Behind every guitar is a luthier. Never heard of one?

A luthier is someone who makes or repairs stringed instruments. The name “luthier” originally came from lute making, but today includes makers of acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, violins, cellos, and basses.

 

Hallowell welcomes music and craft fans to celebrate Maine’s stringed instrument makers at the 3rd Annual Maine Luthiers Showcase the weekend of October 4 – 6, 2019 in downtown Hallowell, central Maine’s “New Orleans on the Kennebec”.

 

“We’re really excited to be hosting the luthiers again this year at multiple downtown locations.” said music coordinator Chris Poulson, “There will be music at all live music venues, with something for everyone. From instrumentalists and a singer songwriter showcase, Master Classes and concerts, to evenings of raucous guitar lick exchanges by local veteran guitar heroes including Stevie Jones, Robby Coffin, Rog Sampson, Denny Breau and other great musicians.” Music performances will be hosted in venues throughout downtown Hallowell including the City Hall Auditorium, The Harlow, the Second Street fire station and in restaurants and pubs on Water Street.

 

The Maine Luthiers Showcase recognizing Maine’s stringed instrument-making and performing music culture began in 2017, and has quickly grown from a few intimate performances to a weekend-long schedule of live music with demonstrations, lectures, and workshops for all ages relating to the art of lutherie in Maine.

 

“We are excited to have the Luthier Showcase in downtown Hallowell during Maine Craft Weekend. ” said Jamie Houghton, President of Vision Hallowell, which is helping to organize the event.  The collaboration and community-focused nature of these events are a perfect fit for our downtown, and it is exciting to see the creativity and vibrancy of both residents and visitors throughout the weekend.”

 

The weekend features exhibitions of Maine-made acoustic and electric guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments at the Harlow Gallery, demonstrations of the luthier craft and musical techniques and performances by musicians playing these instruments on-stage at multiple venues all over town. The full schedule can be found below.

 

Hallowell is a featured city for Maine Craft Weekend this year so visitors to Maine’s smallest city will also find displays and demonstrations featuring other crafts besides the art of lutherie, including ceramics, fiberart, craft beer, locally made chocolate and more. For details visit mainecraftweekend.org/2019-featured-locations/

 

               

 

Maine Luthier Showcase has been made possible by major sponsors Team EJP and the Kennebec Ice Area, the Portland Trust Company, Drummond Woodsum, and Ransom Consulting, and is supported in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. Maine Luthier Showcase received a Tourism Marketing Enterprise Grant for 2019 from 9the Maine Office of Tourism – go to visitmaine.com for additional statewide information.

 

Thank you for your interest–questions, comments please contact:

Nate Rudy
City Manager, City of Hallowell
1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
Email: nrudy@hallowellmaine.org
Phone: 207-623-4021 Ext. 203 or 207-430-4403
Fax: 207-621-8317

 

 

 
lu·thi·er

ˈlo͞odēər

noun: luthier; plural noun: luthiers

a maker of stringed instruments such as violins or guitars.

Origin

late 19th century: from French, from luth ‘lute.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Luthier Showcase & Maine Craft Weekend Events in Hallowell

 

 

Maine Luthier Showcase & Maine Craft Weekend Events in Hallowell

 

Friday, October 4

 

Fri 10am – 4pm Community Quilting Project, Whippersnappers Quilt Studio, 103 Water St

Visit WhipperSnappers Quilt Studio to browse beautiful fabrics, see works in progress, and to add to a fabric mosaic in progress. Add a few or many fabric “tiles” to reflect your vision of Hallowell. When the piece is completed we will quilt it at the store where it will be on display until we auction it to raise funds for Vision Hallowell. This is open to all ages. Refreshments will be available. Come see what we can do together! No cost to participate.

 

Fri 12-6pm Luthier Showcase Exhibition, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

An exhibition of Maine-made acoustic and electric guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments. Also at The Harlow is the UMA Alumni Show, an anthology of work from artists who have graduated from the art program at the University of Maine at Augusta. Free.

