A People's History of North American Music
The founder of Mississippi Records comes to Keene with this amazing presentation; psychic sounds by Corum too!
Wolfman Jack Play Primal Dead!
We have finally got legendary Grateful Dead conduits Wolfman Jack coming to Nova Arts!
The Ladybug Transistor w/ Lightheaded & Kendra
Late 90s indie pop maestros are touring to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album The Albemarle Sound!
Mirah w/ Footings
The miraculous and prolific Mirah is coming to Keene! Footings opens!
Honkytonk w/ the Rear Defrosters // Stay Work Play Edition!
Stay Work Play, the Greater Monadnock Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Freitag Marketing are presenting this edition of Honkytonk Night! And that means it’s FREE!
Hug the Dog w/ Super Bug
This is a good old fashioned rock and roll show folks, come on out to hear some original tunes by Hug the Dog and Super Bug!
Last Minute Larry Holiday Arts Market
Last Minute Larry is back! Our annual arts market is 12/22!!
Bluegrass Night w/ Mr. Bill featuring Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team
Mr. Bill featuring Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team!
Trevor Robinson & Johnny Gifford / Helen Rose / Caitlin Wilder
A whole wild night of some great songwriters from Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire!
Haley Fohr & Bill Nace w/ Jordan Sand
Nuance and blaring await: Haley Fohr (Circuit des Yeux) & Bill Nace (Body/Head), with New York's Jordan Sand on bass and voice opening.
New Sphere
An evening celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk, with Titus Abbott and crew!
Dub Apocalypse w/ Green Lion Crew
It's a Roots Reggae night! Join us as we welcome Dub Apocalypse and Green Lion Crew!
Murphys Blues Explosion / Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Jim Murphy has pulled together a supergroup - don't miss the fireworks; Rachel Sumner & her band are back after wowing Keene in December!
Honkytonk w/ the Rear Defrosters
Nova Arts' house band is back and ready to sing you out of your seats!
Myrtle Street Klezmer!
An ecstatic exploration into the past, present, and future of klezmer – the traditional celebratory music of the Ashkenazi Jews.
Peter Mulvey w/ Liza Constable RESCHEDULED (Copy)
Folk journeyman Peter Mulvey comes to Keene! Guitarist / singer Liza Constable opens. THIS SHOW IS WAS RESCHEDULED FROM 2/2; Tickets will be honored for this date!
SPAR(K) Meet & Greet w/ Olivia DelGandio
Join us in welcoming the new SPAR(K) artist in residence, Olivia DelGandio! All are welcome, and it's free!
Nova Comedy: Wolfgang Hunter w/ Aaron Ransom, Ethan Mead, & Leanne Horvath
Join us for the last comedy night of 2024! Leanne Horvath curates some killer folks from around New England and New York. She also hosts!
Lori Goldston / Kath Bloom w/ Jake McKelvie
We present to you a rare and tender evening of some truly sweet music.
Kimaya Diggs w/ Dragonfly
We're happy to welcome back western Mass singer / shredder / songwriter Kimaya Diggs! Local buds Dragonfly open!
Stelth Ulvang w/ Seàn Barna & Marisol Zilske
The Lumineers' Stelth Ulvang lands in Keene??!! Seàn Barna and our own Marisol Zilske open!
Road Songs: Spirited Readings & Live Jazz
Join Will Mullen as he reads from his book Anywhere But Here: A 1980s Road Story, accompanied by the Brian Quinn Trio!
Jason Anderson w/ Jak Mikal Thomas & AJ Coletti
The most endearing and heartfelt songwriter of the exponential underground, Jason Anderson returns to Keene with two sweet local openers.
Steve Gunn w/ Geologist & Blue Cactus
Innovative guitarist Steve Gunn comes to the Nova stage! Animal Collective's Geologist & cosmic country wolves Blue Cactus open!
Radically Rural Afterparty w/ Mr. Bill Bluegrass Band
We are combining two of our favorite local endeavors: Radically Rural & the Mr. Bill Bluegrass Band! All are welcome!
Dean Johnson w/ Silvie’s Okay
Seattle singer/songwriter Dean Johnson is a rare treat in this world. Help us welcome him to Keene. Country killers Silvie's Okay opens!
Jolie Holland w/ Jon Braught & Sofi + Alice
Jolie Holland is on tour and we are thrilled to have her back to Nova Arts! Our own Jon Braught opens with Belgian musicians Sofi & Alice on board as well!
Unfretted: Indian Strings in Conversation w/ Deep Seize
A colorful story of Indian string music featuring the chitravina, violin, and mrdangam. Our friends Deep Seize from Brattleboro open!
Party of the Sun / SPRY
Mellow vibes both cool and deep, get submerged in a New England river of sound.
Honkytonk Night w/ the Rear Defroster
Michael Roberts is back from an almost year-long sabbatical, and we can't wait to welcome the whole band back to Keene!
Nova Comedy: Shafi Hossain, Mike Mancusi, Leanne Horvath
The comedy nights are always a blast! Leanne Horvath books dynamic and exciting evenings that hearken back to Evening at the Improv!
Sun Ra Arkestra w/ special guest Helen Gillet
This is an unparalleled opportunity to see a wonder of the modern world: Marshall Allen leading the Sun Ra Arkestra!
Cecilia Zabala w/ Wendy Eisenberg, Mari Maurice, & Ryan Sawyer
Join us as we welcome back a couple of otherworldy guitarists: Cecilia Zabala from Argentina and Wendy Eisenberg from NYC.
Madou Sidiki Diabaté & Salif Bamakora / Princess Kikou
Join us for an exciting night west African music! We'll start off with a couple of Kora masters, and move into something you can dance to!
Ezra Holloway / Cozy Throne
We've got a couple of younger bands in the house for this one!