There is something on the wind here in Eastern Maine. Lots of good stuff happening as far as music is concerned. First we had the Blues festival over in Rockland, a nationally known event that draws thousands and presents first class entertainers. Even with the lousy weather last month, Rockland pulled it off. Oh, and of course you have the pub-crawls with shows that will knock you socks off! Before that I had the opportunity to skate over to the Strand with friends Jim and Rolly to see and hear Tommy Castro. Now, let me tell you, that was one hell of a show! Just back from a European tour schedule, and Tommy and his band winning numerous awards at the 31st Blues Music Awards held on May 6th in Memphis. Castro emerged as the story of the night on May 6th, winning in all four of the categories in which he was nominated to lead all winners. In addition to going four-for-four, Castro took home awards in some of the biggest categories of the evening including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Band of the Year for he and his Tommy Castro Band. His other two wins represented a sweep of the Contemporary Blues categories for both artist and album. But I digress, his performance at the Strand in Rockland on a foggy night was, well, rockin! If you ever get a chance to see this group, Scot Sutherland on bass adds some class…just in his eclectic footwear choices! And he can rock a bass too boot!
Recently the Down East Country Fest brought top notch Country music to Washington County. Presented by Caleb Paul originally from Addison, it was a 7+-hour smorgasbord of great local and National recognized entertainers.
Next week on the 5th of August, Bangor’s Waterfront Park will be brought to life with a show by Lynyrd Skynyrd with some good ole kick ass Southern Fried Rock! They also are “dragging along” some guy by the name of Charlie Daniels? Sweet! Dotty and I saw him at the Opry in Nashville last October. Now let me tell you, for a grandfatherly, white bearded 73 year old he dug out a Les Paul and swung his group into a rockin instrumental that lasted about ten minutes sending some of the true blooded, hard core Country fans heading for the exits. I didn’t want it to end…amazing! The Waterfront Show should be something to remember for years to come.
Then we got some yokel named Tim..McGraw..might just bring in a few fans on September 4th at 7PM, we will see. Also Alan Jackson plans on stopping by on September 10th at 7PM for an intimate setting with 3-4 thousand close Maine friends…quaint. On September 11th at 8PM. Jason Mraz will also be entertaining on the Waterfront in Bangor. Should be a great show for those that like variety for sure!
Lots happening this year for those in love with music that live in Maine, especialy Eastern Maine! Talk of others, such as Godsmack (allllriight!) coming along to give us a sow. And we must thank for Hollywood Slots for their “input”…good job guys!
See ya at a show folks, I’ll be the one with the horidly garish yellow Hawian shirt on! Its my favorite!
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