Calendar of Events

The uber-talented musicians that make up The Boneheads - Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis - will be joined tonight by Mark Stover, Pat Colwell and others as they dedicate the evening to the music of the legendary Van Morrison. Celebrate the change of seasons on the coast of Maine with the […]

An all hammer dulcimer concert by one of the undisputed masters of the instrument, John McCutcheon!  John is a king in the folk music genre and tonight he brings a live show featuring the hammer dulcimer. While we love having John on our stage, tonight you can enjoy him from the comfort of your couch […]

Tonight dozens of steel drums will fill the stage bringing the musical sound of the islands to the Harbor! The music of Pan Fried Steel conjures up dreams and memories of vacations spent on a distant island, sandals slipping off your feet, perhaps an aqua ocean nearby...come out tonight for an evening of island fun […]

Kalos is three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring musical complexity full of spontaneity and joyful exuberance. They set the standard for traditional repertoire with an underlying drive […]

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories  with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful.  Duhon has released 3 recordings, including  ‘The Moorings’, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for ‘Best Engineered Album’.  He has toured solo for much of his career, and that troubadour element is certainly present, […]

Karla Bonoff is described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation - she's enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Fans and critics agree that her songs are timeless. She was featured in […]

The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums […]

Emerging a decade ago from the underground parties of Brooklyn to touring worldwide and recording a string of albums that’s racked up more than 60 million streams across digital platforms, the Hot Sardines’ own “potent and assured” (says The New York Times), “simply phenomenal” (The Times of London) brand of reinvigorated classic jazz has landed […]

This chart-topping Celtic powerhouse has risen to the top of Billboard’s world music charts 7 times in the #1 spot! They’ve been out on the road for more than 20 years, routinely selling out houses large and small - after being seen by millions as the Irish band playing to the steerage passengers in the […]

“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. He makes memorable music, as evidenced […]

Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is […]

Portland, ME based nationally touring musicians. The brothers include singer/songwriter Sean who pens soulful tunes that mix playful spirits with emotional sincerity, and brother Jamie uses different instruments, loops, and other sonic textures to construct something fresh and familiar. An electronic beat shakes up a quiet acoustic ballad. A hooky pop melody gets contorted by […]

Southern Rock Supergroup featuring Chris Anderson (formerly with The Outlaws),  A.J. Vallee (The Southern Rock All-Stars), Chuck Farrell (James Montgomery band, Jon Butcher and Tim Archibald. Join us this July 4th weekend as we rock on with these veterans of the southern Rock world. Advance tickets $25, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. […]

Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the […]

Described as "equal parts Mark Twain, college professor, and musical icon, Livingston delights audiences with his charm and vast repertoire of his 22 albums and popular classics. Livingston has written top-40 hits recorded by his brother James Taylor and has appeared with Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Buffet. He is equally at […]

Windborne’s captivating performances draw on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, […]

From raging fiddle tunes, to saxophone solos and unrequited love songs, the music of The Faux Paws would be hard to pin down with standard genre descriptions.  The trio’s contagious groove, and feel-good melting pot folk music has been honed over ten years of playing together, and is the sound of three close friends who […]

If you are lucky enough to live in the Boothbay region, you might remember him as your neighbor, your oil truck driver, or the guitar player for guys named Mark…. but in Nashville, Tennessee he’s know as a Country & Western Band leader. Gabe Tonon moved back to Nashville full time in 2017 hoping to […]

Singer-songwriter, David Mallett, is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four 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, […]

These guys are an unusual band on today’s music scene as they are headed by 3 gifted singer-songwriters, each of whom contributes to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band’s sound. They are also the very rare independent band to claim over 60 MILLION Spotify plays worldwide (and counting).Driven by strong lyrical and […]

If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the […]

SOLD OUT. Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton performing with the legendary Bela Fleck. Fifteen-time Grammy winner Fleck always thought he'd come back to bluegrass, and he has. Over the long and lauded course of his unique creative run, Fleck – the world’s premier banjo virtuoso and a celebrated […]

