John Hiatt – SOLD OUT
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesA master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; […]
Alison Brown Quartet
Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is […]
Gaelic Storm
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. The band attributes […]
Oshima Brothers – Special Acoustic Show
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesSPECIAL ACOUSTIC SHOW. Oshima Brothers, the Japanese-Italian sibling duo known for their infectious indie folk-soul sound and mesmerizing blood harmonies, are set to host a special acoustic show at Boothbay […]
Jake Shimabukaro
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesIf you know the ‘ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With […]
Tim Sample
Tim Sample was raised in Boothbay Harbor and brings his humor back to town each summer during his annual Opera House show. He is famous for both his presentation and […]
OKAN
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesJust Announced! Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love, Canadian band OKAN takes their name from the word for heart in […]
Tapestry Vocal Ensemble “Postcards from France”
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesCrisscrossing France from Auvergne to Provence, Brittany to Paris and beyond, this program by Tapestry and friends bring together a rich blend of Impressionism, folk roots, and a touch of […]
US Army Band’s Soldiers’ Chorus
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe Soldiers’ Chorus, founded in 1957, is the vocal complement of the United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC. The 29–member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and […]
To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and American Song
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesPete Seeger, the father of the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, wrote a number of songs that have become classics. Allan Winkler, an American historian, wrote a biography […]
Canadian Brass
Join us tonight to listen to this legendary brass ensemble. With nearly 140 albums, 24 Grammy and Juno nominations and recognized internationally as a brass ensemble apart from all others, […]
The Contenders
Featuring two seasoned vets of the music scene–Jay Nash on guitar and Josh Day on drums–the Americana-Folk duo The Contenders have toured the country extensively, bringing their troubadour spirit to […]
The Hot Sardines
Quality is timeless. Just ask The Hot Sardines. In the talented hands of the New York-based ensemble, music first made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy horn arrangements, […]
Patty Griffin
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesJUST ANNOUNCED! Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind […]
Larry & Joe
Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old time musician. Larry was […]
Teada
Celebrating 21 years as one of Ireland’s leading traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, […]
Kevin Kiley & Friends
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe Opera House’s technical director trades hats tonight, and slides into the keyboard for his annual summer celebration of the music of Broadway and the American Songbook. Joined by profession […]
Garrison Keillor Tonight
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesGarrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs […]
Stillhouse Junkies
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesBluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots, classical, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy, intricately composed yet […]
Eileen Ivers
Eileen Ivers will make you change the way you think about the fiddle – Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, guest star with more than 50 orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra and Boston […]
The Jerry Douglas Band
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesDobro master and 16-time GRAMMY winner Jerry Douglas is to the resonator guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar, elevating, transforming, and reinventing the instrument in countless ways. […]
Bob Milne – Ragtime Piano
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesBob Milne has been called the finest interpreter of ragtime music in the world. His boogie-woogie piano playing is something that must be seen and heard to be believed. The […]
The Clements Brothers
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe Clements Brothers are George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass), identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long […]
US Navy Band Country Current
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesFree Concert Tonight! The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend […]
Le Vent du Nord
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe award winning and 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 […]
Skerryvore
They’re like no one else. Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading […]
California Guitar Trio w/ Peppino D’Agostino
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing […]
Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell is the songwriter’s songwriter and an icon among giants. Native Texan, Crowell is a multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour with fifteen number one hits. Over the course of his career, […]
The Langan Band
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesIt is possible to see the evidence of influences the band have drawn on and enjoyed including traditional Scots music, Eastern European Gypsy, Progressive Jazz and American Old-Time to name […]
Seth Glier, Vance Gilbert, Crys Matthews
Three extraordinary songwriters with accolades and Grammy nods aplenty between them – together on stage tonight in a round robin format. One great song after another, each from a different […]
Genticorum
Genticorum is among the most distinctive voices of Québécois traditional music. In French, to describe the chemistry between people, you say they have atomes crochus— literally, that their atoms are […]
The Brothers Four
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesMusical million-sellers for THE BROTHERS include "Greenfields," "Yellow Bird," "Try to Remember," and "Across the Wide Missouri." Their hit recording of "The Green Leaves of Summer" from the motion picture […]
Dean Owens & The Sinners
Dean Owens is an award-winning, consummate live performer, with a searingly soulful voice and a wealth of stories, earworm inducing melodies and songs; the heart of a rock n roller […]
Ryanhood
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesNamed ‘Best Group/Duo’ at the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that […]
Bennewitz Quartet
The Bennewitz Quartet is one of the top ensembles on the international chamber music scene. After winning two prestigious competitions – Osaka Chamber Music and Festa 2005 and Prémio Paolo […]
A Motown Christmas w/ Pat Colwell
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations will kick off the holiday season in Boothbay Harbor with a must-see concert event. A crowd favorite, their Motown Christmas show is sure to […]
Don Campbell Band’s Christmas Show
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesAward-Winning, Singer-Songwriter, Don Campbell and his band celebrate 30+ years of songs, stories, and music. His original music earned him the Grand Prize at the True Value Country Showdown at […]
The Gingerbread Spectacular – begins Friday, December 13
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesThe tradition continues this holiday season. Three days of confectionery magic with the display of dozens of gingerbread structures large and small from near and far! Castles, cabins, windmills, lighthouses […]
An Evening with Ellis Paul
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United StatesEllis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous […]