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Livingston Taylor - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
 Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 11, 2012. Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of thirteen, beginning a forty-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina, Livingston is the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate and Hugh. He recorded his first record at 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. From top-40 hits "I Will Be in Love with You" and "I'll Come Running," to "I Can Dream of You" and "Boatman" both recorded by his brother James, Livingston's creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres - folk, pop, gospel, jazz - and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads. Advance purchase tickets $22, day of show $27. Box office 633-5159. Tickets also available online at the Title link above. Concert at 8 p.m., doors for seating open at 7:30 p.m. Historic bar open upstairs at 7 p.m. for ticket holders. Event #8026   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Flash in the Pan Steel Band - Fort Point Lighthouse

207 Lighthouse Road
Stockton Springs, Maine 04981
 Phone: (207) 567-3356

          

Aug 13, 2012. Flash in the Pans steel band presents their annual concert at the Fort Point Lighthouse in Stockton Springs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012. Event #8131   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Ed Gerhard - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
 Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 16, 2012. From Toyko to Rome and in venues across the US, Ed Gerhard's music has touched audiences all over the world. This Grammy winning guitarist, performing on 6-string, slide guitar and Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, brings his virtuosity, generosity and humor to every performance. Whether performing a lush, sensual ballad or a haunting, bitter lab steel melody, Gerhard mesmerizes. His connection with his audience is palpable. Acoustic Guitar magazine says "he is considered to have the most exquisite acoustic guitar tone on the planet." Ed returns by audience demand - join us for this remarkable instrumental evening at the Opera House. Advance tickets $18, day of show $22. Box office at (207) 633-5159 or online tickets at the Title link above. Performance at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating open at 7 p.m. Event #8025   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bob Milne - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
 Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 23, 2012. Bob Milne is considered to be one of the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianists in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during 3 days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a "National Treasure" at the conclusion. Milne is an active "Musical Ambassador" for the United States Department of State, and has performed numerous times in Japan, including the Okinawan Islands and Hokkaido. He has also performed in this capacity for members of the Swiss Parliament at the U.S. Embassy in Berne. He appears on stage at the Opera House at the request of dozens of patrons. Come listen to this master as we wrap up summer. Advance tickets $17, day of show $22. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Event #8029   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival - August

30 Plains Road
Litchfield, Maine 04330
 Phone: (207) 873-6539

          

Aug 23 thru Aug 26, 2012. One of the largest family musical events in New England, the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday in June and August. This event attracts thousands of music lovers from all over the world to hear some of the greatest Bluegrass music. With banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies converging at the Litchfield Fairgrounds twice a year, this event features many national, local & Canadian bands. There is something for all ages with Kids Music Academy, camping, free hot showers, food, extra large tent for cover and indoor bathrooms. Click the TItle link above for more info. Event #113   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Castlebay in Concert: Season's End - Colonial Pemaquid

Old Fort Road
New Harbor, Maine 04554
 Phone: (207) 677-2423

          

Aug 25, 2012. Castlebay in Concert at Colonial Pemaquid. Enjoy an outdoor performance of Celtic music featuring Castlebay, the popular local duo of Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane. Performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, August 26). Event #8099   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Campbells Homecoming - Cancelled in 2011

131 Messalonskee Drive
Oakland, Maine 04963
 Phone: (207) 577-3484

          

Aug 20, 2010. The Campbell's Homecoming has been cancelled in 2011. Not sure if will return in 2012. The Campbell's 15th Annual Homecoming features a combination of gospel, contemporary & country style music. Held in a theater style, air conditioned auditorium with food available on site. Lobby doors open at 5:30 p.m. and concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes to midnight. For more information or tickets call (207) 577-3484. Tickets are an $18.00 donation and are also available at The Lighthouse Bible & Gift, 199 Ridge Rd. Fairfield, ME 04937 Tel# 453-4444. Event #4326 |   Report Update

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

137 Pleasant Street
Blue Hill, Maine 04614
 Phone: (207) 374-2203

          

Jun 24 thru Aug 28, 2011. The Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music school, a concert series and chamber music advocate. It is the oldest chamber music festival in America. Weekly concerts all summer long. Box office number is as listed. Concert hall phone is (207) 374-2811. Event #118 |   Report Update

Bowdoin International Music Festival

6300 College Station
Brunswick, Maine 04011
 Phone: (207) 725-3895

          

Jun 25 thru Aug 06, 2011. Through its concert presentations, the Bowdoin International Music Festival (at Bowdoin College) brings performers of international stature and a rich variety of musical programming to thousands of residents and summer visitors. Event #32 |   Report Update

Atlantic Music Festival - Colby College

4730 Mayflower Hill Road
Waterville, Maine 04901
 Phone: (888) 704-1311

          

