May 23 – June 16

Previews:
May 23 2:30 and 8:00pm
May 24 2:30

Opening Night
May 24 8:00pm

Down home country humor, true emotion and unforgettable hits of Country Music Mega Star Patsy Cline converge in this inspirational show told through the letters of her friend Louise Segar, portrayed by Emmy Award winning actress Sally Struthers in the star performance that started her love affair with the Ogunquit Playhouse 10 years ago! This funny and touching tribute celebrates the career and life of the singer of who died tragically in a plane crash in 1963.Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams andWalking After Midnight are just a few of the 27 featured songs!

About the Show:

Always…Patsy Cline is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger.

Upon hearing Patsy Cline on the “Arthur Godfrey Show” for the first time in 1957, Louise Seger became an immediate and avid fan of Cline’s. She constantly hounded the local disc jockey to play Cline’s records on the radio.
In 1961 when Cline went to Houston for a show, Seger and her buddies arrived about an hour-and-a-half early and, by coincidence, met Cline who was traveling alone. The two women struck up a friendship that was to culminate in Cline spending the night at Seger’s house–a friendship that lasted until Cline’s untimely death in a plane crash in 1963.

The relationship, which began as fan worship evolved into one of mutual respect. It is the kind of relationship that many fans would like to have with their heroes.

Over a pot of strong coffee, the two women chatted about their common concerns. When Cline finally left for Dallas, her next job, the two women had exchanged addresses and telephone numbers. Seger never expected to hear from Cline again, but soon after she left, Seger received the first of many letters and phone calls from Cline. The pen-pal relationship provides much of the plot of the show.

The play focuses on the fateful evening at Houston’s Esquire Ballroom when Seger hears of Cline’s death in a plane crash. Seger supplies a narrative while Cline floats in and out of the set singing tunes that made her famous–Anytime, Walkin’ After Midnight, She’s Got You, Sweet Dreams, andCrazy–to name a few.

The show combines humor, sadness and reality. It offers fans who remember Cline while she was alive a chance to look back, while giving new fans an idea of what seeing her was like and what she meant to her original fans.

“Sweet dreams again”
-USA Today
“A song-filled valentine”
-Los Angeles Times
“Always…Patsy Cline. Always a hit.”
-Biloxi Sun Herald

Our Box Office is Now Open!

Call 207.646.5511

Ogunquit Playhouse Hours

In Season Hours (5/19-10/21)

• Monday: 9am-6pm
• Tuesday-Saturday: 9am to show or to 6pm when no evening performance
• Sunday: 10am to show or to 5pm when no evening performance
• Open at 9am on Sunday dates with 10am show

Pre-Season Hours

• Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Winter Hours

• Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

* Open at 9am on Sunday dates with a 10am show

Ticket Policies:

• All sales are final. No refunds.
• Tickets may be exchanged for a different date for the same show only. An exchange fee of $5 per ticket will be assessed to your order along with any applicable price difference ($2 per ticket for Children’s Theatre tickets.)
• All exchanges must be made 24 hours prior to show time.
• All Mainstage ticket purchases are subject to a $3.50 per order fee.
• All Children’s Theatre ticket orders are subject to a $1.75 Order Fee (All order fees are applied to phone AND online orders.)
• A $2.00 per ticket phone charge is applied to phone orders.
• A $2.00 per ticket internet charge is applied to online orders.
• A paid ticket is required for ages 2 years and over. Please refer to our Visitor Info page for more details.

We look forward to seeing you at the 80th Season of John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse!

Tuesday-Saturday: 9am to show or to 5pm when no evening performance

Contact the Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main Street
Ogunquit, ME

Box Office
207.646.5511
boxoffice@ogunquitplayhouse.org

Group Sales
207.646.2402 ext. 252
groups@ogunquitplayhouse.org

Box Office & Subscription Manager
Clare Richard
PO Box 915
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207.646.2402 ext 201
crichard@ogunquitplayhouse.org

In Season Hours (5/14-10/23)

• Monday 9am-6pm
• Tuesday-Saturday 9am to showtime or to 6pm when no evening performance
• Sunday 10am to showtime or
  to 6pm when no evening performance*

Pre-Season Hours (4/4-5/13)

• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Winter Box Office
42 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
Just north of the Playhouse on Rte 1

Winter Hours (11/1-4/1)

• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

* Open at 9am on Sunday dates
with a 10am show

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Ticket price:  Optional suggested donation

Traditional Irish band The Ivy Leaf will be celebrating their debut album release with a concert at Blue in Portland on Wednesday, May 30 at 8:00 PM. There is an optional, suggested donation. CDs will be available for purchase and raffle.  Uilleann piper Joey Abarta will open.

The Ivy Leaf is a young traditional Irish quartet that came together through the Boston session scene.  Featuring fiddles, flute & whistle, concertina, vocals and bouzouki and guitar accompaniment, the group’s influences are a blend of the old and new, taking on centuries old dance music and giving it a modern vigor.  Among their influences are many of the local musicians who define the sound of Irish music in Boston and Providence.  Enriching that tradition is an intense curiosity for old, isolated, or obscure forms of music, arming the group with an array of tunes from jigs to polkas to hornpipes, along with songs of both Irish and American origin.

It was Lindsay Straw (bouzouki/guitar/vocals) who first reached out to Caroline O’Shea (flute/whistles/vocals) and Daniel Accardi (fiddle/concertina) to explore the older traditions of Irish music. After the addition of friend and fellow musician Armand Aromin (fiddle/whistle) in 2010, The Ivy Leaf was born. The group released their debut album “The Ivy Leaf: Traditional Irish Music” in March 2012, available on CDBaby and iTunes starting March 29, 2012.

Uilleann piper Joey Abarta will open for the band.  Joey is an astounding young piper, with many years of touring and an All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil championship under his belt.  A recent addition to the Northeast, Joey hails from Los Angeles, CA and is now based in Boston.

Join The Ivy Leaf in celebrating the release of their first album and for an evening of traditional Irish music and songs at Blue on May 30 at 8:00 PM. For information, call207-774-4111, email tom@boghat.com or visit www.portcityblue.com.  For more information on The Ivy Leaf, visit their website at www.ivyleafmusic.com or email ivyleafmusic@gmail.com.

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New England Celtic Arts will present The Forge at on Tuesday May 29 at The Phillips Area Community Hall, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage, Me on Wednesday May 30, and at Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts in Unity, Me on Thursday May 31 .Curtain at Skye is 7:00 pm and at UCCPA is 7:30 pm. There is a pre-show jam session 1 hour prior to curtain at both venues. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam with the artists for a few minutes before the show.

Maeve Gilchrist, Anna Coliton, Cara Frankowicz, and Nicole Rabata breath fresh life into Ireland’s traditional music, and deliver it with a punch. Hailing from both sides of the Atlantic, the woman of The Forge perform a stunning fusion of tradition and today.

Maeve Gilchrist on Harp and voice. Born to an Irish mother and a Scottish father, Maeve grew up in Edinburgh Scotland under the influence of two harp playing aunts and immersed in the traditional music scene from a young age. At 17 Maeve was awarded a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she started to put down roots in the American roots music scene. Some of Maeve’s performance highlights include the Celtic Connections Music Festival, the ICONS festival and the World Harp Festival.

Fiddler Cara Frankowicz is a nationally renowned fiddle player who is currently based in Boston MA. Originally from Pennsylvania, In her early twenties Cara moved to Ireland, cutting her teeth on the cream of the Galway music scene. Cara has performed all over the world at events including the Philadelphia Irish Music Festival and has performed with artists such as the Chieftains and the Three Irish Tenors.

