MSD 2007 Entertainment Schedule

Friday, June 8^th

North Church/Market Square

6:00pm - Joan Chawziuk takes you on a Historic Walk through Downtown Portsmouth. Think you know everything about the Downtown? Think again! Joan has many interesting and fun facts that will surely educate and delight.
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Saturday, June 9^th

Comcast, oh!, The Oxygen Network and NH Girls, Inc., present 'Fight like A Girl' - an interactive event on Daniel Street in the Bank of America Lot. For more information, click here.

The Daniel Street Stage
Hosted by: The Shark

11:15 - 12:00            Nice & Naughty - Original folk songs performed in harmony 

12:30 - 1:15              Shagbark - Fun, funky original rock tunes. 

1:45 - 2:45                Foté - African drumming brought to you by this six member percussion band featuring Djembes, Dununs and the music of Guinea, Mali and the Ivory Coast.

3:15 - 4:15                Rude Toys - "Feel No Guilt" - original indie rock.

The North Church Stage
Hosted by: WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio

10:00 - 10:45            Seacoast Civic Dance Company - A high energy dance performance featuring excerpts from their latest production. 

11:15 - 12:00            TBA

12:30 - 1:15              Larry Simon and Groove Bacteria - Award winning performance showcasing jazz with a rock and R & B influence. 

1:45 - 2:45                Salt River - Mike Rogers, Bev Rogers, Lee Hosack and Cathy King perform original and traditional music in a folk/blues style.

3:15 - 4:15                Mike & Mike - A frenzy of fiddle, guitar, wit and song - high octane Americana! 

The Pleasant Street Stage
Hosted by: The Big WOKQ

10:00 - 10:30            Seacoast Repertory Theatre - Selections from "Damn Yankees!"

11:15 - 12:00            Rock My Soul - The Diversified Faith Gospel Project concentrates on bringing authentic, raise-the-rafters gospel sound to the Seacoast. Words cannot describe what the music is or what it does… you need to experience it. Suffice to say that when the MSD committee heard them, well, we were ready start the show… and that was in April!  

12:30 - 1:15              Ben Baldwin & The Big Note - They're back! By all accounts, Ben & the boys played at the first Market Square Day. Pro Portsmouth is proud to have them with us for the 30^th anniversary. 

1:45 - 2:45                Amorphous Band - Incredible vocals highlight this jazz oriented funk and soul music. 

3:15 - 4:30                Jumbo Circus Peanuts - The Portsmouth-based Jumbo Circus Peanuts have become the Seacoast's favorite party and dance band over the past decade.  The Peanuts' unique instrumentation includes a full complement of brass, saxophones, and a swinging rhythm section. Hit Pleasant Street for some dancin' fun at day's end…

After a day filled with Market Square Day fun, enjoy the restaurants and shops of Downtown Portsmouth...great food, music and shopping are yours in the heart of the Port City.