Forming their trio in 2017, Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer are three of the most admired Canadian musicians in traditional music.  Set to launch their first album, they offer a new sound to the landscape: it’s melodious, rhythmic, emotional, energetic, and of the highest caliber.  Join us tonight as we celebrate the arrival […]

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 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard […]

Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill and American Baritone Emmett O’Hanlon present “The Golden Age of Hollywood” a thrilling evening of classic songs from the silver screen and great Broadway musicals. Presenting favorites including ' Moon River ', 'The Impossible Dream ' , ' Some Enchanted Evening ' , 'My Way ' and more.  Emmet and Emmett […]

Join in the fun tonight, dancing to the music of Duke Ellington, or just settling in to enjoy the concert. Dancing or seated, we promise this night will have your tapping your toes! In celebration of the Opera House's 20th anniversary, we invite all to come out and enjoy one of our favorite Maine jazz […]

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music […]

It’s been four and a half decades since Jon Pousette-Dart caught the attention of Boston-based music promoter Don Law while playing at the Chicken Box in Nantucket. Law convinced the native New Yorker to move to Boston, became his manager, and in short order, singer-guitarist Pousette-Dart led a duo, then a trio, then a whole […]

Members of the Portland Symphony including Amanda Hardy, Principal Oboe, Matt Consul, Viola and Bill Rounds, Cello and Amy Sims, Assistant Concertmaster come together tonight as a quartet and will join us tonight for a late summer’s eve concert including performing works by  J.C. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Elgar among others.  Doors for seating open […]

Seth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. 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 […]

An energy fueled, traditional band from Scotland. Their roots lie in Scottish and Irish traditional music, including traditional Scots song and Scottish piping tunes and Irish banjo. The four piece group includes Abigail Pryde on Fiddle and Vocals, Keith Morrison on Keys, Alastair Maclean on Bagpipes and Whistles, and Callum Cronin on Bass and Guitar. […]

Since 2005, Skerryvore have brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to Festival crowds in USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the way – in 2011 and again […]

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). Her latest album is […]

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.  As one of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their […]

This concert was rescheduled from September 16 to November 4 due to the hurricane. September 16 tickets will be honored on November 4. If you purchased tickets for the original date but cannot attend on November 4, please request a refund from the box office at 207-633-5159. All refunds MUST be requested by October 4. […]

Mike Block is a Grammy Award-winning cello player, singer and composer passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music, hailed as "one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene." (Gramophone). Acclaimed by the New York Times for his "vital rich-hued solo playing", and by Salt Lake City Desert News as "a true artist... […]

A young Sicilian artist left Italy over 30 years ago, with the dream of “playing with the greatest guitarists”.  Peppino has achieved his dream and he’s now firmly planted in the “who’s who” of the guitar world. He emerged on the acoustic guitar scene in the early 80’s as a leading member of the second […]

  Novas Scotia’s Còig presents an evening of fiery Celtic holiday music, with lively instrumentals, stirring vocals and festive favourites from their Christmas albums, “Carols” and “Carols Too”. Celebrate the season in style with one of Atlantic Canada’s premiere Celtic supergroups as they take concert goers on a musical journey with their renditions of timeless […]

Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream team”. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements […]

Doors open at 5:30 for a community potluck dinner preceding an evening of holiday music with beloved local pianist Kevin Kiley and his troupe of vocalists. Music begins at 7 pm. No tickets are required, but please bring a potluck dinner dish to share with all.

