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 Info: (207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com

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 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)

Thursday, July 27

PRESQUE ISLE: Rocking on Riverside ft. Brad Hutchinson Project
6:00–8:30 p.m. at the Public Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive.
Free concert every other Thursday! Venue may change due to inclement weather. Contact Info: www.presqueislepd.com

CARIBOU: Heath Bartley
7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill, 14 Evergreen Parkway.
No cover, just bring proper ID! Contact Info: (207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com

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 Café. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

CARIBOU: Ryan Cyr and Giraffe Attack
9:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill, 14 Evergreen Parkway.
Straight from the Portland area, this 3 piece rock n' roll band will put on an awesome show - don't miss it! Just a $5 cover & proper ID gets you in the door!
Contact Info: (207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 29

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
12:30-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell: 12:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Fireman Fred Show: 2:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell: 3:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Fireman Fred Show: 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Country Combo Jazz: 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

EASTON: Wednesday Evening Fiddlers
4:00-6:00 p.m. at Little School Community Park, 51 Station Rd.
This dedicated group of fiddlers from New Brunswick and Maine have been performing for 29years! Ranging in age from eight to eighty-seven, you will be thoroughly entertained by this talented group of musicians. Cost: FREE! In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside The Little School.

Sunday, July 30

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
12:30-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell: 12:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Fireman Fred Show: 2:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell: 3:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. 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. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

Monday, July 31

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
5:00-9:00 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. Cost: $1/person 7 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

Tuesday, August 1

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
5:00-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Fireman Fred Show: 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Heath Bartley Kids’ party: 6:00 p.m. in front of the Grandstand. Florida Sun Coast’s John Rinnell:  7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

Wednesday, August 2

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
5:00-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Fireman Fred Show: 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Wednesday Evening Fiddlers: 7:30 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

Wednesday, August 2

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
5:00-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Fireman Fred Show: 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Star City Syndicate: 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

Friday, August 4

MADAWASKA: Big Rick’s 2 Year Anniversary ft. Soul Shine
11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. at Big Rick's Burgers & Wings, 284 Main St.
Come on down and celebrate 2 years of incredible food service here in Madawaska. We will have specials all day and night, giveaways, and Soul Shine will be playing their debut gig for your entertainment enjoyment. Come celebrate with us and let us thank you for your continued business! Contact Info: (207-728-9098)

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
5:00-9:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Maine's own Nashville recording country artist Mark Gentle: 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

STOCKHOLM: 5j Barrow
7:30-10:30 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant, 5 School St.
Inspiration seeped through the windows of apartment 5J on Barrow Street looking out over the Hudson River in NYC’s Greenwich Village, where singer-songwriters Eryn Murman and Jason Hite soaked up the energy and passion of musicians, painters, poets and writers who created the Village vibe. Together, they paid tribute to those creative spirits and named their band 5j Barrow, writing music and lyrics with an Indie-folk sound, sometimes as a duo, and often picking up other musicians to create unique arrangements. www.5jbarrow.com Contact Info: (207-896-3196)

Saturday, August 5

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair Live Music
1:00-5:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Fair Grounds, 84 Mechanic St.
Heath Bartley: 1:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Fireman Fred Show: 2:00 p.m. on the Music Hall Stage. Cost: $8/person 13 and older. Heath Bartley: 1:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Music Tent. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)

STOCKHOLM: 5j Barrow
7:30-10:30 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant, 5 School St.
Inspiration seeped through the windows of apartment 5J on Barrow Street looking out over the Hudson River in NYC’s Greenwich Village, where singer-songwriters Eryn Murman and Jason Hite soaked up the energy and passion of musicians, painters, poets and writers who created the Village vibe. Together, they paid tribute to those creative spirits and named their band 5j Barrow, writing music and lyrics with an Indie-folk sound, sometimes as a duo, and often picking up other musicians to create unique arrangements. www.5jbarrow.com Contact Info: (207-896-3196)

Sunday, August 6

ISLAND FALLS: Summer Fest ft. Tim the Tuneman
2:00 p.m. at Island Falls Municipal Building, 30 Library St.

Parade at 1:00 p.m. Many other activities occurring from July 28-August 6. Cost: FREE! Contact Info: (207-463-2263)
Location: Aroostook County, ME, USA

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