The Grog - Newburyport, USA

Craft Beer Event This Weekend

2011-05-26T07:41:00.000-04:00

Memorial Day weekend is here and, to celebrate the beginning of summer and Boston Beer Week we'll be having some special craft beers flowing Saturday evening. Haverhill Brewery will be featured in a tap take-over presenting four of their best. Leatherlips IPA, an India Pale Ale with Chinook, Newport, Nugget, Cascade and Centennial hops - Whittier White, a Belgian White Ale - HaverAle Cream Ale, a hybrid Ale/Lager - and Annie Schwarz Black Lager, a new release and Silver Medal winner at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival.

At 6 pm our own Ryan Blaney will be tapping a Firkin cask of Oskar Blues Old Chub, a Scottish Strong Ale in the Main Bar Area. This is an Ale this is rich in malted barley, specialty grains, and a touch of beachwood smoked malt. Come by and enjoy!

Truffles at The Grog

2009-01-23T10:01:00.011-05:00

Yes, you read that right...Truffles - and then some - at The Grog.

Last night, The Grog in association with New England Wine & Spirits presented an extraordinary five course meal paired with wines of the Piedmont.

For those of you who might have missed it, we present a mouth-watering review of the evening.

The first course was a Hand-Cut Tagliatelle, Tossed with Sage Butter and topped with shaved imported black truffles. A rich and simple introduction to the subtle flavoring of the truffle. It was served with Michele Chiarlo Gavi 2006.

The second course featured Sea Bass Topped with Tomatoes & Capers tossed with white truffle oil and shaved black imported truffles; served with a Saffron Risotto. The Sea Bass was perfect and the course lightly complemented the pairing of Gagliardo Favorita Fallegro La Morra Piedmonte 2007

The salad course featured Roasted Radicchio, Fennel & Endive; topped with Peppercress and a Truffle Vinaigrette. The richness of the roasted greens paired well with the Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti 2006.

Our next course was the crescendo event of the evening. Tournedos Rossini with Shaved Black Truffles & Fingerlings. This dish, named for composer Gioachino Rossini, was interpreted masterfully. The tender filet, served on a golden crostini was topped with seared Moulard Duck Foie Gras & Shaved Black Truffles. The purple & white fingerlings complemented the richness of the Tournedos. Served with this course was a Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco 'Reyna' 2005.

The evening was gently and sweetly ended as a Vanilla Bean Gelato with Biscotti Crusting & Truffle Honey Drizzle was paired with a wonderful Moscato dessert wine.

All in all, a great night. Good food, good wine, good company. Our hats are off to our Executive Chef Patrick O'Neill; our Sous Chef Matt Bradley and our General Manager Bill Nichelmann for their creativity and execution.

There will be more dinners...more tastings. Next month, in fact, we have a Belgian Beer Dinner scheduled for February 12th. More information to come soon.

Chili Con-Carnival Around The Corner

2008-10-02T16:59:00.004-04:00

The Chili Con-Carnival Cook-Off is coming!

On Saturday, October 18th from 12 noon to 3 pm, the parking lot at The Grog will be steaming with some of the best chili in the area. Local restaurants & chili-aficionados will be putting their best chili forward for a very good cause.

With high gas prices, the increase in home heating oil prices and the generally depressed economy, the local food pantries are being stretched to - and, in some cases, beyond - their limits. Our Neighbors' Table in Amesbury, The Pettengill House in Salisbury, and Community Services of Newburyport are all facing a far greater demand this winter. The Chili Cook-Off will benefit these three agencies and, in fact, each agency will be in attendance at the Cook-Off to provide information regarding their services and to accept direct donations.

A brave group of judges - Richard Eaton, President, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank; Frank Cousins, Essex County Sheriff; Thomas Howard, Newburyport City Marshall; John Macone, Editor, The Daily News; and Ann Ormond, President, The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry - will be on hand to formally judge the chili entrants. Everyone attending will also have a chance to vote for their favorite chili for The Peoples' Choice Award.

There will be live music, raffles and some great chili. Don't miss this! Admission $10 Children Under 12 Free.

It's A Blues Bash

2008-08-27T10:16:00.005-04:00

Coming up on Labor Day Monday is an event no blues-lover should miss.

