BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre announces their shows for the 2019 season. “Sophisticated Ladies” — June 5-22. With the largest tap dance sequences since 2017’s “Newsies” and 2018’s “Singin’ In the Rain,” the show is a celebration of the jazz legend Duke Ellington. “Treasure Island” — June 26-July 13. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale comes to musical life […]
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Becca Stevens to kick off free concert series at Bates
Performing at Bates College at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, is eclectic singer-songwriter Becca Stevens. She is celebrated for crafting exquisite compositions for both her own band and artists as diverse as pop star David Crosby and classical pianist Timo Andres. Stevens’ show will open the 2018-19 free concert season presented by the Olin Concert […]
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Boston Blues All-Stars to perform in Kingfield
Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All-Stars will perform at Blues in the Barn, 164 Main St., Kingfield, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. The Boston Blues All-Stars are a group of musicians lead by pianist/organist/songwriter Anthony Geraci. Musicians associated with the All-Stars include Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson, Brian Templeton, Toni Lynn Washington, […]
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"Music for Mavis" presents The Cobblestones
“Music for Mavis,” Tuesdays at the Turner Gazebo, brings The Cobblestones, a local band offering Americana music with tight harmonies and acoustic music. The band started about three years ago when Carolyn Costanzi, vocals, and Mike Plourde, guitar/vocals, met at an open mic at Tucker’s Pub in Norway. They started as a duo and added […]
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Brat & Strudel Contest kicks off Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend
RANGELEY — Rangeley Oktoberfest weekend kicks off with the annual Brat & Strudel Contest event to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at The Rangeley Tavern. Entrants will put forth their best brat and strudel and the public is invited to taste samples from all participants. Each attendee will receive tastings […]
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Local author Doug Dunlap releases outdoor book
FARMINGTON — Doug Dunlap, Farmington resident, has recently released another of his outdoor books, this one covering walking trails in the Farmington-Wilton area. Doug chooses to self-publish and his publishing company goes by the name Foot and Paddle Publications. Doug has been hiking the trails of Northern New England for over 40 years, and has […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 1
100 Years Ago: 1918 The Gospel Tent meetings being held in Auburn on Lake Auburn Avenue will close Sunday night. Rev. N.H. Washburn, district superintendent of the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene who has had charge of the meetings, will be assisted tonight and Sunday by Rev. Leslie E. Mann, pastor of the Nazarene Church […]
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Novel Jazz plays Ellington and Strayhorn at Vienna Union Hall
VIENNA — The Novel Jazz Septet will be in concert featuring music of the iconic Duke Ellington and his equally iconic musical collaborator, Billy Strayhorn, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road. Novel Jazz is a Maine-based group, now in their 14th season of concerts around Maine and New […]
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Greg Boardman kicks off new 'Oasis of Music' season
LEWISTON — Fiddler Greg Boardman will kick off the new “Oasis of Music” season with a performance this coming Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St., beginning at 12:30 p.m. Boardman will play a set of tunes he learned from the concerts and recorded performances of Dave Swarbrick (1940-2015), the English fiddler who […]
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Poison and Ruckus wrap up summer shows at Mixers
Join the end-of-summer blowout party of the season Friday at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus, featuring Shot of Poison, tribute band to one of the hardest-rocking party bands of all time. Shot of Poison members include: Bruce Bennett, “BB Seville,” guitar; Ad Boc, “Bobby Dollface,” bass; Ken Gilman, “Kenny Rockett,” drums; and Frank Pupillo, […]