Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Yard Sale & Gear Swap
Milk St. Yard Sale + Gear Swap
Sunday, July 19
12:00–5:00 PM
We’re opening up Milk St. Studios for a community yard sale and gear swap.
Come by to browse used music gear, instruments, accessories, studio items, and whatever else people bring through. The studio will also have some equipment and miscellaneous items available for sale.
This is a casual hang for musicians, collectors, gear heads, and anyone looking to buy, sell, trade, or just spend the afternoon around the local music community.
Visitors are $5 at the door. Milk St. members get in free.
Want to sell or set up a table? Vendor spots are $20. Reach out to 603-326-5060 for more info or to confirm your spot.
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Record Club
Record Club
Biweekly at Milk St. Studios
Needle drops at 7:00 PM
Join us every other week for Record Club, a laid-back listening night for music lovers, collectors, and curious ears. Each session centers around a featured album, artist, genre, or theme, with plenty of room for conversation, discovery, and sharing favorites.
Bring a record, bring a friend, or just come listen.
Free and open to the public.
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Networking Night
https://www.facebook.com/events/996919569489948
Looking for your next bandmate, collaborator, or creative connection?
Milk St. Studios is hosting Musician Networking Night: Find Your Next Bandmate, a low-pressure, conversation-focused mixer for local musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, and bands looking to meet each other.
This is not a jam night or performance night. It’s a chance to talk music, share what you’re working on, meet people with similar goals, and make real connections in the local music community.
Whether you’re starting a band, looking to join one, filling out a lineup, writing songs, producing, booking shows, or simply trying to meet more people in the scene, this night is built for connection.
This is one of a few new community concepts we’re testing at Milk St. Keep an eye out for things like Project Pitch Night, Demo Listening Circle, Songwriter Swap, Producer/Artist Matchmaking, etc..
Musician Networking Night: Find Your Next Bandmate
Members: Free
Visitors: $10
Wednesday, June 24th
6:00–9:00 PM
Milk St. Studios
6 Milk St., Dover, NH
No performances. No pressure. Just conversation, connection, and community.
Come hang, talk music, and meet the people who might help shape your next project.
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Record Club
Record Club
Biweekly at Milk St. Studios
Needle drops at 7:00 PM
Join us every other week for Record Club, a laid-back listening night for music lovers, collectors, and curious ears. Each session centers around a featured album, artist, genre, or theme, with plenty of room for conversation, discovery, and sharing favorites.
Bring a record, bring a friend, or just come listen.
Free and open to the public.
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Songwriting Intensive
Songwriting Intensive with Lindsay
Thursdays, July 9–August 13
6:30–8:30 PM
Join Lindsay for a six-week songwriting intensive designed for writers of all experience levels, whether you are working on your first song or your thousandth. Each session will focus on developing ideas, strengthening lyrics and melodies, and building confidence in your creative process.
Drop-in sessions are $20, or you can sign up for the full series for $100. The full series includes participation in the August 20 showcase and potluck.
Open to ages 16+.
To register, email LGarfieldMusic@gmail.com
Record Club
Record Club
Biweekly at Milk St. Studios
Needle drops at 7:00 PM
Join us every other week for Record Club, a laid-back listening night for music lovers, collectors, and curious ears. Each session centers around a featured album, artist, genre, or theme, with plenty of room for conversation, discovery, and sharing favorites.
Bring a record, bring a friend, or just come listen.
Free and open to the public.
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Networking Night
Looking for your next bandmate, collaborator, or creative connection?
Milk St. Studios is hosting Musician Networking Night: Find Your Next Bandmate, a low-pressure, conversation-focused mixer for local musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, and bands looking to meet each other.
This is not a jam night or performance night. It’s a chance to talk music, share what you’re working on, meet people with similar goals, and make real connections in the local music community.
Whether you’re starting a band, looking to join one, filling out a lineup, writing songs, producing, booking shows, or simply trying to meet more people in the scene, this night is built for connection.
This is one of a few new community concepts we’re testing at Milk St. Keep an eye out for things like Project Pitch Night, Demo Listening Circle, Songwriter Swap, Producer/Artist Matchmaking, etc..
Musician Networking Night: Find Your Next Bandmate
Members: Free
Visitors: $10
Wednesday, July 29th
6:00–9:00 PM
Milk St. Studios
6 Milk St., Dover, NH
No performances. No pressure. Just conversation, connection, and community.
Come hang, talk music, and meet the people who might help shape your next project.
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
Drum Workshop
Milk St. Studios is hosting a Drum Workshop Series led by Jordan Scott and Kevin Pond on June 15th and July 6th from 7:00–9:00 PM.
Across the series, they’ll be covering topics like the art of the groove, moving beyond standard rock beats, exploring styles like funk, shuffle, samba, and more, plus mechanics, dynamics, rudiments, group discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on time behind the kit.
Whether you’re looking to tighten up your playing, break out of old patterns, or get introduced to new styles, this is going to be a fun and valuable series.
Put it on the calendar. We know we will.
Block Party - Porchfest After Party
Porchfest Sunday at Milk St. Studios.
This Sunday, June 14, Dover Porchfest will be happening all around town from 1:00–5:00 PM. After the music wraps up, come by Milk St. Studios for an outdoor community hang with more live music, art, and good people.
