Bearly Dead return to Bayside Bowl for an all-ages live performance at Bayside Bowl on May 1 | all-ages | TIX $30 adv, $35 door | limited time use code 'ZEROG' for 15% off adv tix

ABOUT BEARLY DEAD ( bearlydeadmusic.com )

Dead & more like never before! Bearly Dead, a nationally-touring Grateful Dead tribute, is a true party band delivering a full-spectrum live experience filled with danceable energy, extraordinary performance antics, and world-class musicianship. The band's concert-style show celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours while weaving in potent classics from notable jam, rock, and funk artists. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through unique takes on the hits, b-sides, and deep cuts. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase spontaneous improvisation and exploratory jams – live and in-person – making each show a wildly cosmic experience you do not want to miss!

The legendary Rustic Overtones return to Bayside Bowl on MAY 15th to perform an all-ages concert. 

ABOUT RUSTIC OVERTONES:

Rustic Overtones formed in Portland, ME, hometown to each of them. Members of this seven-piece outfit are guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Gutter, drummer Tony McNaboe, trombonist Dave Noyes, baritone saxophonist Jason Ward, bassist Jon Roods, alto saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, and Spencer Albee on keyboards and piano. Roods and Gutter began performing together first, in a family basement. They later added the rest of the group, all friends from high school, and became what is Rustic Overtones. Local gigs earned them a fan base that expanded as the band began to travel, appearing at close to 200 shows some years. In 1998, the Rustic Overtones released their debut album, Rooms by the Hour, under the Ripchord Records indie label. That same year the group recorded an EP, My Dirt, and two other albums, Long Division and Shish Boom Bam. After leaving Ripchord, the group got the chance to do an album, 2001’s Viva Nueva, for Tommy Boy. The Rustic Overtones managed to pull in some special guest artists to appear on this release, like Funkmaster Flex, vocalist Imogen Heap, and one extra special guest, David Bowie. Following the commercial failure of its major-label album, Rustic Overtones broke up in 2002, after a three-hour farewell show at the State Theater in Portland. On July 27, 2007, the band reunited for another Portland performance, held on the roof of radio station WCYY before 6,000 fans below in Monument Square. The reunion continued with a new album, Light at the End, at first self-issued but then released nationally by Velour Music Group on March 18, 2008.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primo Cubano | June 4th

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES 

ABOUT PRIMO CUBANO:

Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience. For more info on Primo Cubano, please visit: facebook.com/primocubano

Legendary MC, R.A. The Rugged Man returns to Bayside Bowl on Friday June 5th on his Rugged Weekend Tour (Full Blast Booking presents...)

TIX $25 adv, $30 door | 8pm | all-ages
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ABOUT R.A. THE RUGGED MAN (RATHERUGGEDMAN.NET)

R.A. The Rugged Man is one of the most fascinating figures in hip-hop history. His career spans decades, and defies simple narratives. The Rugged Man has been an up-and-coming star, an industry outcast banished and forgotten, an underground cult hero, an independent success story, and an influential master of the art form. He can obliterate rappers with ferocious battle rhymes, craft heartfelt personal songs fans can relate to, offend sensitive listeners with shocking vulgarity, challenge corrupt politicians and corporations, paint pictures with captivating storytelling, and deliver jaw-dropping flows that prove his lyrical skills are unmatched. He’s also worked with a staggering number of hip-hop’s most respected artists, including legends like The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang, Tech N9ne, Rakim, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli, Kool G Rap, Public Enemy, Brother Ali, and many more. And while others struggle to maintain a foothold in the ever-changing rap landscape, R.A. The Rugged Man is the rare artist who has become more relevant with time, with each new album more compelling than the last.

Originally from Long Island’s Suffolk County, R.A. was raised by his father, a Vietnam veteran whose exposure to Agent Orange left two of R.A.’s siblings with severe disabilities. After building a reputation as one of the most talented unsigned MCs on the scene, he sparked a bidding war between several major labels. R.A. eventually signed to Jive Records, but his outspoken defiance and reckless behavior spelled the end of that deal and left him banned from venues, labels, and recording studios. The Rugged Man re-emerged in the late 90s, pioneering the indie rap hustle by pressing up his own 12” singles and contributing to compilations from the celebrated Rawkus Records. He earned a Gold record for his work on the WWE Aggression album, and his music was featured on the video game Tony Hawk’s Underground, which sold millions of copies.

R.A. then unleashed his seminal independent album Die, Rugged Man, Die, along with the critically acclaimed compilation Legendary Classics. The latter included show-stealing collaborations and many of the storied tracks that fueled his rise, including the Jedi Mind Tricks song “Uncommon Valor”, on which the Rugged Man delivers what is widely recognized as one of the greatest verses in rap history. R.A. has also made his mark in journalism and film. He's interviewed Academy Award winning filmmakers and world boxing champions for outlets like Complex and Vibe, and worked as a screenwriter and director, notably writing and producing the cult classic Bad Biology. By the time his last album Legends Never Die debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, R.A. was thoroughly established as an independent hip-hop icon, playing sold-out shows across the world and drawing widespread praise for his undeniable contributions to the culture.

Now, R.A. The Rugged Man is back with All My Heroes Are Dead, a brand new album that stands as his best work to date. “So many of the greats are gone, and the legends who made it out alive are cast aside,” R.A. says. “Society left our heroes and their culture for dead. We have to dig that greatness out of its grave, and bring it back with an angry vengeance.” While Legends Never Die was dedicated to the memory of his father, All My Heroes Are Dead is R.A.’s first album since becoming a father of two himself. “When you have children, that’s a whole other level of joy and pain and emotion,” he describes. “It opens whole entire universes with the pen.” The music covers a wide range of moods, and transcends hip-hop cliches. “I didn’t want to make a whole album of just destroying rappers and rapping better than everyone.” the Rugged Man explains. “There’s a lot of places my albums take you, and there’s way more storytelling on this one. I love to bring listeners into different worlds.” Now available worldwide, All My Heroes Are Deadfeatures an all-star cast of hip-hop heavyweights, including Chuck D, Slug of Atmosphere, Ghostface Killah, Immortal Technique, Vinnie Paz, Ice-T, M.O.P., Kool G Rap, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Onyx, Brand Nubian, Chris Rivers, Inspectah Deck, A-F-R-O, Masta Killa, and more. The highly-anticipated album showcases the full scope of R.A. The Rugged Man’s considerable talent, making it a powerful statement from an unforgettable artist.

