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AroostookLive: 7.28.17 edition

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weekend 411: 1) The fair comes to town and the air is filled with music (and the aroma of fair food); daily and nightly shows start Friday at the Northern Maine Fair in Presque Isle. 2) Ryan Cyr and Giraffe Attack hit the stage at The Warehouse in Caribou. 3) The Wednesday Evening Fiddlers jam on Saturday at the Little School in Easton. Plus lots more! Friday, July 28 PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music 5:00-11:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds , 84 Mechanic St. Fireman Fred Show; 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell; 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Health Bartley; 9:00 p.m. outside the Paddock CafĂ©. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)     PRESQUE ISLE: Travis Cyr 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Copper’s Lounge , 436 Main Street. Contact Info: (207-768-5321)                                                                                          HOULTON: Trish King 6:30-10:00 p.m. at Downunder S

AroostookLive: 7.21.17 edition

weekend 411: 1) The County Bluegrass Festival proffers a plethora of pickers and pure sounds in Fort Fairfield. 2) The Ghost of Paul Revere compose another sojourn into Aroostook, with shows in Presque Isle and Stockholm. Sadly, this still isn’t enough shows. 3) Regulars Brad & Cory, Heath Bartley, and Travis Cyr are a pickin’ and a grinnin’ this weekend, too! Plus lots more! Friday, July 21 FORT FAIRFIELD: County Bluegrass Festival 4:00 p.m. at County Bluegrass , 119 West Limestone Rd. Performances by Carolina Blue (4:00 p.m.) Karl Shifflett & Big Country (5:00 p.m.), East Wind (6:00 p.m.), New Vintage (7:00 p.m.), Carolina Blue (8:00 p.m.), and Karl Shifflett & Big Country (9:00 p.m.). Cost: $80/weekend, $15/Thursday, $20/Friday, $25/Saturday, $20/Sunday. Contact Info: (207-227-6242) or www.countybluegrass.com CARIBOU: Brad & Cory 8:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill , 14 Evergreen Parkway. No cover, just a proper ID required! Contact Inf

AroostookLive: 7.14.17 edition

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weekend 411: 1) The Maine Potato Blossom Festival cranks up the volume with plenty of weekend performances in Fort Fairfield. 2) Local churches feature local musicians; check out Kelly O’Mara in Westfield and the legendary Dan Ladner and friends in Caribou. 3) YOU can be in the spotlight, too – with the Kings of Karaoke at the Maine Potato Blossom Festival on Sunday. Plus lots more! Friday, July 14 FORT FAIRFIELD: Travis Cyr 6:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival Main Stage , Main St. The County’s own ‘Hardest Working Man in Show Business’ has been driving his freight train of cerebral Americana folk & roots music all around the state of Maine, earning fans and well-deserved praise for his unique style and sound. Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events CARIBOU: Smokin' Tom Moulton & Gary Sappier 7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill , 14 Evergreen Parkway. No cover, just br

AroostookLive: 7.7.17 edition

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weekend 411: 1) Up and coming Nashville recording artist Meghan Clark performs in Houlton and Caribou. 2) Eureka Hall Restaurant hosts Lauren Crosby and Andrew Bailie and Strings of Calamity. 3) A whole week of live music performances kicks off the Maine Potato Blossom Festival on Sunday. Plus lots more! Friday, July 7 HOULTON: Meghan Clark 6:30-10:00 p.m. at Downunder Sports Pub , 282 North St. Join 17-year old Nashville recording artist Meghan Clark for a fantastic night of live acoustic and cover music while enjoying great food and drink. A little something for everyone in Meghan's first trip to Aroostook County. Contact Info: (207- 532-9421) STOCKHOLM: Lauren Crosby w/Strings of Calamity 6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant , 5 School St. Lauren Crosby is a rising folkie/bluesy songstress from Georgetown, Maine. Her unique voice captures the rawness of the oceanic setting in which she grew up in, and her songwriting exemplifies the beauty and h