Music

Niall Lessard, choreographer

When The Waldo’s production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical comedy, opens on Sept. 5, two things will be quickly evident. The first…

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Saturday, Aug. 30 is International Play Music on the Porch Day, and the Skidompha Strummers, the ukulele ensemble of Skidompha Public Library, will mark the day…

Skerryvore! Sept. 4. Opera House. Got tickets? Photo supplied by the band

Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a…

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
The Senior Choir in rehearsal. Photo: Marianne Pinkham

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking experienced singers to join its Senior Choir. This dedicated choir provides inspiring music for the 9 a.m. Sunday service and rehearses weekly on…

"The Bikinis" cast is getting ready for you! Courtesy of LCCT

What is better than a live production on the Lincoln Theater stage? This weekend we have an incredible live musical production to share with you. Grab your beach towel towel and sunscreen and get…

Left to right: John Schindler, Sara Trunzo, and Sam Thomas; each musician performs a 20-minute set at Requeim Trio. Courtesy photos

Studio B, in partnership with the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor and Community Resource Council, invites the community to Requiem Trio on Saturday, Aug. 30,…

The Nor'easters group. Courtesy photo

A capella music will fill the air once again on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Water of Life Lutheran Church, Rte 1, #618 Newcastle. Barbershop Choruses include the Nor'easters, FairWinds…

Heather Pierson Trio.  Jamie Gemmiti photo

Singer-songwriter Heather Pierson is a pianist and song leader with a passion for cultivating joy both onstage and off. On Friday, Aug. 29, Heather brings her trio to…

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Saturday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., Brady’s will host Maine’s own blue-collar author, Jerry Farnham, as he launches his third book of the "Red At Night" series, "First…

Camden Opera House is proud to welcome back Maine singer, songwriter, and activist Noel Paul Stookey for the annual Windjammer Weekend, Friday, Aug. 29 for a 7:30 pm. concert.

The Lightfoot Band. Opera House. Aug. 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Saturday, Aug. 30 the Opera House celebrates Labor Day weekend with the seasoned musicians who collaborated with Gordon Lightfoot on his world-famous recordings and…

Emmet Cahill

Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, Aug. 23 performing a stellar show of classic songs from Broadway and…

Heron Valley. Photo by Sam Hunt

In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skillful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. The band Heron Valley captures the iconic sounds…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir auditions are Sept. 10. Bruce Cowan photo

The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our highly-acclaimed December concert of Lessons and Carols for the Christmas…

Lincoln Theater
"Bikinis" music rehearsal at Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. Courtesy of the venue

Grab your beach towel and sunscreen—summer fun is heating up at the Lincoln Theater! Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the theater company in residence, is…

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Bring the entire family to the Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 16! From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. it's a day full of family fun including…

Pictured are, front, Wendy and Ted Hagarty, and back, Mark Thallander.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, a trio of talented instrumentalists will perform throughout the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join our congregation for this special musical…

A scene from "Hundreds of Beavers."

CatVideoFest 2025 - (NR; 1 hour, 14 minutes) - A compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and…

"Make A Joyful Noise" performers. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

An evening of song, sacred and secular, by Dr. Mary Miller and friends will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Southport Methodist church, 372 Hendricks Hill Road…

The Waldo Theatre
Tommy Prine, left, and John R. Miller play the Waldo this Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy of the musicians

Songwriters John R. Miller and Tommy Prine will be performing at The Waldo on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. John R. Miller is a true hyphenate artist: singer-songwriter-picker. Every song on his…

Tinsley Ellis. Photo: Jordan Pilgrim

Atlanta based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer, in his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine…

Seth Glier. Opera House. Aug. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

His innate curiosity and fierce desire to connect with other people have served Seth Glier well as he has traveled the globe as a singer-songwriter. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Seth Glier returns to…

Wabanaki singer/drummer Lauren Stevens. Courtesy of SBC

Salt Bay Chamberfest is partnering with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay for the first time to present three “musical installations” on the grounds of the…

Rob Bondurant photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will perform for the first time at The Waldo, 916 Main St., on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. promoting their ninth studio album, "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes," due out…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Session Americana w/Eleanor Buckland. Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

What others are saying about Session Americana: “The group, whose members have played with a variety of acts including Patty Griffin,…

Children's Day 2024 Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME. Boothbay Register

The month of August is jam packed with summertime fun for all ages at the Boothbay Railway Village!

