Seacoast Jazz Society presents:? Jazz in the Streets 2026!

Jazz in the Streets 2026! Join us for two outdoor jazz shows on the Vaughan Mall Stage in downtown Portsmouth, NH! These shows are free and open to the public - whether you pull up a chair or stroll on by, enjoy professional jazz musicians dedicated to increasing awaren......More

Jazz in the Streets 2026! Join us for two outdoor jazz shows on the Vaughan Mall Stage in downtown Portsmouth, NH! These shows are free and open to the public - whether you pull up a chair or stroll on by, enjoy professional jazz musicians dedicated to increasing awareness and enthusiasm for this very special artform. 12:30pm - Tiger Jazz Collective? 2:30pm - The Second Line Sundays Brass Band About Seacoast Jazz Society: The Seacoast Jazz Society was formed in 1990 with an objective of supporting jazz on the New England Seacoast, from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to Portland, Maine. Their mission is to promote an understanding of and enthusiasm for jazz, support local musicians, and provide scholarships for young artists. Information about the Seacoast Jazz Society can be found at www.seacoastjazz.org.

Vaughan Mall Outdoor Stage 7 Vaughan Mall Portsmouth, NH

Catapult Seacoast: Networking After Work at Bernie's Beach Bar

Join us after work for an evening of networking, conversation, and light refreshments in a relaxed setting. Come join us for a fun evening of networking! Connect with professionals from various industries, exchange ideas, and build new relationships. Whe......More

Join us after work for an evening of networking, conversation, and light refreshments in a relaxed setting. Come join us for a fun evening of networking! Connect with professionals from various industries, exchange ideas, and build new relationships. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network or simply unwind after a long day, this event is the perfect opportunity to do so. Don't miss out on this chance to mingle, socialize, and enjoy great company in a relaxed setting. See you there! Source:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-after-work-at-bernies-beach-bar-tickets-1988367650167

Bernie's Beach Bar73 Ocean Boulevard Hampton Beach, NH, 03842

AM Coffee Connection - Frank Webb Home

Start the day with some networking and conversation at our AM Coffee Connection at Frank Webb Home!   

Hampton Beach Children's Festival 2026

The Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off on Monday, August 17th with a magic show by BJ Hickman on the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage and other activities every day at 10 a.m.. All week activities build up to ......More

The Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off on Monday, August 17th with a magic show by BJ Hickman on the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage and other activities every day at 10 a.m.. All week activities build up to a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 21st at 11 a.m. while Mr. Aaron entertains the crowd at the Sea Shell Stage. The parade begins at the parking lot of the Hampton Beach State Park. Every child gets a prize just for being a part of it! Each day will be a blockbuster, filled with non-stop activity and entertainment, including mini-golf, free ice cream, dancing, storytellers, balloons, and more. There’s even a kids’ bumper sticker contest. All Children’s Festival activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce office at (603) 926-8717.

Activities and entertainment are at the Seashell Stage and other participating establishments on Ocean Boulevard in Hampton.

Business After Hours - Wing-Itz

Business After Hours is an excellent networking opportunity for Chamber members, friends, and colleagues.   Host: Wing-Itz Sponsor: Palmer Gas & Oil  

603 Lafayette Rd Hampton, NH

Hampton Beach Talent Competition

Be part of the tradition! Every year, the Hampton Beach Village District puts on a Talent Show. The performances have consistently been outstanding for a regional talent show. Come cheer on your neighbor or friend, parent or child and enjoy these vocalists as they sing ......More

