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.

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

Live Music This Weekend:

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

Sat., Dec. 1 - Merrmiack

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

Sat., Dec. 1 - Joe Wilkins, 7:30 p.m.

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Sat., Dec. 1 - Leaving Eden

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Sat., Dec. 1 - Fishing the Sky

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Sat., Dec. 1 - Gracie Curran and the High Falutin Band

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

Sat., Dec. 1 - Shuffle Mode

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

Sat., Dec. 1 - DJ Joey B 

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

Sat., Dec. 1 - Eric Haltmeier

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