Jul 11 thru Aug 05, 2011. The Atlantic Music Festival (AMF) brings 26 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. Event #2248 |   Report Update

Cornish Summer Bandstand Series

Route 25
Cornish, Maine
Phone: (207) 625-4993

          

Jul 12 thru Aug 02, 2011. On Tuesdays from July 5 to August 2, the Saco River Festival Association is pleased to present their Annual Cornish Summer Bandstand Series. Times are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bandstand (180 Maple Street). Pizza slices from Sacopee House of Pizza, beverages and other refreshments available for sale at the Bandstand. Bring a blnket, or chairs, buy some pizza, enjoy the music and help to support a great cause! Free toys for children under 18 (while supplies last). Concerts are free, donations welcome. All proceeds benefit M.S.A.D.#55 School Music Programs. Event #2038 |   Report Update

Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival

162 Deertrees Road
Harrison, Maine 04040
 Phone: (207) 583-6747

          

Jul 12 thru Aug 09, 2011. This is SLLMF's 39th year. Great music on five consecutive Tuesday evenings in July and August at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine. Event #3520 |   Report Update

Bar Harbor Town Band

Main Street and Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 288-5103

          

Jul 14 thru Aug 15, 2011. Monday & Thursday evenings from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting), come hear the fabulous Bar Harbor Town Band on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. For over 100 years the Town Band, comprised of amateur musicians from around the region, has entertained thousands of locals and visitors. Free. Event dates are July 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and August 1, 4, 8, 11 and 15th. Event #6575 |   Report Update

Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music

Main Street
Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
 Phone: (207) 276-3988

          

Jul 19 thru Aug 16, 2011. The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents chamber music at its best in an intimate setting. Much of the aura, which is both informal and serious, is due to the ambiance of the Neighborhood House, whose fine acoustics and old world charm add much to the intimacy of communication upon which chamber music thrives. Performances at 8:15 p.m. on these Tuesday evenings: July 19, July 26 and August 2, 9 and 16th. For info phone (207) 276-3988. Event #138 |   Report Update

Music on the Green - Calais Triangle Park


Calais, Maine 04619
 Phone: (207) 454-8277

          

Jul 19 thru Aug 30, 2011. Music on the Green concert series at "Triangle Park" in Downtown Calais. Happening every Tuesday evening from June 21 through August 30, the Tuesday night Music on the Green concert series is a free and wonderful sponsor driven community music event that happens weekly during the summer season in in Calais. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawnchairs and enjoy! Event #6358 |   Report Update

Bangor Public Library 2011 Summer Music Series

145 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
 Phone: (207) 947-8336

          

Jul 20 thru Aug 31, 2011. The Bangor Public Library's 2011 Summer Music Series features concerts each Wednesday evening in August. The Library's series offers free concerts by musicians from near and far with programs for music lovers of all ages and tastes. Concerts are as follows: Mainely Country Band (Jul 20 at 7 p.m.); Jose Ayerve (Jul 27 at 7 p.m.); Smells Like the Nineties (Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.); Amanda Gervasi (Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.); Jonee Earthquake (Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.);; Heart of Maine Chorus (Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.) and Gilbert & Sullivan (Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.). Event #6604 |   Report Update

Sweet Chariot Music Festival - Swans Island


Swans Island, Maine
Phone:

          

Aug 02 thru Aug 04, 2011. Many of the windjammers gather midweek for the Sweet Chariot Music Festival on Swans Island where more than a dozen groups perform traditional music of the sea. Fleet also gathers on Friday night for live shipboard performances ranging from sea chanteys and blues to story-telling and folk. For more info email douglasday1@mac.com. Event #4294 |   Report Update

Country Fest Maine

30 Plains Road
Litchfield, Maine 04350
 Phone: (207) 737-0920

          

Aug 05 thru Aug 07, 2011. Country Fest Maine is a multi-day country, bluegrass, folk music festival. Live music with some of Maine's best performers. Featured performer in 2011 is David Frizzell on Saturday night. See website at the Title link above for more performance schedules. Sites available for RV and tent camping. Merchandise vendors and food concessions open all weekend. Wholesome family fun at a reaonsable price! For updates see the Facebook page. Event #3280 |   Report Update

Camp Creek Music Festival

668 Pottle Road
Oxford, Maine 04268
 Phone:

          

Aug 05 thru Aug 07, 2011. Camp Creek 2011 Music Festival at the Oxford County Fairgrounds features dozens of bands, from Adam Ezra to Zach Deputy. Check the band list at the Title link above or see the organization's Facebook page. Event #6574 |   Report Update

KahBang Music & Arts Festival

Front Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
 Phone: (207) 942-9207

          

Aug 05 thru Aug 13, 2011. The Kahbang Music & Arts Festival is an annual music festival in August of each year, encompassing a range of music, including Pop, Urban, Rock, Country, Electronic, and other genres. The event is planned to be held at the Waterfront of Bangor (near the intersection of Railroad St. and Main St.), with an anticipated attendance of 4,000 people. Event #2365 |   Report Update

