(MyKeeneNow) This weekend’s exciting happenings are live music performances of diverse artists and genres.

From Grammy-nominated artists to local folk ensembles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of the highlights:

Friday, June 28:

Grammy Award-nominated Leslie Mendelson will grace the stage at the Colonial Performing Arts Center. Praised by such artists as Jackson Browne and Jakob Dylan, her melodies have been described as timeless and deeply moving.

  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Location: Colonial Performing Arts Center, 95 Main St., Keene.
  • Tickets: $25-$30 Reserved Seating / $30 Day of Show
  • Contact: www.thecolonial.org

Western Massachusetts-based band Christa Joy & the Honeybees will deliver twangy Americana with a mix of honky-tonk and gospel-tinged ballads. Joining them is The Paper City Picture Show, bringing soulful story-songs and waltzy vignettes.

  • Time: 7-10 p.m.
  • Location: Brewbakers Cafe,  48 Emerald St., Keene, NH
  • Tickets: $20
  • Contact: www.novaarts.org

Allegra Krieger, Hour, and Lily Seabird perform. Experience the “mature and alluring” work of Allegra Krieger, along with the instrumental ensemble Hour, and the evocative songwriting of Lily Seabird.

  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Location: The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt.
  • Contact: stonechurchvt.com

Saturday, June 29:

Iris DeMent and special guest Ana Egge will perform a concert hosted by Peterborough Folk Music. With a voice described as original and deeply moving, her lyrics have been described as incredibly insightful.

  • Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: The Park Theatre, Main Street, Jaffrey
  • Contact: www.pfmsconcerts.org

Lia Kohl and Whitney Johnson blend cello, viola, synthesizers, and more to create tranquil, evolving soundscapes.

  • Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
  • Location: Epsilon Spires, Main Street, Brattleboro, Vt.
  • Tickets: $15
  • Contact: epsilonspires.org