 

Fri 5:30-8pm HAPPY HOUR BAND with Don Roak and Friends, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

No cover charge.

 

Fri 6-8pm Wine & Wheel, Hallowell Clay Works, 157 Water Street

Tastings of delicious wines and a chance to try the pottery wheel. All participants must be 21 years of age. Space is limited to 10. Don’t wait! We will fire and glaze your work for you. To reserve visit Hallowell Clay Works, email hallowellclayworks@gmail.com or call 207-480-1122. $35 per person.

 

Fri 7pm Hallowell Community Band in Concert, Hallowell City Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St.

Join the Hallowell Community Band for their fall concert  featuring a wide variety of popular band selections. The band, which is in its 71st year, is made up of local musicians. Free! 

 

Fri 7-9pm Steve Jones & Erik Glockler, The Maine House, 119 Water Street

Steve Jones (The Boneheads) & Erik Glockler (Strangefolk) hit the stage at The Maine House.

Stevie Jones is a guy who just about every true Maine roots fan knows on sight (and by the first five notes or so of a guitar solo). Erik Glockler hails from Hallowell, ME and is one of the founding members of the seminal Vermont based jam band Strangefolk. No cover charge.

 

Fri 9pm Scolded Dogs, Easy Street Lounge, 7 Front Street or enter at 104 Water Street

Brothers, Sam and Josh Shain, together with Jacob Allen and Jeff King make up this funky rockin’ young Hallowell based band. Get your Dancin’ shoes on and get ready to groove with The Scolded Dogs! No cover charge.

 

Fri 9pm Colwell Brothers, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

The Colwell Brothers bring their unique brand of high energy electric Blues and R&B to the stage. No cover charge.

 

Fri 9:30pm – 12:30am, ALIENS IN PUBLIC, Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street 

Four guys from different corners of Maine and the world, playing 90’s-00’s rock/alternative the way you like it. No cover charge.

 

Saturday, October 5

 

Sat 9-10:30am Latte Art Demos, Traverse Coffee Co., 140 Water Street

Come observe and learn about latte art. When you purchase a hot flat white, cappuccino, any latte or hot chocolate, we’ll talk you through the method and steps of how we pour latte art in the foam on top!

 

Sat 9am – 1pm Hallowell Farmers Market, Stevens Commons at Beech & Winthrop Street

Hallowell Farmers’ Market sets up at Steven’s School Property every Saturday, 9am-1pm, May-October. We are a group of farms & artisans offering fresh produce, flowers, meat, baked goods, Maine-made crafts and good company.

 

Sat 10-11:30am Joel Amsden Guitar Aging Demo, Old Firestation, 124 Second Street

Explore the art of aging guitars with luthier and repair tech, Joel Amsden, from Kennebec Instrument/Soma Guitars. In this demonstration he’ll be outlining some of the processes he uses in his shop to make new guitars and new repairs look old. Lacquer checking, tasteful blemishes, plastic deglazing, and hardware oxidization are among the topics he’ll explore. During the demonstration, Joel will complete the accelerated aging process on a brand new Soma LPS. Free.

 

Sat 10am – noon, Hallowell History Mural Open Studio, Old Firestation, 124 Second St, 2nd fl

Hallowell artist Chris Cart has been working with the city Arts & Cultural Committee, Historic Hallowell and many other city groups to design a large scale history mural, 38’ x 30’ to be located on a prominent exterior wall of 89 Water Street at the north entrance to town. The mural will tell the history of Hallowell, from the founding in the mid 1700’s to present. Important early settlers, native tribes of pre-western history, key townspeople, stone carvers—all will find a place in the mural. It will be a beautiful multifaceted scene of centuries of Hallowell history interwoven into one design. Come see the developing mural for yourself at Chris Cart’s open studio. Note the studio is located on the 2nd floor so climbing stairs is required, there is no elevator access. Also open 2-4pm. Free!

Sat 10am to noon, Children’s Diddley Bow Guitar Workshop, Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road

Children ages 7 – 14 are invited to join professional musician Mark Horn to make your very own diddley bow guitar. These super-simple one-string guitars are fun and easy to play – and they sound great too! Children ages 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. FEE: $20/guitar. To register, please follow this link: Diddley Bow Guitar Registration
 

Sat 10am to 2pm, Sculptor in Residence at Stevens Commons, Stevens Commons, enter at Beech Street, off Winthrop Street

Come watch local sculptor Jon Doody carve a sturgeon out of reclaimed Hallowell granite in his outdoor studio. Jon, a professional member of the Maine Stone Workers Guild, has been working on site at Stevens Commons every Saturday since May. Jon and the Guild are partnering with the Hallowell Arts & Cultural Committee on plans for a Hallowell Granite Symposium in 2020 to bring artists and granite sculpture to Hallowell to celebrate the city’s long history as a renowned center of the granite industry and the related art of stone-carving through the 1800s. 

 

Sat 10am – 4pm Community Quilting Project, Whippersnappers Quilt Studio, 103 Water St

Visit WhipperSnappers Quilt Studio to browse beautiful fabrics, see works in progress, and to add to a fabric mosaic in progress. Add a few or many fabric “tiles” to reflect your vision of Hallowell. When the piece is completed we will quilt it at the store where it will be on display until we auction it to raise funds for Vision Hallowell. This is open to all ages. Refreshments will be available. Come see what we can do together! No cost to participate.

 

Sat 10am – 5pm Subterranean Music Works Display & Demo, Old Fire Station, 124 Second St

Carter Ruff of Subterranean Music Works will be demonstrating the early stages of how he hand carves an arched guitar back and will have his Maine made instruments on display. Ruff began making instruments a quarter century ago. While he specializes in flat top/arched back guitars, he also makes arched top and solid body guitars, as well as mandolins. Carter came to Maine in 1998, and worked for a time for Dana Bourgeois Guitars before setting out on his own. Subterranean Music Works was born in the basement of his first house in Bath (he’s come above ground now), and he has been building and repairing stringed instruments under that banner ever since. Free!
 

Sat 10:30am – 12pm, Cliff Randall Band, Boynton’s Market, 157 Water Street

Whether it be bluegrass or country….acoustic or electric…, the Cliff Randall Band pleases audiences of all ages.Featuring some of Maine’s finest musicians and vocalists, front man Cliff Gelina who is a prolific songwriter, this versatile band has dynamic stage presence and brings together hard driving renditions of traditional tunes, their own powerful originals and fresh innovative versions of songs from other genres. Cliff Gelina is also performing in the Singer Songwriter Guitar Pull on Sunday. No cover charge.

 

Sat 10:30 – 2pm, Story Time & Crafts for Kids, Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second Street

Join Stacie for some storytelling at 10:30am followed by TWO craft opportunities:
Local artist, art teacher, mom, and community member Jen Paisley has made hundreds of books since she learned from an evening workshop in College in Bloomington Indiana. Come to story and craft time and learn how to make a simple hand-sewn book that will have you eager to illustrate and tell your own stories. Don’t worry- the needles are dull but a parent may want to help. This activity ends at 11:30am. Available all day is a fun, creative luthier-themed craft project for the younger ages! The craft project will be available until the library closes at 2pm, so stop in and decorate your own 2D wooden guitar! Free, materials provided for both workshops.

 

Sat 11:30am – 12:30pm Malley Weber Clay Demonstration, Old Firestation, 124 Second St.

Malley Weber, adjunct Ceramic Arts instructor at UMA and owner of Hallowell Clay Works will show you how pottery is thrown on the potter’s wheel mugs, bowls, plates, cups, vases and more. Enjoy the mesmerizing transformation of clay right before your eyes. Just come and watch! Free.

 

Sat 12 – 2pm Bookbinding Workshop for Adults, Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second Street

Local artist, art teacher, mom, and community member Jen Paisley has made hundreds of books since she learned from an evening workshop in College in Bloomington Indiana. You’ll learn a traditional book binding technique with making a multi signature, hard cover sketchbook or journal. We will use waxed linen string with a coptic stitch which doesn’t use any glue. Materials provided. Suggested donation for workshop: $30

 

Sat 12-3pm, Mes Amis, Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street

Mes Amis is a Gypsy Jazz trio led by guitarist, vocalist and composer Steve Lynnworth. The band plays an infectious mix of traditional Gypsy, Latin and American jazz standards along with many of Steve’s original compositions. No cover charge!

 

Sat 12-6pm Luthier Showcase Exhibition, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

An exhibition of Maine-made acoustic and electric guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments. Also on view at The Harlow is the UMA Alumni Show, an anthology of work by artists who have graduated from the art program at the University of Maine at Augusta. Free.

 

Sat 1 – 2:30pm Knife Sharpening Demo, Old Firestation, 124 Second Street

20 year knife industry veteran and professional bladesmith Nick Rossi will be doing an hour and a half long demo on knife sharpening covering tools, techniques and pitfalls. The first half hour will be a lecture and the last hour Nick will sharpen any non serrated knife for $3 a piece. Bring your dull kitchen and hunting knives for a super sharp edge!

 

Sat 1:30pm The Jazz Element, outside of Traverse Coffee Co., 140 Water Street

The Jazz Element, consisting of Bill Moseley flute, Ken Labrecque guitar, Dave Briggs bass and Andy Shultz congas, performs an array of jazz styles including original compositions including Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz. Performance will be inside in case of inclement weather.

 

Sat 2-4pm Hallowell History Mural Open Studio, Old Firestation, 124 Second St., 2nd fl.

Hallowell artist Chris Cart has been working with the city Arts & Cultural Committee, Historic Hallowell and many other city groups to design a large scale history mural, 38’ x 30’ to be located on a prominent exterior wall of 89 Water Street at the north entrance to town. The mural will tell the history of Hallowell, from the founding in the mid 1700’s to present. Important early settlers, native tribes of pre-western history, key townspeople, stone carvers—all will find a place in the mural. It will be a beautiful multifaceted scene of centuries of Hallowell history interwoven into one design. Come see the developing mural for yourself at Chris Cart’s open studio. Note the studio is located on the 2nd floor so climbing stairs is required, there is no elevator access. Also open 10am to noon. Free!

Sat 2-4pm Craft Beer Sampling, The Liberal Cup, 115 Water Street

Special offering on our season selection, Achtung Oktoberfest. Come taste fall! Sample paddles always available. 21+

2pm Historic Tidbit Tasting Tour, meet at 130 Water Street
Give your taste buds a treat on this stroll through historic Hallowell with Red Cloak Tours. You’ll have a chance to taste “tidbits” of some new foods while checking out the restaurant scene. This small city on the banks of the Kennebec river is full of history and you’ll learn a few “tidbits” of history about the foods as well as the buildings you’re in on the tour. $49.95 per person. Please reserve in advance by phone (207) 380-3806 or on our website: RedCloakTours.com

 

Sat 2:30-4pm William Russo Building an Acoustic Guitar Talk and Demo, Old Firestation, 124 Second Street

Master Luthier William Russo of WR Custom Guitars in Wilton as been building high quality steel string acoustic guitars there for nearly a decade and teaches others the art of lutherie in his Builder’s Workshop. The quest for the ultimate sound and playability is the driving force and passion at the center of every guitar built in the shop. Russo will discuss and demonstrate techniques for building an acoustic guitar, including components, basic setup, building the neck and fretboard, including correct relief height and adding frets. Russo will also provide tips on assembling a guitar kit. Free.

 

Sat 4-5pm Connecting Through Craft: Hands on Fiber Craft Demonstration, Old Fire Station, 124 Second Street

Local knitter and craftsperson and Brookes Smith will present a hands on demonstration of fiber craft. Smith’s primary interests are knitting, sewing, & needle felting. She focuses on making functional goods, sharing skills, & connecting through crafting and works full time in public health. You can find her work at the Harlow Craft Shop. Materials available for hands on learning. Free

 

Sat 4-5:30pm Chocolate & Beer Pairing with Music by Ken Labrecque, Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop Street

Think wine is the only adult compliment to chocolate?  Come let us change your mind. Three local breweries (The Liberal Cup, Cushnoc, and Bateaux) will be offering samples to pair with chocolate provided by Hallowell’s own Scrummy Afters Candy Shoppe. Other light refreshments will be provided during the event along with music by Ken Labrecque!

