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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Jun
27
Sun
2021
VenueSoul Shine Farm
Address1535 Greenwood Rd., Greenwood, ME 04255
NotesBBQ & BLUES!!
Jul
1
Thu
2021
Contact
207-563-5717
VenueLakehurst Lodge
Address30 Lakehurst Lane, Unit 2, Damariscotta, ME 04543
NotesDirections
Maine Turnpike: Take Exit 52 (Falmouth) to I-95 North to Brunswick. Then follow US Route #1 North directions.
lakehurst-mapUS Route #1 North: Take Exit 28 (Coastal Route 1/Brunswkk).Stay on Route 1 through Bath,Wiscasset, and Newcastle. Take the Business Route 1 Exit.Travel north on Business US Route #1 through Damariscotta.Take a right onto Biscay Road (immediately after the Mc Donald’s). Drive 2 miles to the intersection of Biscay Road and Egypt Road. Tum left onto Egypt Road and proceed 1.5 miles.Turn right onto Lakehurst Lane following the road down the hill and through the woods to the camps.
US Route #1 South: Take the Business US Route #1 Exit toward Damariscotta. Turn left onto the Biscay Road, immediately before the McDonald,. Drive 2 miles to the intersection of Biscay Road and Egypt Road.Turn left onto Egypt Road and proceed 1.5 miles.Turn right onto Lakehurst Lane following the road down the hill and through the woods to the camps.
55 miles from Portland | 20 miles from Boothbay Harbor | 37 miles from Augusta
28 miles from Rockland | 25 miles from Camden | 100 miles from Bar Harbor
Jul
2
Fri
2021
Contact
(207) 233-9719
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VenueFore River Brewing
Address45 Huntress Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
NotesGreat outside yard area, Food Trucks, and Beer
Jul
3
Sat
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueBoothbay Railway Village
Address586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
Jul
7
Wed
2021
Jul 7 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Jul
9
Fri
2021
Jul 9 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Contact
207 594 7500
VenueTrackside Station
Address4 Union St, Rockland, ME 04841
Noteshttps://badaddy.com/
Jul
10
Sat
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueRachel's On the Green
Address60 Val Halla Rd Cumberland, ME 04021
Contact
(207) 824-1264
VenueSteam Mill Brewing
Address7 Mechanic St, Bethel, ME 04217
Jul 10 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Jul
11
Sun
2021
Contact
207 345 3211
VenueThe Silver Spur
Address272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
NotesPORTLAND, Maine — Frank Coffin, a bassist who seemed to play with everyone under Maine’s musical sun, died Friday after a recent cancer diagnosis. Coffin was 65.
A planned tribute concert at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls on Sunday, organized by friends and fans to help with Coffin’s medical bills, will go on. Instead of a tribute show though, with Coffin in attendance, it will be a memorial to one of the state’s most respected country music stalwarts.
“My heart is broken,” said Maine guitar legend Denny Breau, a co-organizer of the event. “The hardest thing is not being able to say goodbye.”
Breau met Coffin in the 1970s and they started playing regular gigs together in the 1980s. Hundreds — possibly thousands — of gigs later, Breau knew Coffin as well as anyone.
“He was a wonderful man with an even keel,” Breau said. “He never got upset and we never had one cross word in all these years — and that’s unusual for musicians.”
With his dark, rose-tinted glasses, wry beard and trucker’s cap often perched high on his head, Coffin was an enigmatic stage presence who oozed cool, along with quiet confidence.
Offstage, Breau said Coffin was kind, with a dry sense of humor. As a bass player, he was unmatched, steady and tasteful.
“He was a rock. He never overplayed,” Breau said. “He knew what went where and layed down a groove you could drive a truck through.”
In addition to playing with Breau, Coffin played in a host of bands over the years such as Taste, Malinda Liberty and the Grownups and the Hurricane Mountain Band.
“And, of course, he sat in with everybody,” Breau said, “like, hundreds of bands.”
Coffin was born in Rumford in 1955 and lived in Auburn for many years with music and life partner Liberty. The couple were together for 46 years.
Liberty gained statewide fame in 1986 with the perennial seasonal gem, the “Maine Christmas Song.” As always, Coffin was by her side, playing bass on the track.
Liberty first met him in 1976, when putting one of her first bands together.
“Everybody said I had to get Frank Coffin, so I did,” Liberty said.
A year later, they were an official couple.
“He was quiet and handsome and humble,” she said, “And he loved music as much as I did — and he treated me really great.”
Coffin then became a second father to Liberty’s two daughters, then 3 and 8 years old.
