Coffeehouse Schedule: 2011-2012
ALWAYS the third Saturday of the month!
"When musicians have a very appreciative audience, we rise to the occasion
and feel even more inspired to perform at our very best level. Your audience was outstanding!" Carl Bradford - Port City Jazz (Sept. '06)
September 17, 2011
Squid Jiggers
The Squid Jiggers are Maine-based folk duo comprised of inveterate musician-entertainers, Dave Rowe and Troy R. Bennett. They took their name from the A.R. Scammell song “Squid Jigging Ground,” which is a wonderful musical depiction of fishing for squid in the waters off Newfoundland. They combine their talents on guitar, bass, bodhran, and tin whistles to lay down a thunderous musical base for their robust vocal harmonies.
FMI: http://www.squidjiggers.com
October 15, 2011
Okbari
Amos Libby and Eric LaPerna perform Armenian and Anatolian folk music, classical Middle Eastern music and traditional folk and contemporary songs from the Greek, Arabic and Balkan traditons. Okbari also presents multi-instrumental original music inspired by the musical systems of the Middle East and India. They perform on the oud, clarinet, duduk, bouzouki, doumbek, riqq, tabla, ney, mridangam, and several other instruments from around the world. Okbari was formed in 1995 and has independently released four albums.
November 19, 2011
Local Circus
Local Circus cultivates the soil of musical pleasure in and around Portland, Me. The Circus digs tunes that groove with danceable rhythms and strong melodies. Their songs are an eclectic mix of genres that range from upbeat folk to Motown, and from bluegrass to swing. Their musical energy and entertainment dynamics creates a unique sound and stage show, which appeals to a wide variety of musical tastes, and always makes a connection to their audience.
FMI: http://www.local-circus.com/
December 17, 2011
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, is a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa, through original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum. Inanna was originally created by the participants of a drum class in Alna, Maine eighteen years ago. Since that time, Inanna has recorded and released five, full-length albums and has performed at numerous percussion festivals and community events.
FMI: http://inanna.ws/
January 21, 2012
The Wetsuits
Resulting from a York County laboratory experiment gone horribly awry, The Wetsuits are Jim O’Neil (drums), Dana Pearson (bass), and Byon Yeatts (guitar). Thrown together from previous bands – some more previous than others – the trio find themselves able to execute an original and exciting blend of rock and pop, inspired by the likes of the Beatles, Elvis Costello, the Cars, Eddie Cochran, Eric Clapton, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have been known to cover said artists as well, although perhaps not the Berlin Philharmonic. Having performed in a number of venues around southern Maine, the Wetsuits report that they are thrilled to be making their debut at the Saco Coffeehouse.
February 18, 2012
Tricky Britches
Tricky Britches is a high-energy string band hailing from Portland, Maine. From their roots of playing heel-stomping old-time fiddle tunes they have progressed into a fusion of classic bluegrass, country, and folk rock. The band consists of Tyler Lienhardt on Fiddle, Seth Doyle on Mandolin, Jed Bresette on Bass, Ryan “Bear” Wilkinson on Banjo, and Nick Wallace on Guitar.
FMI: http://www.trickybritches.com
March 17, 2012
Singer Songwriter Showcase
Hosted by Bob McKillop. More details coming soon!
FMI: http://www.sacocoffeehouse.com
April 21, 2012
MaineSqueeze
MaineSqueeze is a brilliant mix of Texas swing, folk, R&B and country with 3-part harmonies, hot guitar and pedal steel. From sultry ballads to flat-out fun, they squeeze it all in. The band members are all heavy hitters. Highly revered for their versatility and originality, they draw on varied types of music and have each made their living at it at one time or another performing with many well-known musicians in their local area and nationally. Their new CD, Long Way Home is just out!
FMI: http://sammiehaynes.com/mainesqueeze.html
May 19, 2012
TBD
Coming Soon
FMI: http://www.sacocoffeehouse.com
June 16, 2012
TBD
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