This month, my favorite music venue, the Narrow's Center for the Arts in Fall River features Shawn Colvin on 7/11, Samantha Fish on 7/12 and Block-A-Palooza with Buckwheat Zydeco and Girls Guns & Glory on 7/17 to name a few.

Closer to home Norey's on Broadway hosts Milton on 7/2, Chuck Mead on 7/13 and Lipbone Redding on 7/16. The Newport Summer Concert Series continues on 7/12 with John Hiatt & Robert Cray followed by Barenaked Ladies on 7/18.

The New Bedford Folk Festival from 7/5-7/6 will feature national and local acts including Chris Smither, John Gorka, Jonathan Edwards and many more playing at seven intimate locations including the Zeiterion Theatre and the Whaling Museum. And okay, so the Newport Folk Festival is already SOLD OUT... BUT you can still enjoy the Newport Bridge Festival from 7/28-7/31.

Although though their website keeps the bands and the times a complete mystery... local acts will allegedly Rock The Fort each Thursday night throughout the month. Try following them on Facebook for details? And finally, don't forget about Ocean Mic every Thursday at Jimmy's Saloon 10pm-1am... you just might see someone you know ;-)