Five things not to miss this weekend

Fri, 02/19/2016 - 12:00pm

    This weekend has full plate of music for every taste. You like holler folk? Psychobilly? Steel drums? Down home blues? Midcoast’s got it...as well as a new Maine movie that has got everyone talking.

    Rock City’s Luau

    Saturday, Feb. 20 — Rockland

    In their final fundraising push for a new roaster, Rock City Café is transforming their coffee shop into a tropical paradise for a night. Expect live music from Steelin' Thunder, delicious food cooked by guest chef Max Miller of The Landings, tropical cocktails (with tiny umbrellas!) and grass skirts. February seems confused this year, let's confuse it further. Bring a Hawaiian shirt and wear shorts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., suggested donation of $10, just like last time. Eat, drink and dance!

    Murder Weapon at the Myrt

    Saturday, Feb. 20 — Rockland

    These homegrown Thomaston musicians are back with their unique blend of punk/rockabilly/psychobilly at The Myrtle Street Tavern. The show starts at 9 p.m. Click to hear them on Reverbnation.

    Free Range Music series at Waterfall Arts

    Saturday, Feb. 20  Belfast

    Edith & Bennett (Edith Gawler and Bennett Konesni) are musicians and worksong scholars who together play music rooted in old-time fiddle, banjo, Swedish dance tunes, and farmer's ballads and hollers. Sugarbush (whom we profile in our forthcoming spring issue of The Wave) are a rollicking soulful trio of musical mamas from Waldo County, bringing a variety of genres into their unique Americana Folk mix. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance/$10 at the door. (Kids 12 and under are half price; under five are free.) Click to buy tickets.

    The Old Blues Kats at Hatchet Mountain Publick House

    Saturday, Feb. 20 Hope

    The Old Blues Kats return to Hope’s only Irish pub for an evening of booze, blues and BBQ. Seating is limited so act quickly to secure your table. The show starts at 8 p.m. Suggested donation is $10/person.

    Killer Road Trip: Tumbledown, the Maine movie

    Friday, Feb 19 through Sunday, Feb 21  Portland

    This a comedic love story set in a small town in Maine is getting some serious buzz lately. In this movie by Portland filmmakers Sean Mewshaw and Desi Van Til, pop-culture scholar Andrew (Jason Sudeikis) comes to Maine to interview Hannah (Rebecca Hall), the protective widow of an acclaimed singer. When the unlikely pair strike a deal to co-write a biography, Andrew finds himself clashing with a cast of locals, including Hannah’s hunky suitor (Joe Manganiello) and her loving, but defensive parents (Blythe Danner, Richard Masur). When Hannah and Andrew's stormy partnership blossoms into an unexpected connection, they face the possibility that the next chapter in their lives may involve each other. Click for show times.


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com