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Scheduled Performances for 2026:

• • September 20: Suzy Bogguss < click for tickets

    GRAMMY, CMA, ACM award-winning and Platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. A 2025 inductee into the Illinois Rock Hall of Fame and The Grand Ole Opry, she has covered Country, Swing, Jazz, Folk, Americana and Roots music with style and grace.

    During the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”, “Someday Soon”, “Letting Go”, “Drive South”, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily.

    In the midst of her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. In 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. An album of original music in 2007 landed her at number 4 on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in her frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, in the Grammy she earned for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster, and in her critically acclaimed album and book project from 2011, American Folk Songbook. In 2014 she released Lucky, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view. Her latest offering, Prayin’ For Sunshine, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss.

    She continues to tour the world, both on her own and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tills as “Chicks With Hits” and more recently, with Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes, you can call her a country singer if you want, but really that’s just the beginning. We are so happy to have our dear friend back.

  • September 25: Chris Smither < click for tickets

    Simply one of those shows that you walk away, blown away after the show. Honing a synthesis of folk and blues for over 50 years, Chris Smither is truly an American original. Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 40 years, Chris Smither is one of the best to ever hit our stage. With profound songs, dazzling guitar skills and his distinct gravelly voice he casts a spell over the audience one song at a time.

    Says the Chicago Sun Times –
    “Chris Smither has traveled countless miles with his careworn blend of folk and acoustic blues. His hallmarks include the fingers of an effortless musician, a voice as craggy and deep as the earth, the soul of a philosopher and master poet, and the foot-tapping percussion of a restless wanderer…” Couldn’t have said it better myself. I hope he never retires!!!

  • October 1: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy < click for tickets

    and “Four on the Floor”
    Four on the Floor is Natalie, Donnell and two of their eldest children, Michael and Mary Frances who will be starring with them on this night of “Four On the Floor” for a spectacular night of music. Natalie and Donnell’s virtuosic skills, effortless charm, energy and incredible stage presence is unmatched in the world of Celtic music and performances.

    Selling out theaters all over the world and numerous awards, too many to mention, we are so happy they included us on their world wide tours. ON a personal; note, we have watched their family grow since the children were literally babies! Now to see the family as one super group is just heartwarming and amazing.

  • October 2: Five for Fighting with String Quartet < click for tickets

    And Special Guest, Lace and Lee
    Hits like “100 Years”, “Superman” (“It’s Not Easy”) , “Chances” and more. John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical. To date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio LPs, including the platinum certified America Town and The Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights, along with an EP and live albums. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time at weddings, birthdays, graduations, memorials, and many a home video. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos and the CBS drama, Code Black.

    Ondrasik has made a solid reputation for himself in the world of songwriting and performance, selling upwards of three million albums over his career. Not only does he tour with his popular string quartet and play solo and rock band gigs, but he is also a high demand keynote speaker in which he combines themes of creativity and innovation with his business acumen. Here is a video with the string quartet tour doing his hit “100 years”.

  • October 7: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

    I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

    On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

    Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

  • October 9: Haggard and Cashed < click for tickets

    A Big Country Band featuring Erica Brown and Matt Shipman
    “The the ultimate classic country band”….Haggard and Cashed is a 7 piece, triple fiddle wielding, honky tonkin’, country and western swing band featuring some of the finest musicians in New England.The band is led by renowned singer and fiddler Erica Brown and her husband, notable multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Matt Shipman. They have been taking stages by storm around Maine for the last year.The band is comprised of incredible, veteran musicians Ellen Carlson (fiddle, vocals), Steve Muise (fiddle), Dan Beller-McKenna (pedal steel guitar), Kris Day (bass, vocals) and Per Hanson (drums, harmonica, vocals). When you put all seven of these musicians on one stage, it’s not short of magic! Their energy is infectious and their love for this music shines through.This group will have you singing along to classic country and western swing favorites you may have forgotten you loved so much. Playing favorites from Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Pasty Cline, Asleep at the Wheel, The Time Jumpers, Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Dale Watson and even a few originals. Dust off your cowboy hat and your cowboy boots and get ready for some triple fiddle harmony and good old fashioned twang!

  • October 10: Maria Muldaur and Bruce Katz An Acoustic Evening With < click for tickets

    A special intimate acoustic concert featuring a fun repertoire of Naughty Bawdy Blues & Swingin’ Syncopatin’ Jazz tunes from the ’20s & ‘30s with the great Bruce Katz on piano. Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1973 mega-hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable pop music success, her 60 year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music.

