According to the Waterville Opera House website, the rules that Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn record by are strict. That is, if taking the sound of a banjo to where, as Fleck said, “We’re expressing different emotions through past techniques and going to deeper places” can qualify as strict. The duo performed Thursday. One member […]
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Red Baraat concert set for Rockland
Red Baraat will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., in Rockland. The group is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of […]
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Jonathan Edwards concert set for Vienna
Jonathan Edwards will performing at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road in Vienna. This veteran performer is neither grizzled nor nostalgic. These days Edwards is likely to be found on the road. An artist who measures his success by his ability to attract and take good care of […]
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LAPD opens internal affairs inquiry in Nipsey Hussle case
The LAPD’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed Monday that the Internal Affairs Group is investigating a desk officer’s response at the 77th Street station.
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French fans of Michael Jackson sue ‘Leaving Neverland’ accusers
Three Jackson fan clubs in France are suing two men who accused the singer of sexual abuse in the HBO documentary.
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Jamie McLean Band to perform June 29
The Augusta Colonial Theater will present the Jamie McLean Band, the first show of the 2019 Front Street Music Series, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 139 Water St. in Augusta. As a guitarist for New Orleans royalty Aaron Neville and Dirty Dozen Brass Band he’s toured the globe playing fiery guitar everywhere from […]
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival set for June 20-23
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival will celebrate its 52nd festival June 20-23 at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, in Litchfield. The festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, indoor bathroom facilities and more. Several types of vendors will be located on the grounds. Performers include: The Gibson Brothers, Danny Paisley & […]
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Reprise Choral Ensemble to perform first concert June 23
The concert will feature works ranging from early music, William Billings and Henry Purcell, to contemporary composers like Colin Britt and Daniel Gawthrop.
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Noel Paul Stookey concert planned for Bath
Musician performed for decades as a solo artist, and previously as the “Paul” of the iconic folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Novel Jazz to kick off summer at Skidompha Library
The band also will include a sneak preview of some of their new Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn compositions that they are featuring in their 2019 season concerts.