One of the neat things about this job is the chance to discover new exciting bands. It’s even better when that band is from our own state. Such is the case with a trio of young musicians based in Augusta — The Band Apollo. The group is made up of Jonathan Johnston (lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Benjamin Packard (electric guitar, backing vocals), and Jonathan Truman (drums, percussion, keyboard, synth, backing vocals). They just released an EP of six original songs that could easily be heard on any national station and chart very high, as well. The band will perform New Year’s Eve at Hoxter’s in Hallowell. To that end, Johnston called to give a bit of history of TBA and talk about their upcoming gig.
2012
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‘Silver Lining Playbook’ bets on the heart
There are movies that make us happy, movies that make us sad, and then there are those that do both, that do it all, and do it with balloons and confetti.
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Harlow Gallery announces first exhibit of 2013
HALLOWELL — The Kennebec Valley Art Association recently announced in a press release the first exhibition of 2013 at the Harlow Gallery. On view Jan.18-Feb. 9, ingrained presents the work of five Maine printmakers: Martha Briana of Northport, Anthony Kulik of Belfast, Donna Parkinson of Freeport, Willy Reddick of Belfast and Sarah Vosmus of Bowdoinham. An opening reception is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the gallery, 160 Water St. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday or by chance or appointment.
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AT THE GALLERY
Landscape photography by John and Cynthia Orcutt accompany painted bas-reliefs of birds by Hugh Verrier, through February. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Maine State House and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday at the Blaine House; 287-2121 or MaineArts.com.
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Greely scores 4 in 2nd to beat Winslow
WINSLOW — Mary Morrison scored twice as Greely scored four times in the second period on their way to a 4-0 win over Winslow at Sukee Arena in Winslow.
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Good food where you least expect it
WINTHROP — There’s nothing like stumbling across good food where you least expect it, and the village center here offered up a delightful surprise.
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Plum Creek makes holiday donation
Plum Creek and its Foundation recently donated $14,750 to food banks in central and northern Maine to help meet holiday needs.
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The action is fast in Kovacs’ ‘Good Junk’
New Orleans private detective Cliff St. James finds himself probing the deadly netherworld of foreign weapons dealers in “Good Junk,” the second crime thriller by Ed Kovacs set in the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Norridgewock author releases new book
“Fancy and Francis” is a children’s book by Barbara Winslow, who was inspired to write this short story based on a true incident in the life of Francis Fenton, owner of the Sandy River Apple Orchard in Mercer.
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‘TWO GRAVES’ is an exceptional thriller
The names Preston & Child on the cover of a book promise a unique reading experience unlike any other, and “Two Graves” delivers the high thrills one expects from the two masters.