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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* Sligo RoadSligo Road

Time: 7:30 pm

Traditional Irish pub band, featuring songs of romance, rebellion and conviviality.
* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

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* The Potato PickersThe Potato Pickers

Time: 7:00 pm

Playing original folk, country, and salty songs written by Jeff Aumuller, as well as traditional bluegrass, country and fiddle tunes.
* Teg GlendonTeg Glendon

Time: 9:00 pm

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* Steve Austin with Big FancySteve Austin with Big Fancy

Time: 6:00 pm

Steve and Randi Austin return to the Blue stage with their usual set of great old timey tunes and a new name, Big Fancy.
* OKBARI with belly dancersOKBARI with belly dancers

Time: 8:00 pm

Okbari presents music from the richly varied contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East including Ottoman Turkish Classical compositions, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs, Arabic classical and folk music, and dance music from the Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas.
* The Evan King GroupThe Evan King Group

Time: 10:00 pm

Soul, jazz...remixed. You're going to love it!

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Abram TaylorAbram Taylor

Time: 6:00 pm

* Domino JazzDomino Jazz

Time: 8:00 pm

DOMINO offers a timeless blend of Jazz and Bossa Nova standards, creating a lush & stylish mood. Domino Jazz is Sam Chandler (Piano), Peter Eberhart (Upright Bass), Jacob Forbes (Drums), and Angela Millington (Vocals)
* Jason Anick Gypsy Jazz ProjectJason Anick Gypsy Jazz Project

Time: 10:00 pm

25-year-old Jason Anick is a Boston-based performer, composer, and educator, who is rapidly making a name for himself in the world of jazz violin and mandolin. In 2007 he won top honors for improvisation in the ATSA Alternative Styles competition and performed with the Robin Nolan Trio at the Montreal Jazz Festival. In 2008, while still a senior at the prestigious Hartt Conservatory, Jason began touring both nationally and internationally with Grammy award-winning Nashville guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson. He went on to record on Jorgenson's latest CD "One Stolen Night", which was named one of the top 10 albums of 2010 by the LA Times and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. 2011 marks the release of Jason's debut solo album "Sleepless", which was cited by jazzmando.com as "...a must have for any jazz violin/mandolin fans". Jason's performances have taken him all over the world to China, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands as well as renowned venues such as The Montreal Jazz Festival, Scullers Jazz Club, Yoshis Jazz Club, The Iridium, NPR's Mountain Stage, and The Ark. Jason is also a sought-after teacher and clinician and has taught jazz violin and mandolin at Christian Howes' Creative Strings Workshop, Fiddle Hell, Django in June, DjangoFest Northwest, and numerous K-12 string programs throughout the United States. He also regularly contributes columns on learning Gypsy Jazz to Fiddler Magazine. Well versed in many styles, Jason is a top call in the Boston music scene and has recorded and shared the stage with artists such as Nat Reeves, Andreas Oberg, Stochelo Rosenberg, David Grisman, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage, Christian Howes, Matt Glaser, Frank Vignola, Robin Nolan, Gonzalo Bergara, Girls Guns and Glory, Bronze Radio Return, and The Pixies' Frank Black.

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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* Nicole Rabata & Jr. StevensNicole Rabata & Jr. Stevens