    During the Folk Revival of the early ’60s, she began exploring and singing early Blues, Bluegrass and Appalachian “Old Timey” Music. In the 53 years since “Midnight at the Oasis” Maria has toured extensively worldwide and has recorded 44 solo albums covering all kinds of American Roots Music, including Blues, Gospel, R&B, Jug Band, Jazz and Big Band (not to mention several award-winning children’s albums). She has now settled comfortably into her favorite idiom, the Blues.

    Often collaborating with some of the top names in the business,( Jerry Garcia, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Bonnie RaItt, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Bill Wyman, etc.), Maria has recorded and produced on-average an album per year, several of which have been nominated for Grammys and other awards. Need a Reminder? One of my favorites of hers.

    2026 finds Maria with her 7th Grammy nomination for her 44th album, ”One Hour Mama: the Blues of Victoria Spivey”, as well as 2 Blues Foundation nominations, for Best Traditional Blues Album & Best Female Blues Singer This year marks the 53rd Anniversary of ”Midnight At The Oasis”, and Maria and her band will be presenting her Way Past Midnight multimedia retrospective in special performances throughout the country. Happy to have her here for the frist time with Jazz great Bruce Katz on piano.

  • October 15: Josh Ritter < click for tickets

    “Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip, but his hand has never felt surer.” – NPR Music

    “Harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery.” – The New York Times

    “Mysterious, melancholy, melodic…and those are only the M’s.”
    — Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly

    Renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author Josh Ritter will release his anticipated new album, Spectral Lines, April 28 via Thirty Tigers. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter has released ten studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed, Fever Breaks, of which NPR Music praised, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.” In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter is also a national best-selling author, having released two novels to date: 2021’s The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and 2011’s Bright’s Passage. Released to critical attention, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Bright’s Passage “shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.”

  • October 16: The Clements Brothers < click for tickets

    George and Charles Clements! We have referred the them as New England’s Simon and Garfunklel. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember. Their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene. And evening filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song. We just love’m..you will too!

  • October 20: JOHNNYSWIM Greetings from Georgica Pond < click for tickets

    The acclaimed folk-soul duo formed in 2005 by married singer-songwriters Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez. Known for intimate harmonies and blending blues, folk, and pop, they gained popularity with hits like “Diamonds” and “Home”, releasing multiple critically acclaimed albums. Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez of the husband and wife-duo JOHNNYSWIM have been creating relatable music for over a decade, captivating audiences with their eclectic sounds and soulful anthems. Wearing their home life on their sleeve..home is a key theme for them. In 2014, Joanna Gaines announced on Twitter that the JOHNNYSWIM song “Home” would become the theme song for the HGTV show Fixer Upper.

    Their music is a vibrant tapestry woven with memories, emotions, and dreams, blending singer-songwriter tradition with alternative flair, rock vigor, and pop ambition. Through extensive touring, they’ve cultivated a devoted fanbase worldwide, connecting deeply with listeners.

    Critics from NPR, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Nylon, and Rolling Stone have hailed JOHNNYSWIM’s blend of Folk, Pop, and Blues as “captivating and unforgettable.” Their electrifying performances on shows like The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live have enchanted audiences, reinforcing their dynamic presence in the music realm. In their new album When The War Is Over, the band captures a profound journey through personal upheaval and resilience. Inspired by a season marked by intense challenges, Abner and Amanda vulnerably explore themes of physical and mental health, and self-realization through 11 deeply personal tracks. It symbolizes their journey toward healing, serving as a declaration of moving forward. Arriving amidst uncertain times, When The War Is Over is more than a collection of songs—it stands defiantly as a testimony of resilience, vulnerability, and the unbreakable bond between two people navigating life’s storms together.

  • October 23: Asleep at the Wheel< click for tickets

    For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.”I’m the reason it’s still together, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band, I say, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter, and a pretty good guitar player, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.” “It took me 60 years, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do—singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.” Ray and the band no doubt will kick ass for sure…so happy to have them back..it is always too long between visits!

  • October 24: The Tom Snow Jazz Quartet < click for tickets

    Features Ralph Norris, Marshall Wood, and Steve Langone.
    Our friend Tom Snow returns to SMAC to share an evening of jazz standards with a star-studded quintet. Tom is joined by his best friend, the one-of-a-kind nonagenarian saxophonist Ralph Norris. Also gracing the stage is globetrotter bassist Marshall Wood and Boston “A-lister” percussionist Steve Langone. All of these seasoned, stalwart gentlemen have played alongside the absolute best in the jazz world… frequent performers in jazz rooms and concert halls across the globe. We are so pleased to welcome Tom back with his star studded team for an amazing night of jazz. SMAC audiences know that Tom is a “favorite son” ~ he has graced our stage for many years with jazz luminaries, folk icon Jonathan Edwards, and our perennial Stone Mountain Christmas experiences. Don’t Miss Tom Snow presents an evening of jazz with good friends and good music! On a personal note: Wow Ralph is the big 90!! So inspiring for all of us to keep doing what we love!!!

