VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

VenueBayside Bowl

Address58 Alder St., Portland

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

VenueRockland Schooner Race

AddressRockland

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

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VenueWoof. Play. Eat.

Address49 Northport Dr., Portland, Maine

VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueThe Conant Homestead

Address 89 Conant St, Westbrook, ME 04092

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VenueCadenza

Address5 Depot Street, Freeport, ME 04032

NotesThe Novel Jazz Septet will be in performance at the live music venue, Cadenza, in Freeport, ME on 10 July at 7PM. The Septet is celebrating 22 years of keeping the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn “alive and swinging.” Between them, Duke and Strays wrote several thousand compositions over their musical careers, two percent of which represent the well-known standards and 98% of which represent rarely heard gems. The Septet will perform standard tunes from the Ellington/Strayhorn repertoire plus newly-arranged compositions that they have unearthed from original recordings, as well as manuscripts from the Ellington Archives of the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of Congress, both in Washington D.C. Novel Jazz members have dusted these pieces off, rearranged them for the septet, and given them a 21st century sound, all of their own. Tickets are general admission and advanced discounted at $15 (+ ticket fee) for students, $30 (+ ticket fee) for all others or $35 at the door. For more information, call the Cadenza box office at 207-560-5300 or navigate your browser to https://www.cadenzafreeport.com/. To find out more about the band, navigate your browser to https://www.mainejazz.net/. Cadenza is located at 5 Depot Street, Freeport, ME 04032. Remember, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! So, swing-on over to Cadenza on 10 July for some classic jazz by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn!

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueArts in SoPo

Address50 Market St Suite 1, Portland, ME 04106

VenueSchool Street Coffee House

Address60 School St., Saco

VenuePortland Lobster Co.

AddressPortland

VenueDocks Seafood

Address15 Evans St., South Portland

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St., Biddeford

VenueLL Bean Concerts in the park

AddressFreeport

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueOxbow Brewing Beer Garden Oxford

Address420 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270

NotesWe've taken two of our passions, live music and old school professional wrestling, and mashed them together into one gloriously ridiculous night. On Friday, July 31, Skösh proudly presents GARDEN SLAM at Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, Maine. Throughout the night, Skösh and a cast of special guests will perform a series of musical "matches," pitting legendary artists and bands against each other in head to head battles. Beatles Vs. Stones? Micheal Jackson Vs. Prince? Sabbath Vs. Zeppelin? At Garden Slam, WE SETTLE THE BEEF! The twist? YOU decide the winners. Audience members will vote live after each matchup to crown each chamption. The night features two action-packed sets, culminating in the Royal "Ramble On Rumble" an all out Grateful Dead second set. 📍 Oxbow Beer Garden – Oxford, ME 📅 Friday, July 31 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM FREE SHOW, ALL AGES Is this idea a little out there? Absolutely. But as Hunter S. Thompson famously said, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Come grab a beer, cast your votes, and get in the ring with us for what promises to be one of the wildest, weirdest, and most interactive Skösh shows we've ever put together. Skösh Presents: Garden Slam at Oxbow Beer Garden

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

VenueLenny's

AddressWestbrook

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueHi-Fideltiy

Address200 Anderson St, Portland

Notesfeaturing Brad Terry and Jesse Herbert (clarinets), Michael Sabin (trombone), Peter Herman and Tony Gaboury (guitars), Bill Morrison (bass), Sheldon Perkins (drums)

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueAndy's Old Port pub

AddressCommercial Street, Portland,ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

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VenueSaco River Theatre

Address29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton, ME 04004

NotesExperience the Ultimate Musical Dialogue Between Two of Jazz’s Most Iconic Composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn! Their partnership was described by Ellington himself as two minds operating as one. Whether it is the rhythmic drive of an Ellington original or the impressionistic, classical beauty of a Strayhorn score, each note is designed to transport you to a world that is "beyond category". Join the Novel Jazz Septet at the Saco River Theatre on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 for an intimate afternoon matinee of discovery of these two legendary musicians, exploring the undiscovered dimensions of their brilliance—rich, complex, and as breathtaking today as it was half a century ago. You will step into the hidden vault of 20th-century American genius. While the world knows a fraction of their legendary catalog, 98% of the iconic Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn compositions remain a well-kept secret. The show starts at 3PM. The Saco River Theatre is located at 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton, ME. For more info, call 207-929-6473 or point your web browser to https://www.sacorivertheatre.org/ . Experience a mesmerizing journey through recently unearthed, rarely-heard, masterpieces, brought to life once more at the Saco River Theatre! Get your tickets early as seating is limited and tickets are going fast!

