Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 2-8

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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 2-8

Leaky Boot Jug Band Midcoast

“Leaky Boot Jug Band,” Rockland

Oct. 2, Thursday, 6pm, “Blue Lights and Funny Cider,” the very funny team of John Ford and Mark Nickerson, former Game Warden and Maine Trooper’s respectively, these two will keep you in stitches with stories from their books, snacks will be served and books by the authors will be available for purchase, free, Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, Dresden. FMI: 207-737-8810, www.bapl.us.

Oct. 2, Thursday, 7pm, “Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen,” accompanying themselves with guitars and concertinas, their live appearances are known for rich harmony, compelling songs, a good dose of humor, and relaxed, professional performances, at the door: $8/general admission, $7/seniors & students, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St., Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.camden.lib.me.us.
Oct. 3, Friday, 7pm, “Jazz Passage,” jazz trio featuring Brent Strombeck – saxophones, Herb Maine – bass, Lance Burpee- drums, a selection of Jazz and Latin standards and some music of a local Maine composer, $10, Congregational Church of Bristol, 1263 Bristol Road, Bristol. FMI: 207-563-6843, www.ccobucc.org.
Oct. 4-5, Saturday-Sunday, 11am– 4pm, “Freeport Fall Festival,” featuring the best New England artists and makers of fine craft, enjoy browsing for just the right piece to add to your collection, two days of live music on the Discovery Stage on the L.L. Bean campus, free, L.L. Bean Campus, 95 Main Street, Freeport. FMI: www.freeportfallfestival.com.
Oct. 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Leaky Boot Jug Band Concert,” this group of “Waldo County rabble rousers” covers acoustic material ranging from traditional blues to the Grateful Dead, and some bluegrass for good measure, the band includes Neal Parent on harmonica, Travis Lloyd, bass and guitar, Jon Kerr, banjo, Tom Fowler, mandolin, Dan Miller, hand drums, Russ Lloyd, guitar and bass, with James Bryant on the Jug, $12, Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. FMI: 207-701-7627, www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.
Oct. 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Suzy Boguss,” whether she’s defined as a country singer or a folk singer, she’s a terrific show person, this singer-songwriter has been recognized with a Grammy award and with Country Music’s Album of the, one sweet night of musical perfection, $25/advance tickets, $30/day of show, The Opera House, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207-633-5159, www.boothbayoperahouse.com.
Oct. 4, 9am – 12pm, “Harvest Fair,” lots of homemade crafts, baked goods, white elephant table , great raffle prizes donated by local businesses and much more, free, Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union St., Camden. FMI: 207-236-4785, www.stbrendanparish.net.

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