Narrows Center for the Arts

Friday, April 10, 2026 $50 Advance | $52 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Great artists take the pulse of their times. In his half-century as a street-level social observer and scaldingly honest songwriter, blues-rock’s resilient icon Walter Trout has never told his fans what to think, how to feel, where to stand politically, or what to scrawl on their protest placards. But in an era when his home nation – and the wider world – is ripping at the seams over the battlelines of modern life, the iconic US bluesman’s hard-rocking new album, Sign Of The Times, is the primal scream and pressure valve we all desperately need. “I wanted to convey the anger and angst going on in the world,” explains the 74-year-old. “For me, writing these songs is therapy. They’re not just about what’s happening out there, but how it affects you in your head. Sign Of The Times just became the obvious title…” Right now, it feels like the amps have barely cooled from 2024’s Broken (“That record debuted on Billboard at #1 – I was very, very pleased with that”). But the era-chronicling songs from Sign Of The Times wouldn’t wait, these urgent riffs flying off the guitarist’s fingers, assisted once again […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 $50 Advance | $52 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most distinctive and enduring voices.

Saturday, April 4, 2026$35 Advance | $37 Day of ShowDoors 7pm | Show 8pm    “An All-Star Tribute to Jazz Legend Duke Ellington” Jazz enthusiasts, prepare to be captivated by Boston Based  “The Ellington  Collective,”  an acclaimed jazz ensemble that pays  homage to the timeless  genius of Duke Ellington. This project features an exceptional lineup of jazz  heavyweights, blending their unique talents to breathe new life into Ellington’s  classic repertoire. Bob Freeman’s arrangements of these Duke Ellington classics  were originally done for saxophonist David Fathead Newman and had never  previously been performed live until the debut in 2025. The players have international profiles and an extensive set of credentials  performing with a who’s who of the jazz and American music world some of  which include: Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Nat Adderley, Bonnie Raitt, Kurt  Elling, Slide Hampton, Dave Liebman, Johnny Hartman, and Joe Pass. The BandLeading the charge in the horn section is internationally known recording artist, saxophonist, Dan Moretti, a versatile artist known for his dynamic tone and creative interpretations. He is joined by fellow saxophonist Greg Abate, whose powerful playing and bebop sensibilities bring an exciting edge to the ensemble. Trombonist Jeff Galindo adds his signature brass brilliance, […]

Friday, April 3, 2026 $43 Advance | $45 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Rock & blues guitar legend Gary Hoey is touring on his new album Avalanche, his first album since 2019. “Avalanche” on Wazoo Music Group (Hoey’s own label) features special guest Lita Ford on vocals on “You Know I Would” and Gary’s son, Ian Hoey, on “Summer’s Here” and “Dear Mama” which is a tribute to Gary’s mother. Gary says, “Avalanche is a return to my rock roots. It feels great to turn up the volume and have some fun. This album was a therapeutic album for me. I named the album “Avalanche” because sometimes life feels like one thing hits you after another. Hoey called on his old friends to help him record, Matt Scurfield (drums), AJ Pappas (bass), Ian Hoey (guitar), his niece Tayla Lemieux (background vocals). Hoey is hitting the road with his son, Ian Hoey. “I love to travel and see the fans after the show. And having my son Ian playing guitar by my side is a dream come true. We will be playing the new and the old classics, Hocus Pocus, Low Rider and more.” Hoey’s first break came in 1987 when […]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 $30 Advance | $32 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Opener: Kathleen Parks Band Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, during her tenure in Nashville she was a member of the GRAMMY-nominated, incredibly impactful distaff bluegrass band, Della Mae. Throughout her career she has traveled to nearly 30 countries around the world spreading musical diplomacy. Means is also one half of roots duo Sally & George with her husband and collaborator, Sol Driven Train’s Joel Timmons. With Timmons, Mary Lucey, and Billy Cardine, she co-founded another group, Lover’s Leap, a genre blurring, heart-led Americana band. Means is a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, with whom she gained her first GRAMMY win for their 2023 album, City of Gold. She’s also received more than a handful of awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for her work with Della Mae and Golden Highway. Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach […]