If you visit any town in Maine, you will find that music is coming from every corner – from bars, churches, and performance venues. Music is part of this culture, and concerts in Maine are something you can get at any time. From a mix of traditional sounds to contemporary genres, the music in this state is always authentic and original.

Maine Popular Music Through the History

Many do not know, but a large number of singers and musicians come from Maine. Most of them were educated at the University of Maine and are proven names in American and world music. Among them are Dick Curless, a true legend of country music, and Donald Doane Sr.

Of course, some Maine musicians and composers include Peter Garland, Howie Day, Frank Churchill, Aaron Robinson, Harold J. Crosby, and many others.

Thanks to these personalities, Maine has founded a number of musical institutions, but also concert halls, halls, and smaller music venues, festivals, and special events. Among the most famous are Port City Music Hall, Stone Mountain Arts Center, American Folk Festival in Bangor, and Portland House of Music and Events. There are many others, but we selected some of the most important ones.

The Maine Jazz Music Scene

Jazz is perhaps the most recognizable sound for Maine, especially since a number of instrumentalists were born and educated in one of the famous musical institutions. For example, we can mention names like Lenny Breau, Don Doane, John Benson Brooks, and Dave Bowler.

All of these musicians contributed to the development of the local jazz scene and even taught it at Maine academies. Therefore, many locals really enjoy jazz and its mixes with country sounds and classical music.

The Development of the Local Rock Scene

Indie and alternative bands and artists are the driving force behind music in Maine. If you like experimental genres, especially underground expression, then we recommend you listen to bands like Pinkerton Thugs, Gouds Thumb, Rustic Overtone, Paranoid Social Club, Cruel Hand, Livid Orange, and many others.

Most of them have also achieved commercial success, although they love to redefine the local music scene. Of course, it’s also worth mentioning Street Sity Surf, Uncle Spudd, Amiright?, FonFon Ru, 6gig, Twisted Hellcat, and Crystal Canyon…

The underground music scene in Maine abounds with interesting genres such as underground punk, experimental rock, noise rock, folk punk, pop punk, emo, and indie punk. And if these genres are not familiar to you, it’s time to see what is offered at Maine concerts in 2023 and find your favorite.

Popular Maine Music Artists

We’ve already mentioned a few, but now we’re going to make a short list of a few select popular musicians from Maine. You will recognize some of them immediately, and we believe you have never heard of some.

Paranoid Social Club

This band has existed since 2002. They were formed in Portland and are one of the most popular alternative rock bands, which manage to combine psychedelic rock, indie and catchy rhythms. The band members have changed several times, but the main vocalist Dave Gutter has been part of the first line-up.

Patty Griffin

Patty is a famous vocalist and plays piano and guitar very well. Her musical style is mostly folk, sometimes combined with rock and roll. After dozens of albums, she remains one of Maine’s most recognizable musical names.

Rustic Overtones

With a brief hiatus of a few years, the Rustic Overtones are another recognizable Maine band. You will often see them as part of festivals in Maine. Their musical expression is classic rock, and their most famous song is “Hardest Way Possible.”

Ghost of Paul Revere

If you want to hear authentic Portland folk, then this trio is what you’re looking for. Ghost of Paul Revere greatly influences the modern folk scene, as they combine the sounds of country, bluegrass, and native American expressions.

Conclusion

With distinctive American and native sounds, Maine has served as a fertile ground for launching a number of musicians. Of course, they are also very nurturing of the local underground scene, encouraging musicians to show what they know in front of everyone.

So, if the road somehow takes you to a town across Maine, we recommend you check out what music events are happening in due course. Whatever you choose, we are sure that it will bring you a wonderful and authentic experience, as well as great enjoyment of beautiful melodies. Let Maine be your next ultimate musical experience.

Anyone who has ever organised an event knows it’s a massive undertaking. After all, a lot goes into the process more than people realise. It’s for this reason that many organisers have been referred to as ducks—on the exterior, they look calm, but they’re paddling desperately underwater to ensure they remain afloat. The good news is that it doesn’t always have to be the case. In this post, we’ll cover a few simple tips that should help make everything run smoothly. 

1. Define the format and purpose

It might sound obvious, but you’ll need to approach this critically. First, formulate the objectives precisely – are you looking to communicate information to the participants, express appreciation to your partners, raise finances for causes or provide guests with visual pleasure? The event’s format will ultimately be determined by the answer – the duration, timing, concept, distribution of roles, catering, sound, and the hall’s layout.

Avoid getting stuck with more traditional formats. Instead, look up other approaches, like an unconference, thematic brunches, the TED format, online or open-air events. The important thing is that the event’s format enables you to achieve its purpose or goal.

2. Sufficiently plan for the event 

When organizing an event, you need to plan for it sufficiently. To maximize efficiency and productivity, create all-inclusive documentation where every member can see their tasks and offer a perspective on the event. Don’t just prepare a list of tasks—be sure to flesh all of them in detail. For example, if you’re looking for a venue, be sure to include a list of appropriate options, such as large houses to rent. Finally, don’t forget to include a time frame for their completion. It’s usually underestimated, but the work could go much slower than expected without it.

3. Draft a budget including a financial cushion 

Consider the list of all tasks when drafting the budget. It’s a good idea to include a financial cushion for any unforeseen costs and additional expenses. One good example is the need to change the location for an event that’s supposed to be open-air in case it starts raining or securing the services of another vendor if one pulls out at the last minute. Remember that it’s relatively common for things not to go according to plan, and by having funds in reserve, you’ll avoid potentially catastrophic surprises that arise.

4. Start as early as possible

One of the reasons why event planning can be such a stressful endeavour is the pressure of meeting deadlines. Fortunately, it’s an easy challenge to overcome. The key is to start organising the event as early as you can. Doing so will give you enough time to plan and prepare for the event.

Conclusion

Let’s face it. Planning and organizing an event isn’t easy. In reality, it’s a colossal undertaking. For this reason, you must follow these tips. Not only will they make everything much easier on you, but it will also keep you from making mistakes that could diminish the quality of the event.

The entertainment program will be emceed by local celebrity Kip Files, with a panel of local museum members to recollect the days of the Red Stallion and the other establishments from the early days of Sugarloaf.Items for these auctions include Volkl skis with Marker bindings, First tracks skiing for 10 (midweek) with breakfast at 45 North, framed vintage ski posters, snowshoes, silver jewelry, gift cards to local establishments, food items and more.

Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 26^th Annual Chili/Chowder Cook-Off on January 24, 2019 at The Gingerbread House Restaurant, Oquossoc. Tasting starts at 5:00 PM.

Rangeley’s Snodeo weekend kicks off with the Chili/Chowder Cook-Off sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce & Budweiser at The Gingerbread House Restaurant. Taste samples of chili and chowder prepared by the area’s restaurants and vote for your favorite chili and chowder. See who wins bragging rights!

The Snowmobile Club Casino Night follows the Cook-Off at 6:30 PM at Bald Mountain Camps

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01/24/2019 – Annual Chili/Chowder Cook-Off

The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club welcomes you to our Snodeo 2019, January 24-26. Events start with The Chili Chowder Cook-off sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Thursday January 24 at The Gingerbread House in Oquossoc, at 5 pm. Followed by The RLSC Casino night at 6:30 pm at Bald Mountain Camps in Oquossoc.

Friday January 25, starts with pre-registration for the return of Rock Maple Racing Cross- Country Race and the Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races. Registration at Steven Bean Municipal Airport, at 6:30 pm. Pre-registrations available online at rockmapleracing.com and tamethetracktour.com. Friday evening at 6:30- 9pm is our annual Live Auction featuring Larry Koob at Snodeo Headquarters Moose Alley. All proceeds from the auction directly go to the grooming operations for the RLSC.

Saturday January 26, is filled with events for all ages. Starting with the Race at Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport, Saturday, at 6:30am with registration for The Rock Maple cross country race, and the Tame the Track Tour. Gates to the public will open at 8am. The Rock Maple Cross Country Race will be a 5 mile event, and the Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Race (Vintage & 120cc) will be 1/3 mile track. Ticket prices are $10/per person. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. All proceeds from this event go directly to the club grooming funds. Racers interested in either event are strongly encouraged to pre-register at the airport on Friday evening 1/25 at 6:30pm. Interested racers can contact RMR at rockmapleracing.com and Tame the Track Tour at tamethetracktour.com. Vendors will be set up in the area adjacent to the race. BMC & Backwoods Mountain Products are signed on for vendors, and vendors space is still available. Please contact Jonny Wakefield at jonnyoqm@yahoo.com or email our club info@rangeleysnowmobile.com.

The Wilhelm Reich Museum with be hosting children hands on table at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Rangeley from 10-2. Following the race, Boss Power, along with RLSC as a sponsor, is again hosting the Ravex Jumpers starting at 2pm, Boss Power parking lot, main st. Rangeley. “A Thank You to Snowmobilers” Parade will be held with a line up at the Rangeley Inn at 5pm. Parade sleds are encouraged to be decorated as Red/ White/ and blue. Awards held for youth, vintage, Best float, best decorated. This parade will go from Rangeley Inn thru town to Town and Lake Motel, soon followed by Fireworks display over the lake. Be sure to check RMR-XC & Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club on Facebook. Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club at rangeleysnowmobile.com, Rock Maple Racing at rockmapleracing.com and Tame the Track Tour at tamethetracktour.com for all the latest updates and race information. *All events subject to change due to weather.

