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Grammy-winning bluegrass group hits Boothbay Harbor stage with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
2020 Grammy-winner Michael Cleveland is widely considered to be the bluegrass fiddler of his generation. On Friday, Nov. 4, this acclaimed fiddler and his band arrive in Maine to perform at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. After picking up the fiddle at age 4, Cleveland’s musical momentum began to propel him toward early success. […]
In wake of pandemic and loss of beloved music teacher, new Morse High band director moves to rebuild program
High School Band Director Andrew Chipman was hired this year after the passing of his predecessor, Anthony Marro.
Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy named Grammy Awards MusiCares Persons of the Year
The glittery event takes place two days before the 2023 edition of the Grammy Awards are held.
New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Her recordings have been lauded by NPR, Rolling Stone, Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and on Saturday, Oct. 22, New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis arrives in Maine to play the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. This marks her first Opera House appearance, and a rare appearance in Maine for this New […]
Hot jazz and western swing hit the stage in Boothbay Harbor
Hot jazz and western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown takes the stage at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 8. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” by the London Times, the Hot Club has woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up […]
Brunswick singers prepare to share stage with pros
The Brunswick High School chamber choir will perform with the “iconic” Kotzschmar Organ and a mix of amateur and professional singers at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium this Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Post Malone, experiencing ‘stabbing pain,’ postpones show
It was the second time in about a week that he went to the hospital..
Concert review: Stadium-size sound from The War on Drugs, whatever the venue
The Philadelphia rock band played 1980s arena-style rock – reset for the modern era – to an enthusiastic Portland crowd.
Music fills the air at ‘Deering Center Porchfest’
Dozens of bands perform from porches and yards around the Portland neighborhood.