AroostookLive: 7.7.17 edition
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
hardships of coastal living. Strings of Calamity open up the night at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Info: (207-896-3196)
ASHLAND:
Heath Bartley
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Route 11 Road House,
18 Main St.
Contact Info: (207-227-2396)
CARIBOU:
Guy & Andy
8:00 p.m. at The Warehouse Bar & Grill,
14 Evergreen Parkway.
Saturday,
July 8
ST.
FRANCIS: Family Fun Day
10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center.
Music by Centerline in the afternoon and evening.
Plus much more.
EASTON:
Easton Field Days Live Music
11:00 a.m. at Easton Elementary School,
173 Center Road.
Musical entertainment with “Tim the Tuneman” and
the Easton High School Band.
EASTON:
Easton Field Days Live Music
2:00 p.m. at Easton High School, 173
Center Road.
Nicole Sponberg, former member of “Selah,” in
concert. A love offering will be taken.
EASTON:
Easton Field Days Live Music
4:00-6:00 p.m. at Little School Community
Park, Station Road.
Community BBQ and Music in the Park. Hot dog,
chips, and a drink for $2. Bring your lawn chair!
EASTON:
Easton Field Days Live Music
6:00-9:00 p.m. at Easton Elementary School,
173 Center Road.
Heath Bartley live! Bring your lawn chairs or your
dancing shoes; request your favorite song! Concessions available. Donations
accepted.
STOCKHOLM:
Andrew Bailie w/Strings of Calamity
6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. at Eureka Hall
Restaurant, 5 School St.
Andrew Bailie is an American blues, funk and soul
guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is currently putting the finishing touches
on his debut solo record out in 2017. Strings of Calamity will open this show at
6:30 p.m. Contact Info: (207-896-3196)
MADAWASKA:
Jesse Waltman Benefit Bash
6:00-10:00 p.m. at Orchids Restaurant,
121 Fraser Ave.
Multiple acts, including “Palooza Band,” “Tennessee
Haze,” “Kindred,” “RoxxU,” and more! Food specials. Tickets are $5 and can be
purchased at the event. Orchids will be matching the ticket donation for every
person in attendance. Contact Info: (207-728-9232)
CARIBOU:
Meghan Clark
9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. at The Warehouse Bar
& Grill, 14 Evergreen Parkway.
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. Cost: $5 cover; proper ID required! Contact Info:
(207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com
HOULTON:
Lonnie-oke
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Downunder Sports Pub,
282 North St.
Lonnie serves up a hardy helping of karaoke. Contact
Info: (207- 532-9421)
Sunday,
July 9
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Frontier Heritage Hymn Sing
4:00 p.m. at Historic Friends’ Church,
Houlton Rd.
Come join us and raise your voice in song! Local
musicians and singers will join us and entertain with their wonderful talents. Contact
Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
Wednesday,
July 12
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Wednesday Evening Fiddlers
6:00 p.m. at Community Bandstand,
Main St.
Blending performers of all ages from both sides of
the border, these talented musicians always draw a crowd! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
Thursday,
July 13
PRESQUE
ISLE: Rocking on Riverside ft. No Pressure
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
MADAWASKA:
Music in the Park ft. ROXXU
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park.
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Brian and Doug from Common Crossing
6:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
Brian and Doug form a powerful duo with their
stripped down acoustic sound. These local favorites know how to get a party
started! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
HOULTON:
McGill’s Community Band & Books for Kids
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.
No cover, just bring proper ID! Contact Info:
(207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com
FORT
FAIRFIELD: French Toast
8:00 p.m. at Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Main Stage, Main St.
French Toast have generated a considerable
following in the County and beyond with their infectious take on classics new
and old. Bring your dancing shoes! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
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 bring proper ID! Contact Info:
(207-492-0869) or thewarehouse207@yahoo.com
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, which spans the generations; from Johnny Cash to Paul Simon to Dave
Matthews! Contact Info: www.fortfairfield.org/potatoblossom/maine-potato-blossom-festival-schedule-of-events
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
