Events in Boothbay Harbor

Tonight dozens of steel drums will fill the stage bringing the musical sound of the islands to the Harbor! The music of Pan Fried Steel conjures up dreams and memories of vacations spent on a distant island, sandals slipping off your feet, perhaps an aqua ocean nearby…come out tonight for an evening of island fun at a bargain price! No TSA, no flights, no hassles – just great music, much laughter and even a tiki hut serving rum punch. Summer wear encouraged! Advance discount tickets $10, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $15 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

The uber-talented musicians that make up The Boneheads – Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis – will be joined tonight by Mark Stover, Pat Colwell and others as they dedicate the evening to the music of the legendary Van Morrison. Celebrate the change of seasons on the coast of Maine with the music that has marked the passage of time for so many of us. Come out for a Moondance tonight with your Brown Eyed Girl, or your best friend! Advance discount tickets $15, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $20 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

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

Each brings an exceptionally diverse array of musical influences to the table. Eric studied jazz and bluegrass mandolin at the Berklee College of Music before finding his way to DADGAD guitar; Ryan carries a degree in viola performance, and is one of the youngest to ever win the US National Scottish Fiddle Championship; Jeremiah, in addition to being raised with Scottish roots, has studied Indonesian Gamelan, West African drumming, and the music of minimalist composers Steve Reich
and Philip Glass. His compositions have won numerous awards and been featured in films.

This evening promises to be a memorable one at the Opera House for those who love trad, as well as those who just love a good live show!

Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available. Doors open at 7 pm.

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful. Duhon has released 3 recordings, including ‘The Moorings’, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for ‘Best Engineered Album’. He has toured solo for much of his career, and that troubadour element is certainly present, an usher of modern day folklore. This is a musician worth leaving home for – join us tonight – bring your Mom in celebration of Mother’s Day Weekend. We bet she’ll like him too. Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

Karla Bonoff is described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation – she’s enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial
success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers.

Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Fans and critics agree that her songs are timeless. She was featured in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary: The Sound of My Voice, highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs. The Huffington Post calls her “voice is perfection.” Her playlist is heartfelt and the historic Opera House is the perfect setting to hear this pioneer in the Southern California singer/songwriter scene. Appearing as a duo with Nina Gerber. Advance discount tickets $35, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $40 online at boothbayoperahouse.com and on the day of show if available.

The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene. They are joined by drummer Mike Harmon, who joined the band after an impromptu late night set at the Ossipee Music festival, and adds his unique roots-conscious musicality to the group’s evolving sound. The trio is a fusion of each member’s unique musical
journey, and the result is music all its own, filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song.
Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

This chart-topping Celtic powerhouse has risen to the top of Billboard’s world music charts 7 times in the #1 spot! They’ve
been out on the road for more than 20 years, routinely selling out houses large and small – after being seen by millions as the Irish band playing to the steerage passengers in the movie Titanic. They first appeared at the Opera House during a blizzard in 2007 and their storm here has never ended. It’s always a blast to have Gaelic Storm in the House. Join us tonight as we kick off the summer of 2023!

Advance discount tickets $30, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $35 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. He makes memorable music, as evidenced by the 13 albums he’s released so far, as well as the mark he’s made on the folk and acoustic music scenes in general. Over the course of a prolific career that extends back to the early ’90s, he’s recorded with his good friend Ellis Paul and shared stages worldwide with Aretha Franklin, Shawn Colvin, Arlo Guthrie, the Milk Carton Kids, George Carlin (150+ shows), Anita Baker, the Subdudes, Paul Reiser and any number of others. Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.
Tonight is sponsored by Jean Rosenberg & Peter Southwick.

Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is far beyond their years. With reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest purveyors of their great living musical tradition. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band, they are the genuine
article. Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

Portland, ME based nationally touring musicians. The brothers include singer/songwriter Sean who pens soulful tunes mixing playful spirits with emotional sincerity, and Jamie who uses different instruments, loops, and other sonic textures to construct something fresh and familiar. An electronic beat shakes up a quiet acoustic ballad. A hooky pop melody gets contorted by a noisy guitar. A plucked fiddle supplies an R&B groove. “Some songs will have hundreds of tracks and others just the vocals and a guitar,” Jamie reveals. “Our intention is to make music that feels good to us.” Come celebrate this extraordinary pair of Maine brothers tonight! Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.