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. 

One of our featured acts this week is Michelle Willson. She brings her blues troupe to Chianti's in Beverly on Saturday.

"Michelle Willson returns to Chianti’s stage with her amazing band. Blues, Soul, Jazz, and R&B.  If you haven’t seen Michelle Willson yet, tonight’s the night. Featuring: Zac Casher on drums, Sven Larson on Bass, Scott Shetler on woodwinds and vocals, and Michelle Willson on vocals. Michelle always puts on an extraordinary show here at Chianti.  If you like the blues, don’t miss this show," per Chianti's website.

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

Other Live Music This Weekend:

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

Fri., Dec. 28 - Legacy
Sat., Dec. 29 - Groove Alliance

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

Fri., Dec. 28 - Fats Hammond
Sat., Dec. 29 - Michelle Willson

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

Fri., Dec. 28 - Lee Hawkins Band
Sat., Dec. 29 - Alan and the Alligators

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

Fri., Dec. 28 - N/A
Sat., Dec. 29 - Doug Kwartler

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Fri., Dec. 28 - Bailout Boston
Sat., Dec. 29 - Lucky 13

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Fri., Dec. 28 - Force of Will & Friends - 8 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 29 - Calamus - 8 p.m.

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Fri., Dec. 28 - N/A
Sat., Dec. 29 - Guy Ford Band

Ponte Vecchio’s Restaurant and Lounge, 435 Newbury St., Danvers

Fri., Dec. 28 - N/A
Sun., Dec. 30 - Barbara and Al Boudreau Quartet - 5:30 p.m.

The Landing Restaurant, Marblehead Harbor

Fri., Dec. 28 - Code 51
Sat., Dec. 29 - The Gravel Project

Bands, is your gig missing? Add it in the comments below.