Viva Fall River

Magic: The Gathering Meetup
2027-03-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Our monthly Magic: the Gathering group meets on the last Wednesday of each month.* Come play a few games in the world’s most popular trading card game! Participants are invited to bring their own decks or build their own with a selection of the hundreds of cards we have at the library. Don’t know how to play? We’ll be glad to show you how!

This program is intended for teens ages 12 to 18. No prior experience with the game is required to participate. We’ll be meeting in the Fell Reading Room in the library.

*If the last Wednesday of the month falls on a holiday, the meetup will be rescheduled, probably to the week before. Please check our calendar to be sure.

Historical Fiction Book Club
2027-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join us on the last Monday of every month from 6:00-7:00 in the meeting room to read, discuss, analyze, review, and suggest all books Historical Fiction. Drink some tea and enjoy living in another time.

Aging Well: Senior LGBTQ+ Breakfast Club
2027-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Munchies, 4263 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
For South Coast LGBTQ+ individuals ages 60+

REGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/breakfast-club-fr

The Banned Book Club
2027-03-25 18:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join The Banned Book Club – a place where we devour literature that has been historically challenged throughout American history. Every 4th Thursday of the month we will discuss what lies beneath these pages and engage in conversation about the importance of the freedom of reading, which is essential to our democracy.

During our first meeting we will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!

Silent Book Club
2027-03-24 18:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
Bring along whatever you are currently reading, and join other readers for Fall River’s very own chapter of Silent Book Club.

Books & Tea Club
2027-03-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club–one with no required books to read! Instead, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they’re enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served.

Bring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share!

For questions, contact Betsy Washburn at 508-324-2700 ext. 3.

Middle Grade Book Club
2027-03-16 17:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
The Children’s Room invites our middle grade readers (ages 8-12) to join our monthly book club! On the third Tuesday of every month, we will meet to discuss the assigned title which will be chosen from a selection of popular fiction and nonfiction.

Copies of the assigned title will be provided for members to keep! Each month’s title and any related materials will be announced and distributed at the end of the previous session.

Half Priced Food (weekly)
2026-12-29 16:00 - 21:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Some say it’s the best bar pie in the area! Come see for yourself! Wings? We got those too!…and some extra bites for snacking while you enjoy Delicious Craft beer brewed right on site!

Blind Draw Double Elimination Cornhole (weekly)
2026-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Every Wednesday sign up and join our Social Cornhole games!

Blind Draw, Double Elimination tournament! $10 on site to enter. Sign up on Scoreholio app and look up “Canned Heat Social Cornhole”

Bags start flying at 6pm!

Kid's Art Workshop with artist, Susan Drayton
2026-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd floor, Fall River, MA, 02721
Join local artist, Susan Drayton for a free monthly children’s workshop. These workshops are free of charge due to a generous grant from the Fall River Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Each month will feature a different workshop.

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Social Club Karaoke w/ DJ Dan Mac (weekly)
2026-08-28 21:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Join DJ Dan Mac with Mac Attack Entertainment every Friday night. It’s always a good time, it’s always a party! Everyone sings at Social Club Karaoke!

Spilling the Tea: A Victorian Tea Party
2026-07-05 16:30 | The Lizzie Borden House, 230 Second Street, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
TICKETS

Join us at the Lizzie Borden House for an exclusive Victorian tea party that blends proper tea party etiquette, delectable eats, and juicy true crime gossip.

Reserve your spot(s) today!

Guests will savor tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and Borden signature tea while learning about the evolution of this time-honored event, and the rules designed to keep it classy.

Retreat to the dining room, raise a pinky — and perhaps an eyebrow — while hearing intriguing details surrounding the 1892 “Crime of the Century.”

Tab Benoit - Fall River
2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Welcome to the Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the one and only Tab Benoit on July 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Known for his electrifying performances and soulful blues music, Tab Benoit is sure to captivate the audience with his raw talent and infectious energy.
The Narrows Center For The Arts provides an intimate setting where you can truly connect with the music and the artist. Located in the heart of Fall River, the venue offers easy access and a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Tab Benoit’s music, this show is not to be missed.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Tab Benoit live in concert at the Narrows Center For The Arts. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of incredible music and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there! Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of incredible music and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there!