  • October 30: Dervish < click for tickets

    We love this band!. Irish traditional ensemble, Dervish, has performed together more than 30 years. From the band’s humble beginnings in the low-slung pubs of County Sligo to sold-out audiences in South America, Asia, and across the United States, the group has garnered accolades abroad and at home. In 2019, the band received a lifetime achievement award from the BBC. And well deserve

    Icons of Irish Music – BBC Lifetime Achievement Awardees

    Dervish has been captivating audiences worldwide with their energetic performances and masterful musicianship. The ensemble features some of the country’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by the renowned vocalist and bodhrán player Cathy Jordan

    “Dervish cast a warm glance back on their two decades (and counting) together… a beautifully rounded snapshot of a five-piece band still unapologetically in thrall to the music.” — The Irish Times Sounds about right!!! Happy to welcome them back.

  • November 6: Le Vent du Nord < click for tickets

    Simply one of the best bands that comes to SMAC and if this band doesn’t make you happy well you need happy therapy!!! Simply joyous is how I would describe an evening with this band. Heavily influenced by Celtic music, these guys are better every time w see them. Le Vent du Nord is one of the premier folk bands coming out of Canada today winning multiple awards and accolades from our friends up north. They have a huge and exciting sound using traditional instruments and foot stomping rhythms…..and they even play the hurdi gurdi!! They put on a whale of a show and you will leave here smiling and wanting more, like we always do!

  • November 7: Daniel Lanois Trio < click for tickets

    Grammy award winner Daniel Lanois is a name that deserves to be mentioned alongside the finest sonic experimenters of the 20th century – and the 21st century too. Yes, he’s been willing to step back into the background as others take the limelight, but that shouldn’t diminish his contribution, which ripples throughout practically every style and sound of the modern era. I loved him when I got my copy of Wrecking Ball by Emmy Lou Harris and that sound of his was hypnotic. Whatever you’re listening to – whether it be acoustic or electronic, roots or futurist, underground or pop – if you listen closely you’ll hear traces of the sonic signatures of Daniel Lanois. Daniel built a reputation with local musicians as someone who could work the studio but thought as a musician, and this steadily spread across Canada, as he moved to bigger premises and bigger jobs. The 1970s were spent as a journeyman producer, honing his technical skills – until towards the end of the decade, his reputation reached the ears of Brian Eno who recruited him to help with his Ambient series of albums. He has produced albums by artists including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Harold Budd. He collaborated with Brian Eno to create the ambient genre and produce several albums for U2, including The Joshua Tree (1987) and Achtung Baby (1991). Three albums produced or co-produced by Lanois have won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Four other albums received Grammy nominations. Lanois has released several solo albums. He wrote and performed the music for the 1996 film Sling Blade, and provided several vocal tracks for Red Dead Redemption 2. Most recently, he has hit a rich creative seam, and on the rhythmically complex Flesh and Machine and the gorgeous, weightless Goodbye to Language, he is going all the way with that experimentation. On both of these records he connects the most forward-looking instincts that constant contact with studio technology can develop with the natural rootedness that only a lifetime in music can give a person. This is a great song of his that he did on his album Acadie, and Emmy Lou did it as well….that hypnotic sound … The Maker

  • November 12: Sarah Jarosz – 10 Years of Undercurrent < click for tickets

    House of Mercy
    So Happy to have Sarah back! Originally from Wimberley, Texas, Sarah Jarosz is a six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since her recorded debut in 2009, she has released seven solo albums and two albums with I’m With Her, her band with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan. In addition to her multiple GRAMMY, Americana Music Association, and Folk Alliance awards, her work has received widespread critical praise from publications including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and USA Today. Jarosz has appeared three times on PBS’s legendary Austin City Limits television show and numerous times on A Prairie Home Companion, Live From Here, and the Grand Ole Opry. She is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.

  • November 13: Alejandro Escovedo & The Electric Saints < click for tickets

    No one has really ever been able to define themselves and their music like singer-songwriter and rocker Alejandro Escovedo does. His life in music of all kinds sometimes feels like a swirl through the sky, where his songs point out all the majesty and mystery of how he sees the world. The sounds he makes take him places that he might not even predict, but once there, greatness always follows. It’s just the way Escovedo is. It has happened over and over for decades, almost like a fateful agreement he has with the cosmos. There is a good chance it cannot be explained, especially by him. Maybe that’s because this is a musician who feels magic, both in himself and the world around him, and is open to the experience of whatever comes his way. It is not always easy, and can have a high demand on how a person lives. But it is the way that Escovedo is always moving forward. On this new album, Alejandro Escovedo has taken a road rarely traveled, which is totally in keeping with how he has lived his life in music. Echo Dancing is an experiment in how to use the past to shape the future. By recording completely new and repurposed versions of songs from his past, Escovedo actually gets a chance to rewrite his own history. And we just LOVE Him! A poet, a punker, a rocker, a troubadour..he is many things…here is one of my favorites.