As a special Benefit for Amadee Castenell, who is currently recovering from quadruple bypass surgery, The Sunday Blues Party is gathering friends and talent for a great jam.

Featured performers are Chis "Stovall" Brown, John Colby, Steve Bankuti, Wolf Ginandes, Deric Dyer & Parker Wheeler.

The special guests include Cheryl Aruda, Joe Bargar, Diane Blue, Bob Enik, Chris Fitz, Joe Mack, Bev Rohlehr, Ricky "King" Russell, Vykki Vox, and more to come...

A donation of $10 would be appreciated. The event runs from 7pm to 11pm.

James Montgomery at The Grog

2008-08-18T13:36:00.000-04:00

A few takes from The Blues Party on August 10th.

Music - Now & Then

2008-08-18T13:03:00.007-04:00

North Shore Magazine has chosen The Grog as the Best Live Music Venue in its annual Best of the North Shore picks. To quote - "...The Grog offers the best local music in a kick-backed setting."

Congratulations to Parker & Joey and the hundreds of fine musicians who make the Downstairs the place to be. A special thanks to Richard who, 37 years ago, had a vision of great live music, good food & service, and a place to see and be seen.

Speaking of history, just found this clip of Shirley Lewis "The Regal Queen of the Blues" Downstairs at The Grog from 1983. Recognize anybody?

And the music goes on...

Parker's Blues Party

2008-07-29T14:44:00.011-04:00

Sundays just keep getting better at The Blues Party.

This coming Sunday, Danny Draher will appear with Ken Clark & Deric Dyer - $5 cover

On August 10th, James Montgomery returns to the stage - need we say more? - $7 cover

August 17th brings Mike Lynch, Cliff Goodwin and Wolf Ginandes - $5 cover

On August 24th, Joe Mack & Joe Bargar will be kickin' out the jams - $5 cover

August wraps up on the 31st with Tom "T.H." Hambridge returning for a special visit - $7 cover.

A special Blues Party Event will be held on Labor Day Monday, September 1st to benefit Amadee Castenell. A donation of $10 is appreciated.

You can now enjoy highlights of The Blues Party on YouTube. Most recently, some footage from July 20th with Robert Holmes. Deric Dyer, David Hull, John Colby, and, of course, Parker -

How Time Goes By...

2008-07-29T14:08:00.004-04:00

The last week of July has arrived and, with it, Yankee Homecoming. We'll be serving food Wednesday night at the Newburyport Brew Fest from 6 to 9pm behind the Custom House. Stop by and say hello to Patrick & Matt - Make sure they're not enjoying the evening too much! Tickets for the Brew Fest are $30 at the gate ($25 in advance). There will be 16 brewers in attendance and proceeds will benefit the C-10 Research & Education Foundation, Inc.

Thursday night in The Cabaret, The Divorced return with Kings Highway opening. Friday, Sunchunck will rock the house down with a Yankee Homecoming blast. Saturday, as the fireworks glow on the horizon, the Henry Welch Band completes the party!

Mother's Day Is Around The Corner

2008-04-30T07:58:00.002-04:00

Sunday, May 11th is Mother's Day - just in case no one had mentioned it to you yet. A great way to enjoy the day with that special Mom in your life is our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. Made-to-order Omelets, Eggs Benedict, Honey Baked Ham, Crepes Stuffed with Boursin and Lobster, Waffles, Smoked Salmon Platter... and a whole bunch (brunch) more. Check out the menu and then call to make that reservation. It's a special event and space fills up quickly. As a reminder, the number to call is 978 465-8008.

A Funkraiser...

2008-04-30T07:46:00.003-04:00

Das Pintos returns on Friday, May 16th in a special performance to benefit The Newburyport Education Foundation. The cover charge is $7.00 and - as with all Das Pintos events - it's a good time for good reason.

Thursdays Are Back!

2008-04-30T07:16:00.007-04:00

Summer is around the corner and our Downstairs welcomes back Thursday nights. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the shows start at 8:30 pm. The big news!? - No Cover Charge!!

May 1st brings Dan 6 opening for Chad Verbeck. The following week we welcome back Elephant House with two new lead off bands - Left Over Wine and Bayssic Knetks. May 15th, Superfrog returns and May 22nd, Dan Blakeslee brings back his special mix of folk/rock. The final Thursday of the month has Chad Verbeck opening for Alice Austin. Good sounds, good times...