$5 Cheese Pizza Fridays
2026-06-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Join us for lunch every Friday! From 12-4pm we offer $5 cheese pizza!! Our full menu is also available and ready to order! Pair your favorite bar style pizza with your favorite craft beer!

Rick Estrin and The Nightcats
2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, June 13 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
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 and humorous. Produced by Andersen at his legendary Greaseland USA studio in San Jose, California, the record captures the band’s chemistry and magic in what is certainly among their strongest, most urgent and most cohesive releases so far. The Hits Keep Coming is modern blues at its most potent, intense and fun in all the right places, as Rick Estrin & The Nightcats deliver twelve groove-heavy, hard-hitting songs, including ten written or co-written by Estrin and two surprising covers (one obscurity from Muddy Waters, one from Leonard Cohen that Estrin would have liked to have written). From the foot-stomping opener Somewhere Else, to the harsh reality of the title track (with backing vocals by The Sons Of The Soul Revivers), to the musically infectious, lyrically harrowing song about addiction, The Circus Is Still In Town, The Hits Keep Coming is a lyrical and musical tour-de-force.
In addition to Estrin’s celebrated songwriting and peerless blues harmonica playing, he and the band are among the most entertaining and colorful showmen around. Estrin’s signature streetwise vocals and hipster-cool look, Andersen’s eye-popping, off-the-cuff guitar pyrotechnics, Farrell’s mighty organ, piano and bass work and D’Mar’s dynamic, acrobatic drumming make every one of their live performances a must-see event. “People don’t go out to see people who look like themselves,” says Estrin. “They want to see something special. I was schooled in this business to be a showman, and that’s what you get when you come to see us perform. We know how to put on a show. I feel sorry for anyone who has to follow us.”
Estrin was schooled by some of the very best blues musicians on the West Coast. While still a teen, he was tutored by San Francisco’s famed musician (and pimp) Fillmore Slim. He was mentored by San Francisco’s legendary Rodger Collins and gigged with blues stars Lowell Fulson and Z.Z. Hill. Estrin moved to Chicago when he was 19 to work with Windy City bluesmen Johnny Young, Eddie Taylor, Sam Lay and John Littlejohn, and even jammed with Muddy Waters. He returned to California and continued to hone his craft. By the time he joined forces with jaw-dropping guitarist Little Charlie Baty and formed Little Charlie & The Nightcats in 1976—a band he would front for the next 30 years—Estrin was a seasoned performer with plenty of talent and a gift for writing killer original songs.
Upon Baty’s retirement from touring in 2008, Estrin, together with Farrell (a Nightcat since 2003), recruited high-flying guitar wunderkind Christoffer “Kid” Andersen and formed Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. With Kid onboard, the band quickly became a worldwide favorite with blues fans as well as with critics and radio programmers. “Kid’s fearless on the guitar,” says Estrin. “He’s really the only guy who could fit in with us.” With an uninhibited style that perfectly meshed with Estrin’s wildly imaginative songs, the new band charged out of the gate with Twisted in 2009, following up with One Wrong Turn in 2012, You Asked For It—Live! in 2014, Groovin’ In Greaseland in 2016 and Contemporary in 2019. Each album is its own treasure chest full of memorable songs and white-hot playing. According to the UK’s Blues & Rhythm, “Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have crafted an instantly identifiable sound. They serve up insightful, original blues combined with tough rock ’n’ roll. This band is superb.”
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have performed at festivals and concert stages from San Francisco to Chicago to New York, and everywhere in between, and have toured the United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, Israel and even Estonia and Russia. The band has twice won the coveted Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year. Additionally, Estrin has won Blues Music Awards for Song Of The Year, Traditional Male Blues Artist and for Instrumentalist—Harmonica.
The Chicago Sun-Times declares, “These are serious musicians having a hotter than hot good time. It’s tough to stay in your seat when Estrin and his musical cohorts get cooking.” As No Depression says, “This is a band that always delivers the goods.”