Be part of the tradition! Every year, the Hampton Beach Village District puts on a Talent Show. The performances have consistently been outstanding for a regional talent show. Come cheer on your neighbor or friend, parent or child and enjoy these vocalists as they sing their hearts out on the Seashell Stage! The evening of the performance a panel of judges will select winners based on: Vocal ability Stage presence Entertainment value PRIZES* 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $ 500 3rd Place: $ 300 *In both categories: Junior, under 18 Senior, 18 and up The Hampton Beach Village District Talent Competition awards one of the highest paid prizes in the region for a talent show. Please note this competition is open to VOCALISTS ONLY. This competition is not affiliated with any other competition, local, national or otherwise and is solely offered for entertainment of visitors of Hampton Beach. Contact our Entertainment Director, Amanda Morneault, for additional information. —— Are you interested in auditioning for the Hampton Beach Village District Talent Show? There are two ways to audition: 1. Live Open Auditions Join us on Sunday, August 2, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. The final sign-up will be at 2:00 PM, so please plan accordingly. A DJ will be provided to play the backing track of your choice, and a screen will be available with lyrics for the open audition only. The audition is for solo vocal performances only. 2. Video Submission If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit your audition via email. Please include: Name Age Phone number Shirt size Video recording of your performance Send submissions to [email protected]. Emails will be reviewed on August 3, 2026. All contestants selected to move forward will be notified by the end of the audition week. We look forward to seeing your talent!

Hampton Beach Seashell Stage

43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival at Prescott Park

43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival Saturday, August 23, Noon-6 pm, Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH Festival Line-Up... 12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio 1:15-2:05        Soggy Po’ Boys 2:30 – 3:20     Nick Grondin Group 3:20-3:50      Salsa Secrets 3:50-4:40      Kristalis y L......More

43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival Saturday, August 23, Noon-6 pm, Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH Festival Line-Up... 12:00-12:50   Yoko Miwa Trio 1:15-2:05        Soggy Po’ Boys 2:30 – 3:20     Nick Grondin Group 3:20-3:50      Salsa Secrets 3:50-4:40      Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing 5:00-6:00       Seacoast Big Band * Rain Date: Sunday, August 23 For complete festival info and descriptions of the bands, go to:  https://www.prescottpark.org/event/43rd-annual-seacoast-jazz-festival No Tickets Needed: You do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the festival. Optional Recommended Donation: $20 To reserve a table or blanket, or make the festival donation in advance rather than at the door, go to: https://portsmouthnh.ticketsauce.com/e/43rd-seacoast-jazz-fest About Prescott Park Arts Festival For over 50 years, Prescott Park Arts Festival has served the Seacoast community with family-friendly entertainment, inspiring artistic offerings, providing a public place to gather and share unique experiences. In an idyllic natural setting along the Piscataqua River in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, the Festival presents more than 80 arts events each season including a film series, music festivals and concerts, and the signature summer musical. Accessibility is deeply rooted in the Festival’s values and we proudly have a recommended donation model to ensure that everyone has access to these diverse, family-focused performances. About the Seacoast Jazz Society The Seacoast Jazz Society was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote jazz through community outreach and education, support local musicians, and provide scholarships for young artists. For more information, visit www.seacoastjazz.org. -------------- Additional Portsmouth Jazz Weekend Shows: Saturday, August 22, 6-8 PM (doors open 5pm) ED SAINDON QUARTET Special Tribute to Les Harris, Jr. Ed Saindon (vibraphone, piano) and the Good Vibes Trio (Billy Novick, clarinet; Mark Carlsen, upright bass; and Steve Langone, drums) will perform a tribute to the late Les Harris Jr. who was a beautiful person, musician, educator, and loved by all. The concert will be a CD release party for their new recording "One For Les" and will showcase originals from the band including "Ballad For Les" by Mark and "One For Les", a solo vibraphone piece by Ed. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.) Sunday Brunch, August 23, 11 AM-1 PM (doors open 10am) ARTIE BAKOPOLUS QUINTET "Ballads, Bebop, and More!" Enjoy a mix of straight-ahead jazz, plus the Great American Songbook, bebop, ballads, Latin jazz, and more with Artie Bakopolus (sax), Jon Wheatley (guiitar), Russ Hoffmann (piano), Bruce Gertz (bass), and Jerzy Glod (drums). (Plan to enjoy brunch or lunch during the show. A varied menu offerings will be available for optional purchase.) Sunday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 PM (doors open 5:30pm) ANICK - KLAXTON - EFFENBERGER - CONNORS "From Ellington to the Beatles" Seacoast Jazz All-Stars Jason Anick (violin) and Chris Klaxton (trumpet) lead a stellar quartet featuring the one and only Mike Effenberger (Hammond B3 Organ) and Mike Connors (drums). The group performs hard-swinging jazz classics from Ellington to Monk with the occasional funk tune and jazzed up Beatles song mixed in. Don't miss what promises to be a great show by these four outstanding musicians. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.)

