The Wallflowers
What: A big part of the mid-’90s revival of roots-rock, The Wallflowers ruled the airwaves with hits including “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache” and “The Difference.” They will be debuting their newest album Exit Wounds.
When: May 27 at 8 p.m.
Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia
Cost: $39 to $89
Info: coloniallaconia.com
Ali McGuirk
What: Blending classic soul power with a folk songwriter lyricism, Ali McGuirk has the rare ability to silence a room with just a few words of a song. With a voice that is raw and sultry and a style rooted in improvisation, her sets are a hypnotic and intimate journey. Her earliest years as a performer were spent earning residencies across four continents.
When: May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bank of N.H. Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord
Cost: $25
Info: ccanh.com/show/ali-mcguirk
Juston McKinney
What: With multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, two Comedy Central specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, “Parentally Challenged,” it’s no wonder the New York Times called comedian Juston McKinney, “Destined for stardom.” Juston was born in Portsmouth where he grew up until the 6th grade. That’s when his aunt and dad, wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, packed up the family of eight and moved north. To Kittery, Maine. After attending the — very prestigious — Southern Maine Community College, he spent seven years as a York County Deputy Sheriff, patrolling the woods. In the late 1990s, he traded in his badge for a microphone and went from York County to New York City to pursue a career in comedy.
When: May 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia
Cost: $36
Info: coloniallaconia.com
