Art by Grego Anderson
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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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Jul
3
Sun
2022
VenueBath Heritage Days
AddressBath
Aug
6
Sat
2022
Contact
VenueVallée Square
AddressWestbrook, ME
NotesDiscover Downtown Westbrook is pleased to announce the addition of The Macisso Family Music Festival. This will be an addition to the very popular Vallee Square Concert Series.
Keep reading to learn more about the Macisso family and this great event!
Who is the Macisso Family?
The Macisso family is arguably one of Westbrook’s most extraordinary and significant musical families. Marc, Tommy, and Jimmy have all made tremendous contributions to the world of music.
Each has been a solid foundation in branding Westbrook as Maine’s music city. The Macisso Family Music Festival will showcase the rich history of musicians from Westbrook and its influence on our town.
Rudy Vallee, Don Doane, Billie Gouzie, Peter Albert, Al Hawks, Steve Noyes, Bess Jacques, the Macisso brothers, and many more talented players have put Westbrook on the map for having the best musicians. Having this incredible foundation will only continue to pave the way for more talented musicians coming out of Westbrook for years to come!
What is the Macisso Family Music Festival?
This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6th! Make sure to mark your calendars for this can’t miss event! The Macisso Family Music Festival will showcase many Westbrook musicians.
In addition to hearing fantastic local musicians, you’ll also have the opportunity to see several influential people recognized with official awards. There will even be an open jam available to musicians in the area who want to contribute and make music!
As always, Discover Downtown Westbrook is working hard to make our vision of “embracing the downtown” a reality. One great way to do this is by making music the star! Our goal with the Macisso Family Music Festival is to celebrate the historical music legacy of our city.
Celebrating Our Historical Greats!
One of the most well-known stars from Westbrook is none other than Rudy Vallee. After all, if you know of Rudy Vallee Square, you may already know about his incredible legacy and star power.
About Rudy Vallee
The family moved to Westbrook, Maine, outside Portland, during Rudy’s childhood. He took immediately to a snare drum his family gave him when he was 11 years old.
After learning the snare drum, he soon taught himself piano and clarinet in between school, worked at the family pharmacy, and performed drum duties in his high school band. Back in Maine in 1925, Vallee landed a job in the resort town of Old Orchard Beach that involved singing and playing saxophone.
Frustrated by the problem of being heard in the large dance halls in which he appeared, Vallee unscrewed the bell from his baritone saxophone and used it as a megaphone when he sang.
About Al Hawkes
Another incredible Westbrook native is Al Hawkes. His contributions to country and bluegrass are extraordinary!
Al Hawkes, a bluegrass and country music pioneer from Westbrook, once advised Chet Atkins on making better recordings and helped integrate bluegrass music. He was considered country music royalty, a singer and songwriter with a good voice and a friendly personality who could also play the guitar and mandolin.
The International Bluegrass Museum in Kentucky recognized Hawkes for his pioneering work. He is a member of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame.
Discover Downtown Westbrook is proud to bring the Macisso Family Music Festival to Westbrook this summer. If you are a Westbrook musician and would like to play, please reach out to James Tranchemontagne at james@thefrogandturtle.com
We hope to see you all there during this fantastic event, either playing music or listening along with our talented musicians!
