Music and Nightlife

Psychedelic folk heroes return to Nova with the crucial heavy sounds of Owen Ashworth, formerly known as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone! Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, composed of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and performed together in […] ...

Deep explorations of the greater Jerry Garcia Band repertoire! Deep explorations of the greater Jerry Garcia Band repertoire, including JGB, Jerry & Merl Saunders, Legion Of Mary, Jerry Garcia & Howard Wales. With decades of combined history performing on stages and synchronous chemistry together, Sans Souci breathes fresh energy into an amazing catalog of great […] ...

Ready to Be the Lead in Your Own Summer? Big vocals. Bold movement. A full musical brought to life by you. This summer, step into a rigorous, high-energy musical theatre experience with Head Over Heels, directed by Gavy Kessler. Designed for ages 13–19, this Senior Company program is your chance to train, rehearse, and perform […] ...

Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of contemporary folk “in the round” with singer-songwriters Alice Howe, Freebo, Sam Robbins, and Halley Neal. In this intimate, collaborative format, each artist performs solo and joins the others onstage, creating a dynamic, one-of-a-kind shared concert experience. Freebo, a folk, rock, and blues icon best known […] ...

Roger Miller (of Mission of Burma) brings his new group to Nova! Going to be a ripping night of sounds! Trinary System is Roger Miller’s current rock band. He plays guitar, sings and composes, accompanied by Larry Dersch (Binary System, A.K.A.C.O.D., etc.) on drums and Andrew Willis (the Web, Crappy Nightmareville, etc.) on bass, vocals […] ...

Crêpe Nights are seasonal monthly gatherings, held regularly throughout late Spring and Summer at Scott Farm. These are times to celebrate the harvest, good simple food, and community in a stunning setting – picnic style. Outdoor and indoor tables and chairs are provided as well as a sprawling grassy hillside ripe for picnic blankets, folding […] ...

Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get […] ...

Friday will be mellow inside and rocking outside! This pass gets you into the Friday show at Nova Arts, featuring performances by:Yasmin Williams, Delicate Steve, Emily A. Sprague, Big Blood, Dinger, and Jack in the Green Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you can pay full price, please do, but […] ...

Joe Jencks is a 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in northern Illinois. He is known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and invitational exploration of complex ideas. Jencks delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and […] ...

Cellist, vocalist, and composer Queralt Giralt Soler brings her trio to the stage for an evening of genre-blurring original music and inventive reinterpretations. Drawing on classical training, Catalan folk traditions, jazz, and contemporary influences, she creates an intimate, expressive sound that bridges cultures and styles. Based between the U.S. and Catalunya, Giralt Soler has performed […] ...

Jazz, classical, and expressive songwriting from around the country! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Saturday 5/16, featuring performances by Natural Information Society, Kalie Vandever, Cole Pulice, Gregory Uhlmann, Undertow Brass Band, Monadnock Music play Katie Semro, plus readings by John-Francis Quiñonez, Diannely Antigua, Jess Rizkallah, & […] ...

Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get […] ...

A gorgeous and trippy way to cap off the 18th Thing! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Sunday 5/17, featuring performances by Woods, Saintseneca, Thanya Iyer, Habitat, Nova One, Edsel Axle, & Mary Elizabeth Remington. Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you […] ...

A fine fingerstyle guitarist with a precise baritone roaming from Alaska, Kray Van Kirk set his Ph.D. in fisheries population dynamics modeling aside to write songs, tell stories, and summon heroes. Van Kirk is not the average crying-in-your-coffee singer-songwriter… he’s a charming, Quixotic, decidedly eclectic character. “We are driven by myth and the seasons of […] ...

Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get […] ...

“…the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement.” – Rolling Stone Experience an evening with John Gorka, whose rich voice and masterful storytelling have defined contemporary folk music for decades. With 11 acclaimed albums and a career spanning stages across the U.S. and Europe, Gorka delivers timeless songs with warmth, depth, and quiet power. ...

Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers and Mike Mrowicki) host a welcoming Open Mic evening for musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers of all kinds. This open, supportive space invites artists to share 10–15 minute sets in front of an engaged community. While the May sign-up is full, those interested in future events can email mmrowicki@gmail.com for more […] ...

Two amazing regional bands that will get your body moving and filled with positive light! Born out of the desire to explore a variety of interlocking musical influences, TapRoots is Deep Tracks with Deep Roots for the Body, Mind and Soul! Charting new musical territory with their unique and complex mix of funk, soul, salsa, […] ...

I got my Tascam 388 fixed, the same tape machine I had used to record my first album, King Tuff Was Dead. It had been sitting in my parent’s house in Vermont for the past 14 years, but I had finally dragged it out to LA. The first song I recorded on it was “Twisted On A […] ...

The Rear Defrosters are back in Keene! Get tickets and we’ll see you there! The Rear Defrosters are a beloved Connecticut River Valley institution. The best Honkytonk band that we know, and we know quite a few. Led by Michael Roberts and featuring some of the best, and most creative, players in the area. We’ve […] ...

An absolutely unmissable treat of a night. A solo performance from the master Nigerien guitarist, singer, and songwriter! There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the listener into the heart of the music of Mdou […] ...

Legendary guitarist Marisa Anderson returns to Nova on a solo tour! Footings, aka Nova programming director Eric Gagne, opens solo too! Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New […] ...

A wild night of New Orleans funk, jazz, and bluegrass! Join us for some summer sweetness! The Soggy Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New […] ...