Two fiddlers from widely respected bands (Brittany Haas of Crooked Still, and Lauren Rioux from Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings) are joining forces. As a duo, the women bring their extensive knowledge of Appalachian music and experience of being at the forefront of the contemporary string band scene, as well as the strength and depth [...]
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OUT OF THE BLUE CONTEST!
Like this on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OutOfTheBlueContest EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT (starting March 6th) 15-20 musicians (local and touring) have 2 songs or 10 minutes to perform original music in front of an audience of peers and one unknown guest judge. Once everyone has had a chance to perform, there will be a short break and the guest [...]
READ MORE »JAZZ AT THE BLUE featuring The Jesse Feinberg Quartet | Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 10PM
Jesse Feinberg, an accomplished jazz pianist and accompanist for various choral, theater, and dance groups, is serving as the Oratorio Chorale’s accompanist. Jesse also plays in Mark Tipton’s Quartet. Tipton was schedule to perform his Tip o’ the Hat Series, but is unable to make it and has asked his pianist to fill in. Should [...]
READ MORE »Sean Mencher & His Rhythm Kings | Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 8PM
Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings play classic 1950′s style Rockabilly music. The band is based out of Portland, Maine http://www.jumpingfrom6to6.com/itvmencher.htm
READ MORE »Matt Meyer & the Gumption Junction | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 10PM
Join Portland’s Handsomest Band™ as they play their inimitable blend of old time mountain music, new roots, and sea shanties. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Meyer-and-the-Gumption-Junction/140085522688090
READ MORE »Eric French & Mr. Hyde | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 8PM
“unapologetic rock n’ bluz bombast set off by an introspective acoustic streak” Living and performing in Providence and Boston for years after attending Berklee College of Music, Eric developed his rock and folk personas while simultaneously working as a guitarist for other artists. The son of a blues guitar player, tools and support were present from [...]
READ MORE »SORCHA | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 6PM
Sorcha’s voice packs a luscious punch. Weilding acoustic guitar and clawhammer banjo alongside “sultry and jazzy” vocals, she “unveils a suite of musical styles that shows a wide-ranging songwriting ability…witty verses with smart rhymes” (Sam Pfeifle, Portland Pheonix). http://www.sorchastudio.com/
READ MORE »Groove Ruckus | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 10PM
Groove Ruckus is a refreshing twist off of the jazz funk fusion genre. With all the musicians coming from very different musical backgrounds, everybody adds their own flavor to the sound. All the students are students of jazz music, but we all like to drop the textbook and jam out! If the music of Soulive, [...]
READ MORE »The Days Weight | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 8PM
Folk meets Rock with a bit of ‘Gansett http://thedaysweight.com/view/splash_one/
READ MORE »The Barn Swallows | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 6PM
Kate Driver, Jake Henry, and Rebecca Minnick play a repertoire of traditional & original songs with deep roots in bluegrass music and old-time harmony. http://thebarnswallows.bandcamp.com/
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