UNION — Veteran Maine rock n’ rollers Rustic Overtones will team up with Spose, one of the most buzzed about hip-hop artists to come out of Maine Friday, April 18, at the Thompson Community Center in Union. Tickets to either of these shows would be substantially more, but this anticipated show is only going to be $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

That’s a complete gift to Mainers right there, and the reason it’s so cheap is because this is a musical celebration and fundraiser to honor the memory of 14-year-old Laken Harrington, a local boy who died unexpectedly on August 21, 2013.

Concert promoter Disc Frisk is bringing both of these ridiculously talented acts up to the Midcoast for one night. Here’s all you need to know.

Rustic Overtones is a seven-piece band hailing from Portland, ME where they have been pioneers in the New England scene for the past 20 years. Famous for putting on powerhouse live performances, their distinctive blend of rock, soul and funk has earned them unanimous critical acclaim and a legion of loyal supporters. The band has won numerous awards including 2013 New England Music Award Best Live Act/New England, 2012 New England Music Award Best Band/Maine, 2012 Portland Phoenix Best Male Vocal, 2010 Portland Phoenix Album of the Year, 2010 Portland Phoenix Best Live Act, 2010 Portland Phoenix Best Male Vocal, 2010 Portland Phoenix Album of the Decade, and 2009 Portland Phoenix Best Live Act.

Spose is a 27-year-old producer and emcee from Wells, Maine who was named Maine's "Best Hip-Hop Act" for both 2008 and 2009 at the WePushButtons Awards. He was also named "Best Hip-hop Act" in the Portland Phoenix's 2010 Best Music Poll. In 2009, he released a mix-tape with fellow emcee Cam Groves entitled "We Smoked It All." A track off that mix-tape, produced by Spose himself, "I'm Awesome," received regional radio play in New England and led to his first major label recording contract with Universal Republic Records. The single was released in March, 2009 nationally and would eventually go gold after selling over 500,000 digital copies in just a few months. Spose has performed with international acts such as Drake, J. Cole, B.o.B., Wiz Khalifa, Ke$ha, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Mike Posner, and Kardinal Offishal.

This all-ages event will take place on April 18, 2014 at Thompson Community Center in Union, ME, to raise funds for students who would like to play sports but cannot afford the associated expenses. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. The doors open 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. and goes to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are going fast!

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com