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Alive at Five
Monument Square, Portland ME (map)
207.772.6828
http://www.portlandmaine.com

National recording artists play every Thurs. from 5 to 7:30 pm in Monument Square July 12 through Aug 16.

AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL ON THE BANGOR WATERFRONT
Downtown Bangor, ME (map)
207.992.2630
info@americanfolkfestival.com
http://www.americanfolkfestival.com

A celebration of multicultural traditional music, dance, craft, food, and storytelling, held Aug 24, 25, and 26. Live performances on five stages. This year's performers include Nukariik, Bernard Allison, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles, the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, Dixie Hummingbirds, Eddie and Alonzo Pennington, Larry Johnson, Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars, and Morgan Heritage. Free, but donations are encouraged.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series
Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, Bates College, Lewiston ME (map)
207.786.6400
bpelleti@bates.edu
http://www.bates.edu

Overlooking Lake Andrews on the Bates College campus. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, as well as picnic supper. All concerts are at 6 pm. Free.

BLISTERED FINGERS BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, ME (map)
207.873.6539
webmaster@blisteredfingers.com
http://www.blisteredfingers.com

This Maine-based bluegrass festival gathers together like-minded musicians twice every summer for weekends of picking, picnicking, and dancing. This year's events take place June 14 through 17 and Aug 23 through 26. Featured bands include the III Generation Bluegrass Band, Diamonds and Rust, the Muellers, the Larry Gillis Band, Blistered Fingers, Smokey Greene, and White Mountain Bluegrass. Ticket prices vary with length of stay. Rough camping is available. Check the Web site for schedules. Full weekend passes are $45 in advance and $55 at the gate, day passes are $10 on Thurs and Sun, $20 on Fri and Sat.. Children under 12 free with adult.

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival
Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney ME (map)
207.873.6539
webmaster@blisteredfingers.com
http://www.blisteredfingers.com

This Maine-based bluegrass festival gathers like-minded musicians together twice every summer for weekends of picking, picnicking, and dancing through June 17 and Aug 23 through 26. Ticket prices vary with length of stay. Rough camping is available. Performances are Thurs at 5 pm, Fri from noon to 10 pm, Sat from 10 am to 10 pm, and Sun from 9 am to 3 pm. Full weekend passes are $45 in advance and $55 at the door, day passes are $10 for Thurs and Sun, $20 for Fri and Sat. Children under 12 are free with adult.

Boothbay Opera House
86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor ME (map)
207.633.6855
info@boothbayoperahouse.com
http://www.boothbayoperahouse.org

Historic opera house featuring performances, theater courses, and other events. Shows start at 8 pm, unless otherwise noted. Ticket prices vary. See Web site for details.

Casco Bay Lines Music on the Bay
56 Commercial St., Portland ME (map)
207.774.7871
info@cascobaylines.com
http://www.cascobaylines.com

Cruise the bay at night and listen to some of Maine’s best local music. All concert tickets are available at Casco Bay Lines' ticket office. Concert cruises start at 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.

CASCO BAY LINES MUSIC ON THE BAY
56 Commercial St., Portland, ME (map)
207.774.7871
info@cascobaylines.com
http://www.cascobaylines.com

Cruise the bay at night and listen to some of MaineÆs best local music. Trips last three hours and depart at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. All concert tickets are available at Casco Bay Lines' ticket office. Tickets are $14 to $17, and $12 to $15 in advance.

JUNE 22 Under the Covers, 7 pm
JUNE 30 AND AUG 25 Contagious
JULY 3 Jenny Woodman Band
JULY 6 Don Campbell Band
JULY 13 Wavelength
JULY 20 Racer X
JULY 22 AND AUG 5 Riot Act, 5 pm
AUG 3 Broken Men, 8 pm
AUG 16 Elvis Anniversary Concert with the Don Campbell Band

County Bluegrass Festival
West Limestone Rd., Ft. Fairfield ME (map)
207.472.3802
fortcc@mfx.net
http://www.countybluegrass.com

Includes a food court with a diverse menu of foods and beverages. Weekend passes are $35 before June 1 and $40 after; children 12 and under are free with an adult. Hours are Fri from 5 pm to 9:45 pm, Sat from 10 am to 10:30 pm, and Sun from 10 am to 1:45 pm.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
One Civic Center Sq, Portland, ME (map)
207.775.3458
http://www.theciviccenter.com

Concerts start at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Ticket prices vary. Box office is open Mon through Fri from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Advance tickets can also be purchased through Ticketmaster.

JUNE 20 Celtic Woman, 7:30 pm, $38-$56
JULY 13 Tool, $52.50
JULY 22 White Stripes, $32

DEERTREES THEATRE AND CULTURAL CENTRE
Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Rd, Harrison, ME (map)
207.583.6747
deertrees@usa.net
http://www.deertreestheatre.org

A combination opera house, theater, art gallery, and cafe with children's concerts and events on Wed nights. Shows start at 8 pm. Tickets are available by phone or at the Deertrees Box Office from 10 am to 5 pm, Tues through Sat..