Irish flutist Nicole Rabata is highly regarded both in and out of traditional music fields. She has toured America and Europe including appearances at International Flute Festivals in Stockholm and Lund (Sweden), Temple Bar Trad Fest in Dublin, the Hebridean Celtic Festival in Scotland, the National Flute Conventions in NYC and San Diego, WOMAD Festival in the UK and the Festival Interceltique du L’Orient in Brittany among others. Most recently she spent two months in India where she performed and taught music in the rural Himalayas. She spent four years in the west of Ireland where she immersed herself in the music and was influenced by the playing of many great musicians. She plays flutes by Patrick Olwell and Gilles Lehart.

Anna Colliton is one of America’s leading exponents of the bodhrán, the traditional Irish frame drum. From Chicago, a city of Irish musical excellence, Anna plays a highly intricate style of drumming with masterful tonal and rhythmic variation. She has taught and performed at festivals across the country, including Milwaukee Irish Fest, Chicago Celtic Fest, the New York Irish Dance Festival, the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat, and the Dollywood Festival of Nations. Anna has numerous recording credits, recently including Cherish the Ladies’ A Star in the East and Grainne Murphy’s Short Stories. She teaches advanced bodhran at the Irish Arts Center in New York City

“A new band shows up on the scene and immediately seems destined to make an impact. The Forge are a bright new name in the American Irish music scene. Paying homage to their traditional roots while creating something new.” Brian O’Donovan, Producer/Host, A Celtic Sojourn, WGBH Boston

The Phillips Community Center is located on Depot Street in Phillips. Skye Theater is located 3 miles West of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd and US RT. 2 in South Carthage. UCCPA is at 42 Depot Street in Unity. Ticket price is $15.00 at the door. For reservations call Skye Theatre at (207) 562-4445 or UCCPA at (207) 948-7469, and in Phillips at (207)639-3717. Reservations are strongly suggested at all venues.

For more information: http://www.necelticarts.com
Bio link: http://www.theforgemusic.com/
Youtube link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5f1Vtn_ao

Calendar listings:

Tuesday, May 29 – Phillips, Me , The Forge, An International band bringing the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland forward. 7 p.m. at Phillips Area Community Center (Depot Street Phillips, Me); pre-show jam session starting at 6 p.m. $15. Info: 207-639-3717 or www.necelticarts.com . The Forge info:http://www.theforgemusic.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5f1Vtn_ao

Wednesday, May 30 – So. Carthage, The Forge, An International band bringing the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland forward. 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre (Winter Hill Rd., off Rte.2 in Carthage); pre-show jam session starting at 6 p.m. $15. Info: 207-562-4445 or www.necelticarts.com . The Forge info:http://www.theforgemusic.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5f1Vtn_ao

Thursday May 31 – Unity, The Forge, An International band bringing the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland forward. 7:30 p.m. at Unity College’s Center for the Performing Arts (42 Depot St. in Unity); pre-show jam session starting at 6:30 p.m. $15. Info: 948-7469 or www.unity.edu/uccpa . The Forge info:http://www.theforgemusic.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5f1Vtn_ao

Phill A McIntyre
Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center
PO Box 60
East Dixfield, Me.  04227
207-562-4445

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Saturday, May 19, 7 pm
$6 at the door.

Blues, rock, and funk from this Readfield-area band.  Megan Murphy sings with them.  The Golden Prize opens the show.  Chem-free, supervised.

“Hi, we’re the Sam Whitman Band. We play blues-funk-reggae. Kinda all in one to create a new unique groovy style! If you like artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan-The Grateful Dead-Bob Marley-and more, you will love the show that we put on.   Please come out and join the jam!”

The Golden Prize — Jam-Space-Blues-Reggae-Funk-Dead

Duncan Allen – Vocals/Guitar; Simon Quist – Vocals/Lead Guitar; Jon Lawrence – Bass; Ryan Benoit – Drums

Golden Prize says: “A group of best friends with lots of character, pumpin’ the heart & soul. Since the age of 13, these four boys wanted nothing but to hone their artistic talents and create, inspire, and enlighten. It’s truly amazing to see these guys come back together from living separate lives and devote to getting people on their feet dancin’!

They’ve began to make a name for themselves by starting late night shows and holding it down till sunrise! The rhythm section unleashes a thick groove while psychedelic guitar tones mesh and float together to steal your face! Duncan Allen’s voice comes shining through to get the other side of your brain moving with some powerful lyrics.

These guys are just getting started!! With a mix of originals and Grateful Dead covers, you can’t go wrong!! “

Johnson Hall
280 Water Street
(Mail) P.O. Box 777
Gardiner, ME 04345

Office hours
M-F, 9:30-5:30
For more info.,
call 582-7144

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Francine Reed is just as happy down home in the juke joint as she is in the worlds finest concert halls – and always singing with class, distinction and soul. A W.C. Handy nominee for her solo recording I Want You to Love Me, the widely recognized larger than life voice in Lyle Lovett’s Large Band has also collaborated with many of the most respected names in gospel, country, rhythm and blues, including Delbert McClinton and Willie Nelson. Based now in Atlanta, Georgia,  Francine will be appearing during the summer of 2012 with Teatro ZinZanni in Seattle, Washington. Get your tickets early!  http://www.wix.com/nytaglenn/francine

FRANCINE REED BIOGRAPHY

The blues can be defined in a limitless number of ways, but it will forever be the soul’s measurement of self-expression and self-healing. Where mere words cannot articulate, and movement is incomplete, music bridges the chasm. Francine Reed’s new album, SHADES OF BLUE, is the language of human spirit distilled through a voice of radiance. Known to most of the wold as Lyle Lovett’s duet and back-up vocalist, this Chicago-born songstress has been singing professionally since she was a child in her family’s gospel group. “ I always say I was born singing,” recalls Francine. “When the doctor slapped me on the ass, I went (singing) ‘Look at me!” Obligations resulting from a broken marriage prevented Ms. Reed from pursuing her dream full-time until her children were grown up and self-sufficient.

During those years, however, Francine performed in local jazz clubs and at various functions, eventually rising to prominence in her adopted hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. As a support act, Ms. Reed appeared on the bill with luminaries such as Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, and The Crusaders. In 1985, she met the then unknown singer Lyle Lovett and they formed a strong alliance that continues to this day. “Lyle has always intrigued me, and has been my greatest influence in the last fifteen years of my life. Just seeing the amount of importance he puts into every performance and into every recording session has had a tremendous effect on me. Being around musicians of his caliber has brought me to a higher level.”

Francine provides Lyle Lovett and his Large Band with an indelible stage presence and harmonic texture that has fans and critics worldwide. Reminiscing on their initial encounter at a recording session, “I couldn’t believe the voice I heard in the headphones belonged to THAT guy, I could’ve sworn that wasn’t him singing.” Performing with Lovett’s ensemble for over a decade, Ms. Reed has appeared on several of the artist’s platinum discs, and sang alongside Mr. Lovett on recent broadcasts of “Late Night with David Letterman”, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, and “Regis a d Kathy Lee.” In addition to her touring schedule with Lovett, Ms. Reed has appeared on recordings by Delbert McClinton and Roy orbison, among others. Her distinctive vocals can also be herd on several television commercials including Senekot Laxative (“I Feel Good”) and in a scene from the 1993 hit film, THE FIRM, via Tom Cruise’s character’s disc player. “I can still remember my first performance when I was a three year old in my aunt’s church. Her name was Helen Francis, for whom I’m named, and I was so small they had to put me on the piano. I used to listen to rehearsals with her gospel choir and I’d sing “I Wanna See Jesus” in front of the congregation.

