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I hear from many that they appreciate The LOBE, but wish it were easier to digest. Knowing many people like to follow a particular act, and to experiment, this edition of the MA listings are in alphabetical order by performer as opposed to listing by showtime. Do you like this approach better? Your feedback is encouraged! thelobe@wcuw.org ~ and thank you! ~ WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

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I hear from many that they appreciate The LOBE, but wish it were easier to digest. Knowing many people like to follow a particular act, and to experiment, this edition of the MA listings are in alphabetical order by performer as opposed to listing by showtime. Do you like this approach better? Your feedback is encouraged! thelobe@wcuw.org ~ and thank you! ~ WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

Thursday: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011424 LIVE SHOWS Amanda Cote @ The Gazbar Sports Grill – 7pm Bob Moon @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) – 6pm     Brumbylon @ Point Breeze – 6:30- 9:30pm Dave Rivers @ Reunion Tap and Table (Whitinsville) 5-8pm Duet Americano @ Bandoleros (Devens) – 6pm Fred Ellsworth @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm Heather Deary @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm Jared Moore @ Quinn’s Irish Pub – 8pm Jazz Jam & Show hosted by James Merenda & Joe Raia @ Amazing Things Art Center (Framingham) – 8pm Joe Cicero @ Rose Garden (Upton) – 6-9pm Johnny Taylor @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm Jon Fletcher’s Open Mic @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm  Jonathan Jay Babcock @ Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen - 5-7:30 pm JP Royer @ Kennedy's Restaurant and Market (Marlboro) - 6-9pm Ken & Amy @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm Lori Brooks @ Wales Irish Pub - 6-9pm Matt Brodeur @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-8pm       ODD COUPLE @ Halligan’s Bar - 7:30-10:30pm Open Bluegrass Jam @ Rapscallion Pub (Sturbridge) - 7pm Open Mic hosted by Bridgit Nault @ Tackle Box Brewing (Marlboro) – 7-10pm Open Mic Night hosted by Dave Ashman Jr @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 6-8:30pm Open Mic Night hosted by Mama Kilsmith @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 6:30pm Ricky & Danny @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville) – 6-9pm Stattic Hip Hop Cypher @ Starlite (Southbridge) – 9pm The Hip Swayers @ Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen – 8-11pm The HouseTones @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm The Violin Kat @ La Meite La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm Thursday Sing & Jams @ Parish Center for the Arts (Westford) – 7pm Thursdays with JRAY @ The Fix (Marlboro) – 6:30pm New Hampshire Open Mic hosted by Travis Rollo @ The Alamo - Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar (Brookline, NH) – 5-8pm Tom Boisse @ The Village Trestle (Goffstown, NH) – 5:30-8:30pm John Chouinard @ Fratello’s (Manchester, NH) – 5:30-8:30pm Doug Thompson @ Homestead Restaurant & Tavern (Merrimack , NH) – 5:30-8:30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT w/CI Simpson @ Riley’s Place (Milford, NH) – 7pm Rob & Jody @ the Stumble Inn (Londonderry, NH) – 7-10pm                Connecticut Straight Up Jazz @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 5:30-8:30pm Mike Silvia @ The Black Dog (Putnam, CT) - 5:30-8:30pm Open Jam @ The Harmony Café (Manville RI) – 7:30pm busy @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8pm                Rhode Island Open Mic w/ Lori Silvia @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7pm Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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I hear from many that they appreciate The LOBE, but wish it were easier to digest. Knowing many people like to follow a particular act, and to experiment, this edition of the MA listings are in alphabetical order by performer as opposed to listing by showtime. Do you like this approach better? Your feedback is encouraged! thelobe@wcuw.org ~ and thank you! ~ WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

