Master luthier Paul Languedoc spoke at St. Paul's School Friday. Languedoc told the crowds the story of his "mostly accidental" journey through the the music business, from working in a Burlington, Vt., guitar shop to designing and crafting the guitar and basses for the band Phish. He served as their… 0

Country singer Rory Scott Thurston's road to the big stage reads like a country song. When he found out he qualified for the North American Country Music Association's national competition, he sold his family's kitchen stove to finance the trip, strapped on his lucky snakeskin boots and hit the road to… 0

Country songstress and former Insider featurette Natalie Turgeon is hosting the release party for her latest album, "American Ride," on April 27 at Alan's Restaurant in Boscawen. Fifty percent of all the proceeds from the sales of the album will be donated to the Dan Doherty Benefit Fund. Officer… 0

The Nevers' Band has been around since 1861, but its beat remains fresh. As the band performed in Eagle Square last week, an appreciative crowd saw firsthand why the organization has stood the test of time. In addition to its traditional patriotic tunes, the band's performance included symphonic scores from "Pirates… 0

The Concord Chorale is pleased to introduce Kristofer Johnson as the interim music director for the 2010-11 concert season. Kris has taught at the Blair School of Music (Vanderbilt University), Plymouth State University, Oberlin Conservatory Vocal Academy for High School Students and Canterbury School. Johnson is… 0

Sure, the local bands that play Market Days are good at what they do: putting on a live show that makes people get down. But we wanted to know more about them – where they’re from, how they got into music and why they do what they do. Here’s a look at a few artists playing this year’s lineup. TOM MAJOR Entrain Some… 0