An audience to me could be just one or two people. My mom would have guest over and point to me and say ‘sing a song.’ And I would just go on and sing, and I’d even make up my own songs. It’s a natural God-given talent.” Francine Reed’s solo career began in the mid –1990s after she relocated to Georgia. Francine released her debut, I WANT YOU TO LOVE ME, in 1985, which included a cameo by Mr. Lovett. A year later, she followed up with CAN’T MAKE IT ON MY OWN, which featured studio legends Al Kooper (organ) and Bob Babbait (bass), along with McClinton. Both records were highly acclaimed with the later being the catalyst for a prestigious W.C. Handy Artist of the Year and Song of the Year nominations. Bonnie Raitt praised Francine Reed during a concert at Chastain Park when she walked on stage with Ms. Reed’s album and proclaimed. “You folks have a national treasure here in Atlanta.” Produced by Bryan Cole and Edd Miller for CMO Productions in Atlanta. SHADES OF BLUE is a stellar collection of ten compositions that allow Francine Reed to expand on the legacy in which she carved out for herself. Featuring up-tempo dance selections, heartfelt ballads, and lush orchestrations, SHADES OF BLUE is essential listening. “My brother Tony was the one who introduced me to jazz. Like most of my family I was into R& B, Motown, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and Nancy Wilson.

We all used to listen to the radio and were very influenced by everyone we heard. And we thought we could do what everyone else was doing.” “Got A Right To Sing The Blues” is one of the many special moments on her latest release. The duel vocals of Francine and her sister Margo bespeak a deep passion for the blues. “I always loved the way Margo did this tune,” notes Francine, “and anything we sing together is going to be enjoyable.” Choosing the songs for SHADES OF BLUE was no easy task for a singer that is well versed in a number of genres. “Producer Bryan (Cole), and Edd (Miller) did everything for me on this album except the singing! We received tunes from advertisements placed in magazines for me, and they would weed through all the tapes and select what was right. Their expertise made it all happen.” However, the selections do reveal a very personal aspect of the artists’ life. “The Man That Got Away,” “Wrong Man For The Job,” “I Have A Right To Know,” and I’m A Handful” all ring true. “”Oh yes, it’s a man thing…my breakup with a gentleman had a lot to do with these songs. It comes around every now and then.”

“When we’re in the studio, I always try to go with first takes. Since I’m constantly working I usually don’t have the luxury of setting aside time specifically to record.” On the subject of capturing the energy of a live performance in a recording booth, and keeping the concert flame burning, Ms. Reed notes “it’s a mindset for me that I’m still trying to master. If it’s a really good song, then it just comes out of me. At a gig, I try to phrase like a record which is what the audience comes to hear. I learned that from being on the road with Lyle. Other times I have a tendency to be more improvisational and feed of the musicians and the crowd. Then I can kick it up a notch. But how that comes about, I really don’t know. I just open my mouth and sing from the heart. I’m really blessed.” CONTACT: Al Risi / PLATINUM ENTERTAINMENT 770-664-9262 ext 5762 arisi@pt-ent.com CMO Productions / Management Bryan Cole and Edd Miller 404-355-0909 www.cmopro.com

Partial discography
(from Francine Reed – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

With Lyle Lovett -

• Lyle Lovett and His Large Band(January 1989)
  • “Here I Am”
  • “Cryin’ Shame”
  • “What Do You Do/The Glory of Love” – duet
• Live in Texas (June 1999)

With Delbert McClinton -

• Never Been Rocked Enough(1992)
  • “I Used to Worry” – duet

With Willie Nelson -

• Milk Cow Blues (2000)

Solo -

• I Want You to Love Me (1995)
• Can’t Make It on My Own (1996)
• Shades of Blue (1999)
• Here Comes Frani Claus (2000)
• I Got a Right!…To Some of My Best (2001)
• American Roots: Blues (2002)
• Wild Women Do Get The Blues (2006)
• Blues Collection (2006)

References

1. ^ Skelly, Richard. “Biography: Francine Reed”. AMG. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
2. ^ “Who is Francine Reed?”, Francine Reed official website

External links

• FrancineReed.net
• Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Website
• “Francine Reed”, New Georgia Encyclopedia Website
• Blues Music Awards

Slates Monday Night Concert Series

Slates offers a full menu on these nights along with fine
desserts & drinks – from 5:30pm to 8pm -
or just come enjoy the music!
For reservations call (207) 622-9575
167 Water Street, Hallowell, ME.

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Grammy Award-winning harmonica master James “Mr. Superharp” Cotton and his band will perform at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Cotton’s latest CD, the Grammy-nominated GIANT, is his long-awaited return to Alligator Records. Cotton, who in 2012 is celebrating his 68th year as a professional musician (starting at the age of nine), has recorded almost 30 solo albums, including two highly-regarded releases for Alligator in the 1980s and the famed Harp Attack! with Junior Wells, Carey Bell and Billy Branch in 1990. In 2011, Cotton won three Living Blues awards: Male Blues Artist Of The Year, Most Outstanding Musician–Harmonica and Best Blues Album for GIANT.

Concert information is as follows:
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Venue: Chocolate Church Arts Center
Address: 804 Washington St.
City: Bath, ME
Phone: 207-442-8455
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket price: $32 advance / $35 at the door
Website: www.chocolatechurcharts.org

Over the course of his storied career, Cotton has seemingly done it all. As a small boy he learned harmonica directly from Sonny Boy Williamson. He toured with Howlin’ Wolf, recorded for Sun Records, and spent twelve years with Muddy Waters before stepping out on his own. Leading his own band, he rose to the very top of blues and rock scenes, touring the world non-stop and earning his reputation as one of the most powerful live blues performers in the world.

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Giant is a ferocious blast of brash boogie blues. Produced by Cotton, Jacklyn Hairston and Derek O’Brien and recorded by Stuart Sullivan at Wire Recording in Austin, Texas, Giant features twelve tracks, including four new Cotton originals and co-writes, alongside songs made famous by Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Ivory Joe Hunter and others. Throughout his career, Cotton has always led great bands, and the players on Giant are no exception. With guitarists/vocalists Slam Allen and Tom Holland, bassist Noel Neal and drummer Kenny Neal, Jr., Giant is not just a reminder of Cotton’s legendary status, it is a vibrant, hard-hitting album made by one of the true blues masters.

Giant reaffirms James Cotton’s high-compression blues harmonica playing is a true force of nature. As The San Francisco Examiner says, “James Cotton is an inimitable blues legend. His wailing harmonica blows them away. His improvisations on the blues are full of fun and good humor. The blues don’t get much better.”

In June 2010, Cotton was honored at New York’s Lincoln Center, where his friends Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Taj Mahal, Shemekia Copeland and others paid tribute in an all-star concert. There James Cotton played to yet another sold-out venue, with fans cheering the man known worldwide as “Mr. Superharp,” an undisputed giant of the blues.

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Education News for May 14, 2012

Odeon Orchestras Spring Concerts
Experience the joy of music and support your friends and neighbors!
Allegro, Symphony, and Chamber Orchestras concert
FREE and open to the public!
Sunday, May 20, 4:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House

Adult Orchestra concert
FREE and open to the public!
Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
John St. Church, Camden

Bay Chamber invites the local community to experience the joy of music and support your friends and neighbors at the Odeon Youth Orchestras Spring concert on Sunday, May 20 at the Rockport Opera House at 4:00 p.m. for the Allegro, Symphony, and Chamber ensembles, and on Tuesday, May 22 at John Street Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. for the Adult ensemble.  Both concerts are free and open to the public.

The concert on Sunday, May 20 will include two chamber ensembles: the Kräftig Piano Quartet featuring Fiona Boyd, violin; Duncan Hall, cello; Sam McKenna, piano and oboe; and Teal Vickery, viola and Bay Chamber’s Odeon Trio featuring Elizabeth Belair on clarinet, Davis Boardman on violin, and Aiden Gordon on piano.

