One of Scotland’s most popular folk-based groups to emerge in the last decade, chart-toppers Talisk have toured the world stacking up major awards for their explosively energetic yet artfully woven sound, including Folk Band of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, and the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation. Mohsen Amini (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Musician of the Year 2018), Hayley Keenan and Graeme Armstrong fuse concertina, fiddle and guitar to produce a ground-breaking, multi-layered and instantly enthralling signature sound that has captivated audiences around the globe. Appearances at leading festivals – including closing out Saturday night’s main stage at the 2019 Cambridge Folk Festival, Denmark’s world-renowned Tønder Festival, the Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysian Borneo, WOMADs UK, Chile and Las Palmas, back-to-back years at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, Milwaukee Irish Festival and five successive outings at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections – have amassed a die-hard following, whilst folk and world music media have also lauded high credits upon the genre-bending trio. Advance discount tix $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159. Open Weds – Fri from 10-2. Regular tickets $30, online and day of show. The Opera House requires all
audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.

Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations, Maine’s #1 Motown/Memphis Soul Revue, celebrate the musical genius of Etta James with their loving tribute to this Rhythm and Blues icon – Etta – at last! Featuring the incredibly powerful vocals of Julie Ouellette and Laura Hudson, the Soul Sensations will astound you as they weave through Etta classics like Tell Mama, At Last, I Just Want To Make Love to You, and of course the incomparable I’d Rather Go Blind. Featuring more than a dozen of Miss James’ Blues, Soul, and Pop hits, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensation will have you dancing and singing along to them and their famous renditions of other Soul Classics by Wilson Pickett, The Supremes, Sam and Dave, and of course – Aretha Franklin the Queen of SOUL! Join this All-Star band of Maine studio musicians – Robin Worthley (keyboards), David Thibodeau (bass), Ronnie Bouffard (drums), Dave Wakefield (tenor sax), Parker Kenyon baritone sax, trombone, trumpet), and Pat Colwell (guitars) as they back up Julie Ouellette and Laura Hudson for this special performance.

Advance discounted tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $30 at the door and online at boothbayoperahouse.com. The Opera House requires
all audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes—if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist, burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays hundreds of sold-out shows every year from Nashville to Sydney to London. He brings a special joy to the stage, and Chet Atkins calls him “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen”. “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn’t get
any better than Tommy,” notes Jason Isbell. Rodney Crowell says, “With him, it’s all human.” Join us tonight for this extraordinary night with one of the world’s best! Opening act: Mike Dawes.

Premium reserved seating is available for this performance from the box office ONLY at 207-633-5159. Regular general admission tickets are available both online at boothbayoperahouse.com and from the box
office. The Opera House requires all audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.

JigJam are a multi-award winning quintet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass), their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. Jamie McKeogh and Daithi Melia hail from Tullamore, Co. Offaly with Co. Tipperary born Gavin Strappe completing the Irish members of the band. An injection of Scottish energy is
added by Calum Morrison & Daniel Hunter rounding off the quintet. All 5 members grew up immersed in Irish traditional music and culture which is reflected by the band collectively achieving over 20 All-Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions. They have now developed their own unique style of music influenced by American folk music whilst staying true to their Irish roots.

Described as ‘The best Irish group so far in bluegrass’ this sharply dressed outfit deliver an energy-fuelled, foot-stomping live performance. All multi-instrumentalists, JigJam interchange between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass onstage, creating an unforgettable concert experience. Sponsored by an anonymous fan of the band!

Advance discount tickets $30, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $35 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com. The Opera House currently requires all audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.

We’ve had to cancel this rite of Spring over the past two years due to the pandemic, but we are looking forward to the return of the Pan Fried Steel drum band and the dozens of steel drums they travel with.
Expect an evening that will transport you to the islands. In fact, wear your sandals and shorts and come to the Opera House tonight for a night at the beach. Close your eyes and you will believe you are somewhere else other than Maine for a moment. Somewhere much warmer…Island drink specials at the bar too!
Advance discount tickets $10, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $15 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com. The Opera House currently requires all audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.