THURSDAY, May 17
Inge Berg, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester.
Dave Sag's Blues Bash, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Featuring Justin Quinn Band with Nick Danger.
Soul Rebel Project, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
FRIDAY, May 18
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.
Steve Caraway, 8 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Guitarist and soloist.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
Local 28, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Dance party.
Megan McKenzie Band, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
SATURDAY, May 19
Bob Allison, 6 to 9 p.m., The Parlor Restaurant at Emerson Inn By The Sea, Rockport. Bob will draws on the core of the Great American Songbook as he plays the grand piano.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
Groove, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester.
Joe Mack, 9 p.m. to close, Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
SUNDAY, May 20
Children's piano bar, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Joe Thomas plays.
Celtic music session, 6 to 9 p.m., The Landing at 7 Central, 7 Central St., Manchester. In the style of an Irish house or pub "seisiun," Michael O'Leary with Bob and Jennifer Stroms host an acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.
Bradley Royds, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Acoustic event.
Rick Lauria and Graham Sturtz, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Acoustic duo.
Red Molly, 7:30 p.m., Old Sloop Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 12 School St., Rockport. Two 45-minute sets of Americana. Advance tickets $15 at Gloucester Music, Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport or http://www.rockportucc.org/coffeehouseticketinfo.htm; $17 at door, $11 for seniors, $5 for children and $34 for family.
WEDNESDAY, May 23
Open mic, 7 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Hosted by Steve Caraway.
The Mermaid Sessions fundraiser, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Open mic, with host Brian King and featured musician Chris Langathianos, 10 percent of proceeds benefit Lanesville Preschool.
THURSDAY, May 24
Inge Berg, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester.
Soul Rebel Project, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Rocky Neck reggae tradition continues with special guests.
FRIDAY, May 25
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
Jenny Dee and the Delinquents, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Rock and soul '60s-style, girl-led group.
SATURDAY, May 26
Black Cat Blues Band, 8 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester.
Joe Thomas, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. At the piano bar.
Safety 80s, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Five lead vocalists for '80s review. $10 cover.
SUNDAY, May 27
Celtic music sail, 2:30 to 5 p.m., schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers Street, Gloucester. A sailing "seisiun" of traditional songs 'n tunes with Michael O'Leary & Friends aboard the Lannon as she takes a sunset sail around Gloucester Harbor. 978-281-6634 or www.schooner.org
Children's piano bar, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Joe Thomas plays.
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 host an acoustic session of tunes from the Celtic countries.
Jack Lee and Diversity, 8 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester.
Reggae party. $5 cover.
Allen Estes and Dylan Estes, 9 p.m. to close, Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Acoustic duo.
WEDNESDAY, May 30
Open mic, 7 p.m., Catch 22 Pub, 14 Rogers St., Gloucester. Hosted by Steve Caraway.
The Mermaid Sessions fundraiser, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Giuseppe's Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Open mic, with host Brian King and special feature Fozzie Hill, 10 percent of proceeds benefit Sandy Bay Preschool.
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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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