The very popular Children's Day returns this Sunday…

Lincoln Arts Chorus in concert in 2023. Bob Crink photo

A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday…

Don't miss this year's CatVideoFest opening at the Lincoln Theater Aug. 9! Courtesy of the venue

"Earth Song" - Salt Bay Chamberfest 2025 Concert Festival -  A series of song cycles and musical works inspired by nature illuminate how living…

WHERE IT'S AT
Tom Rush returns to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Aug. 2. Photo: Michael Wiseman

Tom Rush. A true folk/blues icon. Yeah, “icon” is used a bit too liberally these days. But, in Tom’s case, it’s fact. Others I, and most likely many music lovers consider icons of this genre are…

The Waldo Theatre

Calling all Parrotheads! Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked / A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet will be at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Come and have a high energy evening with music to…

Brad Pitt stars in "F1 The Movie" opening Friday, Aug. 1 at the Lincoln. Courtesy of the venue

“The Goonies” - (PG; 1 hour, 54 minutes) - When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and…

Ickes and Hensley. Aug. 7. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called, “Nashville’s hottest young player”…

Show run: Aug. 5-27 at the Carousel Music Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Coming soon to the Carousel Music Theater is “All American Road Trip” featuring music from or about the different regions of our nation. We are especially proud of this production as it was…

Come to North Nobleboro on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy great food, a silent auction and live entertainment.

Feast on North Nobleboro's famous chicken…

Panacea, in Wiscasset Village, is one of a varied assortment of eating and beverage locations open during WAW. Courtesy of Panacea

Summertime in Wiscasset, Maine, means Wiscasset Art Walk! On the evening of Thursday, July 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., artists, musicians, crafters, local residents, and visitors experience together the…

The Henry Girls. Opera House. Aug. 6. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Henry Girls, three sisters from Malin, Ireland are Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. Acclaimed as the next generation of songwriters with gorgeous super-tight…

Concert by these musicians is July 25. See you at The Waldo! Courtesy of the venue

DownEast New Music will perform "Shaker Loops," a program of vibrant and virtuosic string chamber music on Friday, July 25 at The Waldo Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by the musical technique of "…

Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 31st season will be presented Aug. 5 to 16 with concerts held at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater (2 Theater St.), at…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Aug. 2. Opera House. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue

The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, to appear at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, alongside rising star Matt Nakoa Aug…

Lincoln County Historical Association
LCHA volunteer Dan Watts assists a youngster with a Jenga tower at last year's Jailhouse Rock event. Courtesy of LCHA

It’s party time at the Old Lincoln County Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset! Gather your friends and family for a rousing good time at Jailhouse Rock on Saturday, Aug…

Wiscasset Art Walk
Celtic harpist Alex Bigney plays for WAW  sidewalk strollers on Thursday, July 31, 4-7 p.m. Photo courtesy of the artist

A Celtic thread runs through music and song during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 31, 4-7 p.m. and later, in Wiscasset Village. The evening’s featured musician, Alex Bigney, plays Celtic…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Tommy Emmanuel plays Boothbay Harbor Opera House July 23. Photo: Jan Anderson

Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. The legendary…

The Hallowell Community Band kicked off its regular season July 10 with its first concert on the library lawn. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

For more than 50 years, the Hallowell Community Band has come to the Boothbay Region for its annual summer series, kicking off with a concert at Waterfront Park on the…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Jigjam. July 22. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

“A standing ovation!” - Grand Ole Opry

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs…

196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

July 8 saw the opening of our first dinner theater show of our 2025, 50th anniversary season, “Lipstick and Gamblers.” We are…

July 10-30

A Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers tribute full of country cadence and rustling romance! Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.…

Waldo Theatre
At the Waldo Aug. 3! Courtesy of the artist

Calling all Parrotheads! Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, "A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett" will be at The Waldo Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Come and have a high energy…

DaPonte String Quartet photo by Jeffrey Morris, The Pierce Studio

The beloved Daponte String Quartet will perform a community concert on Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St. in Newcastle…

Come join the Tapestry Singers! Courtesy photo

Tapestry Singers is holding auditions for the fall semester. The first rehearsal is on Sept. 8 in preparation for the Dec. 13 and 14 concerts. The "’Tis the Season"…

KALOS. Photo: Winsome Bye

Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos brings together three masters of tradition for music full of, said Rachel Lynne Wilkerson, folkradio.co.…