Will Woodson (flute, uilleann pipes) and Caitlin Finley (fiddle) will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Denmark Arts Center. The pair plays sparky and driving traditional Irish music that’s grounded in the textures and rhythms of the rich Irish-American soundscape of the 1920s and 30s. With roots in the living Irish […]
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Continental Shakedown to play Gritty’s, festival
Local blues rockers Continental Shakedown will perform with special guest Mark Miller from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at Gritty’s in Auburn. That same lineup will also perform on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Auburn Blues & Brews Fest at Festival Plaza on Main St in Auburn. The all-ages, free festival begins at 12:30 […]
Shaker Village hosts string and vocal trio in benefit concert
The Maine-based string and vocal trio of Boardman, Muise, and Gawler will perform a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in the Meetinghouse at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester. This threesome of well-known Maine musicians, playing fiddles, cello, and guitar, will feature music inspired by a Scotch, Irish, and French […]
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeking experienced musicians to audition
Area musicians are invited to contact the orchestra for a chance to play in the company’s 34th season in Topsham and Lewiston
Auburn Community Concert Band invites new members to join
The Auburn Community Concert Band is looking for new members. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band musicians to again experience the enjoyment of making music and performing in front of large audiences. Currently, the Auburn band has a specific need for additional clarinet players. Members must be able to […]
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, best known for ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
The singer died Monday morning from acute liver failure, the band’s manager said in a statement.
Rockin’ Recons to play at Poland Spring Inn
The Rockin’ Recons, one of the 4 original bands from the PAL Hop Days of the ‘60s, will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Poland Spring Inn. Since the reforming of the group in 1987 after a 20-year hiatus, the band continues to perform. The Rockin’ Recons play a blend of […]
Got It Covered playing at Mixers on Friday
Got It Covered will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays hits by a wide variety of artists including Collective Soul, Maroon 5, Dwight Yoakam, Walk The Moon, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, Robert Palmer, Blink 182, The Cars, 3 Doors Down, AC/DC […]
New chapter unfolds at Colby College as the arts take flight with $95 million facility
The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is poised to open soon as the latest investment over several years to transform the college and city into a cultural destination.
Noon Tunes concert series to feature musical artist Marc Mailhot
Franco Center