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* OPEN ROUNDS AT BLUEOPEN ROUNDS AT BLUE

Time: 7:30 pm

OPEN In the Round hosted by Shanna Underwood: It's a Singer/Songwriter's Jam Session! Three musicians will share the stage for a couple rounds and different musicians will be alternated in. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT! We will have a featured musician/band who will perform a 45min. set half way through the night.
* Brian PatricksBrian Patricks

Time: 8:00 pm

Brian intertwines finger style rhythmic guitar playing into his creations of original folk and blues along with a selection of some of the great traditional and contemporary folk, blues, light rock and rock artists that have entertained audiences for years. Brian may also delight you with an instrumental guitar solo. One minute he may throw at you a fine classical or flamenco piece or break out into a smokey blues finger pickin' melody.

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* Lindsay Straw & Owen MarshallLindsay Straw & Owen Marshall

Time: 7:30 pm

A native Montanan and a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Lindsay is a bright young star in the Irish music world. She brings a lovely sensitivity and style to her back-up playing on bouzouki and guitar. A gifted singer too, she deeply honors the tradition in her interpretations, yet brings something subtly youthful and personal to the music. Lindsay is also a composer and arranger, and plays with the Boston-based group, The Ivy Leaf.

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* EVENING with THE BLOOMERSEVENING with THE BLOOMERS

Time: 7:00 pm

7PM - Truth About Daisies from Peaks Island, 8PM - Brad Strause 9:30PM The Bloomers with Ed Desjardins

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* ART: Kirsten ArndtART: Kirsten Arndt

Time: 5:00 pm

Featuring jewelry this month! Check out Kirsten's etsy sight!
* Jon AanastadJon Aanastad

Time: 6:00 pm

As of late, Jon has turned to an edgier pop-rock sound and his band, The Sugarcane has honed in on some of Aanestad’s songs that are closer to the bone—still very accessible and commercially viable, but more visceral. The band is focusing its irreverent pop sound, and taking on arrangements that fuse modern pop, old-school soul and contemporary folk. Since 2009 and the release of Aanestad’s EP, “Songs From A City”, the band has gained momentum playing in three festivals and in some of the best venues in the Northeast, and Aanestad has toured nationally as a solo act. Jon Aanestad’s self-titled debut EP, “Songs From A City” was a blend of Folk, R&B; and Pop. Released in 2009, it combined a sort of country sensibility with a soulful backbone. “City Living” the last track, was an Al Green inspired tune while “High Heel Hangover” was more of a pop anthem meant to catch an ear–which it did in the UK Songwriting Contest where it landed as a semi-finalist song. And although the EP was a great experience for everyone involved–it may have been too safe, Aanestad admits.
* OKBARI with belly dancersOKBARI with belly dancers

Time: 8:00 pm

Okbari presents music from the richly varied contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East including Ottoman Turkish Classical compositions, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs, Arabic classical and folk music, and dance music from the Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas.
* The Evan King GroupThe Evan King Group

Time: 10:00 pm

Soul, jazz...remixed. You're going to love it!

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Abram TaylorAbram Taylor

Time: 6:00 pm

Garage Jazz
* Domino JazzDomino Jazz

Time: 8:00 pm

DOMINO offers a timeless blend of Jazz and Bossa Nova standards, creating a lush & stylish mood. Sam Chandler, Piano Peter Eberhart, Upright Bass Jacob Forbes, Drums Angela Millington, Vocals
* Gideon Forbes QuartetGideon Forbes Quartet

Time: 10:00 pm

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* OPEN ROUNDS AT BLUEOPEN ROUNDS AT BLUE

Time: 7:30 pm

OPEN In the Round hosted by Shanna Underwood: It's a Singer/Songwriter's Jam Session! Three musicians will share the stage for a couple rounds and different musicians will be alternated in. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT! We will have a featured musician/band who will perform a 45min. set half way through the night.
* Dean & Jake ShowDean & Jake Show

Time: 8:00 pm

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* TICKETED SHOWTICKETED SHOW