The members of the Bay Chamber Odeon Allegro, Symphony, Adult, and Chamber Orchestras rehearse all year, honing their skills and working as a team to create beautiful music.  The players range in age from 6 to 50+ and will play familiar classical and contemporary music where each level of orchestra highlights the ability of its players.   Students are guided by conductor Deirdre McClure and Gilda Joffe, Music Director.

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Odeon Orchestras Auditions:

Make Music with Friends!

Ensemble Opportunities for all Ages and Abilities!

Interested in joining one of Bay Chamber’s exciting Odeon ensembles?  Young musicians of all abilities and instruments are invited to audition for Odeon Orchestras on Tuesday, May 22nd from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Bay Chamber’s Music School located at 18 Central Street in Rockport, just down the hill from the Opera House. No auditions are required for the Odeon Adult Orchestra.

Rehearsals take place at the Bay Chamber Music School in Rockport, which offers private instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, winds, brass, percussion, voice and piano to musicians of all ages and abilities.

Guitar Ensemble

Inviting guitarists to join in a workshop/ensemble with Jeffrey Rojo

Bay Chamber Music School invites guitarists to join another evening Guitar Workshop/Ensemble with faculty member Jeff Rojo onThursday, May 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  The workshop and ensemble is open to all guitar lovers of all ages and levels seeking to broaden their musical horizons. Depending on the interest of the group, the ensemble may continue to meet monthly over the summer.

Pre-registration is required and the fee is just $15 per person.

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Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School

18 Central Street
P.O. Box 599
Rockport, ME  04856

www.baychamberconcerts.org
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Where else can you see a cello quartet followed by a middle-school rock band and then a Grateful Dead ensemble?

Come see the special all-ages 317 Student Ensemble Show upstairs on the new stage at Empire Dine and Dance on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm.

Bring the family, enjoy the spacious room and big stage along with inspiring music created by musicians of all ages. Find out what you and/or your kids can accomplish with the right instructor!

Empire Dine & Dance
575 Congress Street, Portland, ME
$6 at the door | all ages

For more info, contact the Empire at (207) 879-8988 or 317 Main Community Music Center at (207) 846-9559.
317 is running a series of music day camps this summer for ages 7 – 18 for all levels, focused on group play.
Students are grouped by age and ability.

Details at http://www.317mainst.org/index.php?page=summer-camps-2012

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Event Sponsor: North Conway Music – North Conway, NH
Just what we need to bring in the summer offcially…a hot band from Louisisanna!! We love Terrance…For more than 2 decades Grammy award winning artist Terrance Simien, 8th generation Louisiana Creole has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Creole Zydeco music is and is not. Leading his Zydeco Experience Band, Simien has become one of the most respected and internationally recognized touring and recording artists in roots music today. He has performed over 5000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 40 countries and reached at least a million people during his eventful 25 year career. He also has become the Cultural Ambassador of Louisiana, bringing awareness to the unique culture and music of his beloved state. He has a smille to fill up a room, and we hope the room will be full with dancing and toe tapping. There will be dinner seating as well as a dance floor….something for everyone!

So you wanna see Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Click for website or video …
DATE: Saturday, May 26, 2012
SHOWTIME: 8:00 p.m. — Lobby and bar opens at 5 p.m. and dinner seating begins at 6 p.m.

DINNER: Available by reservation before the show. (not included in ticket price). Click here for sample menu.
ADMISSION: $22.00 pp(plus $3 handling fee for concert ) GETAWAY PACKAGE:$365* for two -
One nights lodging with full country breakfast, a cozy dinner at the Inn before the show, roundtrip concert shuttle and of course two concert tickets with premier seating. Call 603-447-2120 to order your getaway package. Click for details. * prices do not include applicable tax

Jesse Dee
May 27

When you hear a name like Jess Dee it conjures up a slick guy with a big vinyl coolection and a spoft spot for soul music. Well that is just what you are gonna get! Jesse Dee’s influences read like a Who’s Who of classic soul music. Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Al Green and many others. But Jesse Dee is not just a student of the classics. He also loves the new wave of rootsy artists -James Hunter, Amos Lee and John Legend, among them. Jesse adds stunning vocal expressiveness and a unique ability to inject and dissect emotions along with his Boston Based band. He delivers it all with a warmth that comes from analog recording and from cutting a lot of his songs live in the studio. Jesse’s love of soul is honest to the core. He and his band will blow the roof off!!!A Perfect night to ring in summer!

Welcome to our Barn Burner Music Series
Come enjoy Jesse Dee
DATE: Sunday, May 27, 2012
SHOWTIME: 8:00 p.m. –Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

DINNER: No dinner will be served, but pizza will be available
COVER CHARGE: $15.00 pp plus $1 handling fee
Capacity is limited in the Quisisana Barn, so order your tickets ahead.
If you wanna seat, come early! Sorry due to limited admission… no SMAC passes, gift certificates of any kind may be applied to this show.

GETAWAY PACKAGE: TBA

Béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio
May 28 (Monday):

So every once in awhile I feel like we get a show that everyone deserves but we are lucky enough to snag. This is one of those shows. Superstar Banjo player Béla Fleck has been coming to SMAC in some form or another since we opened. Be it with the Flecktones or with a project that is near and dear to his heart. Well this is one of those projects. THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO, led by Roberts on piano, Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordan on bass, are keen torch-holders of the classic jazz tradition. The mix of these four,— Roberts, Fleck, Jordan, Marsalis—create a new way forward in jazz, deeply rooted in the form, while pulling from the extensive backgrounds and music journeys of all the members—creating stellar performances that are exuberant, fresh, soaring, bold, and, of course, eclectic. The Marcus Roberts Trio is known for its virtuosic style – a style that is strongly rhythmic, melodic, and filled with dynamic contrast. This trio has an entirely new approach to jazz trio performance. The group was founded in 1995, and 15 years later, they are known around the world for their signature trio style. Roberts’ vision of the jazz trio grew rapidly following the selection of drummer Jason Marsalis for the drum chair in 1994 (when Jason was just 17). Bassist Rodney Jordan is the most recent addition to the trio and his profound musical intelligence has already left its mark on the trio’s sound.So this is a show not be missed…whether you are a jazz fan or a Flecktone fan…..there is so much music here to enjoy for ANY music fan. C’mon out and see this special show. Listen to the music player on this website…”Maple Leaf Rag” is especially cool.

So you wanna see Béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio…

DATE: Monday, May 28, 2012
SHOWTIME: 8:00 p.m. — Lobby and bar opens at 5 p.m. and dinner seating begins at 6 p.m.

 

DINNER: Available by reservation before the show. (not included in ticket price). Click here for sample menu.
ADMISSION: $100.00 pp
(plus $4.00 handling fee for concert )

GETAWAY PACKAGE: $545* for two -
One nights lodging with full country breakfast, a cozy dinner at the Inn before the show, roundtrip concert shuttle and of course two concert tickets with premier seating. Call 603-447-2120 to order your getaway package. Click for details. * prices do not include applicable tax.

Venue Ticket Information and Directions

Do not use…GPS, Google, MapQuest, etc. to get here! Some of the old roads they send you on are NOT passable. Please use our directions, and you will get here easily.

UCP ” Up Close and Personal” …
means an artist that would usually play a much larger room, to many more people. We get to see them in a much more intimate setting… well, just up close and personal!!! Look for the indication of a more intimate performance…

Food and Beverage Service:
Stone Mountain Arts Center serves fine wines and imported beers. A casual dinner will be served before select shows.

To Order Tickets:
Secure online ticket purchase is available for each show anytime by clicking on the show desired OR you may call the box office at 1-207-935-7292.

