Harpswell Bandstand by the Sea

June 13 Harpswell Concert Band June 20 Barbershop Nor’Easters & Royal River Chorus June 27 Coastal Winds July 4 Spiros Exaras July 11 Blue Hills Brass July 18 Harpswell Concert Band July 25 Pretty Girls Sing Soprano August 1 Portland Jazz Orchestra August 8 Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection August 15 Studio Two, A Beatles Tribute Band August 22 Soul Sensations- Motown August 29 Harpswell Concert Band

All concerts begin at 6 unless otherwise noted. For more about our venue and performers, with

links to their websites please see our Town of Harpswell site:

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“Harpswell Bandstand by the Sea”

All bandstand concerts are provided by the Town of Harpswell and are open and free to the public. Funding to provide these concerts comes entirely from individuals and businesses. The Town’s Bandstand Committee needs your support in order to continue offering quality performances.

The concert series is funded by people just like you. If you wish to donate, please make a check payable to the Town of Harpswell with “Bandstand Fund” in the memo line, at the address below.

Town of Harpswell c/o Bandstand Fund

PO Box 39 Harpswell, Maine 04079

At concerts, you will find a donation box to place your donation in. You can also mail donations to the Harpswell Town Office. There is a drop box to the right of the entrance at the Town Office where they can be deposited in person.

Check Town website in case of rain. harpswell.maine.gov Rain Location for all concerts: Harpswell Coastal Academy -

Gym 9 Ash Point Road 1 mile south of Mitchell Field

The Bandstand is located at George J. Mitchell Field along the rocky shore of Harpswell. It has not only become a visual symbol for our town, but also a venue for town events, as well as a place for families to enjoy a warm summer’s day. The beauty of its setting is unsurpassed in the Mid Coast region. Bring family and friends, a lawn chair or blanket along to make great memories to beautiful music. Enjoy the evening!

Music is the Universal Language of Mankind.

Henry W. Longfellow

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FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2019

Spiros Exaras studied guitar andcomposition at the Athens Conservatory of Music. A prolific explorer on his instrument, he likes to perform different styles such as jazz, rock and world music.

Spiros became the lead guitarist of numerous prominent composers and singers. He performs jazz, rock and world music, playing for concerts, films and recordings.

The Blue Hill Brass has been delighting audiences for over twenty years. This group of versatile musicians will make any event exciting, memorable and most important-Fun!

Nor’Easters Barbershop Chorus has a membership of all ages, but they share common interest in harmony, the love of music and the camaraderie of barbershop music. Royal River Chorus of Yarmouth, chartered with the international organization of Sweet Adelines in January, 1985 with 25 members and their melodies have grown in size and talent ever since.

Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. This 18-piece group performs a variety of traditional and contemporary big band literature. The PJO is made up of professional musicians, many of whom are both performers and educators in New England. Members of the PJO have performed, recorded and toured with numerous artists.

Coastal Winds is Freeport’s community band, comprised of over 35 talented woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. Their dedication reflects a great love of music appealing to all ages.

Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection A lively performance is guaranteed with this band’s mastery of timing and American roots.  “One of the best fiddlers in Maine …gives musicians a good name” -D. Anger

Studio Two, pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. By recreating the Fab Four’s music, appearance, instruments, and onstage banter, Studio Two performs favorite hits that will bring people to the dance floor.

Pretty Girls Sing Soprano is a local trio singing Americana and contemporary songs with tight, original vocal harmonies sharing their love for acoustic and a cappella music from folk, country, bluegrass, and rock.

The Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations are a 7 piece R&B and Motown Dance Band that play can’t-sit-still classic to contemporary consisting of amazing male and female lead singers with lush vocal harmonies, and fantastic instrumentalists on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and saxophone.

Join us with your friends and family for music au plein air! Bring a picnic, a chair or your favorite blanket and let the music surround you by the shores of beautiful Casco Bay.

Harpswell Concert Band is 50 area instrumentalists in their 7th season at the Bandstand by

the Sea. The HCB consists of a wonderfully talented mix of about 50 area professional and amateur instrumentalists Under the leadership of Robert Modr, they

perform music that is challenging to the players and familiar to audiences.

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