Live Music with Don Campbell at Three Dollar Deweys!
A confluence of personal and shared experiences awakened Neon Trees in 2019. Following four relatively quiet years, the multiplatinum genre-busting alternative quartet—Tyler Glenn [lead vocals, piano, keys], Chris Allen [lead guitar], Elaine Bradley [drums] and Branden Campbell [bass],—reignited the spark. The musicians summoned the same rock spirit, pop universality, and disco ball-drenched grooves that millions of fans fell in love with, while infusing a lot of wisdom and a little more wit earned along the way.
The first chapter introduced a sizzling signature sound cast in synth soul and rooted in robust guitars. The group began a rapid ascent to the forefront of popular culture fueled by 2010’s Habits. Its lead single “Animal” scored a double-platinum certification from the RIAA and took home “Top Alternative Song” at the Billboard Music Awards. In 2012, Picture Show spawned the quadruple-platinum “Everybody Talks,” which soared to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. 2014 saw Pop Psychology bow at #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart and #6 on the Top 200 in addition to producing the gold hit, “Sleeping With A Friend.” In 2019 they returned with the first single “Used To Like” and kick off a bold and bright new chapter, and 2020 saw Neon Trees release their fourth studio album “I Can Feel You Forgetting Me,”.
Trivia Night at Amigos!
Come on down every Thursday for trivia night upstairs from 7-9pm!
Free to play!
Cheryl Wheeler has to be seen to be appreciated. Nothing you read and nothing you hear from her albums prepares you for how entertaining a performer she is.
If you’re not already familiar with Cheryl, you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Cheryl’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul & Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Bogguss, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near.
From her albums you can tell that she is a gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice. From other people’s comments about her you learn that she is a natural storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor. But until you see her in person, you never really be- lieve what you’ve been told about her. Interestingly enough, almost half of the songs she performs during her shows have never been recorded!
Cheryl’s first concert was to a captive audience. She found an old toy ukelele in a neighbor’s attic and serenaded her mother who was taking a bath at the time. A year later she got a real ukelele, followed by her first guitar. She learned guitar from a neighbor, who also taught a group of boys. Each week they would get together and play just about any song they could think of for hours on end. Her first public performance was at a Hootenanny when she was 12. She started writing her own songs when she was 17.
Cheryl has never had a “day job,” and her first professional gigs were at the Steak and Ale Restaurant in her home town of Timonium, Maryland. The place only had one PA system; in the middle of her songs you would hear: “Jones, party of four … Jones, party of four.” She finally convinced them to get a second PA system.
She performed at venues around Baltimore and Washington DC before moving to New England in 1976, where she now lives. She tours extensively, often performing solo or with Kenny White, who often opens her shows as well. She appeared as part of the On a Winter’s Night tour, and was part of the Philo 25th Anniversary tour.
Her funny stories between songs reveal her talent for diversity. Each time she tells a story, it will be a little bit different, so even if you’ve heard it before, you still find yourself laughing.
Looking for a fun night out?
Come down to Maine Craft Distilling and catch live music with Zion Train from 7-9 pm! With great drinks and even better tunes, you won’t want to miss out.
Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like – the iconic melancholy rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has sparked unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast. A quick glance at the band’s social media gives a glimpse into why this unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. “Bought tickets on a whim because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club and thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible musicianship and thought that had gone into their set…it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in years.” Said one user. “Clean, creative mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.” says another. “Impossibly excellent show.”
Live Music with Plague Dad at Bramhall
Here’s your sign that it’s time to get ready for DECK season. OPENING DAY 2024 is one week away. Our doors will open for the season at 11am on Friday, April 26th! Stay tuned for the release of our LIVE MUSIC schedule.
Hop aboard for an awe-inspiring classic adventure as young hero Bastian enters a curiously magical book and discovers the courage within himself. With captivating characters like Falkor the Luck Dragon, the Childlike Empress, and Atreyu, theatre-goers journey along as Bastian and Atreyu as they confront the menacing Nothing, and learn the power of imagination and the importance of believing in one’s own story. This thrilling play celebrates the boundless depths of imagination and the transformative power of storytelling and reminds us that our own journeys have the ability to shape the world around us. Get ready to be transported to a realm where dreams come alive and embrace the magic that lies within “Neverending Story (Atreyu and the Great Quest).”
The Neverending Story (Atreyu and the Great Quest)
Adapted by David S. Craig. Based upon the novel by Michael Ende.
Art by Amy Teh
April 5 – 28, 2024 in Maddy’s Theatre
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