Credit Card Policy:
Credit cards (Visa & MC) may only be used for advanced online ticket purchase. Credit cards will not be accepted at the Arts Center.

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Jake Armerding

Neo-folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Armerding will share the bill with Celtic Americana stringband Annalivia on Friday, May 25 at 8 PM at Jonathan’s Restaurant, located at 92 Bourne Lane in Ogonquit, ME. Tickets are $17– for more information please go to www.jonathansrestaurant.com/concerts.cfm, call 207-646-4777 or email info@jonathansrestaurant.com.

Jake Armerding and Annalivia both grew out of the potent Boston acoustic music scene, and Flynn Cohen of Annalivia and Armerding have known each other for years and have played a number of shows together. It was a natural pairing for these two acts to share the stage, and relevant to this year’s endeavors as Jake is producing Annalivia’s new album, set to be released in early summer.

On May 25 audiences can expect original songs rooted in bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic traditions as well as some energetic instrumentals, and some cross-pollination among these old friends for sure.

Jake Armerding grew up playing classical violin and listening to 80s pop radio. He is the author of five albums of original music, along with a short-form recording as a member of his alter-ego instrumental ensemble The Fretful Porcupine. After joining a farm CSA in 2009, he adopted the idea for his own projects, and launched Community Supported Art in late 2011. Over the course of 1500 performances since turning professional at the age of 12, he has shared the stage with Bela Fleck, Nickel Creek, Josh Ritter, David Wilcox, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. For more information visit www.jakearmerding.com

Annalivia

At the cutting edge of acoustic music, Annalivia is unique in that its members all have strong backgrounds in both traditional American and Celtic styles, and they contribute their own original material as well– instrumentals played on twin fiddles, guitar and mandolin, and songs written by lead singer Liz Simmons and guitarist Flynn Cohen. The members of Annalivia are virtuosic on their instruments and have long histories in traditional music, ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, English, Norwegian and Old Time. They are all seasoned musicians and have toured with many of the greats of the Celtic and Americana musical world, including Cathie Ryan, John Whelan, Aoife Clancy, Hanneke Cassel, Ruth Moody, and Adrienne Young. For more information visit www.annaliviamusic.com.

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The Devil Makes Three, Brothers of Brazil

Sat, May 12, 2012
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

$30 advance / $35 day of show

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Flogging Molly has never conformed to industry tastes; they’ve always been the outcasts who put their fans before commercial success, and they’ve always put their music before marketability. The rewards of such independence and integrity are undeniable on Speed of Darkness. You feel it from the first note to the last, the pathos and the passion, the sweeping and rollicking electricity of inspiration.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly has always defied categorization. The infectious originality of their songs is a badge of honor and key to the band’s creativity, their urgency. They infuse punk rock with Celtic instruments—violin, mandolin and the accordion—and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditional Irish music, the music of King’s youth. “We’re not a traditional band,” explains Dublin-born King. “We are influenced by traditional music and inspired by it, but without question we put our own twist on it.” Theirs is music of exile and rebellion, of struggle and history and protest. It’s music of a country torn down the middle; a deeply beautiful and wounded country that knows no quit, and Flogging Molly pays homage to that resolve in every note. Whether it’s a driving anthem like “Black Friday Rule” or the upbeat duet with Lucinda Williams, “Factory Girls”, the band’s only criteria for its music is simple and bone-deep: that it matter.

Flogging Molly

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The Devil Makes Three

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Brothers of Brazil

Aziz Ansari

Wed, May 16, 2012
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

$36.50, $31.50- Reserved Seating

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Aziz Ansari has quickly established his presence in the comedy world. He is currently starring in a popular television series, is developing a number of films and will soon debut his second hour-long standup special. The Hollywood Reporter said that he “has become one of the most prolific writers and performers on the comedy scene in recent years” and Rolling Stone recently placed him on the cover of their special comedy issue labeling him “the funniest man under 30.” In addition, Paste Magazine has named him one of the “Top 10 Comedians of the Decade.” Ansari also wrapped a much buzzed about gig as the host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

Ansari co-stars opposite of Amy Poehler in the Emmy nominated NBC series, “Parks and Recreation,” which is currently in it’s fourth season. The series received it’s first Emmy nomination in 2011 for “Outstanding Comedy Series.” Ansari’s portrayal of government employee ‘Tom Haverford,’ has earned him much critical praise including Entertainment Weekly naming him one of their “Breakout TV Stars,” TV Guide naming him a “Scene Stealer” and Yahoo! TV placing him in the number one spot on their list of “TV MVPS: The Most Valuable Performers of the Fall Season.” People Magazine recently named him 2011’s “Funniest Dude in Prime Time.”

Ansari is also keeping busy in the film world and was most recently seen starring in the action comedy 30 Minutes or Less opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride. He will next voice a character in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Mandate Pictures also picked up a comedy feature pitch by Ansari and Matt Hubbard, which he will star in alongside Danny McBride. Additionally, Ansari is developing three films for Judd Apatow and Universal with Director Jason Woliner. The collaboration with Apatow began on Universal’s Funny People, where Ansari created the popular character of ‘Raaaaaaaandy,’ who went on to become a viral hit on FunnyOrDie.com. Ansari also appears in Get Him to the Greek alongside Russell Brand, Jonah Hill and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as a co-worker of Hill’s character. He has had roles in the hit comedies I Love You, Man and Observe and Report.

In 2010, Ansari released an hour long standup special on Comedy Central titled, “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening.” The special and subsequent DVD/CD were both extremely successful and the album continues to be a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy best-seller list. Ansari has also become a regular on the late night circuit with recent memorable appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Ansari recently wrapped up a major multi-city standup tour called the “Dangerously Delicious Tour” and will soon release this as another hour long standup special. He began performing standup in 2001 while attending NYU and continues to perform at venues all over the world today. In 2005, Rolling Stone named him their choice for “Hot Standup” on their annual Hot List, and he was also awarded the Jury Award for Best Standup at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen in 2006.

Ansari first came to audiences attention on MTV’s hit sketch comedy series, “Human Giant.” The series is based around short films starring Ansari, along with Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer. Many of their sketches have become internet sensations and have popularized the trio with young people all across the US. Ansari also had a very memorable guest starring role on HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” in which he portrayed a racist fruit vendor and was seen in a multi-episode arc on “Scrubs.”

Whitechapel

Miss May I, After The Burial, The Plot in You, Last Chance to Reason

Thu, May 17, 2012
Doors: 5:30 pm / Show: 6:00 pm

$17.50 advance / $20 day of show

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As the death metal genre continues to explode, Knoxville’s Whitechapel stand bloody head and bruised shoulders above the pack. With a ruthlessly brutal aural assault built upon merciless blastbeats and spine-destroying breakdowns, their three guitarists deliver immense riffs and monstrous leads while vocalist Phil Bozeman vomits out lyrics that avoid clichés and give fans something to think about as they scream them back. Basically stated, this is as exhilarating as modern metal gets.

Formed in 2006, it did not take local metal fans long to realize that they had something very special going on in their midst. “We went from fifty of our friends coming to our shows to two hundred people coming out inside of six months,” guitarist Alex Wade states. “We’ve always held ourselves to a certain level of professionalism, we worked our asses off, and I think we definitely offered something that a lot of bands in the scene did not.”

Primed to take A New Era Of Corruption to hungry audiences around the globe, Whitechapel are continually proving themselves an indomitable force, and their fan base is primed to grow and grow as more people are exposed to their unique brand of sonic violence. Prepare to be corrupted.

