• Darlingside

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Friday, July 10, 2026 $44 Advance | $46 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Everything Is Alive, Darlingside’s fourth LP, marks a subtle but remarkable departure for the Boston-based quartet NPR once described as “exquisitely arranged, literary minded, baroque folk-pop.” While the album retains much of the lushness and sophistication of Extralife (2018) and Fish Pond Fish (2020), the band’s latest work decisively exposes and differentiates the individual voices of the four songwriters—a daring reinvention for a group known for ubiquitous vocal harmonies. Grappling with change both personal and universal, with quandaries domestic and existential, Everything Is Alive is an album about loss and the struggle for a semblance of redemption. Comprised of Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft, four likeminded multi-instrumentalists who first met at Williams College in 2009, Darlingside’s career has been defined by the elegance of their compositions and the unity of their four voices. Their talent for harmony and melodic world-building is part of what garnered praise from outlets like NPR, Rolling Stone and The New Yorker, and what has created demand worldwide for their extraordinary live performances. Becoming beautifully unindividualized has, in other words, worked very well for Darlingside in the past. With a vigor and discipline more common to graduate-level writing […]

  • Lit Summer 2026 – FREE Community Event and Vendor Market

    Bernardo's Event Center 403 Anawan St, Fall River

    Pull up with the family and enjoy a full afternoon of FREE fun, local vendors, food, and live entertainment! We’re bringing the community together for a daytime summer experience focused on kids, families, and supporting local businesses.   🛍️ What to Expect • 30+ Local Vendors • Food, Drinks & Desserts • Live Performances • Family-Friendly Atmosphere   🎨 FREE Kids Activities • Free Haircuts for Kids • Digital Art Lessons (iPads Provided) • Kids Dance Games & Live Instructor • Face Painting • Free Raffles & Giveaways   This is your chance to bring the kids out, shop local, and enjoy a positive community event right here in the city. Whether you’re coming to support vendors, grab some food, or let the kids have a blast There’s something here for everyone.   👉 FREE ENTRY | ALL AGES WELCOME Tag your friends, share this out, bring the family, and don’t miss it.   ** The only contact person for this event is the host

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  • Bluebird Improv

    Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts, Fall River

    Narrows Comedy Series Thursday, July 16, 2026 $52 Advance | $54 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Get ready for a night of spontaneous comedy with Bluebird Improv. Over the past several years, Bluebird Improv has built a reputation you can trust – if you go to one of their shows, you know you’ll see high-caliber comedians and experience something hilarious, unpredictable, and completely original. Past performances have included Rachel Dratch (SNL) and Matt Walsh (Veep), and this year’s lineup promises to be just as exciting. Each show begins with a quick chat with the audience, sparking entirely improvised scenes that you’ll only see that night. We’re not revealing the full cast yet, but no matter who takes the stage, this Bluebird show will be a night full of laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments.

  • The Brothers Comatose

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Saturday, July 18, 2026 $40 Advance | $43 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself—at times carefree and breezy, at times wild and rugged—with lush, organic arrangements full of rich vocal harmonies and driving guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. While the record marks the group’s first release with newest member Addie Levy, the result is quintessential Brothers Comatose: a warm, joyful reflection on identity and the ties that bind from a band that knows exactly who they are (and exactly where they come from). Founded by Ben and Alex Morrison in 2008, The Brothers Comatose first emerged from San Francisco with their 2010 debut, Songs From The Stoop, which helped earn dates with the likes of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Greensky Bluegrass, and Trampled By Turtles. In the decade-and-a-half that followed, the critically acclaimed quintet would go on to release five more full-length LPs, rack up […]

  • Big Richard

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Thursday, July 23 2026 $28 Advance | $31 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Opener: Eric Royer Bluegrass band Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album Pet, is a fierce, provocative, rejoinder to what troubles them and the world right now, which was recorded live to tape in order to capture the fervor of their live shows. “Big Richard is so much about our energetic delivery, and so I think it's been really important for us as a group to figure out how to do that for a record,” says mandolin and guitar player Bonnie Sims. “We made the album all on tape and did it all in these single-shot performances,” cellist Joy Adams adds. “The collection of songs, we wanted to take our most hard driving, heavy hitting songs, we wanted to craft a banger set list. Like, if we had a 30-minute set, what would we put on there that says the most, and makes people feel the broadest bunch of feelings? And it was all these songs.” Adams and Sims both studied music and toured and played extensively before (and outside of) joining Big Richard, as did the other members of the […]

