Atlanta-based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer for his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that “his feral blues guitar and non-stop gigging have sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge … his eloquence dazzles … he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and […]

The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, will appear at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 2, along with musician Matt Nakoa. Now celebrating six decades of touring, Rush has been thrilling audiences with hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” “Remember Song,” “Urge for Going” and “Merrimack County.” […]

Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel is no stranger to iconic stages, from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. On Wednesday, July 23, this virtuoso arrives to perform in the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Emmanuel has a Grammy Award, multiple ARIA Awards and countless accolades, but nothing means more to […]

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. The band will take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation […]

Three masters of Celtic tradition will grace the Boothbay Harbor Opera House stage as the trio Kalos at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 — Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, background vocals), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, keyboards, background vocals). Inspired by maritime traditions of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Cape Breton and Québec, […]