King Memphis – Fri. March 5th
Portland’s best Rockabilly! for more info, go to www.kingmemphis.com
Tickets are only $5 at the door!
David Maxwell – Sat. March 6th
Tickets: $20 Showtime 8pm (doors at 7pm)
David Maxwell has amassed an enormous resume throughout the years playing piano with some of the greatest and well- known musicians in the blues. David plays many styles of blues, jazz and improvised music, but he is best known for his soulful virtuosity and unmatched ability to reach the heart of post-war Chicago Blues. Through his work, he has gained the respect of artists, critics and fans and has established a reputation as one of the finest blues pianists alive.
In the last decade , David has received over a half dozen WC Handy and Grammy nominations and a Grammy Award for recorded work, as well as Handy nominations for instrumental performance He has played with many of the greats including tours with Freddie King, Bonnie Raitt, James Cotton, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Rodgers, Charley Musselwhite, Johnny Adams and Ronnie Earl; and gigs with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Levon Helm, Jimmy Witherspoon, Lowell Fulsom, Junior Wells and many others. He has been involved in well over fifty recording sessions and can be found playing keys on many blues albums that have been released over the last 25 years. David backed up Keith Richards and Eric Clapton for Hubert Sumlin’s CD, “About Them Shoes” released in 2005.
“I don’t think anybody could be tighter playing the blues on the piano than David Maxwell. He plays the blues like it should be played. He plays the low-down, dirty, funky blues. He’s got it all together.”
John Lee Hooker
“Dave has always been one of the most amazing piano players I’ve ever heard. Maximum Blues Piano showcases all of his strengths and is a great ride.”
Bonnie Raitt
Midcoast School of Music Benefit Concert for Freeport Community Service – Food Pantry – Sunday, March 7th 5pm – 9pm
Midcoast School of Music invites you to enjoy the music of Student Ensemble Bands
Midcoast‘Takin’ it to the Streets’ & ‘Beatles’
What: Benefit Concert for Freeport Community Service- Food Pantry http://www.fcsmaine.org/
$5.00 Suggested Donation will be taken at the door
Sponsored by: MIDCOAST School of Music www.midcoastschoolofmusic.com
When: Sunday, March 7th from 5- 9pm Seating will be limited, so come early!
(5pm solo artists kick the night off- 5:15-6pm Thursday Beatles Ensemble 6-7pm Sunday Beatles Ensemble 7pm Takin’ it to the Streets Ensemble)
Friends & Family of all ages are welcome!
The Blues Dogz – Fri. March 12th
After a few months, The Blues Dogz will finally return to VENUE to fill up the dance floor and party! These guys always throw down with their rockin’ blues and more, so you don’t want to miss this one! only $5 at the door! 8pm
Denny Laine and Terry Sylvester – Sat. March 13th
Denny Laine of The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney and Wings and Terry Sylvester formerly of The Hollies!Yes! at VENUE! Tickets to see these Classic Rock legends in a small room are only $30. 8pm
From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010, Terry Sylvester-formerly of the Hollies -will Come Together with Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings and they’ll bring you their ” Abbey Road Memories” . Abbey Road Memories™ features a complete performance of the Beatles’ classic album, as well as other songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios from the likes of The Zombies, Manfred Mann, Peter and Gordon, Badfinger, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Stealer’s Wheel and more. Of course each artist plays their own hits in the show as well-so expect The Hollies’ “Bus Stop”, “He Ain’t Heavy” , “Carrie Anne”, and “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” as well a the classic Denny Laine lead on the Moody Blues smash “Go Now” as well as Wings smashes such as “Time to Hide”, “Live and Let Die”, and “Band on the Run”.
Buy Tickets NOW!
Benefit for Nick Curran – Sun. March 14th 5pm – 9pm
Maine Native Nick Curran was recently diagnosed with cancer. The following bands are coming together to raise money to help Nick get through this difficult time. More info TBA:
The Tonekings
Big Chief
Jimmy & the Soulcats
King Memphis
Pete Witham & the Cozmik Zombies
& many special guests!
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