Performances

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Rural Electric

This established Waldo County band plays all original music; melodic, contemporary, thoughtful folk rock. The lyrics are influenced by their surroundings and daily lives. The band includes Alan Gibson, Andrew Carpenter, Eric Sanders and Bob New.

Scot Canon - Mime
A wonderful, energetic mix of mime, music, storytelling, songs and audience participation. Scot performs part of the show in white face. Family fun for all ages.The program ends with a mime lesson.

Music
Scot performs his own acoustic versions of Jazz & pop standards. He also sings from his collection of mildly sarcastic & moving, original songs.

George Lirakis
He has been performing in Maine for over thirty years. He was introduced to music of the sea as a deck hand on the Schooner Nathanial Bowditch and has played his songs from Sugarloaf to Deer Isle.

Blue Hill Brass: "Brilliant Brass Entertainment"
This well-known midcoast of talented, seasoned musicians has a tradition of great music performances that are exciting and FUN!

Katahdin Valley Boys Traditional Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass Band of the Year 2009
This Bluegrass group's showmanship and hard-driving, traditional sound bring a fresh approach to Bluegrass music.The band members are Wayne Burtt, Jeff Fogler, Steve Bixby, Ken Brooks and Kip Yattaw. They each share smooth solos and harmonious vocals.

Three Button Deluxe
"Gotta jump? This band delivers. Swing your thing? We givin' chicks the shrivers.Wanna roll? You better clear the floor. Need to rock? We'll knock you out the door.You don't need no tie or tux! Get ready for Three Button Deluxe!" The band is one part guitar slinger, one part fender bass man & one part rhythm king, combine with a common love for the jumpin' & jivin' sounds of the 40's & 50's, then stir in zoot suits and vintage instruments.That's how you make the Three Button Deluxe daddy-o!

The David Dodson Trio
David Dodson, a well-known songwriter, singer, plays acoustic guitar and is known for his unusual original songs that are funny and profound, often at the same time, covering diverse topics like old friends, gasoline, time, money, love and doughnuts. He will be joined by Dan Bennett playing a five string electric bass and John Geyser on drums.

Tango
Kristen Burkholder, vocalist, and Martin Gottlieb, pianist, perform the great American Songbook of ballads, torch songs, swing numbers and an occasional showtune with their special upbeat energy and joy.

Spirited Folk
Spirited Folk performs traditional American folk songs in the Pete Seeger tradition. They get audiences singing and stomping!  People have described their performances as fun, interactive, and upbeat. Some inspiring originals, lively instrumentals, and impromptu humor may pop up in the unpredictable mix. Spirited Folk relies on strong vocal arrangements with harmonies, acoustic accompaniment (guitar, banjo, mandolin, bowed psaltery, and button accordion), and a good dose of well-known American folk songs to move audiences from contemplative reverie to foot-stomping sing out.

Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer Armstrong is a musical storyteller with songs and stories for all ages.  Her programs are interactive and weave together songs, tunes and
tales from the folk tradition and her own life experience. A wide variety of instruments enliven her shows including bagpipe, fiddle and banjo. 
This dynamic, engaging performer draws listeners into a heart satisfying, participatory community event.

Class Machine

Call them slow metal, call them low punk, call them what you will, The Class Machine marks the latest emergence of the rock power duo. With a philosophy that appoints the song king and a sound that hearkens back to the raw power of rock and roll's roots, Cody Tibbetts (drums/guitar) and Nathan Raleigh (bass/vocals)  have turned their love of heavy handed beats, scalding bass thrash and unminced words into surgically precise songs intended to move the listener, as on their debut CD “Uproot.” The best is to experience this two-man, three-piece LIVE, as they take great pleasure in demonstrating to an audience how it is done.

Gintare McCurdy

Gintarė – a singer, composer, pianist and poet – is one of Maine's best kept secrets!
Her first album “Earthless” featured the UK billboard hit “Guilty” and the song “Earthless” from box office hit "xXx.”. She writes and arranges all of her music and poetry. Gintare’s extraordinary voice and astonishing piano performance has led to her work with many prominent musicians. You’re invited to experience a rare glimpse at the shy and quiet star who will unleash a hurricane on stage to welcome in the New Year.

Jason, Owen & Josh

Ubiquitous Drummer Jason Dean (Full Contact Kitty) known for his original music, returns to NYBB joining up with Owen Cartwright and Josh Nagle to bring the experience of live electronic music & video installations to the NYBB audience. Let this mid-winter appetizer of Belmont’s Annual Bel-Tek Festival excite your taste for  Experimental, Electronic, Break Beat Dance Music & Visuals.

Free Seedlings
Is an energizing acoustic band playing a buoyant mix of bluegrass, old-time and original songs. This lively trio is composed of Bennett Konesni, guitar, fiddle and banjo; David Lewis, guitar and bass and  Jeff Lewis on mandolin.

Hawk Henries
A member of the Nipmuc Nation, he is a self taught flute maker of a variety of flutes. He is also a musician and storyteller. His music creates a peaceful, spiritual experience that reminds us of the gifts life and nature have to offer

Mister PC Trio
A newer ensemble, featuring the phenomenal talents and smooooth sounds of jazz musicians Phil Clement-guitar, David Lewis-upright bass, and Lincoln Blake-keys/sax. Their repertoire is wide and varied from ballads to bebop; swing to funky and latin to salsa. “They rock…I mean swing…I mean…they are Hot and Cool at the same time! Lots of great things are happening ‘round here…”.

Castlebay
Castlebay treats the audience to a musical journey through time and across the Atlantic. Poignant ballads and robust pub songs are interspersed with evocative airs and joyous dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. Pithy stories and ancient lore round out the duo’s personable performance style.