A crowd-thrilling trio from the hills of Colorado, the Stillhouse Junkies share the charmed chemistry that elevates both musician and audience alike. On Friday, Aug. 9, the band travels to Maine to perform at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

Since forming in 2017, the Durango bred band have offered up a hypnotic and high-energy form of roots music anchored in the free-flowing interplay among the three lifelong musicians (Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, Matt Thomas on upright bass, Alissa Wolf on fiddle). They’ve gained critical attention in the bluegrass world in recent years including winning the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band of the Year award in 2021. Their music is genre-blurring and inventive, bringing everything from blues to classical to Texas swing into the mix . When matched with their nuanced songcraft and soul-stirring harmonies, the result is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that immediately transports the listener.

Founded not long after Kosak moved to Durango from his native New England, the Stillhouse Junkies got their start playing a weekly residency at a local distillery and quickly drew a dedicated following on the strength of their unforgettable live show. Although all three members had established careers in other fields, they soon devoted themselves full-time to the band and delivered their debut album in 2018 and embarked on their first national tour the following year.

With their fourth album due out in 2025, the band has achieved touring triumphs including major festivals MerleFest and Grey Fox. Whether they’re performing at house concerts or playing to crowds of thousands, the band balances the dizzying intricacy of their musicality with plenty of freewheeling improvisation. And at the heart of their musical connection is an easy camaraderie made even more powerful by the intimacy of their lineup.

Advance discounted tickets - $20 - purchase directly from the box office at 86 Townsend Ave. or by calling 207-633-5159. The box office is open Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online tickets are $25 - the only authorized online tickets are available at boothbayoperahouse.com. The Opera House reminds all ticket buyers to be aware of the multiple online ticket scams and to only purchase tickets directly from the Opera House website. Doors for seating open at 7 p.m, the music starts at 7:30 p.m.