Time: 7:30 pm

NICOLE RABATA spent several years near the West Coast of Ireland, where she performed and taught Irish traditional music on the wooden flute. She has appeared on main stages with the award-winning Irish group Devana at international festivals such as the Hebridean Celtic Festival on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland (opening for Capercaille); the Festival Interceltique du L’Orient in Brittany, France; the WOMAD Festival in Reading, U.K.; the Temple Bar Trad Fest in Dublin and the African Celtic Experience Festival in Wales. She has performed at the Hammersmith Irish Center in London and has been aired on French National Television, NPR Radio and BBC Glasgow. Currently Nicole performs throughout the Northeast with The Milliners, Naia and the World Flute Trio, and teaches a variety of workshops and lessons. Nicole released her debut recording 'Armorica' in 2010, featuring traditional Irish, Breton, Scandinavian and French Canadian music in addition to her own original compositions. She plays on a Patrick Olwell African Blackwood Pratten-style flute and a Gilles Lehart six-keyed flute. Since first picking up the squeezebox in 1997, CHRISTIAN "JUNIOR" STEVENS has become a fixture in the Irish Traditional Music scene in America. Performing on Button Accordion and Anglo Concertina, he has honed his craft at the feet of some of the finest musicians at home and abroad, as an active promoter of traditional music, a highly sought after dance musician, an experienced teacher, and as a natural performer, gracing stages across the country with some of the genre's most talented artists. He combines a deep respect for the raw energy inherent in centuries old traditions, with a constantly evolving appreciation for modern musical sensibilities of all shapes and sizes. He regularly performs with Maine based ensembles The Press Gang, The Milliners, and Sylvain's Acadian Aces.
* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

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* The Barn SwallowsThe Barn Swallows

Time: 7:00 pm

Kate Driver, Jake Henry, and Rebecca Minnick play a repertoire of traditional & original songs with deep roots in bluegrass music and old-time harmony.
* BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONBLUEGRASS JAM SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

The Barn Swallows lead us into a good ol' fashioned Bluegrass jam session...so bring yer instruments, grab a drink and play some tunes. Or just come down for a drink and good tunes.

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* Rob McMahonRob McMahon

Time: 6:00 pm

Rob McMahon is a singer/songwriter from New York who specializes in telling archetypal stories designed to speak to the soul.
* Rocky & the PressersRocky & the Pressers

Time: 8:00 pm

Rocky and The Pressers are a contemporary reggae band based in The Bronx, New York. The pressers refresh the traditional genre tropes with lush vocal harmonies and flares of American folk, jazz and soul music.
* The BurnersThe Burners

Time: 10:00 pm

The Burners offer "a patented brand of Gypsy Americana played with fire and sweat." Virtuosic rhythms on acoustic guitar, mandolin and upright bass are complimented by cafe accordion, hot violin and harmonized vocals. Captivating lyrics, burning tempos, and diverse instrumentation define the bands music. The crisp sonority of each song invokes yips, hollers and devilish dancing from audiences everywhere. The Burners hight-spirited, indie folk sound offers a flavorful stew of fiery, passionate and foot-stomping music.

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Sarah FardSarah Fard

Time: 8:00 pm

Sarah Fard is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire in Music Education and jazz guitar. Her involvement in jazz combos, big bands, classical guitar ensembles, and musical theater orchestra pits has shaped her interpretation of the jazz standards she performs
* WurliBird JazzWurliBird Jazz

Time: 10:00 pm

WurliBird Jazz features Tom Whitehead on Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Bob Hamilton on guitar, Hayes Porterfield on drums and special guest, Zach Lange on trumpet. The sound of this group harkens back to the great organ trios of the 50’s and 60’s in which the keyboard player covers the role of the bass. Not only is this fun to watch, it also creates a very economical, sparse sound that swings hard with a funky edge. They cover a wide range of material; moving easily from classic compositions by Wes Montgomery, Wayne Shorter, Thelonius Monk and Django Reinhart to more contemporary sounds, pop standards and original compositions.

