John Stirratt, who has lived near Damariscotta for the past few years, won’t have to travel far from home for his band’s show Wednesday at Thompson’s Point.
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Christine Poulson brings her band to Music for Mavis in Turner
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host Christine Poulson and the Social Club from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the gazebo in Turner. Poulson, a talented musician, singer, and music promoter, will lead her retinue in a rousing evening of musical joy. She also has hosted Sunday evening open mics for […]
Shark Martin to play in After Dinner Music Series
Shark Martin will play a wildly-fun evening of funkabilly, rock, ska, hip-hop, dance, soul music from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, as part of the After Dinner Music Series presented by the Denmark Arts Center in Bicentennial Park in Denmark. Started in 2007 as a side project, Shark Martin’s music has taken on a […]
Chicks With Sticks to perform as part of bicentennial celebration
The Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers will perform a variety of salsa and reggae songs form 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, for Auburn’s Arts in the Park bicentennial celebration. The event is free and open to the public on the corner of Main and Academy streets.
Denny Breau to play at the Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will present an evening with Denny Breau and friends from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, in Turner. The concert will be held rain or shine. Breau’s dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing things with a six-string guitar. He mixes genres with ease: Folk, Delta blues, […]
Former scholarship winners to perform in this year’s Nordica Day Concert
Kaleigh Hunter and Emma Jones, winners of last year’s Nordica Scholarship, will perform in this year’s Nordica Day Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The performance will be live-streamed from Nordica Auditorium. On Aug. 17, 1911, world-famous opera diva and Farmington native, Lillian Nordica, performed in her hometown. The direct link to the […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Under the Covers will play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band brings the energy and hits from the 50s through today with songs by The Eagles, Blondie, Journey, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner. On Saturday, Aug. 14, American singer-songwriter Maez, formerly known as “Caroline Gray,” will […]
Maine Music Society names new artistic director
The Maine Music Society announces the appointment of Dr. Richard Nickerson as artistic director. Dr. Nickerson, or Rick as he prefers to be called, plans a variety of performances for the 2021-22 concert season. Dr. Nickerson presently serves as director of choral activities at Windham High School, a position he has held for 34 years. […]
Following his lodestar, composer Robert Sirota comes home to Maine
He’s hosting two chamber music concerts with different programs and performers in his private studio.
Week In Photos July 30-Aug. 6, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.