WAYSIDE THEATRE
The public is invited to come and enjoy a lighthearted evening of country, bluegrass and gospel music by Zevulon on Saturday, June 22nd, beginning at 7 PM at the Wayside Theatre in North Dexter. Inspired by the local bluegrass fervor of central Maine, Zevulon has been an area favorite since 2005. A family band from nearby Parkman, band members now range in age from 16 to the mom/grandmother. Esther is the lead vocalist, Clarissa plays guitar, Robert is on the banjo and Joshua plays the mandolin. The kids were all part of the Abbott Hill Ramblers bluegrass program. Grace, on piano, performed both as a soloist and with various ensembles before joining Zevulon in 2010. Mom and grandmother Deb plays bass for the band. She grew up playing jazz and blues on alto saxophone and is currently active in the Foxcroft Academy music program. Dad Todd is also part of the show, running the sound board off stage.
Between songs, while the band members change instruments and adjust microphones, Joshua dead-pans his way through many jokes and stories that keep you laughing. However, his mandolin playing is nothing to laugh at, as he fingers amazing single-string melodies and strums remarkable chords.
Although Zevulon generally describes their band as country, bluegrass and gospel, they also enjoy playing jazz, rock and folk. Their repertoire and performance is truly versatile and unique, as evidenced by a resume that includes open stages, talent shows, benefits, churches, coffee houses, fairs, festivals, house concerts, banquets, picnics and weddings.
The doors at Wayside Theatre open at 6 PM and tickets are $8. Refreshments will be available at intermission. Also, a pie auction, a door prize and a 50/50 raffle will be held at the event. The theatre is located at 851 North Dexter Road/ Route 23 in Dexter.
For more information on Zevulon, go to Zevulon.com, friend them on Facebook or listen to them on YouTube. For more information on future Wayside Grange concerts, call Chester Bekier at 924-5711 or Joe Kennedy at 277-3733 or email WaysideGrange@yahoo.com.

A local family band, Zevulon plays and sings lighthearted country, bluegrass and gospel music with a variety of instruments and vocal arrangements.
JOHN WAYNE AND AMERICA'S YODELING SWEETHEART
The "John Wayne and America's Yodeling Sweetheart" show is coming to Thorndike Congregational Church on Saturday, June 22nd. Performance admission is by donation and begins at 7 PM. Actor, author and impersonator Ermal Williamson appears as John Wayne, having often doubled for the famous actor in movies. Williamson is the author of six critically acclaimed western novels and is a cowboy poet. Paula Cravens, a five-time yodeling champion, also portrays Lucille Ball, Patsy Cline and Katherine Hepburn. Out of Branson, Missouri, the couple teams up for a special show wherever they go. The performance will be followed by refreshments. Thorndike Congregational Church is located on Gordon Hill on Route 139.

Ermal Williamson as John Wayne and Paula Cravens as America’s Yodeling Sweetheart.
DEXTER COMMUNITY BAND
The Dexter Community Band will present a free concert at Wayside Park Gazebo on Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM as part of Dexter's Summer Concert Series. Rain location is at the Dexter Town Hall. For more information about the band, call 924-6235 or visit cuthbert-foundation.org.
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