Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog Live Music in Freeport Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:43:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 The Blues Dogz - Fri. March 12th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/04/the-blues-dogz-fri-march-12th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/04/the-blues-dogz-fri-march-12th/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:19:02 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1410 After a few months, The Blues Dogz will finally return to VENUE to fill up the dance floor and party!  These guys always throw down with their rockin’ blues and more, so you don’t want to miss this one!  only $5 at the door!  8pm

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/04/the-blues-dogz-fri-march-12th/feed/ Denny Laine and Terry Sylvester - Sat. March 13th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/denny-laine-and-terry-sylvester-sat-march-13th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/denny-laine-and-terry-sylvester-sat-march-13th/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:21:48 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1413 denny-laine terry-sylvester

Denny Laine of The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney and Wings and Terry Sylvester formerly of The Hollies! Yes!  at VENUE!  Tickets to see these Classic Rock legends in a small room are only $30.  8pm

From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010, Terry Sylvester-formerly
of the Hollies -will Come Together with Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and
Wings and they’ll bring you their ” Abbey Road Memories” . Abbey Road
Memories™  features a complete performance of  the Beatles’ classic album, as well
as other songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios from the likes of The
Zombies, Manfred Mann, Peter and Gordon, Badfinger, Gerry and the Pacemakers,
Stealer’s Wheel and more. Of course each artist plays their own hits in the show
as well-so expect The Hollies’ “Bus Stop”, “He Ain’t Heavy” , “Carrie Anne”,
and “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” as well a the classic Denny Laine
lead on the Moody Blues smash “Go Now”  as well as Wings smashes such as “Time
to Hide”, “Live and Let Die”, and “Band on the Run”.
Buy Tickets NOW!

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/denny-laine-and-terry-sylvester-sat-march-13th/feed/ Benefit for Nick Curran - Sun. March 14th 5pm - 9pm http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/benefit-for-nick-curran-sun-march-14th-5pm-9pm/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/benefit-for-nick-curran-sun-march-14th-5pm-9pm/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:12:55 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1454 nick-curranMaine Native, Nick Curran was recently diagnosed with cancer.  The following bands are coming together to raise money to help Nick get through this difficult time.
The Tonekings
Big Chief
Jimmy & the Soulcats
King Memphis
Pete Witham & the Cozmik Zombies
& many special guests!
Suggested donation is $10.  Doors will open at 4pm.
]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/03/benefit-for-nick-curran-sun-march-14th-5pm-9pm/feed/ The Locals - Fri. March 19th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/the-locals-fri-march-29th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/the-locals-fri-march-29th/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:29:55 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1416 the-localsFreeport’s own party band! Classic Rock, R & B and more!  $5 at the door   8pm start   doors at 7pm

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/the-locals-fri-march-29th/feed/ Roomfull of Blues - Sat. March 20th w/ Brian Patricks http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/roomfull-of-blues-sat-march-20th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/roomfull-of-blues-sat-march-20th/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:35:50 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1462 roomful1So far we’ve had founding member, Duke Robillard, former guitarist, Ronnie Earl and former keyboardist, David Maxwell performing with their own bands at VENUE.  It seemed only fitting then to have the full, current Roomfull of Blues to bring it all full circle! Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2010, singer Phil Pemberton took over the vocal duties, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with new members, bassist John Turner, trumpeter Doug Woolverton and , longer standing members keyboardist Travis Colby, drummer Ephraim Lowell, baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille , Roomful keeps on rockin’ in 2010.

Tickets are $25.  Buy tickets here!  Doors at 7pm.  Opening act, Brian Patricks, starts at 8pm.

“Brian Patricks is a solo singer/songwriter from Maine. Brian intertwines a classic finger style rhythmic guitar playing in his creations of original blues and folk along with selections of some of the great traditional and contemporary blues, folk, country and rock artists that have entertained audiences for years. You will hear influences in Brian’s originals of artist such as JJ cale, John Mayall, Gordon Lighfoot, John Denver, Bob Dylan and John Hiatt to name a few.

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/02/roomfull-of-blues-sat-march-20th/feed/ The Derailers - Fri. March 26th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/the-derailers-fri-march-26th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/the-derailers-fri-march-26th/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:33:00 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1419 derailersIn a career that has given rise to more than a decade’s worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to build the relationship between song, listener and dance floor.  Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music.  Each album has been a mix of well-crafted original songs and cover songs so thoughtfully chosen and so representative of the band, fans think they are as original as the band themselves. Challenged by their fans to create a sound that mirrors the shuffle of happy boots on a hardwood floor, the Derailers have fed the hungry dancehall crowds with their classic country beats and a 60s pop sensibility. Fans continue to show their appreciation and admiration with requests for encores long after the last drink has been served.

Buy Tickets NOW!

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/the-derailers-fri-march-26th/feed/ Battle of the Bands: Sudan Benefit Concert - Sunday March 28th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/battle-of-the-bands-sudan-benefit-concert-sunday-march-28th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/battle-of-the-bands-sudan-benefit-concert-sunday-march-28th/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:36:34 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1538 Looking for high-school bands interested in performing at a real, professional venue for a $250 first prize!

The war in Sudan and Northern Uganda has been called the most neglected humanitarian emergency in the world today. For the past 23 years, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda have been waging a war that has left nearly two million innocent civilians caught in the middle. The government’s attempt to protect its citizens from this  rebel militia has largely failed, resulting in a generation of youth that has never known peace. Come support this cause and see local bands compete for a cash prize! This is a free show, but donations are gladly accepted.

INFO FOR BANDS: The show will be on March 28. It will be held at Venue Music Bar. The entrance fee is $30. The first prize is $250 and four tickets to any show at Venue. Second prize is $50 and tickets, and third prize is just tickets.  The Entry Form along with the fee must be sent in by March 21. Please send entry to 80 Whitney Ave, Portland ME 04102.

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/12/01/battle-of-the-bands-sudan-benefit-concert-sunday-march-28th/feed/ The Delta Knights - Fri. April 2nd http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/30/the-delta-knights/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/30/the-delta-knights/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:41:48 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1423 Classic Rock, Blues, R & B and Soul!  Only $5 at the door!   8pm

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/30/the-delta-knights/feed/ Michelle Wilson - Sat. April 3rd http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/michelle-wilson-sat-april-3rd/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/michelle-wilson-sat-april-3rd/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:44:31 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1426 Known to blues lovers the around the world as “Evil Gal” and acknowledged by aficionados of Jazz and Blues as a passionate and gifted performer, bandleader and songwriter, Michelle Willson has recorded and released 4 critically acclaimed albums for Rounder/ Bullseye Records.
Before signing with Rounder, Michelle’s group won a prestigious W.C. Handy award for best unsigned blues act as a result of their win at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues competition and Michelle was later nominated for a (best female blues vocal) Handy alongside Etta James and Koko Taylor.
Michelle’s music is regularly played on blues radio and internet programs all around the globe and her original music has been featured in the HBO series “Mind of the Married Man”, as well as on the 2008 House of Blues compilation album “Essential Women in the Blues.”
Michelle’s performances and recordings have received rave reviews from such respected sources as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Downbeat, The Japan Times, GQ, Jazz Times and Living Blues, in addition to various other publications from many different countries.

]]> http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/michelle-wilson-sat-april-3rd/feed/ The Project - April 10th http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/the-project-april-10th/ http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/the-project-april-10th/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:22:11 +0000 Venue Music Bar http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/?p=1488 http://venuemusicbar.com/blog/2009/11/29/the-project-april-10th/feed/