Half Moon Jug Band will play at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. in Denmark. The Half Moon Jug Band is an upbeat and positive 21st century jug band rooted in the Downeast humor and dry wit traditions of their home state of Maine. Denmark Arts […]
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Renowned organist Mark Thallander kicks off Basilica summer organ concert series
The noonday summer organ concerts start for the season at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The program of music features renowned former Chrystal Cathedral organist Mark Thallander honoring recently deceased composer Charles Callahan. Thallander is probably best known for his long and distinguished ministry […]
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Christie Ray to perform at Poland Springs gazebo
Christie Ray Band will perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, at the gazebo at Poland Spring Resort. Ray is accompanied by Masa Takahashi on lead guitar and backup vocals, Dave Currier on percussion/drums, and John Burek on bass guitar. Christie Ray is an emerging Maine singer-songwriter-musician based out of New Gloucester. Along […]
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Jay concert series to feature Matt Gilbert
Local musician Matt Gilbert will play a Music in the Park free concert sponsored by the Jay Recreation Committee from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at French Falls Park in Jay. Freedom Forage food truck and local vendors will also be on site. French Falls Park is located at 28 French Falls Lane, Jay […]
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Country Fusion to play at Music for Mavis series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo presents Country Fusion, with our favorite saxaphonist, Moe Boley, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at the gazebo in Turner. The band provides a different blend of vocals, guitar, drums and saxophone. Their song list includes a mix of classic country, country rock, and rockabilly, blending popular […]
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Stove Up to play at Mixers
Midcoast rock cover band Stove Up will play beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays classic rock, hair metal and new wave, and grunge and alternative covering bands such as Alice in Chains, Fuel, Ozzy Osbourne, The Doobie Brothers, Gin Blossoms, Lynyrd Skynyrd, […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band ready to start 43rd season
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will kick off its annual summer series of weekly outdoor evening concerts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at Festival Plaza in downtown Auburn. This year marks the organization’s 43rd anniversary. Founded by director Milt Simon in the Fall of 1981, the group […]
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Rangeley Community Chorus seeking new members
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is regrowing the Rangeley Community Chorus and is welcoming new members. All are welcome to join from teens to senior citizens. People interested do not need to live in Rangeley to be a member, all that is required is a love for singing and the ability to attend most […]
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Johnson Hall Opera House presents ‘Concert for Robin’ to honor local musician
An afternoon fundraiser and celebration of Robin Worthley’s life with Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations along with Remarks, Bob Rasero and the Renovators, and The Laura Hudson Project will be presented beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. Our talented friend and partner in crime for […]
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Jim Sharkey to perform at Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents will host Jim Sharkey, an Irish and American singer-songwriter, folk musician, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the gazebo in Turner. Sharkey grew up in County Roscommon, Ireland, and came to the US in 1982 when he joined the US Navy in London, […]