This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region.

Live Music This Weekend:

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Sat., March 9 - Lisa Love Experience

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Sat., March 9 - Noel Snow - 8 p.m.

Howling Wolf, 76 Lafayette Street, Salem

Sat., March 9 - Joel LaRue Smith

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Sat., March 9 - Brian Maes Band

Chianti's Tuscan Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 285 Cabot St., Beverly

Sat., March 9 - Tom Palance

The Landing Restaurant, 81 Front St., Marblehead

Sat., March 9 - Plan B

Stonewood Tavern, 139 Lynnfield St., Peabody

Sat., March 9 - Lee Hawkins Duo

Capone's Restaurant & Bar, 147 Summit St, Peabody

Sat., March 9 - Spike the Punch

Me and Thee Coffee House, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead

Sat., March 9 - Tim Rowell & the Chicken Pluckers - 8 p.m.

Who else is playing this weekend? Add any other live music acts this weekend to the comments section below. If you own or manage a venue that you would like to be included in this column, email writer Brendan Lewis with details by Wednesday evening at brendan.lewis@patch.com.