Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome Liam Purcell back to the stage! Fans may recall Liam Purcell’s captivating banjo performance in the Lincoln County Community Theater’s 2022 production of “Bright Star.” Now, the 22-year-old prodigy returns to Lincoln Theater leading his band, Cane Mill Road, with a performance that’s sure to resonate with both longtime bluegrass enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Known for their innovative blend of tradition and modernity, these rising stars of bluegrass promise a night of exceptional music Friday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Described by No Depression Journal as “the future of bluegrass,” Purcell has made a significant impact on the American music scene despite his young age. Growing up less than a mile away from the legendary guitarist Doc Watson, Purcell’s youth was steeped in Appalachian Old-Time and Bluegrass traditions. He began writing and performing from a young age, which led to the formation of Cane Mill Road during his teenage years, and just this past spring earned a String Performance degree from Berklee.

Cane Mill Road is made up of five top musicians in addition to Liam himself;  Ella Jordan on fiddle, Rob McCormac on guitar, Jacob Smith on bass, Zack Vickers on banjo, and Alex Naismith as Audio technician.The group quickly gained a reputation for their virtuosic performances, earning spots on the Billboard Top 10 Bluegrass charts and capturing the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band of the Year Award in 2019. Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road’s latest album, “Yellow Line,” showcases their deep connection to Appalachian music while pushing the boundaries of the genre. Purcell described the responsibility of carrying on a living tradition; “It was very important to me that I began this project the way I had learned from my heroes. Just us, telling stories in songs, building on the rich and diverse folk culture I had grown up in. However, I couldn’t simply leave it there. Everyone I’ve ever looked up to as an entertainer, Doc in particular, had never acknowledged boundaries between genre, style, origin, or influence. While I cared deeply about honoring the Appalachian Stringband music I loved, I also have my own songs inside, my own feelings to express, and my own innovations to contribute.”

This one night only concert offers a rare opportunity to witness the future of bluegrass in an intimate setting. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road’s performance at Lincoln Theater is not to be missed. Tickets for the concert are available in advance at $15 for general admission (Adults and LT members) and $5 for youth (18 and under) through the Lincoln Theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Tickets will also be available at the door, beginning at 7 p.m. (30 minutes before the 7:30 showtime) at $20 for adults, $18 for LT members, and $5 for youth (18 and under).

Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in the heart of downtown Damariscotta. More information is available online or by contacting the theater office at info@LincolnTheater.net or 563-3424.