Art by Grego Anderson
www.mojohand.com
grego@mojohand.com
Supporting Maine Musicians that perform Blues, Roots, Swamp Rock, Funk, Jazz, Americana, Bluegrass & Rockabilly.
Musicians & Venues please send Gigs by Tuesday for inclusion.
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Oct
21
Wed
2026
Contact
VenueBPM Blue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
NotesBess Jacques & The Strays perform an eclectic mix of originals and standards, ranging in style from jazz to Americana to faux-tango-pop. With Tracy McMullen on saxophone, Jan van Voorst van Beest on drums, and for this night special guest Robben Harris on bass.
Oct
22
Thu
2026
VenueCliff House Maine
Address591 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Oct 22 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Oct
24
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101
Notes(Bess Jacques, Vanessa Jones, Michael Krapovicky, & Chas Lester
Oct
29
Thu
2026
VenueCliff House Maine
Address591 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Oct 29 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Nov
5
Thu
2026
Nov 5 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Nov
7
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Nov
12
Thu
2026
Nov 12 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Nov
19
Thu
2026
Nov 19 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Nov
21
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Nov
26
Thu
2026
Nov 26 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Nov
28
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Contact
207.560.5300
VenueCadenza
Address5 Depot Street, Freeport, ME 04032
NotesPianist/vocalist Bess Jacques and trombonist Barney Balch, two leaders of their own respective Maine bands, join forces in their new jazz duo collaboration, Bone & Ivory, to perform a mix of rich, timeless, classic jazz from the Great American Songbook.
Bess Jacques is a Maine-based pianist, singer, and songwriter, performing regularly in the greater Portland area. Her music spans jazz, singer-songwriter, and pop styles, combining vintage standards with fresh originals. Earlier in 2025 her band, Bess Jacques and the Strays, released its first album, Anthems for Lily Briscoe.
Barney Balch is a trombonist from mid-coast Maine who leads the Novel Jazz Septet, a tribute band to jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The Novel Jazz Septet focuses on original historic manuscripts by these composers, as well as vintage recordings, which they dust off, re-arrange for seven pieces, and bring back to life. The combination of Jacques’ beautiful alto voice and superb piano voicings, along with the smooth, mellow sound of Balch’s trombone, makes for an exploration of the music that is both elegant and vibrant.
Dec
3
Thu
2026
Dec 3 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Dec
5
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Dec 5 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Contact
VenueCorner Point Brewing Company
Address1 Rochester St, Berwick, ME 03901
Contact
VenueCadenza
Address5 Depot Street, Freeport, ME 04032
NotesIf you have questions or comments about Cadenza, please feel free to contact Matt Fogg at foggmatthew@gmail.com or Alan Mooney at halanmooney@gmail.com.
Dec
10
Thu
2026
Dec 10 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Dec
17
Thu
2026
Dec 17 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Dec
19
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Dec
24
Thu
2026
Dec 24 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Dec
31
Thu
2026
Dec 31 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Jan
2
Sat
2027
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Jan
7
Thu
2027
Jan 7 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Jan
14
Thu
2027
Jan 14 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Jan
16
Sat
2027
Contact
(207) 353-6069
Facebook
VenueRailroad Pub
Address697 Lisbon St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
NotesALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE JAM HAPPENING
Hosted by either Billy Baird or the Mad Captain Kevin Kimball
Jan
21
Thu
2027
Jan 21 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME
Jan
28
Thu
2027
Jan 28 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address9 Tenney Hill Rd. Monson Maine 04464
VenuePaddy Murphy’s
Address26 Main St., Bangor
VenueTailgate Bar & Grill
Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME