The five-piece Larsen Band, which will perform at Pilgrim Memorial Park on August 7, is led by guitarist Lars Chappell. But he’s backed up by some of the best musicians on the South Shore. They’ll play a nearly all original set ranging from Americana, country, pop, to R&B/soul. Add in a few covers, impassioned vocals, searing guitar solos, a driving rhythm section, and the waterfront should be rocking.
Chappell grew up in Marshfield and came from a musical family. His dad and brother’s guitars were around in the house when he was young, and he took notice. He started taking music lessons when he was young. By 7th grade, during a school performance, Chappell took a slap bass solo that brought the house down. He was hooked.
And kids, take note: “Having music lessons early on can really make a difference,” he says.
Chappell’s guitar heroes included Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen, BB King Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Duane Allman. He’s played in a variety of venues across the country, from Florida to Hawaii.
Chappell, 31, has recently released his first album, “Club Americana.” It was a gratifying experience.
“After playing other people’s music for a long time, it was nice to produce my own songs,” he says. “I got to play multiple instruments and sing sincere, heartfelt, lyrics that came from and about me. I’m really proud of it.”
Larsen will perform as part of the Project Arts free concert series. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
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August 7
Get in the mood as the Spire Center presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The 17-member band, on a national tour, will perform big band music hits, including “In the Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42 and you can get them here.
Wednesday Walks at Mass Audubon Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary. During this weekly hour-and-a-half event, you can find out about the sanctuary’s successful wetlands restoration during a two-mile hike. You will get to see the sanctuary’s native plant and animal species. No registration required. Meet at 60 Beaver Dam Road at 10 a.m. For more information, go here.
August 8
Plimoth Patuxet Museums presents guitarist Mike McHugh as part of its ongoing summer Thursday night series, The Best Night of the Week. In addition to listening to music, you are encouraged to take walks along the ground’s winding paths, enjoy lawn games, or eat wood-fired pizza at this family-friendly event. Admission for children 12 and under and Plimoth Patuxet Members is free. Otherwise, you pay general museum admission, and prices vary. For tickets, go here.
L. Knife & Son hosts the free Thursday Concert Series at the Pilgrim Memorial Park Amphitheater on Plymouth’s waterfront. From 7 to 9 p.m. at 79 Water St.
August 9
The Spire Center presents musical prodigy, singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and band leader Grace Kelly. With 14 acclaimed albums and sold-out concerts under her belt, Kelly has taken the jazz world by storm. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42 and you can get them here.
Aug 10
The 5th Annual 2024 Plymouth Public Library Arts and Crafts Festival will include original and handcrafted canvas art, sculpture, woodwork, glass creations, fabric art, pottery, fashion, jewelry, and metalwork created by more than 75 regional artists. There will be live music, face painters, on-site demonstrations and even an alpaca. Food and beer will be available as well. All proceeds go to support the Plymouth Public Library Foundation. The event is at the library at 132 South St., on August 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go here.
The Spire Center presents Greg Hawkes with Boston band Eddie Japan performing the music of The Cars. Hawkes became famous as the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band, and he’s got a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame membership to prove it. The Cars blended pop melodies with art music inclinations in the late ‘70s and well into the ‘80s. Hawkes’s synth playing was a cornerstone of the band’s sound. (Their first album is widely considered one the greatest debuts ever.) The Cars sold millions of albums and had four top 10 hits. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and you can get them here.
Plymouth Memorial Hall presents The Breakers – a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. Not your typical tribute band, these no-frills rockers make it last all night. The show is at 8 p.m. at 83 Court St. Tickets are $29 to $59 and you can get them here.
Aug 11
Admission to Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., is free on Aug. 11 thanks to a generous grant from the Highland Street Foundation. It’s a great time to visit the country’s oldest operating museum and immerse yourself in the story of the arrival of the Mayflower and the subsequent trials and tribulations of the Pilgrims and the indigenous people they encountered. The museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information go here.
August 14
3rd Left with Fey Band will headline this week’s Project Arts free concert at Pilgrim Memorial Park on the waterfront. Come listen to Plymouth’s hometown rock band play pop classics and original songs. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
August 15
L. Knife & Son hosts the free Thursday Concert Series at the Pilgrim Memorial Park Amphitheater on Plymouth’s waterfront. From 7 to 9 p.m. at 79 Water St.
Aug 16
Pilgrim Progress, a reenactment of the Pilgrims’ Sabbath procession to worship starts at 6 p.m. at the Mayflower Society House at 4 Winslow St. Participants, dressed in period costumes representing the survivors of the winter of 1621, proceed through town. The event is free. For more information, go here.
The Spire Center presents Larry McCray for a night of blues, rock, and soul. Having toured with some of the blues greats, McCray brings his own version of a contemporary blues sound to the stage. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 and you can get them here.