Prescott Park Marcy St Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026: Ed Saindon Quartet - A Special Tribute to Les Harris, Jr.

Ed Saindon (vibraphone, piano) and the Good Vibes Trio (Billy Novick, clarinet; Mark Carlsen, upright bass; and Steve Langone, drums) will perform a tribute to the late Les Harris Jr. who was a beautiful person, musician, educator, and loved by all. The concert will be ......More

Ed Saindon (vibraphone, piano) and the Good Vibes Trio (Billy Novick, clarinet; Mark Carlsen, upright bass; and Steve Langone, drums) will perform a tribute to the late Les Harris Jr. who was a beautiful person, musician, educator, and loved by all. The concert will be a CD release party for their new recording “One For Les” and will showcase originals from the band including "Ballad For Les" by Mark and "One For Les", a solo vibraphone piece by Ed. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.) ---------------- This event is sponsored by the Seacoast Jazz Society as part of its Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026. For other jazz events that weekend go to: https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html ------------------ ED SAINDON QUARTET Ed Saindon, vibraphone Ed Saindon is one of the country’s leading vibraphonists, having performed throughout the world. His (four mallet) “pianistic” style was influenced by artists from Fats Waller to Art Tatum to present. Trained at Berklee College of Music by seven-time Grammy winner, Gary Burton, Saindon has performed worldwide and played and/or recorded with Fred Hersch, Dave McKenna, Louie Bellson, Dave Liebman, Herb Pomeroy, Ken Peplowski, Kenny Werner, and many others. Since 1976, he also has been teaching vibes at Berklee College of Music. His CDs include “Swing on the Sunnyside” featuring trumpeter Herb Pomeroy and clarinetist Dick Johnson, "The Great American Songbook" featuring clarinetist Ken Peplowski, trumpeter Warren Vache and trombonist Dan Barrett, "Key Play" featuring pianist Kenny Werner, and "Depth of Emotion" featuring soprano saxist Dave Liebman. He is author of several articles in DownBeat, Percussive Notes, and other publications and has written several books, including the four-volume series, "The Complete Guide to Improvisation and Voicing Concepts for the Jazz Vibist." Billy Novick, clarinet, sax Billy Novick has had a whirlwind career in music for more than 50 years as a performer, composer, arranger and studio musician. He has impressed audiences and critics throughout the world with his soulful, lyrical jazz clarinet and sax playing. His long-time collaborations with guitar wizard Guy Van Duser and the internationally acclaimed New Black Eagle Jazz Band have resulted in countless North American and European tours, frequent appearances on the "Prairie Home Companion" radio show, a 30- minute feature interview on NPR’s "All Things Considered," and more than 40 recordings, including 17 under his own name. Mr. Novick’s musical versatility has enabled him to become a highly sought-after studio musician, appearing as a sideman on more than 300 recordings in a wide variety of genres. His compositions have appeared in more than 1,000 film and television soundtracks and his concert works have been performed on four continents. Novick’s jugband adaptation of "Peter and the Wolf" for Dave Van Ronk premiered in New York’s Lincoln Center. Utilizing his experience in performing 1920’s jazz, film scoring and composing for dance, Novick created period musical scores for the Washington Ballet’s original full-length ballets of "The Great Gatsby" and "Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises." Both ballets were premiered at the Kennedy Center to sold-out houses, and the Great Gatsby