Blues Traveler will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Once upon a time (1987 to be exact), a group of guys jammed out blues in a garage somewhere in New Jersey. However, it took them 33 years to really do it again […]
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Quantam Electronic Lunch Concert set for the Camden Amphitheatre
Electrify your lunchtime with a free concert by Quantam at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, in the Camden Library Amphitheatre on Main Street in Camden. This electronic sound performance group is comprised of Jason Dean on vocals, drum machines, and keys; Michael Whitehead is on bass and pedals. They describe their sound as “an eclectic […]
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Blues Traveler talks about return to Maine for show at Waterville Opera House
It’s time to celebrate the return of concerts to the Waterville Opera House, and what better way of doing that then with a performance by Blues Traveler. I had the pleasure of interviewing them when they appeared at Colby College in the early 90s as they toured in support of their second CD, “Travelers & […]
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Rachael and Vilray concert planned in Brownfield
The Stone Mountain Arts Center will present Rachael Price and Vilray at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the center at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Vilray and Rachel Price met in Boston as students of Jazz. This duo grew from a shared reverence for the pop music of the 1930s and 40s and its […]
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Music Festival planned for Paris Hill
A two-night music festival is planned for Aug. 6 and 7 at the Paris Hill Country Club at 455 Paris Hill Road. in South Paris. Show starts at 5 p.m.; rain or shine. The family friendly outdoor benefit concert will feature live music and food. Adult and non-alcoholic beverages also will be available. Bring your […]
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Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio to perform for the Lovell Brick Church
The Brick Church for the Performing Arts in Lovell will welcome the Heather Pierson’s Acoustic Trio for a free concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Lovell Recreation Field, 10 Smarts Hill Road. Pierson is an award-winning pianist, singer/songwriter, song-leader and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases, […]
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The Oren Robinson Band to perform at Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series
Johnson Hall in Gardiner is proud to present the 2023 Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series at Gardiner’s waterfront every Friday night until Aug. 25. This week The Oren Robinson Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Robinson is a singer-songwriter from Midcoast Maine. Writing songs about nature and introspection as well […]
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Maine organic farmers, gardeners group plans workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has planned the following events and webinars. Firstly, “Extending the Season in the Garden” is set for noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. MOFGA Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen plans to share best practices for keeping plants healthy and producing food during spring and fall in this free webinar. He […]
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Borderline Express to perform Waterfront Concert
Johnson Hall’s Free Waterfront Concert will feature Borderline Express at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. at the Gardiner Landing on Water Street in Gardiner. Borderline Express has been around many years. The latest configuration has people talking. Never has the band had so much energy. From classic rock to modern country and rock and their […]
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Washington Challenge 5K/Fun Run set for Aug. 8
The annual Washington Challenge is to be held Sunday, Aug. 8. Registration is planned from 7 to 7:50 a.m., the Fun Run is planned to start at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts right after. Registration, as well as the start and finish lines, will be at the back parking lot of the Gibbs Library, […]