  • Los Lobos

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Saturday, July 25, 2026 $90 Advance | $92 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering 4 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs […]

  • The California Honeydrops

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Wednesday, August 5, 2026 $65 Advance | $67 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm “The California Honeydrops...evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and percussionist Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite — Yanos “Johnny Bones” Lustig on saxophone, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieu on drums, Miles Blackwell on bass, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttle on trombone, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone — navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation - a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows […]

  • Assembly of Dust

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Thursday, August 6, 2026 $43 Advance | $45 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Reid Genauer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential songwriters of his generation, leads Assembly of Dust, a band that embodies the spirit of American roots music. As a founding member of Strangefolk, Genauer's career spans over two decades, with a distinctive voice and masterful storytelling that have drawn comparisons to legendary artists like Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and Paul Simon. Genauer's songwriting is infused with poetic depth and emotional resonance, earning him a reputation as a songwriter's songwriter. His lyrics are both deeply personal and universally relatable, making him a beloved figure in the music world. Assembly of Dust's sound is rooted in the classic rock and folk traditions of the 1970s, with influences from legendary acts like the Grateful Dead, The Band, Little Feat, and Bob Dylan. They share a live energy with contemporary jambands like Phish, Widespread Panic, and Dave Matthews Band, and their focus on songcraft draws comparisons to acclaimed Americana artists like Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, and Jason Isbell. With their unique blend of rock, folk, and country, Assembly of Dust is a great fit […]

  • The James Hunter Six

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Friday, August 7, 2026 $54 Advance | $56 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (‘Ain’t That A Trip’), marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” Hunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. Set for release January 16th, ‘Off The Fence’ is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his […]

  • Jontavious Willis

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Friday, August 14, 2024 $30 Advance | $32 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community. Jontavious was born and raised in rural Georgia, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he has continuously drawn upon to create his unique sound. He spent much of his childhood singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather, which provided him his first setting to perform for an audience. An early phenom, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.” He achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015, […]

  • John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Saturday, August 15, 2026 $48 Advance | $50 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm The legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock'n'roll group JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the "Eddie & The Cruisers - Motion Picture Soundtrack". The hit single “ON THE DARK SIDE" held the “#1” position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks. The album sold over 3 million copies and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. The title track from the group's 1985 follow-up album “TOUGH ALL OVER” became their second “#1” single on the Billboard Rock charts and the song “C-I-T-Y” reached the Billboard Top 20. John Cafferty's solo track “HEARTS ON FIRE" was featured in Sylvester Stallone’s film "ROCKY IV” and he received his second double Platinum two million selling soundtrack award. Over the years John has placed 35 songs in major motion pictures. Today John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band continue to tour and bring their exciting live shows to fans around the world. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame. 2022 marked the release of JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN […]

  • Take Me to the River Festival 2026

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

    Saturday, August 22, 2026 Tom Norton City Pier FREE 4-9:30pm The Narrows Center for the Arts and Mechanics Cooperative Bank proudly present Take Me to the River, an evening of music, food and fun at the Tom Norton City Pier on Davol Street in Fall River, MA. A collective of food trucks will be on site, along with delicious drinks available to purchase courtesy of Canned Heat and Party with Primo. This free concert features performances by Anders Osborne, Fantastic Cat, and Neal McCarthy. Make sure to bring your favorite lawn chair and/or blanket and don't forget to bring a friend! The Narrows will be providing free trolley service from parking lots in and around the area. We also encourage boaters to tie up at the new docks on the Tom Norton Pier or enjoy the view from the Taunton River. A very special thank you to all Take Me To The River sponsors including Mechanics Cooperative Bank, BayCoast Bank, Aura Cannabis Co, Fall River Cultural Council, Bank5, and Senator Michael Rodrigues. This FREE event cannot happen without their generous support.

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