Tonight marks the beginning of our winter series of Open Mic events in the historic upstairs bar at the Opera House – mark your calendars for the first Friday of each month. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 5:30, mic goes live at 6:15 pm. Bring your talent, or bring your best cheers for those […]

Tickets available at the door, $25. Please bring cash. Maine’s mega-talented quartet return to the Opera House stage this January to kick-off our 2024 concert season. The Boneheads play it all – expect a mix of blues and rock, Americana folk, pop and soul and everything else! The rare combo of Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, […]

Driven by a passion for exploring the colors and complexities of Irish music, The Consequences are a new Irish traditional band founded by Lexie Boatright (concertina & harp), Jake James (fiddle), Cara Wildman (bodhrán & dance), and Ryan Ward (piano & piano accordion). Award-winning soloists in their own right, the quartet comes together to create […]

Chase the darkness of February away by coming out tonight. Bring your talent, or bring your applause for those who take to the upstairs bar stage. Doors open at 5:30 and sign-ups begin then. The Friends of the Opera House will be serving chili and stews and the bar will be open. Music, comedy, song […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early tonight, featuring the best of Motown and the women of soul. You know the music! Come on out and listen to one of Maine’s hottest bands, led by the unforgettable Pat Colwell. From Speaker of the House to Leader of the Band, this guy is a showman! Tickets on sale beginning […]

Sign-ups begin at 5:30, mic goes live at 6:15 pm.  Our winter series showing off the talents of local residents continues tonight. Sign up for a time slot at the mic, or tuck in and enjoy the talents of your neighbors. Doors open at 5:30 and sign-ups begin then. The Friends of the Opera House […]

What do you get when you cross a Classically trained, horse-wrangling violinist from Kansas with a downtown New York City guitarist from Cape Cod with a passion for early country and Western Swing? For 30 years that combo of Elana James and Whit Smith have been at the core of Hot Club of Cowtown. They […]

Playing the best of Creedence Clearwater Revival tonight!  Seth is the consummate collaborator, singer and guitarist - tonight joined by his band. Come hear it through the grapevine tonight. Advance tickets $20, directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 online at the Opera House website and at the door.

John McEuen brings with him 45+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as 'the String Wizard', he weaves stories of his travels and family life, taking us through where his musical path has taken him. A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John […]

The Pan Fried Steel drum band returns to the stage this spring for an evening that may make you feel as though you’ve traveled to the islands. A dozen steel drums and plenty of dance floor open tonight. All ages.  Advance tickets, $10, from the box office. Regular tickets $15.  Wear your sandals, slip into […]

Bela Fleck says, “Jacob is a serious player. Considering his strong musical concept, formidable technical abilities, and a powerful work ethic, he is a mandolinist to watch.” Over the years Jacob has played with Ronnie McCoury, David Grisman, Chris Thile, John McGann, Fleck and other greats in the bluegrass world. He was a founding member […]

One of our all-time favorite Maine bands brings their Van Morrison show to the House tonight. They brought Van’s music to us during our 2023 season and the audience proclaimed that it was even better than actually going to see Van Morrison himself! We promise an incredible evening for fan’s of the legendary Van Morrison […]

Lara Tupper (vocals) and Bobby Sweet (guitar and vocals) present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana songs. Bobby, who toured with Arlo Guthrie for many years, is an award-winning singer-songwriter with seven albums. Lara, born in Boothbay, has performed all over the world as a resident vocalist in Hilton Hotels International. With […]

Tribute to Earl Scruggs. "Tony Trischka is known as the father of modern bluegrass" says the New York Times. He is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.  For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians […]

Barnstar! began as the brainchild of Zachariah Hickman (bassist for Josh Ritter, musical director for Ray Lamontagne) for a local bluegrass supergroup featuring some of Boston’s best musicians and songwriters. Using the familiar tools of the genre—guitar (Mark Erelli), fiddle (Jake Armerding), mandolin (Taylor Armerding) and banjo (Charlie Rose)—Barnstar! Has forged its own brand of […]

With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends originality and innovation with the spirit of Scottish traditional fiddle. Fusing musical roots from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island with […]

A 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; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover […]

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 marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes playing the banjo and the result is […]

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 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, […]

SPECIAL 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 Opera House. After a year of rocking out as a trio, their return to the Opera House promises to be an intimate and captivating experience, […]