Time: 7:30 pm

Big Names, Small Room Series: Cillian and Niall Vallely Niall and Cillian Vallely learned their music the old-fashioned way - from their parents Brian and Eithne, who founded the Armagh Pipers’ Club, a group that for over three decades has fostered the revival of traditional music in Ireland’s north. Brian Vallely plays the Uilleann pipes and Eithne the fiddle, but Niall instead took up the concertina, an instrument not usually associated with music from Ulster. His fearless exploration of the concertina’s undiscovered capabilities has helped redefine its role in irish music. Based since 1988 in Cork City, Niall was a founding member of the well-known group Nomos. He also played a prominent part in Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin’s ‘River of Sound’ television project and has performed in recent years with piping great Paddy Keenan, bluegrass mandolinist Tim O’Brien, and singer Karan Casey, his partner in life as well as music. Niall’s solo recording Beyond Words was released in 1998 to much critical acclaim. Cillian took up his father’s instrument and polished his skills with tutelage from the late Armagh piper Mark Donnelly. His mastery of chanter, drones and regulators, and of all the accents and moods of the traditional piping idiom, place him in the first rank of today’s Irish pipers. Cillian now tours with the group Lúnasa, and has also performed extensively in America with groups such as New York’s Whirligig and Paddy O’Brien’s Chulrua, and has appeared with fiddler Seamus Connolly, Riverdance on Broadway and Tim O’Brien’s The Crossing. Don Meade Show @ BLUE : 7:30pm Doors will open at 6pm for dinner. seated tickets & standing room Email: tom@boghat.com to order tickets for this show. Specify seated or standing. I will reply with a confirmation and payment info. Payment must be made prior to the show to guarantee your spot. ORDER NOW! These will go quickly! First come, first served.

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* The Barn SwallowsThe Barn Swallows

Time: 7:00 pm

Kate Driver, Jake Henry, and Rebecca Minnick play a repertoire of traditional & original songs with deep roots in bluegrass music and old-time harmony.
* BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONBLUEGRASS JAM SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm

The Barn Swallows lead us into a good ol' fashioned Bluegrass jam session...so bring yer instruments, grab a drink and play some tunes. Or just come down for a drink and good tunes.

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* Martin EnglandMartin England

Time: 6:00 pm

England’s music is that of all great American troubadours; Americana, folk, roots rock, and occasional old school country. It’s the common language he shares with contemporaries like Ray Lamontagne and founding legends like Johnny Cash, equal parts light and shadow cast in emotionally-charged, heart-harvesting songs.
* The BurnersThe Burners

Time: 8:00 pm

There's a new band in Portland whose passion, drive and musicianship can best be described by their name, The Burners. Lead by poetic songwriter and break-neck rhythm guitarist Ryan Flaherty, The Burners consist of guitarist Mike Arciero, bassist Duane Edwards, accordionist Laura Balladur and violinist Phil Bloch. This eloquently rowdy ensemble of modern-day gypsy, americana, french cafe, rock and jazz pioneers are lighting up every stage they play with relentless energy and stage presence. The Wire of Portsmouth, NH describes the Burner's music as "a blend of gypsy americana played with fire and sweat." Perhaps a more accurate description follows with a comparison to famous bands like Gogol Bordello, The Devil Makes Three and The Doors. Virtuosic rhythms on acoustic guitar, mandolin and upright bass are complimented by cafe accordion, hot violin and harmonized vocals. Captivating lyrics, burning tempos, and diverse instrumentation define the bands music. The crisp sonority of each song invokes yips, hollers and devilish dancing from audiences everywhere. The Burners hight-spirited, indie folk sound offers a flavorful stew of fiery, passionate and foot-stomping music. The Burners formed in 2011 as a vehicle for guitarist and singer Ryan Flaherty. Flaherty had put in the hours to hone himself into a razor-sharp guitarist and polish his songwriting craft. Flaherty had written a handful of tunes rooted in Americana and Gypsy Jazz styles. He began playing these tunes with jazz and tango guitarist Mike Arciero and bassist Duane Edwards from Portland, ME. The mix of folk and gypsy styles became the backbone of The Burners original style. They released Flaherty's first album "Hungry Moon" in 2011. Soon after accordionist Laura Balladur, vocalist Jennie Backstrom and violinist Phil Bloch came on board to round out The Burners sound. On February 26th, 2012, the musicians recorded their album "Here Comes Everyone" in a matter of three hours at Acadia Studios in Portland, ME. The outcome was amazing. In a few hours the band had recorded a stellar live album that sounded like it had taken months to record. The band released the album the next month and it was accepted into Pandora Radio's genome by the end of March, 2012. The Musicians: Ryan Flaherty - acoustic guitar, lead vocals Laura Balladur - accordion, vocals Michael Arciero - guitar, vocals Phil Bloch - violin, mandolin, vocals, Duane Edwards - upright bass, vocals
* WelterweightWelterweight