They're Back...It Must Be Easter!

2008-03-17T08:51:00.004-04:00

Looking for a sumptuous Easter Brunch? Our upstairs will feature a brunch buffet on Easter Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm - very literally with all the fixings. Space is filling fast - call soon for a reservation. Need more temptation? The menu should take care of that.

Just Eleven Days Left

2008-01-31T09:45:00.001-05:00

That's right...only eleven days (and counting) left to buy tickets for Hearts & Minds. This is the dinner theatre event being presented at The Grog by P.O.V. Stage Company. Each performance will include six one-act plays focusing on the eccentricities of relationships. It's a perfect Valentine's Day celebration. Good food, good entertainment - a creative break from the last minute roses/candy cycle. Performances will be on Valentine's Eve (Wednesday, February 13th) at 7 pm; Valentine's Day at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm; and a special Brunch Encore on Sunday, February 17th at 12 noon. However, tickets must be purchased by Sunday, February 10th. We need a little time to make sure your dinner is special...

It's Carnaval & Mardi Gras

2008-01-31T09:23:00.001-05:00

Fat Tuesday is coming up - actually, this next week. We'll be celebrating Carnaval on Monday night in the Cabaret and there'll be Cajun specials on the menu through Tuesday. Come in and try some Cajun Catfish, Rainbow Trout with Cornbread, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Soft-Shelled Crab, or Conch Fritters and complete the meal with a wedge of Pecan Bourbon Pie or Mississippi Mud Pie. Let's see...what was the reason they called it Fat Tuesday?

All of this means that Ash Wednesday is on February 6th and Easter is on March 23rd. Why, you ask? Why does the date for Easter move as much as 30 days each year?

Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox;
this particular ecclesiastical full moon is the 14th day of a tabular lunation (new moon); and
the vernal equinox is fixed as March 21.

If you need a bit more information or perhaps the most detailed explanation in the world, check here.

...and leading up to New Year's Eve

2007-12-27T16:34:00.001-05:00

Tonight we welcome Superfrog, hailing from So. Berwick, ME, for a night of funk and jam rock - $5 cover.

Tomorrow night, the Artty Raynes Band returns for a major holiday bash playing soul, funk, country and rock the whole night long - $5 cover.

Saturday night will bring Four On The Floor in their first appearance at The Grog. A great night of classic rock - $5 cover.

And to warm you up for New Year's Eve, the Sunday Blues Party with Parker Wheeler, welcomes Bev Rohlehr, John Colby, Chris "Stovall" Brown, and The Big Buzz Horns - $7 cover.

As December Closes...

2007-12-27T09:59:00.000-05:00

As December, and the 17th anniversary of Parker Wheeler's Sunday Blues Party, closes you might enjoy reading this.

Making New Year's Eve Plans?

2007-12-26T17:52:00.000-05:00

We've put together a great evening at The Grog.

Our special New Year's Eve Dinner is available in our comfortable upstairs at the price of $45 per person. It includes:

Choice of Appetizer
Artichoke & Rock Crab Bisque
Roasted Beet & Smoked Trout Salad with Truffles
Cheese & Fresh Fruit Plate

Choice of Entrée
Prime Rib au jus with Yorkshire Pudding
Maine Lobster Napoleon
Double Cut Stuffed Pork Chop with Wild Mushrooms

Choice of Two
Glazed Baby Carrots with Applewood Bacon
Broccoli Florets with Garlic Cream Sauce
Green Beans Amandine with Blue Cheese
Toasted Rice Pilaf
Stilton Mashed Potatoes

Choice of Dessert
Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cup
Raspberry Linzer Tartlet
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Maple Ice Cream

Advance Reservations are necessary. Call 978 465-8008 - Don't delay!

For the remainder of the evening in our Cabaret, we have The Henry Welch Band playing from 9:30 pm 'till closing. The cover is $10, but if you have a reservation for the New Year's Eve Dinner you may enjoy the night's entertainment for $5 per person.

Usher in the New Year amidst the tradition of Newburyport's oldest restaurant - in January we celebrate our 37th year...with many more anticipated.

