Yas Yas, Hokum, Blues grass, Ragtime, Americannabis, Country, Folk, Old Time, Freight Train, Moonshine, Dooley Tucker. Never has ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE written an article on Slimpickins and Banjo Sean calling them a, “HIGH-OCTANE, FRESH NEW DUO as GOODLOOKING as a couple of well stacked, but slightly aged sandwiches.” Taking the stage at the NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL would be of less interest to […]

Summertime-For the summer edition of Palaver’s Beehive Chamber Series, we bring our audience on a musical journey, with selections capturing styles and influences from across the globe. From Jessie Montgomery’s Voodoo Dolls influenced by West African drumming patterns, and Reena Esmail’s Ragamala rooted in the Hindustani musical tradition, to a set of new fiddle tunes […]

A comedy scene in Denmark, darn straight! Portland and Boston aren’t the only ones laughing. Lakeside Laugh Labs is a series featuring some of New England’s best up and coming comedians. Comics include Maine’s own and Jake Jacobson, Portland and Boston’s finest. Connor McGrath Comedy has performed comedy throughout North America since 2011. He was […]

Songs From Here is a new initiative put together by Maine-based musicians intended to cultivate and celebrate locally written and performed poetry and song. Classical soprano Sarah Tuttle and pianist Bridget Convey will take us on the journey (Songs From Here Bios.) SCROLL DOWN TO ORDER TICKETS. Our initial project is a series of performances featuring […]

Winnie the Pooh performance is RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 18 at 7pm Musical Theater Camp will perform Winnie The Pooh, an adaptation written by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann based on the books of author A. Milne. Winnie The Pooh is about honesty, friendships, and kind-heartedness, which goes a long way these days. The adventures and exploits of […]

Dominique Dodge is a harper and singer from New Hampshire’s White Mountains who maintains strong ties with Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Her new album, “Cànan nan Teud” (The Language of the Strings) features archivally-sourced Gaelic songs from Cape Breton and explores the relationship between Puirt-à-Beul (mouth music) and traditional dance music. Recorded in […]

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue is a typical program for the Portland Brass Quintet including quintet staples by JS Bach, Victor Ewald and Morley Calvert, recent compositions by Kevin McKee and John Stevens, and familiar jazz standards. The Portland Brass Quintet is regularly heard throughout southern and central Maine.  You’ve heard this quintet […]

Our wonderful Labor Day weekend show with Bruce Marshall whose music career spans 6 decades! Know equally well for his riveting band shows with the Bruce Marshall Group, The Nor’easters and his soulful, heartfelt solo performances. Bruce is also half of the Montgomery and Marshall acoustic duo with bluesman James Montgomery. A tireless performer armed […]

The Smith-Mark Viola/Cello Duo will perform a recital of musical gems from the timeless essence of Bach to the impassioned tango. A suite of short pieces by Ukranian composer Reinhold Gliere will act as a centerpiece of the program honoring the bravery of all those who have fought to protect their homes and families. The […]