Narrows Center opening after expansion, releases March schedule

FALL RIVER— The Narrows Center reopens its doors after a month of expansion and renovations with an exciting lineup, including multiple bands making their Narrows debut.

Fri, Mar 2. Birds of Chicago. The acclaimed husband and wife led band, Birds of Chicago released their revelatory Signature Sounds debut, American Flowers, late last year. $22 Advance; $25 Day of Show.

Sat, Mar 3. Dear John: Robert Ellis & Courtney Hartman. Opener: Brian Dunne. Robert Ellis and Courtney Hartman bring you an evening of duets written by John Hartford. $22; $25 DOS.

Thu, Mar 8. Trevor Hall. Join Trevor Hall for “A Night in the Village,” a special event where Trevor will share songs, the stories behind them, and rare images and footage from his journeys to India, Nepal and beyond. $32; $37.

Fri, Mar 9. Neal & the Vipers. This Rhode Island based band plays American Roots Music encompassing blues, rock & roll, rockabilly, and surf, that will get you up out of your chair to dance all night long! $20; $22.

Sat, Mar 10. Entrain. Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha’s Vineyard-based, six-piece band has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. $27; $30.

Thu, Mar 15. The Dustbowl Revival. Over the past few years, The Dustbowl Revival has been making a name for itself with a vibrant mix of vintage Americana sounds. $22; $25.

Sat, Mar 17. Pat Travers Band. Since the critically acclaimed 1976 debut album featuring his own brand of high quality seventies guitar rock and roll, Pat Travers has gone on to deliver melodic eighties rock, a blues period throughout most of the nineties. $30 Advance; $32 Day of Show.

Wed, Mar 21. Gongs of Joy: Gong Bath Meditation. Come to clear, energize and balance through the deep vibration and resonance of gongs. Bring a mat, blanket, or chair with you to relax. Doors open at 7pm. Meditation begins at 7:30pm. $20.

Thu, Mar 22. Shipyard Wreck. Founded by James Gagne, Shipyard Wreck is a high-energy, blues-rock band out of South Coast Massachusetts. $15; $20.

Fri, Mar 23. Shovels & Rope. Charleston, South Carolina-based indie folk duo Shovels & Rope consist of married singer/songwriters who were named Best Emerging Artists at the 2013 Americana Music Awards. $37; $42.

Fri, Mar 30. Squirrel Nut Zippers. The Zippers are fascinated with big-band swing and Harlem, creating a tongue-in-cheek salute to ’20s and ’30s jazz. This is one of the most theatrical and up-beat concerts hosted at the Narrows. $37; $40.

Sat, Mar 31. Blue Oyster Cult. Opener: School of Rock All Stars. SOLD OUT.

The Narrows Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.