Coming Up This Weekend

2007-12-11T17:16:00.003-05:00

Thursday night Chad Verbeck opens for Jason Brown in his first appearance at The Grog - $5 cover.

Friday night will be hopping...it's the second and last Invitation Night in Newburyport and Joppa Flatts will be stirring up our downstairs - $5 cover.

Saturday night, Don't Call Me Shirley returns for another night of classic rock - $5 cover.

Sunday continues the seventeenth anniversary celebration for The Blues Party. This week's special guest is Toni Lynn Washington with Bruce Bears, Cliff Goodwin, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti - $5 cover.

Holiday Gift Ideas

2007-12-11T16:44:00.000-05:00

Have a Grog fan on your list? How about a gift certificate for another great gathering at The Grog? We now have them available online or you can call us at 978 465-8008.

Available in the restaurant are t-shirts in a variety of colors, the Grog hat and our new charcoal heather hoodie. Our rather famous Toddy Mix is back - homemade by us and simply the best spice mix for a Hot Toddy and we're making fresh batches of our incredible Pesto sauce daily. And you thought you were running out of ideas?

Tickets Now On Sale For Entrain

2007-12-11T16:34:00.000-05:00

Entrain will be returning on Saturday, January 5th. Show starts at 9 pm and doors open at 8 pm. Whenever they come to The Grog, they are a sell-out, so don't wait until the last minute to buy tickets...(wouldn't this be a great gift for someone who has you stumped?) Ticket information.

It Was A Very Good Night

2007-11-30T11:30:00.000-05:00

The much anticipated Whiskey Dinner was a smashing success last night. Simon Brooking led an astounding tasting of six single malts. Guests were greeted with a cocktail of The Dalmore 12 with a mulled orange slice and ginger ale. The first course of Smoked Sea Scallop Mousse en Croute was paired with The Dalmore 21. To follow was Stillman's Dram with the North Atlantic Salmon Roulade - both melted in your mouth. Enter Laphroaig Quarter Cask, a single Islay malt, with its signature of peat and oak - just as the Braised Short Ribs with Polenta reached the tables. A sigh of contentment... But, there's more! The Dalmore Cigar Malt accompanied the Warm Apple & Walnut Tarlet and the assembled guests thought the night was complete. But, no... a bit of Winfrey's Dark Chocolate was passed with the final treat - a tasting of Laphroaig 30 year old single malt. It just don't get any better than this. New England Wine & Spirits put a great night together and many of the whiskeys tasted are currently available there - with more to come. Simon Brooking single-handedly provided a course in single malts - their history, their production and aging, and an understanding of their complexity. The Grog did itself proud as well, with General Manager Bill Nichelmann, Chef Patrick O'Neill and Sous Chef Matt Bradley ensuring a night that will be remembered. Yes, it was a very good night.

We raise our glasses!

December Marks Seventeen Years of Parker Wheeler & Friends

2007-11-27T17:41:00.000-05:00

Parker has put together quite a line-up for his seventeenth anniversary of The Blues Party.

Every Sunday night, except SuperBowl Sunday, come whatever may come, Parker brings the best of the blues world together for an incredible jam session. If you haven't experienced a Sunday Night Blues Party, you have missed a great time. There is a way to fix that, though - just come by any Sunday night at 6pm. The lines get long and a little intense so you might want to come early - and eat!

On December 2nd, the featured guests are Michelle Willson, Mike Williams, Amadee Castenell, Tom West, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti - $7 cover

On December 9th, Tom Hambridge returns - $7 cover

On December 16th, Toni Lynn Washington, Bruce Bears, Cliff Goodwin, Amadee Castenell, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti join Parker - $5 cover

On December 23rd, Chris Fitz, Ken Clark & Steve Chaggaris are the featured performers - $5 cover

Finally, on December 30th, Parker puts together a before New Year's Eve bash with
Bev Rohlehr, John Colby, Chris "Stovall" Brown, and The Big Buzz Horns - $7 cover

Our New Fall Menu Is Here

2007-11-27T16:38:00.000-05:00

The days and nights are cooler and they're here to stay for awhile. Our fall/winter menu is sure to tempt the chilled traveler or local patron looking for warmth, a blazing fire in the fireplace and good food & drink.

