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If you haven't yet, you've got to check out the archive they are compiling on MyFOXMaine.com of musicians that have perfomed on the Fox Morning News.  You can find it all here:

http://www.myfoxmaine.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail
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My favorite group so far has been Dominc and the Lucid.  What do you folks think?

The 31st Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival

In Sidney, Maine August 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2008

Exit #120 off I-95 - Route 104 South (200 yd.)

When:

August 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2008

Gates opens 7:00 AM August 19th, 2008

 

Where:

Silver Spur Riding Club - Sidney, Maine

 

Presented by:

Blistered Fingers Productions Inc.

 

Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! This Bluegrass Festival takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World converging in Sidney to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies. This event will feature many National and Local bands from all over the world. Our Blistered Fingers festival has something for all ages. Music happens every June and August since 1991. Buses, RV's, Campers, Tents, Day Attendees and 4 days of entertainment. Come early and stay after! Don't just hear about it experience it!! Check the Web Site for more information and to see what's happening. Plenty of new photos!!

www.blisteredfingers.com

 

Performers:

Dale Ann Bradley ~ (KY) ~ Sat.
Goldwing Express ~ (OK) ~ Thur., Fri.
Borderline Bluegrass Band ~ (ME) Fri., Sun.
Bluegrass Diamonds ~ (NB) ~ Fri., Sat.
IIIrd Generation ~ (OK) ~ Sat., Sun.
Acoustic Blue ~ (MA) ~ Fri., Sat., Sun.
The LaClaires ~ (ME) ~ Sun.
Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection ~ (ME) ~ Sat.
Cross Over ~ (CT) ~ Fri., Sat.
Blue Around The Edges ~ (RI) ~ Thur.
The Adrians ~ (ME) ~ Thur., Fri.
Robinson Gospel Sing & Jam ~ (MA) ~ Sun

Blistered Fingers ~ (ME) ~ Thur., Fri.

 

Prices per person:

Tickets available at Gate:

All four days with FREE camping~$60

Children 12 and under Free with Adult

Thursday only ~$10

Friday only~$25 after 5:00 PM~$15

Saturday only~$25 after 5:00 PM~$15

Sunday only~$10

Dogs ~ $10

 

For more Info:

Sandy Cormier

(207) 873-6539

blist-f@blisteredfingers.com

 www.blisteredfingers.com
www.myspace.com/blisteredf
 www.youtube.com/blistf

Check out some cool "Bootleg" videos from the Alive at Five Concert series at Portland's Monument Square right here on MyFOXMaine.com. And there's still time to check out the great free live music in person.
 
Here are the last two weeks artists:

July 31 - Trumystic (Roots/Reggae) w/ Sly-Chi

August 7 - The Brew (Jam Rock) w/ Roy Davis & The Dregs

We hope to see you out there!

Alive at Five FREE Concert Series

Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, Rain or Shine!

5-8pm in Monument Square

(corner of Congress and Preble Streets )

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July 10 - Pete Kilpatrick & As Fast As (Pop/Rock)

July 17 - Danielia Cotton (Blues/Rock) w/ Darien Brahms

July 24 - Bio Ritmo (Salsa/Latin) w/ Grupo Esperanza

July 31 - Trumystic (Roots/Reggae) w/ Sly-Chi

August 7 - The Brew (Jam Rock) w/ Roy Davis & The Dregs

"The 30th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival"

June 19, 20, 21, & 22 at The Silver Spur Riding Club - Sidney, Maine

Gates opens 7:00 AM June 17th

Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! This Bluegrass Festival takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World converging in Sidney to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies. This event will feature many National and Local bands from all over the world. Our Blistered Fingers festival has something for all ages. Music happens every June and August since 1991. Buses, RV's, Campers, Tents, Day Attendees and 4 days of entertainment. Come early and stay after! Don't just hear about it experience it!! Check the Web Site for more information and to see what's happening.

www.blisteredfingers.com

Performers:

The Lewis Family ~ (GA) ~ Sat.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper ~ (IN) ~ Fri.
The Moron Brothers ~ (KY) ~ Fri., Sat.
Bluegrass Diamonds ~ (NB) ~ Fri., Sat.
White Mountain Bluegrass ~ (NH) ~ Sat., Sun.
Acoustic Blue ~ (MA) ~ Thur., Fri., Sat.
Smokey Greene ~ (NY) ~ Sat., Sun.

Wilf Clark & Misty Mountaineers ~ (ME) ~ Fri.
The Muellers ~ (ME) ~ Thur., Sun.
Aroostook County Bluegrass ~ (ME) ~ Sun.
The Hemingway Brothers ~ (ME) ~ Thur.
Robinson Gospel Sing & Jam ~ (MA) ~ Sun.
Blistered Fingers ~ (ME) ~ Thur., Sat.