Labrecque attended the University of Maine at Augusta, graduating with the first class of the Bachelors of Jazz and Contemporary music. He studied classical guitar under Tom Hoffmann, Keith Crook and David Leisner, and jazz guitar with Tony Gaboury, Gary Whitner, and Tom Hoffmann. He has taught at Fryeburg, Gould and Hebron Academies, the University of Maine at Augusta and Farmington, and the Maine Jazz Camp. Ken is currently the Instructor of Guitar at Bates College, where he has taught since 1987, and is also a band and choral teacher for the Mt. Blue regional School district in Farmington. He is an active performer of classical and jazz guitar and is a member of the Opus One Big Band. 

$25 tickets will be available at the door. Ticket includes 4 chocolate samples, beer samples, and a souvenir tasting glass. Must be 21+

 

Sat 4-6pm The Great Intergenerational Pottery Throw Down, Hallowell Clay Works, 157 Water Street

We invite 4 teams of 2 intergenerational (first time-beginner) participants to compete for a gift certificate for a $100 Gift Certificate for a pottery class at Hallowell Clay Works. No experience is necessary. We will be working on the potter’s wheel and hand-building. No work will be fired for this event unless you’d like to purchase that post-competition. All participants must register in advance and space is limited. Parents, kids, grandparents, neighbors whatever. Just bring your messy clothes and a good attitude!  Spaces will go quickly! To sign up visit Hallowell Clay Works, email hallowellclayworks@gmail.com or call 207-480-1122. $10 entrance fee per team. 

 

Sat 5-8pm Luthier/Musician Gathering, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

Event organizer Christine Poulson welcomes Luthiers and Musicians to stop in for an informal gathering at The Wharf from 5-8 on Saturday, October 5th. Paul T-Bo, Roger Sampson and Alfred Lund will be on hand for some great music and an invitational Jam for luthiers and musicians. The Robby Coffin Combo follows at 9pm. No cover.

 

Sat 7-8:30pm Haunted History Tour, meet at 115 Second St.
October is the perfect time for a walking tour and when you can combine history with a few tales of ghosts and haunts, there’s nothing better! This 90 minute Red Cloak Tours will take you back in time in the small city of Hallowell, sharing folklore, ghost stories, legends and plenty of real history. Please reserve in advance by phone (207) 380-3806 or on our website RedCloakTours.com Ticket prices: Adult – $17.50 Children (ages 5-12) – $8, Children under 5 are free.

 

Sat 7-10pm Mandy Hoffman Band, The Maine House, 119 Water Street

Nostalgic lounge with grit. No cover charge.

 

Sat 7:30-11pm Kennebec Contra Dance, Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop Street

Caller: Hannah Chamberlain.  Musicians: Elsie Gawler and Benjamin Foss.

Contra dance is an American traditional dance evolving from English, Scottish, and Irish county dances and nurtured in New England. It has some similarity to square dancing, but is danced in long lines rather than squares. The dance is from 8:00 to 11:00, with an introductory lesson at 7:30.  All ages are invited, including children, beginners are welcomed and encouraged, and you don’t need to come with a partner. Dress is casual, but please bring soft soled shoes. 

$10 individual, $25 family, $5 student

 

Sat 9pm Sarah Crosby, 7 Front Street or enter at 104 Water Street

Sarah Crosby has performed all over Maine from Rockwood to Portland. She is not only a solo artist, but is also the lead singer of The Whitefields (a funky, feel good band) and has performed with many other musicians over the past eight years Her cover style is bluesy, funky, soulful and always unique and her originals touch on important yet not always talked about issues from the Apocalypse to home foreclosure and also running the whole world. Her sense of humor is contagious and unfiltered and most always makes an appearance at some point during a performance, which makes for a very entertaining evening. No cover charge.