“He loved us like his own,” Nicole Latourneau said. “We never called him Frank. To us, he was always Papa.”
Later, Coffin also became an enthusiastic grandfather of three, writing personalized children’s books for each of them.
While working as a musician by night and on the weekends, Coffin also had a 20-year, steady job at Musician’s First Choice, a music store in Augusta, where he especially took pride in helping customers pick out their first instruments.
Coffin’s laid back, friendly demeanor made him a natural salesman, said store owner Steve Beaulieu.
“We had so much fun here,” Beaulieu said. “Over the last 25 years, I probably spent more time with Frankie than my wife — and we never had an argument.”
Beaulieu said he knows exactly what he’ll miss most about Coffin. “His heart. He was the sweetest guy ever, my best friend,” he said.
As word of Coffin’s death spread around social media on Friday, over a hundred stunned tribute posts appeared in just a few hours.
“Frank was a pro’s pro, and as cool as it gets,” said Tim Emery, a guitar slinger and co-owner of Buckdancer’s Choice Music Co. in Portland.
“He wasn’t my friend,” Wesley Littlefield said. “He was everyone’s friend.”
“Through Frank, I took note that less can be more,” Steve Mercier said.
“You were the foundation of every band you were in,” said Maine country musician DeeDee Allen, who also owns the Silver Spur.
Originally, Liberty was going to sing at Sunday’s show but she’s canceled those plans. It would be too difficult, she said. But she hopes everyone else comes to sing and play and remember Coffin.
“He was the leader of the band,” Liberty said, “and I know he wants us all to keep playing.”
The Frank Coffin concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. at The Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. in Mechanic Falls. Admission is $10, BYOB.
Jul
13
Tue
2021
VenueGorham Parks and Rec Gazebo
Address75 South St., Gorham ME
NotesAll concerts will be held at the Gazebo on the Municipal Center lawn, 75 South St
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Bring a picnic, a blanket or chair, and enjoy the show!
Parking available along South St or Gorham Municipal Parking lot off of Ball Park Rd
Should we have rain on a Tuesday night , the concert MAY be moved inside to Shaw Gym. Watch our facebook and website for details.
Jul
17
Sat
2021
Contact
VenueThe Farmhouse Beer Garden
Address926 Farmington Falls Rd, Farmington, ME 04938
Venue1800 Club
Address34 Court St Auburn, ME 04210
Jul
18
Sun
2021
Contact
(207) 233-9719
Facebook
VenueFore River Brewing
Address45 Huntress Ave South Portland, ME 04106
NotesRain or Shine Big Back Yard / Food Truck / Great Beer
Jul
20
Tue
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueAuburn Recreation Department
Address48 Pettengill Park Rd, Auburn, Maine 04210
VenueBradley Park, Fryeburg Maine
Address488 Main St, Fryeburg ME
Jul
22
Thu
2021
VenueWinslow Memorial Park
AddressStaples Point Rd, Freeport, ME 0403
Jul
24
Sat
2021
Contact
207 591 4185
VenueFrog & Turtle
Address3 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2201
Notes3 acts TBD
5pm start.
It's a Cigar Box Guitar Festival. .
Still in the organizing stages.
I'll update when I know more like ticket prices etc
Jul
25
Sun
2021
Jul 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
VenueMoosehead Music Festival
Address15 Lower Lincoln Street ,Moosehead Aero Marine, Greenville, ME 04441
VenueMoosehead Music Festival
Address15 Lower Lincoln Street ,Moosehead Aero Marine, Greenville, ME 04441
Contact
VenueMoosehead Music Festival
Address15 Lower Lincoln Street ,Moosehead Aero Marine, Greenville, ME 04441
NotesMoosehead Music Festival
July 23-25, 2021
The Moosehead Music Festival 2021 is a multi-day event, July 23-25, in Greenville, Maine. It will showcase the performances of eight high-performing, Maine-based “Americana Bands.” On the 24th and 25th, bands will play outside, along the shores of Moosehead Lake. At night, local establishments will feature bands and local musicians.
Performances by The Don Campbell Band, David Mallett, The Mallett Brothers Band, The Boneheads, Denny Breau, Bishop Avenue, Black Cat Road, and Chris Poulson and The Social Club will be featured at the open air, lakefront venue. Artists expected to perform at local establishments include Double Entendre and other notable performers.
