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Shawn Colvin won her first GRAMMY award for Best Contemporary Folk Album with her debut album, Steady On, in 1989. She has been a mainstay of the contemporary folk music scene ever since, releasing twelve albums and establishing herself as an enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. Colvin triumphed at the 1998 GRAMMY Awards, winning both Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Sunny Came Home.” Her inspiring and candid memoir, Diamond in the Rough, was published in 2012. Shawn was recently recognized for her career accomplishments when she was honored with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. In September 2019, for the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Colvin will be releasing a newly-recorded, acoustic version of that landmark album.

Special Guest Opener: Daphne Willis

There is something real and raw that emanates from Daphne Willis when she performs. Her songs and her voice convey hope and compassion for others; her lyrics are sincere, compelling and relevant. She has a critical message to relay to others when she speaks and performs to her audiences nationwide.

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After a series of indie record releases, Shawn Mullins’ critical breakthrough came when 1998’s Soul Core album shot him to fame on the strength of its Grammy-nominated No.1 hit, “Lullaby.” His song “Shimmer” was used in promotion of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and was included on the Dawson’s Creek Soundtrack. For its 20th anniversary, Mullins revisited the music on Soul Core, recording two new versions of the album, entitled Soul’s Core Revival, which features brand new arrangements of some of his most popular songs.

Lauren Crosby is a rising folkie/bluesy songstress from Georgetown, Maine. Her unique voice captures the rawness of the oceanic setting in which she grew up in, and her songwriting exemplifies the beauty and hardships of coastal living. At just twenty years old, Lauren's debut self-titled album received national praise for its unique blending of blues, folk, and jazz genres.

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Early show 1PM | Late show 4PM
Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum
Rain date: 10/18/20

The amazing Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road will make your crocodile rock and put the B-B-B-Benny in your Jetsss with their incredible show. So grab your Captain Fantastic and tiny dancer and grow some funk of your own 'cause Saturday night's alright and we’ve got a show for you.
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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum
Rain date: 10/18/20

The amazing Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road will make your crocodile rock and put the B-B-B-Benny in your Jetsss with their incredible show. So grab your Captain Fantastic and tiny dancer and grow some funk of your own 'cause Saturday night's alright and we’ve got a show for you.
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Ticket Prices: $20 + $4 fees
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Live Stream from Blue Note Jazz Club

Grammy Award-winning artist Suzanne Vega will celebrate the release of her new, career-spanning live album, An Evening of New York Songs and Stories (out September 11 via Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl) with a livestream event from New York’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club on October 7 and 8. The first of the two performances will be timed for North American audiences and the second for UK and European fans. The full-band set will feature the album’s New York-centric repertoire, honoring Vega’s long musical relationship with her city.
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Early show 2PM | Late show 5PM
Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

Oshima Brothers’ magnetic sibling sound and contagious joy result from a lifetime of making music together. Raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop. On stage, Sean and Jamie create a surprisingly full sound with dynamic vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion. The brothers live in Maine but are often on the road performing, producing music videos, and dancing.

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

Oshima Brothers’ magnetic sibling sound and contagious joy result from a lifetime of making music together. Raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop. On stage, Sean and Jamie create a surprisingly full sound with dynamic vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion. The brothers live in Maine but are often on the road performing, producing music videos, and dancing.

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

The Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that's influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.

Texas Hill Country Explore Magazine calls them “New England’s wildly eclectic crew of genre rebels.” Bill Copeland Music News says “Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.”

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

The Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that's influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.

Texas Hill Country Explore Magazine calls them “New England’s wildly eclectic crew of genre rebels.” Bill Copeland Music News says “Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.”

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

For 21 years, Bath-born Scott Moreau has been traveling the country, performing in musicals at the best theaters the US has to offer, and for the past 10 years Scott has been performing as Johnny Cash. This CCAC ROCS show will be an opportunity to not only hear Scott faithfully perform the iconic music of Johnny Cash, but also a chance for audience members to hear from this talented performer about his fascinating career, and his time paying tribute to the ‘Man in Black’.
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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

For 21 years, Bath-born Scott Moreau has been traveling the country, performing in musicals at the best theaters the US has to offer, and for the past 10 years Scott has been performing as Johnny Cash. This CCAC ROCS show will be an opportunity to not only hear Scott faithfully perform the iconic music of Johnny Cash, but also a chance for audience members to hear from this talented performer about his fascinating career, and his time paying tribute to the ‘Man in Black’.
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Chocolate Church Arts Center favorites, Schooner Fare, are regarded as the premier performing group of original and traditional maritime songs. Brothers Steve and Chuck Romanoff’s energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. The band also writes and performs topical songs, country ballads, and maritime masterpieces that have made their name synonymous with the “Down East” style. Combining their talents on six and twelve-string guitars and banjos, Schooner Fare’s distinctive vocal and instrumental arrangements have made icons of Maine folk and beyond.