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

VenueGrand Central Wine Bar

Address256 Sebago Rd, Sebago, ME 04029

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueOpera House of Boothbay Harbor

Address 86 Townsend Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

NotesExperience the Ultimate Musical Dialogue Between Two of Jazz’s Most Iconic Composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! Their partnership was described by Ellington himself as two minds operating as one. Whether it is the rhythmic drive of an Ellington original or the impressionistic, classical beauty of a Strayhorn score, each note is designed to transport you to a world that is "beyond category". Join the Novel Jazz Septet at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, 21 August 2026 for an intimate evening of discovery of these two legendary musicians, exploring the undiscovered dimensions of their brilliance—rich, complex, and as breathtaking today as it was half a century ago. You will step into the hidden vault of 20th-century American genius. While the world knows a fraction of their legendary catalog, 98% of the iconic Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn compositions remain a well-kept secret. The show starts at 7:30PM. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is located at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME. For more info, call 207-633-5159 or point your web browser to https://boothbayoperahouse.com/ . Experience a mesmerizing journey through recently unearthed, rarely-heard masterpieces, brought to life once more at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! Don’t wait as tickets are limited and they are going fast!

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueCadenza

AddressFreeport

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VenueHardshore Distilling

Address53 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

VenueThe Brunswick

AddressOld Orchard Beach

VenueThe Barn at Vesta

Address424 Walnut Hill Rd., North Yarmouth

VenueCadenza

AddressFreeport

NotesA special afternoon with the iconic jazz clarinetist, Brad Terry and the extraordinary jazz guitarist, Peter Herman. Brad Terry is a jazz legend and Maine treasure. Brad's musical journey started more than 70 years ago when legendary band leader "King of Swing" Benny Goodman told his mother to buy Brad a clarinet. "I got three free lessons when I bought the instrument and almost immediately, I started playing this wonderful music called jazz. Undiagnosed ADD forced me to learn everything by ear; reading music was not an option. (Later I had three unproductive lessons with Benny )" It was raw luck that early on Brad started playing with Steve Swallow, Sam Brown & Wayne Wright; did concerts with Chuck Wayne & Joe Puma; sat in at the Celebrity Club and played multiple gigs with Buddy Tate & Buck Clayton. Later Brad sat in with Eddie Thompson and Major Holly and played for years with Eddie Thompson, even recording a CD with him. Brad won the Hennessy Cognac Jazz search in NYC with John Basile and recorded a whistling track with Roger Kellaway and Red Mitchell. Dizzy Gillespie visited for a week doing school programs and invited Brad to New York to play Cuban music with him at The Village Gate. Brad enjoyed a 25 year partnership with Joachim Mencel in Poland including lots of concerts and school programs and recording 3 CDs. (23 trips to Poland) While in Poland Brad recorded 2 CDs, 1 Gershwin and 1 Ellington, with Jarek Smietana. Brad's album with guitar legend and Maine native Lenny Breau, “Livingroom Tapes”, received 4 stars from Leonard Feather.

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenuePacifico

Address120 Main St., Suite 254, Saco

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueLincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenueThe Lincoln Hotel

Address17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME 04005

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueBlack Point Inn

Address510 Black Point Rd., Scarborough, ME

VenueLincoln Hotel

Address 17 Lincoln St, Biddeford, ME

VenuePaddy Murphy’s

Address26 Main St., Bangor

VenueTailgate Bar & Grill

Address61 Portland Rd., Gray, ME

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VenueBath Ale Works

Address681 Bath Rd., Wiscasset

VenueNo. 10 Eatery at WillowsAwake Winery

Address10 Leeds Junction Rd, Leeds