Kate Redgate Band w/ Sarah Levecque Duo

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Press Room - Upstairs | Portsmouth

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Kate Redgate Band w\/ Sarah Levecque Duo
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With a lifetime of stories put into songs, Kate Redgate’s music is a lived-in mix of rock and roll, folk, roots-rock and country.
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Kate Redgate Band w/ Sarah Levecque Duo

Thurs 11/13

6pm doors/7pm show

All Ages | $20


With a lifetime of stories put into songs, Kate Redgate’s music is a lived-in mix of rock and roll, folk, roots-rock and country. The result of a high school dropout using time well spent absorbing her vast early musical influences, and then putting in the time to become a writer with her own voice.

A NewFolk finalist at the prestigious Kerville Folk Festival, Kate Redgate’s career spans decades of “here and there's” - from southern Illinois, to Montana, to New England. She has performed at SXSW, the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriters Showcase, Whitefish Songwriters Festival; is a “Boston’s Best” songwriter and a New England Music Award Songwriter of the Year Nominee – among countless other songwriter nods. All of this while working multiple jobs as a single mother – and a survivor of domestic abuse and hard times.

Her longtime Seacoast band features an all star cast: Richard Habib on drums, Jon McCormack on guitars, Jim Gambino on Keys, Mark Damon on bass (with Roland LeFox when Mark is on the road). This band knows how to handle these songs, framing Kate’s vocals with dynamic ease.


Kate released “Nothing Tragic” in 2009 to some international acclaim, After spending some time in the dark, her latest record, “Light Under The Door” was released on Rum Bar Records in June, 2023. This record is proof of her grit and determination - and not just in the songs. The album was recorded live in the studio, vocals and all over the course of 3 days.

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“We wouldn’t be the first to suggest that there’s a bit of Lucinda Williams to be found in the music of Kate Redgate, whose publicity suggests that she is a heart-worn sleeve storyteller, alt- country rebel rouser, musician, artist and creative force. Listen to “Light Under The Door” and you’ll surely find yourself saying yes, yes, yes, yes and yes to the whole list.” - Americana UK

“Life will take a swing at you, and sometimes it pulls a knife. Light Under The Door is Kate stepping toward it with a roll of pennies tucked into her fist.” - Jon Nolan, producer.

Kate is currently at work on a follow up recording, due out in 2026


Sarah Levecque is a songwriter, guitarist who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music. Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk, and rock music.

"Her musical style could easily be categorized as Americana or roots music. But, whatever the genre, her voice and songwriting approach will stop you in your tracks. She's got this smoky, ethereal delivery that makes you hang on to every word. Sarah Levecque is an introspective artist who writes from the heart and puts a lot of emotional weight into her songs. Perhaps her greatest gift is her ability to clearly articulate the human experience and share her passion, vulnerability, and strength with the listener." -Geoff Wilbur's Music Blog (Album Review: Sarah Levecque -Moments of Silver)


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The Press Room - Upstairs, 77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, United States

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