Can you believe it has been a year? Come celebrate with us! Great food, musicians, and more.

Award-winning Maine singer-songwriter Chris Ross, who played for our opening night a year ago, will be back. Chris is a native of Hancock and 2014 winner of the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the New England Music Awards. Known for his cinematic lyrics and sharp humor, Ross’ wit matches his musical talent. “I try my damnedest to make you feel feelings,” he says, “occasionally even pleasant ones.”

Then dance the night away with Sunset Crossroad, playing rock, pop, and country throughout the decades all the way up to today. If it moves you, Sunset Crossroad plays it, and there may be some surprise guests as well.

Inviting all area musicians, storytellers and comedians to join us on our welcoming stage. Whether performing or cheering on, come enjoy a night with great local talent, food and drinks. Sign up in advance at jenn@deerislemusichall.com or in person at 6pm on Thursday. Time slots are 3 songs or 10 minutes total.

Test your knowledge of all things music. A fun-filled night of rounds of trivia, along with side quests, tie breakers and point bumps!

Keynote Speaker: Ryan Fecteau, Maine House Speaker
Kick off the Deer Isle-Stonington Pride Celebration with Deer Isle Music Hall & BBQ and Sunset Crossroad. Everyone is welcome here, whether your finest is feathers and sequins or flannel and carhart. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, put down those sneakers and get out your party clothes and celebrate!

Paddy Mills is an award winning folksinger-songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home. Paddy has been spinning yarns and singing his tunes throughout New England and beyond for more than twenty five years. Having grown up a "wharf rat" in the small fishing village of Owl's Head, his songs are anchored to the imagery, characters, and traditions of that place. 

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Central Maine based band for deadheads, phriends, and music lovers. High energy jams. Loads of fun!

https://www.facebook.com/salmonsmoked

$10 Cover at the Door

An acoustic quartet featuring Cindy Coombs on vocals and guitar, Frank Gotwals on vocals and guitar, David Quinby on bass and Tom Gotwals on trumpet. They combine a repertoire of original songs drawn from experience on and by the sea and unique interpretations of other artists. “Beautiful vocal harmonies and Inventive instrumental accompaniment."

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Alice Anderson grew up in Deer Isle Stonington from birth to 26. A graduate of the Deer Isle Stonington High School class of 2003, she is a recipient of a Bud Carter Memorial Scholarship for vocal lessons. She didn’t like being told what to do so she taught herself guitar and started writing her own songs. She has fronted bands and done solo work from Maine to Texas. She has been compared to early Sheryl Crow, or Liz Phair with more salt. She will never forget her roots. 

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40 Thieves are an authentic and original cosmic train ride through the heart and mind. They are an exciting, professional mix full of gentle harmonies, vivid, poetic lyrics and intricate, percussive guitar playing. Dark & Stormy, Warm & Vibrant, Curious & Revelatory, the shows are an all encompassing mix of their best original songs along with other select works from classic songwriters and traditional numbers which continue to stand the test of time and relevance. 

40 Thieves feature legendary Maine songwriter & troubadour Travis Cyr accompanied by the angelic voice of Laura Bagley. 

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Dance the night away with Sunset Crossroad, playing rock, pop, and country throughout the decades all the way up to today. If it moves you, we play it. Featuring: Jenn Adams, Tony Adams, Jill Larrabee, and Tyler Walker.

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Stonington and Deer Isle musicians bringing you live music with rhythms that will make you tap your feet, move your hips and sing along to your favorite songs.

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The Juke Joint Devils band are an old school blues band playing jump, swing, swamp and rock and roll music mixing music from the 50’s with original songs. With George Stanbuluis on guitar, Sean Bowman on upright bass, Roy Arsenault on drums and Tommy O’Connell on Harmonica - we are looking forward to sharing our rocking dancing with you!!

$10 in Advance/$15 at the Door

The Returnables: reunited after 30 years to make joyful noise. Classic rock, blues, and jams galore!

https://www.facebook.com/ReturnablesBand

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A force to be reckoned with on stage, King Kyote’s fiery live shows prove that pure raw talent combined with real, honest songwriting is still the future of today’s music.

“I like the way he holds his own, his vocal tone and his penmanship”- Snoop Dogg

King Kyote performed live on NBC’s “American Song Contest” and his single “Get Out Alive” was released on Atlantic Records in March of 2022.

King has shared stages with legendary artists, including: Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Rich Robinson (of The Black Crowes), Macy Gray, The Record Company, Molly Tuttle, Lee Brice, Houndmouth, Bombino and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.

https://www.kingkyote.com/

$20 Tickets

Alice Limoges has been singing since before she could walk. Whether performing her poetic songs about love and nature, or shining a light on mental health, Alice Limoges's canon is lit up by her storytelling, unique, soulful voice and sophisticated instrumentals. She has released 6 original albums/EPs, toured festivals and colleges across North America, and even performed on Jon Samson’s Grammy Award winning album.

alicelimoges.com

Amelia Ray is a writer, composer and performer who engages in barrier-breaking storytelling. Her 31-year career has spanned the fields of music, literature, performance art, film and humanitarianism. As a polyglot, Ray has spent decades contemplating how similar concepts are expressed differently linguistically across cultures. This research has permeated her versatile artistic work, which aims to improve understanding and communication between people from different backgrounds. The San Francisco native has performed across the States and Europe, and was selected to appear at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival. Her performances bring to life intricate, rhythmic and emotional musical stories that are full of characters as raw, confused and contradictory as we all are.

https://ameliaray.net/ 

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Ashley Wineland is a natural force and the epitome of country music. She has spent the last 10 years performing concerts at hundreds of fairs, festivals and venues of all sizes, as well as performing the National Anthem at MLB, NFL, NASCAR, and Supercross Championships. In support of her 4th studio album release, Ashley is on a coast to coast tour, bringing her electrifying performances to audiences from California to Maine, and everywhere in between.

$15 Tickets

An acoustic quartet featuring Cindy Coombs on vocals and guitar, Frank Gotwals on vocals and guitar, David Quinby on bass and Tom Gotwals on trumpet. They combine a repertoire of original songs drawn from experience on and by the sea and unique interpretations of other artists. “Beautiful vocal harmonies and Inventive instrumental accompaniment."

Free Event

Modern and classic country music

$10 Cover at the Door

Sunset Crossroad plays rock, pop, and country throughout the decades all the way up to today. If it moves you, we play it. Featuring: Anthony Adams, Jenn Adams, Tony Adams, Jill Larrabee, and Tyler Walker.

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Pete Kilpatrick is a Portland, Maine based singer-songwriter known for his soulful blend of folk, rock, and Americana. His distinct voice and acoustic guitar-driven sound have made him a favorite among fans of the indie folk scene. Kilpatrick's career includes several successful album releases and live performances alongside acts like Dave Matthews Band, Guster, Ray Lamontagne and many others. His music has also been featured on over 15 network television shows, including The Office and Parks and Recreation. The dedication to his craft has solidified Pete’s place among contemporary songwriters. 

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Originally formed in 2010, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC, Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass. The band cut their teeth on the road, touring literally non-stop from 2011-2016. Breweries, festivals, bars and thousands of miles of highway have been the proving ground for this group of blue-collar musicians. They are known for their gentlemanly manners and the good natured tail-waggin' that comes naturally to every friendly mutt you know. Wherever they are, it is sure to be a circus and you are surely welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/circusmuttband

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Award-winning Maine singer-songwriter Chris Ross is a native of Hancock and 2014 winner of the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the New England Music Awards. Known for his cinematic lyrics  and sharp humor, Ross’ wit matches his musical talent. “I try my damnedest to make you feel feelings,” he says, “ occasionally even pleasant ones.”

facebook.com/chrisrosssongwriter

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Stonington and Deer Isle musicians bringing you live music with rhythms that will make you tap your feet, move your hips and sing along to your favorite songs.

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Darlin’ Corey features the singing and playing of three accomplished New England musicians from the thriving music scene of Portland, ME. Award winning fiddler and singer Erica Brown on fiddle, guitar, vocals, notable singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman on guitar, vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo and Portland’s favorite bass player Kris Day, who has also toured with legends like Link Wray, Dale Hawkins, Ronnie Dawson and Joe Clay.

Their music is a diverse and unique blend of folk with influences from bluegrass and old time music. Drawing on these threads of North American folk music, their elegant harmonies are the beating heart of their sound, in both their original music and the traditional old time, bluegrass and New England influenced music they regularly showcase. In Darlin’ Corey’s singing and playing, you can feel the many years of dedication to these celebrated musical traditions.

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Bad Daddy’s musical perspective is a geographical brew of Chicago and coastal Maine where he’s a celebrated yacht designer. His style is a gritty, crunchy compression of classic blues and dank, sticky roots rock. That sound anchors the themes in his new record, It’s a Mad, Mad Bad Dad World — including its kickoff single, “Pork Pie Hat.” Shaken together it’s a modern cocktail of feel good, soul-filled tunes that groove and move.

https://www.badaddy.com/

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Cutting his teeth as the house manager at the iconic Saratoga Springs NY listening room Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged “with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling, imagery and a healthy dose of irony.” The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese's lyrical sensibility and unassuming stage presence are reminiscent of early Josh Ritter or John Prine. 