 

Sat 9pm Robby Coffin Combo, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

The Robby Coffin Combo is Alfred Lund (percussion), Roger Sampson (guitar), David Thibodeau (bass), and Robby Coffin (guitar). Expect a blend of Pop and R&B all served on a bed of groove that you won’t want to miss. No cover charge.

 

Sat 9pm- 12:30am Memphis Lighting, The Liberal Cup, 115 Water Street

Memphis Lightning is bringing their own brand of ol’ school Rock & Roll and down and dirty Blues to the Liberal Cup.  Their energetic performances will bring you back to the days when the Jukejoints were rockin’ and the Blues was King. No cover charge.

 

Sat 9:30pm – 12:30am, Rob Burnell, Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street
Rob Burnell is an Independent Recording Artist from Readfield, Maine. Born and raised in a small town, Rob began writing and performing music when he was fourteen. Rob is currently in Downtown LA playing shows and producing his own music independently. With influences in Hip Hop, Classic Rock, and R&B, you can hear he’s got soul in everything he sings. A true performer with a great sound, catchy songs, and an unbelievable voice, Rob Burnell is that small town kid who’s got what it takes to make it to the top. Catch him while he’s back in Maine for a spell. No cover charge.

 

Sunday, October 6

 

Sun 10am -12pm  Cigar Box Guitars: Builders and Players, Old Firestation, 124 Second Street

Come watch professional cigar box building demos and musical performances. Burton Philbrick and Marty Tauber are both exceptional builders who sell their work primarily at Cigar Box and Blues Festivals. Tauber will demonstrate his unique way to build ultra-thin pickups. With performances by Fat Knuckle Freddy and Tom Dube. Both accomplished in this instrument, stretching the fretboards and generating surprising sounds with stunning slides!

 

Sun 11-1pm  Raku Firing Rodeo Hallowell Clay Works, 157 Water Street

Come enjoy the spectacle of Hallowell Clay Works students and firing and unloading pots from a Raku Kiln. This  dynamic technique involves smoke, sawdust, and glowing hot pottery cooled right before your eyes. Pots will be available for sale. No need to register- just come and watch! Free!

 

Sun 11:30am – 1pm, Denny Breau Master Class, Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street

Consummate guitarist, Denny Breau, recently back from Nashville and the The Chet Atkins Appreciation Society, will be leading a master class for musicians in the Quarry Tap Room’s break out room, demonstrating Chet Atkins style picking, and finger-picking patterns. He will also be demonstrating harmonic techniques as created by his late brother, Jazz Master, Lenny Breau.  He’ll also be throwing a few of his own “Trick Licks” for the student to practice and introduce in their own playing. Bring your acoustic! Free.

 

Sun 12-1pm Guitar Demo – Phil Clement, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

Phil Clement will perform on instruments from Camden Harbor Custom Guitars. Phil is known for his versatility on acoustic and electric guitars in almost every genre of music. You can find him almost any given weekend performing as a soloist, in a duo/trio, or perhaps in a full band. From jazz to blues, folk to country, rock to reggae his easy style continues to please audiences from Maine to Texas and beyond. Free.

 

Sun Noon – 4pm Singer Songwriter Guitar Pull, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

The Singer-Songwriter Guitar Pull begins with many local songwriters coming to showcase locally made acoustic guitars by luthiers exhibiting their work at The Harlow. This is a listening event, with musicians playing by invitation only.

 

Sun 12-5pm Luthier Showcase Exhibition, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

Last chance to view the exhibition of Maine made instruments at the gallery. Show open at noon and ends with a closing reception from 4-5pm. Come meet the luthiers, enjoy some refreshments and listen to a musical performance by the legendary Denny Breau! Also on view at The Harlow is the UMA Alumni Show, an anthology of work from artists who have graduated from the art program at the University of Maine at Augusta. Free.

