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Aroostook River Valley Boys To Perform At The Hutchins Hall

James Macomber — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:23:57 +0000

Aroostook River Valley Boys To Perform At The Hutchins Hall

August 14, 2011

Pleasant St., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine USA – Come and hear the blend voices of Sheldon Wright and Leland Clark which makes the unique sound of the Aroostook River Valley Boys.

Sheldon Wright is a song writer, and has written and produced a Christmas Cd. Sheldon has played the guitar for 40 years. Sheldon is original from Limestone Me been a singer his whole life, he made the rounds in Nashville as a song writer in 1989 &1990.. Sheldon has performed all over Maine, Deer Isle, Old Orchard beach jut to name a few. Sheldon has performed with the Doo Dah Band and many other musicians recently performing with Aroostook River Valley Boys.
Leland Clark, Mandolin Guitar and Bass started as a teenager, 4 to 5 years playing with the Aroostook River Valley Boys, performed gospel music with family member Freddy Clark, who is now performing Gospel music in Virginia Leland now performs mostly in northern Maine, Leland a member of the Clark family performing Gospel music, in Canada, Maine, Texas, Alabama, Florida Gospel music, Canada Maine, Texas, Florida Alabama, Leland plays bluegrass in a southern gospel style.
The show will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 26th and the ticket price is just $10 for this live performance.

About The Hutchins Hall: In 2003 an anonymous benefactor donated what was to become the Hutchins Hall Art Center. Her only stipulation being that it would be made available to the community as a forum for the arts. Since that time with help from our friends in the area, we have been able to provide at a minimal fee, a place where all are welcome and a stage from which all are able to share their talents.

Hutchins Hall is located at 21 Pleasant St. (the old UU Church). Tickets for live performances are $10. You can purchase tickets at Bob’s Home, Garden and Health Food Store on Lincoln St. in Dover-Foxcroft. You can also buy tickets through PAYPAL at www.thehutchinshall.org. A portion of the proceeds from each live performance will be donated to a local charity.

For more information, call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 or at lbjambuie@gmail.com or on Facebook at Hutchins Hall Art Center or at our web site thehutchinshall.org

Ken & Jane Brooks Brings Their Music To Dover-Foxcroft

James Macomber — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:39:55 +0000

Hutchins Hall, Pleasant St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME - 07/25/10 – On Friday, August 6th, Ken and Jane Brooks will perform at the Hutchins Hall.
Ken plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals. He began performing regularly in 1965 at the Jonesport Opry House in Down East Maine. While serving in the U.S. Air Force he performed in California and other western states. After the military Ken continued to play at clubs, fairs, concert halls and festivals throughout Canada and the U.S., including playing in Nashville. From 1988 to 1995 Ken was the lead vocalist and guitarist for Bluegrass Supply Company, one of the most popular and best known Bluegrass bands in the Northern United States. Since that time Ken has performed with other very popular Maine bands including, Union River Band, Bob & Grace French and the Rainbow Valley Folks and Fox Hollow.

Ken has recorded seven albums and has appeared as a backup musician on many more. A CD that Ken recorded, as lead vocalist with Union River Band, received a “Highlight Review” in the April 2002 edition of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine published in Broad Run, Virginia. No other New England band had ever received a “Highlight Review” in that magazine’s forty year history. Ken’s recordings have received radio air-play throughout the U.S., Canada and many foreign countries. He is considered an “archivist” by professional recording and touring musician Patricia Buie for his accurate and extensive renditions of classic acoustic roots music.

Jane plays bass and sings lead and harmony vocals. She was first introduced to bluegrass and acoustic music when she and Ken were married. On occasion she would perform a few songs and recitations with Ken and his band, which included Bluegrass Supply Company, and Union River Band. During a time when Ken was not playing in a band Jane learned to play the bass and continued singing to accompany Ken’s varied styles of music. Jane also performed as a member of Fox Hollow. She and Ken have been performing as a duet act since 2004.

Hutchins Hall is located at 21 Pleasant St. (the old UU Church). Tickets for live performances are $10 and Open Mic nights are by donation. You can
purchase tickets at Rumbling Falls, 21 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, or at Bob’s Home, Garden and Health Food Store on Lincoln St. in Dover-
Foxcroft. You can also buy tickets through PAYPAL at www.hutchinshall.org. A portion of the proceeds from each live performance will be donated to
a local charity.

For more information, call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 or at lbjambuie@gmail.com or on Facebook at Hutchins Hall Art Center or at our web site hutchinshall.org

Doughty Hill Band Kicks Off The 2010 Season

James Macomber — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:29:24 +0000

Doughty Hill Band

Pleasant St., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine USA
On Friday, May 21st, 2010, Hutchins Hall kicks off its 2010 summer concert series with the Doughty Hill Band. You never know when The Doughty Hill Band might show up as a Blues Band, a Blue Grass band, or a Sixties Band; their diversity with so many instruments and genres demonstrate what wonderful musicians they are. Doors open at 6:30 and the performance begins at 7:00.

One thing is for sure – whatever is happening at the Hutchins Hall Music and Arts Center – is a guaranteed good time. Whether its listening to talented local musicians, visiting with family and friends, or sampling the homemade desserts, Lauralyn Buie and David Jamison put on a memorable show.

This year is extra special. With new lighting, a new sound system, and a café style themed hall, and a new website, Hutchins Hall is ready for a fantastic 2010 season. The beautiful historic stain glass windows have been restored, one in particular that was dedicated to a nurse Sarah Palmer during the civil war. The beautiful brass chandelier, made in 1896 and in dire need of attention, was brought down and repaired, thanks to a donation by a friend of Hutchins Hall. A perennial flower garden named “the Garden of Friends” was planted in front of the hall, as many of the flowers were donations to the hall. Check out or new web site at www.hutchinshall.org or become a friend of Hutchins Hall on Facebook.

Hutchins Hall is located at 21 Pleasant St. (the old UU Church). Tickets for live performances are $10 and Open Mic nights are by donation. You can purchase tickets at Rumbling Falls, 21 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, or at Bob’s Home, Garden and Health Food Store on Lincoln St. in Dover-Foxcroft. You can also buy tickets through PAYPAL at www.hutchinshall.org. A portion of the proceeds from each live performance will be donated to a local charity.

For more information, call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 or at lbjambuie@gmail.com