THURSDAY, July 26
Marina Evans, 6:30 p.m., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, Harbor Loop, Gloucester. Evans, a singer-songwriter from Rockport, will perform an all-original set with her 4-piece band, composed of Gloucester musicians Jack Tomaiolo (guitar), Dave Borge (bass), and Pete Lindberg (drums). Outdoor, all ages show; bring beach chairs, blankets.
Brian O’Connor, 8 to 11 p.m., Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar, corner of Main and Washington streets, Gloucester. Solo acoustic.
DJ Vito, 9 p.m., Minglewood Tavern, 25 Rogers St. Gloucester. Shake it Thursdays, with guests.
Soul Rebel Project, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Rocky Neck reggae tradition continues with special guests.
Dave Sag’s Blues Bash, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Featuring special guests Steve Sadler, Jon Ross and Forrest Padgett.
FRIDAY, July 27
Music sail, 6 to 8:30 p.m., schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers Street, Gloucester. Listen to Chick & Ellen, Jay and Laurie Keefe and friends as the Lannon sails around Gloucester Harbor. 978-281-6634 or www.schooner.org.
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.
Linda Amero-Menage a Trio, 7 to 10 p.m., The Franklin Cafe, Main Street, Gloucester. Jazz standards from vocalist Amero, pianist Jane Potter and bassist David Landoni. Groove, 9 p.m., Minglewood Tavern, 25 Rogers St. Gloucester. Party rock band. Blues, classic and southern rock.
The Gary Backstrom Band, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Hot band who played the Harbor Loop last week.
Quill and DJ Radio Scotvoid, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Two acts combining soul and modern tastes for an eclectic mix of sound and style.
Bad Moon Raising, 9 p.m. Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
SATURDAY, July 28
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.
Mike O’Connell Band, 9 p.m., Minglewood Tavern, 25 Rogers St. Gloucester.
Generation Gap, 9 p.m. to midnight, Capt. Carlo’s, Harbor Loop, Gloucester. The band will play covers of The Beatles, J. Geils, Steely Dan and The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Matchbox 20 and Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as originals. The band consists of the father-son trio of Craig, Jason and Cory Eliot with Dave Koen and Bob Bradford.
Jammin Toast, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Rock, fusion, reggae jam band.
SAFETY 80s, 9 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. It’s an ‘80s Movie Party! Dance to your favorite ‘80s tunes and dress up like you’re favorite ‘80s movie character. $10 cover.
Fun Bucket, 9
p.m. Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
SUNDAY, July 29
Shelly “Y” Yarmovsky, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seaward Inn, 44 Marmion Way, Rockport. He and a Berkelee- trained jazz musician, who plays both guitar and keyboards, will perform songs from the ‘30s to the ‘80s. Alek Razdan and A-Train, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Seaward Inn, 44 Marmion Way, Rockport. Clarinet and saxophone.
Flynn Cohen, noon to 2 p.m., Alchemy, 3 Duncan St., Gloucester. Bluegrass brunch.
Celtic music session, 6 to 9 p.m., The Landing at 7 Central, 7 Central St., Manchester. In the sty
le of an Irish house or pub “seisiun,” Michael O’Leary with Bob and Jennifer Strom host an acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.
Overdrive, 7 p.m., Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park. Rhythm and blues rock.
Jack Lee and Diversity, 8 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. Reggae party. $5 cover.
Open mic night, 8 p.m., The Rhumb Line, 41 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. Hosted by Dan King; come and be heard.
DJ Vito, 9 p.m. Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester.
MONDAY, July 30
Ricky Diamond, 9 p.m. Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester. TUESDAY, July 31
The Wood Peppers, 7 to 9 p.m., Jalapenos, 86 Main St., Gloucester. Featuring Dan King, Wolf Gindandes and David Brown.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1
Karaoke, 8 p.m., The Madfish Grille, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. With Mamma Donna.
Fly Amero and Allen Estes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., schooner Thomas E. Lannon, Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers Street, Gloucester.
If you would like to list your gig next week, please send an email to aholbrook@gloucestertimes.com.
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