Kick-Off to Summer
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Ruggles Park, 756 Locust Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
2026-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Sunday, May 31, 2026
$91 Advance | $96 Day of show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 3pm | Show 4pm
Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen and record, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, all gems that, through his voice, defined a generation. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”, “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Silhouettes”, “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”, “Wonderful World”, “Just A Little Bit Better”, “There’s A Kind of Hush”, “A Must To Avoid”, “Listen People”, “No Milk Today” “The End of the World” “Leaning On A Lamp Post”, and “Dandy”. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million records. In all, fourteen singles and seven albums went gold.

Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Noone currently performs over 200 concerts a year. He consistently plays to sold-out venues, and his admirers span the generations. Today’s teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965, prompting VH1 to select Noone as their viewers’ choice for the “Sexiest Artist of the Year”. There is no doubt that Peter Noone’s extraordinary talent, disarming wit, handsome features, and compelling stage presence will continue to delight fans of all ages, for a long, long time to come.

Winter & Spring Senior Socials
2026-05-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720

Black & White Gala
2026-05-23 17:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00 | Venus de Milo, Swansea
This event is a semi-formal to formal occasion. There will be live music by James Gagne from 5-8 followed by DJ Michael Alan 8-midnight. There will also be local business vendor booth set up. Tickets are on sale now!

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Saint James Irish Pub, 91 Purchase Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
General knowledge trivia with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes!

Spring Girl Scout Workshops
2026-05-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721
TICKETS

oin us for our Spring 2026 Girl Scout workshop.

February 22, 2026 Junior Space Science Investigator– Join us at Battleship Cove as we venture through our Solar System and beyond, and see that space is even bigger than you may have imagined. Girl Scouts will learn about our Solar System and the distance between planets. Additionally, because the planets are never alone in the night sky, Girl Scouts will learn about the stars above them and how sailors used the stars throughout the last centuries to navigate at night. Open to Juniors. Junior: Space Science Investigator Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-space-science…

March 8, 2026 Cadette Comic Artist & Finding Common Ground– Join us at Battleship Cove as we combine the world of comics and the world of democracy into one worship! Girl Scouts will learn about what makes each person special and different and how they can use their differences to tell a story. Just like Wonder Woman and Captain America, everyone has a conflict they must face and resolve. Girl Scouts will work as a team and create a story board comic book strip that would have been used in a magazine, newspaper, etc. and discuss with one another how they would have incorporated major life events into their artistic work. Open to Cadettes. Cadette: Comic Artist and Find the Common Ground Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/cadette-comic-artist…

March 22, 2026 Daisy Craft & Tinker and Mechanical Engineering Model Car– Join us at Battleship Cove as we race through the history of automobiles and how they function. Furthermore, Girl Scouts will learn about how different surfaces can impact their design. Can they take what they have learned and race their model car on the ultimate track? Open to Daisy Girl Scouts. Daisy Craft and Tinker and Daisy Mechanical Engineering: Model Car Badges are included. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/daisy-craft-tinker-and…

April 12, 2026 Brownie Making Games and Create & Innovate– Join us at Battleship Cove as we learn about the history of board games and what it takes to create your own. Did you know that Battleship Cove can have upwards of 500 people visit us in a single day? Do you think you have what it takes to create a new game that can be used for one of our various education programs and engage the public to further explore our museum? Open to Brownies. Brownie Create and Innovate and Brownie Making Games Badges included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/brownie-making-games…

April 26, 2026 Junior Detective and Playing the Past– Join us at Battleship Cove as we combine the past and sleuthing into one workshop! Girl Scouts will learn about the fundamentals of becoming a detective and solve the “crime” that has taken place on the Battleship. But before the Girl Scouts can solve the mystery, they must become one with the time period and transform themselves into detectives from the 1940s! Open to Juniors. Junior: Playing the Past and Detective Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-detective-and…

May 3, 2026 Cadette Special Agent– Join us at Battleship Cove as we use our investigative minds to take on the role of a special agent. Girl Scouts will learn about the fundamentals of becoming a special agent and how that can involve psychology, law, and science to solve crimes. A visit to the Battleship that sounds fun and normal, comes to an abrupt halt when the Girl Scouts find themselves in the middle of a heist. Using their investigative skills, finding the clues, and interrogating staff, can they solve the crime and find what has been taken? Open to Cadettes. Cadette: Special Agent Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults– https://www.battleshipcove.org/even…/cadette-special-agent

