MEET THE VINEGAR HILL TEAM

    Emily Haranas, Managing Partner

    emily@vinhillmusic.com

    Emily, who grew up in the high deserts of New Mexico, inherited her love of music from her parents (one of the most enduring memories of her childhood is arriving home to find her dad listening to music so loud it made the windows in their house shake).  When her dad died in 2010, Emily also inherited his extensive record collection, which she and her husband Pete add to on a weekly basis. Vinegar Hill is Emily taking a chance on a dream with beloved friends in a place that she knows her dad would have loved. When she’s not working on helping Vinegar Hill grow to meet its potential, Emily spends time with her two daughters, Ella and Nia, teaches barre classes, attends as many live music performances as she can fit into her chaotic schedule, and tries to figure out how to utilize her newly-minted MA in Mindfulness.

    Peter Haranas, Partner

    Pete is Emily’s favorite assistant.  When he’s not lending a helping hand, he prefers to spend his time watching the Celtics, going to sparsely attended concerts, and discussing, in great detail, matters of no consequence.

    Craig Cameron, Partner

    From cranking vinyl on a Big Bird record player while wearing footie pajamas, to receiving his first guitar as a gift, to seeing hundreds of live concerts all over the world, to performing music at venues all over New England, Craig’s love affair with music has reverberated throughout his life.  He is honored to be working alongside his fiance and partner Michele (who he first met in a music venue!), and his lifelong friends Emily and Peter, as stewards of the experiences created here at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.  He can be found at Vinegar Hill most days, usually trying to do too many things at once, and happily spending time with his family.  

    Michele Bundy, Partner

    Kennebunkport native Michele Bundy returned home in 2015 to start her own business, The Fifth Om.  As Founder and Director of a holistic day spa in downtown Kennebunk, creating unique and fulfilling experiences is a central part of her calling in life. She brings her aesthetic expertise to the leadership team at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.  Michele is no stranger to musical performance – she played trumpet and trombone throughout her time in RSU 21 until graduating from KHS.  She is currently considering Craig‘s offer to form a family band with their two children, Mason and Eve.  

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    Jeff Beam, Talent Buyer

    booking@vinhillmusic.com

    Jeff Beam brings nearly 7 years of booking and venue experience from his time at One Longfellow Square in Portland, where he served first as programming director and venue manager and finally as executive director.
     
    Jeff is passionate about curating a live music programming schedule and helping to deliver an exemplary venue and concert experience for all parties involved: “When you work at a music venue, your job is to foster an environment where you can help create positive and memorable experiences for everybody present. There’s nothing better than watching happy patrons leave the venue positively glowing after hearing their favorite artist, or after discovering their new favorite artist. We want musicians to be eager to return and to tell their fellow artist friends about the great experience they had at Vinegar Hill. Every show is a new opportunity for us to achieve these goals, and we aim to succeed each and every night.”
     
    When he’s not at Vinegar Hill, Jeff can be found performing or recording music, or hanging at home with his cat, Wilma. Jeff prefers to live by his favorite motto: Trust the Process

    Cassy Collins, Show Manager

    cassy@vinhillmusic.com

    Cassy Collins has spent a good part of her career around live music. After double majoring in Business and Fine Arts at Franklin Pierce University, she hit the road, traveling around the country and working at some pretty big musical events. She eventually traded life on the road for life in Maine, settling here in 2016.

    Cassy loves live music, traveling, and finding her next adventure. When she’s not at the barn, she’s probably hanging out with her cat, Bobo, who she will happily tell you all about.

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    Sophie Raskin, Guest Services and Box Office Coordinator

    sophie@vinhillmusic.com

    Sophie Raskin is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and came to Maine after graduating from the University of Vermont, where she majored in Music Business and Technology. After working in recording studios and venues, she eventually landed in Portland and became a part of the local music scene.

    When she’s not at Vinegar Hill, you can probably find Sophie at a show, working one, working on her music zine Backline, or playing music herself. Basically, music takes up a good chunk of her time, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

    Jack Murray, Technical Director

    Jack Murray, with his company Ocean AVL, was entrusted with the audio, video, and lighting installation during Vinegar Hill Music Theatre’s inception back in 2016, and he has been with us ever since.  As the Technical Director, Jack is tasked with ensuring that all systems are running smoothly and that the artists’ equipment needs are taken care of, both prior to their arrival and during their on-stage performances.  A Maine native and resident of Portland, Jack has been a part of the Southern Maine music scene for two decades.  While he enjoys the fast-paced environment that operating an entertainment production company entails, he’s most happy behind the audio console mixing shows at Vinegar Hill.