First in series of four “Troubadours & Tangos” festival concerts.
Guest artists: accordionist/bandoneonist Julien Labro, tenor John Bellemer, guitarist Jason Vieaux, and cellist Wilhelmina Smith.

The Clarinotes, a clarinet ensemble from the Midcoast Maine area under the direction of David Collier, will perform at the Little Brown Church Summer Concert Series in Round Pond on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 pm. The Clarinotes’ repertoire includes jazz, ragtime, musicals, pop, rock, hymns and classical selections, many of which have been arranged by group members. The group’s membership includes professional musicians, music educators, retirees, and a few folks who still have day jobs but look forward to retiring one day soon. The Clarinotes regularly perform at senior centers, adult living facilities, churches and various community events. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is by a suggested donation of $12 for adults, children free.
The LBC is located on Rt 32 in Round Pond. Info: http://roundpondbrownchurch.org/

Summer Series II, “What the Light Was Like,” features the world premiere of String Quartet No. 8 by Richard Danielpour, a renowned composer who has written for such artists as Frederika von Stade and Yo Yo Ma. The piece is based on a poem of the same name by Maine poet Amy Clampitt, and will feature guest reader Jeanne Clampitt.
The program will also include works by Alfred Pochon (“Ballade”) and Schubert (String Quartet in G major) Information and tickets available at http://www.daponte.org

Polkadots dominate when these charming saxophonists take over the stage. Moonbeams follow as soon as their saxes start to sing and swing and dreamy ballads send the audience into blissful reverie. Not long ago proud tangos marched their way into Frollein Sax’s repertoire and won over the ladies’ hearts with that special blend of southamerican temperament, chutzpah, and a hint of machoism. Their program includes Jazz-Standards, of course, as well as ingenious pop arrangements, film music and classical jewels. Four of them hail from Germany, with one American inserted for fun. Don’t miss this good-time evening of music! Advance box office tickets $20, Regular tickets $25.

Doors open at 7 pm. Suggested donation $12/adults, children free

Info: http://roundpondbrownchurch.org

Salt Bay Chamberfest presents a FREE recital with acclaimed guitarist Jason Vieaux.

Simply stated by the Chicago Sun Times, “The Weight Band carries on where The Band left off”. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock, New York barn of Levon Helm when Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante — both former members of The Band — performed “Songs of The Band” with Band founder, Garth Hudson. Inspired to carry on the legacy of the unforgettable rock group, the group began performing fan favorites from The Band catalog to audiences across the country, inviting Marty Grebb and Brian Mitchell to complete their sound. The Weight Band later added Albert Rogers and Michael Bram to make up their current lineup with Weider, Mitchell and Grebb. The last time these musicians came to town they filled the Opera House. Don’t wait to buy your tickets to this hot summer concert. Advance Box Office Tickets $28, Regular Tickets $33.

Simply stated by the Chicago Sun Times, “The Weight Band carries on where The Band left off”. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock, New York barn of Levon Helm when Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante — both former members of The Band — performed “Songs of The Band” with Band founder, Garth Hudson. Inspired to carry on the legacy of the unforgettable rock group, the group began performing fan favorites from The Band catalog to audiences across the country, inviting Marty Grebb and Brian Mitchell to complete their sound. The Weight Band later added Albert Rogers and Michael Bram to make up their current lineup with Weider, Mitchell and Grebb. The last time these musicians came to town they filled the Opera House. Don’t wait to buy your tickets to this hot summer concert. Advance Box Office Tickets $27, Regular Tickets $33