Two of Maine's hottest bluegrass acts, Breakin’ Strings & Stillwater join forces for a double bill at Bayside Bowl 

ABOUT BREAKIN' STRINGS ( BREAKINSTRINGS.NET) :

Breakin’ Strings is a Nashville recording group based out of Maine and now VT. The band consists of 5 members who play a cross between traditional bluegrass with some major jam-grass vibes. Cliff Gelina, the leader and lead vocalist has been compared to the sounds of Chris Stapleton. Cody Howe has been compared to the guitar licks of Tony Rice. Sam Acus is a Mandolin protege that rips his fretboard up at every show. They play every note they feel, and feel every note they play. This band brings so much dynamics with the sets they play and such great original tunes. Amanda Gelina plays bass and also sings lead and harmony. Steven Peterson plays banjo and also sings harmony as well.

Breakin’ Strings was an IBMA Showcase band in 2022. They have been featured in The Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, The Bluegrass Standard, Nashville Voyager Magazine etc. They recorded their first album in Studio A in Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN. Titled, “Hangovers & Heartaches” available everywhere online. A Breakin’ Strings show is not a show to miss. Guaranteed at some point you will see them break a string. Breakin’ Strings brings a fun jam-packed flavor to bluegrass music with great instrumentals, Great vocals, great harmonies, and a hard drive Bluegrass sound. With that being said, when they play a balad, you are frozen in your seat in awe. This band is dynamic. Catch a Breakin’ Strings show soon!

ABOUT STILLWATER ( STILLWATERBAND.COM) :

Stillwater is a bluegrass sextet founded in 2023 on the banks of the Stillwater River in Old Town, Maine. Stillwater features Trip Nickel (guitar), Yoni Musher (mandolin), Kiera Luu (double bass), George Horvat (fiddle), Noah Vaughn Jackson (banjo), and Jack Pasternak (dobro). Stillwater incorporates modern renditions of traditional American folk and bluegrass tunes with contemporary jamgrass, respectfully exploring their creative freedom within the wide world of improvisational music and songwriting.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Becca Biggs | June 11th

TIX $10 FLAT ADV / DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT BECCA BIGGS ( BECCABIGGS.COM) :

Becca Biggs has been establishing herself as a Midcoast musician over the last 10 years. Her twangy sound, born of Tennessee roots, colors but never overpowers her band. That band includes J.R. Braugh (guitar), Sam Yawdik (drums) and Zack Bence (bass), all veteran performers with chops honed in other projects. With Biggs, their blend of folk, alt-country, and rock propel original tunes that are both muscular and enveloping.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | C-DOT 416 | June 18th

TIX $25 ADV, $30 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT C-DOT 416:

C-Dot is a versatile artist who blends Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop, and EDM to critical acclaim. With fans in over 100 countries and millions of Spotify streams, his music resonates worldwide.
Born in Maine and raised in Toronto, C-Dot's upbringing shapes his artistry. Known for his
catchy hooks and insightful lyrics, his music paints a vivid picture of his life experiences.
His hit single "Funk" has amassed over 10 million plays across streaming platforms and
YouTube, signaling further success ahead. C-Dot electrifies audiences across New England, commanding sold-out performances and sharing the stage with industry titans like NLE Choppa , Lil Tjay , Trippie Redd , A Boogie Wit da Hoodie , and numerous others. Despite personal challenges, including the loss of his mother, C-Dot remains dedicated to his craft, driven by her enduring influence.

Legendary Colorado jam-rockers, The Samples, return to Bayside Bowl w/s/g Sparxsea on June 20th | all-ages | 8pm 

ABOUT THE SAMPLES (THESAMPLES.COM)

Best known for his high voice, unique guitar playing and songwriting (“Nature”, “Feel Us Shaking”, “Did You Ever Look So Nice”) rock, reggae and folk singer/songwriter Sean Kelly front man for The samples was born February 7, 1965 in Norwalk, Connecticut. The son of a WW2 veteran and a mom who worked construction to put food on the table, Kelly grew up in Vermont. While attending only one year of high school, he began playing guitar and composing his own songs. After moving to Colorado in 1987 to start a band, Kelly became a fixture on local club stages as the front man for The Samples, playing original songs with a variety of rock, reggae and folk. When not touring with The Samples, he enjoys playing his songs acoustically. The Samples are currently recording their 20th album, Indian Summer, to be released later this year. Kelly’s songs have been featured in Perks of Being a Wallflower and more recently in television’s Younger and in ads for MSNBC’s midterm election coverage.

ABOUT SPARXSEA (SPARXSEA.COM)

Sparxsea is a folk pop artist based in Portland, Maine with a soulful voice and dark story of hope. Her music has received critical acclaim and she has established herself as a genre-bending artist with her own sound...acoustic warmth combined with elaborate electronic-based production and poignant lyricism from a dynamic and accomplished songsmith. This is forward-thinking, thought-provoking, sophisticated pop music that runs deep. Raised in northern Maine by loving, kind, musical, abusive, alcoholic parents, Sparxsea and her sister spent days in nature, while nights at home were a battlefield. Mornings were usually forced into fresh starts, as peace became the ultimate goal. Sparxsea always dreamt of being a singer, but became a dentist and the first in her family to graduate college. The loss of her mother to an opiate overdose in 2011 fractured Sparxsea's family and sent her into a depression that birthed EP SHINE (2018), a record that would open doors for her and serve as a catalyst to her career. Her uplifting single, “Alive” (2016) is featured in the indie film 'Dole Mates' (2022) and her dark pop single “Don’t Let The Fire Die” (2019) was selected for the Damnationland soundtrack and was the title track at the festival.

