Music Events in Portsmouth

Ring in the season with Jon McLaughlin: Home for the Holidays, an evening of music, stories, and holiday cheer. Jon returns to the stage with his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting, masterful piano playing, and soaring vocals for a festive, one-of-a-kind concert. McLaughlin will perform a mix of original holiday songs, classic Christmas favorites, and fan-favorite hits from his celebrated career, which began with his 2007 major-label debut Indiana and has since included chart-topping releases, national tours, and film and television appearances. Gather your family and friends for an evening that’s sure to become a new holiday tradition! T.3 is supporting Jon McLaughlin for his “Home for the Holidays” show! This viral a cappella trio of Broadway performers has taken the world by storm. Known for their powerhouse vocals and creative arrangements, they blend pop classics and Broadway hits with the harmony of three friends making music together.

Eric Lewis, also known as ELEW, is an acclaimed pianist and innovator. A native of Camden, New Jersey, he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition in 1999 and toured with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, and Roy Hargrove. ELEW redefined jazz by blending piano techniques with rock elements, creating a unique style called "Rockjazz." He's known for his bold reinterpretations of songs by artists like Nirvana and Coldplay. In addition to his music career, ELEW is a prominent DJ and creator of "Piano Turntablism," where he merges live piano with DJ techniques, bringing a high-energy, crossover experience to events worldwide. With a rich legacy of performances and innovations, including his signature "Counterbop" technique, ELEW continues to captivate global audiences with his dynamic fusion of jazz, rock, and electronic music.

The Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock-and-roll/Americana powerhouse from Maine, known for their high-energy shows and relentless touring since forming in 2009. Blending alt-country, roots rock, classic country, and psychedelic influences, they've crafted a sound that's as eclectic as it is unmistakably their own. Texas Hill Country Explore hails them as "New England's wildly eclectic crew of genre rebels," while Bill Copeland Music News praises their "authentic roots rock" and mythic, story-driven songwriting. Beloved for their explosive live performances, the band has brought their genre-spanning sound to top venues and festivals across the country, sharing bills with The Turnpike Troubadours, Blackberry Smoke, Robert Earl Keen, Molly Hatchet, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and more. The Mallett Brothers Band: Luke Mallett (vocals, guitar), Will Mallett (vocals, guitar), Nick Leen (bass), Andrew Martelle (vocals, fiddle, mandolin, guitar), and Brian Higgins (drums).