The Matt Keller Band returns to Keene for another night at Nova Arts! The band has been playing locally for a few years, dispersing around the country for college and reconvening during breaks for the groovy jams that draw in their crowd. Matt Keller just released his 4th album "Shelves" and will be debuting some of the tunes with the band at Nova Arts. The funky 4 piece consists of Kieran Barnard bumping the bass, Alex Royce punching the keys, Quinn Wilson smacking the drums, and Matt Keller ripping the guitar as well as the main vocals. JJ Slater has spent the past few years traveling the countryside, playing shows in some of America's biggest cities and most remote ghost towns. His guitar playing draws from blues, jazz, country and psychedelic excursions of yesteryear, yet stays rooted in melodicism and always serving the song. Doors open at 7pm and music will start at 7:30pm! Open to all ages! Seating is limited and first come first served.

Once again, the internationally acclaimed, Nelson-based Apple Hill String Quartet brings an eclectic line-up of music to Nova Arts. Inspired by their tour to the West Coast this winter, the Quartet highlights two composers from that region of the US. Iranian-American composer, Kian Ravaei, draws on childhood memories from Tehran and the suburbs of LA in his moving Family Photos; California native Dana Lyn bases The Ceremony That Never Was on fantastical paintings of animals by Wiyot artist, Rick Bartow.  Apple Hill exists to perform, teach, and broaden the appreciation of chamber music— cultivating connection and understanding among people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, playing levels, and ages through music performance and education centered around the values of acceptance, inclusivity, creative expression, and encouragement.