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* The ForgeThe Forge

Time: 7:30 pm

Maeve Gilchrist, Nicole Rabata, Cara Frankowicz & Anna Colliton "breathe fresh life into Ireland's traditional music - and deliver it with a punch. Hailing from both sides of the Atlantic, the women of the Forge perform a stunning fusion of tradition today."
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* After the RodeoAfter the Rodeo

Time: 8:00 pm

After the Rodeo is an innovative and imaginative new Americana act that is a harbinger of their genre. Featuring some of Vermont’s busiest and most sought after musicians, After the Rodeo is an amalgamation of talent that blends seamless, melodic musicianship along with supple three-part harmonies that transcends beyond the typical musical landscape. Taking their combined interests in a variety of genres, After the Rodeo brilliantly infuses meandering jazz, traditional blues and bluegrass along with the reminiscent charm of cowboy folk, associated with such artists as Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. Not only is this trio creatively breaking ground musically, they also have a shared gift individually and as a group, for songwriting. Crafting each song with attention to detail and literary precision, their original compositions both instrumental and lyrical, evoke timeless images that tend to linger in the imagination long After the Rodeo is through.
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* Art Opening for ADAM POLICKYArt Opening for ADAM POLICKY

Time: 5:00 pm


* Ana MallozziAna Mallozzi

Time: 8:00 pm

Ana Mallozzi is a singer/songwriter from Providence, Rhode Island. She has a voice that can cut through the air like a knife or sound like home. Her songs are very much rooted in matters of the heart. They move from zero to sixty faster than a folk musician normally can on account of her powerhouse vocals. If you look at her it is easy to think that she is a mild mannered and reserved girl but as soon as she sings it is like the noise of a freight train passing your house in the suburbs, that's a little too close to the tracks. It forces you to sit up in the night and listen to it. Only the sound of this freight train is a welcome diversion from sleep. -JES Listen to and/or purchase Ana's new album "April" on http://ana.mallozzi/bandcamp.com
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* Julia BerryJulia Berry

Time: 8:00 pm

Julia Barry is an indie pianist, singer, and songwriter based in NY. Recently hitting the studio with eight other instrumentalists, she recorded her second CD, Once, or Twice, which features jazz- and blues-inspired songs of wonder and longing. Often compared to artists like Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell, Julia's voice is as gritty and sweet as her songs are kick-you-under-the-table honest. Her live sets have been described as "mesmerizing" and "provocative" and you can catch her performing live on the East Coast, especially in NYC.
* Gypsy Moth QuartetGypsy Moth Quartet

Time: 10:00 pm

Join Daisy Castro’s Gypsy Moth Quartet for an evening of music that will conjure exciting and romantic visions of Paris? illustrious Jazz Age. This young violinist?s daring playing style has been creating quite a stir in the world of Gypsy Jazz . Her ability to embody this passionate, beautiful music at such an early age has charmed and amazed audiences both here and abroad, and has landed her onstage with some of the ?nest players in Europe and the U.S..Daisy (the In?del Castros) and her violin will be joined by Mike Arciero (formerly of Hot Club Of Portland) on guitar, Ryan Flaherty(formerly of Ameranouche) on guitar, and Derek Van Wormer (Jason Anick Trio) on upright bass.
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* Some Assembly RequiredSome Assembly Required

Time: 7:30 pm

Erica Brown, Alden Robinson and Matt Shipman play "awesome Maine tunes"!
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* Lauryn Hottinger & FriendsLauryn Hottinger & Friends

Time: 8:00 pm


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* Cheryl B. EngelhardtCheryl B. Engelhardt

Time: 6:00 pm

Cheryl is a performing artist and composer. She has toured throughout the USA and Europe with her band, supporting her three records. Cheryl composes original music for documentaries, nationally airing ads, movie trailers, CollegeHumor.com and other video projects. She also speaks at colleges and music conferences like SXSW about creating and controlling an artistic career.
* Jeff Michaels BandJeff Michaels Band

Time: 8:00 pm

"piano ballads that would sound at home on any Billy Joel album…" (Aaron Rubin, Co-Opted Music) "Unique songwriting talent…great protruding melody in each and every one of their songs… hard not to like." (Naomi Allaway, InSite Editor – London, UK)
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* Rob CimitileRob Cimitile

