One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA),…
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ROCKLAND — The Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) big band and The Moosehedz classic rock/funk/jazz horn band will perform a concert Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post in…
CAMDEN — Peopleplace’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser takes place Saturday, June 1, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Camden Yacht Club.
Join for an evening of festivity and reflection…
TENANTS HARBOR — The Mid Coast Community Band will perform Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., at Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint George Lodge 132.
The Mid Coast Community Band is…
ROCKLAND — Rising singer-songwriter and guitar player Haley Heynderickx will perform at the Strand Theatre on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. Award Winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever…
BELFAST — Culomba is touring in celebration of its newest album, Cherry Street. The band will perform for “an evening of close harmony singing from many different vocal traditions,”…
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School awarded eight solo prizes and one chamber music prize to outstanding young Maine musicians in this year's Young Stars of Maine Prize Program.…
BELFAST — On Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m., Belfast Chamber Music presents its inaugural spring concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at 37 Miller Street, in Belfast.
The free…
BELFAST — Penobscot Bay Ringers, Midcoast Maine’s community handbell choir, will present a Spring Ring on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street,…
very popular in late 18th century, a fitting connection to Union, founded in 18th century
UNION — Union Elementary School invites the community to attend a contra dance on Friday, May 17, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., in the school gymnasium. The contra dance is the culmination of a dance…
With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends…
ROCKLAND — Folk singer-songwriter May Erlewine will perform Sunday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre.
“A prolific and passionate folk songwriter from Michigan, May Erlewine has…
SEARSPORT — Searsport Shores Ocean Campground hosts The Hot Suppers on Thursday, May 16, for a potluck stir fry dinner and dance party. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m., when the public is welcome…
ROCKPORT — “Vermont Folklife’s Sugar in the Pan trad band of superstar teenage musicians is touring Maine with an exciting program of Franco-American favorites,” said YTV touring group manager …
WALDOBORO — Tickets are still available for the band Le Vent du Nord at The Waldo on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone…
WALDOBORO — Toronto-based Choir! Choir! Chor! will be at The Waldo Theatre, Saturday, May 18, for an ‘80s Sing-Along. From Prince, Madonna and George Michael...To Bon Jovi, Whitney and Journey…
CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, presents Jessica Deskin in concert on Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m., in the church…
ROCKPORT — On Wednesday, May 8, at 1 p.m., in Rockport’s Union Hall, Bay Chamber presents Rasa String Quartet in the final concert of their annual Midday Music Series.
“Boston-based Rasa…
WALDOBORO — Boston-based Darlingside will take the stage at The Waldo for the first time Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Spencer Albee (Rustic Overtones, Griffin Williams Sherry…
BELFAST — The Underground Lounge goes undersea with The Mermaids, Thursday, May 2, for the last show of the season.
“The Midcoast trio creates a dreamy waterscape featuring strong…
an original comedy with country songs
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre will be holding auditions for Tanglin’ Hearts, an original comedy with country songs which will be staged at The Waldo early this fall. Book and lyrics are by actress…
May 5 concert at 2 p.m.
Penobscot Bay Orchestra performs concerts in Belfast and Camden in May.
Concert dates:
2:00 PM Sunday, May 5 at Belfast Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast, ME…
When they head out on the road to tour as a duo, vocalist Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet, on guitar and vocals, present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana…
harmonious chants and drumbeats
ROCKPORT — Musical duo Darshan Music is bringing their harmonious chants and drumbeats to Rockport on Sunday, April 28. Darshan Music’s take on the ancient practice of kirtan – simple call-and-…
Fans of bluegrass, in particular, welcome spring and the musical news that the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing two nationally acclaimed bluegrass-inspired bands to the stage in early…
ROCKPORT — On Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., at the Rockport Opera House, Bay Chamber presents Palaver Strings alongside the Grammy award-winning Attacca Quartet for a unique collaborative…
WALDOBORO — Join The Dani Tribesmen and friends in celebration of 4:20 in rasta style on Saturday, April 20, at 4 p.m., at The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main Street, in Waldoboro.
