Live Music
Tonight

Tracy Grammer & Dan Navarro

Two Great Singer Songwriters on the same night, Tracy Grammer & Dan Navarro both come from rich careers and together they will bring their beautiful sounds together. ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm)

Willie Nile

Why Should You Come To See Willie?
The New York Times called Willie Nile "One of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." "Great album!" - BONO "Willie Nile is a great artist!...If there was any justice in this world, I'd be opening up for him instead of him for me." -- LUCINDA WILLIAMS "Willie Nile continues to live somewhere under the radar, crafting his songs from street-level observations and the leanings of his heart. Streets Of New York may even be his best record yet!" - JIM JARMUSCH "A great album. I love that Willie Nile has written a song about my idol Bo Diddley. Thanks Willie." - LOU REED "Willie Nile's Streets Of New York is a real gem. Stirring melodies, passionate vocals, intriguing lyrics-every track a winner." - GRAHAM PARKER "Willie's from the big-hearted, downtown alleyways of NYC (New York Commitment), USA. Well done!!" - IAN HUNTER

Rolling Stone Top Ten Best Under-the-Radar Albums of 2011

The JON HERINGTON BAND

Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan, and the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the New York City based JON HERINGTON BAND.The JON HERINGTON BAND is currently the hard-hitting, stripped-down guitar, bass, drums power trio version of the band which is specifically designed for the club and theatre concert scene, with a blues/rock/pop vibe and an emphasis on the songs and the guitar playing. Video!
($20 adv/$23 door, 7pm)

Decompression Chamber Music Season Four

Bring someone who has never been to a Chamber Music Concert and the newbie gets in free!

Come jazz up your day with French composer Maurice Ravel’s sumptuous String Quartet, a “Lullaby” movement from French composer Darius Milhaud’s Seventh Quartet, and Paul Desmond’s Jazz favorite “Take Five”.

This "rush hour" concert series is designed for you! Stop in for an entertaining hour on your way home from work. Bring a date! Have glass of wine, listen to beautiful music, become a connoisseur.
($12 adv/$15 door, $48 for a season pass. 6:00pm)

Liz Frame and the Kickers

Liz Frame wrote her first song at age nine, and has been performing her own brand of rootsy Americana music since her early teens. She spent her childhood listening to the artists her parents loved – Jimmie Rogers, The Weavers, B.B. King, Elvis Presley – to name just a few, absorbing their sounds and ultimately allowing them to influence her own. At fourteen she picked up the guitar and has been hooked on the process of making music ever since. Video! ($12 adv/$15 door, 8pm)

Johnny A

Johnny A. is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists. His latest works have sold thousands of copies, the most recent CD's - 2004's Get Inside and 1999's Sometime Tuesday Morning, are the critically acclaimed solo culmination of a lifetime of playing in a long parade of bands. Video! ($23 adv/$25 door)

Music Movie Mondays: Devil Got My Woman

OLS Revisits our Roots with Music Movie Mondays!
From the blues and folk revivals of the early 60s, to the rock festivals of the late 60’s, One Longfellow Square has gathered some of the most remarkable performances ever filmed! With our Music Movie Mondays series, on the first Monday of every month, we will present films and programs that feature some of the finest musicians and moments of the decade. Please join us as we happily and joyfully show the following:

Devil Got My Woman, Monday, February 6, 7 pm
At the 1966 Newport Folk Festival, Alan Lomax recreated a traditional juke joint setting and atmosphere. He brought together some of the best blues musicians of the era, including Howlin Wolf, Son House, Bukka White and others for a night of playing, drinking, and general carryin’ on, all with the cameras rolling! ($7 or ($25 series pass – phone orders only.)

Maine Songwriters Association Showcase

Annalivia/Putnam Smith Double Bill

Le Vent du Nord

Since its inception in 2002, Québécois quartet Le Vent du Nord has exploded onto the folk music scene, including top Juno Award and the North American Traditional Artist of the Year. Video! ($25 adv/$28 door)

Sweetheart’s Night Out

“Featuring Darol Anger (Republic of Strings) & Emy Phelps | Corey Di Mario (Crooked Still) & Lissa Schneckenberger | Kai Welch (Abigail Washburn) & Brittany Haas (Crooked Still) FREE dessert with ticket purchase.

Musical Couples play (mostly) songs of love for Valentines Day Well-known Roots musicians Darol Anger/Emy Phelps, Lissa Schneckenberger/Corey DiMario, Brittany Haas/Kai Welch ...will present a musical evening of both the sweet and the scary side of romance, from their perspective as couples. This will be a lovely, romantic and very special evening, so bring your Most Important Person! ($20 adv/$23 door)

The Portland Jazz Orchestra

Dr. Chris Oberholtzer and his 18 piece ensemble perform an evening of big band swing!
($5 students, seniors, and advance. $9 door)

Primo Cubano

No strangers to One Longfellow Square, Primo Cubano, Maine's own Cuban son and salsa band, provides the music to a night of Latin Dancing. Primo Cubano featuring Norm Bergeron on Congas and Timbales and special guest Jim Chaitlin. Featuring the classic songs from the Eastern mountains of Cuba and the vibrant city of Havana, this five piece dance combo plays the national music of Cuba called 'Son'. There will be dancing!
($8 adv./$10 door) Video!

Inanna CD Release

Jewel in The Heart CD Release Show! Inanna celebrates their 20 year history with the magic of the drums and rhythms rooted in Africa and world musical traditions that touch the souls and hearts of the people they play for.
Video! ($15 adv/$18 door)

Joan Osborne

Joan Osborne is one of the most versatile and great interpretive vocalists working in popular music today. In the years since her Top-10 smash hit "One of Us" launched her career and landed her on the cover of Rolling Stone, she has released another half a dozen studio discs; toured with The Dead for two years as lead vocalist; performed with the Motown supergroup The Funk Brothers; and formed a new band called Trigger Happy with members of The Black Crowes. Danielle Miraglia opens the show!

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BeauSoleil

When it comes to contemporary traditional Cajun music, there is BeauSoleil. For the past 34 years Lafayette, Louisiana's BeauSoleil has carried the torch of tradition while continuing to chart uncharted waters with ingenuity and innovation. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet.Video! ($30 adv/$35 door, 8pm)