Events

Over the past 20 years the trad Quebec group Genticorum has become a fixture on the international world, trad, folk and Celtic music circuit. The band’s six albums have met with critical acclaim in Canada, the United States and Europe. Known for its energy and its stage presence, Genticorum has given more than 800 concerts in more than 15 countries. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the energetic and original traditional ‘power trio’ also incorporates the dynamism of today’s North American and European folk cultures in their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle, flute and accordion work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Their
distinctive sound, sense of humor and stage presence makes them a supreme crowd pleaser. This concert was delayed due to Covid and Canadian border crossing restrictions. This fall we, finally, welcome Genticorum to the Opera House stage! Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly 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.

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

Donna the Buffalo draws on a deep pool of musical influences, from country and rock ‘n’ roll, to bluegrass and old-time fiddle, as well as Cajun and Zydeco. In many ways, they were Americana before the term was ever coined. The band has played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. Donna The Buffalo has become the house band for closing the events by backing up artists including The Avett Brothers, Keller Williams, Zac Brown, Bela Fleck, John Paul Jones, and Chris Thile.

They’ve opened for The Dead and have toured with Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale, Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth to name a few. Advance tickets $25, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2).

Regular tickets $30, available on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

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
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Members $15; Nonmembers $25.

“This trio’s stylistic genesis–as well as title–stems from the realization that the great heritage of strings (guitars and violins) originates mutually with the Manouche gypsies of France and the no-less virtuosic hillbilly pickers and fiddlers of Oklahoma and Texas. Together for over 15 years and a dozen albums, the threesome of high-heeled violinist Elana James, guitarist Whit Smith and bassist Jake Erwin showed from the beginning that jazz and country music could exist together on the same page, a highly commendable achievement if ever there was one.” – Wall Street Journal. Come listen tonight and decide for yourself. Advance tickets $30, only available from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular
tickets $35, available on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

When describing songwriter Lilli Lewis, we’re going to rely on Rolling Stone’s recent review of her appearance at AmericanFest, “Among many highlights was New Orleanian singer-pianist Lewis’s almost hymn-like reading of Radiohead’s “Creep” for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong. But at least for the night, in that moment, everyone did.” Grateful Web says of her recent album, Americana, “it demonstrates a caliber of genius. She launches songs gently, sweetly and then soars effortlessly. When Lewis
hits the high notes, she personifies a contemporary Jessye Norman, if folk-rock had been her genre.”

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.

Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Information about the walk or to start a team http://www.makingstrideswalk.org/midcoastme

“Michael plays fearless and it’s intoxicating to play with him because he makes you play fearless,” says Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill. “He takes no prisoners but he plays with a restraint and a soul. He plays without abandon.” Clearly, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) agrees as he’s
their most awarded Fiddle Player of the Year with 12 wins, has won Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year 6 times, and fronts their 6-Time Instrumental Group of the Year. Cleveland is a 2018 Inductee to the National Fiddler Hall of Fame. Together with Flamekeeper members Josh Richards (guitar), Nathan Livers (mandolin), Jasiah Shrode (banjo) and Chris Douglas (bass), Cleveland makes his way around the country performing festivals, clubs, and performing arts centers, delighting audiences, leaving them with jaws dropped in complete amazement. “It’s wicked to see how much music he pulls out of a bow,” continues Vince. “He’s untouchable.” Check him out tonight!

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.

Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies.
Thrown together purely by accident for an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s venerable West End Cultural Centre, The Small Glories could almost make you believe in fate. With a stage banter striking a unique balance between slapstick and sermon, these veteran singer-songwriters have a way of making time disappear, rooms shrink, and audiences feel as they are right there on the stage with the band — writing the songs, living the songs, performing the songs. It’s not uncommon for listeners to find themselves laughing, dancing, crying, or caught up in a good ol’ fashioned sing-along. The first Boothbay Harbor appearance for this award-winning duo.

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.

“Some things just work together: the Lennon and McCartney syndrome – and to witness a performance by The Small Glories is a rare opportunity to experience that indefinable quality that creates perfection…” — David Allen, Americana UK

As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, Grammy-winning Maine pianist and composer Paul Sullivan has played concert tours in most of the United States and Europe, as well as the Middle East, Central America, and Asia. He has performed among the dunes of the Negev Desert, in Leonard Bernstein’s living room, and on the stages of many of the world’s finest concert halls. He has been a guest on Marian McPartland’s “Piano Jazz”, and he has also performed with legendary orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy, the Boston Pops under both Arthur Fiedler and Keith Lockhart, and several regional orchestras around the US. Sullivan has worked in some of New York’s most prestigious jazz clubs as well, including Sweet Basil, The Village Vanguard, and Bradley’s. He has played with a wide variety of masters from Benny Goodman to Tommy Flanagan and tonight he brings his music to our
holiday stage.