During the 2020 pandemic, Sparxsea released her single "Little Wooden Boat" from forthcoming LP On the Sea (2023), illuminating trauma-based fear of imperfections and the unknown. Its video stars solo sailor Holly Martin on her ongoing journey around the world. In late 2020, Sparxsea released "Chariot", a serenade to lifelong adventure, sung from stunning lupine fields in midcoast Maine. Her most recent single, "Forever Love", was released in November 2022 and is a gentle ode to the changing seasons of life, featuring classical guitar by Tim Reynolds. On the Sea is an album of discovery that features Nikki Glaspie (Nth Power, Beyoncé), Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Nate Edgar (Nth Power, John Brown's Body), Jerome Dupree (Morphine), Dana Colley (Vapors of Morphine, Morphine), David Yearwood (Forét Endôrmie), Rebecca Kingsley, and Devon Collela (Quad). It is being produced by Will Bradford (SeepeopleS, theWorst) and Will Holland (The Pixies) at Chillhouse Studios in Boston, MA. Sparxsea is currently back in the studio working on her sophomore full-length album and playing select tour dates throughout the US.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. return to Portland, ME & Bayside Bowl on June 25th

ABOUT ANDY FRASCO ( ANDYFRASCO.COM )

With curly tufts of a recognizable ‘fro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. From switching instruments mid-song to Frasco stagediving into the crowd or kibitzing with them, an Andy Frasco & The U.N. show is a celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “You do You” and “let us do us.”

The band has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country, with Frasco describing that 15-year journey on Growing Pains, the group’s landmark 10th studio album and first full-length effort since 2023’s L’Optimist, showcasing Andy’s growth as a tunesmith in his own right.

Produced by Frasco himself for the first time, the collection’s centerpiece is the anthemic “Try Not to Die,” a glass half-full anthem to seizing the day that combines country twang with an easy island breeze in its affirmative message.

“Life is Easy,” featuring bluegrass superstar Billy Strings, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and co-writer/frequent collaborators Steve Poltz (Rugburns, Jewel) and Chris Gelbuda (Meghan Trainor), is a folk protest anthem. “Swinging for the Fences,” featuring cameos by G. Love and Eric Krasno (Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks Band Soulive), is a Motown-flavored paean to dating someone out of your league. The playful “They Call Me Hollywood (But I’m from LA),” co-written with frequent partner Kenny Carkeet, features rapper ProbCause, while the title track is a sing-song, hip-hop-influenced rhyme about embracing change and taking it day-to-day.

Frasco wrote most of Growing Pains in Nashville with his longtime guitarist Shawn Eckels and frequent songwriting partners Chris Gelbuda, Steve Poltz, and Andrew Cooney.

“I came into this life wanting to write songs,” said Frasco. “It took 15 years, but I feel I’m starting to get credit for it. My cup is full. I’m really starting to see my dreams come true.”

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Micromassé| June 26th

TIX $10 FLAT ADV / DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT MICROMASSÉ: ( MICROMASSE.COM )

Micromassé is a trio of accomplished musicians offering a fresh new sound that is nostalgically analog, worldly and explosively modern. Combining the classic sound of the Hammond Organ with dynamic electric guitar and infectious drums; Micromassé strives to bring instrumental music to new frontiers while maintaining a positive groove and a fun vibe.

The Grammy Winning reggae legends - BLACK UHURU - return to Portland, ME to perform live at Bayside Bowl SAT. JUNE 27th | all-ages | 8PM 

ABOUT BLACK UHURU ( BLACKUHURUOFFICIAL.COM ): 

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley & the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae.

The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingston’s “Waterhouse” District in the late 60’s. It is the home of founder & leader Derrick “Duckie” Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the group. The original Uhuru’s Swahili for “freedom” were Duckie, Don Carlos & Garth Dennis. The first song was a Curtis Mayfield cover of “Folk Song”. They made only a couple more songs before Don left to pursue a solo career & Garth joined Wailing Souls. The two were replaced by Michael Rose & Errol Nelson both from Waterhouse. They recorded the debut album “Love Crises” in 1977 for Prince Jammy later re-released as “Black Sounds of Freedom”. Errol later left the group to join the Jays & was replaced by female singer Puma Jones.

This new line-up is when the band began to collaborate with Sly & Robbie & developed the “classic Uhuru” sound of the 80’s. A unique style full of heavy drum & bass, sharp keys, loud guitar riffs & long instrumentals filled with whirly background effects & the signature “wow oh-oh oh’s” echo. It was during this period they signed with Island Records. They began touring internationally & started receiving worldwide attention. They recorded some of their most popular albums like “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” “Sensimelia” & “Chill Out”. The album “Red” was voted #23 for Rolling Stone Magazine list of 100 greatest albums of the 80’s. And history was made when they won reggae’s first grammy award in 1984 for the album “Anthem”. Shortly after the grammy Michael left the group to go solo.

Another Waterhouse resident named Junior Reid became the new lead singer. Two albums were released “Brutal” nominated for grammy & “Positive” with Ras Records. These albums included popular hits like “Dreadlocks on the Mountain” “Fit You Haffi Fit” & one of the groups first music videos “Great Train Robbery”. Sadly due to ill health Puma passed away in 1990. Around this time Jr. Reid was having visa issues unable to tour.

