Guitar legend Denny Breau will perform a set of instrumental pieces at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, may 19, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Denny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first […]
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Recent Bates graduate bringing fiddle music to Oasis
Fiddler Kyra Bleicher will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Bleicher, a recent graduate from Bates College and contradance fiddling enthusiast, has thus far chosen to stay in the area post graduation. She is working for a second […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra plans special fundraiser at the Saco Drive-In
The Portland Symphony Orchestra will soon find its way to the silver screen at the Saco Drive-In for an evening of filmed performances on Thursday, May 13. This is part of this year’s annual fundraiser Forte, which also includes a special online auction from Tuesday, May 11, through Thursday, May 20. All proceeds from the […]
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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 […]
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Palaver Strings to perform via livestream from State Theatre
Palaver Strings presents Metamorphosis at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, on Facebook hosted by the State Theatre. The livestream is free to watch, with donations encouraged. Metamorphosis explores the beauty of pain and transformation through the lens of two monumental works for string orchestra. Strauss’s Metamorphosen looks back on what once was, bearing witness to the trauma and […]
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Oasis of Music features pianist
Pianist Thad Gunther will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gunther is a senior at Bates College. Originally from Farmington, Gunther studied classical piano with Bruce McInnes with a focus on Schubert, Chopin, and Brahms. He also studied […]
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Kendall Morse, renowned Maine humorist and folk singer, dies at 86
Morse, who most recently lived in Scarborough, spent more than 40 years performing around the country and recording his songs and stories.
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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. […]
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Guitar sales soar as COVID-19 keeps Mainers playing at home
Shoppers are picking up guitars, keyboards and other instruments to learn to play as the pandemic stretches on.
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Entertainment choices, activities announced for summer
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