Live Music This Weekend: Black Dog Brother at the Gulu

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. 

The Guy Ford Band is playing the Red Rock Bistro on Friday night. This local group consists of a "five piece eclectic acoustic folk rock band featuring Guy Ford's unique guitar work and the incredible cello playing of Daniel Rowe with strong 3-4 part harmonies. Guy Ford Band performs covers from the 60's - 2000's and originals since 1997," per the Guy Ford Band Facebook page. 

All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified.

Other Live Music This Weekend:

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Fri., May 17 - Lisa Love Experience
Sat., May 18 - Midnight Goggles

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Fri., May 17 - Mark T. Small
Sat., May 18 - Black Dog Brother

Howling Wolf, 76 Lafayette Street, Salem

Fri., May 17 - Jeff Buckridge/Megan McKenzie Duo
Sat., May 18 -Joe LaRue Smith

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Fri., May 17 - Guy Ford Band
Sat., May 18 - Erin Harpe & the Delta Blue Swingers 

Stonewood Tavern, Newhall Plaza, 139 Lynnfield St., Suite 200, Peabody

Fri., May 17 - 
Sat., May 18 - Britannica Duo

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

Fri., May 17 - Wildfire
Sat., May 18 - Groove Alliance

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

Fri., May 17 -  MetroWest Thump
Sat., May 18 - Jeremy Parker Quintet

The Landing Restaurant, 81 Front St., Marblehead

Fri., May 17 - Code 51
Sat., May 18 - Plan B

Me and Thee Coffee House, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead

Fri., May 17 - Ryan Montbleau · Tall Heights open

Sat., May 18 -

Fri., May 17 - White Lightnin Band
Sat., May 18 - Hal Holiday and the No Tones

Fri., May 17 - N/A
Sat., May 18 - Doug Kwartler