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Colonial Theater, 163 High St., near Main St., 6:00-6:30pm. Maine balloon twisters Carroll & Ezekiel Chapman are a father & son team of balloon artists. Their audience participation stage balloon zoo show includs balloon magic tricks, balloon games & entertaining antics.. Kids & adults will have a great time.
Colonial Theater, 163 High St., near Main St. 6:45-7:30pm. Specializing in an “interactive” show of magic & illusions, geared to the young & young at heart, Carol Chapman will delight the whole audience; the smile & excitment he brings to younger faces will bring back memories & warm your heart…remember the birds & bunnies.
Colonial Theater, 163 High Street near Main Street, 9:00-9:45pm and 10:00-10:45pm.David Dodson writes great songs that run the gamut of American styles-folk, rock, blues, jazz and country. they cover a variety of topics & range from poignant to hilarious. He plays a mean guitar, tells a good story, sings like a bird & he’s got rhythm. Performing with David will be frequent partner Mike Nickerson on upright bass, they will be joined by friends John Kerr-banjo & vocals and Meg Nickerson-vocals.
First Church – Sanctuary, Church Street at Spring Street, 5:00-5:45pm and 6:00-6:45pm. Traditional & contemporary New England folk musicians.
Greg Boardman-vocals, cello, fiddle, guitar, is a Master Traditional Artist, teacher & performer in the New England fiddle tradition. Greg founded the Maine Fiddle Camp & teaches there as well as Lewiston Schools, Bates College & privately.
Jessie Boardman-vocals, fiddle, cello, plays for contra dances across New England & most enjoys playing music with others. Jessie teaches at the Maine Fiddle Camp, Sandy Island Suzuki Camp, workshops & privately.
Ellen Gawler-vocals, fiddle, violin, is a celebrated Maine fiddler & teacher, who has travelled extensively from a young age to study & perform. She has recorded with many groups.
The First Church UCC – Sanctuary, Church Street at Spring Street, 8:00-8:45pm and 10:00-10:45pm. John and Ellen Gawler, daughters, Molly, Edith & Elsie now includes Bennett Konesi & Tyler Yentes. They will bring you an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany their warm interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, wooden banjo, cello, guitar, ukulele and piano as well as a few surprises. Whether they are crooning a quietly poignant ballad or delivering a rollicking fiddle tune, their unique arrangements are especially engaging and often go along with antidotes of historical or humorous content. Although the Gawlers may be best known for their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French Canadian traditions their repertoire may include a gutsy Appalachian work song, a ‘Sweet Honey in the Rock’ a capella number, or an amusing ode to every day life. With the CD Golden Thread, to their credit, the Gawlers have earned a beloved place in the hearts of their audiences for their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship to the merriment of folks of all ages.
The First Church UCC – Sanctuary, Church Street at Spring Street, 7:00-7:45pm, 9:00-9:45pm and 11:00-11:45pm. The Blue Hill Brass have been entertaining audiences for over 25 years with their Brilliant Brass Entertainment that features music of the past 5 centuries. The performances by accomplished Maine musicians, Curt Brossmer & Allen Graffam on trumpets, Stephen Norris on trombone and Dr. Paul Greenstone on tuba are exciting, memorable and FUN!
UU Church – Sanctuary, 37 Miller Street between Church & High Streets, 4:00-4:45pm. and 5:00-5:45pm. 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.
UU Church Sanctuary, 37 Miller Street between Church & High Streets, 6:00-6:45pm and 8:00-8:45pm. Evergreen, Maine’s premier American roots music ensemble, is celebrating 20 years together recording & performing all over New England. This seasoned quartet has a unique & distinctive style. Enjoy their musical journey with many forms of Americana sounds from allover the U.S. , including cover songs & beautiful originals. Each song is different, refreshing and exciting, supported by provoking lyrics, heartfelt singing & musicianship.
U.U. Church – Sanctuary, 37 Miller Street, between Church & High Streets, 7:00-7:45pm and 10:00-10:45pm. Jazz and Blues Duo, Chistopher Poulin and Juliane Gardner.
