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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

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

Jun 25 thru Aug 29, 2010. 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.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Bowdoin International Music Festival

6300 College Station
Brunswick, Maine 04011
Phone: (207) 373-1400

Jun 26 thru Aug 07, 2010. 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.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Radio Gang - Deertrees Theatre

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

Jul 06, 2010. Vintage American Country Music from the 30's & 40's back when country music was purely acoustic. Mac McHale and his band are reknown for their infectious, high-spirited instrumentation, rich vocal leads & harmonies.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Jul 06, 2010. American Organist, Davie Wickerham, performs on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Schooner Fare Concert

6 Central Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
Phone: (207) 691-2037

Jul 10, 2010. Schooner Fare will delight audiences once again with contemporary and traditional tunes, country ballads and maritime masterpieces that have made their name synonymous with the "Down East" style. Tickets, $15, are available online (click on Title above), at the Atlantic Baking Company in Rockland, and at Zoots in Camden. Proceeds to benefit Station Maine in its effort to educate, strengthen, and enrich the youth of the mid-coast area. Performance at 7:30 p.m. at Rockport Opera House   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


North Atlantic Blues Festival

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 596-6055

Jul 10 thru Jul 11, 2010. The North Atlantic Blues Festival is set in Harbor Park, overlooking Rockland Harbor. A prestigious eastern event with famed performers from throughout the U.S. and abroad. Saturday night in downtown Rockland offers a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Tickets can be ordered online. For info phone (207) 596-6055.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Atlantic Music Festival - Colby College

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

Jul 12 thru Aug 06, 2010. 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.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Jul 13, 2010. Stephen Tharp, Concert Organist and Recording Artist, performs on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ for the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Time: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com Info: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Jonathan Edwards - Jonathan's Ogunquit

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777

Jul 16, 2010. 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, collaborated with artists like Emmylou Harris and Jimmy Buffett, and done theater, commercials, movie soundtracks, TV series narration, and record production. Back for another encore performance, Jonathan Edwards will charm your summer evening.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Rock the Valley Music Festival

160 7th Avenue
Madawaska, Maine 04756
Phone: (207) 728-4439

Jul 16 thru Jul 17, 2010. The Rock the Valley Music Festival is St. John Valley's most anticipated rock music event. Held at the Multi-Purpose Center in Madawaska. For info phone (207) 728-4439.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Jul 20, 2010. Isabelle Demers, a Doctoral candidate at The Juilliard School of Music, will perform a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ for the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Time: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com Info: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Magnus Martensson - Deertrees Theatre

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

Jul 22, 2010. Music and comedy collide at the Deertrees Theatre as Magnus tickles the ivories and our funny bones a la "Victor Borge."   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Bob Franke - Deertrees Theatre

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

Jul 23, 2010. Folk singer & song writer Bob Franke is a hero and insiration to more than a few chart topping musicians who have recorded his songs. His writes the kind of songs that will still be around 100 years from now.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


10th Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival

School Street
Stonington, Maine 04681
Phone: (207) 367-2788

Jul 23 thru Jul 24, 2010. New Orleans quartet with Dr. Michael White on clarinet, Greg Stafford on trumpet, Kerry Lewis on bass and Detroit Brooks on banjo on Friday and Maine's own Paul Sullivan on piano with an ensemble on Saturday.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


County Bluegrass Festival

119 West Limestone Road
Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742
Phone: (207) 227-6242

Jul 23 thru Jul 25, 2010. Family Bluegrass Music Festival at F.A.R.M Park. Featuring Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Wilf Clark & The Misty Mountaineers, Aroostook County Bluegrass, Blistered Fingers, The Douthwrights, The Gibson Brothers, Little Roy & Lizzy Long, and The Bluegrass Brothers.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Miss Tess & Her Bon Ton Parade - Deertrees Theatre

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

Jul 28, 2010. Miss Tess & her band, performing country, blues, multi-hued swing and 30's era jazz take their audience on a retro road trip. She is sultry, sassy fun & all heart!   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Tom Rush - Deertrees Theatre

