This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. 

Thomas M. Palance is playing Chianti's in Beverly this Friday. Palance is "a renowned trumpet performer and educator known for his versatility and innovative teaching style.Tom Palance returns for another night of some classic jazz.  Featuring jazz standards, and original compositions, Tom Palance always provides a dynamic performance."

All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified.

Other Live Music This Weekend:

Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover

Fri., Jan. 4 - The Swamptones
Sat., Jan. 5 - Groove Authority Band

Andolini's Italian Restaurant, 19 Essex St., Andover

Fri., Jan. 4 - AJ Edwards
Sat., Jan. 5 - Doug Kwartler

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Fri., Jan. 4 - The Spinz - 8 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 5 - Mugsy - 7:30 p.m.

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Fri., Jan. 4 - Smile Makers - 8 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 5 - The Doctor Fox - 8 p.m.

Capone's Restaurant & Bar, 147 Summit St, Peabody

Fri., Jan. 4 - Mama Kicks
Sat., Jan. 5 - Hooda Thunk

Chianti's Tuscan Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 285 Cabot St., Beverly

Fri., Jan. 4 - Tom Palance
Sat., Jan. 5 - Boston Horns

Did we miss your band? Add it in the comments section and we'll highlight it in the list.