During the mid 90’s the original members reunited. Four albums were released “Now”, “Iron”, Storm”, “Mystical Truth” & “Strongg” all nominated for grammy. They made an award-winning music video for “Tip of the Iceberg” that featured rap star Ice-T & another video for “One Love” featuring Louie Rankin. They performed live on television for VH1 a cover version of Jimmy Hendrix “Hey Joe”. In 1994 they won the Diamonds Awards for Excellence. Unfortunately, the group began to dispute over band legal rights & went to court in the late 90’s. Duckie won the rights to the name.

As the new millennium approached Duckie found Andrew Bee’s once again from Waterhouse. Bee’s first tour with the band was in 1996 in Brazil. They released two albums “Unification” in 1998 & “Dynasty” in 2001. In 2002 they reunited with Sly & Robbie for an international world tour & released a live album/dvd “Dubbin it Live”. The group resurfaced in 2010 & has been touring extensively throughout Europe, South America & the United States. In 2012 they performed in a Broadway musical in Los Angeles called “Loving the Silent Tears”. In 2013 Duckie was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the IRWMA. In 2017 they released a new single & music video “Jah Guide” a Peter Tosh tribute that featured Bugle.

In 2018 Black Uhuru released “As The World Turns” the newest album after 15 years. It was nominated for “Best Reggae Album” at the 61st Grammy Awards. For the first time it featured Duckie on lead for the entire album. To support the album the band headed on a major US Tour & Hawaii. During the East Coast leg of the tour they appeared live on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series where they performed a new single “I See You” taken from the “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica Reloaded” album produced by Sean Edwards of Contractor Music. Two music videos "Chalice" & "War Crime" were filmed by Benji Cooper for the album both featured on Reggaeville.

Right before the pandemic Black Uhuru went on a small West Coast Tour with Dylan's Dharma & Etana where they performed at the One Love Festival in Long Beach. During the "lock-down" the band was idle all of 2020. Duckie did one live stream performance for Kumar's Kulture Walk St. Bess live video stream series during reggae month.

In 2021 Black Uhuru released a new single "Jamaica to Here" mixed by Shaquille "Skunga" Kong, "Med Dread" & Mark "Jah Servant" Giles. Early this year in 2022 Black Uhuru just released a new full length album titled "New Day" & music video for "Brand New Day" that features the members of Dylan's Dharma band. Partnering with Law Records the album was produced by King Hopeton at his Double Lion Studio in Helltown California & mixed by Jermaine "Ajang" Forde with Dylan's Dharma band as the Executive Producers.Three music videos were made for the album "Top Ranking", "Gal Next Door" & the title track "New Day" all filmed by King Hopeton.

After the Pandemic Black Uhuru got back on the road in 2022. Starting with a small West Coast US Tour with Dlyan's Dharma in the Spring. Then in the Summer they headlined the Puerto Rico Reggae Festival at the Tito Puente Amphitheater. And finished a major US Tour in the Fall.

In 2023 Duckie released a new track titled "Teaching of his Majesty" that features Jah Mason from Boxy Records. Black Uhuru went on one small US West Coast Tour & headlined the Truckee Reggae Fest.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew| July 2nd

TIX $25 ADV , $30 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT GINA & THE RED EYE FLIGHT CREW ( GINAANDTHEREDEYEFLIGHTCREW.COM )

When Boston-based vocalist Gina Alibrio moved to Portland, Maine, she joined forces with members of Rustic Overtones, Jaw Gems, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and Model Airplane to form "Gina And The Red Eye Flight Crew." Alibrio's vocals have been compared to the blues comprehension of Susan Tedeschi with a knack for songwriting aligned with the likes of a young Christine McVie. The energetic nine-piece collective tackles originals with a flair for the funky and seasoned professionalism.The Flight Crew is not your averag dance event band. Their catalogue draws from a list of Pop, Soul, and R&B favorites that may surprise you, but most certainly will make you move.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primo Cubano | July 9th

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES
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ABOUT PRIMO CUBANO (PRIMOCUBANO.COM):

Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | MIghty Mystic (acoustic)| July 11th

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6 PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT MIGHTY MYSTIC ( MIGHTYMYSTIC.COM )

Mighty Mystic Has become one of the most sought after reggae artists on today's scene. He has been on a National & International worldwide tour with no easing up in sight. This electrifying artist has racked up well over 200 shows from 2023 till now and is a staple at many major reggae festivals such "Rototom Sunsplash" in Spain, "Truckee Reggae Fest" in CA, U.S., "One Earth Reggae Fest" in Bethlehem, PA, U.S., "Moonsplash Reggae Fest" Anguilla, BWI, "Reggae at the Rock" in FL, U.S., "Cleveland Reggae Fest" in Cleveland, OH, U.S., and an epic performance at "Dry Diggings Fest" in CA, U.S. & many more.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Angelikah Fahray w/s/g My Guy| July 16th

TIX $15 ADV , $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT ANGELIKAH FAHRAY ( FACEBOOK.COM/ANGELIKAHFAHRAYMUSIC ) :

Portland's beloved soul-jazz, alternative R & B songstress and singer, Angelikah Fahray, has cemented her place as one of Maine's fastest rising stars. In her short time on the scene she has peformed at some of the area's largest venues and is quickly gaining an army of fans with her unique brand of sultry, yet tempered and sophisticated songwriting. She has been featured on the cover of the Portland Press Herald and on Newscenter Maine (WCSH), to name a short few, locally, and has been featured in international publications such as Earmilk, We All Want Someone, Wild is Calling and many more. She also recently released collaborations with Spose and SeepeopleS. Vocally, Fahray is a tour de-force, weaving effortlessly between dynamic extremes, often soaring, and just as much soft, and intimately engaging. She is currently working on her debut full-length album.

Not Fade Away Band plays “Dead-Zeppelin” at Bayside Bowl — a hard-edged mashup of the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, and other rock legends!