Miss May I

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Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Miss May I claims a sound that is mature far beyond their years. With no members over the age of 19, they have been breaking out of the Dayton music scene with a sound that is unbelievably fast paced, heavy, and crushing, yet tastefully melodic and catchy. Currently writing for a full length debut with Rise Records, the band is gearing up for a 2009 release thats looking to propel them to the forefront of their genre.

After The Burial

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An uninhibited eight-stringed dual barrage of frenetic riffs and dynamic chord progression is exactly what the crushing new AFTER THE BURIAL delivers with pinpoint precision. The highly acclaimed new album, In Dreams, is quickly going to raise the bar for all others within the metal genre as this group effectively unleashes a frenzy of jaw-dropping dual guitar dynamics that is backed by a captivating energy and groove resulting in an overall unrelenting output of punishment. This Minnesota quintet is hell-bent on forging their own unique path within the extreme metal genre and In Dreams proves that they are well on their way to that very goal. In Dreams is going to redefine the genre and position AFTER THE BURIAL as the forerunners of the new extreme progressive movement.

The Plot in You

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What started as a side-project of former Before Their Eyes (Rise Records) guitarist/vocalist, Landon Tewers, quickly became his main focus.

After parting ways with BTE, a solid line-up for the band was formed and work on their debut EP was underway. “Wife Beater” (InVogue Records) was both heavy as well as haunting, where lyrically Tewers gives you a look inside the lives of people he has come into contact with over the years..

Last Chance to Reason

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Since 2005, Maine’s Last Chance to Reason has been an ever-evolving musical force with one goal: to make challenging progressive music that moves people. After 2 releases and countless diy tours, Last Chance to Reason has completed their most ambitious work to date, their Prosthetic Records debut “Level 2.” Teaming up with producer Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Human Abstract), the band set out to create a modern take on the classic progressive concept album. Drawing influence from 70′s prog of King Crimson and Yes, composers Steve Reich and Schoenberg as well as prog-metal masters Opeth, Dream Theater and Cynic, LCTR’s “Level 2″ takes the band in awe-inspiring new directions. Set in a Tron-like virtual world, the album’s concept revolves around the relationship between man and technology, our move to from physical reality to virtual spaces and what these changes mean to our lives and our art. The lyrics are expressed from the point of view of an artificial intelligence facing the violent reality of a videogame world. Not content to simply release the piece as a musical endeavor, LCTR has teamed up with acclaimed indie developer Tom Vine and pixel artist Francis Coulombe to create a fully interactive version of the album in which the story unfolds through LCTR’s thematic riffs, stirring vocal hooks and progressive virtuosity while the player blasts his way through viscous gameplay inspired by classics such as R-Type, Contra, and Super Metroid.

Venue Information:
State Theatre
609 Congress St
Portland, ME, 04101
http://www.statetheatreportland.com/

Buy tickets in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at www.statetheatreportland.com The State Theatre Box Office will be open one hour before doors on night of show.

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On this night Katie Daggett & Friends come together to present the music from Lucinda William’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road album in its entirety. Katie will be joined by some of the areas finest musicians including , Bob Colwell, Ginger Cote, Erik Glockler, and Roger Sampson. They all share a love for Lucinda’s music especially the Car Wheels album and look forward to covering it in front of a live audience. Katie’s originals will be featured on this night as well!

Don’t miss this fun night of music!

More about Katie:

Singer, songwriter and Maine Native Katie Daggett has been performing her unique blend of adult contemporary music in coffeehouses, clubs and restaurants throughout New England since 1981.

Katie earned an Associates of Arts Degree with a major in music studies from the University of Maine at Augusta.

In 1991 Katie’s music took a new and personal direction as she began to write and record her own material. Although deeply rooted in the folk music genre, her musical creations reflect the influences of other musical styles including country, blues and reggae.

Katie has released three albums. The first, “Big Picture” in 1995 with trio Chord On Blue. The second, “Sistermoon” in 1999 with duo Sistermoon and in 2004 and “Outside In” also with Sistermoon. Many of her songs have been chosen for compilation CD’s for the popular radio station WCLZ 98.9FM.

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Slates offers a full menu on these nights along with fine
desserts & drinks – from 5:30pm to 8pm -
or just come enjoy the music!
For reservations call (207) 622-9575
167 Water Street, Hallowell, ME.

At only 17 years of age Kathleen already has international experience having performed in Ireland, Scotland and the USA as well as various parts of Canada. Among her many accomplishments a couple of highlights are competing at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Co. Offaly 2008 and again in Co. Cavan, Ireland in 2010 and the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championships in Ottawa in both 2009 and 2010. It was also a distinct honour to appear in two concerts with Ashley MacIsaac in January 2010. Kathleen showcased at “Contact East” in Antigonish in September 2010. She released her second CD “Ceol Binn” (Irish for “Sweet Music”) in July 2010. This CD was nominated for an ECMA award as Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year. Kathleen also received two Music New Brunswick nominations for this CD; Roots Traditional Recording of the Year and Instrumental Recording of the Year. She was thrilled to have several showcases at the ECMAs as well as being selected to perform in the Music Awards Gala. Kathleen was thrilled to perform at Prince Edward Island’s Festival of Small Halls in June 2011. She also played various venues on the famed George St. in St. John’s, Newfoundland, then headed to Ireland to perform in concert at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Cavan in August 2011. When she returned from Ireland Kathleen headed stateside to perform in Massachusetts and Maine.

Kathleen was featured in Irish Music Magazine’s February 2012 issue. “This girl has talent, plenty of it, and her name deserves to be well known far beyond her New Brunswick home. With a full deep tone, her fiddle sounds mature and authoritative. She puts her own stamp on the music.” Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine

Although she identifies as an Irish/ Celtic fiddler, Kathleen also enjoys the Old Time, Appalachian, Cajun and French Canadian styles and as a member of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra can also toss some pretty cool classical pieces into the mix. She was recently awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal Conservatory of Music for highest ranking in the in the Atlantic region for music theory and practical performance in classical violin.

Besides her fiddle Kathleen plays piano, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle and has begun to incorporate vocals into the act. She is also an award winning Irish dancer and dabbles in Cape Breton step dancing. Kathleen is accompanied by pianist Carolyn Holyoke.

Skye Theater is located 3 miles West of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd and US RT. 2 in South Carthage. Ticket price is $15.00 at the door. For reservations at Skye Theatre call (207) 562-4445.

More information is available at: http://www.necelticarts.com
bio and photo link: http://www.kathleengorey-mcsorley.com/index.html
Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5NEmAS2nA

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The Casco Bay Tummlers, from Portland, Maine, have been performing klezmer music since 1988. They have released three recordings and were also featured performers on the LL Bean Holiday CD. In 1999 they created and performed the music for the world premiere of “Manifest” at Portland Stage Company.

The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a unique klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. Julie Goell has a rich background in theater and jazz that comes out both in her bass playing and in her vocal features. Nancy Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Hayes Porterfield keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation.

The band’s repertoire is versatile, ranging from original music to traditional dances and Yiddish theater and ghetto songs – all with original arrangements. In addition to playing for concerts the Tummlers also love to play for weddings, bar and batmitzvahs, school residencies and other celebrations. Nancy is a wonderful dance teacher who is great at getting everyone up and having a good time. The Tummlers also do frequent school residencies; performing music, teaching dances and songs, and talking about the music, the Yiddish language, immigration and the Holocaust.

