Upcoming Events

Dionne Warwick needs little introduction. A legend, a superstar, a household name for more than 60 years! At 80 years young and with an illustrious career she has firmly established herself as music royalty. With her recent coronation as the Queen of Twitter, she remains as relevant today as the day she started on this incredible journey 8 decades ago. For all the superlatives the one remaining fact is her music transcends generations as her voice remains one of the…

Portland Symphony Orchestra's Assistant Concertmaster Amy Sims, Violin and Vytas Baksys, piano bring an evening of Mozart, Stravinsky, William Grant Still and Johannes Brahms to the Opera House this spring. The evening's program is The Fairy's Kiss. Join us for this late spring evening of classical music. Taking Covid precautions, expect  open windows, and masks required for all audience members. If you are unable to wear a mask for the entire time you are in the Opera House, please do not…

Tonight the Opera House delightedly presents “Dueling Divas, a classical music trio performing romantic standards and baroque hits. Violinists Andrew Sords and Mari Sato along with pianist Daniel Overly each have acclaimed careers, having performed on four continents and with over 300 orchestras. Hailed by international press as “utterly radiant” and “exceptionally heartfelt and soulful”, this trio is sure to excite with their compelling performances and hilarious anecdotes.” Advance tickets $25 and currently available only through the Opera House box…

Portland, Maine based musician Seth Warner and his band present Songs on the Western Horizon. This early summer evening will celebrate and explore music created and inspired by the people and places of the Western U.S. and its landscapes, legends and borderlands. Included will be songs by Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Randy Newman, Jackson Browne and many more. Joining Seth will be long time collaborators and prolific solo artists themselves: Duane Edwards - upright bass,  Evan Haines - electric guitar, Chris Marro - drums.  Doors at 6:30, music at 7. Tickets…

Ellis Paul returns tonight and will be joined by some of his favorite fellow musicians. They will share the stage, performing solo and perhaps together at times. This is a serendipitous evening and anything could happen, the only guarantee is that all of it will be good! Unrehearsed. Audience members will be treated to "sitting in" on a concert that will go in many directions. Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7.  Tickets $25. Call the box office at…

Brickman’s engaging stage presence seamlessly blends emotion and humor with music that touches the heart.His distinctive piano style and captivating live performances, have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. He's is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles.  He’s garnered 2 Grammy nominations, Gospel Music’s Dove Award, 2 SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and is a…

Susan Werner composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Throughout her expansive career, boundless versatility has emerged as a hallmark of Werner’s talent, and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical persona. The Chicago Tribune calls her, “One of the most innovative songwriters working today.” Limited seating due to Covid. Tickets on sale beginning May 1, 2021. Call the box office at 207-633-5159.

Matt Nakoa is an award-winning songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. A modern troubadour, he makes his home on the highways and concert stages of America, and appears regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush. The Boston Globe says of Nakoa, “Between his piano chops and heartfelt originals on guitar, he drops jaws.” Born on a small goat farm in New York State, Nakoa trained to be a concert pianist before accepting a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music as a…

“Nobody I know — and I mean nobody — has covered more ground and made more friends and sung more songs than Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He’s got a song and a friend for every mile behind him,” said Johnny Cash. One of the last true links to the great folk traditions of this country, with over 40 albums under his belt, Ramblin' Jack Elliott is considered one of the country's legendary foundations of folk music. From Johnny Cash to Tom…

Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to transport audiences through an emotional and spectacular universe. Fate brought these three great Canadian musical minds together to develop a most contagious complicity. With the accordion, fiddle, and piano, Cécilia will undoubtedly thrill you with its warm sound. Tickets on sale beginning July 1, 2020 available at the box office at 207-633-5159.

Sons of Serendip is a unique Billboard Charting quartet consisting of a harpist, cellist, pianist and lead vocalist. The quartet was a finalist on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent, gaining popularity by offering fresh interpretations of popular music. Since the talent competition, Sons of Serendip has toured nationally, sharing their creative and emotionally stirring arrangements and original compositions with audiences all around the country. Some notable performances include the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, as well as collaborations with Cynthia…

John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential iconic singer-songwriter of the 80’s folk scene. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, he honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image. The shy, wry, insightful, and sensitive singer-songwriter has been copied and parodied. But the old coat he wove still fits, and still suits him well. The old songs ring as true as they ever did, and the new ones are just as good. “Gorka…

The Slocan Ramblers (2019 Juno Award nominees) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between. The Slocans blend bluegrass, old-time and folk…