Get ready for a high-energy night where psychedelic jams meet classic rock thunder. NFAB reimagines the Dead’s spirit through the power of Zeppelin, and other Legends of Rock!  The Grateful Dead meets rock’s heaviest hitters — psychedelic, soulful, and totally unpredictable.

TIX $15 ADV, $20 DOOR | 8 PM | ALL-AGES

USE PROMO CODE 'ZEROG' FOR 10% OFF ADVANCE TICKETS.

Not Fade Away Band Bio: ( thenotfadeawayband.com )

Not Fade Away Band (NFAB) isn’t your typical tribute act — they’re a full-throttle celebration of rock’s most legendary eras, blending the spirit of the Grateful Dead with the raw power of icons like Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, and beyond.

Known for their hard-edged style, psychedelic improvisations, and soulful, commanding vocals, NFAB weaves together unexpected mashups that turn each performance into a high-energy, immersive experience.

Fueled by the improvisational freedom of the Dead and the electrifying punch of rock’s greatest pioneers, Not Fade Away Band delivers a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly unpredictable. Whether it’s reimagining a Dead tune with a hard rock edge, fusing Who classics with swirling psychedelia, or colliding Zeppelin anthems with soaring jams, NFAB takes audiences on a ride where no two shows are ever the same — but the energy, passion, and musical adventure never fade away.

Their premier mashup events, such as Dead-Zeppelin, have become fan favorites across the region.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Jeff Beam & Aedan MacDougall| July 23rd

TIX $10 ADV, $15 DOOR | 6 PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT JEFF BEAM ( JEFFBEAMMUSIC.COM )

Jeff Beam has been strumming at the crossroads of Portland, Maine’s fertile indie-rock, folk and jazz scenes for years, and on this fittingly eponymous album, we get an eerie, era-spanning snapshot of every soul he’s encountered and a timely statement of activism that speaks to this particular moment in America’s history. The multi-instrumentalist is responsible for nearly every sound on the 9-track album—an inspiring and cathartic collection of songs that pleas for healing and change through civic engagement and artistic output. From the opening shuffle of the haunting “Stephen King,” Beam’s homage to the fellow Mainer’s knack for creative alchemy, to the taut bedroom-funk of “Peripheral,” to the sun-dappled lo-fi disco of “Disarray,” Beam’s songs are eerily familiar, flashing before us his late friend and collaborator Tanner Olin Smith as well as the ghosts of influences like Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Olivia Tremor Control, and Radiohead before leaving their own distinct marks.

These songs resonate with a deeper urgency and focus than any material the polyphonic songwriter has ever given us. Of course, a little urgency is what being a sharp political observer will get you. Beam’s been a Bernie Sanders supporter from well before 2016, and many of these songs have shared the stage with the Vermont senator. Beam fesses that several of the tracks were born from the hope and anxiety coiled in today’s political moment—including “Think Twice, It’s Not All Right,” a final plea to Donald Trump supporters with a tense melody and skittering tape loops that sound as if lifted from the back half of The White Album. On a sidewalk in Portsmouth, New Hampshire an eccentric gentleman offered to draw Beam for five dollars. Beam only being able to offer a dollar, the man generously agreed to do the sketch, and the portrait by that unknown artist graces the cover of Jeff Beam, embodying exactly what Beam sets out to confront with his music: connection. As much as Jeff Beam is an expression of the artist finding deeper connections with himself, it is also an expression of our connections with one another.

Whenever Jeff Beam makes an album, it feels like he’s arrived. But in the years since he first began crafting his distinct brand of dreamy, hypnotic psych-pop, Jeff Beam feels like the one we’ve been waiting for this whole time.

ABOUT AEDAN MACDOUGALL ( AEDANMACDOUGALL.BANDCAMP.COM )

Join Little Lies for their debut at Bayside Bowl , July 24th. This incredible tribute has been taking the region by storm with their entrancing take on one of the greatest band of all time! You DO NOT want to miss this! | 8pm | all-ages

ABOUT LITTLE LIES ( littleliestribute.com )

Little Lies is a touring, high-energy tribute band that captures the youthful spirit and classic sound of one of the most popular bands in the world, Fleetwood Mac. 

Hailing from Boston, this seven-person lineup of professional musicians carefully reconstructs the magic of Fleetwood Mac with soaring harmonies and a thundering rhythm section. Presenting a compelling show that has consistently sold out theatres across New England and the Tri-State region over the last two years.

The entire catalogue of Fleetwood Mac’s 50-year tenure with Stevie Nicks and Lyndsey Buckingham is passionately recreated with breezy summer hits like “Dreams”, “Go Your Own Way” and “Say You Love Me”. The preceding formative years of Fleetwood Mac are also authentically represented with favorites like Bob Welch’s “Sentimental Lady” and founding member Peter Green’s “Black Magic Woman”.

Come dance the night away and sing along to some of the most memorable music in rock history and join Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac for an evening of romance, drama and of course, Rumours!

Website: www.LittleLiesTribute.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleLiesATributetoFleetwoodMac

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleliestribute/

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | The Finestkind ft. Kenya Hall| July 31st

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6 PM | ALL-AGES
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ABOUT THE FINESTKIND ( FINESTKINDMUSIC.COM )

The Finestkind’s soulful sounds resonate out of Maine’s rocky coast, from gritty Low-Tide Funk to inspirational Evergreen Roots. Known for their review shows where the band, composed of some of Portland’s most seasoned musicians, backs any number of the state's premier artists, showcasing our incredible home grown talent. For the artists, It’s like driving a Ferrari. For the audience, it’s an invitation to experience the breadth of talent coming out of Maine. And though they may not know the individual artists, they will always know that when The Finestkind comes to town, they’ll be in for a night of unforgettable music and collective joy.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primo Cubano | August 9th

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT PRIMO CUBANO (PRIMOCUBANO.COM):

Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.

amaican dancehall / reggae legend King Yellowman returns to Bayside Bowl on Friday, August 7th | all-ages | 8pm 

