Maine Music Industry Newswire

NHPR Folk Show Music and Dance Calendar 4.27.25

NHPR Folk Calendar of virtual and actual concerts, open mics, contradances, etc Monday, April 28, 2025 edition Many event announcements have short lead-times. Check the NHPR Folk Show Facebook page for timely announcements. Monday, April 28, 2025 Folk …

All one song

The Pit is pleased to present All one song, Rockland, Maine-based artist Meghan Brady’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition will be on view from May 3 - June 7, 2025 at The Pit Los Angeles. All one song reads (and sounds) like a mantra: …

Watch: Luke Bryan debuts ‘Country Song Came On’ music video

Luke Bryan has released the music video for his current single ‘Country Song Came On‘. The Five-time Entertainer of the Year recipient premiered the video on CMT, CMT MUSIC and CMT Equal Play and debuted on the Paramount Times Square Billboard. The video …

Maine trappers are being suspended from YouTube with little explanation

Maine outdoorsmen who post trapping videos on YouTube were stripped of their ability to earn money on the platform, with little explanation as to why. Two of those channels were reinstated Friday after a Bangor Daily News reporter questioned YouTube over …

Award winning singer to perform in Sidney this September

SIDNEY, Maine (WABI) - In case you haven’t heard, Sidney is welcoming a rich guest this fall. Maren Morris is bringing The Dreamsicle Tour to the Snow Pond Center for the Arts on September 6th. She won’t be dancing with herself either because special guest …

Maren Morris Announces Central Maine Concert

It looks like the Summer 2025 concert season here in Maine is shaping up to be one for the record books. Over the last few months, we have been happy to announce that several major artists will be performing at our local venues.  Shania Twain, Luke Bryan, …

Portland Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100th anniversary with iconic movie music event

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for a significant week as it continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. A major event is on the horizon, featuring music from a beloved movie set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far …

Why local arts operators are pushing back against music venue proposed for Portland

Despite the rain, a few dozen people have lined up a few hours early outside the State Theatre in downtown Portland on a recent Sunday evening. They're all vying for a prime spot to see the indie rock band Bright Eyes. Gwyneth Esty-Kendall made the …

WATCH: Luke Bryan Captures Nostalgia And Country Charm In ‘Country Song Came On’ Music Video

The visual perfectly complements Bryan’s stripped-back storytelling approach. Luke Bryan brilliantly captures the magic and nostalgia of a true country song in the new music video for his twangy tune, “Country Song Came On.” Filmed in the setting of a …

How Maine lawmakers waded into a war between Ticketmaster and StubHub

AUGUSTA, Maine — The event giant Ticketmaster and resale sites including StubHub are locked in a national war that arrived in Maine this year but is moving toward a compromise that eased tension around a consumer protection bill. Senate President Mattie …

State-of-the-art performing arts center in Auburn to host inaugural fall concert series

AUBURN — The new Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School will host the Maine State Music Theatre‘s first ever satellite concert series this fall. The series will include three epic tribute shows featuring the music of Jerry Lee …

Looking About in Mendocino County: Theater, festivals, music and more

“I regard the theater as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” – Oscar Wilde UPT event Since 1997, Ukiah Players Theatre (UPT) has brought fun, …

The Boston musician behind Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk

Editor's Note: This story is an excerpt from WBUR's weekly arts and culture newsletter, The ARTery. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. In less than a year, Fabiola Méndez found herself playing NPR’s famous Tiny Desk …

Tickets on sale for Maine’s Got Talent

LEWISTON, ME – Tickets are now available for Maine’s Got Talent 2025, a live music competition presented by Maine Community Bank and hosted by Andwell Health Partners. The event will take place on Saturday, May 3, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street in …

New Preview of ANASTASIA at Maine State Music Theatre

Maine’s Local Talk Show, ‘The Nite Show with Danny Cashman’ is Coming to an End

In 1997, Dan Cashman took the stage for the first time to live his dream of being a talk show host. The set was small, as was the audience, but this local TV talk show, recorded in front of a live audience in Bangor, Maine, has legs and has been broadcast …

‘High School Musical’ Song Goes Viral After Trump’s Tariffs

Move over, economists—Sharpay Evans is now the face of America’s trade war. That’s right, thanks to Donald Trump and his tariff tantrums, even the queen of pink and poolside drama from Disney’s High School Musical 2, which premiered back in 2007, isn’t …

104-year-old Augusta Symphony Orchestra thrives with new conductor and dedicated community musicians

by Barbara Walsh On an autumn evening in 1920, a small group of Augusta area musicians gathered in the home of Ernest Hill, a renowned performer who had played in orchestras across the country. The classical music session in Hill’s parlor was so …

South Dakota’s National Music Museum Gets $1 Million Gift

An ongoing renovation project for a building on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion has received a major boost thanks to the generosity of the state's richest man. The National Music Museum has received a $1 million gift from South …

House of Pianos UAE Concludes Historic 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025 Celebrating Emirati Talent

The 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025 showcased Emirati talents and young pianists from across the GCC in a historic celebration of music. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HOUSE OF PIANOS UAE, in …

