Music

Banjo master Tony Trischka, whose students have included Bela Fleck, arrived with his band - Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, fiddler Alex Hargreaves, and bassist Jared Engel - for a concert at…

With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends…

The Waldo Theatre

Three different acts from Canada will grace The Waldo stage over the next few weeks with three glorious musical performances. On Thursday May 9, audiences can experience the superb musicianship…

Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is proud to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” the inaugural production for the 2024 season, opening June 5 at the Pickard Theatre on Bath…

Where it’s at

The creatively talented Thais (pronounced Thi-ese) Francis, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, came to the office a few weeks ago to talk about her new dance/yoga technique: the Soga Method. She…

Lincoln Festival Chorus

Sing the beautiful Franz Schubert “Mass in G major, D.167” with the Lincoln Festival Chorus this summer! Under the leadership of Artistic Director Linda Blanchard who is assisted by pianist and…

Boston-based Darlingside will take the stage at The Waldo for the first time on  May 1, with special guest Spencer…

On Wednesday, May 8 at 1 p.m. in Rockport’s Union Hall, 24 Central St., Bay Chamber presents Rasa String Quartet in the final concert of their annual Midday Music Series. The Quartet’s music…

The theater may have looked dark on the outside this week, but with a cast of over 40 actors in 75 different costumes, 22 volunteers, and 13 musicians, inside things have been buzzing in…

Gifted singer-songwriters Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tischler return to the Merry Barn on Thursday, May 2.…

The Waldo Theatre today announced audition dates for “Tanglin’ Hearts,” an original comedy with country songs which will be staged at The Waldo early this fall. Book and lyrics are by actress,…

Lincoln County Community Theater

Filled with spectacular costumes, music, and staging, “Beauty and the Beast” is beloved tale perfect for audiences of all ages! This year’s production is directed by Emily Sue Barker,…

Lincoln County Community Theater
“Be our guest! Be our guest!” Lincoln County Community Theater is excited to present Disney's “Beauty and The Beast,” live on stage for just one weekend, May 3-5. This Tony Award winner for…
Lara Tupper & Bobby Sweet

When they head out on the road to tour as a duo, vocalist Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet, on guitar and vocals, present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana…

Sheepscot Chorus
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to concerts featuring…
Waldo Theatre

Join The Dani Tribesmen and friends as we celebrate 4:20 together in rasta style on Saturday, April 20 at 4 p.m. at The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St. in Waldoboro. 

The modest beginnings of…

“To Kill A Mockingbird” -  (1962; 2 hours, 9 minutes) - Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the third film in a new film series – Screen Thoughts, hosted by writer and film…

Tony Trischka

Fans of bluegrass, in particular, welcome spring and the musical news that the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing two nationally acclaimed bluegrass-inspired bands to the stage in early…

Music at Merry Barn: Story and Song

Nick Prato brings his distinct, folk-infused sound to Music at Merry Barn: Story and Song on Saturday, April 13. Prato is an independent artist from Yarmouth, whose music features an authentic…

Trout Fishing in America will be performing live at The Waldo Saturday, April 13 at 4 p.m. for music lovers of all ages - so bring the kids! 

March is “Music In Our Schools” month and, to celebrate, the Wiscasset Schools’ performance ensembles gave a concert for students, staff and families at Wiscasset Elementary School on April 3…

Kathleen Edwards
The Waldo is excited to have Kathleen Edwards on stage for her only Maine appearance on Sunday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Jacob Jolliff

Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family. His dad started him on the mandolin at age 7 and required him to practice 10 minutes a day. After 6 months of practicing this minimal amount,…

The Waldo is very excited to have 10,000 Maniacs at The Waldo for the first time ever, in their only Maine performance…

DaPonte String Quartet welcomes oboist Amanda Hardy to five performances. Hardy is first oboe with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

The program: Amadeus Mozart’s “Oboe Quartet KV 370,”…
Where it’s at

I’ve got another shout out for the Boomers out there this week. Cast your memory back to your teen years at the beach with your friends. What do you hear? The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves,…

Saturday, April 6

It’s the annual Pan Fried Steel drum band show. A dozen steel drums and plenty of dance floor open for the night. All ages.  Advance tickets $10, from the box office: 207…

John McEuen

Friday, March 29 – Seth Warner Band: The best of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Saturday, March 30 – John McEuen and The Circle Band

The 2024 performance season at Boothbay Harbor’s…

The Waldo Theatre
Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet
Known as the “Lennon and McCartney of children’s music,” the musical performing duo Trout Fishing in America has garnered National Indie Awards,…

If gypsy jazz’s famed Django Reinhardt crossed paths with Western Swing King Bob Wills somewhere outside of Austin, Texas the result might be exactly the sound that the Lonestar State’s Hot Club…

The Waldo is excited to announce that for the first time ever in Maine, Andy Summers will be performing his live, solo multi-media show, “The Cracked…
Friday, March 8
 
GA-20: It’s a movement, a new traditional blues…

Maine’s premier Celtic folk duo Castlebay will perform a concert of traditional Irish music at Broad Bay Congregational Church at 941 Main St. in Waldoboro on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17,…

Merry Barn
Jud Caswell

Music at Merry Barn kicks off its 2024 season with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and CD release party.

Singer-songwriter Jud Caswell will perform at the barn on Saturday, March 9, with…

The Waldo Theater

The Waldo is honored to bring Ireland’s very own Celtic Tenors to The Waldo on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. where they will share stories and songs of Ireland. This concert is proudly sponsored in…

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra (MSO), conducted by Rohan Smith, continues its 34th concert season with a concert entitled “A New Artistic Mélange'' that will be performed at the Franco…

Looking for a belated Valentine's date? You’re in luck! On Thursday, Feb. 29 and Friday, March 1 Damariscotta's historic Lincoln Theater is bringing audiences the ultimate romantic ballet…

The Wiscasset Elementary School Fourth and Fifth Grade Chorus performed a Valentine’s Day concert for residents of St. Andrews Village and other guests in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, Feb. 14.…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Y Arts is coming to the Opera House with a community production of  “My Son Pinocchio” Friday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 at 2 and 5:30 p.m.

The cast of 42 actors is…

“American Fiction” -  (R; 1 hour, 57 minutes) - Cord Jefferson’s hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous…

Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations always bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul music that’s guaranteed to get the party started.

The band is all soul, a 100…

Salt Bay Chamberfest

Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC), a highly regarded and popular Maine chamber music festival held annually in Damariscotta, has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a $…

The Waldo Theatre is honored to bring Ireland’s very own Celtic Tenors to Waldoboro, on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. where…
Sean Fleming and Beth Preston are creating a new singing group for seniors called "Classic Harmony.” Many members of Hearts…
DaPonte String Quartet
The DaPonte String Quartet

The DaPonte String Quartet, Lydia Forbes, violin; Kirsten Monke, viola; Ferdinand Liva, violin; and Myles Jordan, cello; will present its first concert series of 2024 on Sunday, Feb. 4, 7, 8, 9…

Thursday, Aug. 29

A free 7 p.m. concert with the U.S. Navy’s country and bluegrass ensemble, Country Current,  formed in 1973. A family friendly fun-filled night’s entertainment. No…

Friday, June 7

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 1. Alison brings her banjo and quartet to the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. show, doors open at 7. Tickets: Advance $35 at…

The Waldo Theatre

The Curbside Queens, “Maine’s #1 Traveling Drag Show,” returns to The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro for one show only on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. with Glitter A-Go-Go, an evening of letting go of…

Friday, June 14

The Celtic juggernaut returns! Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30. Tickets on sale Feb. 1. Advance tickets $35 at the…