“The Ghost of Paul Revere,” Opera House, Waterville

Feb. 27, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Alix Shiozaki, violinist & Nana Shi, pianist,” Shi and Shiozaki are the Shiozaki Duo, specializing in contemporary and underrepresented music. Shiozaki is also a member of the Momenta Quartet (in residence at Bates this year) and plays with the Argento Ensemble, Le Train Bleu and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble. Shi has performed with Joseph Lin, Lucy Shelton and the Da Capo Chamber Players, as well as Momenta, free, but tickets required, Olin Concert Hall, Bates, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, bates.edu.

Feb. 27, Thursday, 8pm, “The Ghost of Paul Revere,” “We grew up listening to Radiohead and The Beatles and Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd,” says Griffin Sherry, guitarist/singer in The Ghost of Paul Revere. “Everyone assumed we were a bluegrass band because we were playing these traditional instruments, but we weren’t writing traditional music. We were just writing songs with the instruments we had.” The result is a sound that the Portland, Maine-based band describes as “holler folk,” not because it involves a lot of hollering, per se, but because it invokes the rich communal tradition of field hollers, with their call-and-response melodies, sing-along hooks, and densely layered harmonies. That sense of musical camaraderie is essential to everything The Ghost of Paul Revere does, and nowhere is it more evident than their sophomore album, “Monarch.” Opening Act: Tricky Britches, $32-$38, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, operahouse.org.

Feb. 28, Friday, 7pm, “2020 Mid Maine Youth Orchestra Concert Series,” the first of two public concerts presented by the 2019/2020 edition of Mid Maine Youth Orchestra. In its 36th season, MMYO will play selections by Beethoven, Bizet, Brahms, Copland, Holst, Horner, Gradel, Hylkila, and Smith. 37 of central Maine’s finest middle school and high school musicians under the direction of Mr. Andrew Forster and Mr. Daniel Keller In case of inclement weather, the snow date for this concert will be on Saturday, February 29th at 7:00 pm, free/donations accepted, Messalonskee HS Performing Arts Center, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, Oakland. FMI: www.facebook.com/events/551700662104390/.

Feb. 29, Saturday, 7pm, “Spencer and the Walrus,” described by Rolling Stone magazine as “mind-blowing” and known for their annual multi-night sellouts in Portland, Spencer Albee and his big band bring their top-notch Beatles tribute to campus in a Bates Concert Series first. Joined by Bates student string and horn players, the all-star ensemble lovingly recreates Beatles hits and deep cuts with all the orchestration, bells and whistles (and none of the wigs, fake accents or costumes of the usual Beatles tribute, $25, Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, bates.edu.

Feb. 29, Friday, 7:30pm, “Capital City Improv-After Dark,” Central Maine’s professional improv comedy troupe, brings their quick wit and fast comedy to Johnson Hall for an adult show that will leave you laughing, crying, and blushing! Say whatever you like and watch the performers take your suggestions and stories and turn them into an incredible night, $10-$16, Johnson Hall, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: johnsonhall.org.

Feb. 29, Friday, 7:30pm, “Back to the Garden directed by Eric Christopher Perry,” the Colby College Chorale and the Colby Art Song Initiative will reflect on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock in a concert that will include solo and choral compositions related to the music festival to end all music festivals. The choirs and soloists will perform works by Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez, among others, accompanied by a live rock band that will include returning artist Jayson Keeton at the keyboard, free, Colby College Department of Music, Given Auditorium, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5670, Colby.edu.

Mar. 1, Sunday, 6pm, “Ireland’s High Time,” Old South Church Concert Series will get a jump start on St. Patty’s Day celebrations with two bands that hale from Ireland. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, March 1st as the traditional Irish band, HighTime returns to the Old South Church stage from Connemara, the music heart of Ireland. This trio combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an usual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhran, guitar and vocals (with some Irish dancing steps guaranteed to be thrown in!), HighTime makes a youthful and energetic statement. Equal measures of music and tradition from old Ireland coupled with bold new arrangements make for a tasty platter of music, song and dance from these three young men. From the village of Ardmore on the rugged west coast, Ciaran Bolger and Seamus O’ Flatharta have been immersed in the region’s rich and diverse musical heritage their whole lives. Joined by a friend of many years, Michael Coult, a master in his field hailing from Glossop, Manchester, England their music encapsulates the essence of their comradery which is the driving force at the heart of this enthusiastic trio. HighTime play with a breathtaking energy and passion that is both effortless yet drivingly soulful and fun. Neighbors, Ciaran and Seamus, and great friend, Michael, have a unique and virtuoso musical connection through so many years of performing together and individually; all the while enchanting audiences worldwide with music, song and dance steeped in the well of Irish tradition. No doubt their music and energy-fueled live performances are sure to get the hands clapping and the toes tapping. Doors open at 6 pm. Jam session 6:15 pm. Concert 7 pm. Refreshments will be available during jam session and intermission by donation, $15/adults, $5-$10/students, Old South Church, 125 Woodfield Drive, Farmington. FMI: 207-491-5919, www.farmingtonucc.org.