“Artists are coming from far and near, we have had a great amount of interest from venues; artists; and fans after the announcement of the cancellation of Crossroads a few months ago. We were not able to continue with Crossroads at this time but everyone still wants the music and an event to fill the gap. A self-supporting event will take its place with artists from Maine, New England, and Canada,” said McIntyre. “It will be funded 100 percent from ticket sales and attendance is crucial to its success.”

Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Skye Theatre in South Carthage; Thursday, Sept. 11, at Route 27 Arts in Stratton; and Friday, Sept. 12, at Phillips Area Community Center in Phillips – Cassie & Maggie MacDonald. Each show at 7 p.m. $15.

Cassie and Maggie MacDonald have found the perfect balance between musical integrity, and sheer entertainment. While still staying true to their Celtic roots, they have explored and tested the boundaries of traditional music, bringing a breath of fresh air to the genre with their original compositions and arrangements.

Thursday, Sept. 11, Perpetual e-Motion will play at 7 p.m. at the Farmington Historical Societies, North Church Concert Series. Maine duo Ed Howe and John Cote will play a composition of complex poly-rhythms, melody and counter melody drawing from Celtic, bluegrass, jazz and electronic influences. North Church is at 118 High Street in Farmington. Call 207-778-2006 for reservations. $15.

Friday, Sept. 12, Erica Brown & Bluegrass Connection at 7 p.m. at Deertrees Theater, 156 Deertrees Rd. in Harrison. $22

Saturday Sept. 13, the Old South Church Concert Series will feature Coig at 7 p.m. who will perform progressive Cape Breton-style music, song, and dance. South Church is at 227 Maine Street in Farmington. Call 207-491-5919. $15.

Saturday, Sept. 13 — The Don Roy Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. at RFA Lakeside Theater on Main St. in Rangeley. $15.

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Late night Festival Club from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. $15.

Most of the performers from the week-long festival will be in to perform one after the other. The night (morning) will end with many musicians on stage for one last, giant session. Potluck for food, snacks, and beverages. Artists will include: Coig; Don Roy Ensemble, Eric Johnson, and more.

Sunday, Sept. 14 – The Gawler Family at 2 p.m.

John and Ellen and their daughters Molly, Edith, and Elsie will bring you an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, wooden banjo, cello, guitar, ukulele and piano as well as a few surprises. Add two sons in law and you have a fun mix.

Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Skye Farewell Part I at 7 p.m. $15

The first of two final shows at Skye as an era ends for the Celtic theater. A multitude and variety of artists will perform including: T-Acadie: Nikki Engstrom from Cape Cod’s Stanley & Grimm; Scrog Pudding lead singer Eric W. Johnson; Forrest Blood; Bill & Jody Kasregis with Jim Roy.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Skye Farewell Part II “The End of the Beginning” $15

Denny Breau will start out the evening with a bang. Ellen Gawler has been a mainstay in fiddle music and we will hear her in a rare solo and then joined by some friends. Steve Muise has been the backbone of Franklin County fiddling for the past 20 plus years. He to will begin with a solo and then add some members of the Franklin County Fiddlers. End the evening with fiddler Don Roy with wife Cindy at the keyboards.

Skye Theater is at 2 Highland Drive in South Carthage. More information is available at www.necelticarts.com or call 207-562-4445.

A full schedule can be found at www.necelticarts.com or by calling 207-562-4445.