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. 

Larry Power and the 12:01 Blues Band is playing Red Rock Bistro on Friday night. This band has been performing since the 1960s, when they opened for Jimi Hendrix. Throughout the years, 12:01 Blues Band jammed with the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan and Dicky Betts.

HDRnB is playing Chianti's in Beverly this Saturday, returning "with another night of R&B, Soul. Featuring Douglas Gimble on vocals, Henley Douglas Jr. on saxophone, Squantch on trombone, John Iltiss on drums, and Dave Walker on bass."

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

Other Live Music This Weekend:

The Hardcover, 15A Newbury Street, Rt. 1, Danvers

Fri., Dec. 21 - Katie O'Brien Duo - 8 p.m.

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

Fri., Dec. 21 - Lisa Love
Sat., Dec. 22 - Gainsville Road

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

Fri., Dec. 21 - Brian Thomas Group - 9:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 22 - HDRnB - 9:30 p.m.

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem

Fri., Dec. 21 - Spike the Punch
Sat., Dec. 22 - Pulse

Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem

Fri., Dec. 21 - Bunwinkies - 8 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 22 - Dr. DK - 8 p.m.

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

Fri., Dec. 21 - Joe Vellucci Band
Sat., Dec. 22 - White Lignhtni'

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

Sat., Dec. 22 - Doug Kwartler - 7:30 p.m.

Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott

Fri., Dec. 21 - Larry Power and the 12:01 Blues Band
Sat., Dec. 22 - Boston Baked Blues

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