Winterport Music Festival

20 Park Drive
Winterport, Maine 04496
 Phone: (207) 223-5055

          

Aug 06, 2011. This is the 6th Annual Winterport Music Festival. This years headliner is Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish (Blues) and coheadliner Girsa (traditional Irish). Supporting lineup: Emily Guillow, Hermon Pan Band, Koostix, CatchaVibe, Jazz in Blue and the Bill Thibodeau Band. Saturday August 6th at Abbott Park, $5 general admission, children under 12 free, food and craft vendors, beer and wine garden. Noon til 8:15 p.m. gates open at 1 a.m.. A wonderful family event with bounce house, dunk tank, and petting zoo. Event #3827 |   Report Update

Maine Songwriters Association Showcase - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 761-1757

          

Aug 10, 2011. Maine Songwriters Association Showcase is a monthly series from OLS and MSA featuring a great lineup of local talent every 2nd Wednesday! Maine Songwriters Association is a state-wide, non-profit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. The MSA mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote developing songwriters. ($5 at the door only. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Event #6589 |   Report Update

Portland Chamber Music Festival Opening Night - USM Abromson Center

88 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (800) 320-0257

          

Aug 11, 2011. Portland Chamber Music Festival Opening Night: Leclair, Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn. Leclair. Duo for Two Violins, Op.3 Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge for tenor, string quartet, piano. Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat, Op. 20. We open our 18th season with the moving "On Wenlock Edge" featuring Portland's own tenor, John McVeigh. Mr. McVeigh has performed at major venues including the Metropolitan Opera, and we are delighted to collaborate with him for the first time. The evening's major work, the dazzling Mendelssohn Octet, is the best way we know to celebrate Opening Night in grand style! The concert will be preceded by an informal pre-concert lecture by composer Elliott Schwartz at 7 p.m. Concert is a the USM's Abromson Community Education Center. Event #6149 |   Report Update

Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival

976 Saddleback Road
Rangeley, Maine 04970
 Phone: (207) 864-5671

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 13, 2011. Saddleback's second annual Bluegrass Festival is one event not to miss. In 2010, year one, almost 2,000 people came to listen, dance, camp and enjoy a wonderful time. This year we have taken the whole show to the main stage, beginning Friday August 12, at 3 p.m. Friday will feature some of Maine's outstanding youth talent, The Pineland Fiddlers and 317 Main Street Student Ensemble followed by Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection and The Toughcats, two of Maine's favorites. Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. spend the day enjoying the sights and sounds of some of the best national Bluegrass performers, including Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Crooked Still, Farewell Drifters, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Darol Anger's Republic of Strings, Della Mae and local upstart, Mason Strunk. The concert will take place on the slopes of Saddleback Mountain. Food vendors and a beer garden will be available. Camping is available on a first come first serve basis beginning at noon on Friday. Tickets are available online (see Title link above). Tickets for both days are only $35 until July 1st or the first 2,000 are sold. For more info see our Facebook page. Event #5977 |   Report Update

Stonehedge Bluegrass Festival

342 W. Gray Road
Gray, Maine
Phone: (207) 428-3659

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2011. The grass is definitely bluegrass at Stonehedge Farm for the Stonehedge Bluegrass Festival. For info phone (207) 428-3659 or 653-2197. Event #125 |   Report Update

Harry's Green Love Festival

45 Abijah Hill Road
Starks, Maine 04911
 Phone: (207) 333-6985

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2011. Harry's Green Love Festival is a weekend camping with music festival in support of liberalized marijuana laws. The event is at Harry Brown's Farm, 45 Abijah Hill Road in Starks. Featured bands in 2011 include Blackfire, Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde, Entrain, American Mixer, Band Beyond Description and more. For info phone (207) 333-6985. Event #5783 |   Report Update

Cranberry Fest Music Festival


Islesford, Maine 04646
 Phone: (207) 244-5123

          

Aug 13, 2011. Cranberry Fest is an all day music festival held in the Town Field on Little Cranberry Island overlooking the harbor. Bands performing in 2011 include Cameron Blake from Baltimore who played at last years program; Ellen Cherry, also from Baltimore and introducing Ben Rayne also from MD; The Gawler Family Band, from Belgrade Maine; Thomas A. Minor and the Picket Line from Louisville, Kentucky; Gypsy Tailwind from Portland and the Free Seedlings also from the Belgrade area. Sara Cox also from Portland and Bobby Houck of the Blue Dogs from Charlston SC. will also perform. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Event #6576 |   Report Update

Salt Bay Chamberfest

Round Top Lane
Damariscotta, Maine 04543
 Phone: (207) 522-3749

          