ballet score has now been performed over 60 times, most recently with the Hong Kong Ballet for ten performances in 2023. Mark Carlsen, upright bass Mark Carlson’s first instrument was a clarinet, but loving the sound of the bass, he switched to bass guitar in high school, performing with a top 40 band named "Melisma" after high school. During his studies at Berklee College of Music he began to play the double bass under the tutelage of John Repucci, Bruce Gertz, Bill Curtis, and John Lockwood, and master classes by Dave Holland and Richard Davis. In 1981 he was hired to play with the Tommy Dorsey Band, traveling around the U.S., Canada, South America, and Japan, backing many singers and groups including Cab Calloway, Jimmy Witherspoon, Vic Damone, Helen Forrest, Helen O’Connell, Urbie Green, and others. When he returned to Boston he jumped into gigging with various groups including Herb Pomeroy, Ray Santisi, John Laporta, Phil Wilson, George Garzone, Gray Sargent, Alan Dawson, Dick Johnson, Dave McKenna, to mention a few. He also backed numerous instrumentalists and vocalists including Jim Porcella, Carol O’Shaughnessy, Rebecca Paris, Paul Broadnax, Al Grey, Joel Grey, Joe Hunt, Greg Hopkins, Billy Novak, Dave Whitney, Richie Cole, and Ed Saindon, to name a few. In 2004 he joined the Ryles Jazz Orchestra led by Frank Vardaros, working with Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm, Jerry Bergonzi, Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis, and Arturo Sandoval. More recently he produced a duo CD, called "50/50" with Jon Wheatley, featuring Arnie Krakowsky, Gary Johnson, and Jeff Stout. Mark has also taught privately for many years and owns and runs The Set Up Shop providing bass services, repairs, and restorations. Steve Langone, drums For the past 25 years, Steve Langone has been performing in clubs, festivals and recording studios. His versatility has allowed him to work in many different genres of music. Some of the artists Steve has performed and recorded with a number of illustrious musicians including George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Miguel Zenon, Donny McCaslin, Jason Palmer, The NDR Bigband, Claudio Roditi, Gray Sargent, Bill Pierce, Luis Perdomo, Antonio Sanchez, Herb Pomeroy, John Lockwood, Oscar Stagnaro, Anat Cohen, Claudio Ragazzi, Diego Urcola, Shawn Monteiro, Rebecca Paris, Dominique Eade, Mili Bermejo, Suede, Greg Piccolo (Heavy Juice and Room Full of Blues), Luciana Souza, the Boston Pops, and many, many more. He has also worked with country singer John Carter Cash, comedians Joe Piscopo and Joan Rivers, and has performed throughout world. Steve can also be found on over 50 recordings as a sideman, some include: Nando Michelin, Jinga Trio, Enclave, Gilson Schachnik, Kevin Harris, Shawnn Monteiro, New Stablemates, Mili Bermejo, to name a few. He also has three recordings as a leader "Finders Keepers," "Six," and “Steve Langone Group." He has also recorded various soundtracks for National Geographic, Sesame Street and the Miramax film "Next Stop Wonderland." Steve also teaches at the University of Rhode Island, Wellesley College and Berklee College of Music as well as privately. He is the author of "Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for the Modern Drummer Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3."

The Press Room 77 Daniel St Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026: Artie Bakopolus Quintet Jazz Brunch at The Press Room

Enjoy a mix of straight-ahead jazz, plus the Great American Songbook, bebop, ballads, Latin jazz, and more with Artie Bakopolus, Jon Wheatley, Russ Hoffmann, Bruce Gertz, and Jerzy Glod at the Press Room for BRUNCH on August 23! Part of the Portsmouth Jazz Weekend! "Bal......More