  • November 14: Susan Werner < click for tickets

    What can we say about Susan, but when I think of her I think of thoroughly talented, smart and entertaining. She would hate me for saying this, but I think she is the Mary Poppins of us singer songwriters. Her songwriting is poignant and her message is heartfelt…but always getting her point across with a little sugar on top. Couldn’t we all have a little of that lately. But back to her impressive career……

    Over the course of her twenty-five year touring career, Susan Werner has built a reputation as one of the country’s most compelling live performers. With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz) along with a graduate degree in voice performance, her shows are a one-woman master class in musicianship. Her songs are noted for their poetry and sharp wit, and also for their astonishing stylistic range. She’s written songs in the style of Gershwin and Cole Porter (I Can’t Be New, 2004), gospel music (The Gospel Truth, 2007), traditional Cuban “son” (An American In Havana, 2016), and New Orleans junk piano (NOLA, 2019). In 2014 she composed the music and lyrics to the musical theater score Bull Durham, The Musical (MGM) and her latest recording of original songs, The Birds of Florida, took flight January 2022.

  • November 19: Juston McKinney < click for tickets

    With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show”, one-hour specials on “Comedy Central”, and “Amazon Prime”, including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support”, Juston is at the top of his game. He just released his 5th stand-up special, “On the Bright Side”, currently streaming on his YouTube channel.

    Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. In the late 1990’s after spending seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine, he traded his gun for a microphone and moved to NYC to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular at Comic Strip Live, Stand-Up New York, Dangerfield’s, Gotham, Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Times called him, “Destined for stardom.” Juston has starred in numerous Comedy Central shows including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents and his one-hour special “Juston McKinney-A Middle-Class Hole”. He has multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien as well as a Showtime Special with Rob Gronkowski. He has also appeared twice at Denis Leary’s, Comics Come Home at the TD Garden. His TV & movie credits include; The King of Queens,100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom.

  • November 20: Cowboy Junkies – Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond < click for tickets

    “Watch Cowboy Junkies Live on Tour”
    “One of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock” – All Music
    “Margo Timmins’s voice is as melancholy and enchanting as ever” – The New York Times
    “There’s something that is nearly miraculous about the way Margo Timmins’ beautiful voice fits with those pained lyrics written by her brother Michael Timmins…the result is some truly transformative music.” – The Mercury News

    Cowboy Junkies will be performing a career-spanning show from The Trinity Session to their recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty! Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.

    In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 29 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.” Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael. ?CJ have been a constant in our musical history. So happy to have them back as we both celebrate decades of shows! ?

  • November 21: Cowboy Junkies – Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond < click for tickets

    “Watch Cowboy Junkies Live on Tour”
    “One of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock” – All Music
    “Margo Timmins’s voice is as melancholy and enchanting as ever” – The New York Times
    “There’s something that is nearly miraculous about the way Margo Timmins’ beautiful voice fits with those pained lyrics written by her brother Michael Timmins…the result is some truly transformative music.” – The Mercury News

    Cowboy Junkies will be performing a career-spanning show from The Trinity Session to their recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty! Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.

    In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 29 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.” Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael. ?CJ have been a constant in our musical history. So happy to have them back as we both celebrate decades of shows! ?

  • November 28: The Gibson Brothers < click for tickets

    There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record. The same thing that led David Ferguson and Grammy Award winning producer and Black Keys front man Dan Auerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such as Hank Williams Jr. and Dr. John: the Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder, and, if that’s not enough, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury. It’s a resume almost anybody in country music would be proud to have.

    Oh, I love these these bluegrass greats!!! You name a bluegrass award and they have won it : Songwriter of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year….and some of these multiple times! These brothers of bluegrass, write really amazing songs, have beautiful voices and are just the real deal. In a climate of new grass and a glut on new string bands, these brothers hold true to the old time bluegrass and country. They were featured on Prairie Home Companion last year and of course many of you have seen them here at SMAC many times……they always bring the house down. They have a sound that is so sincere. Its like they grew up in a country band decades ago, when the divisions of country music were not so defined. But they are every bit of here for today’s’ stages. They are a personal favorite of mine….Come highly SMAC recommended.

  • December 3: The Wood Brothers < click for tickets

    Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver’s band King Johnson built a loyal following in the South. With drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, The Wood Brothers have evolved into one of roots music’s most revered acts, playing sold out shows across North America, garnering a Grammy Award nomination and releasing nine studio albums, including their forthcoming release, Puff of Smoke, out August 1.

