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2026 Calendar of Events

June
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friday, June 5th, 2pm & 7pm
JOHNNY & THE ROCK-ITS 

Johnny & the Rock-Its formed 6 years ago with a mission to bring music, memories, and smiles to listeners. Today, they continue to perform for free so that venues can make their shows extra special by treating the audience with the money they would have spent on a performer. Root beer floats make a great addition to their 50’s-60’s themed shows! 

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friday, June 12th, 2pm & 7pm
SARAH BLACKER 

While Sarah Blacker is often compared to Joni Mitchell with her stop-you-dead-in-your-tracks vocals and unique harmonic twists, she arrives with a side of Classic rock n roll and jazz. Blacker was raised on Pink Floyd, CSNY, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Phil Collins and the songwriters of the ‘90s including Sarah McLachlan and Tracy Chapman, and then went on to study jazz vocals at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sarah has twice been named ‘(Female) Performer of the Year' in the New England Music Awards, a Boston Music Award nominee and CBS Boston ‘Artist to Watch.’

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friday, June 19th, 2pm & 7pm
TOM DIMENNA: “STORY OF THE 70s”

A Maine-based, seasonal concert series featuring three legendary songwriters of the vinyl era; Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. Performed by singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and his talented accompanists, this folk-rock act blends lush vocals, intricate guitar playing and iconic story songs into a sound that’s both intimate and powerful. This special Summer Edition is carefully crafted with timeless songs that shaped a generation and is performed with heart, humor, and stadium-worthy resonance.

July
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friday, July 10th, 2pm & 7pm
ERICA BROWN & THE BLUEGRASS CONNECTION 

Erica Brown & the Bluegrass Connection is a five-piece band featuring some of the finest musicians in New England. A fun and energetic band, they incorporate a unique and diverse blend of original and traditional music from their Bluegrass, Folk and Country influences. As a band of renowned and highly regarded musicians in their own right, together they form a bluegrass powerhouse of vocal and instrumental expertise that have delighted audiences all over the Northeast and Canada.

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friday, July 17th, 2pm & 7pm
CASTLE BAY 

Castle Bay has been weaving together Maine's nautical and British Isles legacies, transporting their audience through time and across the Atlantic. Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have loved and researched traditional music for most of their lives and blend history, legend and experience into their personable performances. Their renditions of traditional and original songs are supported with Celtic harp, 12-string guitar, fiddle & woodwinds 

friday, July 24th, 2pm & 7pm 
JEFF BEAm

Jeff Beam returns to his hometown of Greene to perform a selection of original compositions that feature guitar, percussion, keyboard, and vocals, all layered live with the magic of looping technology. Beam will also play a handful of covers by some of his favorite artists and inspirations. Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter. He writes, performs, records, & releases melodic rock music tinged with jazz chords and kaleidoscopic soundscapes. Beam seeks to fuse together unorthodox pop melody with compelling sound textures & colorful instrumentation. 

August
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friday, July 31st, 2pm & 7pm 

BARNEY MARTIN 

Barney Martin has been a multi-talented actor, voice actor, comedian and singer-songwriter for over 40 years. After two decades with his band Coos Canyon and comedy trio The Maine Hysterical Society, he is back to his solo acoustic roots performing a collective of classic songs as well as a tribute to James Taylor. An absolute must see for all JT fans!

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friday, August 7th, 2pm & 7pm
SANDY RIVER RAMBLERS

The Sandy River Ramblers play Bluegrass music with a distinctly Maine flavor. With titles like Donn Fendler; Slow Down (You’ll Hit a Moose); Cliffs of Acadia; and Boots From L.L. Bean, listeners can expect to hear a lot about the history, landscape and lore of Maine at this concert. In addition audiences will enjoy a few Bluegrass standards and some clever versions of songs from country, rock and blues.

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Thursday, August 13th, 2pm only
Children's Day Program
Magician Phil Smith: ABRACADABRA! 

Phil Smith, master magician, entertains both children and adults. Smith is a “kid at heart,” which makes his magic dazzle everyone! Smith has won Best Magician in Maine, several times. Phil has been combining expert sleight-of-hand skills with mime, clowning, juggling, and slapstick humor for many years. It all adds up to fun energetic performances for Phil’s audiences!

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friday, August 14th, 2pm & 7pm 
STUDIO TWO: BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND

Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, featuring Berklee College of Music Alum who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles, the early years (1962 - 1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time! Studio Two offers a musical experience that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age!

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Sponsored by Schooner Estates

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friday, August 21st, 2pm & 7pm
BAILEY’S MISTAKE

Bailey's Mistake is a Celtic-American, four-piece folk band. The group mixes traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Newfoundland with brand new songs about contemporary life in New England. Their pulsing sound is driven by bass, drums and guitar, topped off with hearty vocal harmonies and thrilling bagpipe and whistle tunes.

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friday, August 28th, 2pm & 7pm
T-ACADIE 

T-Acadie is a traditional folk trio from mid-coast Maine. Band members are Pam Weeks on fiddle, mountain dulcimer, guitar, singing; Jim Joseph on button accordion, 5-string banjo, mandolin, fiddle, jaw harp, percussion, feet, singing; Bill Olson on guitar, bass, singing, calling. They play a variety of music including traditional French Canadian and New England dance tunes; Cajun waltzes, two steps, blues and Zydeco tunes; old time southern Appalachian tunes and more!

ARaxine wilkins sawyer Foundation

(207) 946-5311

sawyermem@gmail.com

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Greene, Maine 04236

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