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01/24/2019 – Snodeo 2019

Rangeley – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering Beginner Ballroom Dancing Lessons at Moose Alley for seven weeks beginning on Oct 25th, 2018. Instructor Val Zapolsky will teach ballroom basics – Foxtrot, Rhumba and Cha-Cha – while dancing to your favorite pop and classic rock tunes. The lessons are sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts and will take place on seven Thursdays at 5 PM this fall: Oct 25, Nov. 1, 8, 29, Dec. 6, 13, & 20.All proceeds support the mission of the RFA: the cost for all seven weeks is $50 for an Adult, $75 for Couples, and the lessons are FREE to Students (grades 5-12) and Student Couples.  You can also pay by the class: individual sessions are $8 Adult/$12 Couple.To register, please call the RFA Office at 207-864-5000.  Drop-ins at Moose Alley are also welcome. Payment will be collected at the beginning of the class; please make checks payable to RFA. For the RFA’s complete schedule of movies, concerts and events, visit rangeleyarts.org.

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12/20/2018 – Beginner ballroom dancing lessons

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will be hosting the Rangeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Friday, December 14, at 7 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for youth 18 and under.

Included in the program will be a wide range of Christmas and holiday music including both favorites and originals.  In addition, there will be a few surprises in the way of solos and small group numbers.

Under the direction of Erin Smith, the Rangeley Community Chorus is a group of twenty-five plus members which includes both year-round and seasonal residents of the Rangeley area plus members from surrounding towns.

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12/14/2018 – Rangeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert

Rangeley – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering Beginner Ballroom Dancing Lessons at Moose Alley for seven weeks beginning on Oct 25th, 2018. Instructor Val Zapolsky will teach ballroom basics – Foxtrot, Rhumba and Cha-Cha – while dancing to your favorite pop and classic rock tunes. The lessons are sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts and will take place on seven Thursdays at 5 PM this fall: Oct 25, Nov. 1, 8, 29, Dec. 6, 13, & 20.All proceeds support the mission of the RFA: the cost for all seven weeks is $50 for an Adult, $75 for Couples, and the lessons are FREE to Students (grades 5-12) and Student Couples.  You can also pay by the class: individual sessions are $8 Adult/$12 Couple.To register, please call the RFA Office at 207-864-5000.  Drop-ins at Moose Alley are also welcome. Payment will be collected at the beginning of the class; please make checks payable to RFA. For the RFA’s complete schedule of movies, concerts and events, visit rangeleyarts.org.

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11/15/2018 – Beginner ballroom dancing lessons

Healthy Community Coalition Announces October Mobile Events

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Healthy Community Coalition announces its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events. A variety of education and free health screenings will be offered at each stop including blood pressure and cholesterol checks, colon cancer screening kits (FIT screening), and body composition analysis.

The schedule is as follows:

Oct 2: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Tranten’s Market in Kingfield;Oct 3:1-4 p.m. at IGA in Rangeley where Deborah Burchfield, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, will be offering acute health care for under- and uninsured individuals;Oct. 4: 9 a.m.-noon at Walmart in Farmington and 1-4 p.m. at Food City in Wilton;Oct. 9: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fotter’s Market in Eustis;Oct. 10: 9 a.m.-noon at Douin’s Market in New Sharon and 1-4 p.m. at Food City in Livermore Falls; and Oct. 11: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Edmunds Market in Phillips;

Staff will also be available to offer assistance with mammography and annual physical exam scheduling, as well as assistance with financial programs to help cover these costs. Other assistance offered includes free tobacco recovery support, cancer prevention, nutrition and physical activity resources, activities for youth, and Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance.

All services are provided free thanks to funding from the Doree Taylor Foundation, John T. Gorman Foundation, United Way of the Tri Valley Area, and the Avon Breast Health Outreach Program.

For more information please contact Karen Garland-Kidder at 779-2018 or mailto:kgarlandki@fchn.org.

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10/11/2018 – Mobile health unit visit

OLD HOME SUNDAY AT REEDS MILL CHURCH

MADRID – All are welcome to Old Home Sunday at Reeds Mill Church on Sunday, August 26, 2018. This non-denominational “Church in the Wildwood” celebrates not only the founding fathers of the church, but all who have made the ongoing ministry of this church possible.

A potluck picnic will be at noon – rain or shine. Bring your place setting, beverage and a dish to share. The worship service starts at 1:00. As has been tradition for the last several years, Reverend John Gensel of the Dixfield Congregational Church will be the guest speaker. This will be the last summer worship service for this year. However, mark your calendars for the remaining 2018 special gatherings: Hymn Sing on September 9 at 7:00 PM; Sandy River Ramblers concert September 30, 2:00 PM; Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 AM; and a Candlelight Service on December 23 at 3:00 PM. FMI Call 639-2713 or go to reedsmillchurch.org.

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08/26/2018 – Old Home Sunday