Clangrose Film Festival announces Unprecedented Expansion for 2026

Registration Opens as Award-Winning Festival Expands from Three Days to Twelve Months, Culminating in World's First Luxury Cruise Awards Ceremony EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on its meteoric rise …

Psychologist and author Elizabeth García Hernández Launched Her Second Book in Mexico City

The presentation was proudly supported by the Mayor’s Office of Cuauhtémoc acknowledging Dra. Lizzy’s impactful work in psychology and emotional healing. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 18th, Dra. …

High Mountain Breezes earns Its third #1 2025 European Hit as HMB Players ‘Drift Away' Goes to #1 On the Hotdisc Charts

HMB PLAYERS latest single "Drift Away" hits #1 on the European Hotdisc Charts. Its the third HMB Players release to hit the top of the Hotdisc charts in 2025. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HMB …

Buster Sylvester Releases Second EP Bustified, Vol. 2 Featuring Reimagined Pop Classics

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital artist Buster Sylvester today unveiled his sophomore EP "Bustified, Vol. 2," presenting seven creatively reworked versions of iconic pop songs spanning multiple decades …

Giovanna Barbosa Unveils 'Femme Fatale': A Striking New Editorial Exploring Modern Femininity and Presence

An international fashion campaign blending minimalism, emotion, and cinematic power LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International fashion model Giovanna Barbosa proudly presents Femme Fatale, a bold new editorial …

Artist Hunter Drops Explosive New Single 'HUNTIN' Featuring the legendary Mr. Killa & Produced by Red Hot DJ Avalanche

ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Caribbean star Hunter continues his meteoric climb with the release of “HUNTIN,” a powerhouse single featuring Soca heavyweight, Mr. Killa, produced by super Producer…

DAYVID comes full circle with cinematic new single 'See You Soon'

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent singer-songwriter DAYVID returns with “See You Soon”, a radiant electronic-pop anthem that captures the ache of longing, the magic of reunion, and the quiet hope that …

'The Mysterious Musical Day' – A Journey into Sabbath Delight and Family Traditions, Presented by Atticus Publishing

Sheri Calhoun Debuts with a Heartfelt Exploration of Sabbath Traditions’ SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents "The Mysterious Musical Day" by Sheri Calhoun. This …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Jeff Schubert releases hilarious new music video 'I'm The Quarterback!'

Jeff Schubert Returns to Music with Satirical Touchdown "I'm The Quarterback!" GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multifaceted creative powerhouse Jeff Schubert is an entertainer at heart, …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Medusa releases epic new music video 'Double Dutch'

West Coast Icon Medusa Jumps Back Into the Spotlight with 'Double Dutch' HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How does one properly introduce “The Gangsta Goddess?” For those already familiar with her fierce …

'Breaking Hearts': Stephen Thomas Delivers a Bold Anthem for Letting Go

"Breaking Hearts" is a bold track about breaking free from toxic ties and reclaiming your life. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneer of the "Universal" genre, artist Stephen Thomas is …

Author and Minister Hope Garza Shares Powerful Spiritual Encounters in Newly Released Book 'Accounts in Ministry'

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Garza, longtime minister and passionate storyteller, has officially released her latest work Accounts in Ministry, a deeply personal collection of real-life experiences …

Rebekah Gilbert Breaks the Silence with 'Secret Keeper' — A Haunting Anthem of Healing and Liberation

Nashville artist Rebekah Gilbert’s “Secret Keeper” is a gripping anthem of truth, healing, and reclaiming your voice. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville-based Americana artist Rebekah Gilbert is set to release …

Rising Star Jessica Carter Altman Unveils Newest Single 'Mirror Mirror'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising star and multifaceted artist, Jessica Carter Altman, released her highly anticipated new single, “Mirror Mirror,” on April 25th, 2025, via Symphonic. Available across all …

David Helpling and Eric 'the' Taylor Beckon Music Fans to Experience the Sonic Realms of The Precious Dark

A human-made music project enhanced by the urban macrophotography of @Elusiveilusionz, available now from the award-winning indie label Spotted Peccary Music. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Precious Dark is …

Good Ol’ Boyz, Viral Country-Rap Duo, Release New EP Sutter’s Mill – A Tribute to Gold Country Roots & Real-Life Values

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EKC PR is proud to announce the release of Sutter’s Mill, the newest EP from underground country-rap duo Good Ol’ Boyz, known for their viral hit “Country to the City.” The five-track …

Here Be Monsters | Indie-Classical Festival Returns for Its 3rd Year

Two Nights. Twenty Acts. Eleven Premieres. One Unforgettable Weekend. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Here Be Monsters (HBM), Austin’s boldest indie-classical music festival, is back for its third annual …

Tyler Rifley Surprises Fans with the Release of 'Rebound' — A Soulful Country-Pop Twist on Moving On

Rising country-pop artist Tyler Rifley delivers an emotional curveball with the unexpected release of “Rebound,” available today on all platforms. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Originally scheduled to release …