Music

DaPonte String Quartet. (Photo courtesy DaPonte String Quartet)

The DaPonte String Quartet and pianist Christopher O’Riley will perform piano quintets by Schumann and Korngold, in Camden and Waldoboro during June 2025.

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Join Darshan Music, a harmonious multi-instrument duo from Belfast, in a rousing and soulful evening of call-and-response singing, June 12.

Most songs are simple Sanskrit phrases with…

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Falu Shah makes her Bay Chamber debut on Friday, May 23, at 7 p.m. Shah is a GRAMMY Award winner who has collaborated with musicians as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma, John…

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Singer-songwriter Falu Shah presents “Falu’s Bazaar” on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. Her performance will introduce children to the wonders of South Asian music,…

Summer 2024 Concert. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School)

Bay Chamber's 2025 Summer Season features 28 concerts over 18 days.

The Summer Concert Series, beginning July 31, features eight concerts by internationally…

A Joyful Concert Celebrating and Supporting OUT Maine
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ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) will return to the stage with Sing OUT! - a vibrant and uplifting concert celebrating community, harmony, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ pride. The…

'let our book cart become a little piece of Thomaston’s creative spirit'
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THOMASTON — The Thomaston Public Library is calling on the creativity of the community to help give one of its book carts a brand-new name. The library is inviting patrons of…

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CAMDEN — The three-day schedule for this year’s Jazz in June festival is set, filling downtown Camden with live jazz over Father’s Day weekend.

Friday, June 13

The…

Adam Ezra. (Photo by Dirk Prußak)

ROCKPORT — "Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the rhythm of giving!" said Children's House Montessori, in a news release.

Children’s…

featuring former members of 'The Band' and 'Levon Helm Band'
The Weight Band. (Photo by Michael Bram)

ROCKLAND — The Weight Band, featuring former members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band,…

open rehearsal free to watch, Sunday, May 25
Sophia Grassi, violin, Mozart Mentors Orchestra. (Photo by Marti Stone)

Down East Singers, Mozart Mentors Orchestra and four professional soloists will present Antonìn Dvořák's Requiem, Op. 89, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at 4 p.m., at Watts Hall, 174 Main Street…

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Darshan Music - Live Kirtan will be held Thursday, June 12, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at 295 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport.

Join Darshan Music, a harmonious multi-instrument duo…

Kray Van Kirk. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

Kray Van Kirk will perform Folk, Americana story songs, Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m., at Camden Public Library.

A fine finger-style guitarist with a…

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The Andrew Duhon Trio. Opera House. May 23. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill, BBH OH

New Orleans native and Grammy-nominated Andrew Duhon has been busy racking up rave reviews over the past decade. On Friday, May 23 he makes a rare appearance in Maine, performing just one show…

(Photo courtesy Penobscot Bay Ringers)

Penobscot Bay Ringers, Midcoast Maine's community handbell choir, will present a spring concert weekend on Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m., in Waldoboro, and on Sunday, June 1, at 4 p.m., in Camden.…

Jo Anne Parker with Midcoast Community Band. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Community Band)

CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Band, led by Jo Anne Parker, invites the public to celebrate spring at the first concert of their 2025 season. The concert will be held Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m.,…

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MORRILL — The next MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance Party will be Sunday, May 18, at the Morrill Community Center (old Honesty Grange 83),…

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ROCKPORT — Darshan Music - Modern Mantras and Kirtan, will be held Thursday, May 8, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at 295 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport.

Join Darshan Music, a…

John and Rachel Nicholas. (Photo courtesy John and Rachel Nicholas)

ROCKPORT — On Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m., The Good Trouble Project will host its Spring fundraising concert to benefit Out Maine. The featured performer will be Jud Caswell and be hosted by local…

Kenya Hall. (Photo courtesy Underground Lounge)

BELFAST — Portland-based Kenya Hall and her trio bring a night of soul, funk, and unfiltered energy to Belfast’s Underground Lounge. This…

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ROCKPORT — Mother's Day evening, May 11, at 6 p.m., the Hyssong family will be in concert at West Rockport Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken.

