Upcoming Music in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php http://www.maine.info/events/music/june.php#2248 The Atlantic Music Festival (AMF) brings 21 nights of classical music this summer to Maine. AMF invites you to attend its three-week inaugural event that will bring together emerging classical musicians and revered musicians, and composers. The festival, hosted by Colby College, will provide fellowships for promising young musicians from all over the world. Following a preview concert on June 27, 2009, AMF will officially open its doors with pianist Benjamin Hochman and conductor Benjamin Schwartz in their performances of Mozart, Beethoven, and patriotic favorites on Saturday, July 4th at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/june.php#2248 44.567581 -69.655151 http://www.maine.info/events/music/june.php#2038 On Tuesdays from June 30 through July 28, the Saco River Festival Association runs the Bandstand Summer Concert Series at the Cornish Fairgrounds. The programs are accessible to the public and on a "donations" basis. Event is sponsored by local businesses and the proceeds help fund music programs that we provide in the MSAD #55 schools, including sending 4th graders to Merrill Hall to the symphony, bringing in the P.S.O. Kinderconcerts, sponsoring Tri-M, the music honor society, and providing artists and musicians for the S.T.A.R. summer program. These concerts are a fun, inexpensive way for families to enjoy an evening in our beautiful town. Children who attend will receive free inexpensive gifts at each concert like bubbles, beanbag animals, etc. For more info phone (207) 625-4993. http://www.maine.info/events/music/june.php#2038 43.805653 -70.820412 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1962 Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Patty Loveless. For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1962 43.918213 -70.925400 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2236 Inanna (Sisters in Rhythm), is a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa, through original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum. Performance at 8 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2236 43.854290 -69.626266 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1768 The 19th annual Blue Hill Pops concert will be held on Friday, July 3 at 7:30 pm in the George Stevens Academy gymnasium on 23 Union Street in Blue Hill. A benefit for the Bagaduce Music Lending Library, this annual musical festival of "Sounds Around Blue Hill" will feature the Bagaduce Pops Singers, violinists Trond Saeverud and Kelsey Hudson, the New Trad Jazz Quintet, and Flash in the Pans Steel Band. For further information or reservations, call (207) 374-5454. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1768 44.413059 -68.589310 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2078 One Longfellow Square presents an all night Fourth of July Dance Bash presided over by the funky strains of Megan Jo Wilson, Kenya Hall and the Soul Movement. $5. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2078 43.652828 -70.266670 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2211 The word "legend" is often used to describe veteran folk/rocker Jonathan Edwards, whose 1971 million-selling song "Sunshine" brought him instant fame. He has recorded 15 albums and collaborated with artists like Emmylou Harris and Jimmy Buffett. Scott King opens. Performance at 8 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2211 43.274662 -70.592850 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1983 Truck races, deep mud car crushing, truck jumping followed by a concert with David Stone, The Johnny Cash Experience. Doors open at 8 p.m. For info phone (207) 931-8031. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1983 44.350723 -70.195328 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1880 Country singer Patty Loveless at the L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series. Free concerts at 7:30 p.m. in L.L. Bean Discovery Park. For info and updates phone (877) 755-2326. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1880 43.856537 -70.104027 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1963 Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Stone Mountain Live. For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1963 43.918213 -70.925400 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1453 Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Bela Fleck and the Africa Project. For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1453 43.918213 -70.925400 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2317 San Diego Civic Organist Carol Williams joins Portland's Municipal Organist Ray Cornils in a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's Kotzschmar Pipe Organ as part of the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 97th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. 7:30 p.m.; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 p.m. Concert at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street. Admission: $15.00 at the door; 21 and under, free. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2317 43.659760 -70.257217 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1901 Jazz at the Square. 8 p.m. $5/$3 students and seniors, at the door only. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1901 43.652828 -70.266670 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2065 Domenico Cimarosa's "The Secret Marriage" is a classic tale of entangled affections and the fight for true love. Deaf old Geronimo has contracted the marriage of his elder daughter Elisseta with the Englishman Count Robinson. However, the Count prefers her younger sister Carolina who is secretly married to Geronimo's clerk, Paolino. Adding to the confusion, Geronimo's maiden sister Fidalma is secretly in love with the butler! While originally written as a two-act opera to be sung in Italian, the talented members of PORTOpera's Maine's Emerging Artist Program will present an abbreviated version (about 90 minutes) in English. 8:00 p.m. ($20 adults/$12 students). http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2065 44.117584 -70.664200 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2247 Steve Kimock Crazy Engine perform at Port City Music Hall. $22 advance / $25 day of show / $45 VIP. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2247 43.656384 -70.260544 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1771 Performers: Paul Stewart and Gloria Chien,pianos;Mimi Stillman,flute;James Campbell,clarinet;Irina Muresanu and Gilda Joffe,violins;Jesse Holstein,viola; Marc Johnson,cello;Thomas Van Dyck,bass; Glenn Jenks,narrator;Nancy Smith, percussion. Fun, Fun, Fun! Doppler's Andante and Rondo, Op,25;Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op.25;Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals. Bring the whole family! 8:pm. For info and tickets phone (207) 236-2823. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1771 44.104424 -69.109177 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2341 Femi Kuti and The Positive Force play at Port City Music Hall. $18 adv, $20 day of show and $36 seated. Performance at 8 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2341 43.656384 -70.260544 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1815 Performers: James Campbell,clarinet;Irina Muresanu,violin;Marc Johnson,cello; and Paul Stewart,piano. To celebrate the Messiaen centennial, we offer Beethoven's Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op.5,No.2;Bartok's Contrasts; and Messiaen's unforgettable Quartet for the End of Time. 8:pm. For info and tickets phone (207) 236-2823. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1815 44.187748 -69.073517 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1834 Featuring Okbari and The Casco Bay Tummlers. $15 online or at (207) 761-1757. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1834 43.652828 -70.266670 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1937 Alive at Five Free Concert Series is held in Monument Square on Thursdays, 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Kick back, enjoy free music by your favorite bands in the summer sun, and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, presented by Sebago Brewing Company! For info phone (207) 772-6828. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1937 43.657394 -70.258575 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2345 Unity Centre for the Performing Arts presents Peggy Seeger in a benefit concert for the Friends of Unity Wetlands. Seeger is a consummate singer of traditional and original songs. Tickets $15. Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2345 44.615334 -69.320496 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1817 The annual Young Stars of Maine concert features performances by the winners of Bay Chamber Concerts' annual prize program, representing the best and brightest young musicians from around the state. Performance at 7 p.m. Free to the public. For more info phone (207) 236-2823. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1817 44.187748 -69.073517 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1964 Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Jonathan Edwards. For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1964 43.918213 -70.925400 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2068 World music and original songs - Klezmer, Yiddish and the sounds you would hear in a nightclub in Old Istanbul - performed with abandon by musicians who are clearly comfortable with both traditions and contemporary interpretations. A benefit performance for "Seeds of Peace", a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conlict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence. 8:00 p.m. ($18). http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2068 44.117584 -70.664200 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2076 One Longfellow Theater presents the Heather Masse Band. $12 advance or $15 at the door. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2076 43.652828 -70.266670 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2212 Livingston Taylor's career as a professional musician has rattled along for over thirty years. He has toured-some might say, perpetually-with such major artists as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac, and Jethro Tull. Perfomance starts at 8:00 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2212 43.274662 -70.592850 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2240 The Pousette-Dart Band is an American soft rock group. The band has toured with The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, Yes and the Charlie Daniels Band among others. Opening act: the Holy Mackerals! Performance at 8 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2240 43.854290 -69.626266 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1940 The Weekday Music Series at Post Office Park is held on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Take a break from your busy work day to hear music from up-and-coming local bands! For info phone (207) 772-6828. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1940 43.658699 -70.252800 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#453 Stone Mountain Arts Center presents foot-stomping and award winning Quebecois musicians Le Vent du Nord. For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#453 43.918213 -70.925400 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2344 Rebirth Brass Band performs in a late show at Port City Music Hall. $15 adv, $18 day of show, $30 VIP. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2344 43.656384 -70.260544 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2342 Musical comedian Sean Morey performs at Port City Music Hall. $15 general admission, $25 VIP. Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2342 43.656384 -70.260544 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1496 60's folk rock artist. 8pm. $20/$23. Tickets online or at (207)761-1757. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1496 43.652828 -70.266670 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1879 Dan Zanes and friends perform at the L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series. Free concerts at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. in L.L. Bean Discovery Park. For info and updates phone (877) 755-2326. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1879 43.856537 -70.104027 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2056 Ave Maris Stella, an 18-member a cappella vocal ensemble based in midcoast Maine will present a program of mostly early music that ranges from the sacred to the sublime. Performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Belfast Free Library. Mass movements from different time periods and by different composers will be bracketed by complementary secular work for a widely varied program. Admission by donation ($10 pp suggested), and available at the door. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2056 44.423759 -69.002075 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2069 Timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country, stunning waltzes, and deeply moving original compositions by one of the most celebrated bands on the American acoustic music scene. 8:00 p.m. ($20). http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2069 44.117584 -70.664200 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2215 Why She's Worth Watching: She thinks that she is "getting better as (she) go(es)..." - so if you have seen her before, it isn't as good as she will be this time... For Fans Of: Paula Cole, Jewel, Vanessa Carlton, Jane Siberry Show Time 8:00 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2215 43.274662 -70.592850 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1925 Ave Maris Stella, a 20-member a cappella vocal ensemble based in midcoast Maine will present a program of mostly early music twice in July. Mass movements from different time periods and by different composers will be bracketed by complementary secular works for a widely varied program. At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street. The group sings in a variety of languages (Latin, English both old and new, Italian, French, German); small-ensemble works are also included for variety. Admission is by suggested donation ($10 per person), tickets are available at the door. For info phone (207) 236-9413. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#1925 44.207867 -69.063774 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2343 Crooked Still and Darol Anger perform at Port City Music Hall. $20 adv, $22 day of show, $30 VIP. Doors open at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2343 43.656384 -70.260544 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2313 The Down East Country Music Association hosts Country Sunday at the Litchfield Sportsman's Club. Musicians include Tux Burke, Mike Ferrucci, Moe Greenleaf, Gary Leet, New Relm, Potpourri, Richard Ridley Jr., and Burt Truman, many of whom have won local and national awards. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the show runs until 5 p.m. Admission $7, $5 for DECMA members, kids under 10 free. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50. Buffet available. Phone Gary Leet at (207) 377-8035 or Connie Fletcher at (207) 737-0920. http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2313 44.176811 -69.940620 http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2070 The professional musicians at Camp Encore/Coda - one of the nation's most outstanding musical camps - are joined by selected students from the Conservatory Program to present a full orchestral program including Haydn's Symphony #101 in D, "The Clock" and Symphony #45 in F# minor, "Farewell" as well as Mendelssohn's Symphony #4, "Italian." A benefit performance for the Lakes Environmental Association, a non-profit organization that has been protecting the lakes of Western Maine since 1970. 8:00 p.m. ($20). http://www.maine.info/events/music/july.php#2070 44.117584 -70.664200