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The magic behind the music

Jodie Cunningham

Jodie Cunningham is a modern rock-edged country artist that delivers a blend of cover songs and original material truly relevant in today’s Nashville music industry. Jodie is wowing audiences all over New England with her passionate, high energy vocal performance, backed by four, seasoned & well-versed musicians.

Jodie’s vocals and the band’s musical prowess is both dynamic & exciting—their on-stage presence is high energy and infectious! With a driving rhythm section, screaming guitars, tight harmonies and soaring lead vocals, this team will certainly prove that they are not your traditional country band, but a modern country music fusion that crosses over into rock & the top 40!

Jodie has many credits to her name, some of which are New Hampshire Idol winner, finalist (regional and state winner) for the Colgate Country Showdown, and vocalist and entertainer of the year in the NHCMA.

Jodie has opened for and/or shared venues with national acts such as Sugarland, Zac Brown, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Gretchen Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Joe Nichols, Emmerson Drive, Steve Holy, Big n’ Rich, and Little Big Town.

Major venues that Jodie have entertained at include Gillette Stadium, Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion, The Palace Theater, Comcast (Tweeter) Center, and the Verizon Wireless Center, Bike Week and NASCAR Circuit.

Jodie Cunningham & Close Range Band bring a high-energy, upbeat, exhilarating presence to every stage, with a lot of amazing, dedicated fans traveling to see their performances.

Meet Jodie Cunningham & Close Range Band

Jodie Cunningham
Lead Vocals

Mark Gordon
Lead Guitar

Pete Vassil
Drummer

Paul Castiglione
Rhythm Guitar

Eric Bouley
Bass Guitar

Jodie Cunningham
Lead Vocals

Nancy Cunningham
Harmony Vocals

Eric Bouley
Bass Guitar

Paul Castiglione
Rhythm Guitar

Pete Vassil
Drummer

Mark Gordon
Lead Guitar

Mark Gordon
Lead Guitar

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Upcoming Events

Concerts & Festivals

Our Events

Bentley’s Saloon – Opening Weekend!

Bentley's Saloon, Arundel ME April 29, 2023 7:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Wake The Lake – Street Stage

Wake The Lake - Laconia, NH May 19, 2023 7:30 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Naswa Memorial Day Weekend Bash

Naswa Beach Bar May 28, 2023 4:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Bull & Brew

Bull & Brew - Old Orchard Beach, ME July 8, 2023 8:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Wild Acres Campground

Wild Acres Campground - Old Orchard Beach, ME July 29, 2023 6:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Bentley’s Saloon

Bentley's Saloon- Arundel, ME August 5, 2023 7:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Scorpios Block Party Celebration

Scorpios Block Party Celebration- Lancaster, NH August 19, 2023 3:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Southdown Shores

Southdown Shores - Laconia, NH August 26, 2023 7:00 pm Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Westward Shores Campground

Westward Shores Campground - Ossipee, NH September 9, 2023 12:00 am Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

Brigit’s House of Hope Halloween Fundraiser

Brigit's House of Hope Halloween Fundraiser - Location TBD October 21, 2023 12:00 am Jodie Cunningham, Close Range Band

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