The only thing better than eating mouth-watering BBQ in the Maine summer sun is eating BBQ in the Maine summer sun while grooving to live music from some of the best talent in New England and beyond.
We got some great bands here for this
year's events... Learn more about them and
listen to some music clips...
Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne
Take half a dozen groovemasters, add a spicy blend of rock 'n' roll, blues, and funk to the up-tempo Zydeco beat, and presto, you've got a dance groove that just won't quit! You won't want to miss this headliner on Saturday!
Click here to learn more about Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne.
The Joan Kennedy Trio
Joan Kennedy, award winning Canadian
performer. Six albums, a television series
and numerous Juno and CCMA nominations, plus
top 10 hits in Canada, Now living in
Portland and getting back to her roots with
the Joan Kennedy Trio.
Click here to learn more about The Joan
Kennedy Trio.
SoulMate
SoulMate, a Party Dance Band from the
Maine Coast, offers Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk,
Disco, Gospel Blues & 60's Rock & Jazz
favorites in a Hot Show-Style Format and is
a hit with fans of all ages with an exciting
and interactive show that gives their fans
fun memories to take with them! SoulMate...The
Soundtrack of Our Lives!
Click here to learn more about SoulMate.
Johnny Wad & the Cash
Johnny Wad and the Cash bring what some
have referred to as eclectic - others as
schizophrenic - and still others as an
erotic blend of music styles to the stage in
a high energy, high wire fashion. Each Wad
experience leaves audiences shaken if not
stirred by the unique blend of blues, rock
and country.
The Bob Halperin Trio
Bob Halperin
knows the blues. A remarkably fluent
guitarist and singer, Halperin is a disciple
of the pure blues tradition. Halperin’s
guitar work is nimble and assured, subtle
but also with the right amount of power.
His vocal work has a rich yet slightly
“gritty” quality ala Dr. John. The vocals,
too, go beyond rote imitation.
--excerpt
from a review in The Wire (Portsmouth)
High Range
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on guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle,
banjo and drums. This is a band you don't
want to miss!
Click here to learn more about High Range.
Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen
Reid & Andersen have combined their
talents to create one of the most popular
duo teams in acoustic music. They are both
gifted instrumentalists, strong and
versatile singers, prolific songwriters, and
are comfortable in a dizzying array of
styles of roots and Americana music. They
are working on their fourth duo CD. Expect
their usual mix of original and traditional
music, razor-sharp harmonies and peerless
instrumental work.
Click here to learn more about
Harvey Reid &
Joyce Andersen.
Wheel
Whether
it's a
large venue, a function, or opening for a
national act, WHEEL
plays great
music - with intensity, subtle
craftsmanship, infectious grooves, and
without musical borders. The "V-8 power" and
"intelligent touch" behind WHEEL
comes from its four, top-tier musicians;
who also
work with other
top musicians and recording artists;
like multiple CCMA award winner Joan
Kennedy. If you haven't heard WHEEL,
then you owe it to yourself to do
so. You'll have a great time!
Click here to learn more about Wheel.