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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.