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Friday, June 12, 2026 $31 Advance | $33 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Named as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz Magazine, Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile  young guitarists on the scene today. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE hails his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex” and VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE described his style by stating “Jazz, rock, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world”. Equipped with an impressive body of original compositions on albums like “Vonnegut” and “Cold Coffee”, Ballantine also displays a great reverence for the jazz tradition through the inclusion of standards like ‘My One and Only Love’, ‘East of the Sun’ and an entire double album dedicated to the music of Thelonious Monk released September 2021.  “In the vein of fellow guitarists like John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, Ballantine reconciles his educational background in jazz with the stylistic background of his instrument. He approaches the gratifying tonal and harmonic language of rock/roots with the groove, ambition and improvisational focus of a jazz musician” - (JAZZIZ MAGAZINE) Although primarily a front man for […]

Fall River music lovers, you’re invited to an intimate night with Charlie Ballantine at Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River—one of the city’s go-to spots for live entertainment. Settle in for **Charlie Ballantine - Fall River Fall River** and feel the room come alive. Ballantine’s jazz-blues storytelling stands out for its crisp guitar lines, unexpected harmonic turns, and a groove that shifts from smoky hush to bright, driving pulse. Every phrase feels personal, like he’s playing just for you. Narrows Center offers a warm, close-up listening vibe, great sightlines, and an easy-to-reach waterfront location that makes arriving and lingering simple. Catch **Charlie Ballantine - Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts** and make a night of it. Grab your tickets early and bring a friend—this is the kind of show you’ll talk about on the ride home.

Saturday, June 13 2026 $35 Advance | $37 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the musically fearless, wildly entertaining, award-winning band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, doesn’t like to talk much about his own musical superpowers. But ask him about the Nightcats—multi-instrumentalist/musical mastermind/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist/organ wizard/bass player Lorenzo Farrell and endlessly creative drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin—and he’ll be happy to sing their praises. “This band is killer. I’m enjoying this all more than ever,” says the man who’s been performing and recording professionally since the early 1970s. “It’s a blessing—there’s so much energy, so much collaboration. The band is just so good right now. And the live show is better than ever.” Living Blues calls Rick Estrin & The Nightcats “a terrific blues band with a real character for a front man,” continuing, “Clever, well-crafted songs framed by first-flight musicianship…hugely entertaining, intelligently conceived and executed roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition. Estrin’s harp work is masterful.” Rick Estrin & The Nightcats’ new album and the band’s sixth release, The Hits Keep Coming, packs a powerful punch, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics—both serious […]

Fall River, get ready to welcome Rick Estrin and The Nightcats to the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for a great night out. Rick Estrin and The Nightcats - Fall River Fall River brings hometown energy with road-tested blues swagger. Expect razor-sharp harmonica, sly storytelling vocals, and a band that snaps from deep shuffle grooves to jump-blues punch with effortless chemistry. Every tune feels like a scene, and every solo lands with purpose. The Narrows Center For The Arts offers an intimate, listener-friendly room with great sightlines and an easy-to-reach location in Fall River. Rick Estrin and The Nightcats - Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts is the kind of show that feels close-up and alive. Grab your tickets early and come be part of the crowd that makes this night sing.