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Courtesy of Damariscotta PumpkinfestAL KOOPER
His resume includes Dylan, BS&T, Skynyrd
"Al Kooper, by rights, should be regarded as one of the giants of '60s rock," says the All Music Guide. As a teenager, he was part of the band the Royal Teens, which had a hit with "Short Shorts."
He performed with the Blues Project and Blood Sweat & Tears, produced the early albums of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and played keyboards on Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone." Hear audio elsewhere in the Go section of this Web site. Call 761-1757 or go to www.onelongfellowsquare.com for tickets.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: One Longfellow Square, State and Congress streets, Portland
How much: $30
PUMPKINFEST
Some climb aboard a floating gourd
The annual Damariscotta Pumpkinfest has lots of fun things to do – games and activities and storytelling for the kids, music and a parade, underwater pumpkin carving and pumpkin catapulting and drops – but the big draw of this fall festival has to be the paddle-powered pumpkin boat race and the motorized pumpkin boat regatta. Go to damariscottapumpkinfest.com for information.
When: Various times Saturday through Monday. Children’s games and activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Various locations, Damariscotta and surrounding area
How much: Free
OCT. 8
Open Mic Radio
The University of Southern Maine`s community radio station, WMPG (90.9 and 104.1 FM), is once again holding an open mic radio show. Local musicians, comedians and spoken word artists may perform in front of a live audience at the university. The performances are broadcast live on WMPG. Acoustic instruments preferred. No drum kits allowed. Performers should arrive between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. Go to www.wmpg.org for information.
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Woodbury Campus Center, University of Southern Maine, Bedford Street, Portland
How much: Free
Garaj Mahal
There are some bands that you just want to sit and listen to, and then there are some bands that you just want to groove to on the dance floor. Garaj Mahal is one of those bands for which you want to be on the dance floor. The quartet blends funk, jazz improv and even a bit of Middle Eastern mystique. Go to www.garajmahaljams.com to hear audio. This is a 21-plus show. Tickets at Bull Moose Music stores and at www.portcitymusichall.com.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland
How much: $12 in advance, $15 at the door; $20 VIP
Peppino D'Agostino
Italian native Peppino D'Agostino moved to California in 1985 for love. The acoustic guitarist struggled as a musician, painting houses and selling vegetables to support himself as he picked up gigs and finally got a recording contract. In 2007, he was voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine. Go to www.myspace.com/pdagostino to stream audio and watch videos. Call 761-1757 or go to www.onelongfellowsquare.com for tickets.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: One Longfellow Square, State and Congress streets, Portland
How much: $12 in advance; $15 at the door
Harmonica Blowout
Blues harmonica player Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors have been touring their Harmonica Blowout show since 1991. The show brings together renowned artists such as James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Kenny Neal and others. The Blowout makes two stops in Maine this weekend with Sugar Ray Norica, Billy Branch and Lee Oskar. Go to www.markhummel.com to hear audio and watch videos. Go to www.penobscottheatre.org for tickets to tonight`s show. Go to www.ramsdellrogers56.com for information on Sunday's concert.
When: 7 tonight; 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. tonight; American Legion Post 56, 9 Hannaford Drive, York on Sunday
How much: $23 tonight; $15 Sunday
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OCTOBER 9
Bread and Bones
Vermont-based folk trio Bread and Bones returns to Portland's North Star Music Cafe Friday evening. The trio's album, "I Know Stories," was selected as Vermont's Best Traditional Album in 2008. The trio will be joined by Rhode Island-based singer/songwriter Marc Douglas Berardo. Call 699-2994 for information.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress St., Portland
How much: Free
Sunny Joy
Award-winning guitarist Duke Robillard has been involved with numerous popular projects, including Roomful of Blues and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. His latest musical venture is Sunny and Her Joy Boys, an ensemble featuring...
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