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July 10, 2014 12:00 AM
New Bedford Whaling Museum: Presents "Fado: The Soul of Portugal," July 18. Concert will feature award-winning Fado artist Rodrigo Costa Felix. Organized by the Portuguese/American cultural Exchange, Inc. For tickets or for information visit www.pacefado.com. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.
Summer Sound Series: Presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell on the Waterfront and around Downtown. Catch Sidewalk Sounds 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and Lunchtime Jazz at Custom House Square noon-1:30 p.m. Fridays. July 11, KG Express will perform; July 18, Johnny's Basement will perform. For information visit www.newbedford-ma.gov.
Acushnet Historical Society: Presents a concert from the Walk the Line Band, 1-3 p.m. July 20. Free concerts, donations welcome. The Long Plain museum, 1203 Main St., Acushnet.
Yidstock 2014: Four-day summer music festival presented by Yiddish Book Center (founded by New Bedford native Aaron Lansky), July 17-20. Featuring back-to-back concerts by the top names in klezmer. For more information or tickets visit yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock. Taking place at 1021 West St., Amherst.
Apponagansett Summer Concert Series: Presents Headcase, July 11; Over the Edge, July 16. $4 per person in advance or $5 per person at the gate, children under 12 free. Apponagansett Park, Dartmouth.
BAROQUE CONCERT: St. Aidan's Summer Concert, 7:30 p.m. July 16, offered by NBSO flutist Tim Macri and harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa. At the summer chapel, 188 Smith Neck Road, South Dartmouth. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic supper; beverages wil be provided. Admission is $10 at the door.
Running Brook Vineyard & Winery: Presents their local music and wine summer series 1-5 p.m. on select dates: July 13, South Coast Acoustic Trio; July 20, Midlife Crisis. Free, bring a picnic. (508) 985-1998. 335 Old Fall River Road, Dartmouth.
Duxbury Music Festival: A program of the South Shore conservatory, to take place July 20-Aug. 1. Opening concert, 6:30 p.m. July 20 with Mozart's "Sinfonia Concertante" performed. For information visit www.duxburymusicfestival.org. South Shore Conservatory, Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George St., Duxbury.
Drumfish Drumming Circle: Second Sundays at 7 p.m. Not a lesson, not a performance, but a rhythm celebration. All are welcome. For information, call (508) 992-7081 or visit www.drumfish.weebly.com. Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green St., Fairhaven.
Cape Cod Melody Tent: Presents Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m. July 11; Martina McBride, July 12; An evening with moe. 7 p.m. July 17; Extreme, 8 p.m. July 18; Comedian Mike Birbiglia, 8 p.m. July 19; The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute, 8 p.m. July 20. www.melodytent.org. (800) 514-3849. Hyannis.
Buzzards Bay MusicFest: Buzzards Bay Musicfest returns for its 18th year with concerts through July 13. Nationally prominent musicians will perform orchestral and chamber music with selections from Mozart, Danzi, Telemann, Brahms and Haydn, among others. Chamber music performances will be held July 13th and July 12th at 8 p.m. All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, visit buzzardsbaymusicfest.com 235 Front St., Marion.
Marion concert Band: To open its Friday evening concert series with "Movie and TV Themes," July 11. Concert will be held at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf, Front St., Marion.
Marion Police Brotherhood: The Marion Police Brotherhood is proud to bring an evening of music to the community with their annual Summer Concert at Silvershell Beach, 6 p.m. July 19. Opening the show will be local youth guitar master Aaron Norcross, Jr. followed by a set from Patrick Fitzsimmons. BonJourney, a Bon Jovi/Journey Tribute Concert will headline and close out the night's events. All show proceeds benefit the various charities supported by the Marion Police Brotherhood throughout the year. Tickets available by calling (508) 804-5352. Silvershell Beach, Front St., Marion.
Soule Homestead: 2014 Summer Concert Series continues with Anni Clark with Carlin Trip, 6 p.m. July 12; Pesky J. Nixon with The Lords of Leichtenstein, July 19. All shows family friendly. $10 tickets, 12 and under free. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner. For a full list of activities and more information, call (508) 947-6744 or visit www.soulehomestead.org. 46 Soule St., Middleboro.
Onset Beach Jazz Festival 2014: To be held at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell, 1-7 p.m. July 19. Featuring Grammy award nominee Elle Varner. 201 Onset Ave., Onset.
Cranberry Coast Concerts: "Mr. Showmanship: A Sparkling Grand Tribute to Lee Liberace," 7:30 p.m. July 10 at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro and 7 p.m. July 11 at Eastern Bank, Wareham; "A Celebration of Piano and Voice," 7:30 p.m. July 17 at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro, 7 p.m. July 18 at Eastern Bank, Wareham and 7 p.m. July 19,
Middleboro Public Library, Middleboro. For tickets and information visit www.cranberrycoastconcerts.com or call (508) 491-8888.
Westport Rivers Winery: Sunset Music Series every Friday 5-7 p.m. through September. Next concert, South Coast Acoustic Tribe, July 11; Red Eye Flight, July 18. Admission $10 per carload and beer, wine and SoCo local food will be served for a fee. Weather permitting. www.westportrivers.com. 417 Hixbride Road, Westport.
Rhode Island
Newport Concert Series: Presents Barenaked Ladies, July 18. Ticekts $29.50-$55.50. For information visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com. Newport Yachting Center, Newport.
Gospel Brunch and Concert: "Wade in the Water: A Celebration of African American Sacred Folk Song," 1-5 p.m. July 20. Presented by the Newport Restoration Foundation, southern-style brunch followed by a performance of a 65 member choir and live band. $55 brunch and concert, $20 children and under. Rain or shine. Taking place at Doris Duke's Newport Home, 680 Bellevue Ave., Newport.
Providence Performing Arts Center: Presents Beck, 8 p.m. July 26. Tickets $45-$75. For Tickets, call (401) 421-2787 or visit www.ppacri.org. 220 Weybosset St., Providence, RI.
SandyWoods Center for the arts: Concert featuring Jim McGrath, 8 p.m. July 11; Open Mic every Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. hosted by Chris Farias. For tickets and more information to all events visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton.
Boston
2014 Rock and Blues Concert Cruise: Presents Brothers McCann and Baker Thomas Band, 2 p.m. July 20. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of show. www.rockandbluescruise.com. Boston Harbor, Boston.