SOLD OUT. Do not purchase tickets on the secondary ticket market, they are not valid tickets for this performance.  If 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 his mother as his first teacher of […]

Just 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 their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist […]

Crisscrossing 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 jazz. Along the way, they share Occitan folk songs that inspired Joseph Canteloube’s Chants D’Auvergne, paired with works of Gabriel Faure, Caesar Frank, Cecile Chaminade, […]

The 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 abroad, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the Concert Band of the “Musical Ambassadors of the Army.” The chorus has performed […]

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, we are honored to welcome Canadian Brass to the Opera House stage this summer. The program could include Bach, Gershwin, Vivaldi, music of Canadian superstars […]

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 small halls and packed-to-the-gills venues. These two are the real thing – mixing a little country sound with Southern Rock with folk and bluegrass. This […]

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, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the mere lilt of her voice. They’ve been called […]

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 us together. Over the course of two decades, the 2x GRAMMY® Award winner – and 7x nominee – has crafted a remarkable body of work in progress […]

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 forced into exile and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe, after a decade in South America, got stranded back in his stomping grounds […]

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, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Rainforest World Music Festival & Penang […]

The 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 vocalists and music theater veterans, this night is always uplifting and filled with old favorites and new musical discoveries. Vocalists to be announced. Before settling […]

Bluegrass 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 expansively improvised tapestry of sound.  The trio of close friends Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, Cody Tinnin on upright bass, and Alissa Wolf on fiddle […]

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 Pops, original musical star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, performing with Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve […]

Dobro 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. Additionally, Douglas is a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording and touring artist whose output incorporates elements of country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues, and Celtic into his distinctive […]

Bob 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 Library of Congress has called him “a national treasure.” The Department of State calls him a musical ambassador. We just keep calling him to come […]

The 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 as they can remember, first entering the Americana music scene in 2012 as part of the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band,’ with […]

Free 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 of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music […]

The 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 and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. Since the band first […]

Sold out. 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 forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for […]

The 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 spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune […]

Tickets $40 from the box office - 207-633-5159. 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, Crowell has gracefully blended his own mainstream success as an artist with a prolific catalog of songs […]

It 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 a few), but the true nature of the sound from The Langan Band is best described as un-pigeon-holeable, yet utterly irresistible. For the past 15 […]

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 voice. Settle in tonight and enjoy the ride!  Advance discounted tickets, $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30, available day […]

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 interlaced. There’s no better way to talk about Genticorum. The trio’s connection is magnetic. In the filigree of their arrangements, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, […]

Musical 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 "The Alamo," was nominated for an Academy Award. The Brothers Four, pioneers of the "folk revival" of the '60's are one of the few groups […]

Tonight they are The Stoneheads - more often they appear on the Opera House stage as The Boneheads, but tonight they dedicate themselves to the music of The Rolling Stones. As with any Boneheads show, expect incredible musicianship and a bundle of fun. If you like the music of the Stones or you like the […]

This concert has been postponed as a result of delayed visas for the band. We apologize for the inconvenience - if you have tickets, please contact the box office at 207-633-5159. We hope to be able to reschedule Dean Owens and the Sinners in 2025. Dean Owens is an award-winning,  consummate live performer, with a […]

Advance tickets $30. Galician Piper Extraordinaire! He plays the gaita, the traditional Galician bagpipe, Galician flute, ocarina, Irish flute, whistle and low whistle. Honestly, we never thought we'd be able to bring Carlos back to our stage. He last played at the Opera House before the pandemic, and since then travel and visas have been […]

Named ‘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 they were spotted by a music agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most […]

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 Borciani, Italy 2008, they quickly gained the acclaim of the critics. In 2019 the Bennewitz Quartet won the Classic Prague Award for the Best Chamber […]

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 teach kids of all ages how to be 100% naughty and nice!  The Soul Sensations are Maine’s #1 Motown/Memphis Soul Revue and they will be […]

