, hanging in and driving her along on their musical excursion. Taking a line sometimes trod…
Find out more »October 2017
Drew Dunn & Graig-Murphy: Comedy
Saturday, October 7, 2017: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission BYOB: Air Conditioned Drew Dunn started performing comedy at the age of 21 and hasn’t looked back since. This NH based comic performs all over New England and New York City. Drew’s quick wit and unique point of view has allowed him to quickly establish himself as one of the regions fastest rising comedians. Coming from a large family and being a young newlywed provides this comic with endless stories…
Find out more »March 2018
Pitmans – The Durham County Poets
Friday 3/16, 8pm, $20: The Durham County Poets Durham County Poets are from the Chateauguay valley located in Quebec, Canada. Their influences are varied, from blues to folk, from jazz to gospel, with elements of the Band, James Taylor, Jimmy Reed, even some Leon Redbone. Each member brings a different musical background to the band that marries into a sound that has been labeled as soulful folk.
Find out more »Pitmans – ENTRAIN
Saturday, 3/17/8pm, $20 in advance, $25 at the door: ENTRAIN Entrain, a 6 piece eclectic Band from Martha's Vineyard has been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song.
Find out more »July 2018
Orlando Baxter: Comedian with Larry Myles
Saturday July 14, 2018: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned Orlando Baxter exploded onto the Boston comedy scene in 2005, and was quickly established as one of the areas hottest young comics. His fresh perspective and unique relatability soon made this former high school teacher a fan favorite and led to a string of finalist positions in a host of contests and festivals all over the world including NBC’s ‘Stand Up for Diversity’, Boston Comedy Festival, Montreux Comedy Festival,…
Find out more »Pork Lo Mainers Jazz Band
Thursday July 19, 2018: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned The Pork Low Mainers have been performing in NH for the past 8 years. They perform a variety of originals, arrangements of popular tunes, and jazz standards. The group consists of Max Logue on Piano, Bobby Burns on Saxophone, Jake Smith on drums, and Jesse Stern on Bass.
Find out more »James Armstrong Blues Band
Saturday July 21, 2018: 8:00 PM $25.00 Admission at door $20.00 in Advance: BYOB, Air Conditioned Guitarist, singer and songwriter James Armstrong was born to play the blues. His mother was a blues singer. His father played jazz guitar. Born in LA, Armstrong formed his first band in the seventh grade and by the age of 17 he was touring the country. Today he travels the world and continues to infuse his voice and guitar playing with his unique personality…
Find out more »Craig Jaster Trio
Pianist and songwriter Craig Jaster plays, sings, and leads his trio with joy, wit, kinetic energy, and experienced disregard for boundaries between musical genres and eras. His blues-with-a-twist compositions and sharp, distinctive lyrics are influenced by Ray Charles, Dr. John, Randy Newman, Fats Waller, and Hoagy Carmichael. His voice, like his stage presence, is warm, clear and direct, and he thrives on the interplay with his sympatico and highly talented long-time drummer Tim Gilmore and bass player Brendan Dowd. A…
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Pitman’s Freight Room – Chris Oleary
Friday August 10, 2018: 8:00 PM $25.00 Admission at Door: $20.00 In Advance BYOB: Air Conditioned Chris's musical background includes duties as lead singer and front man for rock and roll hall of famer and Grammy award winner Levon Helm's band The Barnburners. During the 6 years that Chris and Levon played together they toured across the US and Canada lighting up stages everywhere they went. Chris has appeared on stage with: Legendary Rolling Stones sideman Bobby Keys, The…
Find out more »Pitmans Freight Room – Soultown Band
Friday August 24, 2018: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned The SoulTown Band is a 9 pc show band, complete with backup singers and a horn section! They specialize in Motown music, with some Stax and Muscle Shoals thrown in for good measure. Their repertoire includes hits from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Sam & Dave, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, just to name a few of the greats.
Find out more »Rockin Jake Blues Band
Friday August 31, 2018: 8:00 PM $25.00 at the Door: $20.00 in Advance: BYOB: Air Conditioned Rockin' Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters, WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Based out of New Orleans since 1990, Rockin' Jake relocated since…
Find out more »September 2018
Pitmans Frieght Room – Canyon Run
Friday September 14, 2018: 8:00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB, Air Conditioned Canyon Run is a Country/Folk/Americana group made up of James Rago, Lynda Krieger, and Bobby "Ally" Vachon.All four of the members are well rounded Songwriters. CR's shows consist of a blend of cover and original material, story telling, high energy, and humor. One of the forces that sets this group apart from others are their four part harmonies. They have an uncanny ability to keep an audience…
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Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All Stars
Saturday October 06, 2018: 8:00 PM $25.00 at the Door: $20.00 in Advance: BYOB: Air Conditioned Pianist, Hammond organist, and composer, Anthony Geraci was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1954. His interest in playing piano began at age four when he told his parents “I want a piano!” His parents soon bought a Kimball Grand Piano that his mother paid 4 dollars a week to own. Lessons at the Neighborhood School of Music which was affiliated with Yale…
Find out more »July 2019
Live at Pitman’s Freight Room: Soultown Band
The SoulTown Band is a 9 pc show band, complete with backup singers and a horn section! They specialize in Motown music, with some Stax and Muscle Shoals thrown in for good measure. Their repertoire includes hits from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Sam & Dave, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, just to name a few of the greats. $20.00 Admission: BYOB
Find out more »Comedy Night at Pitman’s Freight Room
Saturday July 27, 2019: 9::00 PM $20.00 Admission: BYOB: Air Conditioned Jim is a confused middle-age man who can spin soccer games, school drop offs and lunches into his comedy material based around his life as a dad and husband. From raising money for youth sports to helping a family in need, Jim's every man life stories will bring down the house every time. Based out of Boston, groups from all over the country have brought…
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