ABOUT KING YELLOWMAN ( KINGYELLOWMAN.COM )

King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley. After winning a talent contest at Tastee Patties in Kingston, Yellow went on to excite reggae crowds all over Jamaica and the rest of the world with his boastful and sometimes bodacious lyrics. His ability to ride rhythm and excite a crowd made Yellow an instant hit in Jamaica. He also began to work with the Ace Sound System in St. Thomas and drew big crowds at his dancehall performances. Later in his career, Yellow began to spread out and work for a number of different producers, sometimes releasing as many as five albums per year. This led to a recording contract with CBS Records. Yellowman recorded one album with them before he was diagnosed with jaw cancer and was given six months to live. This was in 1986. After surgery an extended leave of absence from the record industry, Yellowman began his comeback with the song "Blueberry Hill", and his career was re-launched. His first album for RAS came from producer Phillip 'Fatis' Burrell and was called "Yellow Like Cheese". Coincidentally this was the start of a long and fruitful relationship with RAS and Yellowman and also RAS and 'Fatis' and his exterminator production. Yellowman has always been very professional to work with and always a respectful and reliable human being. He has managed to outlive his predicted fate of death and his performances are incredibly lively as he seems to have an unlimited amount of stage energy. We can only hope for the best for Yellowman. He has continued his hard work and his devotion to his family is to be complimented. The rudest Dancehall toaster of the 1980s, Jamaica's albino son Yellowman made as many enemies as fans with his controversial, often overtly sexist (if tongue in cheek) lyrics. Now back on the Ragga scene, singing at a slightly slower pace, Yellowman's witticisms are as cheeky, spirited and intelligent as ever, and delivered with his customary sharp, melodic style. Join us AUGUST 7th for what is sure to be the dancehall event of the season in Maine! For more info please visit:www.kingyellowman.com

Legendary NH rock band Say Zuzu return to Portland, ME to perform at Bayside Bowl w/s/g Whitney Walker on Saturday, August 8th | all-ages

ABOUT SAY ZUZU ( SAYZUZU.COM )

A pandemic-inspired reconnection with old friend and longtime label owner George Fontaine —-New West Records/Strolling Bones Records in Nashville, TN and Athens, GA respectively —-resulted in ‘ZuZu signing a multi-layered, multi-album recording contract with Strolling Bones to release five of their past records, and two new ones. “Here Again: A Retrospective” is the band’s first offering on the label - a selection of tracks from five of the band’s earlier records. “No Time to Lose'' is the band's first album of new material in nearly twenty years.

In the early 90s, Newmarket, NH based Say ZuZu found their sound in a growing alt-country movement which spawned artists like The Old 97s and Wilco, and inspired a generation of artists including The Avett Brothers, Kacey Musgraves and others. In their road warrior days, the band toured tirelessly from Maine to Chicago, Texas and Georgia, but found their greatest success abroad as minor stars in Italy, developing a European fanbase and signing with Germany’s Blue Rose Records. After more than 10 years, 10 albums, and logging more than 2000 shows in 25 states and four foreign countries, Say ZuZu called it a day, amicably, in 2003. Until now.

ABOUT WHITNEY WALKER ( WHITNEYWALKERMUSIC.COM )

The critically acclaimed alt-psych-freak-folk songwriter and RascalZ RecodZ recording artist, Whitney Walker, has spent the past few years touring behind the success of his debut album and recent EP release in 2024, and has truly embraced the role of bandleader and pirate captain. With the forthcoming release of his third studio record, a full-length album entitled Blood Harmony (RascalZ RecordZ 2026), Walker, in conjunction with producer and bandmate Dan Capaldi (Demos For All), have captured a rare essence, an authentically odd, awesome energy that exists somewhere between a late night rousing with Tom Waits knocking over garbage cans on a suburban school night and a date-night dinner and a movie with your future killer. There is a real sense that anything goes and it's all likely to do so, if it hasn't happened already. Either way, you'd better pay attention!

Walker, himself began grabbing the attention of music writers and fans with the release of his debut full-length album, A Dog Staring Into A Mirror On The Floor (RascalZ RecordZ 2023), which featured prominent contributions from legendary baritone saxophonist Dana Colley of the band Morphine and Vapors of Morphine. With praises from the likes of Paste Magazine, ChorusFM, and Glide Magazine, to name a few, the COVID-era lockdown release garnered Walker a much wider audience. Colley would continue collaborating with Walker and again was featured on the 2024 Whitney Walker EP release, Where To Go And How To Get There (RascalZ RecordZ 2025), with the four songs on that release now included in the ten-song forthcoming LP, Blood Harmony(OUT 5/10/26 on RascalZ RecordZ).

Blood Harmony, unlike Walker's debut LP, is the sound of a real working band. The album breathes and pulses with a tribal heartbeat, and drummer Robert Mitchell's steadfast rhythm feels like a big top tent holding an entire circus within its walls. On the album opener, and holdover from the recent EP release, "Orangutan", Walker sings that "...her name is an apostrophe!" while a gospel wall of organ sound drowns out the proclamation with a haunting atonement.

This is the music of wild people, living wildly and then having to come to terms with what has been done or what is being done. Wild, with an even wilder imagination. Dangerous stuff indeed.