We heard your comments and our Black Bean Soup is back! This hearty soup is filled with ham, beef & sausage - and, oh yes, black beans. We've added a cool weather salad - our Harvest Salad with sliced almonds, sun dried cranberries, bacon & jack cheese. The romaine & mixed greens are tossed with a warm citrus vinaigrette just before serving. You can enjoy the salad plain, but it is best topped with our duck breast.

Our new Sausage Sandwich is sure to be a winner. The sweet Italian sausage is grilled and served on a toasted ciabatta - topped with our new red onion apple chutney.

It's a little difficult to dress up a turkey burger, but we have found a way... a little provolone cheese, some sauteed mushrooms and a hint of chipotle sauce with a final grilling on marble rye. This is really good!!

Our fish selection is getting better... and bigger... all the time. We've added a Pan-Seared Sea Bass with a miso wasabi glaze and it melts in your mouth. The glaze is very mild - as it should be with this fish - allowing the the mild, subtle richness of the Sea Bass to be fully enjoyed. Cedar-planking for Salmon has become the rage and we decided to make this popular Specials Menu item a permanent part of the fall/winter menu. And we get additional kindling for the fireplace as a bonus!

Comfort food comes to mind with our addition of Braised Short Ribs to our Grill selection. These beef short ribs are served over our mushroom risotto and baby spinach. This food feels good and is good!

Our Pasta section has seen the return of the Butternut Squash Ravioli, served in an apple cider and Biscotti liquor reduction with roasted apples and a hint of Parmesan. Our customers begin to ask for these in September and there might be a bit of an insurrection if we didn't bring them back. We've also added a simple Chicken/Broccoli Alfredo with penne and the classic alfredo sauce and we've brought back our hearty red sauce dish - Rigatoni Marinara with baked rigatoni and meatballs.

Eat Hearty - Eat Well

Just In! The Menu For The Dalmore Whiskey Dinner

2007-11-01T16:26:00.000-04:00

We've just received the menu for the single malt tasting of The Dalmore on Thursday, November 29th. Tickets are $50 and are available from New England Wine & Spirits and The Grog. Don't wait; you might be disappointed.

Course #1 Smoked Sea Scallop Mousse en Croute

Course #2 Organic Micro Greens with dried apricots, toasted Macadamia nuts and lime dressing

Course #3 North Atlantic Salmon Roulade stuffed with baby spinach and artichoke. Served with a roasted apple orzo

Lemon Basil Sorbet

Course #4 Braised Beef Short Ribs over creamy polenta with gorgonzola

Course #5 Warm Apple and Walnut Tartlet with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Great Whiskey, Great Food...what more can one wish for?

This Weekend - Downstairs at The Grog

2007-11-01T15:42:00.002-04:00

Friday night the Evan Goodrow Band returns for a great night of soul and blues. It is said - If James Brown had a white son who cut his teeth playing the chitlin’ circuit, you might get something like Evan Goodrow, a soul-singing, blues guitar playing powerhouse. Next week he heads off for the South Florida International Blues Festival so take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy some great music locally - $8 cover.

Saturday continues our blues orientation for the weekend with the return of The Undaunted Professor Harp playing his special brand of roots music and blues - $5 cover.

Parker Wheeler's Blues Party adjusts to the seasonal time change this Sunday with shows starting at 6 pm through next spring. This Sunday's jam brings together David Hull, Robert Holmes, Thom Enright and John Colby - $5 cover.

New England Whiskey Society Presents A Multi-Course Scotch Dinner at The Grog

2007-10-26T15:51:00.001-04:00

Now, this is exciting. That comment obviously shows this blogger's affinity for fine single malts...

New England Wine & Spirits and the New England Whiskey Society will be sponsoring a multi-course Single Malt Scotch Dinner Upstairs at The Grog on Thursday, November 29, 2007. Each course will be paired with a complimentary sample of the full range of single malts from The Dalmore. The special guest speaker will be Simon Brooking, Master Ambassador. Tickets are $50 each and are available from The Grog or from New England Wine & Spirits. The event will start at 7 pm. This is definitely going to be a sell-out. Don't wait until the last minute for tickets.