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CAMDEN — Adam Swanson will provide a piano concert Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m., in Hammer Hall. The music historian is the only four-…

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BELFAST and CAMDEN — The Penobscot Bay Orchestra, now in its 4th season, presents 

Neil Pearlman and Giovanni Kiyingi. (Image courtesy Bagaduce Music)

BLUE HILL and BROOKS — Bagaduce Music will present two special concerts to unite accomplished and innovative traditional musicians. Ugandan folk singer, songwriter…

Lime City. (Rockland Historical Society photo)

ROCKLAND — Maine-based artist collective and string quartet Halcyon will present Lime City, a silent film accompanied by…

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ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School (CHRHS) Jazz Ensemble wrapped up a successful festival season with a standout performance at the prestigious UNH Clark…

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CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, presents critically acclaimed organist Christopher Houlihan in concert Sunday, May 4…

Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra. (Photo courtesy Watts Hall Community Arts)

THOMASTON — Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and step into spring with Swing Dance Night, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Watts Hall Community Arts. Located at 174…

Discover the potential of sound as a therapeutic force. Courtesy of the Waldo Theatre

Sonic Alchemy: Gongs and Didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo Theatre Sunday, April 27 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.  Join instrument maker and sound worker, Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound worker…

Alex Bigney and his sons, who will accompany some of the music selections. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Library)

ROCKLAND — Celtic harpist Alex Bigney will present a concert in the Reading Room of the Rockland Public Library on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m., as Kirkmount.…

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UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center announces Americana music double-header with Darlin’ Corey and Sara Trunzo’s band on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7 p.m., at…

Louisa Stancioff. (Photo courtesy The Underground Lounge)

BELFAST Louisa Stancioff is set to perform with her band at The Underground Lounge in Belfast on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Fans…

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ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Boogie for the Babes, a lively night of music and dancing in support of the Y’s Child…

Maine songwriter Travis Cyr accompanied by Laura Bagley
40 Thieves. (Photo courtesy Luc Daigle)

CAMDEN — Camden Opera House’s occasional series The Blue Café returns for a midweek evening performance by 40 Thieves, Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., in the venue’s intimate…

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SEARSMONT — The opening concert of Searsmont Town Library's free Live Outside the Library concert series will be by rising songwriter Reese Fulmer on Friday, April 11, at…

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The Minetti Quartet brings its classical music to Bay Chamber, Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

"The internationally acclaimed Vienna-based quartet was founded in…

talented teenage musicians and singers from Vermont and Maine
L -R front: Isolde, Emmett, Kate; middle: Lux, Ben, Anna, Aven, Isabelle, Sophia, Beacan, Eli; back: Eleanor, Zoe, Bjorn, Ari, Henry, Beck, Fiona, Mae, Griffin, Mila, Winslow. (Photo by Christina Kennedy)

BELFAST — A joyous evening of music with Springtide and the…

"Becoming Led Zeppelin" opening April 4 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film -  A mother is forced to reinvent…

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ROCKLAND — Jump into the spring season at the Friends of Rockland Public Library spring book and bake sale, Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Library’s…

from traditional bluegrass to unlikely pop covers
Jacob Jolliff Band. (Photo courtesy Camden Opera House)

CAMDEN — The Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., will present contemporary mandolinists Jacob Jolliff and his band on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed singer…

The Whomps. (Photo courtesy Underground Lounge)

BELFAST — Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m., Belfast’s Underground Lounge will present funky New England-formed fusion rock band The Womps.

Matt Andersen. (Photo by Robert Georgeff)

ROCKLAND — Award winning Canadian blues singer and guitarist Matt Andersen returns to the Strand Theatre stage Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Toronto-…

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SEARSMONT — Searsmont Town Library's concert series 'Live Outside the Library' has a full schedule for 2025 beginning in April and running through September.

Maritime Month Coffeehouse Concert
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CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library carries on its Maritime Month tradition this April by once again featuring a month-long exhibit from the Penobscot Marine Museum and hosting…

an evening full of dancing and singalongs
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THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts is hosting a Country Dance Night on Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m., featuring live music from Country Roads, Southern Maine’s award-…

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ROCKLAND — Mexican mariachi singer, musician and dancer Veronica Robles and her band will perform traditional mariachi songs as well as music from other Latin…

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CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, presents award-winning pianist Petronel Malan in concert Sunday, April 6, at 4 p.m…

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BELFAST — On Friday, April 4, let your shoes fly at the First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance. The intergenerational program begins at 6 p.m., when the All Comers Band warms up and…

Lonesome Ace String Band. Opera House. April 11. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue, with permission

The Lonesome Ace String Band bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once…