Rock of Ages
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesIt’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Gavin Marengi
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesGavin Marengi, a singer-songwriter hailing from Salisbury, Massachusetts, is a true hometown enthusiast. His deep connection to his small town roots and his formative experiences growing up shape the heartfelt narratives woven into his songs.
The Commonheart
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesThe Commonheart’s sophomore album, ‘Pressure’ (Jullian Records), is both rugged and refined. The 10-song album showcases raw-nerve soul musicianship pristinely recorded. It’s an album by a band on a mission. “We are willing to take risks and to go at any lengths for this band,” Clinton says affirmatively. “We are ready to spread positivity and make a stretch of this thing.”
An Evening with Charles “The Lord” Shaughnessy
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesEnjoy a fun evening with Charles Shaughnessy who will be sharing stories of his life and career and how he truly became a “lord” all while helping to support 2 great non-profits & “partners in the port” - Turning Point, Inc. and the Firehouse Center for the Arts.
John Gorka
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesFrom New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. His rich multifaceted songs full of depth, beauty and emotion gained attention from critics and audiences across the country, as well as in Europe . In addition to his 11 critically acclaimed albums, many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell.
Improv at the Firehouse
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesStranger Than Fiction strives to provide audiences with shows that rival improv clubs around the world. The cast is a diverse collection of talented actors and comedians, united by the shared passion to make the world a funnier place.
Chicago Total Access
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesChicago Total Access is a music group made up of 10 talented musicians which all grew up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s. Our group is dedicated to the music of the American rock band “Chicago”.
The Firehouse Celebrates
Celebrate 200 years of our historic home and help ensure 200 more! Delicious food, great music (and dancing!), and a great cause for celebration. Hosted by Billy Costa, this will be THE event of the year.
Taylor Ashton
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesBorn and raised in Canada, Ashton got his start fronting the beloved Vancouver five-piece Fish & Bird. After moving to NYC, he teamed up with Courtney Hartman for 2018’s Been On Your Side, which Rolling Stone proclaimed “packs a punch,” and two years later released his solo debut, The Romantic, earning widespread praise alongside dates with the likes of Sarah Jarosz, Madison Cunningham, The Wood Brothers, and more.