Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Annual Battle of the Blends to be held at Franco Center on Saturday
Lewiston High School Chamber Choir and Lewiston High School Blue Notes will be among the performers at the Maine Music Society’s 29th annual Battle of the Blends which begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Chamber Choir is an advanced choral ensemble who have performed at various […]
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Bad Habit to play at Mixers on Friday
Five-piece cover band Bad Habit will play their only show in the L/A area this year at Mixers Halloween Party starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Dress up is optional but there will be a costume contest with cash prizes. Mixers also has more Halloween-themed events […]
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Oasis of Music to feature psych-folk musician Draudiga
The psych-folk music of Draudiga arrives at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Draudiga is the alias of Maine psych-folk musician Rebecca Theresa Burgess, formerly known as Reesa Wood. Marked by ethereal pixie-like vocals and fingerstyle guitar, Draudiga’s songs draw upon her inner and outer […]
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Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot multiple times in Las Vegas
The 67-year-old was walking his dog when the shooting happened.
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Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway
When Elton John was on tour in America during the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye.
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Steel cello performance planned for Oasis of Music
The Oasis of Music will present Michael Libby on steel cello joined by Greg Boardman on viola in a program of improvised contemplative music at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Libby is a multi-disciplinary artist who also practices as an addictions counselor. His current art show at the Atrium […]
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Dominic Lavoie with Full On Voltron to play at Denmark Arts Center
Dominic Lavoie and his band Full On Voltron bring an evening of music spanning his 20 year career as a songwriter and performer beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Denmark Arts Center. Lavoie is an Acadian songwriter, musician and producer. He has shared the stage with artists including Rayland Baxter, Mikaela […]
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Omar Sosa and Tim Eriksen to perform at Chocolate Church
Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Tim Eriksen will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. The performance will also feature guitarist Marvin Sewell and drummer Amaury Acosta. Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. […]
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The Portland Piano Trio to perform at UMF
The Portland Piano Trio will perform a concert of pieces by Women composers at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Nordica Auditorium on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. The program includes The Scarlatti Effect for Violin, Cello and Piano by Elena Ruehr, Piano Trio in G Minor by Clara […]