The High Kings
What: The High Kings formed in June 2007 when Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand-new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specializing in traditional Irish music. Paul O’ Brien has since joined them.
When: July 27 at 8 p.m.
Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main Street, Laconia
Info: Tickets are $39-$69 and are available at ColonialLaconia.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
Summer music fundraiser
What: Do you love a warm summer evening listening to live acoustic music? Do you enjoy spending time at a historic and beautiful B&B? Do you value community outreach? Singers Cathy Main and Fortune’s Favor (Mike Bradley and Chris O’Connor) are joined by Grammy-nominated composer-singer/songwriter Steve Schuch for the performance. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for a two night stay at the Stonewall Farm B&B. The funds raised will be used by Smith Church for various ministries and outreach programs for people of all ages. Smith Church is actively involved with our youth groups, Family Promise, End 68 Hours of Hunger and many other activities that make us known as the community church.
When: July 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Stonewall Farm Bed & Breakfast, 235 Windsor Road, Hillsborough
Info: Admission is $15 and there is free parking. For more information please contact Meg Curtis-Sauer (603-478-1947 or stonewallfarmfunctions@gmail.com) or Smith Church (603-464-3529 or smithmemorialucc@gmail.com)
Deep Blue C
What: A studio orchestra is made up of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings as in a symphony orchestra. It also includes a rhythm section of guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and drum set as in a jazz combo or show orchestra. It often includes vocalists as well. Traditionally studio orchestras were assembled by large recording houses (MGM) or in the film industry to enhance the effect of a movie (film scoring) and to extract the most poignant details in the composer’s music. “Doc” Vose followed his dream to spread this musical excitement and his deep love and respect for the musical contributions of composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David by assembling his own Deep Blue “C” Studio Orchestra, 17 members including vocals. The DB “C” concerts are elegant and classy. You will find our concerts to be unique and memorable, ingredients that are always present. We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music.
When: July 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Fells Estate, 456 NH-103A, Newbury
Info: $35 per person. Registration is required call 603-763-4789, ext. 3 or visit thefells.org.
