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Bridgton Jazz ensemble to perform benefit concert at Franco Center
The 17-member Bridgton Jazz ensemble will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Heritage Hall at the Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. This is a fundraiser by the Bridgton Jazz ensemble for the families and victims of the Oct. 25, 2023 shootings in Lewiston. The ensemble includes musicians and vocalists […]
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Old time fiddle and piano music coming to Oasis of Music
Doug Protsik’s fiddle and Louise Strong’s piano playing will return to the Oasis of Music at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Protsik’s music has delighted Maine audiences for more than four decades, from playing piano for classic silent movies, to playing his fiddle, accordion and piano with the Pine […]
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‘Bandstand to Billboard’ concert back on stage at CLT
The popular “Bandstand to Billboard” concert – featuring song favorites from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – is back with three performances at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The three performances will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 10; and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11. The repertoire includes major hit […]
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Big Band jazz is coming to Norway
The Bridgton Jazz featuring talented musicians from Western Maine and Eastern New Hampshire will perform from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Second Congregational Church in Norway. The members are Claudia Keller and Molly O’Connell on alto saxophone; Wendi Porter and Pat Buchanan on tenor saxophone; Dan Siktberg on baritone saxophone; Stan Buchanan, […]
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Norway Brewing Company to host benefit concert for Norway Opera House
A benefit concert featuring musicians James Rice and the Portland-based group Hambone for the Norway Opera House will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Norway Brewing Company in Norway. The Norway Opera House is raising a symbolic $1.78 million to match the $1.78 million in CDS funds secured by Norway Downtown […]
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David Young and The Interstate Kings return to play in Maine
David Young and The Interstate Kings, originally from Maine and based in the Raymond/Windham area and now based in Nashville, Tennessee, will be back in Maine for four performances. The band, consisting of David Young (lead vocals/guitar), Seth Martin (back up vocals/bass guitar) and Deven Young (back up vocals/percussion), are on the second leg of […]
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Shadow Riders – Tribute to Marshall Tucker Band to perform at Deertrees Theatre
The Shadow Riders – Tribute to The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The Shadow Riders are a six-piece band from the New England area, performing the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute is fronted by popular local Maine musician Bruce […]
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Culture Reggae Festival brings international acts to Lisbon Falls
Culture Reggae Festival will feature reggae music from internationally known artists from 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center in Lisbon Falls. International reggae artists Warrior King and Turbulence will headline the festival with additional performances by Mighty Mystic, Nate Winter, and Stream Reggae. Aside from the main performances, the […]
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SLLMF features Bach, Bartok, Mozart for third concert of season
The third concert of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival season will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Featured composers are Bach, Bartok and Mozart. The program includes BACH: Trio Sonata in C Minor from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079 BARTÓK: Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano MOZART: […]