Don Campbell is an Award-Winning, Singer-Songwriter, actively performing throughout New England. Don's original music earned him the Grand Prize at the True Value Country Showdown at the Grand ‘Ol Opry, he’s a 6-time winner of “Maine’s Best Singer-Songwriter” title, he was a Top 10 Finalist in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards, and was inducted […]

Come settle into the beautifully decorated Opera House for a holiday potluck with neighbors and friends. Free event. Bring a main dish, side dish or salad to share and catch up with friends during the busy holiday season, or just soak in the seasonal atmosphere with trees and lights and wreaths aplenty. Following the potluck […]

Tickets Available from the Box Office NOW - 207-633-5159. 7:30PM. Advance $25, regular $30. An evening of stunning traditional Irish, British Isles, and original holiday music that will transport audiences to the quiet, small villages of rural Ireland through the songs, tunes, and stories most familiar to these two world-class artists. Celebrated, award-winning Irish musicians […]

Ellis 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 pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, […]

One of our favorite Maine bands, filled with uber-talent in the musicians Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, Dick Hollis and Steve Jones - bring blues and rock and country and classics from every genre to the stage tonight.  Regular tickets $25. Advance tickets available from the box office at 207-633-5159 beginning in early November. Don't miss […]

In Italy this guitarist, vocalist and composer is considered “Genoa’s Ambassador to the World.” Beppe Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies as he tours between Europe and the US, creating a fusion of American roots with Ligurian tradition, emigration songs and folk ballads. His most recent album (2024) , Terra Madre, has topped folk […]

Scott Elliot, Steve Jones and Paul Mellyn ARE Scotty River Trio! These 3 promise an evening of roots and American, blues and country, originals and more when they play in the historic upstairs bar at the Opera House this January. $10/cash cover at the door. Doors open at 4:30, music starts at 5:00 pm. Food […]

Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Paul Mellyn ARE Scotti River Trio, and we had such a great night with them this past January that we asked them to come back to brighten up a March evening! Reminder, this is an early show, doors open at 4:30 and the music starts at 5 - stop in […]

Canada’s Lonesome Ace String Band bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.   The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle and claw hammer banjo of John Showman and Chris Coole, joined by an upright bass […]

As a follow-up to their mid January all-originals night of music, The Boneheads return this spring for what we can guarantee will be another night of incredible music from this uber-talented group of musicians - Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, Dick Hollis and Steve Jones. Expect a few musical pals to join this on stage tonight […]

Listen to what the 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 […]

“Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate, reflective balladry…her songs ring with emotional depth” – Rolling Stone.“A welcome ray of sunshine…Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Potent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, fast and furious Texas boogie…heartfelt, powerful and righteous” – Billboard.  Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball was named the 2018 Texas State Musician […]

The Sweet Remains is the rare all-independent band to have nearly 60 million Spotify streams and counting! They're also unusual on today's music scene as a band headed by 3 gifted singer- songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band's sound. Their songs easily appeal to fans of […]

The 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 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 […]

One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, GRAMMY-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.  Although Alison began her musical career as a teenager in […]

Just announced! It has practically become a summer tradition at the Opera House to welcome back this high energy Celtic music force – their music and stories have always brought audiences to their feet. If you don’t know Gaelic Storm, this is the time to check them out. If you do know them…well, you are […]

If you don't know who Dom Flemons is, then tonight's your night to find out. Grammy winner and 4-time Grammy nominee, he is a founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. In 2023, Dom Flemons released his highly anticipated solo album “Traveling Wildfire” on Smithsonian Folkways Label and it received a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Folk Album” […]

This critically acclaimed roots five piece Irish band  is currently touring their fifth and most exciting album to date. The band has consistently redefined roots music over four celebrated albums. Their last reached #1 in the Irish Independent Chart. Their songs are streamed in the millions worldwide and the band is in tour-demand in the US, […]

Traditional Celtic and Quebecois music that has caused a wonderful stir and filled venues throughout Canada! Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, it is a pleasure to see how much enjoyment Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer find in playing together. While honoring their heritage as Cécilia, their music making has an […]

Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of Country-Rock music”.  Now in their sixth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of […]

Three sisters -- Rebecca on acoustic guitar, Kat on the keys, Rachael on electric guitar, are The Wolff Sisters, and all three on lead vocals and harmonies. Raised on Bob Dylan, The Band, and Little Feat, the sisters crafted their sound around a honky tonk piano in the living room of their childhood home. With […]

Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons.  This poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent […]

Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river - they never play a song the same way twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America. They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies […]

Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Grammy-winning Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region. With the band’s last few albums, they have gained recognition from well beyond […]

We look forward to welcoming back this "best Irish band in bluegrass" this summer. JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined on the night by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve […]

The real-time exuberance Tommy brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with pure heart and real soul. He is a true virtuoso. But he seems as […]

A summer tradition featuring the Opera House’s often hidden-from-view  technical director Kevin Kiley on piano, surrounded by some of music theater’s best vocalists (cast TBA) performing Broadway favorites and great music from the American songbook.  Kevin will be appearing with Leah Hocking, Raissa Katona Bennett, Jean McCormick, and Harold Rodriguez.  This is always a joyous […]

Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ‘70s, and then the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks have […]

The Henry Girls are a trio of Irish sisters  from Malin:  Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. They are great songwriters and have gorgeous super-tight three-part harmonies that come partly from the sisterhood bond that they share as well as their lengthy musical history. Twenty years of gracing stages together, this trio interweaves their native traditions […]

Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene. Known for their white-hot picking, stone […]

Late one Sunday night in October 2003, Session Americana had its first jam around a table in the back of Toad in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a […]

Seth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. He was 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 […]

About Tinsley Ellis’ most recent album, here’s what the critics say, “An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar. “A legend of American blues music…An American music treasure…Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” –Premier Guitar. “Powerful, spine-tingling guitar and gritty, soulful […]

Celtic Thunder star Irish tenor Emmet Cahill returns to the Opera House this summer with a stellar show of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood's Golden Age. From South Pacific to Westside story and many more, enjoy a night of the greatest songs from stage and screen. Accompanying Emmet is world acclaimed conductor Christoper Allen […]

Music from the Highlands of Scotland. In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skilful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. Heron Valley capture the iconic sounds of the bothies, village halls and kitchen ceilidhs. The history of the Great Highland Bagpipe, and the West Coast fiddle mixed with the […]

Tonight expect to hear joy-infused jazz, folk and blues from pianist and singer/songwriter Heather Pierson. Her music pulsates with grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration. “Heather is like two great acts in one, sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vide with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano […]

CANCELLED Refunds will be issued. Please contact the box office at 207-633-5159 W-F from 10-2. 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 […]

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals around the world, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes, of course – is as rich as a single malt scotch. Since […]

"Keeping the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn alive and swinging..." Novel Jazz is a group of Maine-based musicians with over two centuries of collective musical experience performing swinging jazz from the Great American Songbook.  This year, 2025, marks the 21st anniversary of the band. Through regular trips to the Duke Ellington Collection at the […]

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” and a troubadour of truth, Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original […]

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 40-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 […]

Grammy-winning Maine pianist, composer, teacher and recording artist Paul Sullivan brings a depth of heart to every performance. The joy in his music infuses audiences and whether you are an old fan, or newly introduced to Paul, we know you won’t forget tonight’s concert.  Paul, at the piano in this old House, is unforgettable and […]

JUST ANNOUNCED 8/28/25 Actor and musician Jeff Daniels comes to Maine this fall and we are thrilled to welcome this man of many talents to our stage on October 17. Here's how Jeff describes himself..."Well, mostly I act and whatever I did must have worked because I’m doing it more now than in any decade […]

Jay Nash was at the Opera House last year with his duo - The Contenders. Tonight he returns, in a different duo, with Brooks Hubbard. Advance tickets $25, available directly from the box office beginning July 1, regular tickets are $30 and available online from the Opera House, or at the door on the day […]