May 17, 2026 Junior Create & Innovate and Mechanical Engineering Crane– Join us at Battleship Cove as we learn about the history of cranes and how heavy machinery shaped our country during the industrial age and during times of war. Use what you have learned to build your own crane and test it’s durability to get the job done! Open to Juniors. Junior Create and Innovate and Junior Mechanical Engineering: Crane Badges included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-create-innovate…

Community Block Party
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720

Homeschool Day
2026-05-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721
Join us for our 2025-2026 school year homeschool days.

Check out our website for the schedule of workshops and timing.

**Advanced ticket purchase required

Amy Helm
2026-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Thursday, May 14, 2026
$55 Advance | $57 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

The Narrows Center’s 2,500th Show

Amy Helm has quietly become one of the most treasured multi-generational live musicians and best kept secrets as a singer, songwriter, and performer. She’s now touring her critically acclaimed album Silver City.

The album draws inspiration from varied stories of womanhood in all of its complexities: a young fan struggling with substance abuse, a rural ancestor who was married off, a teen reeling from her first heartache, and Helm’s own life as a single mother and hard-touring singer. The songs blend the folk twang of Helm’s childhood with gospel and soul.
Amy carries a storied “musician’s musician” reputation. The grammy-award winning producer and daughter of Levon Helm has an extensive musical pedigree. Amy embodies an authentic live musical tradition in her solo work and with the Helm Family Midnight Ramble, which carries on her father’s legacy.

Susan Rice
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Narrows Comedy Series
Saturday, May 9, 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Susan Rice, was recently featured in Vulture Magazine for her widely popular appearance on Don’t Tell Comedy, that garnered over 1 millions views. Susan has made appearance on ABC, NBC, Hbo, Showtime, and comedy central. Moving to Los Angeles in 1986 brought Television credits and allowed her to open for comics like Jerry Seinfeld, Rich Shydner, Paula Poundstone, and recently Maria Bamford & Arsenio Hall. In the last 10 years, Rice has found her niche in fundraising and organizing charity events such as the first-ever St. Johns Comedy Festival held in her own neighborhood of N. Portland. It will help bring laughter back and promote local small businesses.

Louisiana Calling with The Sonny Landreth Band and The Iguanas
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Following up on last year’s sold-out shows and standing ovations across the country, the deep roots caravan of Cajun slide guitar wiz Sonny Landreth and New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers The Iguanas advances into the new year. This perfect pairing is irresistible, and both bands are firing on all cylinders.
With Louisiana calling, you have to answer.

John Doe & David Lowery
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, May 2, 2026
$47 Advance | $49 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Punk and indie-rock collide for a special evening with John Doe of X and David Lowery of Cracker. As co-founder and bassist of X, John Doe helped define the sound of late-’70s Los Angeles punk, releasing six albums and carrying the band’s fiercely poetic, roots-infused spirit forward for nearly five decades, while also building a prolific solo career and appearing in more than 50 films and television projects. David Lowery, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, has spent over 40 years shaping the indie-rock and alt-country landscape with iconic songs and a string of gold and platinum records, alongside his work as a producer, educator, and outspoken advocate for artists’ rights.

