The Freese Brothers Big Band has been producing smooth sounds for 36 years, and they're all ready to get this summer season under way.
The Freese Brothers Big Band has been producing smooth sounds for 36 years, and they're all ready to get this summer season under way.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

What: Lynyrd Skynyrd brings their Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’ tour to New Hampshire with guests Don Felder and The Outlaws. 

When: July 1, doors open at
5 p.m. Headliner performs at 9:15 p.m. 

Where: Bank of N.H. Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford

Cost: $39 and up

Info: banknhpavilion.com

First Friday music

What: The Freese Brothers Big Band will perform a concert on the green as this month’s First Friday event with the Center for the Arts Lake Sunapee region.  Bring a picnic dinner, chairs and blankets and enjoy the music as it floats across the green.

When: July 1 at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Haddad Bandstand, 406 Main St., New London

Info: centerfortheartsnh.org/first-fridays

Carla Cooke

What: The Legendary Sam Cooke is about music, religion, romance, and history. Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of Sam Cooke. Carla’s future mirrors the image of her father. Her style is diverse in Gospel, Christian, R&B, Soul, Pop and the contemporary sound that embraces today’s culture. 

When: July 3 at 7 p.m.

Where: Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia

Cost: $30 and up

Info: carlacooke.com

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

What: Nathaniel David Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, Colorado, whose influences are described as folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues. Rateliff has performed with a backing band called the Night Sweats for an R&B side project he formed in 2013. Special guest opener Guster. 

When: July 3 at 7:30 p.m. 

Where: Bank of N.H. Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford

Cost: $35 and up

Info: banknhpavilion.com