September 2019
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/Terry MacDonald & Dry Martini
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Carol Coronis
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Throwdown Thursday w/DJ Chad Banks
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Chad Verbeck
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Special Game Night: Game Night Olympics!
Hosted by the gamemasters of Bartari, Game Night is your fix for the best in bits, boards, beers, and bites around the Seacoast. Our good buds from Loaded Question Brewing Co. will be in the mix too with some special libations on tap. Check it out from 8-11pm.
Throwdown Thursday w/Glass Arrowhead
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival Events at The Press Room
Since the autumn of 2000, the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival has been held annually in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to celebrate the local and national heritage of seafaring and maritime trades by taking nautical songs and music to the city’s pubs, cafés, churches and streets. Join in with special events at The Press Room all weekend.
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival Events at The Press Room
Since the autumn of 2000, the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival has been held annually in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to celebrate the local and national heritage of seafaring and maritime trades by taking nautical songs and music to the city’s pubs, cafés, churches and streets. Join in with special events at The Press Room all weekend.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
October 2019
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/River City Jazz
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Bob Halperin
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Ebrew
Whether your work is technical, creative, or just technically creative- drop on by at the end of the day to rub elbows, share war stories, and throw back a couple drinks. Blow off some steam and grow your network at the same time.
Game Night Hosted by Bartari w/Loaded Question Brewing Co.
Hosted by the gamemasters of Bartari, Game Night is your fix for the best in bits, boards, beers, and bites around the Seacoast. Our good buds from Loaded Question Brewing Co. will be in the mix too with some special libations on tap. Check it out from 8-11pm.
Throwdown Thursday w/TBA
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/River City Jazz
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Eric Fernald
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Game Night Hosted by Bartari w/Loaded Question Brewing Co.
Hosted by the gamemasters of Bartari, Game Night is your fix for the best in bits, boards, beers, and bites around the Seacoast. Our good buds from Loaded Question Brewing Co. will be in the mix too with some special libations on tap. Check it out from 8-11pm.
Throwdown Thursday w/TBA
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/EJ Hwang Group
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Andrew Polakow
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
J.D. Barker Dracul Reading & Signing
RiverRun Bookstore will be partnering with best-selling author J.D. Barker and The Press Room to host a reading and book signing to benefit the Portsmouth Halloween Parade.
Throwdown Thursday w/TBA
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/TBA
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Kate Redgate
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Game Night Hosted by Bartari w/Loaded Question Brewing Co.
Hosted by the gamemasters of Bartari, Game Night is your fix for the best in bits, boards, beers, and bites around the Seacoast. Our good buds from Loaded Question Brewing Co. will be in the mix too with some special libations on tap. Check it out from 8-11pm.
Throwdown Thursday w/TBA
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Scary-oke hosted by Agatha Crusty
Join us for a special edition Scary-oke with Agatha Crusty to benefit The Portsmouth Halloween Parade
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/TBA
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Chad Verbeck
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Throwdown Thursday w/TBA
Thursday night from 9:30 to close we'll have a rotating cast of DJs downstairs, spanning every genre imaginable and spinning every hit you never knew you needed in your life.
November 2019
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/River City Jazz
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Dave Talmage
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Ebrew
Whether your work is technical, creative, or just technically creative- drop on by at the end of the day to rub elbows, share war stories, and throw back a couple drinks. Blow off some steam and grow your network at the same time.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Jerry Tillett
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Carol Coronis
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/TBA
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Chad Verbeck
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
December 2019
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Bob Halperin
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Ebrew
Whether your work is technical, creative, or just technically creative- drop on by at the end of the day to rub elbows, share war stories, and throw back a couple drinks. Blow off some steam and grow your network at the same time.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Eric Fernald
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Karaoke Night hosted by Agatha Crusty
With more than thirty thousand songs, a pro sound system, and the randiest host in the Seacoast—Agatha Crusty—karaoke at The Press Room promises you a few minutes of fame and hours of fun.
Hoot Night w/Andrew Polakow
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
The Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/TBA
For more than forty years, pianist Larry Garland presided over The Press Room’s legendary Tuesday night jazz jam. The tradition lives on in the spirit of Garland, who always welcomed players of all ages and abilities to join in the freewheeling fun.
Hoot Night w/Kate Redgate
Hoot Night has been of the Seacoast’s most popular open mic nights since our doors first opened in 1976. Hosted by a rotating cast of notable musicians, Hoot Night is your opportunity to work out new songs, dust of old ones, or simply perform in front of an audience.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
January 2020
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
February 2020
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
March 2020
Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
A proud Press Room tradition since 1982. Doesn't matter whether you spectate or participate- the more, the merrier as we pay tribute to a rich history of beloved songs from all over. Stomp your feet and sing along— you're in the band now.
Lonesome Lunch w/Dave Talmage
Folk and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Old Time Dave Talmage joins us every Friday downstairs for lunch, salting the room with good time tunes, and a sad song peppered in here and there.
