KINGFIELD — June 27, Maine’s own Rustic Overtones will collaborate with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for the 13th annual Kingfield POPS. Led by frontman David Gutter, Rustic Overtones will bring its version of indie rock sprinkled with jazz, soul and funk to the mountains of western Maine.
Rustic Overtones is based out of Portland with a discography that spans more than 20 years. The band holds a collection of music awards including the New England Music award for Best Live Act in New England of 2013. In addition to a full set performance, Rustic Overtones will perform with the orchestra bringing a new and unique sound to the mountains. “We are this seven-piece band in love with a big, lush arrangement of epic proportions. We are really excited to play with the orchestra,” stated Gutter.
Western Mountain Trash Can Band, Trina Hamlin, Dave Rowe Trio, Sidy Maiga and Inana, Sisters in Rhythm complete the festival lineup. The festivities end with a firework grand finale set to the music of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
Weekend family friendly activities include the Kingfield Artwalk, Kingfield POPS Road Race, Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts and an introductory guided mountain bike ride hosted by the Carrabassett Valley chapter of NEMBA. For more information on lodging and activities, visit www.kingfieldpops.com.
As ticket sales account for 20 percent of the costs associated with presenting the annual event, the POPS relies on donations and sponsorships to fulfill its mission of providing music and arts programming for the region.
Picnics are welcome and blankets or lawn chairs encouraged. The 2015 Kingfield POPS will be held at the Kennedy Farm, Route 142 in Kingfield. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $25 or $30 at the gate. Youth 17 and under are always free. Tickets can be purchased through the Kingfield POPS website; at the Kingfield, Stratton, Rangeley and Farmington branches of Skowhegan Savings Bank; Tranten’s locations in Kingfield and Farmington; and at the Carrabassett Valley Area Information Center.

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