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations bring down the house featuring the music of Etta James and a Motown/Memphis Soul Music mix. The Soul Sensations‘ danceable repertoire, outstanding female singers, a full horn section and unique showmanship make for an unforgettable show that that will knock your socks off! In addition to Etta James, the band covers Soul Classics from Sam and Dave, the Supremes, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, The Staple Singers and The Queen of Soul–Aretha Franklin.

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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

For 21 years, Bath-born Scott Moreau has been traveling the country, performing in musicals at the best theaters the US has to offer, and for the past 10 years Scott has been performing as Johnny Cash. This CCAC ROCS show will be an opportunity to not only hear Scott faithfully perform the iconic music of Johnny Cash, but also a chance for audience members to hear from this talented performer about his fascinating career, and his time paying tribute to the ‘Man in Black’.
Sponsored by Maine Street Design Co., MSDCo Shop, and MSDCo Hardware

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Ticket Prices: $25 advance sale only
3pm (Early) and 6pm (Late) shows
Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

For 21 years, Bath-born Scott Moreau has been traveling the country, performing in musicals at the best theaters the US has to offer, and for the past 10 years Scott has been performing as Johnny Cash. This CCAC ROCS show will be an opportunity to not only hear Scott faithfully perform the iconic music of Johnny Cash, but also a chance for audience members to hear from this talented performer about his fascinating career, and his time paying tribute to the ‘Man in Black’.
Sponsored by Maine Street Design Co., MSDCo Shop, and MSDCo Hardware

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Outdoor Event at Private Residence in Topsham*

Hailing from an island in Maine, Lauren Crosby’s music is a pure creative expression of the North Atlantic. With hints of smoke and salt, her voice is deeply captivating, yet light with wit and life. A lobsterman’s daughter let loose in the modern world, Lauren’s old soul lends itself to the surrealism of her surroundings and everyday happenings. Her style is a unique one to categorize. As a self taught guitarist and singer, she enjoys blending classic rock, lyric-y folk, and vintage western
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Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

This performance will be with the fantastic and talented multi-instrumentalist Heather Pierson. Pierson is a nationally touring pianist, singer/songwriter and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases, both solo and in ensemble, delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and poignant folk. She is best known for her virtuosity at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, and her songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, and a desire to share from the heart. Heather’s twelfth CD, Lines and Spaces, was released on November 15, 2019 and is a multi-genre tour de force. In 2018, she and fellow singer/songwriter Bernice Martin released a songbook and companion CD, Heart Songs & Circle Songs, which has found its way into the repertoire of church, community, and hospice choirs all over the world. Check in begins 30 minutes before the show. Check in will happen when you first arrive while you are still in your car.

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Ticket Prices: $18 advance sale only
3pm (Early) and 6pm (Late) shows
Outdoor Event at the Maine Maritime Museum

This performance will be with the fantastic and talented multi-instrumentalist Heather Pierson. Pierson is a nationally touring pianist, singer/songwriter and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases, both solo and in ensemble, delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and poignant folk. She is best known for her virtuosity at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, and her songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, and a desire to share from the heart. Heather’s twelfth CD, Lines and Spaces, was released on November 15, 2019 and is a multi-genre tour de force. In 2018, she and fellow singer/songwriter Bernice Martin released a songbook and companion CD, Heart Songs & Circle Songs, which has found its way into the repertoire of church, community, and hospice choirs all over the world. Check in begins 30 minutes before the show. Check in will happen when you first arrive while you are still in your car.

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Outdoor Event at Private Residence*

Maine singer/songwriter Jud Caswell has got a keen eye for detail, a head full of far-away, and a heart full of home. In 2006 he burst on the national scene, winning the legendary Kerrville New Folk competition. His songs have been taught at Berklee, recorded by Judy Collins, and named “#4 Song of the Decade” by New York’s WFUV. Jud left the road to raise a family where his own roots go deep. He draws inspiration from the land like Mary Oliver, pushing gently into the specific until it unfolds into the universal. He paints his landscapes like Wyeth, with a reverence for humble beauty. And with a voice fresh as water over granite and soft as a pine needle bed, he wields his instruments with the matter-of fact deftness of an old woodsman with an axe.