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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* NØÍRNØÍR

Time: 7:30 pm

Mark Oien - Fiddle & Hardanger Mark is originally from the Midwest, where he was surrounded by his father's Norwegian-American culture. He first heard the Hardanger fiddle played at festivals in the region and was soon asked to perform at the historic Hjemkomst Center that houses the famous Viking ship of the same name. After moving to Massachusetts, he became immersed in his mother's Irish-American heritage. He began to hone his skills at sessions hosted by Tommy Peoples, Bill Black, and other well-known figures in Irish music. Through the years, Mark has refined his style by utilizing the long bow strokes and agile fingerwork of the Boston-Galway and New York-Sligo musicians. He has performed at numerous festivals throughout New England including the ICONS Festival and at the Blackstone River Valley Irish Festival with piper Jerry O'Sullivan. He can often be found hosting sessions and performing in Southeastern Mass. and Cape Cod. On the Hardanger fiddle, most of Mark’s repertoire is from the Telemark region of Norway (despite his Valdres roots!). He attributes most of his tunes and style to Loretta Kelley and Toby Weinberg. Mark is an active member of both the Boston Spelemannslag and the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America. Torrin Ryan - Uilleann Pipes After seeing Lúnasa piper Cillian Vallely in action at the age of twelve, Torrin picked up a set of uilleann pipes and has been piping ever since. He has competed in several Mid-Atlantic Fleadhs in NY where he’s won first place on both whistle and pipes. In Ireland, he has competed at the All-Ireland Fleadh held in Tullamore and has attended the Scoil Éigse music school. At home, Torrin has attended the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Boston Music School, is a regular at the Northeast Uilleann Pipers Tionól, and is a member of the Boston Piper’s Club. He has been influenced by many styles of piping as well as many pipers and likes to incorporate both tight and open piping into his playing. He favors both the ‘tasteful’ piping of Liam O’Flynn and Seamus Ennis as well as the ‘traveler style’ or ‘open’ piping of Paddy Keenan and the Doran brothers. Currently a member of the band Carraroe, he has performed at the ICONS Festival, Blackstone River Theatre Celtic Festival, the Cotuit Center for the Performing Arts, and at the Blackstone River Theatre with longtime Providence-based Celtic group Pendragon. Stuart Peak - Guitar & Bouzouki An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Stuart is a highly sought-after session leader, performer, and teacher of Irish music. He has performed all over the US, Canada, and Ireland. Performing over 300 gigs a year, Stuart is considered one of the South Shore's premiere Irish musicians and has appeared in many media publications, radio, and television.
* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

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* Evening with Rebel DarlingEvening with Rebel Darling

Time: 7:00 pm

Ryan Fitzsimmons, M.R. Poulpopoulos, and Badger & Bean will start out the evening with three seperate sets and then Fitzsimmons and Poulpopoulos will be joined later in the evening by Laurence Scudder on Fiddle (Rebel Darling)

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* In the Round with ShannaIn the Round with Shanna

Time: 6:00 pm

Shanna Underwood hosts her monthly In the Rounds every third Friday of the month at 6PM. This month she invited Matt Shipman and Rob Sylvain to join her.
* Acheson GownAcheson Gown

Time: 8:00 pm

"It's kind of on the blues, jazz side, acoustic guitar driven," they call their music "acoustic tonic" - Tom Acheson Brown (guitar), Elissa Margolin (guitar/vocals) and a bass player.
* There Is No SinThere Is No Sin

Time: 10:00 pm

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Marc Chillemi QuartetMarc Chillemi Quartet

Time: 6:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE
* Sean Mencher &His Rhythm KingsSean Mencher &His Rhythm Kings

Time: 8:00 pm

Honestly, I don't believe that Sean Mencher needs a long introduction as every true rockabilly fans should know him either from his work with High Noon, his productions (The Two Timin' Three, The Gin Palace Jesters, Jessie Lee Miller, Croonin' Kurt...) or his appearances as guest guitarist (Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Dig Wayne...). This fine guitar player also finds time to lead his own band, The Sean Mencher Combo. by Fred "Virgil" Turgis
* Chris Klaxton JazzChris Klaxton Jazz

Time: 10:00 pm

Welcome jazz trumpeter, Chris Klaxton, to Portland!