    The Wood Brothers have partnered with American Friends of Canadian Conservation so that $1 per ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) in their efforts to conserve ecologically-rich wetlands and protect irreplaceable land from development. Every $1 donated will be matched by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with $2 so more endangered wetlands can be saved. If you’d like to learn more, please visit this link.

  • December 5: Dana Cunningham and Carol Noonan < click for tickets

    Annual Christmas Concert at The Little White Church in Eaton, NH
    Dana the composer and pianist, and Carol the singer songwriter together form a really beautiful and fun Christmas show that they play annually at this special place on Crystal Lake in the quaint village of Eaton NH.

    Doors open at 7:00 pm – Show begins at 7:30 pm

    Again, this concert is held at the Little White Church in Eaton NH Tickets may only be purchased through the Stone Mountain Arts Center Box Office Join Dana and Carol for a very special holiday memory at the Little White Church.

    Please Note: This is not a SMAC produced show, so SMAC memberships or credits do not apply.;

  • December 6: Annual Christmas Craft Fair < click for tickets

    Two beautiful halls full of some of area artisans and crafters. These are the prettiest Christmas rooms in the Valley. We are proud to announce once again our annual Christmas Craft Fair. The SMAC Box Office will be open for all kinds of gift ideas like concert tickets deals and gift certificates. Food and beverage available in the Queen Post Cafe for some Christmas cheer and good eats!! C’mon by and get all your shopping done!
    It’s a Christmas Tradition!!
    Live Music provided by Erica Brown, and Matt Shipman!!

    ADMISSION: $2 at the door … children under 12 are FREE
    PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept credit cards on site for Food or Beverage… so when you come to the Craft Fair bring cash or checks!
    TIMES: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    CRAFT FAIR EATS: Serving from 10 to 3:00.
    Grab a bite at the “SMAC Bar” …Pastries, soups, stews, chowder, cornbread, nachos, desserts, and more. Grab some grub at the bar for some walk around snacks and bevis or both barns have seating along with our our four season porch for a leisurly chat over some yummy eats from the SMAC Kitchen.

    Wanna Be A Vendor? …
    If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this fair, please email us and pitch your crafty items and booth set up and we will get back to you if we think you will be suitable for this year’s event. Must include photos
    *The space fee is $150.00 and you will also receive a 50.00 gift certificate from us as a thank you for being part of our event.
    * Please note if you have been a previous vendor it does not automatically secure you a spot…we gotta change it up once in a while!

  • December 9: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

    I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

    On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

    Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

  • December 11: Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas 2026 < click for tickets

    Hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys
    featuring Duke Levine, Kevin Barry and very special guests Soul Singer Jesse Dee!
    Our good friend that swooney soul singer, Jesse Dee will join Carol and the house band for some soulful holiday fun. There is simply no better place to celebrate the holidays than at Stone Mountain Arts Center! With the lights all strung and garlands galore, Stone Mountain LIVE at Christmas is the whole “Experience”… it takes all the best aspects of this special place on the hill and packs it into one fun festive night!

  • December 12: Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas 2026 < click for tickets

    Hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys
    featuring Duke Levine, Kevin Barry and very special guests Soul Singer Jesse Dee!
    Our good friend that swooney soul singer, Jesse Dee will join Carol and the house band for some soulful holiday fun. There is simply no better place to celebrate the holidays than at Stone Mountain Arts Center! With the lights all strung and garlands galore, Stone Mountain LIVE at Christmas is the whole “Experience”… it takes all the best aspects of this special place on the hill and packs it into one fun festive night!

  • December 18: Rickie Lee Jones < click for tickets

    Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records. Jones’ celebrated memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO and a Best Book of the Year at Pitchfork and NPR. The Independent writes, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones . . . a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place.”

  • December 19: Rickie Lee Jones < click for tickets

    Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records. Jones’ celebrated memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO and a Best Book of the Year at Pitchfork and NPR. The Independent writes, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones . . . a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place.”

  • December 31: NYE Soggy Po’ Boys < click for tickets

    The year 2024 was the beginning of a NYE tradition we happily continue to celebrate now each year. The New Orleans styled Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond. A great band with a great singer…Shaina Schwartz : Vocals, Jim Dozet : Vocals + Guitar, Eric Klaxton : Clarinet + Saxophones, Nick Mainella : Tenor Saxophone, Josh Gagnon : Trombone, Mike Effenberger : Piano, Scott Kiefner : Bass, Brian Waterhouse : Drums. A show not to be missed! Perfect way to say goodbye to 2026.

