Jonathan Edwards, an American singer-songwriter, plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night — songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in […]
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Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed to be Inducted into Maine Country Music Hall of Fame
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 45th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. The ceremony and show will showcase Campbell, Allen and Reed […]
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‘The Duke’ working-class tale of survival
In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a gnarly 60-year-old taxi driver and backstreet Birmingham, England’s activist for elderly rights, was under daily police harassment for not paying his television tax. (By law, each household in the UK has to pay the license fee, with some exemptions) Here, Kempton, in “The Duke,” the late Roger Michell’s sweet-and-charming sentimental […]
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Hallowell gallery’s Art2022 on display through May 28
A closing reception and awards ceremony is planned for May 20.
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New country trio Texas Hill to perform May 11 in Augusta
This week, I’m bringing a new country trio to your attention, Texas Hill, which is made up of Adam Wakefield, Casey James and Craig Wayne Boyd. Now if some of those names are familiar it’s because they were involved with “American Idol” and “The Voice” — James with the former and Wakefield and Boyd with […]
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Chelsea Summer Concert series to open with Denny Breau
A Chelsea Summer Concerts series is set to open with Denny Breau at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Town Office, 560 Togus R0ad. If it rains the concerts will be at Chelsea Elementary School; bring a chair or blanket. Breau mixes genres with ease: Folk, Delta blues, country and jazz. He brings warmth and […]
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Boardman Trio to open Vienna Union Hall season
Vienna Union Hall plans to open its season with The Boardman Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. The trio of Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler and Steve Muise plan to perform music drawing from a Scotch, Irish and French repertoire and culture. These three musicians bring together a […]
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Matt Anderson to perform concert in Rockland
Matt Anderson plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, this award-winning blues performer has headlined major festivals and shared the stage with Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, […]
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We Banjo 3 concert set for Brownfield
We Banjo 3 will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The Galway, Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet — comprised of two sets of brothers, Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley — continually push musical boundaries while maintaining an unwavering devotion […]
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Palaver Strings to present ‘Welcome Here’ in Nordica Hall
Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings plans to presents “Welcome Here,” a touring production celebrating Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Nordica Hall, on Main Street in Farmington. This multidisciplinary performance features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican, and Wabankai heritage with storytelling directed by Sherri Mitchell and co-presented by […]