"My mission statement for what I'm trying to achieve is chop philosophic vs. bubblegum rock, which is the first sentence in the chorus to Ladina. Poetry over compelling music basically. My dad got me two tapes when I got locked up in my first psych ward, both best of. Lou Reed Walk On The Wild Side and Ramones Mania. So I'm attempting to combine those two vibes most often." - (Walker, 2026)

The somber and even macabre "Death Row Dinner" is glued together by Dana Colley's sleek noir-inflected baritone sax melodies and also features innovative production work by Dan Capaldi, helping to create a more defined narrative. The synth-folk-punk "Lorena Bobbit" feels like a Violent Femmes b-side while the track "Narcotics Brigade" harkens a return to the stripped-down but spacious sound that made Walker's debut so enchanting. Other highlights on the album include the two singles, "Ladina, and "Solar Princess," both of which arrive with stunning accompanying music videos. On"Drowning In A Mirage", Walker sings that "...Santa Claus is real," and at that point, it's safe to say that this haunting is going to stick with you, and the world that is occupied by this music has become surreal; the imaginations have started to feel real. In this magical and mystical setting he has created, Walker's compositions truly shine. There is hardly an archetype to hang your ear on. Choruses...well, maybe? As Walker has established, anything goes. All expectations are always defied. It is this defiance that is his true earmark - what makes this music punk. It's what makes Walker's songs so absolute in their uniqueness and eccentricity.

Walker's success in bringing these peculiar and sometimes idiosyncratic visions to life certainly starts with his adroit but sometimes outlandish lyricism, a thread that has never deviated too far from the eldritch throughout his career. Walker spent decades struggling with addiction and sometimes homelessness, and it's on this desperate edge that almost every song seems to teeter on. There is always an urgency, a motive, and a purpose to illuminating the obscure. If you are one of these people who have tread upon or even loitered these shadowy avenues, this album will become a companion for you. A good portion of credit, however, in achieving this distinctive radiance comes from the motley crew of sonic wizards that Walker assembled to record Blood Harmony. Walker explains that touring over the past few years helped his core band bring a much more live approach to the studio, as well as continued collaborations with the likes of Colley and the other all-star guest musicians featured on the album, many who now perform live regularly with Walker and his band.

"The live band, since the first album, has been mainly Rob, Dan, and I. We have always wanted a keyboard player. We are working towards embedding Gabrielle Raymond into the band, and she is all over the album. We also worked with Tyler Quist for the first time, which was super inspiring and gives off an eighties / David Lynch/ I don't know exactly what vibe. Really inspired by playing. Dana joined us again on this one, and as long as he keeps agreeing to play on stuff, he will be recording with us. He is a genius and a warm and generous father figure whom everyone wishes they had. We also had many other friends and loved ones on the album as well." - (Walker, 2026)

The album closes out with the song "George Jetson's Wife", the oldest of the tracks, written decades ago. The song features an ever-present Farfisa organ melody performed by Tyler Quist (Jaw Gems), who masterfully peppers the entire album with exquisite keyboard arrangements, fully supported by Dana Colley's signature baritone-saxophone wall of sound. Despite having explored the dark paths of melancholy and regret throughout the album, Walker and crew remind the listener that this is the sound of a band, that no matter how murky the waters are, there is always a lighthouse somewhere to guide us, no matter how absurd or preposterous the voyage may seem to be!

Currently Whitney Walker and his band are preparing for the upcoming release of the two singles, “Ladina” (Out 4/10/26) and “Solar Princess” (Out 4/24/26) both of which are accompanied by stunning music videos created by Calvin Atkinson and Kelsie Steil respectively, and the forthcoming album drop. Walker and band will also be performing select US tour dates in support of the release.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Royal Hammer | August 20th

TIX $10 FLAT ADV / DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT ROYAL HAMMER ( FACEBOOK.COM/ROYALHAMMER ):

The Royal Hammer is a six-piece roots reggae group from Portland, Maine. Heavily influenced by Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, and Roots Radics, Royal Hammer takes pride in the authenticity of their sound. Michael Taylor (The Awesome, Zion Train) is backed-up by a heavy rhythm section including Gary Gemetti (Rustic Overtones) on drums, Tyler Quist (Jaw Gems, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew on keys, and bass player Stu Mahan (Nat Osbourne Band, London Souls), with Lucas Desmond (Model Airplane, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, Rustic Overtones on saxes, and new addition Jamie Bifulco (Party Time Excellent, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, Rustic Overtones on trombone. Royal Hammer's grooves are deep and infectious. The Royal Hammer has shared the stage with reggae legends Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Barrington Levy and has backed up international reggae artists Marty Dread and Legendary Glen DaCosta of Zap Pow and the Wailers.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Kenya Hall | August 27th

TIX $15 ADV , $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES
TIX @: eventbrite.com/e/kenya-hall-live-on-the-bayside-bowl-roof-all-ages-tickets-1986366036286

ABOUT KENYA HALL ( KENYAHALL.COM ) 

Based out of Portland, Maine, Kenya Hall has shared stages with incredible local and national acts such as The Roots, Dr. John, Lettuce, Jaw Gems, Rustic Overtones, Adam Deitch, Jon Fishman, Nigel Hall, Shemekia Copeland, and Fred Wesley. As one-of-a-kind as it gets, Kenya’s musical artistry weaves together indomitable vocals with a fierce blend of soul and funk delivered with a rare energy that leaves every audience she sings to better for having been a part of it. Drawing her writing and performing influences from Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Sharon Jones, Kenya is not only relevant in what she says, but poignant in how she communicates it. Leaning heavily on Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, and the seed of what makes a rock and roll artist — Kenya is here to deeply inspire and elevate the world around her.

