3S announces founder’s departure

News –

3S Artspace has announced the departure of founder and former executive director Chris Greiner. The Portsmouth nonprofit made the announcement in a press release around 5:30...

7 in Heaven: Rock Never Dies

Music –

Prince’s death on April 21 was the latest in a string of stunning deaths of musical icons over the last five months. The Sound reached out to people connected to the local music scene to briefly share their thoughts and remembrances on seven of the most notable stars we have lost.

All up in your grill

Lifestyle –

Barbecues have been a tradition on Fourth of July weekend for just about as long as we’ve had an independent nation. But, with all the...

Ballroom season begins

Music –

Veteran stars of the stage, tribute acts, and comedians highlight the 2015 lineup at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. After a sold-out performance by Hall...

Blakeslee at Book & Bar

Music –

It’s not easy to make a career out of playing music. Just ask Dan Blakeslee. He’s been doing it for 20 years, gigging relentlessly around...

Bring on the cold

Outdoor –

Here’s a recommended New Year’s resolution for all Seacoast inhabitants: Don’t complain about winter! This is New England; it’s supposed to be cold and snowy...

Call to Artists

News, Art –

A new creative collaboration between The Sound newspaper and the Prescott Park Arts Festival aims to put the press in Prescott Park. The two Portsmouth-based...

Exeter comes alive

Music –

In an effort to breathe new life into the arts scene and nightlife of downtown Exeter, a group of arts advocates is launching a new...

Future sight, redux

News –

The Sound’s survey results are in On Jan. 6, The Sound published a survey asking readers to make predictions for 2016. We collected responses for...

Gerhard strums for the Grange

Music –

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will perform his annual benefit concert for the Bow Lake Grange Hall in Strafford on Saturday, June 6. Catch him...

Gun by Anne Oleson

Books –

Editor’s note: In April, Portsmouth’s RiverRun Bookstore started accepting submissions for its first short story contest. The response was big, according to RiverRun owner Tom...

Join the Sound Society

News –

Dear reader, It’s been seven months since you welcomed The Sound into your life, and we couldn’t be happier. Are you ready to take it...

Music notes

Music –

Gypsy jazz in Kittery It was nearly 80 years ago that Django Reinhardt developed his unique jazz guitar technique, spawning the fiery style of music...

Music notes

Music –

Updates from the Seacoast music scene, including news about The Dance Hall's fifth anniversary, Kid Coyote's video series, a new festival at the Rep, and PPAF's summer concert schedule.

Musical chairs

Music –

Six local bands, six downtown venues, one worthy cause — those are the basics behind Dover Revolver, a live music event taking place on Saturday,...

New Hampshire Primary 100

News –

A brief guide to voting in New Hampshire’s 100th presidential primary by The Sound staff After months of town-hall meetings, national polls, debates, endorsements, mailers,...

Photo/Album

Books, Music –

Guy Capecelatro III and Michael Winters sit at a conference table in The Sound’s office. Capecelatro, a wordsmith who rarely (if ever) declines a project,...

Question of the week

Outdoor –

Q: Where did all these wasps come from and what can I do about them? Jeremy Delisle, Education Center Program Coordinator, UNH Cooperative Extension Illustration by Alyssa Grenning...

Roots and views

Film –

Jerry Monkman has spent countless nights on the tops of New Hampshire’s tallest mountains, pointing his camera at the sky and capturing lingering sunsets, sparkling...