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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).
By The Who’s Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff Directed by Michael Donovan 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.
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!
Upcoming Shows to be presented by: Franco American Heritage Center, Lewiston/Auburn, Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and The Maine Music Society
You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Chery’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. If they think she is great, then you owe it to yourself to learn more if you aren’t familiar with her.
Maine’s premier Celtic folk duo, Castlebay, presents a concert of Celtic and New England traditional music on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 pm at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. 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.
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!
Crafting delicately arranged folk-pop that drips with bittersweet melodies, soaring harmonies, and an awful lot of passion, The Olympic Symphonium have been sharing their quiet world with us since 2005. They are and always have been a collaborative effort between three multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and friends: Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak, and Graeme Walker.
Schedule: Mon Apr 30… Chris Beard $10, Mon May 7 Smokin’ Joe Kubek w/ Bnois King $15, Mon May 14… Studebaker John $10, Mon May 21 … Albert Castiglia $10, Mon May 28… Harper $15, Special Show Tues May 1 Charlie Musselwhite $35
THE MANTRA MOVEMENT The Open Sky Fund presents a very unique Mother’s Day event. It is based upon the original song “Mantra” by Van Lawton and is a sound and movement journey through the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. 10 Girls have been chosen to participate and receive silk dancing veils and djembe’s of their own for this workshop. Please help us provide this creative opportunity today! Any donation is appreciated! $10, $25, $50, $100 or more!
Constanten was adopted as the seventh member of the Grateful Dead during the recording of the band’s second album, Anthem Of the Sun (Warner Brothers, 1968). The pianist was a child prodigy who wrote orchestral pieces as a teenager while growing up in Las Vegas. In the summer of 1961, TC met Dead bassist Phil Lesh at Berkeley, where each professed a love for classical music. The two became roommates and enrolled in a graduate-level course taught by Berio at Mills College in Oakland.
April Verch, doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it. The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer has a passion for performing and her goal is to touch the lives of those who are listening at any given moment. “The world is this amazing puzzle that we can’t fully understand and music is the joy that pulls it all together and helps us make sense of it,” says Verch, with a dynamic excitement and confidence that makes you believe her in a heartbeat. Tickets $15
Your Reason for supporting The State Theatre through May 11th: Bob Weir, Kathleen Edwards, Hannah Georgas, M. Ward, Lee Ranaldo Band, Foxy Shazam, Dean Ford, Santigold, Rye Rye Band and more!
High school bands Beware of Pedestrians, Saint Monday, The Stolen Mural, The Twisted Truth, The Veayo Twins and False Consensus will battle for the prize of $1000 in cash, recording time, gigs, studio tours and TV and radio appearances.
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Maine’s Office of Securities Issues Advisory to Warn Consumers about “Crowdfunding” Investments
Sam Whitman Band, w/ Megan Murphy, and The Golden Prize at Johnson Hall 5/19/12
Work by Cony High School Art Students on view at in Augusta Until July 7, 2012
Disc Golf Event to Benefit Issinryu Karate Academy in Randolph on May 20, 2012
REMINDER: Artists invited to an Art Critique with Abbott Meader at The Harlow on May 20, 2012
Maine Historical Society News for the Week of May 16, 2012
Natural Inclination Show at Monkee Tree to Benefit Natural Resources Council
Francine Reed on May 19th, Portland String Quartet on 22nd at Boothbay Opera House