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Juke Joint Devils set to rock Guthries Aug. 30

These guys take you back to a time when small house bands played from the soul, on real instruments, could swing like crazy, and anything could happen on stage. The Juke Joint Devils play a mix of West Coast and Chicago blues, with a bit of spice from New Orleans and elsewhere. The band features […]

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Wilcox to perform Sept. 14 at Boothbay opera house

Cleveland-born Wilcox was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner of […]

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West Paris Baptis Church to host the gospel-singing Dunnemans Sept. 28

WEST PARIS — At 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Reg and Gretchen Dunneman will present a concert of gospel music at the West Paris Baptist Church. The Dunnemans, from Binghamton, New York sing their own special blend of gospel music, including southern gospel, traditional, hymn, classical, country, and contemporary Christian styles. Their full-time ministry presents over […]

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Celtic guitarist to perform Sept. 21 at Augusta library

The Saturday morning concerts held in the Reading Room are free and open to the public. Janson offers original finger-style acoustic guitar music with folk roots, world-beat grooves, post-Windham Hill guitar influences, jazz aesthetics, and Celtic elements woven into a unique and compelling sound. He began playing guitar at age seven and started composing as […]

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North Windham church to hold concert Sept. 14

WINDHAM — At 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, the Downeasters Chorus will perform a concert at the North Windham Union Church. The group sings barbershop harmony and have been entertaining fans in Greater Portland for almost 65 years. The chorus is made up of about 35 men ranging from 20-something to 80-something who all share […]

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Rustic Overtones to headline Synergy benefit concert at Titcomb Mtn. Sept. 14

The Achords will start things off with their spot-on harmonies and unique blend of bluegrass and folk. Mike Fraley from Farmington and Brent Laflin of New Vineyard have been performing together for the last three years, and recently returned from performing in Kentucky where the roots of their music lie. For more information, visit facebook.com/pages/The-Achords/179585628730869. […]

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La Rencontre will move to Thursdays starting in September

On the menu that day will be chicken alfredo over pasta, with a bread roll, carrots, and pudding for dessert. Music will be provided by Darlin’ Corey, a duo featuring Lewiston fiddler Erica Brown and Matt Shipman of Portland on guitar, who together will perform traditional French-Canadian and Acadian songs. Attendees over the past couple […]

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Bubble show opens Sept. 14 in Freeport

“I am really excited to have Casey bring his amazing show to our little theater in Maine,” said Jason Tardy, co-owner of the Freeport Theater of Awesome. “I have known him for a while and I can’t wait for everyone else to see how he can take something simple like bubbles and create a show […]

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Bug Maine-ia to infest Maine State Museum on Sept. 11

“We look forward to Bug Maine-ia all year long,” commented Maine State Museum Chief Educator Joanna Torow. “It is truly a wonderful event, especially for teachers, parents, and students, who can get some great up-close experiences with the fascinating world of insects and learn all about the wide-ranging effects of these tiny creatures on our […]