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Ticket Prices: $24 advance sale only
Outdoor Event at Private Residence in Woolwich*

Put away that lawn mower. Leave the peas in the pods. Drop the volleyball and move away from the net. Let‘s have some fun. Join Bath‘s very own Johnny Ater and friends in a safe and comfortable outdoor environment! These comedians are exactly what the doctor ordered as they add humor and satire to your ‘summ-ah’. Come and join us while we celebrate the season with what we all need most, a dose of laughter.

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Ticket Prices: $10–$15/Child

Thanks to a generous grant from The Maine Community Foundation, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is proud to offer our brand new childcare program: Parents' Night Out! For a very reasonable cost, we will offer professional childcare (with an emphasis on fun arts activities) during our concerts. The idea is simple: You come to a show and have a great time, while we take care of the little ones and provide them with fun, educational arts opportunities in the Annex! Once the show is over, stop by the Annex to pick them up.

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Ticket Prices: $32 Advance/$37 Door

Decades before indie labels were the norm, and years before women had any real access to the industry, Cris Williamson was busy changing the face of popular music. In 1975, the twenty-something former schoolteacher recorded The Changer and the Changed, for her brainchild, Olivia Records, the first woman-owned woman-focused record company. Her music and voice quickly became an essential part of the soundtrack of a movement, and was the cornerstone of what would become known as “women’s music,” music created, performed, and marketed specifically for and by women. Today, that recording, The Changer and the Changed, remains one of the best-selling independent releases of all time. 

 For Cris, the music became the vehicle for something larger. Her lyrics appear on a regular basis in books and thesis papers. Her albums are part of the curriculum for women's studies courses, and thousands of people who may not even know her name join their voices in “Song of the Soul” around campfires and places of worship. She is embraced by women. She is sampled in hip-hop. Her music is used by midwives welcoming life into the world, while hospice choirs sing her songs in tender sacred escort. “She is often considered a treasure, passed hand-to-hand, person-to-person,” says the Boston Phoenix, “Williamson is a heroic character whose tireless activism continues.” 

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Ticket Prices: $35 Advance/$40 Door

Joan Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the great voices of her generation— both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. A multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, the soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples, to name a few.

Counting such legendary artists as Etta James and Ray Charles as influences, Osborne has released several acclaimed albums and continues to tour extensively in various configurations—with her own band, as Joan Osborne's Soul Revue, and as an acoustic duo and trio. In 2003, Osborne joined forces with the surviving members of The Grateful Dead when they regrouped to tour as The Dead. In addition to her own solo shows and frequent guest appearances, Osborne currently also tours as a member of the rock/soul supergroup Trigger Hippy, founded by Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman and built from each musician's shared love of R&B and soul.

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Ticket Prices: $10–$15/Child

Thanks to a generous grant from The Maine Community Foundation, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is proud to offer our brand new childcare program: Parents' Night Out! For a very reasonable cost, we will offer professional childcare (with an emphasis on fun arts activities) during our concerts. The idea is simple: You come to a show and have a great time, while we take care of the little ones and provide them with fun, educational arts opportunities in the Annex! Once the show is over, stop by the Annex to pick them up.

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Ticket Prices: $12 Advance/$15 Door

Called “a master of free verse” in the Boston Globe, Peter Gallway has released more than twenty-five albums on Warner/Reprise and various independent labels. A founding member of The Fifth Avenue Band, Peter's albums have spanned styles from ‘60’s rock and roll, to “jazzy folk”, to atmospheric Americana. With his return to Maine in 2018, the resurgence of The Real Band has been unstoppable! The Real Band is Peter Gallway on vocals and guitar, Mark Wainer on lead guitar and Andre Re on vocals and percussion.

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Ticket Prices: $17 Advance/$20 Door

A classic rock extravaganza! After playing massively popular shows at our Summer Waterfront Concert Series in 2019, two of Maine’s best tribute bands will team up for a double-header performance on our mainstage. The first set will feature Runnin’ Down A Dream playing the music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. They will be followed by Crystal Vision, who will perform the classic songs of the iconic Fleetwood Mac. This is the closest you’ll get to seeing both legendary bands on one stage!

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