About John Doe:
John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked as a roofer, aluminum siding mechanic, and ran a poetry reading series. Ms. Meyers was his landlord in the rural black community of Simpsonville , MD.
John met Exene Cervenka at the Venice poetry workshop Nov 1976 and he started working with Billy Zoom around the same time. When DJ Bonebrake joined X in mid-1977 the line up was complete. They released six studio records, five or six singles and one live record from 1978-1993. Five of X’s records have been re-issued along with two compilations. The Unheard Music documents their lives and progress as a band from 1980-83. In 2009 the film was included in the Sundance UCLA Archive of greatest films of all time. They appeared several times on American Bandstand, Solid Gold and David Letterman. As one of the last original punk rock bands standing, they continue to tour. The day that X played a free noontime concert in Fullerton, CA, they caused Orange County’s greatest high school truancy rate to date.
In 1988 John started a family and lived in the Tehachapi Mountains, near the “Grapevine” of Highway 5, which separates southern and central California. He has recorded 8 solo records w/ numerous renowned singers and players, more recently including Patty Griffin, Dan Auerbach, Aimee Mann, Don Was, Kathleen Edwards and Greg Liesz. He has appeared in over 50 films and television productions, with some of his most notable roles in Road House, Georgia, Roadside Prophets, Great Balls of Fire, Pure Country and Roswell. He continues to act these days but more sporadically as his touring schedule has become more demanding.
Other musical side projects include work with the Knitters, Jill Sobule and The Sadies. He continues to write poetry and has even taught workshops from time to time. He currently lives north of San Francisco, California.
About David Lowery:
David Lowery is best known as the singer-songwriter and frontman for the two acclaimed bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven over the last four decades. He’s been revered in leading the charge of the indie-rock movement with the formation of CVB in the early ’80s, spawning such absurdist, left-field pop-rock gems as “Take The Skinheads Bowling,” “The Day That Lassie Went To The Moon” and “(I Was Born In A) Laundromat,” among countless others over the course of their nine studio albums together.
After the initial break-up of CVB in 1990 (or as one New York media outlet phrased it “Camper Van Beethoven didn’t explode like Fleetwood Mac when they broke up, they dissolved like a urinal cake”), Lowery hooked up with guitarist and friend Johnny Hickman and formed Cracker – a band that successfully melded rock with country – and proved to be one of the small handful of acts in the early ’90s to help spearhead the then burgeoning alt-county scene (grunge rock be damned). Cracker quickly blew up, scoring three Top 10 alternative/rock radio hits, as well as garnering two platinum and two gold albums. They’ve gone onto release nine studio albums, along with several live and compilation LPs.
In addition, Lowery has also produced a number of albums for acclaimed acts such as The Counting Crows and Sparklehorse. He also founded Sound of Music Studios in Richmond, VA with John Morand. This long running endeavor has produced tracks from artists as wide ranging as D’Angelo and Gwar.
In 2011 Lowery began teaching in the Music Business Certificate program at Terry College, University of Georgia in Athens, GA. In 2018 he received his doctorate from the Institute for Higher Education at UGA, and a year later he was appointed Senior Lecturer.
In 2012 Lowery started writing for www.thetrichordist.com. This blog examines Artists’ Rights in the digital age. He has become an outspoken critic of Silicon Valley and its aggressive attacks on artists and other content creators. Three of Lowery’s pieces went viral, “Letter to Emily White Intern at NPR All Songs Considered,” “Meet the New Boss, Worse than the Old Boss?,” as well as “My Song Got Played on Pandora 1 Million Times and All I Got Was $16.89, Less Than What I Make From a Single T-Shirt Sale!” He has also testified to U.S. Congress twice on behalf of artists, and penned an op-ed for Politico concerning copyright reform that was entered into the congressional record by North Carolina Representative Mel Watt. In 2014 Lowery was named a “Global IP Champion” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2015 he launched a pair of class actions alleging major streaming services had failed to properly license and account to independent songwriters. In 2017 Spotify settled for $112 million. Five years later he was awarded the American Eagle Award by The National Music Council putting him in the same company as Kris Kristofferson, Clive Davis and Quincy Jones, among others.
After all these years both Cracker and CVB are still active, as the former will be hitting the road in support of their recently released album Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective (a 3-LP vinyl set featuring a collection of re-recordings, demos, outtakes, collaborations, and live tracks that presents an alternate history of the band). And Camper Van Beethoven will be performing two very special 40th Anniversary shows at The Fillmore in San Francisco on April 26th and 27th, 2025, four decades after releasing their genre-bending debut LP Telephone Free Landslide Victory.
David will also be releasing his new 28-track solo album Fathers, Sons and Brothers early this summer. This is his musical autobiography, celebrating his youth, family, friends and the highs and lows of his lengthy 40-year career in the music business. This 3-LP vinyl and 2-CD set combines three of David’s previously online-only released autobiographical solo albums, In The Shadow of the Bull, Leaving Key Member Clause, and Vending Machine, and also includes four new previously unreleased songs, as well as four newly re-recorded tracks.