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

Jul 31, 2010. Tom Rush is a folkie from the sixties still doing what he loves: writing & performing with passion & tenderness. His distinctive voice, guitar style & wry humor have made him both a legend & a lure to audiences around the world.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Cornish Summer Bandstand Series

South Hiram Road
Cornish, Maine
Phone: (207) 625-4993

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.&trp=true&sprop=website:www.maine.info&location=South Hiram Road Cornish Maine">

Jun 30 thru Jul 28, 2009. 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. |   Report Update


Bar Harbor Music Festival

29 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Phone: (207) 288-5744

Jul 01 thru Jul 26, 2009. The 42nd Annual Bar Harbor Music Festival is one of New England's great music festivals. Events held at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mount Desert Street, the Bar Harbor Regency Holiday Inn, 123 Eden Street, the Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage Street and the Bar Harbor Club, 111 West Street. Included in the festival is the Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert. For info phone (207) 288-5744. |   Report Update


Bay Chamber Concerts' Summer Music Festival


Rockport, Maine
Phone: (207) 236-2823

Jul 01 thru Aug 27, 2009. Bay Chamber Concerts' Summer Music Festival presents award-winning international artists every July and August in the beautiful backdrop of Midcoast Maine. Concerts are performed on Wednesday nights at the renovated Strand Theatre in Rockland (345 Maine St), and in the intimate setting of the historic Rockport Opera House (6 Central St in Rockport) overlooking Rockport harbor on Thursday nights. For info phone (207) 236-2823. |   Report Update


2009 Blue Hill Pops

23 Union Street
Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Phone: (207) 374-5454

Jul 03, 2009. 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. |   Report Update


Country Fest

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

Jul 10 thru Jul 12, 2009. Three days and nights of New England's best country music, with plenty of food and activities for the entire family. Takes place at Stonehedge Farm, 342 W. Gray Road. |   Report Update


County Gospel Music Festival


Fort Fairfield, Maine
Phone: (207) 472-3802

Jul 11, 2009. Annual County Gospel Music Festival. Held at F.A.R.M. Park on W. Limestone Road. For details phone the Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at (207) 472-3802. |   Report Update


Sebago Long-Lake Music Festival

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

Jul 14 thru Aug 11, 2009. The Sebago Long-Lake Music Festival is held on Tuesday evenings at the Deertrees Theatre. For info and tickets phone (207) 583-6747. |   Report Update


Jam Fest Music Festival

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

Jul 17 thru Jul 19, 2009. Jam Fest at Carson Hill Road in Harmony is a great place to be with over 100 acres, plenty of campsites with many vendors and artists displaying their wares and talents. Mention "Jimbo" at the gate to get a 10% discount on tickets. Friday musical acts: Blue Sky Mission Club, Wave Ryder, Zagnutt, Superfrog, Supernaut, Professor Louie + Crowmatix, Eoto and Wail. Saturday acts: Dan Hudson Band, Care Factor Zero, Mike Travers Band, Singuya, Calpys Soldiers, Otis Grove, Blue Mission Sky Club, Between the Lines, Professor Louie + Crowmatic, U-Melt, Big Rhythm Wine and Wail. Sunday (free and open to the public): Otis Grove, Mike Travers Band, Big Rhythm Wine, Between the Lines and Professor Louie + Crowmatix. |   Report Update


Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music

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

Jul 21 thru Aug 18, 2009. 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. For info phone (207) 276-3988. |   Report Update


Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival

291 S. Hiram Road
Hiram, Maine
Phone: (207) 625-8656

Jul 23 thru Jul 26, 2009. The Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival features the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships and much more. The 2009 line-up includes the Steeldrivers, Cadillac Sky, the Gibson Brothers, John Jorgensen Quintet, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizon, Bluegrass Gospel Project and more. For info phone (207) 625-8656. |   Report Update


East Benton Fiddle Fest


East Benton, Maine
Phone: (207) 453-2017

Jul 26, 2009. The East Benton Fiddler's Convention (at the 1st farm on Richards Road) is Maine's oldest music festival. The Fiddle Fest features premier fiddle and bluegrass talents from across the state. For info phone (207) 453-2017. |   Report Update