Friday: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011224 LIVE SHOWS A Good Time @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) - 6-9pm Alex Rohan @ Femme Bar Worcester – 7pm Altruist 6th Anniversary Kick Off Party w/ Jediah @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 6:30-9:30pm Andy Rivera @ The Castle Cantina (Leicester) – 6:30-8:30pm Anthony Bisceglia @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm Anthony Bisceglia @ Reunion Tap and Table (Whitinsville) – 6-9pm Anunnaki w/ Midnight Sun, Lucas Diablo, Tombstone Toffee, Cody Maque & Trip Sevens @ Husky’s Pub – 8pm Argonaunts @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm  Arlen Roth (Sawtelle Room) @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 8pm Blackstone Soul @ Greendale’s Pub - 8:30pm Brookfield Rhythm @ Wales Irish Pub - 6:30-10pm Brumbylon @ Vincent’s – 9pm Cactus @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 8pm Chris Reddy @ The Fix/ Draft Cellar (Leominster) – 7:30pm     Clock Out (MAHC), Shapethrower (MA Metalcore), The Greying (MA Metalcore), Last Sight (MA Metal), Choke Out’ (CMHC), No Allegiance (CMHC) @ Starlite (Southbridge) – 6pm Crash & Burn @ Tackle Box Brewing (Marlboro) – 8-11pm   David Penza @ Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern (Mendon) – 6:30-9:30pm Drew Carey @ PJ’s Bar & Grille (Bellingham) – 7-10pm                                                                            Easy Season @ Wormtown Brewery – 6-9pm Eldon James & the One Eyed Cat @ Hillcrest Country Club (Leicester) – 8-11pm     Fox and the Dragon @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm Frank Morey @ Vincent’s – 6-8pm Friday Night Acoustic with Fender Road @ 308 Lakeside (E. Brookfield) – 7-10pm Friday Open Mic with The House Dressing Band (Sten Gustavson, Rick Levine, Bob Gordon, and Bill Fisher) @ John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse at First U of Worcester - 7-9pm Gail County @ Forty’s Bar & Grill (Leominster) – 7:30-11pm Goodbye Irene @ Cafe at the Mill (Millbury) – 7pm Heads of Steam @ Flying Dreams Brewing Co. (Marlboro) – 6-9pm Hit the Bus @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm Hypersonic @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) - 6pm Jared Reinert @ Off The Rails Restaurant – 6:30-9:30pm Jesse Garcia @ Reunion Tap and Table (Grafton)– 5-8pm Joe Macey @ Deep Roots Distillery (Sturbridge) – 6-9pm  John Gauvin @ La Meite La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm Kyle Quitadamo @ Seven Saws Brewing (Holden) – 5:30pm Little Jared & Phat Daddies @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6pm  Live Music in the Coppertop: J & B Acoustic Duo @ Wachusett Mountain Ski Area – 6:30-9pm Mark Manzella @ 107 Tap – 9pm Matt King @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 5-8pm M ike Goulet @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm  Mike Martin @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm Mindrift @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm Necralant, Belligerator, Elizabory, Light Years Between Us @ Ralph’s Rock Diner– 8-11pm NEED MORE GRAVES @ the Mill City Pub (Fitchburg) – 8:30pm  Open Mic hosted by Lori Diamond @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) - 7-9pm Open Mic with Garold Amadon @ Shutesbury Athletic Club - 7:30-10:30pmpm Pal Joey @ Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen – 5-7:30pm Paul Driscoll @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 6-8pm Paul Janowski @ Saloon No. 6 (Webster) – 7:30-10:30pm   Pete and Steve @ Bay State Brewery & Tap Room – 5-8pm Plebroom Theatre Group Show w/ A.P. & Robert Bushinsky @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm  Quinn Sullivan @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm Ralph Page Dance Weekend w/ Tod Whittemore & the Sugar