Dervish has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury. They accompanied the Irish President on […]

We continue to celebrate the music of Ireland this month! Celebrating 25 years in 2026, Téada are a traditional band with a truly worldwide reach. Since 2001, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity […]

Featuring the steel drum sounds of Pan Fried Steel – be transported to your favorite Caribbean Island without the hassle of packing or flying!  Come listen to the two dozen steel drums and feel free to slip on your favorite sandals, perhaps your best beach clothing and join us tonight for this harbinger of Spring! […]

Come Into the Mystic tonight and be prepared, perhaps, to Moondance, maybe with a Brown Eyed-Girl, as The Boneheads play the music of V. Morrison and others. These uber-talented musicians never ever fail to entertain - come out tonight and support local music. Advance tickets $20, from the box office only. Regular tickets $25, online […]

Ellis Paul is a songwriter, author, illustrator, and teacher. He has been a constant presence on the American folk circuit for over thirty years. In that time, he has released twenty two albums of original music and performed over 5,000 shows. His songs have made their into big screen features including blockbuster films such as: […]

Boothbay native, vocalist Lara Tupper and guitarist/vocalist Bobby Sweet present spirited interpretations of folk and pop standards mixed with Bobby's original compositions in what promises to be a joyful night of music and stories this Spring. These two are perennial audience favorites for good reasons! Advance discounted tickets only $20, available directly from the Opera […]

Here’s what others’ say about this rising Australian talent: “Warmth flecked with grit” - Rolling Stone. "The vocal swagger of Van Morrison and dark spirituality and intelligence of Nick Cave"​​ - the Weekend Australian. "Intoxicating New Orleans-tinged Americana... a bit of Waits, some Early James and C.W. Stoneking" says Post to Wire while the Grateful […]

Critics say – “Another world-class voice is heard from Louisiana, another soulful, mesmerizing singer who writes emotional songs with impact and heart. Andrew Duhon is a troubadour for the next generation, a story-teller for his generation. Measured in the blues with the gift of narrative, Andrew¹s songs will not only make you think, they will […]

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year – Traditional Québécois Music, Traverse is a musical journey into the heart of traditional fiddle music that resonates with nuance and vitality. “Gorgeous, refreshing” raves The Guardian, while Songlines calls the band’s music “mature, dignified and rewarding.” With champion fiddler Laura Risk, Nicholas Williams […]

Grammy award-winning and Platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. 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 […]

Free community performance. The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus helps restart young lives. War-torn villages, bloodshed, famine, and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of these young singers before being embraced by the warmth, companionship and harmony that Pihcintu provides. Con Fullam, an award-winning producer, musician, and songwriter, combined his passion for music with a deep […]

Billboard world chart-topping Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after more than two decades of touring they are a true force to be reckoned with. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure – attracting fans of every genre […]

Karla's legacy as a writer and her perseverance as a performer are best summed up in a Billboard Magazine review of Karla's "All My Life" recording. "Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today." In […]

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 the band’s musical arrangements. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes […]

“The most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s captivating performances draw on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, with the uniqueness of their artistic approach bringing old songs into the present. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share […]

Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice, her unshakable melodies, and her knack for wise, wry lyrics that clench the heart. It’s no surprise that as the daughter of Suzzy Roche and Loudon Wainwright III, and half sibling to Rufus and Martha Wainwright, that she grew up on the […]

T Marie and Bayou Juju serves up a fresh take on traditional music from southern Louisiana including Cajun, Creole,  Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B. And then wows audiences with new original songs imbued with that good juju from the bayou. Their albums feature everything from acoustic improv in an empty cathedral, to […]

This critically acclaimed 5 piece band has consistently redefined roots music over their 4 celebrated roots albums. I Draw Slow has ben #1 on the Irish Independent Chart and their songs are streamed in the millions worldwide. Their distinctive blend of Irish and Appalachian roots composition has been licensed for film, TV, and advertising and […]

This will be one big night of blues in Boothbay Harbor. When James Montgomery played in Nashville as a member of the Johnny Winter Band, the Nashville Tennessean wrote “If ever the me came to use two “legendary” tags in one story, it is to describe both Winter and Montgomery. They are blues masters of […]

“Pianist and composer, Arsentiy Kharitonov, proved to be the newest addition to the top ranks of this season’s artists,” said The New York Observer, citing his Carnegie Hall debut as one of the top six concerts of the season. Fanfare Magazine writes, “Arsentiy Kharitonov’s sumptuous tone, technical mastery, broad dramatic range, and elegant phrasing place […]

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of acclaimed Canadian group Enter the Haggis. Over a 30-year career, Enter the Haggis toured extensively across North America, performing on national television programs including Regis and Kelly, A&E, PBS, and at prestigious stages including the Kennedy Center for the Arts. Carrying the […]

The award winning, highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. “Featuring button accordion, guitar and […]

The bluegrass titan Jerry Douglas says “Out of the Wilds of East Nashville comes this band of ringers, each of them having played in nationally known high profile bluegrass bands. The sound they make when they play together rivals that of any of their main gigs. Who knows, but I heard them as a finely […]

Seth is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right Thing. He has worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine, Mongolia, China, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill with a diverse list of artists ranging from […]

The Lightfoot Band are the original band members that recorded the many memorable hits and toured for decades with the late great Gordon Lightfoot. Throughout their years together the band toured internationally with Gordon - across Canada and the United States and to cities in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and more. The band includes veterans […]

Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group whose high energy shows have audiences ​singing, dancing, even beatboxing along! The group has performed everywhere - from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs & festivals, to opening for some of the biggest acts in the world, such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, […]

Tonight Opera House technical director Kevin Kiley comes out from the light booth and on to the stage, playing piano accompaniment for a troupe of professional vocalists singing the music of Broadway and beyond. This evening is always a favorite for community members and visitors, and a chance to hear long-time Boothbay Harbor pianist Kevin […]

Jon Pousette-Dart is best known as an American Classic and Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist and for a generation, known at the lead of the Pousette-Dart Band. Growing up in Suffern, NY with a household of artists, including his father, grandfather, and sister, he separated himself by picking up a guitar at the age […]

Sisters Natalie (cello) and Brittany (fiddle) Haas began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however-following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures-that they both arrived as virtuosi and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Fans of […]

Bending genres and uplifting spirits, The Moanin’ Frogs saxophones’ offer an electrifying approach to chamber music. Conservatory trained and entertainment minded, their dynamic and technically precise performances of classical, ragtime, jazz, and pop delight fans across the world. Featuring all 6 saxophones from soprano to bass, The Moanin’ Frogs are unique on today’s chamber music […]

The Cody Sisters band is the heart of contemporary acoustic Folk and Bluegrass in their home state of Colorado and the UK. Their propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies combine to grip the listener. Along with bass player Will Pavilonis, sisters Megan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Maddie (guitar, banjo, vocals) have forged a new sound that […]