Here are 4 summer concert series in and around Gorham
Music lovers gather at the gazebo in Gorham several years ago. (File)
Now that summer has officially arrived, southern Mainers are looking to fill their evenings with fresh air, sunshine and community. One easy activity is attending a free outdoor concert. The music industry is dominated by streaming services tailored to our preexisting tastes, and these events are a great way to diversify your musical diet and discover some local artists face-to-face.
Here are four spots near Gorham with offerings.
Gorham Summer Concerts in the Gazebo
From a large jazz band to two different husband-and-wife duos, Gorham is bringing a range of crowd-pleasing tunes to the gazebo on the Municipal Center lawn at 75 South St. this summer. On Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., visitors can bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to see a show. If it rains, the performance will move inside to Shaw Gym.
- June 23: Saco River Jazz Band
- June 30: Two Morrow’s & a Mike
- July 7: Hot Damn Duo
- July 14: The High Spirits
- July 21: “Quiet” Riot Act
- July 18: jc & the ACES
- Aug. 4: 2 for Jackson
Standish Summer Concert Series
The mix of acoustics, classic rock, country and blues offered in Standish this summer are a great way to enjoy your Wednesdays. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., musicians and listeners will gather at the Village Park Gazebo at the corner of the intersection of Routes 11 and 113.
- July 8: Preston & Curry
- July 15: Onward 4
- July 22: Hot Damn Duo
- July 29: North River Music
- Aug. 5: No Agenda
- Aug. 12: Delta Knights
Vallée Square Concert Series in Westbrook
Vallée Square will be closed to traffic for part of the summer, making way for a stage to take over the street. Set up beside the city’s River Walk with a view of its waterfalls, free live music on Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. will be accompanied by a bar with drinks for purchase. The lineup this summer is mostly tribute bands, offering a throwback experience.
- July 9: Andi Fawcett – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton Show
- July 16: Running Down a Dream – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute
- July 23: Special guest to be announced
- July 30: Say You Love Me – Fleetwood Mac tribute
- Aug. 6: Motor Booty Affair
- Aug. 13: Masterstroke: The Ultimate Queen Experience
- Aug. 20: ’80s Night With Jetport FM and Stolen Mojo
Scarborough Concerts in the Park
For a more relaxed Thursday scene, check out the lineup at Scarborough’s Memorial Park. At 6:30 p.m. each week, musicians will play either outside by the gazebo or in the Scarborough High School theater if it rains. Visitors can park in the high school parking lot and take the concert shuttle down to the music. Local food trucks will offer dinner and snacks.
- June 25: Motor Booty Affair
- July 2: U.S. Army Band
- July 9: Delta Knights
- July 16: Stolen Mojo
- July 23: Don Campbell
- July 30: Under the Covers
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Madeleine is a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish. She started her journalism career in Vermont, where she reported for Seven Days and served as the editor-in-chief of Middlebury College's. More by Madeleine Kaptein