Enjoy a mix of straight-ahead jazz, plus the Great American Songbook, bebop, ballads, Latin jazz, and more with Artie Bakopolus, Jon Wheatley, Russ Hoffmann, Bruce Gertz, and Jerzy Glod at the Press Room for BRUNCH on August 23! Part of the Portsmouth Jazz Weekend! "Ballads, Bebop, and More!" Enjoy a mix of straight-ahead jazz, plus the Great American Songbook, bebop, ballads, Latin jazz, and more with Artie Bakopolus (sax), Jon Wheatley (guiitar), Russ Hoffmann (piano), Bruce Gertz (bass), and Jerzy Glod (drums). (Plan to enjoy brunch or lunch during the show. A varied menu offerings will be available for optional purchase.) --------------------- This event is sponsored by the Seacoast Jazz Society as part of its Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026. For other jazz events that weekend go to: https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html ------------------ ARTIE BAKOPOLUS QUINTET Artie Bakopolus, sax Artie Bakopolus is an in-demand sax player for all types of music but especially sought after for jazz. Known as a "hot alto sax player" he favors the styles of Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley and the like, while adding his own personal touch to his solos. He is a long-time veteran of the "Big Bands." He has toured with or performed locally with such groups as the Artie Shaw Band, the Benny Goodman Tribute Band, the Jimmy Dorsey Band, the Guy Lombardo Band, Johnny Mathis, the Shirelles, Bobby Rydell, Barnum and Bailey’s circus in the Boston Garden, Liza Minelli, and many others. These days he can be seen and heard playing with renowned jazz groups of all sizes all around Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Jon Wheatley, guitar Jon Wheatley is a favorite guitar player of Artie's, having met while they both were playing with the Artie Shaw Band in the 1990s. As the leader of "Jon Wheatley and His Famous Associates," he recorded "Guitar on the Loose in London." He also has notable recordings and/or performances with his 50/50 Quintet and with Ruby Braff, George Masso, Daryl Sherman, Gordon Brisker, the Dick Johnson Orchestra, Donna Byrne, Herb Pomeroy, Billy Novick, Dave Whitney, Jim Porcella, and Debbie Larkin, and. more. He has also performed at jazz festivals in the U.S. and U.K. Russell Hoffman, piano Russell Hoffmann is a pianist, recording artist, composer, and arranger in many styles of contemporary music, including jazz, Latin, and pop. He has served as musical director for Concord recording artist Marlena Shaw and the University of Minnesota's "Twelve Moods for Jazz" Langston Hughes project. He has performed with jazz luminaries such as Jack McDuff, James Moody, Billy Hart, Donald Harrison, Bobby McFerrin, Peter Leitch, and many of Boston's finest jazz artists. Russ is also assistant professor of piano at Berklee College of Music. Bruce Gertz, bass Bruce Gertz is a highly respected jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, author, and educator whose career spans more than five decades. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Gertz is known for his mastery of both upright and electric bass and has been a cornerstone of the Boston jazz community and beyond. He has recorded over 20 albums as a leader and performed and recorded with jazz greats including Jerry Bergonzi, Gary Burton, John Abercrombie, Joey Calderazzo, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano, and many others. In addition to his performance work, Bruce is an accomplished composer and author of multiple instructional books for bass, and he has received numerous awards including multiple Boston Music Awards and a National Endowment for the Arts jazz performance grant. A longtime Professor of Bass at Berklee College of Music since 1976, Gertz has shaped generations of bassists while maintaining an active performing and recording career. Jerzy Glod, drums Jerzy (Jurek) Glod, born in Poland, began playing guitar (his first instrument) when he was 10 years old. Four years later, he switched to playing drums and just a year later, at the age of 15 Jurek started playing professionally at local clubs and events in Poland. In the next few years he formed a jazz trio with Jacek and Wojtek Niedziela. Together, they won numerous awards and competitions including the 1st Prize in the prestigious European Jazz Competition in Leverkusen Germany, where they received the European Young Jazz Artist of 1985 title. As a trio, they formed a rhythm section behind legendary Jan Ptaszyn Wroblewski performing around Poland and making several recordings and many radio and TV appearances.

