Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary The American Buffalo), and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA, Acadia National Park, White Mountain National Forest, Isle Royale National Park, Harvard University, Middlebury College, the New England National Scenic Trail, the Schmidt Ocean Institute, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, the Connecticut River Museum, and the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology.

Ben’s music has been called “beautiful and fascinating” (The Maine Edge), “deeply impressive” (Independent Clauses), and “immediately evocative and fully arresting… brim[ming] with technical mastery and emotional capital” (Seven Days). Yankee Magazine calls his music “quintessentially American, omnivorous, and democratic,” and Sound of Boston has described him as “an expert at painting sonic portraits of curious, unexpected places.” His latest album, Topograph, a collection of sixteen new pieces inspired by land-shaping processes around the country, was released in January 2026.

🎶 Sunday Chill at Vinegar Hill 🎶

Our free summer concert series is back! Join us every Sunday from June 28 to August 30, 2–5pm, for live music, great vibes, and garden-side relaxation at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel, ME — weather permitting.

What to expect at our weekly events:

• Free live music starting at 2pm, featuring talented local musicians
• Delicious eats from a rotating local food truck
• Outdoor bar with a wide range of cocktail selections
• Fully furnished garden patio space
• On-site parking available

Other things to know:

• This event is ALL-AGES!
• Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.
• Seating is limited — feel free to bring your own camp or beach chair. (Picnic blankets welcome in the front lawn area only).
• This is a fully outdoor event. 🌧️ Weather note: Please check our website, Facebook and Instagram for any updates or cancellations due to weather.
• No outside food or drink, please.
• Live music takes place in our garden patio.

Come relax, sip, snack, and soak up the sounds of summer — every Sunday at the Hill!

💬 Questions? We’re happy to help — just send us a note at info@vinhillmusic.com!

Please note: Food truck vendors operate independently and are responsible for their own attendance and service hours. Vendor schedules are subject to change without notice. We will do our best to communicate any changes as soon as possible.