River Band @ Wesley United Methodist Church – 10am-10pm  Randy McGravey @ Barbers Crossing North (Sterling)– 6:30-9:30pm Rhythm Future Quartet @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 8pm   Ripple Effect @ Reunion Tap and Table (Grafton) – 8:30-11:30pm Rob Maxwell Group @ The Cellar (Fitchburg) - 8-11pm            Rock the Bokx with Mass Ave @ Skybokx 109 (Natick) – 9-11pm Ryann Amber @ BirchTree Bread Company – 6:30-8:30pm              S.K Marshall and Co @ Gambrino’s Cask & Barrel – 7-10pm           Spare Souls @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 7-10pm  Stephen George @ Chuck’s Steak House & Margarita Grill (Auburn) – 6-8:30pm Steven Higgs, on piano @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:45pm Stir Crazy @ The 4's Sports Pub (Framingham) – 8-11pm STOMP N HOLLAR” Country Fest @ Halligan’s Bar - 8:30pm Terry Brennan @ Quinn’s Irish Pub – 8pm TGIF Open Mic with A.J. Kiernan & Dave Herrera (of WATER BEAR) @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) - 6-8pm The 3Sum Band @ Liberty Tavern (Clinton) – 9pm The Bad Tickers @ Timberyard Brewing Co. (E. Brookfield) – 7pm The Beats & The Shouting @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 7:30-9:30pm The Forest Effect @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company (Framingham) – 7-9pm The Pearly Baker Band @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm The Rambudikon Agency Spotlight Series w/ Wrath of Hades, Prelium, Morduus, Ravager, Silent Season, Looser Birds (Upstairs) @ the Palladium – 6pm Tony Garcia @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm   True North @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) - 9-11pm Tyler Fauxbel @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8-11pm  XS Band @ Chopsticks Leominster - 9pm          New Hampshire               Clint LaPointe @ The Alamo - Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar (Brookline, NH) – 6-9pm Joe Leary @ The Village Trestle (Goffstown, NH) – 6-9pm Joanie Cicatelli @ Fratello’s (Manchester, NH) – 6-9:30pm Marc Apostolides @ Homestead Restaurant & Tavern (Merrimack , NH)  – 6-9:30pm Eyes of Age (Duo) @ Molly’s Tavern (New Boston, NH) - 7-10pm Another Tequila Sunrise: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7:30-9:30pm  Another Shot @ the Stumble Inn (Londonderry, NH) – 8-11pm Dueling Pianos @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry, NH) – 8pm The Incidentals @ Riley’s Place (Milford, NH) – 8pm Late and Alone: An Intimate Portrait of Johnny Cash feat. Scott Moreau @ The Colonial Theatre (Keene, NH) – 8pm Undercover @ Pasta Loft (Milford, NH) – 8:30pm       Lisa Marie @ Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester, NH) – 9pm                Connecticut Lovewhip @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam. CT) – 8pm Devan Couture @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm                Rhode Island Brant Taylor Trio @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7:30pm Willie J Laws & Friends @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) - 8pm Jack Babineau Band feat. John Erikson @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket, RI) – 8pm White Shadows @ The Harmony Café (Manville, RI) – 8:30pm Catching Blue @ the Last Resort (Smithfield, RI) – 8:30pm pm     Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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I hear from many that they appreciate The LOBE, but wish it were easier to digest. Knowing many people like to follow a particular act, and to experiment, this edition of the MA listings are in alphabetical order by performer as opposed to listing by showtime. Do you like this approach better? Your feedback is encouraged! thelobe@wcuw.org ~ and thank you! ~ WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

