AroostookLive: 7.28.17 edition
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 Café. 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 Sports Pub,
282 North St.
Contact Info: (207- 532-9421)
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!
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)
Thursday,
August 3
MADAWASKA:
Music in the Park ft. Dick Marston
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, corner
of St. Thomas Street and 12th Avenue. Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com/music-in-the-park---beach-bash
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
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. Contact Info: (207-764-1884)
CARIBOU:
Northern Maine Brewing Co. BBQ & Beer Festival Live Music
1:00-10:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Brewing Co.
Outdoor Events Center, 22 Main St.
Performances by Travis Cyr, Chris Ross and The
North, and The Brad Hutchinson Project. Delicious BBQ, beer, fun bands, all for
a great cause: Brian's Ride cancer support. Cost: $20/person. Tickets outlets: NMBC,
CS Management, Aroostook Savings and Loan, Caribou One Stop, Fort Fairfield
Irving, Bob's Service, Sleepers, Trader Joe's Outpost. Contact Info: (207-492-2185)
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)
VAN
BUREN: Family Fest Street Dance ft. Turning Point
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Bottomz Up Bar &
Grill, 80 Main Street.
Must be at least 21 years old with proper ID to be admitted
into the Blocked Area. Tables will be set up near the band area for anyone
wanting to listen to the music. Contact Info: (207-868-5224)
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)
Monday,
August 7
SAINT
AGATHA: JERRY T and BOYS
6:30-10:30 p.m. at Lakeview Restaurant,
9 Lakeview Drive.
JERRY T and BOYS will be playing on the Lakeview
Patio. Stop by and say hi! No cover charge, just bring proper ID. Contact Info:
(207-543-6331)
Thursday,
August 10
PRESQUE
ISLE: Rocking on Riverside ft. Rock Dox
6:00-8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park Pavilion,
Riverside Drive.
Free concert, vendors, food and more! Sign up to be
a vendor. Brought to you by Griffeth Honda and the Maine Honda Dealers, and Presque
Isle Downtown Revitalization. Contact Info: Kim Smith (207-760-2722)
MADAWASKA:
Music in the Park ft. ROXXU
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, corner
of St. Thomas Street and 12th Avenue. Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com/music-in-the-park---beach-bash
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
Friday,
August 11
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music at the Senior Picnic
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Madawaska
Multi-Purpose Building, 160 7th Avenue.
Traditional Acadian music by La Famille LeBlanc,
plus lunch! Cost: $4/person. Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music ft. La Famille LeBlanc
8:00-11:00 p.m. at Madawaska American Legion,
353 Main Street.
Traditional Acadian music. Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music ft. Poutine Palooza
8:30-11:00 p.m. at Acadian Festival Stage,
Main St.
Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music ft. Bad Mother Boogie
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at The County Connection,
284 Main St.
Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
Saturday,
August 12
LILLE:
Blues with Dan Morin
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Musée Culturel du
Mont-Carmel, 994 Main Street
From Florida to Maine, an afternoon with
singer/songwriter Dan Morin, eclectic mix of blues, Americana, and musical
anecdotes. Contact Info: www.museeculturel.org
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music
4:00 p.m. at Madawaska High School Cafeteria,
135 7th Avenue
Traditional Acadian music by La Famille LeBlanc.
Traditional Acadian dinner by Mike Corbin. Cost: $15/adult, $8/child. Contact
Info: www.acadianfestival.com
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music ft. Silver Arrow Band
7:00 p.m. at Madawaska Multi-Purpose Building,
160 7th Avenue.
The Silver Arrows are a premium 3-14 piece band
specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and
private functions, mostly in Manhattan, New York, Long Island, New Jersey and
Boston, but we travel around the world. We pride ourselves on having a
"cooler-than-average" song list that is never cheesy, and focuses
squarely on filling your dance floor. With the Silver Arrows you'll get the
best musicians in the country, playing your favorite music. Cost: $5/person.
Fireworks after the show. www.silverarrowband.com.
Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
Sunday,
August 13
LILLE:
Fiddling Master Gus La Casse
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Musée Culturel du
Mont-Carmel, 994 Main Street
Gus will be performing folk fiddle tunes from many
cultures. Gus is highly proficient and has the energy of youth. Contact Info: www.museeculturel.org
Thursday,
August 17
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music
3:30-5:50 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, corner
of St. Thomas Street and 12th Avenue.
Celebrate National Acadian Day with live performances
by Ukele-Roger Damboise & Friends (3:30 p.m.), Gus La Casse & Friends
(4:00 p.m.), Melanie Dorice Saucier (4:30 p.m.), and more! Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
MADAWASKA:
Music in the Park ft. Dick Marston
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, corner
of St. Thomas Street and 12th Avenue. Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com/music-in-the-park---beach-bash
STOCKHOLM:
October Gold
6:30-9:30 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant,
5 School St.
An acoustic alt-folk duo based out of Montreal, October
Gold is the collaboration of singer/songwriter Kit Soden and violinist Aliza
Thibodeau. This marriage of folksy roots and classical sensibilities has
created a unique sound that has been described as "painting your
imagination with song." Kit plays a Larrivée D-02 guitar; Aliza plays a
200-year old violin of unknown origin. Contact Info: (207-896-3196)
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
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music
7:00-10:00 p.m. at Madawaska High School
Cafeteria, 135 7th Avenue.
Celebrate National Acadian Day with live performances
by Chanteur Acadian (7:30 p.m.), Gus La Casse & Friends (8:00 p.m.), Melanie
Dorice Saucier (8:30 p.m.), Isabelle Pelletier & Ariane Richard (9:00
p.m.), and Josee Vachon & Patrick Ross and more! Contact Info: www.acadianfestival.com
