North Central Mass Events

  • Blood Brothers Showcase Rock & Blues Roots

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Winners of the 2022 Blues Music Award for “Blues Rock Album” and the BMA for “Blues Rock Artist” respectively; Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia will be at the Bull Run as "Blood Brothers" on April 20. In addition to their own rock, blues and roots individual tunes, the set will feature a number of songs […]

  • ’70s CBGB Scene Rock Guitarist Richard Lloyd

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Former member of legendary rock and roll band, "Television," guitarist Richard Lloyd performs at the Bull Run on April 28. Richard Lloyd is the legendary electric guitarist, singer/songwriter and founding member of “Television,” a band that rose to fame with their 1977 debut release “Marquee Moon,” widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock […]

  • Clay Melton Rasps Some Blues

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Raspy-voiced Clay Melton has played with Grand Funk Railroad, Kool & the Gang and now brings his bluesy guitar licks to the Bull Run on May 4. Clay Melton: Blues-rock prodigies are a special breed. They live and breathe the fiery swagger of electric guitars and the irresistible allure of rhythm-soaked sounds. That’s Clay Melton’s […]

  • Blues-rocker Dana Fuchs Lights it Up

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    "A cigarette butt bobbing in a glass of bourbon" is one way to describe Fuchs' powerful and raspy Joplin-esque voice, on stage at the Bull Run on June 2. Dana Fuchs is one of the most admired blues-rock stars in the world today. Her latest effort, "Borrowed Time," finds her revisiting her southern rock roots with […]

  • Curtis Salgado Walks a Mile in his Blues

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Winner of eleven Blues Music Awards, soulful Curtis Salgado sings his unexpectedly percolating blues at the Bull Run on June 9. Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. […]

  • 7-piece Southern Soul with Bywater Call @ Bull Run

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Meghan Parnell's mesmerizing vocals, infused with the soulful grit reminiscent of Joan Osborne, Janis Joplin, and Joe Cocker, and the masterful slide guitar work of Dave Barnes will be on display as Bywater Call plays at the Bull Run on July 6. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, […]

  • Titan of the Telecaster Bill Kirchen Brings Resonant Twang

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Bill Kirchen pays homage to the roots of country, blues, bluegrass, and Western swing as his resonant twang on stage at the Bull Run on July 7, with Special Guest Duke Levine. A Kirchen performance recalls a half century of guitar legends and extends their brilliance into the new millenium. He's played guitar on recordings and […]

  • Scott Brown and the Diplomats Come to Winchendon

    Winchendon Community Park Ingleside Rd, Winchendon, Ma

    Former US senator and ambassador Scott Brown brings his rock band Scott Brown and the Diplomats to the Amphitheater at Winchendon Community Park on August 26 at 7:00pm. Gates open at 6:00pm and tickets are $20. Concessions will be sold by Thee Taco Dude and Wachusett Brewery.

    $20
  • Enter the Haggis at The Bull Run

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    For the better part of two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound, praised by The Boston Globe, The Washington Post and Canada’s Globe and Mail. They will perform at the Bull Run on September 8. Their songs offer singalong melodies and […]

  • The Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Bull Run

    Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

    Explore the depths of Americana ‘one trippy tune at a time’ with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams live at The Bull Run on November 24th at 8:00pm. Voted Chronogram Magazine’s “Best Band of 2022” for their rootsy rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd […]

  • Fruitlands Summer Concert Stage

    Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma

    Session Americana will be live on the Fruitlands Summer Concert stage Thursday, June 27 at 7:00pm. Come picnic and enjoy live music with stunning sunset view. Session Americana (Boston) is a rock band in a tea cup, or possibly a folk band in a whiskey bottle. This band/collective of talented musicians craft an musical experience […]

    $20 – $35
  • Live Rock Music from the Wolfpack at the Wachusett Brew Yard

    Westminster Brew Yard 175 State Rd E, Westminster,, United States

    Live Music by pop rock band Wolfpack on Saturday, Oct 5 at Wachusett Brew Yard at 6:00pm in Westminster. Pop, Rock and Country covers filled with plenty of flair & swagger. The Westminster Brew Yard is open 7 days a week for you to come enjoy their great food and fresh, handcrafted beer. Their unique […]