The Five Days & Nights of Halloween Are Upon Us

2007-10-26T15:05:00.001-04:00

Tonight, the funk rock group Third Man High returns and spices up the evening with a funky costume event. What? No World Series game to watch? Everyone will be at The Grog! $5 cover.

Tomorrow night, Henry Welch hosts the main event with with our official Halloween Contest complete with promotions from the folks at Absolut. If you're in costume, no cover charge! $5 cover.

Sunday night, Parker Wheeler's Blues Party hosts both a Halloween Bash and a 16th Anniversary Party for Blues Audience Newsletter. Publisher Diane Shonk will be on hand to help with costume judging and the night's featured performers include Diane Blue, Amadee Castenell, Steve Burke, Mike Duke, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti. $5 cover

Monday night, we celebrate Halloween Brazilian-style. Banda Ponto Com will be warming up the night with the best of Latin music. $10 cover.

Tuesday night, we'll rest...but then on the hallowed eve itself Chad Verbeck hosts our weekly Hoot Night - aptly named for this particular night.

The World Series may thin the crowds for this weekend but, then again, that just leaves more room for the not-sports-obsessed.

We Have The Place For Your Special Event

2007-10-19T15:31:00.000-04:00

Looking for a great location for your next meeting or holiday party? Maybe a wedding reception or other celebration? We've just updated and expanded our function menus. Take a look and give us a call.

Yes, Sunday Brunch Is Back

2007-10-18T14:27:00.002-04:00

Our Sunday Brunch returned this last week - a sure sign of the seasons changing. We serve our Brunch entrées from 11am to 2pm each Sunday in addition to our regular menu.

Sunday Brunch Menu

Homemade Belgium Waffles with your choice of maple syrup or whipped cream & strawberries. Served with home fries 6.95

Eggs Benedict served on a jumbo English muffin with sliced ham, poached eggs & homemade hollandaise sauce. Served with home fries 7.95

Irish Eggs served on a jumbo English muffin with spinach cheese spread, smoked salmon & poached eggs. Served with home fries 8.95

Seafood Omelet with lobster, jumbo shrimp and cheese. Folded into a three egg omelet topped with hollandaise and served with home fries. 14.95

Hash & Eggs - Our homemade corned beef hash with potatoes, scallions & Romano cheese topped with two eggs cooked as you like them 7.95

Breakfast Burrito - Scrambled eggs, jack cheese, ham, mushrooms, onions & peppers wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with scallions, salsa & fresh cilantro 7.95

Quiche of the Day - Our homemade Quiche served with your choice of either a Garden or Caesar Salad 7.85

Any Suggestions?

2007-10-18T14:21:00.001-04:00

We're working on our new cool weather menu. Is there anything you would like to suggest? Any old favorites that you might like to have back on the menu? The more ideas, the better - let us hear from you.

The Five Days - And Nights - Of Halloween

2007-10-18T13:54:00.000-04:00

There's the 12 days of Christmas...and now for the Halloweened frenzied...there are the 5 nights of Halloween at The Grog.

We start on the Friday before Halloween with Third Man High, a funk rock group that did not want to be left out of the costume frenzy. The theme? Funky Halloween.

The next night the Henry Welch Band steps in for a major Halloween Bash. If you show up in costume...you get in free! And...to spice up the night, its an Absolut promotion!

Sunday night, Parker Wheeler and Friends gets in on the action with a 'Blues Audience Newsletter' 16th Anniversary Party and a Blues Halloween Party. Diane Blue will be the featured performer and the Newsletter's publisher Diane Shonk will be on hand help judge costumes.

Once we got into this, we couldn't stop...so...on Monday night we're doing Halloween Brazilian-style. "Good Food...Good Music" Banda Ponto Com joins us for what promises to be a real party night!

We thought maybe people needed on night out of costume so we let Tuesday rest. Our Hoot Night on Wednesday, though, will be just that - Open Mic in full costume; what a way to go!

The Undaunted Professor Harp Joins This Sunday's Blues Party

2007-10-18T09:44:00.000-04:00

Parker Wheeler's Blues Party welcomes Professor Harp to the well-known blues jam session this Sunday. Joining the Professor and Wheeler will be Sax Gordon Beadle, Amadee Castenell, Chris "Stovall" Brown, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti - $7 cover.

