THURSDAY, March 15
Steve Caraway, 8 to 11 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Solo acoustic performance.
Dave Sag's Blues Party, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Featuring Evan Goodreau and Benny Benson.
3 Vibe, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
FRIDAY, March 16
Linda Amero Amero-Menage a Trio, 7 to 10 p.m., The Franklin Cafe, Main Street Gloucester. Jazz standards from vocalist Amero, pianist Jack Senier, and bassist Todd Baker.
"Secret Agent Man" Steve Bistany, 8 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Classic rock and Beatles.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
Soul Force Five at grand reopening, 9 p.m. to midnight, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
Generation Gap, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Pub at Cape Ann Brewery, 11 Rogers St., Gloucester. The band has new songs in its repertoire of covers and originals. The band consists of father-son trio of Craig, Jason and Cory Eliot with Dave Koen and Bob Bradford.
The Marina Evans Band, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester.
SATURDAY, March 17
Joe Blanchard, 6 to 9 p.m., The Parlor Restaurant at Emerson Inn By The Sea, Rockport. Joe will play original piano compositions with a classical influence and new age twist.
Tom O'Brien's Irish Band, 6 p.m. to closing, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Authentic Irish party for his 20-plus year.
Tom O'Carroll, 8 p.m., One World Coffee House, First Universalist Church, 59 Main St., Essex. Dublin-born folklorist, folk-singer and instrumentalist brings stories, humor, wit and history to his performances. Whether playing a plaintive air on the tin whistle or singing to the accompaniment the bodhran (Irish drum), Tom will captivate all with his lively program of Irish culture. $15 donation; reservations www.oneworldcoffeehouse.org or 978-768-3690. If you have reservation, please arrive by 7:30 to secure seats.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
DJ Vito, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
SUNDAY, March 18
Michael O'Leary with Bob and Jennifer Stroms, 4 to 9 p.m., The Landing at 7 Central, 7 Central St., Manchester. In the style of an Irish house or pub "seisiun," an acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.
Children's piano bar, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. With Joe Thomas.
Clay Ventre with Glenn French opening. 6 to 9 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester.
Karaoke with Crazy Jay and DJ Scottie Mac, 7:30 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Acoustic tunes; request your favorites.
Allen Estes & Orville Giddings, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Original country and folk rock.
Ryan Alto Sessions, 9 p.m. to midnight, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
MONDAY, March 19
Open mic, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Hosted by Dan King; bring your instruments and be heard.
TUESDAY, March 20
The Wood Peppers, 7 to 9 p.m., Jalapenos, 86 Main St., Gloucester. Featuring Dan King, Wolf Gindandes and David Brown.
Open jam, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Preceded by trivia.
Open mic, 9 p.m. to midnight, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
WEDNESDAY, March 21
DJ Scottie Mac, 7 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Ladies Night.
The Mermaid Sessions, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Open mic hosted by Brian King; special half hour feature Ron Schrank performing classic Americana.
Fly Amero, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester.
Karaoke with Jay, 9 p.m. to midnight, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
THURSDAY, March 22
Steve Caraway, 8 to 11 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Solo acoustic performance.
3 Vibe, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
FRIDAY, March 23
RUNA, 7:30 p.m., Old Sloop Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 12 School St., Rockport. Award-winning contemporary Celtic music ensemble blends music from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands, Canada, and the United States. Advance tickets, $10, from oldsloopcoffeehouse.org, at Gloucester Music, and Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport. Suggested donation at the door is $12, $7 for those 65 and older, $5 for those younger than 18, and $24 for a family. On-site babysitting. See website or call 978-546-3551 for more information.
Steve Caraway, 8:30 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Acoustic tunes; request your favorites.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
SATURDAY, March 24
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
SUNDAY, March 25
Celtic music session, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester. In the style of an Irish house or pub "seisiun," Michael O'Leary, Steve Levy, Lin Swicker and David de la Barre perform an acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.
Children's piano bar with Leeny, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Joe Thomas plays with local children's musician Irene Altman.
Annette Dion CD release party, 6 to 9 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Acoustic performance by Dion.
Karaoke with Crazy Jay and DJ Scottie Mac, 7:30 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Acoustic tunes; request your favorites.
MONDAY, March 26
Open mic, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Hosted by Dan King; bring your instruments and be heard.
WEDNESDAY, March 28
The Mermaid Sessions, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Open mic hosted by Brian King; special feature Ryan Alto (of the BFs).
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Tunes on the Town runs regularly in Thursday's The Catch section and lists musical events that are happening over the weekend. If you would like to list your gig next week, please send an email to aholbrook@gloucestertimes.com. To ensure your gig gets listed, your e-mail should be formatted like the who, when, where listings above. You can also look for these events online at gloucestertimes.com/pulife.
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