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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.
* Michael KrapovickyMichael Krapovicky

Time: 8:00 pm

Michael Krapovicky is a singer and songwriter... and also a multi-instrumentalist, member of multiple touring bands, recording engineer, mastering technician and producer. He has immersed himself in every facet of the music making process. This deep knowledge of “song” proves the cornerstone to well-structured tunes, an intuitive audience connection, and a sound in nearly any room that ranges from folksy, communal light-heartedness to rumbling mug-clashing conviviality.
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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm


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* EVENING with GUNTHER BROWNEVENING with GUNTHER BROWN

Time: 7:00 pm


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* Big FancyBig Fancy

Time: 6:00 pm

Old Time Tunes with Steve and Randi Austin!
* 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


* Robbie Neeb TrioRobbie Neeb Trio

Time: 6:00 pm

JAZZ
* Hee HawkHee Hawk

Time: 8:00 pm

Hee Hawk is a jazz, folk, and new music ensemble. The group has been performing across New England for the past year and is a rising force in the world of acoustic music. Hee Hawk performs the original compositions of pianist Adam Lipsky. With strong roots in the jazz tradition, the players in Hee Hawk apply their harmonic awareness and improvisation technique to the original pieces. While some pieces have more open melodies reminiscent of Appalachian string music, others have subtle, more intricate harmonic content that shows influence from such masters as Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus. With the highly emotive sensibilities of Appalachian and Depression-era folk music, the group weaves between consonance and dissonance bringing out all the soul of the blues. The sound of Hee Hawk is raw, elegant, and urgently vital.
* The Michael Beling TrioThe Michael Beling Trio

Time: 10:00 pm

"The Michael Beling trio presents a unique and exciting take the entire history of our unique American art form— jazz. From the Great American Songbook, to hard bop, bossa, and contemporary music, you are sure to hear a wide variety of styles and sounds from this energetic and tasteful group."
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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.
* Dustin SaucierDustin Saucier

Time: 8:00 pm

Maine native Dustin saucier, former front man for dramatic rock group Arms Against A Sea, recently parted ways with the group to pursue a promising solo career. Dustin brings his powerful vocals, now toned down to display the quality of his self-written lyrics, which demonstrate a maturity most people might not achieve in a lifetime. While the term Emo conjures images of tragic youngsters, the poetic, perceptive, and introspective lyrics delivered with heartelt and vocals that are somehow both sad and sexy. Although he’s frequented the Portland scene for years, Dustin’s taking his solo act national, offering performances that convey his promise and potential.
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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm


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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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* Nich MerriamNich Merriam

Time: 6:00 pm


* Martin EnglandMartin England

Time: 8:00 pm

England writes in the song-first tradition forged by the likes of Gram Parsons, Steve Earle and Johnny Cash. His songs are emotionally-charged, fueled by rich personal anecdotes, and his lyrics swarm the senses and rouse the imagination with their lucid imagery.
* Clara JunkenClara Junken

Time: 10:00 pm


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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE


* Three Point JazzThree Point Jazz

Time: 6:00 pm

The Three Point Group is based in the Central Maine area. The members of the group include: John Smedley - Guitar, Tim Clough - Bass, Tom Schipper - Drums, Dale - Sax
* Noel Brennan QuartetNoel Brennan Quartet

Time: 8:00 pm

Noel Brennan is a drummer living and working in New York City. He has worked and performed with John Scofield, Dave Douglas, Brian Lynch, Andy Milne and Ralph Alessi. While working on his masters degree at NYU, Noel was selected to tour with Davie Pietro. Also while at school he was selected to become adjunct faculty at NYU and teach Tabla. Brennan has been fortunate enough to perform at many first rate jazz clubs including The Jazz Gallery, The Stone, The Tea Lounge, Tomi Jazz, Cornelia St. Cafe and many others.
* Jacob Forbes QuartetJacob 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.
* Heather StykaHeather Styka