The Press Room 77 Daniel St Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026: ANICK - KLAXTON - EFFENBERGER - CONNORS at The Press Room

"From Ellington to the Beatles" Seacoast Jazz All-Stars Jason Anick (violin) and Chris Klaxton (trumpet) lead a stellar quartet featuring the one and only Mike Effenberger (Hammond B3 Organ) and Mike Connors (drums). The group performs hard-swinging jazz classics from E......More

"From Ellington to the Beatles" Seacoast Jazz All-Stars Jason Anick (violin) and Chris Klaxton (trumpet) lead a stellar quartet featuring the one and only Mike Effenberger (Hammond B3 Organ) and Mike Connors (drums). The group performs hard-swinging jazz classics from Ellington to Monk with the occasional funk tune and jazzed up Beatles song mixed in. Don’t miss what promises to be a great show by these four outstanding musicians. (Plan to have dinner at The Press Room. Choose from apps, salads, handhelds, and entrees plus full bar.) --- This event is sponsored by the Seacoast Jazz Society as part of its Portsmouth Jazz Weekend 2026. For other jazz events that weekend go to:  https://www.seacoastjazz.org/jazzweekend2026.html --- Jason Anick, violin Jason Anick is a Berklee College of Music professor who has earned a reputation among string players as an imaginative improviser, versatile composer, and insightful educator. Growing up playing fiddle tunes with his family and classical music with local orchestras, he developed a passion for improvisation, which led him to study jazz and classical music at Hartt Conservatory. In 2008, Anick started what would be a 10-year stint touring and recording with Grammy award-winning guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson while still a senior at Hartt Conservatory. As a band leader, Anick has launched a variety of musical projects over the years, including the Gypsy Jazz group, Rhythm Future Quartet, an Americana-inspired Acoustic Trio, and a contemporary jazz ensemble with pianist Jason Yeager. His string of recordings ("Sleepless", "Tipping Point", "United", "Travel", "Rhythm Future Quartet and Friends") has earned him praise from DownBeat Magazine as a “Rising Star in the world of jazz violin.” Chris Klaxton, trumpet Trumpeter Chris Klaxton is a lifelong student of the jazz tradition and performs locally / regionally with a variety of self/co-led ensembles ranging from small group interpretations of American standards to his contemporary large ensemble, "Ourbigband."  Klaxton has also been fortunate to participate in the Boston hip hop scene for well over a decade. In addition to performing, he also teaches trumpet at UNH, USM, PMAC, and Longy School of Music in Cambridge. Klaxton resides in South Berwick, Maine, with his talented wife Taylor O’Donnell and their two daughters. Mike Effenberger, Hammond B3 Organ Mike Effenberger is a composer, arranger, pianist, organist, keyboardist, and multi-talented recording and performing artist. He has been living in the New Hampshire Seacoast since 2007. He received the "Young Beacon in Jazz" award from New School University in New York City, from which he graduated in 2005. While there, he studied with diverse artists including Jane Ira Bloom, Kenny Werner, John Hollenbeck, Reggie Workman, Fred Hersch, and Joanne Brackeen. Mike has curated an unmistakably individual voice that draws on gospel, minimalism, jazz, and 20th century music. His work has been written about in international publications including the Paris Review, The Guardian, Pitchfork, and DownBeat, as well as appearing on nationally syndicated media including NPR's "All Things Considered" and PRX's "Echoes." Mike Connors, drums As a freelance musician, Mike Connors is one of the most sought-after drummers in New England, playing in groups as varied as jazz, folk, rock, and world ensembles. Mike has toured internationally with the avant-pop group "Combustible Edison", Bryan Ferry, The Lillith Fair with Brenda Kahn, and many others.

The Press Room 77 Daniel St Portsmouth, NH

Key West Days in Hampton Beach

Join 12+ musicians from Key West at Hampton Beach for a great week of music and storytelling. Returning this year are favorites including Zack Seemiller, Kari and Jack Wolf, and many more!

Musicians will have an opening night performance at the Seashell Stage, and then perform at restaraunts and bars along the beach for the remaining 3 days. There will be a final performance at McGuirks on Saturday night.