Saturday: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011324 LIVE SHOWS 4 on the Floor @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm 8 Track Mind @ Point Breeze – 8-11pm AC/DC Tribute Night Cherry Bomb w/High Voltage @ Classic’s Pub (Leominster) – 8:30pm       Agador, Carried By VI, Hemingway , Atomic War Machine @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8pm All Good Experience @ Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen – 8-11pm Altruist 6th Anniversary with the Drunken Uncles @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 7pm Amber Chaves @ Gambrino’s Cask & Barrel – 7-10pm      Andrew Deyoe @ Off The Rails Restaurant – 6:30-9:30pm Aquanett @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) - 9-11pm B eastro Duo @ Seven Saws Brewing (Holden) – 5:30pm Bob & Kat @ Stave & Still (Webster) – 6pm Bob Moon @ Saloon No. 6 (Webster) – 7:30-10:30pm Charlie Jacques @ The Rock (Northbridge) – 7pm    Chris Shelby @ Reunion Tap and Table (Grafton) – 5-8pm Ck’ Chunk @ Shutesbury Athletic Club - 8-11pm     Clint LaPointe @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 6-9pm Crop Dusters @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 3-6pm  Dana Lewis @ Quaker Tavern (Uxbridge) – 5:30 – 8:30pm Dave Gordan @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm Easy Season @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 7-10pm  Electric Flannel @ Reunion Tap and Table (Grafton) – 8:30-11:30pm FHAM508 feat. Trxjik, 12xce, omg.suavee, Leumas, Owskie, 315 Serg, YPC Cross, Trilogy, LEØN, Lg , Vdo @ Amazing Things Art Center (Framingham) – 5pm ox & the Dragon @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 6:30-9:30pm Frye Street Radio @ Spruce Street Tavern (Clinton) – 7-10pm Get Away @ Morse Tavern (Natick) – 9-12pm Giuliano @ Redemption Rock Brewing - 7-9pm  HEATHER DEARY @ The Legend’s in The DoubleTree (Milford) – 7-10pm Hey Nineteen @ The Center for Arts Natick – 8pm Hit the Bus Duo @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm Jack White Blues @ The 4's Sports Pub (Framingham) – 8-11pm  James Simonetti @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm J ared Fiske @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm   Jared Moore @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 6-9pm Jazzed Up Duo @ Val’s (Holden) – 5:30-8:30pm JC THE GOD @ the Mill City Pub (Fitchburg) – 8:30pm  Jean Batista @ the Town House Tavern (Grafton) - 8pm  Jim's Duo @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) – 6pm Joe Collard @ Seven Saws Brewing (Holden) – 1pm Joe Macey @ Bay State Brewery & Tap Room – 5-8pm John Aziz @ Shi’s Pub (E. Brookfield) - 9pm John Cate & his Van Gough Brothers @ Vincents – 8pm Jon Fletcher’s Open Mic @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm   Jukebox Jake @ Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen – 5-7:30pm Keith Croker @ Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers (Framingham) – 7-10pm Larry Lewis @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 4-7pm Lizzy Marquis @ Barbers Crossing North (Sterling)– 6:30-9:30pm L-Jays Duo @ Espress Yourself Coffee – 6-9pm  Mark Manzella @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm Mary Elizabeth Remington, berm, Bitter Grasses, Rob Mac@ Starlite (Southbridge) – 8pm Matt Brodeur @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm Matt York Songs & Stories: The Wisdom of Willie Nelson @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 8pm Matty O & Stevie O @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8pm  Mel @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm Mike Martin @ Quinn’s Irish Pub – 8pm Mike Pascarella @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:30-9:30pm Moon Hollow @ Timberyard Brewing Co. (E. Brookfield) – 7pm Moxie @ Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern (Mendon) – 6:30-9:30pm Neon Alley @ B Mans 140 Tavern – 4-8pm Rack’em Up @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville) – 8pm Ralph DeFlorio & Friends @ Acoustic Java – 11am-2pm Ralph Page Dance Weekend feat. Lisa Greenleaf & Dudley Laufman w/ the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra $ Gordan Tirell-Wysocki, Vince O’Donnell, Sue Hunt @ Wesley United Methodist Church – 10am-10pm   Rick (The Storytellers) @ Hardwick Winery – 2-5pm  Ricky Robidoux @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm Rowlan @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 8pm Russ Reiter @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-8pm       Russell Watts & Atlantic Avenue @ The Phoenix Bar and Grill (Shirley) – 9-12pm S arah Borges Band featuring Eric 'Roscoe' Ambel @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm Seth Connally @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard &n Restaurant (Bolton) - 1-4:30pm Shen Yun @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – 1:30pm  Shen Yun @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – 7pm Sounds Legit @ Husky’s Pub – 8pm Steve Dineen @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm Stevie D & the Infinite Groove @ Flying Dreams Brewing Co. (Marlboro) – 6-9pm  The 45 @ Rascals – 8pm The Cogs @ The Wong Dynasty - 7:30-11pm      The Crowded Table @ Partners Pub (Fitchburg) – 9pm The Forgetful Ones @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6pm The Odd Couple @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 3pm The Rambudikon Agency Fest 10: Back to 2024 Edition w/ Dred Buffalo, Stone Nobles, Bayside High, Jazz Week, Moment Of, NO Detour (Upstairs) @ the Palladium – 6pm The Verge @ The Simple Man Saloon & Grill – 8pm   The Way Out @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 3:30-5:30pm Those Guys @ The Cellar (Fitchburg) - 8-11pm Trailer Trash @ Off the Rails Music Venue – 7pm Vinyl Fix @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) – 6-9pm   Wolfpack Duo @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm XS Band @ Chopsticks Leominster - 9pm Young Dubliners @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 8-10pm   Zach Newbould @ La Meite La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm Connecticut The Island Farm Ceilie Band @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 1-4pm Drew Carey @ The Broken Crust (Putnam, CT) - 5:30-7:30pm Andrew Rice @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm Evan Wood Trio @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8-12pm Rhode Island White Shadows @ Hill's Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 3-6pm Waylon & Co.@ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 7pm  Brian James Quartet @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) – 8pm Songs In The Attic (Billy Joel Experience) @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket RI) – 8pm   Run’n Wild @ Coach's Pub (Smithfield, RI) – 8-11pm The Rewind Party@ the Last Resort (Smithfield, RI) – 8pm THE DMB PROJECT (DAVE MATTHEWS PROJECT0 DAVE’S BIRTHDAY BASH @ The Met (Pawtucket, RI) – 8pm   Wicked Rhodes @ Hill's Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 8:pm King Vintage @ The Harmony Café (Manville, RI) – 8:30pm Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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I hear from many that they appreciate The LOBE, but wish it were easier to digest. Knowing many people like to follow a particular act, and to experiment, this edition of the MA listings are in alphabetical order by performer as opposed to listing by showtime. Do you like this approach better? Your feedback is encouraged! thelobe@wcuw.org ~ and thank you! ~ WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

