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2004-05 Performances

The Victory Swing Band
Saturday May 28, 2005 7:30PM
$10.00 Admission

Originally created as a "one shot" organization for a specific veteran's benefit event in the spring of 2000, The Victory Swing Band has continued on to play a number of similar events, plus swing dances and concerts throughout southern Maine.

Utilizing the classic big band instrumentation of trumpets, trombones, saxes and rhythm section, the band plays a variety of arrangements, ranging from the favorites of the 30's and 40's to the jazzier arrangements of the 50's to the present day.

Visit www.geocities.com/victoryswing for more information

The Victory Swing Band


Sistermoon
Saturday April 23, 2005 7:30PM
$8.00

SisterMoon is Earth Folk at its best, with great harmonies! Come be a
part of it, at the Saco Coffeehouse!



Cactus HighwayCactus Highway
Saturday March 26, 2005 7:30PM

Over the past few years, they've brought their sounds to cities all over the country, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Seattle, Kansas City, Buffalo, Cleveland, and others.

" Cactus Highway is the most rare of acoustic acts, they are a duo of true sophistication who merge folk, pop, jazz in flowing, smooth, unpretentious ways." -Daniel Gewertz, The Boston Herald
" They really light up a room!" -Marilyn Rea Beyer, Program Director WUMB, "Boston's Folk Radio"



Lynn DeevesLynn Deeves
Saturday February 26, 2005 7:30PM

A versatile mix merging folk, blues and gospel influences. Her rich, soulful voice combined with a sharp wit and dynamic stage presence, are creating and ever-expanding Northeast base.

Visit www.lynndeeves.com for more information.

 


Leah Wolfsong Band
Saturday November 27, 7:30PM

Soulful vocal, rich guitar accompaniment and a unique variety of world percussion instruments are brought together in Leah's original music.


Carl Cacho
Saturday October 23, 2004 at 7:30pm
$8.00

Carl CachoCarl Cacho has firmly established himself as one of the most talented and respected singer/songwriters in New England. Boston Music Award Nominee for Outstanding New Singer/Songwriter, winner of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse Singer/Songwriter Competition and finalist in both the Telluride Troubadour and Sierra Songwriter's Festival songwriting contests, his songs and disarming performing style have made him a favorite at venues across the Northeast. Folk legend Tom Rush personally selected Carl to perform with him at a "Club 47" show at Harvard University's Sanders Theater and Carl was invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Martha's Vineyard Singer/Songwriter Retreat, started by Christine Lavin.

For more information about Carl Cacho visit www.carlcacho.com


The Laws
Saturday September 25, 2004 at 7:30pm

 

The LawsJohn and Michele began song writing together in 1997, performing together in 2000, and haven’t looked back. They are quickly building a huge fan base at home in Canada, the United States and Australia.

Their song writing has been recognized by some of the finest songwriters around and The Laws have been invited to tour with some of the best! Canadian legend Randy Bachman, alt-country songwriter Fred Eaglesmith, Texas troubadour Tom Russell and Australia’s own Bill Chambers have all invited The Laws to share the stage and tour with them.

Canadian song writing legend Willie P. Bennett says if Gram Parsons married Alison Krauss they would sound a lot like John and Michele.

Visit www.thelaws.ca For More Information