Time: 6:00 pm

Rob Cimitile's music combines elements of bluegrass and folk with vocal effects, percussive guitar and lyrics that volley between spirituality, metaphysics, and the human experience at large. The conscious influences on this music vary widely, but perhaps the most noticeable are Johnny Cash, Ennio Morricone, Frankie Valli, Kaki King, Tom Waits and Bright Eyes.
* The Forbes TrioThe Forbes Trio

Time: 10:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE
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* Don Roy TrioDon Roy Trio

Time: 7:30 pm

IRISH MUSIC NIGHT
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* In the Round with ShannaIn the Round with Shanna

Time: 6:00 pm


* John BrodeurJohn Brodeur

Time: 8:00 pm

New York musician John Brodeur has made a reputation as a talented recording artist, composer of first-class alternative pop songs, and a restless multi-instrumentalist.
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* Bread & BonesBread & Bones

Time: 8:00 pm

Bread and Bones is a harmony driven acoustic trio that plays original music with a strong traditional-roots foundation. While Richard Ruane plays guitar, mandolin, 5 string or tenor banjo and ukulele, Mitch Barron adds his wonderful presence on fretless and upright bass.In addition to their original music, they also perform traditional songs from America and the British Isles, songs by other songwriters and a few jazz standards. Beth Duquette completes the trio with a rich alto that weaves through the music. All three members contribute lead and harmony vocals
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* Tip O' the Hat SeriesTip O' the Hat Series

Time: 10:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE featuring MARK TIPTON: Each month, Mark pays homage to a late great musician who has has a profound influence his Musical Life and Personality. (FYI - Not all musicians chosen are associated with Jazz!) THIS MONTH: Mary Lou Williams (American Jazz Pianist/Composer) - 31 years gone on May 28
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* Grateful Dead Tribute ShowGrateful Dead Tribute Show

Time: 8:00 pm

Blue is open for a special Tribute Show featuring David Surette and Steve Roy playing an all-Dead repertoire!
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* The Mill City RamblersThe Mill City Ramblers

Time: 7:30 pm


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* Ryan FlahertyRyan Flaherty

Time: 8:00 pm

Ryan Flaherty is an American singer-songwriter with a fiery flamenco edge, combining folk, jazz and gypsy guitar with enticing vocals and magnetic lyrics. Flaherty was born and raised in Rock Island, IL, across the river from Bix Beiderbecke's hometown of Davenport, IA. His music is an exciting mixture of folk, pop, rock, flamenco and a percussive guitar technique that blazes with cultural diversity. Flaherty's influences range from Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly to Django Reinhardt and Paco De Lucia.
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* Hattie Simon TrioHattie Simon Trio

Time: 6:00 pm

Jazz singer and pianist, Hattie Simon, performs standards from the Great American Songbook, contemporary jazz and music of alternative artists like Regina Spektor and Ben Folds. Hattie released her first EP "La Vie En Jazz" in October 2011.
* Hickory StringsHickory Strings

Time: 8:00 pm

Hickory Strings blends elements of jazz, bluegrass, classical, world, and folk music into a unique brand of modern American chamber music. The resulting compositions and improvisations are unclassifiable. The group’s versatility has led to performances in concert halls, bars, coffee shops, bluegrass festivals, schools, libraries, and is one of the few groups truly suitable for nearly any venue.
* Lincoln Allen TrioLincoln Allen Trio

Time: 10:00 pm

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* Lindsay Straw & The Ivy LeafLindsay Straw & The Ivy Leaf

Time: 7:30 pm

IRISH MUSIC NIGHT
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* Joe YoungJoe Young

Time: 8:00 pm

Influenced by recent indie and folk movements, Joe Young has created a sound of his own that brings to mind a slew of familiar musicians from a lively Ryan Adams to a modest Joe Purdy. Though his sound leans to the pop side of folk, he claims inspiration from artist such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and more recently, Ray Lamontagne. He began playing guitar at the age of 14, and worked over his style, touching upon many genres, before settling into the sound he has made his own. His concerts move from lively folk rock standards to thoughtful, soulful ballads, with harmonica solos accompanying his acoustic arrangements throughout. He has gained an online following over the past year since writing and recording his most recent set of songs on a handheld recorder in his Milford, NH home. Having played all over southern New Hampshire, he has recently entered the Boston and Portland singer/songwriter scenes, and with his full length studio debut in the works, Joe Young is an artist to watch.
     

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