Time: 10:00 pm

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Peter AlbertPeter Albert

Time: 6:00 pm

Solo Classical Guitarist
* Slipp/ManskiSlipp/Manski

Time: 8:00 pm

Jazz vocals...avant garde jazz
* Kyle Hardy TrioKyle Hardy Trio

Time: 10:00 pm

Jazz!

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* OPEN ROUNDS AT BLUEOPEN ROUNDS AT BLUE

Time: 7:30 pm

OPEN In the Round hosted by Shanna Underwood: It's a Singer/Songwriter's Jam Session! Three musicians will share the stage for a couple rounds and different musicians will be alternated in. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT! We will have a featured musician/band who will perform a 45min. set half way through the night.
* Matt ShipmanMatt Shipman

Time: 8:00 pm

Calling Maine his home for the last 12 years, Matt is no stranger to the performance circuit throughout New England and afar. In addition to the guitar and mandolin, Matt plays bouzouki, tenor banjo and Old Time 5-string banjo. Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Vermont College in 2004, majoring in Traditional Music Studies. During his time there, he toured through Nova Scotia, North Carolina and Maine compiling songs and stories from people he met, which later culminated as a radio documentary about traditional music in the 21st Century. Matt currently teaches at 317 Main St. Community Music Center and can be heard playing with Darlin’ Corey, Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection, High Range, The New England Bluegrass Band and in various Irish music ensembles. Matt has put out recordings with High Range and Erica Brown and played on others with Ron Cody’s “Talking Rake”, Joe Walsh’s “Sweet Loam” and Brad Strauss’ “Close to the Bone”. He also has released 2 recordings of his own.

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* Anthony Santoro & Ruari SerpaAnthony Santoro & Ruari Serpa

Time: 7:30 pm

Burlington, VT uilleann piper, Anthony Santoro has toured and performed extensively throughout the USA and Ireland, and is recognized as one of Vermont's finest exponents of the piping tradition. He will be joined on stage by Ruarri Serpa, a young Burlington-based fiddler whose musical journey has led him to study the wild, beautiful musical traditions of the Irish west coast, and the regions of West Clare and East Galway in particular.

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* Gregory DouglassGregory Douglass

Time: 7:00 pm

Douglass' evocative, alternative sound blends "Rufus Wainwright´s opulent musicality and Justin Timberlake´s accessible soulfulness," according to OUT Magazine. His recent spotlight on NPR's "Morning Edition" has coined him "one of New England's best-kept secrets." Douglass has shared the stage with artists like They Might Be Giants, Shawn Colvin, The Weepies, Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor, and Margaret Cho. Douglass' 2009 release BATTLER features duets with friends and fellow Vermonters Grace Potter (Grace Potter & The Nocturnals/ Hollywood Records) and Anais Mitchell (Righteous Babe Records), and he is currently touring in support of his latest release, LUCID, a dream-themed concept album, and ode to Kate Bush. Gregory Douglass is an internationally renowned independent musician with eight critically acclaimed albums under his belt. Douglass has sold over 75,000 songs digitally on his own and his videos have amounted to over 600,000 views on Youtube alone. His music videos have charted numerous times on MTV Network's LOGO TV. Douglass was a finalist in the 2011 Mountain Stage NewSong Competition and won Yobi.tv's "New Stage" competition, an original web series starring Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.
* SORCHASORCHA

