AroostookLive: 7.14.17 edition
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.
FORT
FAIRFIELD: JD Gilbert
8:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
JD Gilbert is a variety band that mixes top 40
country with pop/rock hits, bringing a summer beach party atmosphere to every
show; opened for country and classic rock artists Kelsey Ballerini, Maddie and
Tae, Trace Adkins, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, more. Contact
Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
PORTAGE
LAKE: Wally and the Virginian
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Portage Hills Country
Club, 98 Country Club Ave.
Contact Info: (207-435-8221) FMI
ASHLAND:
Heath Bartley
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Route 11 Road House,
18 Main St.
Contact Info: (207-227-2396)
Saturday,
July 15
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Star City Syndicate
3:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
Blending songs from old-school Detroit with deeper
cuts from bands such as Gnarls Barkley and The Heavy, Star City Syndicate is
the melodic guilty pleasure of a group of people who just want to play the
songs we all love. Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Adam Nadeau
5:30 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
Adam Nadeau hails from the other Fort (Kent) and
plays guitar with great skill while injecting his own style into his vast song
repertoire; from Johnny Cash to Paul Simon to Dave Matthews! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
FORT
KENT: Travis Cyr
6:00 p.m. at Mooseshack, 76 E. Main
St.
Stay glad. Be. Good. Do good. Contact Info: (207)-834-4444)
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Kilcollins and the Vargas Twins
7:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
With five albums under his belt, Kilcollins brings
energy and charisma to the studio and the stage. Originally from Fort
Fairfield, Kilcollins is ecstatic to return to his hometown to play his music
for the people who helped shape his voice. Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Tickle
9:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
Tickle is a modern pop dance band hailing from
Portland, ME with a touch of old school R&B/Funk and Classic Rock. From
Rhianna to Aerosmith to James Brown, they play the tunes that get the party
started and keep it going until the very last note! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
CARIBOU:
JD Gilbert & The Night Train
9:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill,
14 Evergreen Parkway.
JD Gilbert & The Night Train is a variety band
that mixes top 40 country with pop and rock hits, bringing a beach party
atmosphere to every show! Cost: $5 cover; proper ID required! Contact Info:
(207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com
Sunday,
July 16
WESTFIELD:
Kelly O'Mara in Concert
10:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.
Kelly will be singing during the usual service
time. Contact Info: Rev. Larry O. Palmer (207-227-2019)
CARIBOU:
Summer Musical: Opus XIV
2:00 p.m. at Gray Memorial United Methodist
Church, 2 Prospect St.
Entertainment: Dan Ladner, organist; Andrew
Sullivan, violinist; Stephanie Sullivan, pianist; Sarah Love, flautist; Teresa
Herold, pianist; Margaret Cyr, pianist. Tea and refreshments following concert.
Donations for continuing music programs accepted. Contact Info: Gray Memorial
Methodist church (207-498-2103)
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Kings of Karaoke
5:00 p.m. at Community Bandstand,
Main St.
A genre-defying display of our local vocal talents!
Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Unlucky Joe
7:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
For more than a dozen years, Unlucky Joe has wowed
crowds with their groove metal sound. Come rock out before the Fireworks finale
directly across the river from where the fireworks are launched! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Senior Center Monthly Dance
7:00–10:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Senior Center,
20 Pine St.
Held on the third Sunday of each month, this dance has
been going on for over 10 years! Anyone is welcome to dance or listen to 50's,
60's, and country music by The Dynamics - Joan & Warren Harvey. Cost:
$5/person; soda, water, chips available for purchase. Contact Info: fortkentchamber@gmail.com
Thursday,
July 20
FORT
FAIRFIELD: County Bluegrass Festival
5:00 p.m. at County Bluegrass, 119
West Limestone Rd.
Performances by Kevin Prater Band (5:00 p.m.), Carolina
Blue (6:00 p.m.), East Wind (7:00 p.m.), Kevin Prater Band (8:00 p.m.), and Carolina
Blue (9:00 p.m.). Cost: $80/weekend, $15/Thursday, $20/Friday, $25/Saturday,
$20/Sunday. Contact Info: (207-227-6242) www.countybluegrass.com or stev@countybluegrass.com
HOULTON:
McGill’s Community Band
7:00 p.m. at Monument Park, Military
St.
McGill’s Band performs every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. from
mid-June to late August. Contact Info: www.mcgillsband.com
CARIBOU:
Heath Bartley
7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar &
Grill, 14 Evergreen Parkway.
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.
Saturday,
July 22
FORT
FAIRFIELD: County Bluegrass Festival
10:00 a.m. at County Bluegrass, 119
West Limestone Rd.
Performances by New Vintage (10:00 a.m.), East Wind
(11:00 a.m.), Blistered Fingers (12:00 p.m.), New Vintage (2:00 p.m.), Zink
& Company (3:00 p.m.), Flatt Lonesome (4:00 p.m.), Carolina Blue (4:00
p.m.) Blistered Fingers (6:00 p.m.), Zink & Company (7:00 p.m.), and Flatt
Lonesome (8:00 p.m.). Cost: $80/weekend, $15/Thursday, $20/Friday,
$25/Saturday, $20/Sunday. Contact Info: (207-227-6242) or www.countybluegrass.com
PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Trail Festival Live Music
6:30-10:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center,
450 Fort Rd.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Travis Cyr and Friends (6:30
p.m.) and The Ghost of Paul Revere (8:00 p.m.) A celebration of community,
trails, lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and
take part in various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, and
racing. Cost: $10 donation requested for any adults over 21 years of age. Contact
Info: www.nordictrailfestival.com
Sunday,
July 23
FORT
FAIRFIELD: County Bluegrass Festival
9:00 a.m. at County Bluegrass, 119
West Limestone Rd.
Gospel Sing and Jam (9:00 a.m.). Performances by Zink
& Company (10:00 a.m.), Flatt Lonesome (11:00 a.m.), The LaClaires (12:30
p.m.), and Zink & Company (1:30 p.m.). Cost: $80/weekend, $15/Thursday,
$20/Friday, $25/Saturday, $20/Sunday. Contact Info: (207-227-6242) or www.countybluegrass.com
STOCKHOLM:
The Ghost of Paul Revere w/Travis Cyr
2:00 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant,
5 School St.
They played their first show together in 2011 at a
tiny bar in Portland, Maine. Now, they play across the nation, bringing
holler-folk into houses, bars, and music halls. They’ve shared the stage with
the Avett Brothers, The Travelin’ McCourys, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Local
songwriter Travis Cyr opens with a short performance and special guests. www.ghostofpaulrevere.com Contact Info:
(207-896-3196)
