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Atlanta blues master set to take stage in Boothbay Harbor
Atlanta-based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer for his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that “his feral blues guitar and non-stop gigging have sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge … his eloquence dazzles … he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and […]
Leader of folk revival Tom Rush to play Boothbay Harbor Opera House
The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, will appear at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 2, along with musician Matt Nakoa. Now celebrating six decades of touring, Rush has been thrilling audiences with hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” “Remember Song,” “Urge for Going” and “Merrimack County.” […]
Guitar master to perform at Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel is no stranger to iconic stages, from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. On Wednesday, July 23, this virtuoso arrives to perform in the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Emmanuel has a Grammy Award, multiple ARIA Awards and countless accolades, but nothing means more to […]
Irish bluegrass invades Americana in Boothbay Harbor Opera House concert
When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. The band will take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation […]
Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Three masters of Celtic tradition will grace the Boothbay Harbor Opera House stage as the trio Kalos at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 — Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, background vocals), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, keyboards, background vocals). Inspired by maritime traditions of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Cape Breton and Québec, […]
Boothbay Harbor Opera House offers eclectic mix of performances
Boothbay Harbor Opera House will welcome an eclectic of entertainers in the coming week, including folk musician James Keelaghan, ventriloquist Michael Harrison, Celtic trio Kalos and bluegrass group Steep Canyon Raiders. On Saturday, July 12, one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters arrives fresh from his sold out songwriting retreat with Dar Williams. Keelaghan’s concert at the […]
Gleason Fine Art to host opening receptions for summer exhibitions
Gleason Fine Art will host two opening receptions this weekend, one on Friday for Kevin Beers’ exhibition “On My Own” and one on Saturday for Lyn Asselta’s show, “The Poetic Coast,” and Ed Parker’s, “Painted Stories,” as well as Beers’. Both shows are from 5-7 p.m. All three artists will be at the Saturday reception. […]
Canadian trio to bring genre-blending repertoire to Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Boothbay Harbor Opera House will welcome musical trio Cécilia at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, to kick off the Fourth of July weekend. Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to transport audiences through an emotional and spectacular universe, the Opera House said in a prepared release. Widely […]
American roots musician to take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House
Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons will share his repertoire of over 100 years of American roots music with audience members at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House. Flemons is not only a folk musician and Black country artist but also a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, […]