“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo features Jody Boys at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1. Jody Boys is a five-member band with Jody Alexander on vocals; Dave Foster on keys, guitar and vocals; Cris Hart on guitar; Ray Lacombe on bass; and Graham Duval on drums. They cover an eclectic mix of rock, […]
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Duo brings music from Middle East to Oasis
Nathan Kolosko and Eric LaPerna bring their music of the Middle East program to the Oasis of Music for the season finale from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. LaPerna and Kolosko have come together to form a duo performing music which spans from the […]
Sitar music to entertain at Oasis of Music
Sitarist David Pontbriand will perform from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, at the Oasis of Music at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. American sitarist David Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that he is entirely self-taught. Pontbriand’s Music […]
John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music
John Gawler will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gawler is well-known to Maine audiences as an elder of the Gawler Family, singers and players of traditional and contemporary music, who perform internationally and have recorded several CDs. […]
New Waterville center ‘could be a model — the idea of the arts bringing downtown back to life’
Susan T. Rodriguez, the lead architect for the $18 million art center in downtown Waterville, discusses the building’s design process.
Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers
Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
‘Planning for the best,’ Maine music venues looking to make a comeback by fall
Hoping that mass vaccinations will lead to the end of physical distancing and crowd limits, Portland’s State Theatre has more than 30 shows scheduled.
New performance series at Thompson’s Point kicks off this weekend
The Unplug & Unwind shows, part of Halo at the Point’s Lounge Series, will feature small crowds, with tickets sold by the loveseat.
Inside a wooden ‘palace’ in Unity, Maine man builds guitars
Craig Lowe, 69, has been making guitars for more than 20 years at the house and studio he built.
Maine musicians find ways to get by but worry about winter
They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.