World-renowned singer-songwriter John Gorka will perform for the final concert of the 2023-24 Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. The concert will raise money for Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition, known for […]
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Oasis of Music to feature classical music for violin and cello
A concert of classical music featuring violinist Mary Hunter and cellist Karen Jung playing music by Bach, Bartok and Glière, is scheduled for the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. This will be the last Oasis performance until September. Hunter taught music history and theory […]
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Lewiston Contradance to feature Le Bon Truc
The Lewiston Contradance presents caller Marie Wendt and Le Bon Truc leading our third-Friday dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The event is, in fact, known as “Bal Folk,” a slightly different form of dance from New England contradance. Band member Steve Gruverman says, “Bal Folk is […]
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Oasis of Music program to feature versatile violinist
Violinist Joshua Rosenthal is on tap to perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Rosenthal, a Damariscotta native, is well known for playing a very versatile violin. His program promises to be a unique fusion of traditional American and Jewish tunes with baroque […]
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Ed Boucher, the local musician who wrote the Marden’s jingle, dies
The Maine music legend wrote jingles for many companies and was known as a music icon in the Lewiston and Auburn area.
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Folk singer to perform at Oasis of Music
Grace Martin, a singer of traditional and original songs in the folk style, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Martin is a guitar and mandolin playing singer-songwriter from Vermont. Rooted in traditional music, from playing fiddle tunes with her dad in […]
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Country Roads to play at Mixers on Friday
Modern country cover band Country Roads will play at 8:30 pm. on Friday, May 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays songs by Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at […]
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Tickets on sale for upcoming season of Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival
Tickets for the upcoming 52nd season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings from July 16 through Aug. 13, are available for purchase. Individual tickets at $35 each and Season Tickets at $145 each are now available online at sebagomusicfestival.org/concert-tickets-2024. Season tickets only may also be purchased by […]
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Mary Murphy to open the Music for Mavis concert series
Heart-felt blues singer Mary Murphy will start the “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series with her performance from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the gazebo in Turner. Singing to your soul, Maine singer-songwriter Mary Murphy accompanies herself on piano, guitar and blues harp. She connects with her audience while performing […]
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Renaissance Voices to perform in UUCB Concerts for a Cause series
Renaissance Voices will perform as part of the Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. All proceeds will be donated to Oasis Free Clinics and Midcoast New Mainers Group. Renaissance Voices is a Portland-based a cappella chorus singing music from the Middle Ages to […]