Time: 8:00 pm

Chicago singer-songwriter Heather Styka’s songs are as fresh as they are rooted in the folk and Americana tradition, delivered by a warm and soulful voice. Also a poet and writer, Styka has an instinct for lyrics that are smart and unexpected but never cryptic, analyzing the importance of moments, places, and relationships. In addition to numerous songwriting awards, her 2011 release Lifeboats for Atlantis received critical praise, hitting #3 on the national FOLK-DJ charts. As “one of the more original of the many contemporary singer-songwriters touring the US” (Tom May, River City Folk), Heather Styka stands at the forefront of her generation of songwriters.
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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm


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* Shanna In the RoundShanna In the Round

Time: 6:00 pm


* Matt Meyer & The Gumption JCTMatt Meyer & The Gumption JCT

Time: 8:00 pm

New Roots, Sea Shanties, & Old Time Mountain Music
* The Potato PickersThe Potato Pickers

Time: 10:00 pm

Playing original folk, country, and salty songs written by Jeff Aumuller, as well as traditional bluegrass, country and fiddle tunes.
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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE


* Zach OvingtonZach Ovington

Time: 6:00 pm


* Sean Mencher &His; Rhythm KingsSean Mencher &His; Rhythm Kings

Time: 8:00 pm

Honestly, I don't believe that Sean Mencher needs a long introduction as every true rockabilly fans should know him either from his work with High Noon, his productions (The Two Timin' Three, The Gin Palace Jesters, Jessie Lee Miller, Croonin' Kurt...) or his appearances as guest guitarist (Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Dig Wayne...). This fine guitar player also finds time to lead his own band, The Sean Mencher Combo. by Fred "Virgil" Turgis
* Mark Tipton's Duo ImprovMark Tipton's Duo Improv

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.
* Brian DolzaniBrian Dolzani

Time: 8:00 pm

Brian Dolzani has shared the stage with The Subdudes, Frank Turner, William Elliot Whitmore, Ryan Star, and Caravan of Thieves, among many others. He is known for his unique vocal tone reminiscent of Neil Young and his deeply personal songs and engaging live performances, which often include a live looping pedal setup in which he can put out a big, layered sound, highlighting his exciting and melodic lead guitar playing. Once you see Brian perform and hear his introspective and deeply moving songs, you are not likely to forget him.
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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm


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* Brendan HoganBrendan Hogan

Time: 8:00 pm

Brendan Hogan is a Boston singer-songwriter who imbues his songs with a deep love of American roots music. On “SilverQuick,” however, he casts his net well beyond those influences for something more elusive and, ultimately, more transcendent.
* 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…..
* Lincoln Allen JazzLincoln Allen Jazz

Time: 8:00 pm


* LQHLQH

Time: 10:00 pm

Soul, Funk, Jazz, Rock! Chas Lester (vocals/drums), Tyler Quist (Bass/Keys), and Evan Haines (Guitar)
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* JAZZ AT THE BLUEJAZZ AT THE BLUE


* Adam Frederick TrioAdam Frederick Trio

Time: 6:00 pm

JAZZ AT THE BLUE
* 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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* 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.
* Jen Starsnic& Eric LawJen Starsnic& Eric Law

Time: 8:00 pm

Jen Starsinic is an old-time fiddler, singer, and award-winning songwriter born and raised in Pennsylvania, but currently making her home in the thriving roots music scene in Boston, MA. Her voice has been described as "beautifully human" and fiddle playing as "driving, charismatic, and elegantly focused". Jen was the 2011 2nd place recipient of the BMI John Lennon Scholarship Award for her song "It Fell". Acclaimed songwriter Mark Simos comments, "Judges with no inherent preference for roots styles are recognizing her songs on the musical and lyrical merits. They hold up... and reveal the emergence of an intelligent and insightful songwriter of note." In addition to her solo pursuits, Jen tours as the fiddler for The David Mayfield Parade, contributes original material, vocals, fiddle and guitar for the band Lookout Mountain, and has appeared on stage with such luminaries as Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Matt Glaser, Kathy Mattea and Ivan Lins. She attends the Appalachian String Band Festival in Clifftop, WV every year without fail.
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* IRISH MUSIC NIGHTIRISH MUSIC NIGHT

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* TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSIONTRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Time: 9:00 pm


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* The High Spirits & FriendsThe High Spirits & Friends

Time: 7:00 pm


      

Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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