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2006 ROAD TO MEMPHIS COMPETITION
Folks, it’s that time of year again when we select two blues acts to represent the State of Maine at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
The reason for putting this on my personal website is pretty straightforward: I’m personally asking my fellow Maine blues musicians to participate this year. Yes, I know that most of us, myself included, dislike “battle of the bands” formats (and would probably rather have a root canal !) Having said that, please allow me to point out a couple truths:
(1) We really need to become masters of our own fates (2) There is strength in numbers
You guys proved that last June when so many of you stepped up to the plate and made the First Annual Maine Blues Festival the success it that it clearly was, and that’s my point: That one weekend in June went far in establishing the legitimacy and credibility of the Maine blues scene.
And so I’m saying, let’s keep the momentum by making this year’s competition one for the books.
Here are the details as they currently stand: The competition will be held on Sunday, 29 October 2006. We have three venues identified as sites. They are: the Midnight Blues Club in Auburn, the Time Out Pub in Rockland, and Bray’s Brew Pub in Naples.
The reason that we have three venues are that we hope to have enough blues acts to actually need multiple sites, and if so, we will then have a Finals Competition the following weekend at one of them. This is typically how it’s done in other states where the blues gets lots of public support and publicity (HINT, HINT, HINT !!!).
So please consider competing; yeah, it’s about somebody winning, but the broader and more important theme is about who participates.
Signing up is simple – just let me know at kdkimball@aol.com Cheers!
THE FIRST ANNUAL MAINE BLUES FESTIVAL!!! Those of you who have known me for any length of time know that I have had long-cherished dream of creating a blues festival that is exclusively of and about Maine blues musicians. Well, it's finally here! I got lucky, or more accurately, blessed by finding the right combination of fanastic people to work with me on this project: Mike Bray, Monica Schwab, Wendy Gallant, and a slew of other great people whom I will mention in due course on this website. But for now I want to tell you about the festival itself: It's Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, in Naples on Route 302 in the Causeway area. Thirty bands, ten venues! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 on the 17th, and kids 12 and under are free. Tix get you a wristband which in turn gets you into all venues. Friday night kicks the fest off with live blues acts in four venues, and Saturday's festivities begin at 11:00 AM and go all day and into the the night until 1:00 AM. Most venues are within walking distance from one another, plus we'll have shuttle free shuttle buses between all venues. How cool is that? FMI: www.mainebluesfestival.com
SATURDAY JUNE 17TH |
LEX & JOE BLUESWING2:20 - 3:30Versatility is the keyword for this outfit. One minute they sound like smooth swing bands from the 1930’s and 40’s; the next minute they sound like the “rave up” blues bands of the fifties and beyond.
MARK “GUITAR”’ MILLER BLUES BAND3:50 - 4:50Mark Miller has been playing guitar and belting out the blues for decades.
This legendary performer captivates and inspires with dazzling and emotional guitar work that can only come from a true master.
PAT COLWELL AND THE SOUL SENSATIONS5:10 - 6:10Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations rock their way into the new millennium with a powerful mix of robust music centered around bodacious renditions of the best soul, blues, and original music.
JIMMY AND THE SOULCATS 6:30 - 7:30One of the first Maine-based blues acts to release a CD and get airplay (“Things Have Gotta Change”), Jimmy and the Soulcats helped establish the Maine blues scene and quickly went on to tour throughout the U.S., and continues to receive steady international airplay today.
ARLO WEST7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Versatility is the keyword for this outfit. One minute they sound like smooth swing bands from the 1930’s and 40’s; the next minute they sound like the “rave up” blues bands of the fifties and beyond.
MARK “GUITAR”’ MILLER BLUES BAND3:50 - 4:50Mark Miller has been playing guitar and belting out the blues for decades.
This legendary performer captivates and inspires with dazzling and emotional guitar work that can only come from a true master.
PAT COLWELL AND THE SOUL SENSATIONS5:10 - 6:10Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations rock their way into the new millennium with a powerful mix of robust music centered around bodacious renditions of the best soul, blues, and original music.
JIMMY AND THE SOULCATS 6:30 - 7:30One of the first Maine-based blues acts to release a CD and get airplay (“Things Have Gotta Change”), Jimmy and the Soulcats helped establish the Maine blues scene and quickly went on to tour throughout the U.S., and continues to receive steady international airplay today.
ARLO WEST7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Mark Miller has been playing guitar and belting out the blues for decades.
This legendary performer captivates and inspires with dazzling and emotional guitar work that can only come from a true master.
PAT COLWELL AND THE SOUL SENSATIONS5:10 - 6:10Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations rock their way into the new millennium with a powerful mix of robust music centered around bodacious renditions of the best soul, blues, and original music.
JIMMY AND THE SOULCATS 6:30 - 7:30One of the first Maine-based blues acts to release a CD and get airplay (“Things Have Gotta Change”), Jimmy and the Soulcats helped establish the Maine blues scene and quickly went on to tour throughout the U.S., and continues to receive steady international airplay today.
ARLO WEST7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations rock their way into the new millennium with a powerful mix of robust music centered around bodacious renditions of the best soul, blues, and original music.
JIMMY AND THE SOULCATS 6:30 - 7:30One of the first Maine-based blues acts to release a CD and get airplay (“Things Have Gotta Change”), Jimmy and the Soulcats helped establish the Maine blues scene and quickly went on to tour throughout the U.S., and continues to receive steady international airplay today.
ARLO WEST7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
ARLO WEST7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
7:50 - 8:50When Arlo West straps on a six-string, he personifies the term “guitar slinger”. One of Maine’s most respected blues artists with long-standing popularity both here and Europe, Arlo plays bare-knuckle Texas blues with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
JERRY SMITH: ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
ALL-STAR BLUES JAM9:00 - closeAt the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
At the heart of the blues experience is the “jam”. This is the part where fellow blues players take turns on the stage and let whatever happens, well, happen!
