Come early and enjoy food and drinks in our outdoor garden starting at 6PM!

The night’s food truck is: Maine Diner on the Go

What began as a way for some friends in the Maine music community to get together and play music during the Covid pandemic, eventually grew into one of Maine’s favorite good-time Grateful Dead tribute bands. Made up of four of Maine’s own seasoned and talented musicians who hail from different parts of the state: Rodney Sturdee (Lazy Lightning) on guitar and vocals, James Taylor (Primal Soup, Eclipse) on bass, Kale Churchill (Bandwich, Hambone) on keyboards, and Ryan Benoit (Coyote Island, Bandwich) on drums, Down East Dead attributes their sound to the Brent Mydland years of the Dead with whole-hearted energy, love, and enthusiasm. But it doesn’t stop there. DED ventures into all spectrums of the Dead’s catalogue and beyond. Every show brings authentic Americana vibes that feel like the closest thing to being on tour.

What does “General Admission” mean?

This is a General Admission event, which typically means all theater seats are removed from the floor to create an open, flexible space, with cocktail tables and barstools added for a more relaxed atmosphere. For this performance, floor seating may or may not be removed — the final setup will depend on audience size and production logistics. Theater seating in the balcony will remain in place and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you require a seat or need accessibility accommodations, just let us know — we’re happy to help. You can reach us at info@vinhillmusic.com.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.