The music of acclaimed pianist Lafayette Gilchrist draws on the span of jazz history from stride to free improvisation, along with inspiration from hip-hop, funk, and Washington D.C.’s unique go-go sound. Gilchrist showcases his “dazzling breadth and originality” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Portland Conservatory of Music. The solo concert is presented […]
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Harvest Cycle features songwriters sharing craft at Denmark Arts Center
Harvest Cycle, a songwriters circle performance of original songs and the stories behind them, will feature local songwriters Vanessa Jones of Bridgton, Gene Bahr of Sebago, Janet Gill of Denmark, Don Gooding of Bridgton, and Chuck Dietzel and Katherine Rhoda of Hiram sharing their talent at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. Expect an interesting […]
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St. Lawrence Arts presents an evening of Maine finger picking guitar
Performances feature Denny Breau, Sean Mencher, Gary Richardson, Peter Albert and Hugh Bowden
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PSO welcomes guest conductor Thomas Wilkins for Sunday Classical concert
The Portland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Thomas Wilkins, principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, as guest conductor for a Sunday Classical concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The matinee performance features the vibrant musical world of London, pre-World War I with performances of A Shropshire Lad, Rhapsody for […]
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Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform on fiddle at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar. Along with his collection, publishing and music research, Ferrel is […]
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Novel Jazz Septet presents matinee performance of jazz icons
The Novel Jazz Septet will be swinging over for a musical matinee by two of the most influential and acclaimed icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 November, at the Saco River Theatre in Buxton. The matinee format is perfect for jazz lovers who don’t like a […]
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Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers to perform at 49 Franklin
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers will bring their dynamic, traditional Celtic music to the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Now in their 51st year, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, […]
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Jazz guitarist to present intimate concert at Oasis of Music
John Smedley will be joined by bassist Tim Clough.
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Hairy Pie will bring a second Halloween Weekend to the stage on Friday, Nov. 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Band members Mikey Michaels (guitar/vocals), Marty Crue (bass), Nasty McCoy (drums), and Foxy Cocks (guitar) bring you back to all the 80s and early 90s hits from hair bands such as Poison Cinderella, Winger, […]
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Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87
The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.