It’s completely unrehearsed, and that’s the point. This is as spontaneous, as fresh as it gets. It also provides the players a rare chance to “musically socialize”; it’s rare because most times these musicians are working all around the state.
The jam host is one of the most respected musicians around, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Smith, and he’s backed up by veteran drummer Lefty Plourde and blues bassist Bob Higgins.
CAUSEWAY MARINA
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
THE BLIND LEMONS2:30 – 3:30
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
With front man, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around “Force-of-Nature” Tom Renino at the helm the ‘Lemons were there at the beginning of the blues scene at the now legendary Raoul’s Roadside Attraction. This band of seasoned pros helped kick-start the blues in Maine!
BLUE STEEL EXPRESS3:50 – 4:50
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Blue Steel Express is one of the longest continually running blues acts in Maine. Formed in the early nineties, the ‘Express features sly vocals, slashing slide guitar, tight arrangements and a lot of humor and audience interaction.
THE TOM O’CONNELL BLUES BAND5:10 – 6:10
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Want authentic “Old School” blues? This band is all about just that. Fronted by vocalist and harp virtuoso Tom O’Connell and directed by Maine blues mainstay Mike Hayward (“Red Light Revue”), this is the original stuff (minus the scratches on the 78’s.)
(207) 375 - 8297
LUTHER JAMES6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
6:30 – 7:30
Luther James is a master luthier (that’s a “guitar builder”), custom blues harp microphone designer, and longtime blues jam host. Today he steps out of the background with his own distinctive brand of “slow burn” electric blues.
(207) 783 - 9142
BONNIE EDWARDS AND THE PRACTICAL CATS7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
7:45 – 9:00
Wanna dance? This is “jump-swing” blues from a six-piece band with a big-band attitude. Formed over twenty years ago, the ‘Cats have been featured in countless music and art festivals throughout the state and region.
Zoot suits are optional.
(207) 777 - 4880
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
FREEDOM CAFǠ
PAT PEPIN2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
2:30 –3:30, 11:00 pm – closeVocalist and instrumentalist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the funniest blues performers around. An accomplished sax virtuoso, Pat’s sassy vocals and earthy “Maine humah” make her a one-of-a-kind blues artist.
50-50 BLUES BAND
4:40 –5:40
“50-50” brings a very unique acoustic approach to both traditional and modern blues. The four-piece acoustic band was formed after two of its members decided that “after being on this wonderful planet for fifty years it was time to share their love for this music with the public”.
(207) 739 - 2416
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
DEB DANUSKI6:00 – 7:00Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Music critics have characterized Deb’s warm vocal style as both “sly” and “understated”, and that’s the point. Backed up by only guitar and flute, Deb is able to bring the subtleties and nuances of blues vocals into sharp focus.
THE MOJO ROMEOS7:20 – 8:20Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Originally called “The
Shackdaddies”, the ‘Romeos are a semi-acoustic blues band that feature four accomplished instrumentalists, two of whom are frontmen in their own right. Think John Mayall’s “Turning Point” album.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
TIGER, TIGER8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
8:40 – 9:40This is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper. This acoustic duo serves up authentic Delta and Piedmont-style blues – the real roots of the blues.
(207) 666 - 5863
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
DAVE MELLO10:00 – 11:00Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Dave Mello has been performing professionally for over forty years including tours in the 1970’s with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the Staple Singers. His unique style of acoustic blues is marked by meticulous guitar work matched with spot-on passionate vocals.
(207) 837–0196 / 474-7725
RICK’S CAFǠ
THE STEVE BAILEY
BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA
4:00 – 6:00
A long-established performer in the Portland area, Steve Bailey is all about playing and singing the blues right and with respect! At the same time, he’s also likely to infuse his high-octane performance and soaring guitar work with the understated yet hilarious wit that has become his trademark, so watch out!
RICK’S CAFǠ(cont.) MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
MEANTONE6:00 – 8:00Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone: fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret on drums and percussion. Meantone's unique guitar tuning along with Young Bret’s maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit make you think there’s at least three to four people in the band and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
MATT
AND THE BARNBURNERS 8:00 – 10:00
Matt has been a longtime fixture in the Maine blues scene, backing up other Maine blues acts on harp and occasional vocals. Finally, and at long last, Matt has his own band! He brings to the stage an absolute passion and commitment to the blues that is impossible to resist!
(207) 897 5182
THE BLUESHOUNDS10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
10:00 - closeThe Blueshounds are another favorite blues band here in the Lakes region. They feature tight arrangements of modern blues and often surprising interpretations of classic blues. One their main features, however, is that they define the concept of “blues party”! These guys will take Rick’s to the finish line in style!
(207) 329 8417
SHAKERS
ROUNDHOUSE
8:00 – 10:00
Roundhouse combines the Memphis blues with New Orleans Zydeco and a little bit of the Chicago sound to create an evening of jump blues and swing. The band’s original material draws on the influences like the Neville Brothers and Room Full of Blues, producing grooves that just make you want to move.
THE DON BREWER BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
BLUES PROJECT10:00 - closingThe Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.
ROMAN’S PIZZA TIGER, TIGER4:00 – 6:00 PMThis is Ed Murphy (the “Bar BQ Blues Boys”) on 12 and 6-string guitar and resonator, and picker extraordinaire Barry Dumper.
The Don Brewer Blues Project is an all-original blues band from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. Incorporating both West Coast blues and Chicago styles into an original sound, the end result is a kind of gritty, swinging, juke joint high energy blues music.