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Feels like home
Guster, which now boasts a Maine connection of its own, and singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne share the Civic Center stage on Saturday.
[Go Entertainment Weekly, 8/17/2006]

Doreen's Jazz
Dixieland clarinetist Doreen Ketchens and her five-piece jazz band perform at the Saco River Grange Hall in Bar Mills Friday and Saturday nights. A native of New Orleans, Ketchens performs Dixieland, jazz and gospel. Call 929-6472 for tickets. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Aug. 18-19) Where: Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills How much: $15, $12 for students and seniors

Steve Miller Band
In June, Capitol Records released a 30th-anniversary album of Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle." To celebrate the anniversary and the new release, the band is on tour. At the Augusta Civic Center you'll be sure to hear the band's big hits, such as "Rock 'n Me," "Jetliner," "Jungle Love" and "Swingtown," but you'll also hear music from his blues and jazz roots. Guitarist Eric Johnson opens the show. Call 626-2400 for tickets. When: 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18. Where: Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta How much: $40.75 and $50.75

Sister Hazel
Gainesville, Florida rock quintet Sister Hazel heads to Freeport Saturday night. The band is releasing a new album in October, titled "Absolutely." Sister Hazel's 1997 album, "Somewhere More Familiar" is one of the band's most successful albums, including the hit "All For You." The band's songs have been included in the movie soundtracks of "Clay Pigeons," "10 Things I Hate About You" and "The Wedding Planner." When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Discovery Park, L.L. Bean, Route 1, Freeport How much: Free

DaPonte String Quartet
The DaPonte String Quartet closes its summer concert series with guest pianist Veronica Jochum. Jochum has taught at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston for more than 40 years. The concert program includes music composed by Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann. Tickets at the door only. When: 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (Aug. 21-22) Where: Second Congregational Church, River Road, Newcastle Monday; Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport Tuesday How much: $18

Michael Kleinschmidt
Michael Kleinschmidt, the director of music and the organist of Trinity Church in Copley Square in Boston, is the guest organist performing Tuesday as part of the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's summer concert series. Kleinschmidt is a first prize winner in the American Guild of Organists competitions and the Flint International Organ Playing Competition. He will perform works by Bach, Dupre and Saint Saen. Tickets at the door only. When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 Where: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland How much: $10 suggested

Duke Robillard
B.B. King has said that blues guitarist Duke Robillard is "one of the great players." Robillard, the founder of the band Roomful of Blues, has performed with King, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Maria Muldaur and many more. The award-winning musician plays at Chicky's Fine Diner Wednesday night. Blues guitarist and songwriter Jon Shain opens. Shain also will headline his own show at Chicky's on Aug. 24 and will perform at the Big Kahuna Cafe in Bridgton on Aug. 25-26. For tickets to the shows at Chicky's, call 854-9555. When: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23 Where: Chicky's Fine Diner, 3 Bridge St., Westbrook How much: $18

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