Blues legend Bobby Rush brings his iconic "folk-funk" show to the Dream Trax stage at Big Bear Lodge in Brookline, NH on July 11th at 7:00 PM!
With a storied career spanning over seven decades, Bobby Rush is the ultimate storyteller and a masterful entertainer of the blues genre. His journey began back in the 1950s when, as a passionate teenager, he famously donned a fake mustache just to sneak into Chicago's segregated juke joints. It wasn't long before he transitioned from a spectator to a peer, cutting his teeth on stage and absorbing the craft alongside foundational music legends like Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Etta James, and Jimmy Reed.

Despite decades of relentless touring, recording over 400 songs, and becoming a beloved fixture on the Chitlin' Circuit, mainstream industry recognition came later in life. Rush finally captured his very first Grammy Award in 2017 at the age of 83 for his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album, Porcupine Meat. Now a multi-Grammy winner and a revered Blues Hall of Famer, Bobby Rush continues to deliver high-energy, soul-stirring performances that bridge the gap between traditional blues, funk, and modern showmanship. This is a rare opportunity to see a living piece of American music history command the stage right here in Brookline—grab your tickets now before they sell out!

* Ticket Refund Policy: You are eligible for a full refund if requested up to 7 days before event. Within 1 week of event up to 12pm day of event, the ticket can be exchanged for a future event at equal or lesser pricing. Refunds/Exchange requests can be emailed to [email protected]

Concerts are upstairs at the AIA Welcome Center, on the Dream Trax Stage in Big Bear Lodge. The room is rustic with resonant acoustics. It features all table-seating with the audience limited to about 130 guests. Beer. Wine, and other various canned alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. We do NOT allow outside beverages into the facility. Food is available at many local eateries or you are allowed to bring in snacks from home or takeout. An elevator is available from the first floor AIA Gallery. Be sure to visit the Andres Institute of Art Gallery to learn about the history of the AIA and Potanipo hill or arrive early to hike the sculpture trails before the show.