Sunday, June 14
4:30–8:30 PM
Milk St. Studios
We’ll have outdoor live music from New Norde and Coyote Smoke, plus pop-up art making with The Center from 4:30–7:00 PM.
Porchfest is all about celebrating local music, creativity, and community, and we’re excited to keep that spirit going into the evening here at the studio. Swing by after you make your way through town, catch a couple more sets, make some art, and hang with the Milk St. crew.
Live music. Local art. Community. Come on by after Porchfest.
Songwriting Lab w/ Lindsay Garfield
Got songs in your notes app that deserve daylight?
Let’s turn ‘em into real-deal tunes.
$15 for members/ $20 for non-members
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Weekly Jam - Every Tuesday
Tuesday Jam Night
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:30 PM
Come hang, play, listen, and meet other musicians in the Milk St. community. Jam Night is open to a mix of players and styles, with different rooms offering different vibes throughout the night.
Room flow typically includes:
Lounge: more acoustic, stripped-back, and conversational
Beatles Room: familiar covers and standard jam tunes
Petty Room: freeform jams with a looser, groove-focused feel
Bring your instrument, jump in where it feels right, and connect with other players.
Members: included
Visitors: $10 to play
Milk St. Studios
SNHUG Social
This Sunday (6/7) from 3–5 PM, join the Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group in the Lounge for their monthly meetup.
The format is split:
Open Mic (first half): everyone is encouraged to play a song
Group Jam (second half): play along together with chords projected on the big screen
Free and open to all.
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Songwriting Lab w/ Lindsay Garfield
Got songs in your notes app that deserve daylight?
Let’s turn ‘em into real-deal tunes.
$15 for members/ $20 for non-members
Little Groove Music
Little Groove is coming to the Milk St. Lounge!
Starting soon, we’ll be hosting Little Groove music events every Thursday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM right here in the Milk St. Lounge.
These sessions are designed for little ones and their grown-ups, bringing music, movement, rhythm, and plenty of fun into the space each week. It’s a great way to get kids moving, singing, and connecting through music in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Every Thursday
9:30–10:30 AM
Milk St. Studios Lounge
Learn more and sign up at babywiggle.com/dover
Come wiggle with us.
Record Club
6/3 Milk St. Record Club “Funk & Soul Night”
This Wednesday night bring in your favorite funk & soul vinyl records from any era! Our free and open club has really blossomed into a vibrant community and we’d love to have you join us! We’ll cover the roots and history of funk and soul music and discuss their influences on modern music.
Needle drops at 7pm!
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon (Copy)
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Level Up w/ David James: Show Day BEst Practices
DAY CHANGE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
You asked, we listened! To accommodate the massive interest in our next session, we are moving the Level Up Seminar to Monday, March 30th.
Whether you are a solo looper building a soundscape or a full rock band prepping for the big stage, this session is designed for you. David James is pulling back the curtain on the professional habits that separate the amateurs from the icons.
What’s on the Agenda?
Live Demo: Watch David’s exact practice process in real-time.
The Daily Toolkit: A look at the essential tools he uses every single day to stay sharp.
The Master Set List: We’re sharing samples of his custom set list templates (including the tempo and key markers that are critical for a seamless show).
Rehearsal vs. Practice: Understanding the difference between honing your craft and mastering your stagecraft.
The Goal: Better Flow, Better Shows
We aren't just talking about playing notes; we’re talking about Set Flow. Learn how to bake stagecraft into your rehearsals so that by the time you hit the stage, the performance is second nature.
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Songwriter's Showcase
The Songwriters Showcase
Join us for a soulful, coffee house-style evening at Milk St. Studios as we pull back the curtain on the creative process.
We’re transforming the lounge into a listening room to celebrate the members of our Songwriters Circle & Songwriters Lab. This is a milestone, for some of our 11 performers, this evening marks the very first time they will share their music with an audience.
The Music - Each songwriter will showcase two original works. Expect an evening of raw storytelling, fresh melodies, and the unique energy that only comes from a community of creators supporting one another.
The Atmosphere -
Relaxed & Casual: Grab a seat, get comfortable, and settle in for a night of local art.
Potluck & Snacks: We’re keeping it community-style! Please feel free to bring a dish to share or your favorite snacks to enjoy.
All Ages: Everyone is welcome, though please note that some songs may touch on adult themes and honest storytelling.
Supporting the Craft - Your donations go directly toward supporting the studio and the lab.
Members: $10 suggested donation
Non-Members: $15 suggested donation
Tuesday Open Jam Night
This is a weekly hang at Milk St. Studios (every Tuesday from 7-9 pm) where musicians come together to play music, network, and have fun. Whether you're looking to jam, improve your skills, or just vibe with the community, Milk Street is the place for you. $10 for non-members
Community Choir
Community Choir with Jules Ross
Come sing, connect, and build community. Open to all voices and experience levels—no pressure, just joy, collaboration, and great music.
Songwriter's Circle w/ Scott Dillon
Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Bring a completed song, lyric idea, chord progressions, riffs, or just yourself. Join us and let’s make original music!
Tuesday Open Jam Night
This is a weekly hang at Milk St. Studios (every Tuesday from 7-9 pm) where musicians come together to play music, network, and have fun. Whether you're looking to jam, improve your skills, or just vibe with the community, Milk Street is the place for you. $10 for non-members