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Arcadia Band will play at the Merry Barn on July 6. Courtesy of the venue

J. Scott Thompson plays the Merry Barn July 27. Courtesy of the venue

Arcadia Band will play at the Merry Barn on July 6. Courtesy of the venue

J. Scott Thompson plays the Merry Barn July 27. Courtesy of the venue

Join us for two wonderful musical performances this July! With our unique listening room vibe, songwriters and musicians find community, connection, and a place to explore their craft. Audiences of all ages experience the beauty and power of story and song in intimate performances.

Arcadia Band - Saturday, July 6 - 7 p.m. A folk/Americana band from greater Portland. Features Janice O’Rourke on vocals and guitar, Bill Holden on dobro and vocals, Colin Kolmar on percussion and vocals, Mark McDonough on bass, and Doug Kolmar on vocals, guitar, mandolin. They blend sweet vocal harmonies with bluegrass-flavored instrumental colors on their own original songs as well as creative covers.

J. Scott Thompson - Saturday, July 27 - 7 p.m. J. Scott Thompson is an audience favorite endearing himself to crowds nationwide with his warm, easy going personality, powerful voice, and fresh style of Americana songwriting. Pulling from his Southern roots, Thompson writes from the heart and speaks to the soul with songs influenced by his Dad’s record collection of James Brown, Sam Cooke, The Beatles, and Otis Redding. A prolific songwriter and captivating performer, Thompson combines a southerner’s knack for storytelling with a dose of southern charm making lifelong friends and loyal fans wherever he goes.

Tickets for all shows available now at merrybarn.com or at the door. Adults $20. Kids 12 & under $10. Contact stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com for more information.

The Merry Barn is at 417 River Road, Edgecomb.