U.U. Church – Sanctuary, 37 Miller Street between Church & High Streets, 9:00-9:45pm and 11:00-11:45pm. Duo featuring the seasoned talents & smooooth sounds of jazz musicians David Lewis-upright bass and Lincoln Blake-keys/sax. (They regularly perform as two-thirds of the MR. PC Trio with Phil Clement) Their repertoire is wide & varied from ballads to bebop; swing to funky & 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…”
Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street at Miller Street, 3:00-3:45pm and 4:00-4:45pm. “I Can Be Me” as seen monthly, new this Fall on BCTV-2 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.
Abbott Room at The Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street at Miller Street, 6:00-6:45pm and 8:00-8:45pm. American Songbook – Vocals and Piano.
Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street at Miller Street, 5:00-5:45pm. Special Youth Program, features his musical instruments and will allow time for questions & answers. A member of the Nipmuc Nation, a self taught crafted artisan who makes a variety of eastern woodland flutes by hand. Hawk is also an accomplished musician and storyteller. His music creates a peaceful experience that reminds us of the gifts life and nature have to offer. 7:00-7:45pm and 9:00-9:45pm.- Hawk’s music and words are peaceful, yet powerful…a spiritual experience…reminding us of the gifts life and nature have to offer and inspiring each person to find their own sacredness.
Abbott Room -The Belfast Free Library, 106 Hgh Street & Miller Street, 10:00-10:45pm and 11:00-11:45pm.This husband & wife Downeast Maine duo has been performing regionally for many years. (You may have heard them this past August at The Belfast Harborfest) Mike-guitar, vocals & Susie- fiddle, perform a range of musical styles from celtic folk to R&B, gospel and soul; along with Mike’s own compositions. Fellow recording musician Steve Gormley will be providing backup vocals for this NYBB performance. The music of “MSG” for short, will move and rock you…
The First Baptist Church - Sanctuary, High Street near Miller Street, 5:00-5:45pm and 7:00-7:45pm. 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.
The First Baptist Church – Sanctuary, High Street near Miller Street, 8:00-8:45pm and 10:00-10:45pm. The Bad Daddys founded by lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Paul Waring, was reincarnated in 2011 with original/veteran Daddy drummer, Tom Rush & new members Fred Smith, on guitar & Tony Nedik, on bass. The Daddys focus their drive as an electric four-piece blues band inspired by the great Chicago Blues & Jazz fore-fathers. Live, the Dads bring their particular flavor & style to the performance; a sense of originality inspired by their experiences & certain working class demeanor. The band’s unyielding rhythm section & vintage tube sound combine with Waring’s vocal delivery to make The Bad Daddys gritty sound something that Sizzles and Burns!
First Baptist Church – Sanctuary, High Street near Miller street, 6:00-6:45pm & 9:00-9:45pm & 11:00-11:45pm. Awarded “Best Bluegrass Band” for 2009 & 2011 by the Maine Academy of Country Music, The Katahdin Valley Boys have been thrilling audiences in Maine & northern New Engand since blending their talents in 1998, with traditional & contemporary Bluegrass & Gospel music, including original tunes. The band’s hard driving sound, features tight harmonies & smooth solos and the band is also unique in that each of the 4 band members share lead singing. The band includes: Ken Brooks-guitar, Jeff Folger-banjo, Kip Yattaw-fiddle and Steve Bixby-bass.
Belfast Coop Cafe, 123 High Street at Beaver Street & Pendleton Lane, 4:00-4:45pm. Lincoln Blake, formally trained jazz musician will be performing Jazz Standards with his saxophone instrumentals.
Belfast Coop Cafe, 123 High Street at Beaver Street & Pendleton Lane, 5:00-5:45pm & 6:00-6:45pm. George Lirakis has performed in Maine for over 35 years, from regular Winter gigs in Sugarloaf to Summer gigs on land at Dennett’s Wharf in Castine or sailing the Penobscot aboard a magestic windjammer. George on guitar & vocals is known for his Irish folk tunes and the music of the sea “ sea shanties”
Belfast Coop Cafe, 123 High Street at Beaver Street & Pendleton Lane, 7:00-7:45pm and 8:00-8:45pm. Shana Hanson will delight you with her accomplished fiddle playing and a selection of International Folk music.