This Weekend - Downstairs at The Grog

2007-10-18T09:23:00.001-04:00

Tonight, we welcome some local talent for their first booking at The Grog. On 3, a 5-member group from Amesbury, promises to warm up the night with some great dance rock - $5 cover.

Tomorrow night, Das Pintos returns. In May they packed the Downstairs in their benefit for Dads for Dafur. They're planning another night of 'funky splendor'! - $5 cover

Saturday evening, Third Stone heats up the stage again with a night of funk, rock & blues - $5 cover

Vykki Vox Hits The Sunday Blues Party

2007-09-27T18:30:00.001-04:00

Parker Wheeler's Blues Party brings Vykki Vox back to the stage this Sunday. A well-known dynamo whose band performs in many venues, Vox is very active in CSN (Chick Singer Night) and, in fact, is the Director of the Boston CSN. Joining Vox & Wheeler on the Sunday Blues Stage will be Ken Clark of KCOT fame, Amadee Castenell, Erik Ringstad & Steve Bankuti - $5 cover.

This Weekend - Downstairs at The Grog

2007-09-27T13:24:00.002-04:00

Tonight, John Eddie returns to The Grog. This special evening will start at 9pm with doors opening at 8pm. JTstriker, a popular New Hampshire performer will open for Eddie. It's about time you found out "Who The Hell Is John Eddie?" - $20 cover.

Tomorrow night, Not Broken returns for a great night of pop rock. This 4-piece band from the Methuen-Haverhill area has packed our Downstairs in their previous visits - $5 cover.

On Saturday night, Joppa Flatts hits the stage and the Downstairs will be jumping. Playing a mix of blues, rock & pop, this local band heats up a Saturday night $5 cover.

2007 Readers' Choice Winner - Live Music Venue

2007-09-13T16:58:00.000-04:00

Just In...we have heard from NorthShore Magazine that the 2007 Readers' Choice Winner for Arts & Leisure - Live Music Venue is our very own Grog. For the best music north of anywhere, it looks like we're still the place

Michael Pickett Returns to the Sunday Blues Party

2007-09-13T08:33:00.001-04:00

This Sunday, Michael Pickett rejoins Parker Wheeler & Friends for another great night of jams.

One of Canada's premier blues performers and multiple Canadian Music Award winner, Pickett returns to our Sunday stage performing selections from his Blues Album of the Year "Blues Money". He will be joined by guitarist Chris "Stovall" Brown and saxophonist Amadee Castenell and, of course, Parker. Show starts at 7pm - $7 cover.

This Weekend - Downstairs at The Grog

2007-09-13T08:04:00.002-04:00

Tonight, Third Stone arrives for their first showing at The Grog. Show starts at 8pm - $5 cover.

Tomorrow night, Chris Fitz and his band arrive for another great night of rockin' blues. Fitz won the 2006 Blues Audience Magazine Reader's Poll Awards for "Outstanding Guitar Player" and has always brought the blues-faithful out for his performances at The Grog. Show starts at 9pm -$5 cover.

Saturday, the Chad Verbeck Band opens for Hot Day at the Zoo. It's going to be a funky night - don't miss it. Show starts at 9pm - $5 cover.

Newburyport Cocktail Competition

2007-09-13T07:34:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday, September 16th, Newburyport's first Cocktail Competition will take place. An adventurous group of participants will tour the best watering spots of Newburyport - tasting new concoctions and, finally, voting for the best new cocktail. Find more information on the event. We've been mixing and testing (tough job, but someones got to do it) and we'll be looking for your vote!

John Eddie Returns on September 27th

2007-09-12T18:03:00.000-04:00

John Eddie was a sell-out in August. He will return on Thursday, September 27th at 9pm with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $20.00 and are available on-line (with an additional handling charge) or at the restaurant. Ticket purchase information.

For more information on John Eddie, check out his website.

Welcome to The Grog's Blog

2007-09-12T17:47:00.001-04:00

The newest and best way to keep up with the happenings at The Grog. What's new on the music calendar? What special events & promotions are coming up? Are there some new menu specials you can't wait to try? Maybe a little bit of history and info on local events... We'll try to keep this fresh and interesting and we hope you'll help us by adding your comments.