The University of Southern Maine School of Music Faculty Jazz Ensemble will celebrate the progression of jazz with “Not Your Grandpa’s Jazz,” a concert of solely original works, at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, CorthellConcert Hall, 37 College Ave., Gorham. Tickets: $15, general public, $10, seniors, USM employees and alumni, $5, students; go to http://usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice […]
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Oble Varnum to play at Guthries in Lewiston on Nov. 14
will perform from 8-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at She Doesn’t Like Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. Band members include singer-songwriter Seth Gallant, Frank Tutwiler on guitar, Peter Herman on bass, and Zack Pomerleau on drums. Along with country and folk, the band has their own unique sound. There is no cover charge. For […]
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Tinpanic Steel Band to perform at FEZtival in Lewiston on Nov. 22
The will perform from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the FEZtival of Trees at the Kora Shrine Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Tinpanic’s repertoire will include calypso versions of traditional holiday carols, as well as popular classics and island favorites. The FEZtival of Trees includes dozens of decorated trees to be auctioned off, […]
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Night life calendar for the week of November 9
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to bmail@sunjournal.com and received no later than Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, […]
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Dum Bums to play at Pedro’s in Lewiston on Nov. 7
From 8-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, The will play at Pedro O’Hara’s on Main St. in Lewiston. Band members Tom Gurney and Josh Harps have been performing their musical comedy web show “Dum Bum Day” since June 25, 2009.
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Back Woods Road to play at Guthries in Lewiston on Nov. 7
At 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, will perform at She Doesn’t Like Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. This highly energized acoustic band is known for its tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 207-376-3344.
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‘Christmas Concert’ with Nel Merservier & Friends in Lewiston on Nov. 21
A Christmas Concert sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 10,019 will be performed by at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Family Church hall on Sabattus St. in Lewiston. The group includes Doris Surette, Lorraine Giasson, Nel Meservier, Sue Rouleau, Debbie Poulin and Rosa Fredericks. Refreshments served. Doors open at […]
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Western compositions featured in concert at Bates College in Lewiston on Nov. 14
LEWISTON — A string ensemble known for its dedication to music by contemporary composers and from cultures underrepresented in mainstream repertory, the Momenta Quartet will join the Bates College Gamelan Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The program consists of “NONAME,” a […]
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Youth orchestra ensembles to perform in Portland on Nov. 13
The concert will include: the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Lehmann, USM professor of music and director of string studies and orchestral activities; the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by Peter Martin, USM professor of music; the Portland Young People’s String Consort, conducted by Deborah Dabczynski; and the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, conducted […]
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Orchestra, gypsy jazz trio joint concert in Farmington on Nov. 9
FARMINGTON — Waltzes, jazz, rags and other toe-tapping delights fill the bill when the University of Maine at Farmington Community Orchestra performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Nordica Auditorium in UMF’s Merrill Hall. The orchestra’s special guests are the gypsy jazz group Mes Amis, featuring Steve Lynnworth and Harry Richter on guitars, and […]