 

Sun 1-2pm Luthiers Panel Discussion, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

City Manager Nate Rudy will moderate an amusing and informative round table discussion with four luthiers discussing their craft and what they have learned from making stringed instruments. Panelists include:

  • Joel Amsden, electric instrument maker and repair expert, Kennebec Instrument and Amplifier, a Hallowell resident
  • Justin Boone, violinmaker, Frost Gully Violins, Brunswick
  • Jawad Al Fatlawi, oud maker, Augusta
  • Dennis Patkus, acoustic instrument maker and repair expert, Patkus Guitars, Waterville

Free and open to the public.

 

Sun 1-4pm Justin Walton, Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street 

As an integral, composing member of the bands Dreadnaught and Actual Size, Justin Walton has made his mark on the northeast music scene. Justin has also performed with such luminaries as Thanks to Gravity and New Hampshire rockers Coby Carlucci & Tractor Trailer. Walton has toured the country on numerous occasions and has released nine full-length discs featuring his original compositions and instrumental work on guitar, piano, saxophone and voice. Justin’s latest release is the full-length solo album “Blood From a Stone. No cover charge.

Sun 2-4pm Jawad Al-Fatlawi Oud Performance (Arabic Lute), The Harlow, 100 Water Street
A refugee from Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Fatlawi is a composer, solo oud player, luthier and teacher who has called Maine home since 2016. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Music and completed his studies at the University of Baghdad, receiving his master’s degree in the philosophy of musical sciences. He began his musical career in the oud industry in 1984 and since 1989 has made more than 3,000 ouds and other musical instruments. He was a professor of music for many years before leaving Iraq. He made all the instruments that he plays including the goldeneye oud — the only instrument of its kind in the world. Al-Fatlawi began his performance career in Maine on World Refugee Day in 2016, having been in the United States just four months. Since then he has played at school, community and family events. He also has worked as an inventor to create unique instruments that blend the musical traditions of the East and the West.

Sun 2pm Historic Tidbit Tasting Tour, meet at 130 Water St.
Give your taste buds a treat on this stroll through historic Hallowell with Red Cloak Tours. You’ll have a chance to taste “tidbits” of some new foods while checking out the restaurant scene. This small city on the banks of the Kennebec river is full of history and you’ll learn a few “tidbits” of history about the foods as well as the buildings you’re in on the tour. $49.95 per person. Please reserve in advance by phone (207) 380-3806 or on our website: RedCloakTours.com

 

Sun 4-5pm Luthiers Showcase Exhibition Closing Reception, featuring Denny Breau, The Harlow, 100 Water Street

Last chance to view the exhibition of Maine made instruments at the gallery, come meet the luthiers and enjoy some refreshments and listen to a musical performance by the legendary Denny Breau! Free.

 

Sun 5-8pm Chase Stewart, The Liberal Cup, 115 Water Street

Chase Stewart grew up in small town Wayne Maine, where his love of music began at an early age. Gifted in music Chase entered high school at Maine Arts Academy, graduating with excellence in guitar. Chase’s stylistic compositions are formed by deeply rooted emotional and relatable lyrics. Chase is currently coproducing his debut album with producer Ed DesJardins. Rich in smooth notes and eclectic styling, Chase’s first album is sure to please – keep an eye out for dates as the upcoming CD release party approaches!  Visit his music page on Facebook, Chase Stewart musician/band To find out where he will be next. No cover charge.

 

Sun 5:30 – 9pm Sunday Night Jam, Hydeout at the Wharf, 132 Water Street

The Sunday Jam team will be back to host our Luthiers and a list of special guests, as they showcase Maine crafted stringed instruments throughout the evening. Hosting the evening with Christine Poulson will be Steve Jones, David Thibodeau, Paul Thibeault, Roger Sampson and Dickie Hollis. Denny Breau will also be with us after he closes the exhibition at The Harlow. Please remember this is a special event, so not everyone will be able to play.

 

Sun 8pm Sunday Night Karaoke, Easy Street Lounge, 7 Front Street or enter at 104 Water Street

Your turn to sing. It’s Karaoke! No cover charge.

 

 

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