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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert July 3
DESCRIPTION:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert Friday\, July 3\n\nThe Volunteers Jazz Band Announces Patriotic Big Band Concert at the Franco Center to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary \nLEWISTON\, Maine — In celebration of the United States’ 250th Birthday\, The Volunteers Jazz Band\, The Maine Military Community Network and The Lewiston Auburn Veterans  Council have announced a special evening of music at the historic Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday\, July 3\, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. \n“The 250th Anniversary Concert” offers a vibrant\, musical tribute to America’s rich cultural history\, timed perfectly on the eve of Independence Day. Audiences can expect an energetic\, soaring program featuring classic swing\, definitive big band arrangements\, one or two heavy metal pieces\, and stirring patriotic favorites. \nThe evening promises to utilize the stunning natural acoustics and historic grandeur of the Franco Center’s performance hall to honor the nation’s milestone birthday. From timeless jazz standards to powerful anthems that define the American spirit\, the repertoire has been meticulously curated to bring the community together in reflection and celebration. \nAdmission to the concert is free and due to anticipated high attendance for this historic milestone\, early arrival is strongly encouraged. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: The 250th Anniversary Concert featuring the Volunteers Jazz Band\nWhen: Friday\, July 3\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)\nWhere: The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME 04240\nAdmission: Free (Donations welcome)\n\nAbout the Volunteers Jazz Band: The Volunteers Jazz Band is a premier regional ensemble dedicated to performing at no charge for Veterans events and organizations\, including the Blue Angels\, The Travis Mills Foundation\, The Vietnam Seabees and many others. Through high-energy performances and community-focused programming\, the band frequently performs for historic commemorations\, Veterans’ events\, and many Veterans Homes throughout Maine. \n\n\n\nHere are a few music samples.\nAmerica the Beautiful\n\nAmazing Grace\n\nStars and Stripes Forever
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/franco-american-war-veterans-concert-july-3/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Tribute June 27
DESCRIPTION:Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin\nSaturday\, June 27 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Franco Center \nTICKETS ARE NOT SOLD AT THE FRANCO CENTER. Scroll for the EventBrite link below. \nThere is a great view of the stage from all seats. \nExperience 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. \nOften compared to Ed Sheeran and Lindsey Stirling\, this internationally acclaimed virtuoso has performed at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. \nEnjoy electrifying renditions of rock favorites like “Thunderstruck\,” “Free Bird\,” “Kashmir\,” “Stairway to Heaven\,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nBlue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes using live looping\, searing violin solos\, and explosive arrangements. The result: a visceral\, immersive performance that shatters expectations and stirs the soul. \nThis is not just a tribute show. This is Blue Violin — a genre-defying\, conservatory-trained virtuoso who has sold out venues from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall\, and now brings his world tour to Australia\, Europe\, Asia\, and across the U.S. \nOften described as “Ed Sheeran meets Lindsey Stirling\,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance. \nBlue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the line between classical virtuosity and rock energy with appearances alongside artists including John Mayer and Paul McCartney. \nSetlist includes iconic anthems like: \n“Thunderstruck” – AC/DC\n“Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd\n“Kashmir” – Led Zeppelin\n“Stairway to Heaven\,” “Bohemian Rhapsody\,” “Hallelujah\,” and more. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nCritics call him “the best rock and roll violinist of a generation” and “electrifying” — and audiences from sold out shows around the globe agree. \nBlue Violin – Pushing Boundaries\, One String at a Time\nWith a presence as bold as his sound\, Blue Violin commands grand concert halls and intimate candlelit venues alike\, moving dynamically across the stage while weaving immersive multimedia into every performance. His style blurs the lines between classical mastery and rock-and-roll fire\, captivating audiences around the world. Praised by the Boston Ballet as “electrifying” and by The Boston Globe for “sparking musical interest in new ways\,” he has performed alongside Gloria Estefan\, Paul Simon\, and Jennifer Holliday\, with special appearances with John Mayer and even Sesame Street. \nA genre-bending soloist\, Blue Violin has brought his high-energy performances to sold-out audiences across Australia\, Asia\, the United Kingdom\, Canada\, and throughout the United States. His powerful\, cinematic shows have earned standing ovations from U.S. Presidents to Queen Rania of Jordan. \nWith a signature style that blends live loops\, soaring melodies\, and virtuosic technique\, he transforms a single violin into an entire orchestra—whether reimagining Thunderstruck by AC/DC or delivering an epic\, multi-layered version of Free Bird. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nBlue Violin shattered classical boundaries with the world premiere of the first-ever rock and roll violin concerto\, debuting the groundbreaking work in the United States. He now tours internationally with the Prague Metropolitan Symphony\, bringing the piece to audiences in Austria\, Germany\, Czechia\, and the United States. His concerto continues to be featured by major ensembles around the world\, praised for its emotional depth and cinematic power. \nBlue Violin has recorded and toured with GRAMMY-nominated\, chart-topping band Sanctus Real\, and performed with Tim Janis\, Celtic Woman’s Orla Fallon\, and EMI recording artists. He’s contributed to albums with GRAMMY-winning Turtle Island Quartet\, Robin McAuley (Scorpions)\, and GLEE’s Jeanette Olsson. \nAs founder and first violinist of the award winning Boston String Quartet\, he reshaped the modern classical scene and co-led the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s Concerto for Turntable at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium with Red Bull Artsehcro. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \n 
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/thunderstruck-classic-rock-tribute-june-27/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society concert May 10
DESCRIPTION:Concert IV – Reflections on Water\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026 @ 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Maine Music Society’s May concert flows through the currents of history\, tradition\, and popular culture—all inspired by one powerful force: water. From the crashing waves of the open sea to the quiet lapping of a lakeshore\, water has long stirred the imagination of songwriters and sailors alike. \nThe program will span centuries and genres\, from rousing sea shanties that once echoed across tall ships\, to haunting maritime folk ballads\, and even to modern pop hits that explore water’s symbolism\, beauty\, and mystery. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=293004 \nAdults  $27 \nSeniors (65+) $25 \nStudents $6 (13+) \nChildren 12 & under free \nPrice includes all fees.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/maine-music-society-concert-may-10/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society concert May 9 and 10
DESCRIPTION:Concert IV – Reflections on Water\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026 @ 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Maine Music Society’s May concert flows through the currents of history\, tradition\, and popular culture—all inspired by one powerful force: water. From the crashing waves of the open sea to the quiet lapping of a lakeshore\, water has long stirred the imagination of songwriters and sailors alike. \nThe program will span centuries and genres\, from rousing sea shanties that once echoed across tall ships\, to haunting maritime folk ballads\, and even to modern pop hits that explore water’s symbolism\, beauty\, and mystery. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=293004 \nAdults  $27 \nSeniors (65+) $25 \nStudents $6 (13+) \nChildren 12 & under free \nPrice includes all fees.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/maine-music-society-concert-may-9-and-10/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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SUMMARY:May Day Folk Music Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of May with an unforgettable night of live folk music at the Franco Center! \nJoin us for a lively Mayday Folk Music Showcase featuring performances by Dusty Buckets\, Donnybrook Farm\, Jacob Michael Osborne\, and Richie Delisle. From toe-tapping rhythms to soulful storytelling\, this lineup brings together some of the region’s finest talent for an evening that’s equal parts spirited and down-to-earth. \nGrab a drink\, settle in\, and let the music carry you into spring. \n🎟️ $20 cash tickets available at the door (no advance sales)🍷 Doors and cash bar open at 6 p.m.🎶 Music begins at 7 p.m. \nSponsors: \nPlatz & Associates \n \nBerman & Simmons \n \nCentral Distributors \n \nAndroscoggin Bank
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/may-day-folk-music-showcase/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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