Contact
VenueMacisso Family Music Festival
AddressVallée Square, Westbrook
Jam Run ByJames Tranchemontagne
NotesSheldon Perkins on drums, Scott Morrison on bass, Andy Argondizza on guitar, and Bess Jacques on keyboard
Aug
7
Sun
2022
Contact
207-236-7963
VenueCamden Snow Bowl
Address20 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Sep
10
Sat
2022
VenueThe Fly In on Moosehead Lake
AddressGreenville, ME
Contact
207-772-5483
VenueThe Dogfish Company
Address128 Free Street, Portland, ME
Sep
23
Fri
2022
VenueBurano's Pizza Hallowell
AddressHallowell
Oct
8
Sat
2022
Contact
207 342 2337
VenueThreshers Brewing Co
Address22 Main Street, Building 3B, Searsmont, ME
Nov
25
Fri
2022
Contact
(207) 805-0134
VenuePortland House of Music
Address25 Temple St., Portland, ME 04101
Nov
26
Sat
2022
Contact
(207) 805-0134
VenuePortland House of Music
Address25 Temple St., Portland, ME 04101
May
16
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
May
30
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Jun
6
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Jun
9
Fri
2023
VenueHydeout at The Wharf
AddressAugusta
Jun
20
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Jul
18
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Aug
1
Tue
2023
Contact
Venue1920s Kennebunkport Summer Lawn Party
AddressWhite Columns 8 Maine Street Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Noteshe Kennebunkport Historical Society presents “1920s: A Lawn Party” at White Columns. Join us for live 1920s inspired music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live auction! Proper 1920s themed dress is preferred. Need outfit suggestions?
https://kporths.com/1920s-party-accessories/
Aug
15
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Aug
29
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sep
5
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sep
15
Fri
2023
VenueOne Longfellow Square
Address181 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
NotesFunkationland is a Portland based group of 12 of the best musicians in Maine. Playing music of groups such as Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and many more, Funkationland bring this style of music to Portland for one night only. The group boasts 6 horns (2 trumpets, trombone, Alto, tenor and Bari Sax), 6 rhythms players (2 guitarists, Keyboards, Bass, Drums and Latin Percussion) as well as loads of vocals which will literally “fill up One Longfellow Square” with horn based funk music.
Sep
19
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Oct
3
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Oct
13
Fri
2023
VenueBlue
AddressPortland
Oct
17
Tue
2023
VenueBlack Point Inn
Address510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
NotesScarborough Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Oct
19
Sat
2024
Contact
(207) 774-4111
VenueBlue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
Jan
9
Thu
2025
VenueBlue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
Time NotesJam every 2nd Thursday
Jam Run ByCumberland Crossing - Erica Kingston (bass) Bill Holden (dobro, vocals) Ronnie Gallant (guitar, vocals) Taylor Smith (mandolin, vocals
NotesCUMBERLAND CROSSING kicks off with a short set of contemporary bluegrass and then opens up the stage for a good ol' fashioned BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION
Jan
15
Wed
2025
VenuePatten Free Library
Address33 Summer Street, Bath
Mar
2
Sun
2025
Mar 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Apr
11
Fri
2025
Contact
207-370-0805
VenueFogtown Brewing
Address25 Pine St., Ellsworth
Apr
12
Sat
2025
Contact
(207) 657-7973
VenueTAILGATE BAR & GRILL
Address61 Portland Road in Gray, Maine 04039
May
24
Sat
2025
VenueMast Landing Brewing Co. - Westbrook Taproom
Address 920 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Contact
(207) 989-3300
VenueHigh Tide
Address5 S Main St., Brewer
May
27
Tue
2025
VenueTuesday Tunes at the Captain Smith Hall
Address22 Church Rd, Readfield, ME 04355
Nov
6
Thu
2025
Contact
207 772 4893
VenueWoodfords Club
Address179 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103
Nov
15
Sat
2025
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VenueThe Skowhegan
Address7 Island Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Dec
19
Fri
2025
Dec 19 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Contact
207 975 6490
VenueThe Waldo Theatre
Address916 Main St., Waldoboro
Feb
6
Fri
2026
VenueOne Longfellow Square
Address181 State St., Portland
Feb
21
Sat
2026
VenueFast Breaks
AddressLewiston, Me 04240
May
22
Fri
2026
VenuePortland Lobster Co.
AddressPortland
May
25
Mon
2026
Venue Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club,
Address135 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH
Jul
10
Fri
2026
VenueThe Conant Homestead
Address 89 Conant St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Jul
18
Sat
2026
VenueThe Lincoln Hotel
Address17 Lincoln St., Biddeford
Aug
21
Fri
2026
VenueGrand Central Wine Bar
Address256 Sebago Rd, Sebago, ME 04029
Sep
20
Sun
2026
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.