BATTLE OF THE BANDS NEW TO EGG FESTIVAL
The 2008 Central Maine Egg Festival weekend agenda features a new “eggciting” musical attraction on Saturday, July 26th. Eight bands are scheduled to take part in Battle of the Bands, an event sure to offer musical entertainment for all. The battle is set to begin at 1 PM and continues throughout the day in Manson Park, ending around 9 PM. Classic rock, alternative rock, country (old and new), and modern rock will be performed by 3Horsemen, 5th Freedom, Overdrive, Stray Fist, Don Levesque, Question Zero, Pressin’ On and Rocking Horse. At this time the band that will bring the competition to a close has not been announced. Contestants will be judged by the owner and regular karaoke judges of DC’s Bar and Grill in Newport. The winner of Battle of the Bands receives a $1,000 prize.
Sebasticook Valley Opry
The Sebasticook Valley Opry will present another Night at the Opry on Thursday, July 24th at the Pittsfield Community Theater.  The show will run from 6:30 to 9 PM and the doors will open at 6 PM.  This Opry will feature the American roots sounds of Maine’s own The ToughCats.  Also appearing will be The Fabulous Burnham Boys, who will perform hard country and rockabilly.  Tickets cost $8 for adults in advance, or $10 at the door.  Children under 12 will be admitted for $5. Tickets are available at the Pittsfield Community Theater box office, located on Main Street, before the show and at the door the night of the show.  For more information regarding the bands visit www.toughcats.com and www.theburnhamboys.com.
Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
On Friday, July 25th, Corey Harris will perform reggae/roots and culture music at the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. Corey has led the life of a musical explorer, traveling and listening all over the world. The show begins at 8 PM and tickets cost $20. Tickets may be purchased online at www.unitymaine.org/theater or by calling 948-SHOW. Tickets are also available at the Music Gallery in Waterville, Mr. Paperback in Belfast and Crosstrax Restaurant in Unity. Unity Centre for the Performing Arts is located at 42 Depot Street.
Buie School of Music’s Hutchin’s hall
Bluegrass/country music duo New Realm will perform at the Buie School of Music’s Hutchin’s Hall open mic night on Friday, July 25th. Open mic takes place from 7 to 8 PM, followed by Elise Spraoul and Harold Olmstead of New Realm, who will continue the activities until 9:30 PM. Refreshments will be available at the Coffee House and admission is by donation. The Buie School of Music’s Hutchin’s Hall is located at 65 Pleasant Street in Dover-Foxcroft. Call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 for additional information.
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