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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* FrameFrame

Time: 7:30 pm

FRAME came about because Ken and Bonnie had been playing together in the group, Classical Tangent for several years, slipping in shows as a duo here and there. They have performed together in California, Washington State, Oregon and Massachusetts. Ken Bewick has been a member of the of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years, is an active performer and teacher and has been playing Celtic and folk fiddle for the last 10 years. Ken Bewick is a guitarist, recording artist, and songwriter based in Santa Cruz, California, writing, playing and performing for more than 25 years. Frame is joined by John Carew on guitar and Laurel Martin on fiddle
* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

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* Darlin' CoreyDarlin' Corey

Time: 7:30 pm

The most recent and exciting new project for Matt and Erica as they combine forces as a duo and play an array of instruments and repertoire with delightful blend of vocal harmonies. Accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitars they put their unique spin on an Americana mix of bluegrass, old time, folk and original songs. Given both of their musical backgrounds and experience, the possibilities are always fun and exciting.
* Samuel James & Dana GrossSamuel James & Dana Gross

Time: 9:00 pm

SAMUEL JAMES is part Bill Withers, part Tom Waits, part James Brown, part Leo Kottke, and part P.T. Barnum. A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you'll swear he's reinventing it. Then he'll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you'll almost forget he's a musician. http://therealsamueljames.com/ DANA GROSS: Drawing on the wealth of music stored in the hills of Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, and based out of Portland, Maine, D. Gross creates lyrical songs rich in earth imagery, heart, and struggle. Performing since the tender age of 12, Dana has refined his intention and ability, entertaining crowds from Maine to The Carolinas, and most places in between. Bringing the roots to life, and creating new shoots, D. Gross crafts modern music for the ages... http://dgrossmusic.com/

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* James Day LeavittJames Day Leavitt

Time: 6:00 pm

James Day Leavitt is a writer, musician and occasional painter. He was born and raised in Maine. He spent most of his 20's in Oakland, California, where he played bass in Three Years Down and Witticus, two East Bay punk bands. He also collaborated with Anne Feinsod during the 90's, singing and playing guitar at various venues throughout the Bay Area.
* Brad ByrdBrad Byrd

Time: 8:00 pm

“Byrd’s gruff, becalmed voice, which is equal parts Michael Stipe and Eddie Vedder, resulting in a sound that often recalls early R.E.M. The Ever Changing Picture demonstrates that Brad Byrd is talented.” (4 stars) – All Music Guide “#1 downloaded singer/songwriter” - ArtistDirect.com”
* Gunther BrownGunther Brown

Time: 10:00 pm

The Portland Press Herald listed Gunther Brown as one of the ‘ten bands to watch’ . In doing so, Bob Keyes said … “Gunther Brown’s music is earthy, eloquent and entirely honest. The band from Portland reminds one of early Jayhawks, with maybe a touch of Wilco. It’s Americana music, with roots that spread to folk, rock and old-time country.” “This is a new band with chops to watch.” says The Portland Phoenix. Since forming in the summer of 2008, Gunther Brown has established itself as a band on the rise. The Portland Press Herald says, “Dubuc’s rough and raspy vocals are terrific … “. With an EP (Eustis Ridge) released in April 2009, Gunther Brown plays original music that ranges from “downright singer/songwritery” (The Phoenix) to “hand-clapping, countrified rock” (Press Herald). From Portland, Maine, Gunther Brown plays music that is solidly Americana and borrows from folk, rock and old time country. The band’s hooks are infectious; poppy enough to get you singing along with enough soul to make it worth another listen.