The modest…
The Camden Hills Regional High School Music Department traveled to New York City last weekend to attend the WorldStrides music festival, which is held at Riverside Church in the Upper West Side of…
ROCKLAND — Award-winning Roots singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah will appear Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre.
A 2019 Grammy Award nominee for Best American Roots Song…
ROCKPORT — The trio Springtide will play with the Pine Tree Flyers, Saturday, April 20, at the Rockport Opera House. The concert is “bringing the intricate and delightful traditional fiddle music…
Jaden Johnson, of Lincolnville, a senior at Camden Hills Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Maine Principal’s Award, representing CHRHS. This award, sponsored by the Maine…
Stewardship Education Alliance
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, April 27, local singer-songwriters John and Rachel Nicholas will host another of their continuing Good Trouble Project concerts. Each show is a fundraiser for a local cause…
WALDOBORO — Opus One Big Band will be performing Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m., in the Ronald E Dolloff Auditorium at Medomak Valley High School.
Organized and directed by Dale Perkins,…
LINCOLNVILLE — Join Lise Becu and Rosey Gerry for a one-hour gospel music performance on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m., at the historic 1821 Meetinghouse, in Lincolnville Center.
Lise and…
Piper has appeared in ‘Outlander’ and ‘Men in Kilts’
CAMDEN — Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland’s premier traditional music bands, returns to the downtown Camden Opera House, Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m.
The Tannahill Weavers play a…
WARREN — The Second Congregational Church, 252 Main Street in Warren, will be hosting its 10th annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m.
This "night of music" will feature local…
BELFAST — The Pinwheel Brothers offer up their jaunty old-time sound, Thursday, April 11, at the Underground Lounge.
Featuring an irreverent, rootsy style honed by years of busking,…
BELFAST — On Friday, April 5, let your shoes fly at the monthly Community Dance & Contra Dance, a joyful evening of social connection and participatory dancing presented by Belfast Flying…
Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family. His dad started him on the mandolin at age 7 and required him to practice 10 minutes a day. After 6 months of practicing this minimal amount,…
WALDOBORO — Kathleen Edwards will perform on stage for her only Maine appearance, Sunday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m., at The Waldo Theatre.
For decades, Kathleen Edwards has been a cornerstone…
CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, presents master guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan in concert on Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.…
WORLD CHAMPION OLD-TIME PIANO PLAYER
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber's Midday Music Series continues with pianist Adam Swanson on Wednesday, April 10, at 1 p.m., in Union Hall.
One of the world’s foremost pianists and historians of…
Where it’s at
I’ve got another shout out for the Boomers out there this week. Cast your memory back to your teen years at the beach with your friends. What do you hear? The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves,…
WALDOBORO — 10,000 Maniacs will be at The Waldo for the first time ever, in their only Maine performance, April 26.
10,000 Maniacs, an independent bands with hits These Are Days, Because…
CAMDEN — Brendan Taaffe house concert will be held for the benefit of Sweet Tree Arts, Wednesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m., at Barren’s Distillery and Restaurant, in Camden.
A multi-…
WALDOBORO — The third annual special musical story hour will be held Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m., at the Waldoboro Public Library.
This year's performance, designed for children of all…
ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Boogie for the Babes, a night of music and dancing to support their Child Care Program, will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Rockport…
Third Annual Family Show
BELFAST — On Saturday, April 6, at 3 p.m., Halcyon String Quartet will perform their third annual family show at the Colonial Theatre in Belfast. This year's performance, designed for children of…
BELFAST— Belfast Flying Shoes and the Makers Guild of Maine present a program of folk dances from Armenia and Eastern Europe taught by Carolyn Okoomian Rapkievian, with vocal and instrumental…
ROCKLAND — Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster will appear at the Strand Theatre on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.
The veteran blues artist is pushing her boundaries by…