In March of 2000 the Tummlers were in Germany where they performed to sold-out houses at the Hackesches Hof Theater in Berlin and at the ninth annual Festival of Jewish Culture in Chemnitz. In May and June of 2000 they traveled to Lithuania as the first klezmer band to perform at the Skamba, Skamba Kankliai folk festival in Vilnius. They toured Lithuania performing in Pakroijis, Linkuva, Kaunas and Druskininkai. In October of 2004, they completed a tour of Slovenia and Northern Italy. www.cascobaytummlers.com

University of Maine at Augusta
(Jewett Auditorium)
46 University Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330

Website
concertsatjewett.com/

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Our Debut Album ‘Anicient Open Allegory Oratorio’ Release Party at Space Gallery with special guest Pineries

Venue: Space Gallery
538 Congress St. Portland ME

Date: May 25th Friday.
Doors open at 8:00pm
$8 Cover
18+

Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or call them at1-800-838-3006 to order over the telephone. Or visit any Bull Moose locations for tickets.

Who is Post Provost?

Post Provost is a new musical exploration driven by the music and creative songwriting of Dave Gagne, Sam Franklin, Saeko Nishimura, James Walsh and more. As a sort of natural continuation of the eternal side-project Canada Goose, and born from the ashes of EastWave Radio, Dave and Co. have finished a full length LP over this last winter. Engineered and produced by Mike McInnis and mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering, it is scheduled for release in May 2012.

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Biography

Post Provost is a new musical exploration driven by the music and creative songwriting of Dave Gagne, Sam Franklin, James Walsh and more. As a sort of natural continuation of the eternal side-project Canada Goose, and born from the ashes of EastWave Radio, Dave and Co. have finished a full length LP over this last winter. Engineered and produced by Mike McInnis and mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering, it is scheduled for release in May 2012.

Instrumentation

David Gagne – Vocals, Guitar
Saeko Nishimura – Vocals, keys, Accordion
Sam Franklin – Vocals, Guitar
Johnny Venom – Bass, keys
Charles Foster Ellingwood – Bass, Trombone, ukulele
Andaroo Bruke – Banjo
Chris Sweet – Drums

Discography

Ancient Open Allegory Oratorio -May 2012
Full Line-Up on the LP includes:
Shawn Boissonneault – Drums
Tori Morrill- Percussion and Vocals
Michael MckInnis – Synth and Sampling
Mark Tipton – Trumpet
Ryan Zoidis – Saxophone and Clarinet
Dave Noise – Trombone
Cartwright Thompson – Pedal Steel
Mikhail VoncInnis – Tuba

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Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee play at Sounds Good! series

Show Supporters: Kennebec Technologies and At Home Veterinary Care

Friday, May 18, 7:30 pm

Maine’s premier Celtic folk duo, Castlebay, presents a concert of Celtic and New England traditional music.  Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee are Castlebay.  Their concerts feature poignant ballads sung in Lane’s ethereal soprano and Gosbee’s rich baritone interspersed with joyous dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. Castlebay treats the audience to a musical journey through time and across the Atlantic.   The show is sponsored by Kennebec Technologies and At Home Veterinary Care.  Johnson Hall’s corporate sponsor is The Bank of Maine.

Castlebay has been musically weaving together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands since 1987. Members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have loved and researched traditional music for most of their lives and blend history, legend and experience into their personable performance style.  ”What’s Castlebay all about? Seafaring, the darkness and lightness of the coast of Maine, the rhythm of the tides”, says Peter Spectre, marine author.  Both Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee are fine, expressive vocalists as well as talented instrumentalists, delivering songs with emotion, exuberance and both traditional and contemporary musical sensibilities.

“Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee shared more than their talent with our audience. They shared as well their keen sense for Maine humor and their love for the music they perform.” -The uNi Coffeehouse, Springfield, MA

Among their two dozen recording releases, Lane and Gosbee have written, recorded and produced two albums of completely original music- Song of the Sea and The Ballad of Cappy John.

Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall series.

$16 Adult; $13 JH Member; $6 Student (to age 22).  Call for tix: 582-7144.

Johnson Hall is available for rentals for shows, events, meetings. FMI (207) 582-7144

Diverse Arts Programs, Year-Round Professional Shows

Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall Series
Classical concert
Center Stage theatrical series
Lively Lunches in Johnson Hall Mini-Park—music and theater
Entertainment Stage in the Park at Greater Gardiner River Festival

For Children and Teens:

Teen Band Shows
Summer Shenanigans Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp
Winter Shenanigans Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp
Art in the Park at Greater Gardiner River Festival
Teen-Elementary School Shows (theater and art after-school)

Community Shows
Waterfront Talent Show at Greater Gardiner River Festival
“Omar Ricardo” cabaret shows
Open Book Players–Community Readers’ Theatre

Rentals for events, meetings, classes, rehearsals and more, year-round.

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New Board member and New Board Officers

Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center Elects New Board Member and Officers

Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center welcomes a new member elected to the Board of Directors at its recent Annual Meeting.  Dennis Carolin is Chief Financial Officer of The Bank of Maine. He has had diverse experience, including auditing for the Big 8 companies, real estate development, international trade, reinsurance,…
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Challenging Theater?

If you like to be challenged by theater, as well as entertained, try Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement on Saturday, Nov. 19.  Jimmy dramatically takes you through his childhood in Ohio, the death of his older brother in World War I, and the beginnings of the labor movement, which he observes as a reporter.  Reservations are slow…
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Live Performance Magic

We like to bring you variety, depth of experience, and entertainment. Let us know what shows you’d like to see and hear. We are always looking for ideas.  It’s fun to fill Johnson Hall with music or theater-lovers. They enjoy the shows, but also enjoy the company of their neighbors, friends and even strangers (who don’t stay that way very…
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The Other Bones is an Electro Soul/Rock trio from Portland, ME.

I got a CD from this band in the mail and I must say that I was at first skeptical as they are a self-described “Electro Soul/Rock trio from Portland, ME”

Not really my cup of tea. But as with anything I get from artists, I sat down to give it a spin. The CD was not playable so I was tempted just to let it go and forget I ever heard about these guys. After all, a non-working CD is a great excuse. Couldn’t do that though so I went to their Facebook page, web page and looked them up.

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In the process I came across some of their songs on youtube. So I played a couple and I easily determined why it was so easy for magazines like, and including, The Phoenix to give them a great review. This is a young and spirited group of musicians. The drive of the band keeps your attention and the vocals and musical arrangements simply add to their presence, style and commitment to the art of music.

I really liked this band and have no problems suggesting that you would do. If they are in your area, drop by and take a listen. You just may well agree with me.

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Read more: http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/137990-rattle-them-bones/#ixzz1tpcfR1H7

More from their website……

The Other Bones is a rough-and-tumble gang of three residents of Portland, Maine who got together in 2011 to create a rock band. Whether or not they have succeeded remains to be seen, but their cavalier use of electronic, soul, hip-hop, and rock elements suggests that if they fail, it will not be from lack of influences (which include but are not limited to Ella Fitzgerald, J. Dilla, and Supergrass).

The Bones are: Andrew Mead, who plays the guitar and the iPad while crafting and executing loops on the MPC; Loretta Allen, who sings in a soulful manner while occasionally playing the synthesizer, and Eric Bruce, who plays the guitar while being a boss.

For booking and inquires please contact the band at theotherbones@gmail.com.

Website
http://theotherbones.com

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About Slainte

Slainte Wine Bar & Lounge is located a half block from Monument Square in downtown Portland, Maine. Open since 2005, Slainte has become well known for it’s live music scene and for the city’s longest running Open Mic Comedy Night.

Owner/Operator, Ian Farnsworth, works tirelessly to make sure his patrons have a good time by switching up the wine list, the beers on tap and serving food until 12:30 am.
Slainte, nominated for a couple years now as Best Folk Venue in the Portland Phoenix “Best of” Awards, features live music and entertainment almost every night. Monday night is Trivia Night, which was nominated as best trivia night in Portland for the 2011 Best of Awards by the Portland Phoenix. Every Wednesday is Open Mic and every Thursday is Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Brian Brinegar.

