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 […]

Free community talk and musical performance in the upstairs bar at the Opera House. Allan Winkler is a retired American History professor, who taught for almost 50 years at Yale University, the University of Oregon, Miami University of Ohio, and various universities overseas. Author of 13 books, his last work was a biography of Pete […]

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 […]