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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 \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:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert July 3
DESCRIPTION:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert\naka Franco-American War Veterans Concert\nFriday\, July 3\, 2026\n7:00 – 9:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nLewiston’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.\n\nThe “Volunteer’s Jazz Band” will play all types of music from rock to jazz and will be free to the public.\n\nJerry DeWitt will emcee the event.\nAngus King will read the Preamble.\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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