Come early and enjoy food and drinks in our outdoor garden starting at 6PM!
The night’s food truck is: Terra Firma
Get ready for an electrifying night of funk and groove at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre on Thursday, May, 22nd 2025!
Foreside Funk, based in Kittery, Maine, is a multigenerational 10-piece band delivering an electrifying fusion of classic and modern funk with a touch of jazz. Featuring a powerhouse horn section, a dynamic rhythm team, and innovative arrangements, their performances are packed with high-energy grooves that keep audiences moving from start to finish. Known for sold-out shows and unforgettable live experiences, Foreside Funk is more than just a band—it’s a collaborative force of seasoned professionals and emerging talent, each bringing a unique voice to the stage.
This special performance introduces new band members and a meticulously curated setlist, featuring music from Soulive, The Huntertones, Bernard Purdie, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Herbie Hancock, Cory Wong, Fred Wesley, Lettuce, and Dumpstaphunk—plus original compositions by Scott Solsky and Justin Leach. Expect deep grooves, tight horn lines, and the kind of musical energy that makes every Foreside Funk show an unforgettable experience.
The Band:
- Andrew Morrissey, drums
- Anthony Gallo, percussion, vocals
- Christian Perron, keyboard
- Gary Lorusso, trumpet
- Greg Mostovoy, saxophones & flute
- Justin Leach, trombone
- Matthew Lavine, bass, vocals
- Scott Solorsky, guitar
- Stefan Vittori, saxophones
- Will Cicola, saxophones & flute
Show Opener: Soulcolour
Soulcolour is a Portsmouth, NH-based duo that carries on the time-honored tradition of writing and performing original pop acoustic music. Nieshira’s powerful, multi-genre vocals combined with Will’s smooth acoustic stylings create original compositions infused with a distinct, soulful vibe. The Soulcolour sound. Soulcolour started in fall 2021 and has since played over 100 shows at various venues up and down the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast including the Press Room, Word Barn, Kittery Dance Hall, Blue Portland and The Brook Casino.
Nieshira and Will met more than 7 years ago when Will would frequent a local restaurant where Nieshira managed the front of the house. They would talk about music and discussed putting something together, but never really followed up on it. They lost touch for years during the COVID pandemic until the spring of 2021 when a then undiscovered mutual friend was looking for a vocalist and guitarist to perform some songs for an event and “introduced” Nieshira and Will to each other. Soulcolour was born that day with the purpose of bringing their music to the universe. Some things are just meant to be…
Nieshira and Will also have an extensive catalog of cover songs spanning rock, r&b, country and soul that they perform at smaller venues and private events all over the Seacoast.
What does “General Admission” mean?
For General Admission events, all theater seats are removed from the floor to create an open space, with cocktail tables and barstools added for a more relaxed atmosphere. The number of tables and stools varies depending on the show and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Theater seating in the balcony will remain in place and is also first come, first serve. Please contact info@vinhillmusic.com for any accessibility accommodations.
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.