Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

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Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, "Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There's no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery." "Shemekia Copeland is the greates

For Lee Ritenour, there aren't many "firsts" left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock 'n' roll firmament. He's been an enfant terrible of 70s fusion, a crossover star of the 80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind 90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour's accolades include: 45 albums, 16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of

Lexington, Kentucky's Magnolia Boulevard has emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, channeling what they call "Appalachian Soul": a rich blend of blues, soul, rock, and roots-driven storytelling. Formed by vocalist/guitarist Maggie Noelle and keyboardist Ryan Allen, the band draws deeply from their regional heritage, crafting songs that reflect lived experience, resilience, and emotional honesty. Their latest self-titled album, recorded with renowned Kentucky producer Duane Lundy, showcases ei

A true jazz prodigy turned global force, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader Grace Kelly has built a career of rare scope, releasing 15 acclaimed albums, performing more than 1,000 concerts in 35 countries, and appearing everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert house band, all before her mid-twenties. A nine-time DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star and the youngest-ever member of Berklee's Board of Trustees, she first drew national attention pe

Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he has captivated audiences with soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, he has released 17 albums spanning horn-driven R&B, hot-blooded soul, gritty rock, and electric blues. With his eighth Alligator Records release, Closer To The Bone, Castro returns to his roots with what h

Makaya McCraven is a prolific drummer, composer and producer. His newest album, In These Times, is the triumphant finale of a project 7+ years in the making. It's a preeminent addition to his already-acclaimed and extensive discography, and it's the album he's been trying to make since he started making records. McCraven believes that the word "jazz" is "insufficient, at best, to describe the phenomenon we're dealing with." The artist, who has been aptly called a 'cultural synthesizer', has a un

Kobe-born, Brooklyn-based trumpeter Takuya Kuroda is dedicated, and his eighth studio record, Everyday, is proof of that. Since 2022's Midnight Crisp praised by PopMatters as a 'future classic' Kuroda has continued his daily pursuit of the 'perfect blend of production and organic performance.' Everyday dives deeper into hip-hop and neo-soul, delivering a triumph of genre-blending modern jazz with sure-footed, virtuosic playing on trumpet, synth, and Rhodes. After studying composition at The New

Rdmtion Is a collective of upbeat and dedicated musicians from Jamaica and New Hampshire. Bringing an authentic reggae experience through both modern and classic reggae hits (with a few surprises mixed in).

Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is proud to host the University of New Hampshire Student Jazz Combos for their Fall Concert on April 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Dinner service begins at 5:00 PM, followed by five sets of live jazz performances starting at 6:00 PM, each lasting 20-30 minutes with short intermissions between sets. Tickets are General Admission and seating is first come first serve. Join us for a wonderful evening of music, community, and celebration as we showcase the incredible

Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "a genre unto herself," Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Ye

Returning to Jimmy's for another epic dance party, Crushville presents Stevie Wonder vs Earth Wind & Fire: hits, deep cuts, mashups, and musical explorations on two of the greatest musical catalogs of all time. Joining us for this performance as a special guest on lead vocals is the extremely talented local legend Nephrok, who you may have seen at Jimmy's on NYE! Crushville features a who's who of the music industry's finest musicians, having played with Stevie Wonder (Songs In The Key of Life T

Vanessa Collier, a four-time Blues Music Award winner and twelve-time nominee, returns with her sixth album, Do It My Own Way (Phenix Fire Records, September 13). Recorded on analog gear with the band largely in one room, the album channels classic Memphis soul from Stax and Hi Records, highlighted by powerhouse vocals, stirring saxophone solos, and soulful horn arrangements. Collaborating with legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges and frequent partners Laura Chavez, Scott Sutherland

Childhood friends Kyle Buresh and Stephen Maling are The Glitter Boys! Jimmy's is kicking off the month of May with a massive main-stage anniversary celebration titled "10 Years of Glitter," featuring the reunion of the original powerhouse lineup: KB SWEETS, SAS, and NICKY V. After the overwhelming success of their holiday takeover in The Gallery, which saw a packed house of glitter, drinks, and non-stop dancing, we are officially "upgrading" this event to the Jimmy's main stage to accommodate t

Guitarist Dan Wilson's musical path began in the church community of Akron, Ohio, where gospel first shaped his sound and purpose. Channeling the lineage of Wes Montgomery and George Benson while absorbing blues, hip-hop, and the phrasing of great horn players, Wilson has developed what many describe as a deeply lyrical and personal voice. After graduating from Hiram College, he made his recording debut with Joe McBride and rose to international prominence through his work with Joey DeFrancesco,

The Tony Mack Band is Portsmouth's Number One, Deep Tracks, Classic Rock, and R&B band are back to Jimmy's following multiple sold out shows! "We look forward to playing some deep tracks, Classic Rock/R&B music and enjoying our friends and fans so let's get out, have some fun and dance to the music!"

Jumaane Smith has performed on 5 GRAMMY winning records (selling more than 60 million copies), 2 Emmy-nominated TV performances, the GRAMMY Awards with Stevie Wonder, in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," and more. Jumaane has toured to such world-class venues as Jazz At Lincoln Center, Birdland Jazz Club, The Blue Note, Tanglewood, Ronnie Scott's, Vail Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Jazz Alley, North Star Festival, Marian's Jazz Room, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Catalina Islan

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that - "share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits." From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours - singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community. "I am part of this great Jazz story, a long tr

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that - "share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits." From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours - singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community. "I am part of this great Jazz story, a long tr

This powerhouse lineup features three of Canada's finest singer-songwriters: Terra Lightfoot, Matt Andersen, and Colin James. Lightfoot's 2023 album Healing Power showcases her prowess as a pop-rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, capturing the chemistry of her live trio and her prismatic artistic range. With multiple JUNO nominations and Polaris long-list nods, her tours have spanned eight countries, supporting acts including Willie Nelson and Blue Rodeo. Matt Andersen brings decades of ex