Looking back on the list of shows we hosted in 2015 we can't help but be amazed by the level of artistry that has passed through our community in the last 12 months. Two genuine international stars along with a stellar lineup of musicians that can only be described as incredible - big sounds in small towns indeed.

The ever amazing Anais Mitchell started the year for us in January. I can't think of an artist who has been as consistently brilliant in the last few years. Her trio of releases "Hadestown", "Young Man in American" and "xo" are consistently beautiful and amazing. She stands alongside a handful of others as the best songwriters working today. Here she is with Ben Davis doing our request of "Flowers" from "Hadestown". So surreal to see Anais, with her tattoo of Eurydice on her arm in front of the original woodcut of the album art by Peter Nevins on the wall.

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In February Jeremy Quentin (Small Houses) came to town. I suppose the winter months lead us into contemplative songwriters and Jeremy really brings a poets voice to the stage.

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Jeremy was joined by the effervescent Sophie Lane who at age 14 has without a doubt an amazing future in front of her. Here she is scoring big Billsville points my covering Pearl and the Beard's "Voice In My Throat."
e was joined by the effervescent Sophie Lane who at age 14 has without a doubt an amazing future in front of her. 

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In April, Heather Maloney stopped by with her brand new band. Heather's popularity is soaring as her strong stage presence and clear exuberance wash over audiences who come to see her play. 

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At the end of April we hosted Upstate Rubdown in what would prove to be their first of three shows with us during the year. Why? Unbridled fun and joy on stage is why. It's hard to think of another band that is as immediately likable as these folks. 

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Haunt the House joined us in May as one of their last shows before an appearance on the Newport Folk Festival stage. Will Houlihan brings a spirituality and passion to his music that's palpable. 

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Grace Potter - June 21st

Arc Iris - August 1st

Parsonsfield - August 29th

Spirit Family Reunion, Upstate Rubdown, Horse Eyed Men - Sept 12th

Lissie - Oct 2nd & Oct 3rd

Upstate Rubdown - November 13th

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HONEYHONEY - November 14th