Time: 8:00 pm

Sorcha’s “sultry and jazzy” voice captures the blues, jazz and country influences in her music. Wielding acoustic guitar and claw hammer banjo, this 2012 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist “unveils a suite of musical styles that shows a wide-ranging songwriting ability. . . witty verses with smart rhymes” (Portland Phoenix).
* Myra FlynnMyra Flynn

Time: 9:00 pm

Singer/songwriter Myra Flynn spends her career embracing dichotomy. Half Irish and half African American, her original indie/soul/folk songs blend soulful vocals with a lyrical delivery that doesn't let one get too comfortable. As the New England Deli Magazine puts it, "Her vocal influences have as much in common with Ani Difranco and Shawn Colvin as they do with Rihanna and Jill Scott."

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* Shanna In the RoundShanna In the Round

Time: 6:00 pm

Shanna Underwood, Lisa Redfern and James Day Leavitt
* Jason Myles GossJason Myles Goss

Time: 8:00 pm

"Goss is a thinking person's songwriter. He puts out these thoughts in a voice that's fragile one moment and like a wounded bird falling from the sky the next." - Valley Advocate (Western, MA) A native of Hopedale, MA, Jason Myles Goss has been recording since 2003 when he released his first album Long Way Down and was selected as a finalist in the first ever Newport Folk Festival Songwriters' Contest. He was twenty one and the youngest finalist by over ten years.
* The Four Legged FaithfulThe Four Legged Faithful

Time: 10:00 pm

The Four Legged Faithful are a band made up of 4 ordinary men who all thrive on playing music together. Their aim is not to play traditional folk or bluegrass music, but instead to create beautiful, heart-felt, and genuine music using traditional folk/bluegrass instruments. They create a sound that is honest and reflects the band's many musical influences from nearly all genres. All members sing; creating multiple combinations of 2, 3, and 4-part harmonies. All members write and sing songs about their thoughts, families, and the natural world that surrounds them. For a band without a drummer, The Four Legged Faithful achieve an incredible level of intensity using foot percussion and layered rhythms throughout every measure.

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* Matt WolfeMatt Wolfe

Time: 6:00 pm

Tap guitar (instrumental)
* Mike Beling TrioMike Beling Trio

Time: 10:00 pm

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* OPEN ROUNDS AT BLUEOPEN ROUNDS AT BLUE

Time: 7:30 pm

OPEN In the Round hosted by Shanna Underwood: It's a Singer/Songwriter's Jam Session! Three musicians will share the stage for a couple rounds and different musicians will be alternated in. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT! We will have a featured musician/band who will perform a 45min. set half way through the night.
* Devon ColellaDevon Colella

Time: 8:00 pm

Cellist Devon Colella lives in Portland Maine, and Boston Mass. He has studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and plays with fellow students and local musicians, both acoustic and electric. Interested in anything to bring the cello to listeners of modern music, Devon is influenced by artists of a variety of styles.

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* TICKETED: TAMAR KORN Quartet!TICKETED: TAMAR KORN Quartet!

Time: 7:00 pm

This extroadinary NYC jazz/swing vocalist, TAMAR KORN, returns to Blue with her equally talented quartet! TICKETS: for one show or for both (whole new set) CALL or STOP BY BLUE FOR TIX: 774.4111 7PM - 8:15PM 8:45PM - 10PM (they may play longer) I assure you, you will be pleased, you will be beyond impressed. One of Blue's favorites!!! Tamar Korn is a vocalist and songwriter who pays melodic homage to jazz, bluegrass and folk music from the 1920s and 1930s. Tamar grew up in an conservative jewish household. she was classically trained on the piano, and when she inherited her grandmother's collection of Ella Fitzgerald records, jazz came alive for her. Throughout her college years of studying experimental theater, she expanded upon her vocal abilities. She is currently a professional musician in NYC and abroad. Her music has taken her to Canada, France, Lithuania, China and other places far afield. - See more at: http://www.fortnightjournal.com/contributors/248/tamar-korn.html#sthash.TZTLLqDu.dpuf
* TAMAR KORN QUARTET (2nd set)TAMAR KORN QUARTET (2nd set)

