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.

Local guitarist Joe Mack will be playing with his band at the Red Rock Bistro in Swampscott. Mack, who has played internationally, derives his style from Jimi Hendrix , Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. 

Local rock band Leaving Eden will be playing Rockafellas in Salem tonight. Leaving Eden has played on the national circuit with the likes of Black Sabbath, Korn and the Dropkick Murphys.

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

Other Live Music This Weekend:

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Fri., Nov. 30 - The Joe Mack Band
Sat., Dec. 1 - Gracie Curran and the High Falutin Band

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

Fri., Nov. 30 - Jumpstreet Band
Sat., Dec. 1 - Merrmiack

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

Fri., Nov. 30 - N/A
Sat., Dec. 1 - Joe Wilkins, 7:30 p.m.

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Fri., Nov. 30 - Open Bar Band
Sat., Dec. 1 - Leaving Eden

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Fri., Nov. 30 - LandForm
Sat., Dec. 1 - Fishing the Sky

Seaport Cafe, 215 Derby St., Salem

Fri., Nov 30 - 12:01 Blues Band

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

Fri., Nov. 30 - Mojo Slim
Sat., Dec. 1 - Shuffle Mode

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

Fri., Nov. 30 -N/A
Sat., Dec. 1 - DJ Joey B 

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

Fri., Nov. 30 - Michelle Willson
Sat., Dec. 1 - Eric Haltmeier

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