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Ry Cavanaugh has produced, co-produced, performed, and written songs for nine albums by Boston’s Session Americana, the band that he co-founded and continues to manage. A moveable feast, as much a collective and as a band, Session American tours across the United States and Europe with a revolving cast of top-shelf players, centered on a stable core. But organizing, producing, and championing other artists - nurturing all kinds of collaborative work within the Boston scene - has always been the center of Ry Cavanaugh’s artistic life. From producing projects like One Night in Cambridge - an album of emerging artists including Faith Soloway, and Mary Gauthier - to his years with the cult favorite Vinal Avenue String Band (with Kris Delmhorst and Sean Staples), to his seventeen years at the helm of Session Americana, he has always worked in company, contributing songs and connecting players.

Ry Cavanaugh was 22 when his father - a country and honky-tonk singer in the late 1970’s - died of heart failure. In 2019, having reached the age at which his father died, Ry carved out time in the midst of recording and touring with his band Session Americana to cut his first solo album in 20 years. The result, Time For This, is the realization of a long-ripening desire to recover and document the songs his father had written four decades prior. A singular departure for an artist who has made his career within the fabric of community, Time For This shifts the focus squarely on his own voice, offering up stark and intimate renditions of the songs that framed his childhood: resurrected, re-worked, and recorded knee-to-knee with Duke Levine, with Jennifer Kimball adding exceptionally delicate harmonies.

United by their shared love for the funk and a deep connection to soul, River Bottom Funk embarked on a mission to bring their unique sound to the world.  Their journey took them from the smokey bars nestled in the heart of Central Maine to the lively coastal towns filled with hungry for the groove funk fans.   Wherever they play, the Funk swings in rhythm to the catchy little tunes they know, leaving a trail of infectious grooves and swaying bodies in their wake. 

https://www.riverbottomfunk.com/

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The Fishin’ Musician, Burt Leach, and his band, Tidewalker, play all your favorites to dance to from the '60's, '70's and beyond! With Burt Leach on vocals and guitar, Kevin Dodge on bass, Hank Whitsett on guitar, and welcoming Richard Buxton on drums.

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Originally formed in 2010, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC, Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass. The band cut their teeth on the road, touring literally non-stop from 2011-2016. Breweries, festivals, bars and thousands of miles of highway have been the proving ground for this group of blue-collar musicians. They are known for their gentlemanly manners and the good natured tail-waggin' that comes naturally to every friendly mutt you know. Wherever they are, it is sure to be a circus and you are surely welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/circusmuttband

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Don Sarlin began in music in his late teens, touring with Van Morrison, David Bromberg, Mary Travers and others at storied venues including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, SNL and the Isle of Wight Festival.   His songs are likened to screenplays, capturing evocative characters, a plot and a sense of place.  He performs them and exceptional solo guitar instrumentals, and shares fun stories of his thrilling and sometimes terrifying adventures on the road as a kid in the big time. His music can be found at donsarlin.com.

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Originally formed in 2010, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC, Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass. The band cut their teeth on the road, touring literally non-stop from 2011-2016. Breweries, festivals, bars and thousands of miles of highway have been the proving ground for this group of blue-collar musicians. They are known for their gentlemanly manners and the good natured tail-waggin' that comes naturally to every friendly mutt you know. Wherever they are, it is sure to be a circus and you are surely welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/circusmuttband

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Blending ethereal americana and indie folk, Lena Rich is a rising americana artist known for her commanding voice, vivid lyrics, and melodies that stay with you. With songs that celebrate the beauty of the natural world, the depth of human connection, and the magic of moments that stick, Lena gracefully dances between catchy melodies and poignant storytelling, offering an entirely unique sound inspired by roots music traditions. Growing up on the rugged coast of Maine, and now calling Bozeman, Montana home, Lena’s music touches on the beauty of the natural world, the depth of human connection, and the magic of moments that stick. Drawing on her lifelong love of writing, Lena’s songs are thoughtful, clever, and rich with meaning, offering something new with each listen. Having shared the stage with artists such as Anais Mitchell and Antje Duvekot and played festivals such as Red Ants Pants and Ossipee Valley, Lena is making her way as a distinctive singer/songwriter in the americana landscape. Alongside Cabot Metz, whose soaring pedal steel, banjo, and guitar transform their sound into something that feels far beyond that of a duo, the two create a sound that beautifully blends elements of folk music and western influences, offering a fresh take on timeless traditions.

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Cryin’ Out Loud is back for more! COL is a dynamic blues band that has built a loyal following of fans in the North East. Their blend of traditional blues with their innovative and modern original material has made them the band to see in Maine.

https://www.cryinoutloudmusic.com/

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