Left-handed sitarist David Pontbriand will bring his unique original and improvised music to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. 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 […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Drunk In Public will play a blend of classic rock, pop, country, 80’s, 90’s, alternative tunes will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The Lit Council makes their Mixers debut at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Lit Council, an L/A-based dance band, plays neo-soul […]
Old South Church Concert Series to present Newberry & Verch Duo
The keepers of tradition – the duo of Joe Newberry and April Verch — will continue the Old South Church Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Old South Church, 235 Main St., in Farmington. Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth — in his […]
Battle of the Blends a cappella experience returns to Franco Center
The Maine Music Society will host the Battle of the Blends, the ever-popular a cappella experience, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. With MMS Artistic Director Dr. Richard Nickerson as emcee, this always sold-out event will feature spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, […]
Fiddle-icious to present afternoon concert at the Franco Center
The trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. The members of […]
Duo to present jazz concert at Oasis of Music
The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz guitar, displaying influences from Joe Pass to Wes […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
No Guts, No Glory, now a five piece band, will play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band brings a high energy show filled with classic rock from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. There is no cover charge on Friday. And The Smith Collective will pay homage […]
Bowdoin International Music Festival launches series with Ying Quartet
A three-concert series presented by the Bowdoin International Music Festival will feature performances by the Ying Quartet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, Feb. 12, and April 29, at Nomad Pizza in Brunswick. The series follows two popular events at Nomad Pizza during last year’s Bowdoin International Music Festival. “Our continued partnership with Nomad […]
Yard Sauce trio to perform benefit concert at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
A Shaker Meeting Room series benefit concert featuring Jeff Christmas, Chris Moore, and Mitch Reed – also known as Yard Sauce – an acoustic, folk, and Americana Maine-based trio, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Brick Dwelling House at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester. Their live concerts […]