Prices per person:

Tickets available at Gate:

All four days with FREE camping~$60

Children 12 and under Free with Adult

Thursday only ~$10

Friday only~$25 after 5:00 PM~$15

Saturday only~$25 after 5:00 PM~$15

Sunday only~$10

Dogs ~ $10

Just received this, thought I'd pass it along:

PINE TREE CMA ANNUAL COMPETITION AND TALENT SEARCH
 
The Pine Tree State Country Music Assoc. is now accepting entry forms for the 2008 annual competition and talent search We have many categories that  artists may enter in several age groups (junior, adult, senior, super seniors). Categories include vocalists, bands, instrumentalists, duets, gospel, bluegrass, folk, solo artists, songwriters, recordings  and more.  This competition is held each year and winners are announced and receive trophy on our Award Show.

Artists are judged by judges who all are  part of the music industry. The dates for competition are: March 30th at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls for live music and on April 5th at the York County Veterans Club in Biddeford for  singers using tracks. Entry forms and rules can be printed out from our website www.ptscountrymusicassoc.org or u can call Joan Cole 490-1232  (joancole@metrocast.net), Mary Hamilton 247-4611, Gary Moffett 637-2344 or Ken Wentworth  at 942-3264.

I was just sitting in the office with my co-workers and we were discussing Christmas songs and some of our most and least favorites. Here's my best and worst. Feel free to add yours.

The Worst:

A Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney (This has to be THE most annoying song ever created. I actually get physically shakey and want to strangle someone when this one comes on.)

Runner Up For Worst:

Grandma got runover by a reindeer (I've never understood the appeal of this heartless song. When I was a kid, this song really bothered me.)


The Best:
O Holy Night (Just about any version will do. I'm not super duper religious but this is hands down one of the most powerful songs ever written. Gets me every time.)

Runner Up For Best:
Happy Xmas (War is Over) - Just a beautiful sentiment that seems all too appropriate when celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace.


Happy Holidays everyone!

-Barry

Portland's most famous Deathpunk Quartet Covered in Bees new album Portland Death Punk #2:  Louder Than Fire is in stores NOW! 

MyFOXMaine.com had a pre-release listening party for the new album and it was the only place fans could hear the release before it came out.  For those that missed it, or just want to hear it one more time before they head out to their local record shop to pick up a copy and support the local arts, the album is still up and available to listen to right here.

t looks like they've got a big show coming up on New Years at Geno's Rock Club with Mink Wilde and another band featured on MyFOXMaine called Meantone.  Join me, wont you?

ROCK!

Portland's underground scene has been buzzing about Meantone. MyFOXMaine.com has 7 tracks off their new album "Original Graveyard Blues." Check it out here. If you like what you hear and want to pick up their album or just read more about this unique local band make sure you check out their MySpace page as well.

If you've got a band and want to get in on this cool feature of MyFOXMaine.com let us know by sending us a quick email. It's actually set up really well and you can allow people to download or not. It's totally up to you. And while you're at it, why not register a free account on the blogs so we can all stay in contact with each other and flood the music section of this site with all your upcoming events, new releases, if you're in need of a new bass player...

That's right.  Time is almost up for you to enter the "What Happens Next?" Halloween Contest and I gotta tell you, the prize...  HOOOOOEY!!!!  It's a real treasure chest for Horror movie fans.  I got my hands on the box set.  Take a look!

 

Pretty amazing huh?  I see Return of the living Dead... 28 weeks Later... MANHUNTER!  Are you wondering how to get this thing?  Click here and get creative.  Just write up a cool ending to FOX23's video and you've got a shot at the Prize.  I've been told it doesn't have to be all that long either.  But if you snooze you lose.

 

Just a friendly tip for those out there who are asking questions (ahem... JoeRedneck) in their blogs. Unless, of course, you don't really want responses.

Looks like Fox23 is Giving away two DVD sets over on the contest page.  I took a quick snap so you could see for yourself whats up for grabs...

 

"Here's the latest giveaway courtesy of 20th Century FOX - Sci Fi Fantasy from the depths of the Sea to Deep Space on DVD!

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Season 3 Volume 1 & Stargate Atlantis Season Three"

 

That's over 1300 hours of entertainment and all you've got to do for a chance to win is go to the contest page of MyFOXMaine.com!

 

It's ending soon so enter today if you want to win!

 

need i say more.?

Looks like the FOX Morning News has another fine Audio book on CD to give away. Check it out here!

Also of note, starting in September on FOX23 be on the lookout. They'll be many chances to win free DVD's from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

I'll keep you posted!

Hey Bloggers! 

If you haven't already seen the ad on FOX23, I wanted to let all you crazy Simpsons fans know about a cool contest going on at MyFOXMaine.com.  It's called My Simpsons Safari and the prize is Season 10 of the Simpsons on DVD!!!!!  It all starts on the homepage of MyFOXMaine.com so if you want to win, head to the homepage now!