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Entertainment Schedule
 

Summer Music Series 2010
'Al Fresco' in the Gardens of The Governor’s Inn and Cafe.
Three types of concerts - Acoustic, Rock, and Folk Roots -  
All events are shine or rain (under the big tent!)
and FREE to the public (donations appreciated).  

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Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn   6-9pm
Solo, duo, and trios of top-notch accoustic musicians perform from the stage on the front lawn in front of The Governor's Inn.   Seating at garden tables or on the new deck. The full menu and bar of Spaulding Steak & Ale is available.  Sponsored by Associates in Family Dentistry, Artstream, Federal Savings Bank, The Law Offices of Carl W. Potvin, and Studley's Flower Gardens

Rockin' Saturdays at The Cafe!   7-10pm
Classic and progressive Rock!  These Saturday night concerts feature local area Rock and Jam bands performing from the stage at The Cafe. These surprisingly talented performers bring their following ... so come join the party!   Sponsored by First City Auto, Bourque's Flooring, TKO Printing, and Sal's Pizza of Somersworth

The Sunday Garden Concerts   4 to 7pm
Blues, Bluegrass, Folk & Americana!  This series has become a popular tradition among music lovers to end the weekend on a Sunday afternoon in an idyllic garden setting. The impressive lineup of regional touring bands brings talent recognized nationally who have performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, National Public Radio’s "Mountain Stage," the famed Philadelphia Folk Festival and other widely acclaimed venues across the country. These concerts are family affairs in an idyllic garden setting where people can choose to sit in the enclosed 'beer garden' with tables, or bring their own lawn blankets or chairs and enjoy the concert up close.    Sponsored by Metrocast, Spence & Mattews Insurance,  The Kid's Dentist, Rochester Sports Center, and Sebastian Septic Services

Upcoming Shows ...

 Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn
6-9 pm

Fri, July 30   Barry & Susan Young
A new twist to traditional song with harmonica and guitar
http://virb.com/barryarvinyoungsolo

Fri, Aug.6   Ken Veno
Acoustic Jam

Fri, Aug. 13   George Donatello
Refreshing mix of music

Fri, Aug. 20   Art & Jeff Nickless
Favorite Country and Rock Covers

Fri, Aug. 27   Presentense
Sweet, operatic vocals and uplifting guitar.
http://www.myspace.com/presentensemusic

Fri, Sept. 9   Bob Cangello
A good time favorite with a fun, happy-hour blend

Fri, Sept. 17   George Donetello
Refreshing mix of music

Fri, Sept. 24   Brian Munger
Acoustic folk mix
http://www.myspace.com/brianmungerproject

Rockin' Saturdays at The Cafe 
7 - 10 pm

Sat., July 31   Dead Ahead
The sound & music of The Greatful Dead
http://sites.google.com/site/deadaheadnh

Sat., Aug. 7   Nippin' the Nub
Experimental Progressive Rock
http://www.myspace.com/site/deadaheadnh 

Sat., Aug. 14   Dekoto
Fantastic mix of rock
http://dekoto.net

Sat., Aug. 21   Yankee Jack
Country Music Hall of Famer
http://www.yankeejack.com

Sat., Aug. 28   George Brown Band
American Funk Blend
http://www.myspace.com/georgebrownmusic

Sat., Sept. 11   Nippin the Nub
Experimental Progressive Rock
http://www.myspace.com/nipthenub  

Sat., Sept. 18   Six Feet Over
Classic yet refreshing Rock n' Roll!
http://www.myspace.com/sixfeetovermusic

Sat., Sept. 25   George Brown Band
American Funk Blend
http://www.myspace.com/georgebrownmusic

The Sunday Garden Concerts
4 - 7 pm

Sun., Aug. 1   The Amorphous Band
(note: Charlie Strater will not be playing)

A fabulous blend of jazz, funk, soul, and rock
http://www.amorphousmusic.com

Sun., Aug. 8   Elsa Cross Band 
Roots and Rockabilly
http://www.elsacross.com

Sun., Aug. 15   Truffle
Dave Gerard packs 20 years of music in a melting pot!
http://www.gerardtruffle.com

Sun., Aug. 22   Hank& Dixie & the Knotty Pine Boys
Fantastic  blend of Country Western
http://www.joyscream.com

Sun., Aug 29   Sweet Wednesday
Singing Storytellers that'll make you laugh and cry
http://sweetwednesday.com

Sun., Sept. 12   Hey Mama
Sexy roots swagger with populist fire
http://heymamamusic.com/fr_news.cfm

Sun., Sept 19   Taylor River Band
Fast playing, harmonious Bluegrass
http://taylorriverband.com/index.html

Sun., Sept. 26   Kate Redgate
Acoustic driven blues, folk, country & rock
http://www.myspace.com/kateredgate

 

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