Jamaica's legendary harmonic trio, The Meditations, perform at Bayside Bowl Saturday August 29th

ABOUT THE MEDITATIONS ( MEDITATIONSMUSIC.COM )

Known internationally as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio. The Meditations have captured the hearts of Reggae fans globally. This led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Scratch, who were producing for Bob Marley And The Wailers at the time, asked them to do background vocals on Punky Reggae Party with Bob on lead vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he went in search for the group to do more backing vocals for him. He requested harmony and background vocals on songs like Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. In fact, The Meditations’ harmonic vocals can be heard on some of your favorite tracks such as Bongo Man , Youths Them A Cry by Jimmy Cliff, and Mr. Cop by Gregory Isaacs to name a few.In 1983 Linval Thompson produced The Meditations fourth album titled No More Friend. Originally, this album was a solo project between Linval and Ansel Cridland. This was during the time that Ansel took a break from the band, prompted by a bad leg injury. He remained at home in Jamaica, while his band members Winston Watson and Danny Clarke resided in the United States, where they were touring and also working on an album of their own, titled For The Good Of Man. Linval convinced Ansel to get back in the studio and get focused on being a solo artist but Funny enough , upon the completion of the album , Ansel decided to release it under The Meditations instead ofunder his solo name of Ansel Meditations. He titled the album No More Friend, which became such a major success , it prompted the band to reunite once again, touring under The Meditations banner. It led to numerous tours throughout theUnited States and Europe, expanding their fanbase even more. However ,they were not completely united , they still had some internal issues to resolve. After some time had passed, Ansel decided to put the band back together officially. That decision led to the release of another masterpiece, titled Return Of The Meditations, produced by Ansel Cridland in 1993 on Heartbeat records. Ansel followed up by sitting in the producer's chair once again. Producing The Meditations Ghetto Knowledge on the Easy Star Label in 1999 and then producing Stand In Love in 2004 but this time on his own label, Meditations Music, on which he has released numerous singles over the years. In 2011 He collaborated with yet another great producer , Philip Smart. Together they produced an album titled Dangerous Society, which most definitely reflected the times that we’re living in. The Meditations are dedicated musicians, writers, and producers who have been rocking stages and venues for more than forty years and are still touring to this day.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Grammy Winner Dave Gutter(Rustic Overtones) | September 3rd

TIX $15 ADV , $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT DAVE GUTTER:

Dave Gutter is a Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician, singer and producer from Portland Maine. Gutter has co-written songs with Aaron Neville, David Bowie, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Imogen Heap, James Poyser, Questlove?, The Black Violin, Eric Krasno, Spose, Wax, Grammatik, Griz, Sydney Franklin and many more. As a Maine native, Gutter is a legend in his own right as frontman and primary songwriter for Rustic Overtones for more than 20 years. Rustic Overtones were signed by Clive Davis and made their debut label release with legendary collaborators Tony Visconti and David Bowie. Rustic Overtones has a large grassroots following in the northeast and still perform live. As a musician Dave Gutter has toured with Steel Pulse, De La Soul, Run Dmc, 311 and The Roots. In 2016 Gutter co-wrote the Aaron Neville album Apache which was an autobiographical collection of songs based on themes from Aaron Neville's poetry. In 2023 the song “Stompin Ground” co-written by Gutter as performed by Aaron Neville and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band won a Grammy as part of the soundtrack to New Orleans documentary “Take me to the River”.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Vapors of Morphine ft. Dana Colley of Morphine | September 12th

TIX $25 ADV, $30 DOOR
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ABOUT VAPORS OF MORPHINE ( VAPORSOFMORPHINE.COM )

Vapors of Morphine are a power trio featuring electric baritone sax, drums, and 2 string slide bass (often guitar). Baritone saxophonist Dana Colley is the through-line between Vapors and “low rock” pioneers Morphine, whose leader Mark Sandman left this earth while performing onstage in Italy in 1999. VoM perform much of the Morphine repertoire, plus new material and original versions of selective covers. They expand on the ethereal, hypnotic sounds popularized by the group in the nineties, and dig into their influences, from African music to delta Blues.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) | September 17th

TIX $15 ADV, $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT PRIMAL SOUP:

Primal Soup is a Maine-based tribute to Phish.

Bayside Bowl presents the Closing Party for the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew | September 24th | all-ages

TIX $25 ADV, $30 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT GINA & THE RED EYE FLIGHT CREW ( GINAANDTHEREDEYEFLIGHTCREW.COM )

When Boston-based vocalist Gina Alibrio moved to Portland, Maine, she joined forces with members of Rustic Overtones, Jaw Gems, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and Model Airplane to form "Gina And The Red Eye Flight Crew." Alibrio's vocals have been compared to the blues comprehension of Susan Tedeschi with a knack for songwriting aligned with the likes of a young Christine McVie. The energetic nine-piece collective tackles originals with a flair for the funky and seasoned professionalism.The Flight Crew is not your average dance event band. Their catalogue draws from a list of Pop, Soul, and R&B favorites that may surprise you, but most certainly will make you move.

Gorilla Finger, one of Maine's most renowned reggae acts, returns to Bayside Bowl, Friday OCT 2 | all-ages | 8pm | limited time use code 'ZEROG'=20% off adv.tix

ABOUT GORILLA FINGER (GORILLA FINGER DUB | GORILLAFINGERDUB.COM)

The idea of Gorilla Finger Dub sparked in the mind of Eric Dudevoir (bass) when he heard Chris Boivin (lead vocals, guitar) busking in the streets of downtown Portland, Maine. The idea started off as a weekly musical gathering of like-minded locals, and once each band member emerged and settled into their roles, the idea evolved into the band: Chris and Eric welcomed Samuel Belanger (drums, vocals), Steve Martin (lead guitar), Robbie Cooper (keys), and Mike Rice (percussion) into the collective.

After recording their debut album Cool It Down in 2011, the band hit the northeast regional scene showcasing an original sound and style known as soul-rock reggae, and pushing each performance to the edge with their live improvisations and jams. Naturally, the second album was recorded live. Live on 4/20 released in 2020. Each year Gorilla Finger has honored their biggest inspiration, Bob Marley, with a tribute show on his birthday – an annual event that has grown fast over the last 8 years, and has been enjoyed by thousands. Joining them each year on saxophone is Glen DaCosta of the original Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Gorilla Finger has shared the stage with many of their other inspirations; Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Ziggy Marley, Inner Circle, and Yellowman to name a few. Currently the band is working on their third studio album, which will no doubt expand on their signature soul-rock reggae sound. For more info please visit: GORILLAFINGERDUB.COM