Upcoming Events

Maine's beloved Patty Griffin will be performing three concerts in support of the Opera House and some of her other favorite venues on November 7, November 21 and a final show on December 5. She will be on stage at The Continental in Austin, while fans can stay safe tucked in their homes. The concerts can be live streamed at 8 pm (EST), and they will remain available for 48 hours. Tickets for one are $25, or buy the series…

Grammy Award Winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love, has long been recognized as "one of the greatest singers of all-time" by Rolling Stone Magazine. It’s no wonder The New York Times raves: “Darlene Love’s thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton’s guitar or Bob Dylan’s lyrics.” Through the years, Darlene has continued to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances. Her voice launched dozens of hits including "He's a…

Imagine. Bring together Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Paul Mellyn, three of Maine's best musicians and what do you get? Scotty River Trio and an evening guaranteed to be filled with great music from multiple genres and a bit of good fun from the 3 on stage. Familiar Blues, country, rock, bluegrass, Cajun, folk, and some of their own material as well will fill the House tonight. Advance tickets $20. All reserved seating. Masks required. Balcony windows will be open…

Maine’s premier Celtic duo, Castlebay, will “drive cold winter away” with joyous and mysterious seasonal songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles. The lilting sound of Celtic harp, Irish flute, fiddle and guitar will mingle with vibrant songs of revelry and wonder. The celebration of the winter solstice was one of the most important in the calendar of the ancient people of the British Isles and Ireland. Many of the enigmatic circles of standing stones that rise…

While we wish that We Banjo 3 was actually going to be on our stage this December, they will bring their music to your living room if you purchase a ticket to tonight's performance! Not only does tonight's virtual concert feature the stunning talents of Opera House performers We Banjo 3, it also includes our beloved Skerryvore as well as special guests Bela Fleck & Abigail Washington and others. Tickets are $20. 25% of each ticket purchased through the ticket…

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…

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 16 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…

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 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 (“Making Memories Of Us”), Tim McGraw (“Please Remember Me”) and more. But owing to the distinctly universal, literary quality…

One night, one stage,  three remarkable, award-winning talents. Ellis, Vance and Seth each tour nationally doing their own shows but tonight they will come together to share the stage, performing solo and perhaps as duos or even a trio at times. Returning to one of their favorite stages, this evening will be unrehearsed and audience members will be treated to “sitting in” on an concert  that will go in many directions, but all good! The music starts early, at 7…

Over the past 19 years the traditional Quebec group, Genticorum, has become a fixture on the international world, folk and Celtic music circuit. The band’s 6 albums have been met with critical acclaim in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The trio has given more than 1,500 concerts in more than 15 countries. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the energetic and original traditional ‘power trio’ also incorporates the dynamism of today’s North American and European folk…

This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance and after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. With their latest release, Go Climb a Tree, their music has never sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live performers. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, Celtic fans…

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.” Tickets on sale beginning May 2021.

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…

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…

Irish virtuoso guitarist Shane Hennessy has established himself as one of the leading guitarists on the world stage, known widely for his fingerstyle, flatpicking, and percussive guitar-playing approaches. His energetic live performances and his cinematically-vivid compositions tie in influences from Bach to Beyoncé – and everything in between! With a unique style of solo guitar playing that encompasses the range of a whole band – covering drums, bass, rhythm and lead lines – Shane builds a complete sonic world entirely…

“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…

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 Reverand 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 in May…

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…

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…