Time: 8:45 pm

This extroadinary NYC jazz/swing vocalist, TAMAR KORN, returns to Blue with her equally talented quartet! TICKETS: for one show or for both (whole new set) CALL or STOP BY BLUE FOR TIX: 774.4111 7PM - 8:15PM 8:45PM - 10PM (they may play longer) I assure you, you will be pleased, you will be beyond impressed. One of Blue's favorites!!! Tamar Korn is a vocalist and songwriter who pays melodic homage to jazz, bluegrass and folk music from the 1920s and 1930s. Tamar grew up in an conservative jewish household. she was classically trained on the piano, and when she inherited her grandmother's collection of Ella Fitzgerald records, jazz came alive for her. Throughout her college years of studying experimental theater, she expanded upon her vocal abilities. She is currently a professional musician in NYC and abroad. Her music has taken her to Canada, France, Lithuania, China and other places far afield. - See more at: http://www.fortnightjournal.com/contributors/248/tamar-korn.html#sthash.TZTLLqDu.dpuf

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* Max Garcia Conover & Sammie...Max Garcia Conover & Sammie...

Time: 7:00 pm

"Conover is a hell of a fingerstyle guitar player and has an arresting vocal style, with a ton of presence." - The Portland Phoenix SAMMIE FRANCIS: http://www.sammiefrancis.com/
* Samuel James & Dana GrossSamuel James & Dana Gross

Time: 9:00 pm

SAMUEL JAMES is part Bill Withers, part Tom Waits, part James Brown, part Leo Kottke, and part P.T. Barnum. A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you'll swear he's reinventing it. Then he'll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you'll almost forget he's a musician. http://therealsamueljames.com/ DANA GROSS: Drawing on the wealth of music stored in the hills of Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, and based out of Portland, Maine, D. Gross creates lyrical songs rich in earth imagery, heart, and struggle. Performing since the tender age of 12, Dana has refined his intention and ability, entertaining crowds from Maine to The Carolinas, and most places in between. Bringing the roots to life, and creating new shoots, D. Gross crafts modern music for the ages... http://dgrossmusic.com/

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* The RenovatorsThe Renovators

Time: 6:00 pm

Singer, songwriter, guitarist Bob Rasero is joined by drummer Jeff Davison and bassist Kent Allyn. Longtime friends and bandmates Jeff and Kent join Bob for a set of original blues and rockin' acoustic tunes. Both have been with Bob since the early 1990's and were the original Renovators along with Dave Thibodeau. Jeff has been the leader of Portland's Big Chief band for over twenty years and has shared the stage and set the grooves for too many stars to mention….ditto for Kent Allyn, a multi-instrumentalist/producer/teacher who is first call up and down the east coast…..
* Xenia DunfordXenia Dunford

Time: 8:00 pm

Singer-songwriter Xenia Dunford has been evolving as a musician over the course of the past few years. Her 2011 self-titled EP featured heavy amounts of jazz, piano ballads and piano pop, while her second release, 2012’s Lonely Streets EP, saw her mixing those same elements with more rock and acoustic sensibilities. With the release of her first full-length album, His & Hers, Dunford’s evolution continues as she adds even more musical variety to her repertoire with hints of folk rock, country and Americana appearing throughout this album. All of this is a far cry from where she started.
* TrapperTrapper

Time: 10:00 pm

Jesse Heasly (bass) and Peter Swegart (slide guitar & vocals), playing new versions of old American folk songs

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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE

* duquetteduquette

Time: 6:00 pm

* Hardy Brothers TrioHardy Brothers Trio

Time: 8:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE
* Hardy Brothers Jazz JamHardy Brothers Jazz Jam

Time: 10:00 pm

Participants for the jam session will have to sign up for 10 minute slots to play with the house rhythm section. Rhythm section players are welcome even though there will be a house section. The signup process is first come first serve. The horn line up is limited to three participants in any given configuration. Participants should bring lead sheets for tunes they want to play. No amps will be provided for keyboard or guitar, when in doubt bring your own. No original music please. The session is from 10pm to 12am on the 4th Saturday of each month.

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