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueThe Lakeshore House
Address8 Twnney Hill Rd. Monson Maine. 04464
VenueMoosehead Music Festival
Address15 Lower Lincoln Street ,Moosehead Aero Marine, Greenville, ME 04441
Jul
28
Wed
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueLinekin Bay Resort
Address92 Wall Point Rd. Boothbay Harbor Maine. 04538
Jul
30
Fri
2021
VenueKennedy Park - LA ART WALK
Address120 Park St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Aug
3
Tue
2021
Contact
VenueGorham Parks and Rec Gazebo
Address75 South St., Gorham ME
NotesAll concerts will be held at the Gazebo on the Municipal Center lawn, 75 South St 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bring a picnic, a blanket or chair, and enjoy the show! Parking available along South St or Gorham Municipal Parking lot off of Ball Park Rd Should we have rain on a Tuesday night , the concert MAY be moved inside to Shaw Gym. Watch our facebook and website for details.
Aug
6
Fri
2021
Contact
(207) 233-9719
Facebook
VenueFore River Brewing
Address45 Huntress Ave South Portland, ME 04106
NotesFun outside yard area to enjoy some Blues, Brews and Food Truck
Aug
7
Sat
2021
Contact
(207) 342-5549
VenueSearsmont Town Library
AddressMain St N., Searsmont, ME 04973
NotesHere is the summer 2021 Live OUTSIDE the Library lineup:
MAY 29 - The Pinwheel Brothers (Acoustic Americana)
JUNE 19 - The Blues Prophets (Chicago Blues)
JULY 24 - Shirt Tail Kin (Alt Country Rock)
AUG 7 - The Juke Joint Devils (Jump & Swing Blues)
AUG 21 - Scott Ainslie (Blues Musician, Historian & Educator)
SEPT 4 - The Barn Dance Band (Old Time Country & Downeast Fiddlin')
-We will be following Covid-19 protocols for outdoor gatherings which includes physical distancing between folks.
-Registration is REQUIRED: send contact info and number of party to: searsmont.town.library@gmail.com
-All concerts begin at 4pm.
-Free admission (of course!) - bring your own chair/blanket.
-Shine ONLY. Rain date will be the day after (Sunday).
Contact
(207) 233-9719
Facebook
VenueFore River Brewing
Address45 Huntress Ave South Portland, ME 04106
NotesCome catch Ryan Halliburton and Duane Asdourian and enjoy a brew & Food Truck
Aug
8
Sun
2021
Contact
VenueLost Valley
Address200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn, ME 04210
NotesThis is a Celebration of Life for Wally (Dana Thompson) on Aug 8th, 1-4 PM at Lost Valley in Auburn.
Please RSVP by July 26th to Cindy at camorey51@gmail.com
Event will be outside with a cash bar in the pub area.
Aug
9
Mon
2021
Aug 9 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Contact
(207) 781-5253
VenueFalmouth Maine Concerts in The Park
AddressFalmouth, ME
Notesat gazebo behind Falmouth Walmart
Aug
13
Fri
2021
VenueFriendship Park
AddressOld Alfred Rd., Waterboro, ME
Aug
15
Sun
2021
Contact
VenueMorning Glory Parking Lot, 60 Maine St
Address60 Maine St.Brunswick, ME
Notes148 Main St., Brunswick, ME
(Delta Knights actually perform in Morning Glory Parking Lot,
60 Maine St.)
Tickets are $16.00. For tickets and further information, please visit The Local (thelocalme.com).
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueNewagen Seaside Inn
Address60 Newagen Colony Rd. Southport Maine. 04576
Contact
207-474-2947
VenueSkowhegan Fair
Address33 Constitution Avenue Skowhegan Maine
Aug
21
Sat
2021
Aug 21 @ 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Contact
207 937 2020
VenueY Knot Restaurant and Bar
Address8 Heath St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
NotesContinental Shakedown is opening for a Tom Petty tribute band named Runnin Down a Dream
Aug
22
Sun
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueLinekin Bay Resort
Address92 Wall Point Rd. Boothbay Harbor Maine 04538
Contact
207 371 7000
VenueBurano's Wood-Fired Pizzeria BATH
Address128 Front St, Bath, ME 04530
Aug
26
Thu
2021
Aug 26 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VenueWestbrook Summer Concert Series Frog & Turtle
AddressVallee Square Outside Dining Park
Aug
27
Fri
2021
Contact
(207) 242-2560
Facebook
VenueThe Stress Free Moose
Address65 Prithim Ave Greenville Maine 04441
Sep
1
Wed
2021
VenueVallee Square
AddressWestbrook
Sep
3
Fri
2021
Contact
(207) 233-9719
Facebook
VenueFore River Brewing
Address45 Huntress Ave South Portland, ME 04106
NotesFall time Blues at it's best
Sep
4
Sat
2021
VenueRaymond village community church - Arts Alliance
Address 27 main st., Raymond, ME 04071