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• January 23: The Suitcase Junket < click for tickets

  Celebrating his latest album release “To Go On”
  “A living, breathing, throat-singing, road-tested, avant-garde, one-man-band who is in a state of perpetual motion… gutsy, fuzzed-out, groove-laden psych rock.” – NPR

  “Bluesy guitar riffs, tenacious melodies and a singing voice both weathered and nimble. You don’t need to witness his physics-defying performance to be captivated; the music stands on its own… astonishing.” – WBUR Boston

  The Suitcase Junket — the intriguing songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz — weds the sensibilities of early blues and rock ‘n’ roll, the improvisational spirit of jazz, and his love of Tom Waits to meticulous, cultured songcraft. Dubbed a “master of musical imagination” by NPR’s World Café Live and “astonishing” by WBUR Boston, Lorenz’s weathered, howl-flecked voice was described by Rochester City Newspaper as “a cross between Hound Dog Taylor and a Tuvan throat singer who has swallowed a bird.”

  Lorenz has earned snowballing acclaim for his achingly poetic dark folk. A solitary artist with an organic yet ornate vision, his seventh album To Go On is his most acutely profound yet. Created in the wake of losing his sister, singer-songwriter Kate Lorenz, it’s a tender, beautiful, and arrestingly moving record; an internal dialogue and conversation with the departed, enormously resonant to anyone who ever loved anyone.

• February 5: On A Winter’s Night < click for tickets

  Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Larkin

  Presenting another Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 musicians gathered together, to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD, followed by several years of touring collaborations. As soloists, these artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades, with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performers, back together by popular demand.

• February 9: Heather Pierson and Her Mardi Gras Band < click for tickets

  Join us for Fat Tuesday
  Come celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday with Heather and her great band! Don’t let her Maine residence fool ya .… she can be all New Orleans with the best of them! A nationally touring singer/songwriter, pianist, community song leader, educator, and poet living in Western Maine. Her 2026 solo release, Alone At Last, is a collection of original ragtime piano compositions, and was hailed by Jazz Weekly as ‘impressively sassy’ and by NYC Jazz Record as ‘evocative’ and ‘joyful’. In a career spanning over three decades, Heather has performed on some of the world’s most beloved stages for both folk and jazz music including SMAC. BTW…We will make sure we have some New Orleans inspired dishes on the menu that night. Maybe a little more New England than New Orleans, but we will do our best!!

• February 11: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

  I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

  On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

  Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

• February 13: Griffin William Sherry (of the Ghost of Paul Revere) < click for tickets

  Living somewhere in-between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of Folk, Americana, and Rock & Roll. Griffin’s music is inspired by his New England rural roots. As such, he brings together an inimitable signature style, visceral and heartfelt, loud and passionate, each song taking on a voice of its own. In 2011, He co-founded the band The Ghost of Paul Revere, capturing the hearts and minds of countless fans with a series of acclaimed releases and sold-out shows everywhere. He helped establish his own music festival, performed on national television, and garnered millions of streams. In 2019, his song The Ballad of the 20th Maine became the official Maine State Ballad, securing The Ghost of Paul Revere’s place in Maine music history. After writing music for seventeen years, Griffin’s begun work on his first solo record, taking exciting steps in a new directions both creatively and sonically.

• February 19: Altan < click for tickets

  We love our dear musical friends. With a career in Irish music for 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band’s influence and genius. Audiences from Ireland to Japan to Australia to Europe have embraced their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings. Over a dozen releases to date, ranging from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs. Chicago Weekly, said, “Thought by many to be the finest traditional Irish combo working today, Altan seamlessly blend dazzling instrumental prowess and the gorgeously delicate vocals of Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh” I would whole heartedly agree. The real deal of Irish bands…don’t miss their welcome return.

• February 26: Palaver Strings < click for tickets

  featuring Vuyo Otashe and Chris Pattishall performs “Incwadi”
  INCWADI Featuring acclaimed jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and Grammy-nominated pianist Chris Pattishall, Incwadi celebrates the rich musical heritage of Sotashe’s home country, South Africa. The program includes traditional folk songs in Zulu, Sepedi, and Xhosa, choral works by Michael Moreane and Bheki Mseleku, and originals by Vuyo Sotashe, all presented in fresh arrangements for voice, piano, and strings Incwadi explores connections between American jazz, South African traditional music, and European classical music, moving fluidly between traditions in a spirit of exploration and joy.

  Palaver Strings Since 2014, Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings has made its mark as one of New England’s most innovative chamber ensembles. The ensemble’s Co-Artistic Directors curate artistic programming collaboratively and democratically, rotating project direction and musical leadership. Some musicians also hold administrative roles. Each year Palaver presents a full concert season featuring diverse programming and world-renown collaborators, and offers music instruction to hundreds of students through the Palaver Music Center.