Available for private parties.
Open 7 days a week.

Slainte Wine Bar & Lounge
24 Preble Street
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 828-0900
mail+to:+slaintewinebar@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/slaintewinebar

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A Night Out for All Ages with Mike Miclon

He has brought his high energy antics to some of the finest venues in the U.S. and beyond including The Kennedy Center, The WhiteHouse, The Keller Theater in Germany, and the FestaAmericana in Italy. He calls Maine home and for many years owned and ran the delightful Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield, ME where he nurtured many of the state’s most creative talents (including two of our favorites – Audiobody’s Tardy Brothers).  On this night Mike Miclon will bring his hilarious, inventive and deeply original physical comedy to our stage – expect a bit of Chaplin and Marx, juggling, sight gags, wacky characterizations and just maybe some of the funniest material you’ve seen on stage in a while.  This promises to be a fun night for all ages – come alone, grab a neighbor, bring the family, pick-up the grandparents along the way and come to this show.  Special advance purchase tickets on sale now – $5 for under age 18, $12 for adults.  Tickets are $15 for all ages on the day of the performance.

R&B with Francine Reed
Saturday, May 19 at 8 PM

Known to many as Lyle Lovett’s duet and back-up singer with his Large Band, Chicago-born Francine Reed brings the stage alive with gospel, jazz, blues and R&B. She’s appeared on stage with Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, and The Crusaders among others and has collaborated with Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and Delbert McClinton.  She’s a musical experience not to be missed.  She comes to the Opera House tonight thanks to the urging of her band of Maine-based musicians.  Special purchase advance tickets $15, day of show tickets $20.  Call for yours today.

Portland String Quartet Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 PM

Each spring and fall we welcome the return of some of our favorite musicians, the members of the Portland String Quartet.  While they haven’t yet told us what their program will be, we are confident that it will be another memorable performance. Advance tickets $15, day of concert tickets $20.

Adults Only! Okay, kids always get the deals, and we have already deeply discounted the ticket price for young people to attend our May 11th performance with Mike Miclon.  Youth tickets are $5 in advance and adult tickets are $12 in advance.  Buy why should the kids have all the fun?  Take a chance, come to this show.  In return for your leap of faith, or leap towards fun, we offer our members and email subscribers a special discount.

ADULT TICKETS FOR THE MIKE MICLON SHOW will be $6 each, no limit, for anyone who stops by the box office or calls us and mentions this special.  It expires soon, so don’t wait.

Box Office open Tuesday-Friday from 10-4.  Phone in your tickets order to 207-633-5159.

Offer Expires: Friday, May 4 at 4 pm

Phone Numbers:
Administrative Office 207-633-6855
Box Office 207-633-5159

Box Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
10 am to 4 pm

Mailing Address:
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
PO Box 800
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

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The Who’s 1969 rock opera Tommy, brings to life the story of a boy named Tommy who is traumatized into catatonia by witnessing his father commit murder.  Rock classics such as “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me” bring us along as we follow Tommy out of his catatonic state and into superstardom as an international pinball superstar, and face to face with his young self in the end.

May11th- May 27th, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2:30pm

The Cast

Tommy…………………………Brian McAloon
Mrs. Walker……………………Melissa Libby
Captain Walker……………….Schuyler White
Cousin Kevin………………….Chris Foulke
Sally Simpson…………………Eileen Hanley
Uncle Ernie……………………Joe Swenson
Young Tommy………………..William Pearson
The Acid Queen……………..Celeste Green
Ensemble……………………..Caitlin Allen, Joelle Clingerman, SeanColby, Carson Lynch, Lauren McShane, Noah Paradis, Alex Pratt, Brandon Pullen, Logan Rausch, Bryan Robicheau, John U. Robinson, Gabrielle Roche, Sean Senior, Ashleigh St. Pierre and Jamie Swenson.

The Production Staff

Director:  Michael Donovan
Assistant Director:  Mark Barrasso
Music Director:  Rebekkah Willey
Choreographers:  Michael Donovan and Logan Rausch
Producer:  Tracy Armitage
Stage Manager:  Joanna Chantal

Ticketing Information

Call the Box Office at: (207) 799-7337
or email your request toinfo@portlandplayers.org

Show Times are:

Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM and
Sundays at 2:30PM

Ticket Prices

$20 Adults
$18 Seniors
$15 Students (with ID)

The Portland Players
420 Cottage Road
South Portland, ME 04106

*Please note, our Box Office Hours have changed for 2012.

Throughout the season, the Box Office is open Wednesday evenings with only a few exceptions. Box Office hours are expanded to support our shows when they are on stage.  The following is our schedule for the remainder of the 2011 – 2012 season:

Wednesday evenings, 5:30PM to 7:30PM all season long.

(excluding the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.)

The Box Office is open Monday through Friday evenings the week a show opens through the week the show closes, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

To see the dates of the show runs, please click here.

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The Veayo Twins Win MAMM SLAMM

May, 2012 (Portland, ME) – Sometimes it only takes two to rock, think The Black Keys or The White Stripes.  On April 28th, The Veayo Twins, a local duo with sweet vocal harmonies and keyboard, guitar and drum skills, WON the 2012 MAMM SLAM – Maine’s High School Rock Off, at Asylum. This dynamic duo beat out 11 other bands for $1000 in cash, recording time, gigs, studio tours and TV and radio appearances. Katherine Veayo also won Best Alternate Instrument: Keyboard!

“Winning MAMM SLAM helped boost my confidence and has made my passion for music blossom,” states Katherine Veayo.  “It’s made me more confident about myself, my music and my artistic ability…and makes me more determined than ever to follow my dream of being a well known musician,” adds Kristen Veayo.

The Veayo Twins’ easy listening acoustic set heavily emphasizes original melodies that revolve around relationships, life experiences, and overcoming obstacles. The sisters and their music are in a national documentary film called “Bullied To Silence,” which premiered on April 16th at The Boston International Film Festival. Gigs includes the Jonas Brothers softball challenge in New Britain Stadium, New York City’s historic Webster Hall, Patriots Place at Gillette Stadium, and Boston’s Hard Rock Café. Kristen & Katherine have opened for Nashville’s Grammy award winning country rock band, Emerson Drive. They have been featured on CBS TV, Fox TV, 92Moose, WKIT, and WTOS radio shows.

For more, go to theveayotwins.com

“Katherine and Kristen have been working very hard for a number of years and it definitely shows.  It was a very close competition this year, and the girls’ hard work really paid off,” says Jeff Shaw, executive director and founder of MAMM.

Individual Awards
Best Guitarist: Kyle Richardson, Saint Monday
Best Bassist: Antonio Macomber, The Stolen Mural
Best Drummer: Drew Harmon, The Stolen Mural
Best Singer: Nate Harvey, Beware of Pedestrians
Best Alternate Instrument: Keyboard: Katherine Veayo, The Veayo Twins

The MAMM SLAM is generously supported by MaineToday Media, Coffee By Design, AO Guitars, Maine Magazine, WCYY, WBLM, Crooked Cove and The State Theatre. For more information about the event, call 207-899-3433 or email info@maineacademyofmodernmusic.org.

Upcoming Veayo Twins Gigs:

May 11, 2012, 7:00 PM
Maranacook Middle School
Readfield, ME
8th Grade Graduation & Celebration

May 12, 2012, 11:30 AM
Biker’s Against Bullying at Big Moose Harley-Davidson
Portland, ME
More information to follow http://www.ridinsteel.com/

Jun 1, 2012, 7:00 PM
Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St
Hallowell, ME
We open a great evening of music including The Band Apollo!

Check out more on Facebook: MAMMrocks,Myspace: maineacademyofmodernmusic and Twitter: @mammrocks.

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