Music

Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin Saturday, June 27 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Franco Center Experience classic rock like you’ve never heard it before. Blue Violin transforms iconic anthems into cinematic, high-energy performances using live looping, powerful violin solos, and immersive soundscapes. Often compared to Ed Sheeran and Lindsey Stirling, this internationally acclaimed virtuoso has performed at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy electrifying renditions of rock favorites like “Thunderstruck,” “Free Bird,” “Kashmir,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 Blue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes [...]

250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert aka Franco-American War Veterans Concert Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 – 9:00pm Lewiston’s Veterans Counsel Nation’s Birthday Band Concert, a 17-piece band, will perform to commemorate the 250 anniversary of the United States of America. The “Volunteer’s Jazz Band” will play all types of music from rock to jazz and will be free to the public. Jerry DeWitt will emcee the event. Angus King will read the Preamble. Here are a few music samples. America the Beautiful Amazing Grace Stars and Stripes Forever

The Franco Center is going to rock with music from the 1980s at 7pm Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Totally Rad is a cover band that reimagines 1980s music for the modern day with a wide variety of classic ‘80s tunes and quirky one-hit wonders. Band members are Doug Alford, Kevin O’Reilly, Krister Rollins, and Russ Murley. Doors and cash bar open at 6pm. Tickets $25 at the door. Doug Alford – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards Kevin O’Reilly – vocals, bass Krister Rollins – electric guitar Russ Murley – drums Visit The Totally Rad website to listen to [...]