  Palaver’s recent and upcoming engagements include appearances at Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall, Newport Classical, National Sawdust, and the Kennedy Center, as well as residencies at Ithaca College, Rockport Music, Longy School of Music, and Boston Center for the Arts. The ensemble has collaborated with artists such as Kinan Azmeh and Attacca Quartet, and commissioned works from Errollyn Wallen, Kareem Roustom, and Sato Matsui. Palaver’s latest release A Change is Gonna Come (Azica Records, 2024) features Nicholas Phan and Farayi Malek on reimagined American protest songs. The Grammy-nominated album was praised for its “fresh, galvanizing sound” (Bay Area Reporter) and named one of Gramophone’s favorite classical recordings of the year.

  Chris Pattishall is a pianist and composer known for his stylistic breadth, sense of detail, and surrealist inclinations. His debut album Zodiac was called “a startling achievement” by the New York Times. He is a featured performer on a number of film scores, including Everything Everywhere All At Once and Knives Out and he co-composed the score to Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

  Vuyo (Vuyolwethu) Sotashe is an award-winning New York-based jazz vocalist and composer, originally from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Since moving to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar, Sotashe has performed with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jimmy Heath, Al Jarreau, and Winard Harper. He has appeared at Montreux Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Newport Jazz Fest, and was the first male vocalist to place in the finals of the Thelonious Monk Institute competition. .

• March 7: Kyle Carey < click for tickets

  Pay What You Can … Matinee Show

  Here with her terrific band, Kyle Carey’s unique fusion of ‘Gaelic Americana’ music includes influences from the American Folk Anthology, the traditional music of Cape Breton, Ireland and Scotland, and the Appalachian poetry of Louise McNeill. Kyle spent her earliest years in the Alaskan Bush, where her parents were teachers, and where she found herself immersed in the Yupik language and its songs—developing a sensitivity to language and music that would aid her later in the creation of her own style of trans-Atlantic folk. As a young woman, Kyle traveled to Cape Breton on a Fulbright Fellowship to learn Scottish Gaelic. Afterward, she spent a year on the Isle of Skye in Scotland—honing her skills in the Gaelic language and studying singing technique with Lewis-born singer Christine Primrose, before landing finally in Ireland—where she recorded her debut album. She is critically acclaimed, for her direct and compelling expression of her distinctive ‘Gaelic Americana’ sound.

• March 17: St. Paddy’s Celebration and Dinner < click for tickets

  A celebration of the greenest of holidays.
  Come join us for a festive Irish feast. Between courses Carol Noonan and friends will perform some of your Irish favorites. And don’t worry if you don’t like Corned Beef, there will be plenty of other options. But for those of you who do like that “corney” dish, Carol’s version, like her Danny Boy, is the best that this blarney neck of the woods has to offer.!!! Memberships not applicable for this dinner event.

• March 26: Brandy Clark Take Flight World Tour < click for tickets

  Brandy Clark is a GRAMMY, CMA, and Americana Award-winning songwriter and musician widely regarded as one of her generation’s finest writers. In 2024, she won Best Americana Performance at the GRAMMY Awards and Song of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards for “Dear Insecurity,” her duet with Brandi Carlile. The song appears on her self-titled album, produced by Carlile and praised by Forbes as “an Americana masterpiece.”

  Beyond her solo work, Clark has written some of the past decade’s most celebrated songs, including Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow” and the GRAMMY-nominated “A Beautiful Noise,” performed by Carlile and Alicia Keys. She also co-wrote the music for the Broadway hit Shucked, earning a Drama Desk Award and a Tony nomination for Best Original Score. She is a warm, sweet and all around superb songwriter and singer. We are happy to welcome her back to our stage. We just loved her and you will too!

• March 27: Jason Carter Band < click for tickets

  In Lloyd, Kentucky, on U.S. 23, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards, the worldwide tours, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. True to those Kentucky roots, Carter continues to pour all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He’s won three Grammy awards, including 2018’s “Best Bluegrass Album” with the Travelin’ McCourys, of which he is a founding member. And he’s taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year,” a staggering number that isn’t quite so crazy once you realize just how many bluegrass greats have turned to Carter for collaboration.

  As a fiddler, Carter has been featured on albums by Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Asleep at the Wheel, and many more, all in addition to his tireless touring and recording with Del as well as the Travelin’ McCourys.

  On Carter’s forthcoming solo album, Lowdown Hoedown, listeners may recognize instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas or Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz or Billy Strings. With Lowdown Hoedown, Carter shares the fruits of decades’ worth of on-the-road experience, spectacular musical sensibility, and genuine excitement for what bluegrass can be. He has been to SMAC many times and now we get to se him in full force..and a fiddle force he is!