Sunday: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011424  LIVE SHOWS Albert lee w/s/g the Cryers @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm Altruist 6th Anniversary with The Moonlight Saints @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 2-5pm Beast Mode Sundays @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 2pm Betty Machete & the Jumping Fleas @ Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence – 1:30pm Big Jon Short @ Vincents – 6-9pm Boothill Express @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm Brunch with Chris Shelby @ Off The Rails Restaurant – 12pm  CDMMEA Annual Concert @ Mechanics Hall - 4pm Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell @ Boland’s Bar & Patio - 3-6pm Dan Fontaine’s Viva Las Elvis w the Memphis Sun Mafia @ BrickBox Theater, Jean McDonough Arts Center – 7pm Drew Carey @ Family Table – 10am Fox & the Dragon @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard &n Restaurant (Bolton) - 1-4:30pm Illusions Band @ Seven Saws Brewing (Holden) – 3pm Irish Session w/Ladd & Keenan @ Fiddlers' Green Pub - 4-7pm Jake Hunsinger @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 3pm John Demers @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 2-5pm Mike G’s Sunday Jam feat. Rich Blais @ Greendale’s Pub – 6:30-10:30pm Open Mic Night hosted by John Ferullo feat. Taina Rentas & Aaron Tornberg @ Parish Center for the Arts (Westford) – 6:30pm Party of 2 @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm Paul Courchaine @ Rapscallion Pub (Sturbridge) - 4-7pm Rear View Mirror @ B Mans 140 Tavern – 4-8pm Ryan Hood @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) - 4-7pm Sara Sherblom @ Hardwick Winery – 2-5pm  Shen Yun @ The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts – 1:30pm Small Town @ Forty’s Bar & Grill (Leominster) – 3-7pm Stephen George @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 2-5pm Sun. Jazz Jam @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) – 6-8pm SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) - 2pm Sunday Jam hosted by Mike Varona Project @ The Hotel Vernon – 7-10pm Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Moon Hill Brewing at the Gardner Ale House – 9am-3pm Sunday Jazz Jam with the Metrowest Jazz Project @ Hopkinton Center for the Arts – 11am-1pm Sunday Jazz: Lori Zuroff's Jazz Trio @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company (Framingham) – 3-5pm     Sunday Live Blues with Ed Scheer @ Moldova Restaurant & Café (Newton) – 5-9pm Sunday Night Sound Bites feat. Reed Brewer @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 4-7pm That One Eyed Kid @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 2:30-4:30pm The Ruiners @ Vincents – 4-6pm the Veldt, Dead Leaf Echo, the Shallows, the Spearmint Sea @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8pm Worcester's Joy of Music Program presents Winter at WAM @ Worcester Art Museum – 2pm            New Hampshire Sunday Blues Jam Craig Thomas & Bluetopia @ Riley’s Place (Milford, NH) – 1-4pm Paul Lussier @ The Village Trestle (Goffstown, NH) – 3:30-6:30pm Robert Allwarden @ The Alamo -Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar (Brookline, NH) – 4-7pm One Big Soul Jam @ Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester, NH) – 7pm                Connecticut Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 1-4pm Open Mic @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 7pm                Rhode Island Open Mic with Don Colt @ Lindy’s Tavern (Forestdale, RI) – 1pm Roadhouse Blues feat. Chris Stovall Brown @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 3pm Creamery Station @ The Met (Pawtucket, RI) – 3:30pm Lifelong Obsession @ The Harmony Café (Manville, RI) – 4-7pm  Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WCUW 91.3 FM! On Dec. 3rd, 1973 an FM transmitter tuned to 91.3 FM was switched on and community radio born!

