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Thursday, Sept. 27

It's Rhythm and class at Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. The band Rhythm will be performing at 8 p.m. Have a drink and enjoy the music. For more information call (978) 345-5734 or visit www.destare. com.

Local acoustic artist John Nickerson will be performing at Classics Piano Bar, Central Plaza, Leominster at 8:30 p.m. Nickerson has been performing music for over 15 years and brings energy and skill to the stage, performing a large variety of songs from the 1950s to today as well as original material. Check out Nickerson's new CD "In Touch" and find out more about Nickerson at myspace.com/johnnickerson.

Friday, Sept. 28

Local acoustic artist Chris Reddy will be performing at 74 Parker St., Gardner from 8 to midnight. Reddy performs original and cover material in acoustic performances around New England. Utilizing loop station technology and a gist for going deep in the playlist, his performances offer a new direction in solo performance. For more information visit www.chrisreddy. com.

Local acoustic artist John Nickerson will be performing at Liberty Tavern, High Street in Clinton at 9 p.m. Nickerson has been performing music for over 15 years and brings energy and skill to the stage, performing a large variety of songs from the 1950s to today as well as original material. Check out Nickerson's new CD "In Touch" and find out more about Nickerson at myspace.com/johnnickerson.

Saturday, Sept. 29

The Fitchburg-based band TheFranks will be performing at The Brickyard, 74 Maple St., Baldwinville at 9 p.m. The- Franks are a high-energy maelstrom featuring the groove of funk and the rhythms of reggae built upon a rock foundation. Their fresh sound and commanding lead vocals have gained theFranks recognition from Boston to New York. For more information visit thefranksmusic.com.

Ken Macy will be performing at Hooligans, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg at 10 p.m. Macy mixes rock, blues and funk into his original music, playing with the attitude that "music is life." Having produced two solo CDs, "Beginnings" and "What If …" Macy's ballads and originals are not to be missed. For more information visit myspace.com/kenmacy.

Sunday, Sept. 30

Local acoustic artist Thelma Brooks will be performing an acoustic set at Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg at 7 p.m. Enjoy the atmosphere and pizzazz of Destare while listening to this wonderful musical performance. For more information call (978) 345-5734 or visit www. destare.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Visit Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg for a night of Jazz with Wil Darcangelo and Band Beginning at 8 p.m. Darcangelo's voice has been compared to Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. For more information call (978) 345-5734 or visit www.destare.com.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Local acoustic artist Chris Reddy will be performing at The Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens from 7 to 10 p.m. Reddy performs original and cover material in acoustic performances around New England. Utilizing loop station technology and a gist for going deep in the playlist, his performances offer a new direction in solo performance. For more information visit www.chrisreddy.com.

Friday, Oct. 5

Local acoustic artist Chris Reddy will be performing at McNally's Grill & Pub, 88 Sargent Rd. Westminster. Reddy performs original and cover material in acoustic performances around New England. Utilizing loop station technology and with a gist for going deep in the play list, his performances offer a new direction in solo performance. For more information visit www.chrisreddy.com.