• April 2: Kathy Mattea < click for tickets

  Our Dear Friend Kathy is back!!
  Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). In addition to creating and recording new music and performing live on tour, Kathy is increasingly involved with public broadcasting, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary for PBS “Country Music”, and recently replacing founder Larry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage”.

• April 17: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet < click for tickets

  For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England.
  Their most recent album, and the 25th in their 45-year career, was titled “From Bamako to Carencro,” alluding the cultural and migratory connection between Bamako, in Mali, West Africa, and Louisiana (symbolized in name by the Lafayette, LA suburb of Carencro), a connection that draws a sonic bloodline back to BeauSoleil’s roots. Since becoming the first Cajun band to win a GRAMMY with “L’amour Ou La Folie” (their Traditional Folk Album – 1998) and then a second Grammy in 2010, “Live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival”, BeauSoleil has garnered many accolades, including twelve GRAMMY nominations. They were regular guests on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, who dubbed them “the best Cajun band in the world,” and their music is so integral to the Cajun culture that they have been featured on the New Orleans–based hit HBO program “Treme”. Critics unanimously agree that it is “bon temps, every time they play,” (New York Times). Happy to have them back

• May 7: Lonesome Ace Stringband < click for tickets

  SMAC Fave!! Ya know we get more than our share of string bands pitched to us these days. But with all the rebooting and reinventions of bluegrass and old timey music, every once in while something more pure comes through and I was so glad we hosted this band. EVERYONE loved them! Case in point from from Canada, the Lonesome Ace Stringband is an old-time band with bluegrass chops that play some righteous folk and country music. The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle and clawhammer banjo of John Showman and Chris Coole. They are joined by a rotating cast of extraordinary upright bassists (including founding member Max Malone, Noah Harrington, and Lotus Wight). There’s a depth of groove and sense of space not often heard in bluegrass today, a level of instrumental interplay and vocal blend uncommon in old-time, and an on-stage rapport that transcends all of this. Take a minute to listen to a sweet ballad on YouTube. But no worries they can S&@t kick it with the rest of them. WE LOVE them!

• May 13: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

  I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

  On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

  Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

• May 29: The Mammals < click for tickets

  Co-founded by Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar (daughter of fiddle legend Jay Ungar), The Mammals emerged in the early 2000s with a mission: revive the rebel soul of Americana, and give it something real to say. Known for rafter-raising performances, hear-a-pin-drop balladry, and a rare ability to move crowds from dancing to reflecting and back again. The Mammals bring high-energy, heart-forward Americana that bridges audiences of all ages. With string-band fire, indie-folk depth, and socially conscious storytelling they create a live experience that’s both a celebration and a call to connection. Their 2025 double album, Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2, explores freedom, kinship, and cultural repair.

  “Anchored in the fertile folk traditions of the Hudson Valley, this fiercely independent band blends string-band swagger with indie-folk heart and a radical spirit that feels both deeply rooted and urgently current. Their songs straddle the personal and political, moving from love ballads and front porch reflections to rally cries for environmental justice, labor rights, and community healing. It’s protest music with hooks—think Pete Seeger meets Wilco at a modern hootenanny. Their harmonies ache, their fiddles fly, and their lyrics don’t flinch. The Mammals aren’t here for nostalgia—they’re here to make folk music matter again. At a time when roots music can feel either too polished or too precious, The Mammals cut through with grit, grace, and a palpable sense of purpose. Whether they’re headlining a folk festival, recording in their own homegrown Humble Abode Studio, or showing up for a cause in their backyard, The Mammals carry on a living tradition: one where music doesn’t just entertain—it empowers.”

• August 12: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

  I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

  On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

  Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

• October 14: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

  I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

  On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

  Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.

• December 8: Comedian Bob Marley < click for tickets

  I don’t know any other person who worked harder to keep us entertained during 2020 and beyond than comedian Bob Marley. His daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges, and there have been many. Bob has a gift and a way of finding the hilarity in the obvious and the seemingly common occurrences in our sometimes mundane lives. In fact, he would make fun of me for saying all this!!. I can just hear him mocking me now!

  On a personal note, Bob kept my staff from going crazy! We appreciate him for being one of the artists that was willing to do shows in whatever way he could to make venues and people laugh..whether it was a small capacity show or a drive in…he did it all. Nothing can stop the Bob Marley train and we love him for that. And yes, I said artist!!

  Bob is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world of comedy. His viral videos have thrust him into further popularity as one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. But we are lucky he will still come to us! You know’em, you love’m…more than 15 years as a stand-up comic, Maine’s own Bob Marley has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. But all those accolades aside, he is just one of us, and we can’t get enough of him. And geesh don’t we all need to laugh right now.