The Portland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Thomas Wilkins, principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, as guest conductor for a Sunday Classical concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The matinee performance features the vibrant musical world of London, pre-World War I with performances of A Shropshire Lad, Rhapsody for […]
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Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform on fiddle at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar. Along with his collection, publishing and music research, Ferrel is […]
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Novel Jazz Septet presents matinee performance of jazz icons
The Novel Jazz Septet will be swinging over for a musical matinee by two of the most influential and acclaimed icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 November, at the Saco River Theatre in Buxton. The matinee format is perfect for jazz lovers who don’t like a […]
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‘Love Sick’: Trove of Bob Dylan’s teenage love letters for sale
The missives have never before been made public and shed light on a period in the folk-rock icon’s life for which not much firsthand information is known.
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Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers to perform at 49 Franklin
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers will bring their dynamic, traditional Celtic music to the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Now in their 51st year, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, […]
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Jazz guitarist to present intimate concert at Oasis of Music
John Smedley will be joined by bassist Tim Clough.
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Hairy Pie will bring a second Halloween Weekend to the stage on Friday, Nov. 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Band members Mikey Michaels (guitar/vocals), Marty Crue (bass), Nasty McCoy (drums), and Foxy Cocks (guitar) bring you back to all the 80s and early 90s hits from hair bands such as Poison Cinderella, Winger, […]
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Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87
The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
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Stan Davis returns to Oasis of Music
Local favorite Stan Davis returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Stan Davis is a Maine singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His latest CD, “Walking the Hathaway Road,” presents songs about Maine life, grandchildren and love of all kinds. His finger-style guitar playing, evocative […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with soloist Chiharu Naruse
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rohan Smith, returns to the stage for its 33rd concert season with performances in Lewiston and Topsham on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. The orchestra welcomes soloist Chiharu Naruse performing Piano Concerto No. 2 by Russian composer Shostakovich. Smith said the concerto is “undoubtedly one of his […]