Moon Hollow w/ Amy McIntire
High energy folk, Americana, bluegrass, alt-country & early jazz music! And also some heartbreaking banjo balladry!
Vern's Instrumental Extravaganza / Tribus
Two wild guitar outfits skipping across genres, Vern utilizes a prog approach, while Tribus takes a more improvised route!
Cecilia Zabala w/ Marisol Zilske
Zabala brings a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Latin America, interpreted with sensitivity and virtuosity. Marisol returns!
Delicate Steve w/ Modern Fools
Singular guitarist, songwriter, and legendary collaborator, Delicate Steve comes to Nova. Indie / country gang Modern Fools open!
Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp
This phenomenal 12 piece band mixes minimalism, punk, Kraut rock, Moondog and pretty much anything that pleases them!
Mutual Aid Open Mic!
Keene Mutual Aid is hosting an open mic! Sign up in advance via the link in this event page, and make a donation to support all they do!
Peter Mulvey w/ McGettigan & Gilbert
Peter Mulvey rolls up to Nova on his annual autumn bicycle tour! Peterborough folk angel Suzanne McGettigan and Larry Gilbert open!
Princess Kikou w/ Sonido Mal Maïz
Join us for some seriously soulful world music, and be ready to dance!
Stephen Brodsky & Adam McGrath w/ Audrey Ryan & Taylor Paradis
The gentlemen from Cave In return for a night of acoustic music! Boston's Audrey Ryan and our very own Taylor Paradis open!
Burst & Bloom Variety Show!
Our seacoast friends from the record label Burst & Bloom are bringing this sweet night of music, magic, and comedy to us!
The Thing in the Spring SUNDAY Pass
This is one heck of a sendoff; experimental rock, jazz, and singer/songwriters of the upper echelon.
The Thing in the Spring SATURDAY (NOVA ONLY)
A wild survey of punk bands from around the country, Speedy Ortiz headlines the Nova portion of the day!
The Thing in the Spring SATURDAY PASS (ALL DAY)
A wild survey of punk bands from around the country, and a punk rock marching band, all capped off with Stephen Malkmus and Mirah???? It’s true.
The Thing in the Spring FRIDAY PASS
Friday is for jazz, classical, and shoegaze! Presented with our friends at Monadnock Music!
The Thing in the Spring WEEKEND PASS
Three days and over 30 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including a very special show at the Colonial Theatre featuring Stephen Malkmus & Mirah!
Murphys Blues Orchestra w/ Jon Braught
The gang is back, from all the corners of the Keene music scene! It's a Blues Orchestra!
William Tyler w/ Jake McKelvie & Frozen Corn
American guitar workman William Tyler brings a solo set to Nova with our old pal Jake McKelvie and wmass freak chillers Frozen Corn!
The Gaslight Tinkers w/ Miles Hewitt
Spring is here when the Gaslight Tinkers are making folks move! Join us for a lively night of friends. Miles Hewitt is in town to open!
Dead Gowns w/ Rick Rude & Footings
Genevieve Beaudoin returns to Keene with her lush outfit, Dead Gowns. Seacoast darlings Rick Rude will be here, as well as Footings!
Honkytonk Night w/ the Rear Defrosters
The Defrosters are rolling up for another round of classic country and western!
TAKAAT (of Mdou Moctar) w/ Rick Maguire (from Pile)
Mdou Moctar's rhythm section loosed upon the world?? Inspired by punk and post punk, with amps cranked to 11: yes. With Rick from Pile too!
Thanya Iyer w/ Michael Roberts & the Woods Vehicle
Electro-acoustic dream night with Montreal songwriter and innovator Thanya Iyer, and Mike Roberts with his new band, the Woods Vehicle!
Zoh Amba Sun Ensemble w/ David Ross Quintet
A momentous evening awaits you: devotional hymns, avant-garde energy music, jazz guitar, and new music from Tennessee, NYC, and Keene!
Jatoba w/ Splatter
A night of two tight bands at the top of their game: local gents who sound anything but, and a ripping KSC supergroup. A must see night!
Hiroya Tsukamoto w/ James Parison
The mindbending guitar work and storytelling of Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Nova. Our good friend James Parison opens; it'll be sweet!
Open Mic Night / Mutual Aid Benefit
Keene Mutual Aid is hosting an open mic! Sign up in advance via the link in this event page, and make a donation to help them out!
mssv: mike baggetta + stephen hodges + mike watt w/ Landowner
mssv is a post-genre power trio featuring some of the most amazing musicians on earth, with our favorite wmass band, Landowner! UNMISSABLE
Chodus w/ Coffin Flop & Carton
Three killer local(ish) bands made of sweetheart punks! We have earplugs, just bring your ears!
Glenn Jones w/ Liam Grant & Helen Hummel Trio
A night of gorgeous guitar, featuring zen shredder GLENN JONES!
Splendid Torch w/ Dinger
Americana & Indie rock have more in common than you might think! Come out and be part of a living ven diagram!
The Greys w/ Tumbletoads (Rescheduled from 2/15)
The Greys are an indie / soul / art / rock band from western Mass! They're great and Tumbletoads are opening up! We believe you will dance.
Bluegrass Night w/ Mr. Bill!
Join us for a night of bluegrass with John Meehan and friends!
Charlie Chronopoulos w/ Midnight Betty
Lowell crooner and country music wizard Charlie Chronopoulos is back at Nova! The killer duo of Midnight Betty opens!
GEORGE w/ David Kontak
John Hollenbeck's incredible futuristic jazz quartet descends upon Nova! David Kontak, the Wizard of Concord emerges from his basement lab!
Mary Elizabeth Remington w/ Darling Hill & Jasmine Bete-Mitchell
MER's handmade music brings us back to the Hammond Song and it's a calming sweet balm. Darling Hill & Jasmine Bete-Mitchell open!