AroostookLive: 8.4.17 edition
weekend
411: 1) Soul Shine plays their debut gig at Big Rick’s in
Madawaska. 2) 5j Barrow plays two gigs at Eureka Hall in Stockholm. 3) Three acts
(Travis Cyr, Chris Ross & The North, and The Brad Hutchinson Project) hit
the stage at Northern Maine Brewing Company in Caribou. Plus lots more!
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.
Fireman Fred Show: 5:00 p.m. on the Music Hall
Stage. 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)
PRESQUE
ISLE: Travis Cyr
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Copper’s Lounge,
436 Main Street.
Contact Info: (207-768-5321)
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)
CARIBOU:
Brad & Cory
7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Par & Grill Restaurant,
118 Bennett Drive.
Contact Info: (207-492-0988)
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)
CARIBOU:
Guy & Andy
8:00 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
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. Heath Bartley: 1:00 p.m.
in the Outdoor Music Tent. 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)
OAKFIELD:
Terry Levesque & Friends
2:00-3:00 p.m. at Oakfield Baptist Church,
72 Ridge Rd.
Ice cream social to follow; all are welcome. Cost
FREE! Contact Info: (207-757-8266)
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)
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,
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)
NEW
LIMERICK: Paula & Emma Dunn
6:00 p.m. at County Road Baptist Church,
1643 County Rd.
Contact Info: (207-532-3381)
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.
MADAWASKA:
40th Annual Acadian Festival Live Music ft. Poutine Palooza
8:30-11:00 p.m. at Acadian Festival Stage,
Main St.
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.
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. Sound Friendships
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
Friday,
August 18
LIMESTONE:
Ernie Couch Revival Concert
6:00
p.m. at United Methodist Church
Nashville duo Ernie & Jason Couch bring an
exciting mixture of 20th century gospel classics and originals to town. Known
across the United States and Canada for their live music, good humor, and
genuine spirit, this duo has been traveling the road for almost three decades,
presenting a professional evening of music. Besides a Grammy nomination, having
a number of songs in the gospel charts both here and abroad, Ernie and Jason
have recorded with such greats as: George Beverly Shea, Jake Hess, George
Jones, Petra, James Earl Jones, Patti Page and Dallas Holm to name a few. www.erniecouchandrevival.com
Pot-luck dinner: 6:00 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Free-will offering will help
support the music and ministry of Ernie and Jason.
STOCKHOLM:
The Dupont Brothers & Hollar General
7:00 p.m. at Eureka Hall Restaurant, 5
School St.
The Dupont Brothers: Two brothers living on the
indie circuit, driving around sharing their stories through songwriting. That’s
life for Sam and Zack DuPont. Based out of Burlington, VT the sibling
indie-folk-rock duo has kept busy on the road since 2013. Hollar General: There
is nothing ordinary about this music, as it touches so many aspects of
extraordinary style and substance. Is it alternative Americana? Avant-garde
chamber folk? Old, weird, and hipless? Yup—all of the above.” The Noise, Boston.
Contact Info: (207-896-3196)
Saturday, August 19
PORTAGE
LAKE: Whoopie Pie Festival Live Music ft. Brian & Doug
12:00-2:00 p.m. at Town Office of Portage
Lake, 20 School Street.
Various vendors will be selling whoopie pies and
other wares. Admission is free. Vendors will be selling samples of their
Whoopie Pies for .25/ea. Music entertainment by Brian Mosher & Doug
Cronkite from Common Crossing from. Games and bounce house for the kids. Contact
Info: (207-435-4361)
PATTEN:
Student Fundraiser BBQ ft. Brad Hutchinson Project
6:00-9:0 p.m. at Mt. Chase Lodge, 1517
Shin Pond Rd.
Time to raise a little money for the students of
our community! Come pay us a visit for a fun BBQ dinner and a live waterfront
concert by the Brad Hutchinson Project. Jam out, enjoy the view and play some
cornhole with your friends. Cost: $15/person for dinner. All proceeds donated
directly to help local students enjoy outdoor experiences in the Katahdin
Region. Life happens outside! Contact Info: Eryn Schmidt eschmidt@rsu50.org
Thursday,
August 24
MADAWASKA:
Music in the Park ft. Palooza Band
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
PRESQUE
ISLE: Rocking on Riverside ft. Powerage
6:00-8:30 p.m. at Presque Isle Main Street.
Some things get better every year and the Balloon
Fest Street Fair is one of these events. As always, this event will be held on
Main Street, thanks to partnerships with the Elks, the Balloon Fest Committee
and the Chamber! Free concert featuring Powerage, an AC/DC tribute band. Also
vendors, kids games, food and more!
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