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, May 1, 2026
$36 Advance | $38 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is stepping into the spotlight. After several years of wowing audiences as the fiddler for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, the 2x IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year is striking out on her own – fronting a band for the first time and bringing her voice to the forefront. Known for her fiery fiddle playing and pure, rootsy singing, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ debut vocal album ‘I Built A World’ earned her a Grammy nomination this past February, and American Songwriter calls her “a world-class fiddler with a golden voice.”
Now, as her own entry in bluegrass history expands from celebrated instrumentalist to bandleader and front woman, Bronwyn isn’t just crafting a career in the image of genre greats like Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas; she’s bringing them along for the ride. Both Bush and Douglas are featured as players on I Built a World, and they’re not the only of Bronwyn’s musically-inclined pals and heroes to make an appearance on this star studded album.
Keith-Hynes’ music blends high octane bluegrass sensibilities with the soul of country and American Roots music. Backed by a powerhouse group of Nashville musicians hand picked from her tight-knit community, Keith-Hynes represents the next generation of top tier bluegrass musicians, who will be appreciated for generations to come. With a career that has already spanned collaborations with some of the biggest names in acoustic music, Bronwyn is now forging her own path—bringing her undeniable talent to audiences in a whole new way.

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Fall River music lovers, you’re invited to a special night with Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for live entertainment. Join us Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM for an evening that feels like a hometown tradition.
Known for her razor-clean fiddle lines and soulful phrasing, Bronwyn brings country/folk to life with precision, warmth, and stories that linger long after the last note.
The Narrows Center offers an intimate, listener-friendly room with great sightlines, easy access, and a welcoming vibe that makes every seat feel close to the stage.
Don’t miss Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Fall River—secure your tickets now and come be part of a memorable night at Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Narrows Center For The Arts.

Pure Dance with Ballet RI
2026-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center At BCC, 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
On April 25th at 7pm and April 26th at 1:30pm, Ballet Rhode Island makes its first-ever appearance at Bristol Community College, bringing the contemporary ballet program Pure Dance to the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center! Tickets here.
Striking contrast and kinetic beauty define Pure Dance, a bold celebration of what ballet can be today – athletic, expressive, and deeply human. Designed for both first-time dancegoers and seasoned audiences, the program offers a dynamic journey through contemporary ballet that highlights the moving body as both instrument and storyteller.
From the effervescent brilliance of George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, to the meditative intimacy of Christopher Wheeldon’s Liturgy, to the raw contemporary pulse of Yury Yanowsky’s Fading Creatures, Pure Dance reveals ballet as an art form that is alive, relevant, and accessible. Set to gorgeous music and performed by Ballet RI’s professional artists, this unforgettable experience is just a short drive away, and an open invitation to come along for the ride.
Following each performance, audiences are invited to stay for a Meet the Ballerina experience, offering a rare opportunity to connect directly with the artists, ask questions, and gain insight into the creative process behind the performance. These post-show conversations are designed to break down barriers, welcome curiosity, and deepen the audience’s connection to the art form.
Ballet Rhode Island continues to evolve through innovation, connection, and a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement. This inspiring program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Bank Five, a partner dedicated to uplifting local communities and fostering long-term growth across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through this partnership, discounted tickets are available for Bristol Community College students, ensuring continued accessibility to the arts.
Now in the midst of its bold 48th season, Ballet Rhode Island performs across six theaters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, offering 54 opportunities to experience the power of dance. Season 48 reflects Ballet RI’s continued growth as a leading voice in the performing arts throughout New England.
Discover the movement that starts at home and soars across the region. Step away from the screen, into the theater, and experience ballet as it is today, vibrant, welcoming, and alive, with Pure Dance.
“Through bold partnerships, deep community connection, and fearless artistic innovation, we’re building a new future for ballet.”
— Kathleen Breen Combes, Artistic Executive Director, Ballet Rhode Island
For more information and to purchase tickets to Pure Dance, visit
www.balletri.org/season-48-performances/