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! MONDAY: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011524 LIVE SHOWS Livio Gravini @ Hardwick Winery – 2-5pm Mondays with Jeff Mac @ The Fix (Marlboro) – 6:30pm                New Hampshire Chris Taylor @ Homestead Restaurant & Tavern (Merrimack , NH)  – 5:30-8:30pm Monday Muse with Lisa Guyer @ the Stumble Inn (Londonderry, NH) – 7-10pm Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

UNION MUSIC 508.753.3702 INFO@UNIONMUSIC.COM 142 Southbridge Street, Worcester Union Music, a partner with WCUW in promoting live music throughout central Massachusetts! WCUW Member Card holders enjoy a 10% discount on retail sales, excluding consignment, sale items, lessons, and repairs.

He's still alive! Scaughdt, the Numinous Nomad, set out from Chattanooga on Aug 30th for his 6th Peace Pilgrimage. We'll hear about his encounters & experiences as he continues to walk America's highways...carrying neither personal I.D. or money, not accepting any money, and eating only when offered (vegan) food. ("Liberty Fruits" by Pascale Salmon - Vegan Art, Paris, France)   https://vegansradio.com/ https://www.pascalesalmon.com/ https://inspiringthealtruisticmoment.com/blog/?cat=4

WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

TUESDAY: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011624 LIVE SHOWS Window Honky Tonkin' Tuesdays with Paul Driscoll @ Markoh's on Main (Ayer) – 6-9 Open Mic with Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm Irish Music Session @ Shutesbury Athletic Club – 7pm Anthony Bisceglia @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 7:30pm Boogie Chillin’ @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm                New Hampshire   Clint Lapointe @ Fratello’s (Manchester, NH) – 5:30-8:30pm Jeff Mrozek @ Homestead Restaurant & Tavern (Merrimack, NH)  – 5:30-8:30pm                Connecticut  Seamus McMullen @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8pm                Rhode Island Lainey's Open Mic Night @ Copperfield’s 2 (Johnston, RI) – 7pm   Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings Now through Wed., Jan. 17th, 2024 The most thorough music listing in Central MA!

Wednesday: The Music Mayor’s List ~ 011724 LIVE SHOWS Brian Martin @ Reunion Tap and Table (Whitinsville) – 5-8pm  Brian Weeks @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – (5-8pm) Open Mic with Erin @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 6pm Chip Zale @ Caffé Sorrento – 6pm Open Mic hosted by Joe Cicero @ Webster Fish & Game – 6-9pm Chris Fitz @ True West Brewery (W. Acton) – 6:30pm Loose Your Blues with BlueSwitch @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:30-9:30pm Open Mic Night hosted by Donald Prange @ Husky’s Pub – 7pm Scott Babineau @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm Irish Session with The Groton Session @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) -7-9:30pm Open Mic Night @ ANDY'S NEIGHBORHOOD CANTEEN (Webster)– 7-10pm Open Mic @ TDs Pub (Milford) - 7-10pm Open Mic Wednesday @ Liz's Tavern (Bellingham) 7-10 pm Luke Condon @ The Boulder (Fitchburg) – 7:30-10:30pm Duncan Arsenault & Friends feat. Tim Gearan @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm the SPACE JAM (an open jam) hosted by Brandon Sunshine Esteves @ The Electric Haze – 8-11pm Wacky Wednesday feat. Chris Reddy @ Greendales Pub – 8:30-12pm                                                             New Hampshire               Liz Ridgely @ Fratello’s (Manchester, NH) – 5:30-8:30pm Clint Lapointe @ Homestead Restaurant & Tavern (Merrimack, NH)  – 5:30-8:30pm Acoustic Wednesday w/ Eric LaMarche @ Riley’s Place (Milford, NH) – 6:30pm Open Mic hosted by Jordan Quinn & Scott Armstrong @ Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester, NH) – 8-11pm Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com

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