JULY 6 Casco Bay Tummlers, $16
JULY 7 Hunger Mountain Boys, $16
JULY 14 Patty Larkin, $20
JULY 20 Banjo Dan and the Midnight Plowboys, $18
JULY 27 April Verch Band, $16

Gazebo Concert Series
Library City Park, Washington St., Bath ME (map)
207.442.7291
http://www.visitbath.com

Free concerts on Tues and Fri at 7 pm from June 22 through Aug 24. Performances by the Bath Municipal Band, Bath Municipal Swing Band, Jazz Razcals, Cul De Sax, Italian Heritage Band, Merrymeeting Community Band, Bath Municipal Dixie Combo. See Web site for schedule.

The Gold Room
512 Warren Ave, Portland ME (map)
207.221.2343
http://www.thegoldroommaine.com

Part of the Turf's, Joker's, and the Portland Sports Complex, the Gold Room has live bands for dancing every Saturday night. Check the Web site for July and August events. Call for times and admission prices.

The Grand
165 Main St., Ellsworth ME (map)
207.667.9500
info@grandonline.org
http://www.grandonline.org

Open since 1938, this historic nonprofit cultural arts center hosts a wide array of musical performers and films. Concerts start at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted with varied ticket prices.

L.L. BEAN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Discovery Park, Freeport, ME (map)
800.441.5713
http://www.llbean.com/shop/retailStores/calendar.html

Free concerts every week this summer through Sept. Bring lawn chairs. All shows are in L.L. Bean's Discovery Park located outside its flagship store in Freeport. Concerts start at 7:30 pm.

JUNE 16 Assembly of Dust
JUNE 23 Ricky Nelson Remembered, featuring "Nelson"
JUNE 30 Dan Zanes
JULY 4 Robert Cray
JULY 5 Don Campbell Band
JULY 6 Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band
JULY 7 Paula Cole
JULY 14 James Hunter
JULY 21 Portland Symphony Orchestra
JULY 28 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
AUG 4 Arlo Guthrie
AUG 11 Great Big Sea
AUG 18 Indigo Girls
AUG 25 John Hiatt and Shawn Colvin
SEPT 1 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
SEPT 2 Natalie MacMaster

LL Bean Summer Concert Series
Discovery Park, Freeport ME (map)
http://www.llbean.com

Free concerts every week July 4 through Sept. Bring lawnchairs. All shows are in LL Bean's Discovery Park located outside their Flagship store in Freeport. Concerts start at 7:30 pm.

Maine Gay Men's Chorus
Portland Performing Arts Center, 25A Forest Ave, Portland ME (map)
207.772.1384
http://www.mainegaymenschorus.org

Men's a capella group featuring gay and gay-sensitive singers. Admission $15 in advance, $20 at door.

Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle St., Portland ME (map)
207.842.0800
http://www.portlandevents.com/Merrill.htm

This Portland arts facility hosts a wide range of programming including popular concerts and Broadway shows. Concerts start at 7:30 with various ticket prices. Tickets available through porttix.com

Music on the Mall
Town Mall, Maine St., Brunswick ME (map)
207.729.4439
info@brunswickme.com
http://www.brunswickdowntown.com

The Wed series is June 27 through Aug 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Brunswick Town Mall. In the heart of Brunswick's picturesque downtown, the Mall is open, grassy, and lined with trees and benches. The series features live music from a variety of genres including rock, blues, R&B, jazz, and Broadway. Raindates are the following evening. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Note the July 5 performance is on a Thursday.

NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FESTIVAL
Harbor Park, Rockland, ME (map)
207.596.6055
bluesman@midcoast.com
http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/

Some of the top names in blues will be featured on the main stage, including Bernard Allison, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, and Lucky Peterson. No coolers or pets allowed, but you can bring along blankets and chairs. Gates opens at 9 am and music starts at 11 am, rain or shine. Tickets for either day $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Weekend passes $45 in advance, $60 at the gate.

North Atlantic Blues Festival
Harbor Park, Rockland ME (map)
207.593.1189
bluesman@midcoast.com
http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

Some of the top names in blues music will be featured on the main stage. No coolers or pets allowed, but you can bring along blankets and chairs. Gate opens at 9 am and music starts at 11 am. Tickets for either day $25 in advance and $30 at the gate; weekend passes $45 in advance, $60 at the gate; and reserved seating weekend pass $100.

Nostalgia Night Concert Series
Fort Allen Gazebo, Eastern Prom, Portland ME (map)
207.756.8275
http://www.ci.portland.me.us/rec/summer.htm

Thursday night concerts by Chandler's Band, the second oldest continuing community band in the nation. All concerts are free. Thurs at 7:15 pm.

Oakhurst Dairy Sunset Folk Series
Western Prom Park, Portland ME (map)
207.756.8275
http://www.ci.portland.me.us/rec/summer.htm

Weekday music events for the whole family. All concerts are free. Featuring rock, country, folk, and jazz music. Concerts are Wed at 7:30 pm.

OSSIPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Cornish, ME (map)
207.625.8656
ossipeebluegrass@yahoo.com
http://www.ossipeevalley.com

Festival includes workshops, craft vendors, music vendors, bluegrass, and the New England Songwriting Contest. This year's performers include April Verch, Nothin' Fancy, the New England Bluegrass Band, the Bagboys, the Muellers, and North Star. Campsites and RV hookups available. Tickets for entire weekend are $50 before June 30, $58 afterward. Day passes $20, $28 on Sat.. Free for children under 16. Check the Web site for schedule.

Ossipee Valley Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
Cornish ME (map)
207.625.8656
ossipeebluegrass@yahoo.com
http://www.ossipeevalley.com

The festival runs July 26 through 29. Festival includes workshops, craft vendors, music vendors, bluegrass, and the New England Flat Picking & Banjo Championship and the New England Songwriting contest. This year's performers include Nothin' Fancy, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizons, April Verch, New England Bluegrass Band, Bagboys, Wilders, North Star, Muddy Marsh Ramblers, Muellers, and High Range. Campsites and RV hook-ups available. Tickets for entire weekend are $58. Day passes are $20, $28 on Sat. Free for children under 16. Check the Web site for the full schedule.

Pier-A-Palooza Music Festival
The Pier, Old Orchard Beach ME (map)
207.934.3595
http://www.oobpier.com

A music festival on the Pier at OOB featuring live local music. Shows are held at the Pier Patio Pub and the Sunset Deck.

St. Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress St., Portland ME (map)
207.775.5568
liz@stlawrencearts.org
http://www.stlawrencearts.org

Restored church with a beautiful modern space for theater, dance, and music performances. Concerts start at 8 pm, unless otherwise noted. Ticket prices vary.

SPACE Gallery
538 Congress St., Portland ME (map)
207.828.5600
info@space538.org
http://www.space538.org

SPACE is a nonprofit, artist-run organization that seeks to serve as a venue for all types of unconventional art. Events with alternative streaks such as national touring indie musician shows are also hosted at the venue. Tickets vary in price and are available at Bull Moose Music and at the event. Concerts start at 9:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Stone Mountain Arts Center
695 Dug Way Rd, Brownfield ME (map)
866.227.6523
info@stonemountainartscenter.com
http://www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Founded by folksinger Carol Noonan in 2006, this rural venue provides an intimate setting for many of the biggest acts in the singer-songwriter, bluegrass, and jazz genres. Times and ticket prices vary; details are online. Individual tickets and weekend lodging/meal/concert packages can also be booked on the Web site. Credit cards are accepted online only; cash or checks are required for on-site payment.

Summer In The Parks Concerts Series
Deering Oaks Park, Portland ME (map)
207.756.8275
http://www.ci.portland.me.us/rec/summer.htm

Weekday music events for the whole family. All concerts are free. Featuring rock, country, folk, and jazz music. Concerts are Tues at 7 pm. Children's performances are Thurs at 12:30 pm.

29TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, ME (map)
877.872.4321
http://www.thomaspointbeach.com/bluegrass.shtml

Fifty hours of continuous bluegrass music, Aug 30 through Sept 2. This year's lineup includes Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dan Paisley and Southern Grass, the Lewis Family, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band with Leroy, the Doerfel Family, and Pine Hill Ramblers. Four-day pass $110 in advance, $120 at gate. Three-day pass $100 in advance, $110 at gate. Single-day admission $40, $30 after 5 pm. Thurs tickets $25, $20 after 5 pm. Free camping with multi-day pass. Check the Web site for schedule.

WHITE'S BEACH & CAMPGROUND FAMILY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Durham Rd, Brunswick, ME (map)
207.729.0415
Beachbums3@earthlink.net
http://www.geocities.com/whitesbeachbluegrass/

WhiteÆs Beach and Campground presents its 10th Annual Traditional Family Bluegrass Festival. Off-stage field-pickin' 24 hours a day! Bands include Breakin' Strings, Ken and Jane Brooks, North Star, the Adrians, Jerks of Grass, the Katahdin Valley Boys, the Muellers, the Hemingway Brothers Bluegrass Band, and the Pine Hill Ramblers. The music kicks off Fri 4 to 9 pm, continues Sat 10 am to 9:30 pm, and winds down Sun from 10 am until festivities conclude. Weekend tickets are $30 until July 1, $40 afterward. Daily tickets $12 on Fri, $23 on Sat ($12 after 5 p.m.), and $14 on Sun. Children under 16 free with adult.

White’s Beach & Campground Bluegrass Festival
Durham Rd., Brunswick ME (map)
207.729.0415
Beachbums3@earthlink.net
http://www.geocities.com/whitesbeachbluegrass

White’s Beach present their 9th Annual Traditional Family Bluegrass Festival July 20 through 22. Offstage field-pickin' 24 hours a day! The music kicks off on Fri from 4 to 9 pm and continues on Sat from 10 am to 9:30 pm, and on Sun from 10 am until whenever. Weekend tickets are $30 until July 1, $40 afterwards. Daily tickets $12 on Fri, $23 on Sat ($12 after 5 pm), and $14 on Sun. Children under 16 free with adult.