The Toughcats: For decades now this power trio of banjo, resonator guitar, and drums has been surprising audiences with creative songwriting, unique instrumental arrangements, and raw garage band intensity. Balanced by two lead vocalists and well timed harmonies, The Toughcats blend an eclectic mix of influences into a playful and powerful original sound. Their live show is both sonically and visually captivating and leaves many an audience's jaws not far from the floor. They have released four full length albums and toured nationally for many years. The band has not performed in their home of Midcoast Maine for quite some time. This will be an especially potent comeback concert in the place where it all began.

Becca Biggs has been making a name for herself in Maine for over eight years, but her country influences and twangy vocals (with a vibrato reminiscent of Dolly Parton) betray her Tennessee roots. Playing banjo with two other homesteader-moms on cello and guitar, she co-founded the Americana trio Sugarbush in 2015, releasing two albums of acclaimed material. Last year, Biggs broke out with her debut solo album Genie, assembling a team of crack musicians including J.R. Braugh, Jake Greenlaw, and Zack Bence. That effort saw her named WERU’s artist of the week and the track “I Can’t Take It” named a Portland Press Herald song of the week. Mainer magazine recognized her “beautiful and dextrous voice.” Combined with folk, rock, and alternative influences, Biggs and her band have created a sound that is both muscular and enveloping. Don’t be fooled by the unassuming, laid-back personality; Biggs can rock, and you may quickly find yourself out of your chair.

General admission tickets are available for $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/events/211097. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.