NEWBURYPORT — Grammy Award nominee Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas performs Saturday at 8 p.m. as part of the Belleville Roots Music Series.
Nathan Williams is regarded as a zydeco legend and Creole music pioneer who has performed for more than three and a half decades, according to a news release.
This show is a dance and concert, with limited seating available at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St.
Next on the Belleville schedule is Téada, which performs March 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. Téada, one of Ireland’s top traditional bands, has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia, the release said.
Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam featuring vocalist and guitarist Michael Daves will perform April 18 at 8 p.m. The 2025 Grammy nominee will honor the music of Earl Scruggs.
Cécilia concludes the season May 16 at 8 p.m. The Canadian band blends traditional Celtic and Quebecois music with jazz, swing and classical elements.
With repairs to Belleville’s 1867 Meetinghouse continuing into the 2025-26 season, all concerts will be held in the adjacent Stage Room, which has limited seating. For tickets, schedule updates or to join the mailing list, go to www.bellevilleroots.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Belleville Congregational Church has long-standing roots in the community as a gathering place and supporter of local service organizations. The Belleville Roots Music Series, founded in December 2010, brings high-quality roots music to the Newburyport area.
The Belleville Roots Music Series committee features Joe Carper, Donna Wilson Irwin, Ken Irwin, Shawna Kelley, Kathleen Miller, Patsy Nelson and Kathy Rand.