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Hattie Simon TrioHattie Simon Trio

Time: 6:00 pm

Jazz vocalist/pianist Hattie Simon brings a pristine and contemporary approach to enduring jazz standards, modern and original jazz compositions and music of alternative artists. Her influences include jazz greats Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby McFerrin and Abbey Lincoln and finds inspiration in contemporary artists Gretchen Parlato, Kurt Elling, Esperanza Spalding, Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum. Hattie was recently named a 2013 National YoungArts Foundation Honorable Mention Award Winner for Jazz Voice. Hattie is joined by Nick Thompson-Brown on bass and Eli Cohen on drums. Hattie’s debut EP 'La Vie En Jazz' (2011) is available on iTunes, Amazon and cdbaby.com
* Hardy Brothers TrioHardy Brothers Trio

Time: 8:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE
* Hardy Brothers Jazz JamHardy Brothers Jazz Jam

Time: 10:00 pm

Participants for the jam session will have to sign up for 10 minute slots to play with the house rhythm section. Rhythm section players are welcome even though there will be a house section. The signup process is first come first serve. The horn line up is limited to three participants in any given configuration. Participants should bring lead sheets for tunes they want to play. No amps will be provided for keyboard or guitar, when in doubt bring your own. No original music please. The session is from 10pm to 12am on the 4th Saturday of each month.

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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* Jack DevereauxJack Devereaux

Time: 7:30 pm

Born into an artistic family in Western North Carolina, Jack Devereux was drawn to music at a young age. Inspired by the Old Time fiddling, singing and guitar playing of his grandfather, Arthur Jenkins, and summer time visits to his father’s family in Ireland, Jack immersed himself deeply in the musical traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and the British Isles. Beginning with the fiddle, later adding the uilleann pipes and guitar, Jack quickly established himself as one of the premier young players on the traditional music scene. He has appeared on stage with such luminaries as Liz Carroll, Bruce Molsky, Darol Anger, Tommy Peoples, and the band Altan. Jack can be heard on the latest recording by Irish guitar virtuoso John Doyle, Shadow and Light, alongside master players Stuart Duncan, Tim O’Brien and others. Jack is a recent graduate of The Berklee College of Music, where he was the recipient of the Fletcher Bright Scholarship for Strings. At Berklee, Jack had the opportunity to study with players such as John McGann, Darol Anger, Matt Glaser and Jamey Haddad. Also while at Berklee, Jack has worked closely with Matt Glaser as the student work-study for the American Roots Music Department, helping to develop curriculum for this newly instituted program.
* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

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* Joyce AndersonJoyce Anderson

Time: 7:00 pm

Joyce Andersen is a veteran musician who has enjoyed a varied 20 year career as side-gal, session player, singer-songwriter, and band leader. She lived and toured out of Boston, Nashville, and NYC before returning to her native New England in 2000. Her 5th solo CD, Swerve (Oct. 2011), marks the invention of her innovative new "violin troubadour" sound which reflects her passion for a variety of styles (old-time, rock, americana, pop, swing) her strengths as an improviser, and her new found interest in using technology (loops, effects etc.) to harness new sonic landscapes and launch into extended psychedelic jams.
* Lay-Z-GaitLay-Z-Gait

Time: 9:00 pm

Lay-Z-Gait is an acoustic Western Swing band from Portland, Maine. They wrangle up everything from Bob Wills and Dan Hicks to Hank Snow and Wynonie Harris. “We like to get people dancing and have a good time”, says lead singer and rhythm guitarist, Tom Whitehead.

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* New English Band (NEB)New English Band (NEB)

Time: 6:00 pm

From outside Boston, we are musicians (sort of from New England) collaborating on rock and jazz-influenced pop, bringing harmony vocals together with improvisational overlay driven by jazz-roots-groove.
* Conor MulroyConor Mulroy

Time: 8:00 pm

His music that has been classified as bluegrass and singer/songwriter as well as in genres like metal and avant-garde. He is constantly pushing his own boundaries as a composer and performer. Indeed Conor Mulroy wants his music to take his listeners on an adventure but he wants to be along for the ride too!
* Cumberland CrossingCumberland Crossing

Time: 10:00 pm

Classic and Contemporary Bluegrass!!!! Erica Kingston (bass), Skip King (banjo), Bill Holden (dobro), Ronnie Gallant (guitar and mandolin)

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