Aug 16 thru Aug 26, 2011. During mid-August in Damariscotta Maine the Salt Bay Chamberfest provides a large swath of musical styles, the programs at Chamberfest embrace music from the Renaissance to the present day and regularly feature the music of living composers. Educational programming runs throughout the Chamberfest including Pre-Concert Talks, a Family Concert, Masterclasses and Composers Corner. August 16, 19, 23, 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Darrows Barn in Damariscotta, Maine. Tickets are $30 for one concert of $100 for all four. Event #122 |   Report Update

Frantasia Festival of Out Music and Arts

69 Main Street
Livermore Falls, Maine 04254
 Phone: (207) 897-6158

          

Aug 18 thru Aug 20, 2011. 8th Annual Frantasia Festival of Out Music & Arts. Venues are Nordica Hall, UMF, Farmington from 7 p.m. to 10 .m. (Thursday) and Treat Memorial Library, Main Street, Livermore Falls from 7 p.m. to midnight (Friday and Saturday). Three nights of captivating creativity - with over 50 artists bringing dance, poetry, video, and an impressive array of music and sound: improvised, noise music, electronics, new music, experimental, free jazz - and an occasional slice of mainstream. Truly an adventure and the largest out music festival in Maine. In addition to many returning favorites - such as Audrey Chen (MD), Walter Wright (MA), Killick (GA) and id m theft able (ME) - performers new to Frantasisa include Endangered Guitar (Hans Tammen and Dafna Naphtali (NY); Allen Lowe (ME), Stanley Schumacher (PA) and Gustavo Aguilar (ME), Adriana de los Santos (Argentina) and many others. Event #1889 |   Report Update

Bar Harbor Jazz Festival


Bar Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 288-5829

          

Aug 18 thru Aug 21, 2011. Annual Bar Harbor Jazz Festival. New faces, new sounds and something for every musical taste. Check out the online schedule for a full list of performances. Event #4243 |   Report Update

Hempstock Fest

75 Carson Hill Road
Harmony, Maine
Phone: (207) 696-4444

          

Aug 18 thru Aug 21, 2011. Hempstock Fest at Carson Hill Road in Harmony is a great place to be with over 100 acres, plenty of campsites with many vendors artists displaying their wares and talents and of course lots of great music. Event #3469 |   Report Update

Annual CountryGrass Festival

Valley Road
Jefferson, Maine 04348
 Phone: (207) 462-9580

          

Aug 19 thru Aug 21, 2011. The Maine Academy of Country Music's Annual CountryGrass Festival is a Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music event. Event #3755 |   Report Update

Portland Music and Arts Festival

128 Free Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 879-1647

          

Aug 20, 2011. Alright, we are at it again! It's time for the Portland Music & Arts Festival. Great music, local artist and a whole lot of fun. If you want to help, great! Give us a call and we will find a job for you. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsor contributions, donations and vendor rentals will be donated to The Maine Children's Cancer Program. Have an idea that you think would work at the festival, let us know. The Portland Music & Arts Festival is a great way to participate in a positive experience with an uplifting impact on the local community. Come and be part of it all. For more info and updates on new sponsors, new artists, and new musicians, follow our Facebook page. Event #6319 |   Report Update

American Folk Festival


Bangor, Maine
Phone: (207) 992-2630

          

Aug 26 thru Aug 28, 2011. The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront is a celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts with music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling. Also at the Festival, the Hammond Street Congregational Church hosts its Annual Baked Bean Suppah with a menu ranging from traditional baked beans and red Maine hot dogs to Gifford's ice cream. Event #114 |   Report Update

Trio Cleonice Chamber Music Recital - River Tree Center for the Arts

35 Western Avenue
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
 Phone: (207) 967-9120

          

Aug 29, 2011. In Maine and everywhere the group has traveled, Trio Cleonice has placed an emphasis on creating community space for music: finding ways and places for educating people about music, allowing them to hear it in an unpretentious, warm environment, and encouraging ongoing discussion between audience and performer. The members of the Trio frequently write program notes to allow the audience to understand the elements of the music they love and find fascinating; in cities where they travel and perform, the group tries always to play in a variety of venues – from concert halls and churches to schools and nursing homes. Trio Cleonice is committed to increasing the accessibility of classical music, to reaching the widest audience possible, and to sharing the joy of their own musical exploration with every audience they reach. This free concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Event #6857 |   Report Update

Cello and Piano - SummerKeys Concerts - Lubec Congregational Church

46 Main Street
Lubec, Maine 04652
 Phone: (207) 733-2316

          

Aug 31, 2011. Enjoy world class music every Wednesday during the summer as part of the SummerKeys Mary Potterton Memorial Piano Concert Series. Performing on August 31 are Peter Lewy, cello and Mr. Potterton, piano. Free admission. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Event #6123 |   Report Update