Events

Lucinda Williams has traveled a long road since her 1979 debut, Ramblin’ on My Mind, followed by Happy Woman Blues, her first album of originals released forty years ago in 1980. (She says that she’s still “the same girl” except that now “I have a bigger fan base and I can afford to stay at better hotels.”) Over the course of fourteen remarkable albums, three Grammy awards, and countless accolades, including Time’s Songwriter of the Year of 2001, Williams is one of our most revered artists, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. Her recent double albums, Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone (2014) and Ghosts of Highway 20 (2016), released on her own label, received some of the best reviews of her career.
General admission, doors open at 7 pm for seating. Advance discounted tickets $45, available by calling the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $50 online at boothbayoperahouse.com. Generously sponsored by the Muir Family.

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. “Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” says the
Boston Herald. Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 1,800 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a
Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala. 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. Sponsored by an anonymous fan of Le Vent du Nord!

Ride the railway to Trout Brook Preserve and enjoy a guided hike through one of Midcoast Maine’s hidden gems!

Board your train at Sheepscot station for a 20 minute steam-powered ride through the backwoods of Alna to Trout Brook Bridge, where the volunteers from Midcoast Conservancy will take you on a guided tour of
the scenic Trout Brook Preserve.

Following the 1.5hr guided hike, the historic steam train will return you back to Sheepscot station.

http://www.wwfry.org/hike

The beautiful mountain Knocknarea in Ireland’s County Sligo is said to be the final resting place of the ancient Irish warrior-queen Maeve. The ‘Alt’ is a storied glen on the side of Knocknarea, and it was in the shadow of this glen in the little village of Coolaney that the three master Irish traditional musicians in The Alt—John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy, and Eamon O’Leary—first gathered to rehearse. Each player in The Alt is a leading light of today’s folk scene and though this could be easily called a supergroup, at its heart The Alt is really a celebration of friendship and song. The old ballads, winding tunes, and freshly discovered songs that each artist brought to the table reflect the pure love of the song that has made Irish music so beautiful and compelling over thousands of years.
Advance discount tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $30 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

Denny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar.

He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and then slides effortlessly into scorching fingerwork that sets ears aflame. The lighting fast guitar lines that seem almost humanly impossible to
accomplish are balanced with those that have a quiet intimacy and wrap tenderly around his carefully crafted songs. He mixes genres with ease — Cajun, folk, Delta blues, country and whatever flies out of his guitar — “creating a totally accessible musical mélange that captivates as it entertains,” according to Lucky Clark writing for the Kennebec (Maine) Journal. Appearing tonight with Pat Peppin, Barney Martin and more of Maine’s great pool of musicians. Advance discounted tickets $15, available only from the box office at
207-633-5159. Regular tickets $20, online and at the door.

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker and see rooms not included on the general tour of this mansion filled with the original furnishings and belongings of the Tucker family, who lived here for
more than 140 years. Advance tickets are required. Space is limited.

Call 207-882-7169 for more information. Tickets: https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?event_location=castle-tucker

Members $15; Nonmembers $25.

New England’s Jason Spooner Band (Jason Spooner–guitar, vocals & harmonica, Adam Frederick-Bass & vocals, Warren Mcpherson-Keyboards & vocals and Dan Boyden-Drums &Percussion) is in the midst of one of the band’s most exciting musical growth spurts to date. The quartet stands out with a signature sound that appeals to a wide range of audiences…. seamlessly blending a variety of musical influences into a cohesive, energetic and listenable experience. Roots Rock, Americana, blues, folk and groove-oriented jazz with undercurrents of reggae and soul are all accounted for here and supported by audibly strong musicianship, interesting arrangements and well-crafted, intelligent songwriting. We welcome this dynamic quartet of talent tonight. Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

From Detroit to the Delta to Boothbay Harbor, blues legend James Montgomery joins us tonight with his band and special guest tonight, sax player Deric Dyer (of Tina Turner and Joe Cocker bands). This classic night of blues with this veteran of the stage is sure to heat up the house as summer wanes and fall settles in. Advance discounted tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159.

Regular tickets $30, available at the door and online at boothbayoperahouse.com. All seats general admission.

Features live Irish music, hotdogs, hamburgers, ice cream sundaes, popcorn, kids tent with face painting,
games, 50/50 raffle. Good, old fashioned fun! By free will donation.

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker and see rooms not included on the general tour of this mansion filled with the original furnishings and belongings of the Tucker family, who lived here for more than 140 years. Advance tickets are required. Space is limited.
Call 207-882-7169 for more information. Tickets:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?event_location=castle-tucker
.
Members $15; Nonmembers $25.