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Lauren Rioux & Britnay Haas | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | 8PM

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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 of seasoned performers. Their music is steeped in groove, emotion-filled and harmonically progressive. The joy they share on stage as they weave and dance through duets on their instruments and vocals is palpable among audiences.http://laurenandbrittanymusic.com/home.cfm

Coming Up:

Wednesday February 29 – Jesse Smith & Ryan McGiver – Ticketed show!

Wednesday March 7 – Owen and Elly Marshall – awww!

Wednesday March 14 – Boghat

Wednesday March 21 – TBD

Wednesday March 28 – Tamora Goltz & David Stimson

Wednesday May 2^nd – The Forge – Maeve Gilchrist, Nicole Rabata, Cara Frankowicz & Anna Cotillion http://www.theforgemusic.com/

OUT OF THE BLUE CONTEST!

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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 judge will determine 3 finalists. The 3 finalists will perform one more song and then our guest judge will pick a winner.

THE RULES:

There is a $3 entry fee per performer. 15-20 perfomers a night. Each performance must be limited to three players per act. No effects…set-up needs to minimal, do to time. No drum kits – only scaled down or hand-held percussion allowed. Performers must check in for their slot, half an hour before their scheduled playing time. Because “playing ability” is a judging criteria, for obvious reasonsm CD Accompaniment Tracks are not allowed. Also, due to the size of the room and the amount of people performing, the one purchase minimum applies to each performer.

Performers are judged based 5 categories:

Songwriting

Vocal performance

Playing ability

Stage presence

Audience response

Weekly contest winner will receive:

A. MONEY – each contestant will pay a $3 entry fee – winner takes all!

B. A chance to perform in the semi-finalists’ show and possibly perform in the YEARLY FINALISTS SHOW

SIGN UP:

EMAIL us at outoftheblue@portcityblue.com

Please confirm your spot via email the day of the show.

If you CAN NOT make you scheduled slot, please let us know as soon as you can.

This open mic format has been taking place at the Lizard Lounge for quite some time and we are very excited to bring it to Portland, ME!

JAZZ AT THE BLUE featuring The Jesse Feinberg Quartet | Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 10PM

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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 be a great night of jazz!

Sean Mencher & His Rhythm Kings | Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 8PM

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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

Matt Meyer & the Gumption Junction | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 10PM

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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

Eric French & Mr. Hyde | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 8PM

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“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 a young age. As a cancer survivor, so was the inspiration, resolve, and patience necessary to bring his work to bear. http://www.ericfrench.com/

SORCHA | Friday, February 17, 2012 | 6PM

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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/

Groove Ruckus | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 10PM

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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, The Slip, and The Bad Plus were put into a bender, this would be the result. http://www.myspace.com/grooveruckus

The Days Weight | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 8PM

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Folk meets Rock with a bit of ‘Gansett http://thedaysweight.com/view/splash_one/

The Barn Swallows | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 6PM

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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/