A native of Italy, D'Agostino has made his considerable mark as a musical artist on the guitar since arriving in the United States in the '80's. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar of all time. The CD, "Every Step of The Way," was awarded by Acoustic Guitar's People's Choice Awards with a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. Peppino is not only one of the top guitarists…

In a career spanning 5 decades, he has recorded 17 albums, had several hundred covers of his songs, including the American folk classic Garden Song  and performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. He has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, his body of work has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum,…

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Echoes can be heard of trad music…

Take two brothers, Daniel (Accordion) and Martin Gillespie (pipes, whistles and accordion), steeped in the Scottish west coast ceilidh tradition on the Isle of Tiree, and add in friends Fraser West (drums) and Alec Dalglish (guitar and vocals), with a background in brass bands, wind bands, jazz bands, and with blues, folk and country influences, and you have the 2005, embryonic Skerryvore. Fast forward 10 years, add Craig Espie (fiddle) and Jodie Bremaneson (bass), bring in your album producer Alan…

This Carousel alumni photo is just one of many from the scrapbooks of generations of the Boothbay region’s summer stock musical theater talents who were inspired by the Carousel Theatre’s music director, Dominic Garvey. Tonight more than a dozen performers will come together, bringing their musical talents and Broadway credits to the Opera House stage, it’s a reunion celebrating the music of the American songbook, honoring the memory of the man who launched so many of their careers in the…

From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has travelled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. After 11 CDs, DVDs, teaching books and collaborations with many other top-flight musicians, Gambetta is increasingly known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. With America in his heart and his roots in…

With more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt, Texas native RODNEY CROWELL is a two-time Grammy Award winner with five Number One hits of his own, six Americana Music Association Awards including their Lifetime Achievement For Songwriter Award and a legacy of songwriting excellence which has made him an icon among giants. With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and…

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling," and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 17 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and…

JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘iGrass’, their onstage energy along with their virtuos musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. “Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.” Rescheduled from 2020 - Tickets on…

"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”, says the Chicago Weekly. And Dublin's Sunday Tribune says, “The appeal of Altan centres on the fact that they see no differences or divisions in music. As such, they have managed to cross the all- important cultural barriers between folk and world and rock music”. Join us this fall as we welcome Altan…

“One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets," says Rolling Stone. “She really is important in reminding people that there is a great tradition of African-American, old-time musicians. I love that she sings in this really rich low vocal range, just straight from the chest, resonant, " according to NPR. “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but it’s her deep-hued voice that can change on a dime from brushed steel to melted toffee that commands attention,” reports the The…

His incredible journey spans five-and-a-half decade and includes adventures with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Garcia and music and life lessons from seminal blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis, who claimed the young Bromberg as a son. A musician’s musician, Bromberg’s mastery of several stringed instruments (guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin) and multiple styles is legendary, leading Dr. John to declare him an American icon. Bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, expect it all tonight from this Grammy-nominated artist.  Tickets available beginning July 1,…

Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations. She has performed and traveled across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Hanneke’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional, described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic, somehow wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.” The Hanneke Cassel Band features Tristan Clarridge on cello/vocals and Keith…

Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies.  Thrown together purely by accident for an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s venerable West End Cultural Centre, The Small Glories could almost make you believe in fate. With a stage banter striking a unique balance between slapstick and sermon, these veteran singer-songwriters have a way of making time disappear, rooms shrink, and audiences feel as they are right there on the stage with the…

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says The Boston Globe of Cherish The Ladies, Grammy Award nominated Irish-American supergroup that formed in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Celtic music scene. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish The Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide. They’ve brought their signature blend of virtuosic instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, and stunning step dancing to the White…

One of Scotland’s most popular folk-based groups to emerge in the last decade, chart-toppers Talisk have toured the world stacking up major awards for their explosively energetic yet artfully woven sound, including Folk Band of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, and the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation. Mohsen Amini (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Musician of the Year 2018), Hayley Keenan and Graeme Armstrong fuse concertina, fiddle and guitar to produce a ground-breaking, multi-layered and instantly enthralling signature sound that has…

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or at least they would if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays…

Billboard Magazine says “like James Taylor’s voice or B.B. King’s guitar, Alison Brown’s banjo is an instrument possessed of unique sonic signature and inescapable beauty.” We couldn’t agree more. When Alison is in the house with her band, the old building sings from within. If you’ve never heard this Grammy-winning musician, do not miss this night on stage. Alison's music haunts this old Opera House in the most delightful way - we are eager to welcome her back. Tickets available…