FORESIDE FUNK

Foreside Funk live at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

Get ready for an electrifying night of funk and groove at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre on Friday, July 31st.

A Seacoast funk collective delivering deep grooves, bold horns, and modern soul. Based on the Seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire, Foreside Funk is a multigenerational band bringing together seasoned musicians with a shared passion for groove-driven music and high-energy live performance.

Built around a powerful horn section and a tight rhythm section, the band blends classic funk traditions with jazz, soul, and modern influences. Their performances move from hard-grooving funk to soulful ballads and jazz-infused arrangements, giving every show its own character.

Foreside Funk draws inspiration from artists such as Fred Wesley, Bernard Purdie, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Ray Charles, Freddie Hubbard, David Sanborn, and The Crusaders, alongside modern funk innovators like Lettuce, Trombone Shorty, The Motet, and Maceo Parker.

Whether performing in concert venues, festivals, or intimate clubs, Foreside Funk brings a vibrant stage presence rooted in musicianship, groove, and the spirit of great live bands.

 

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. 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.

 

TRICKY BRITCHES

tricky britches live at vinegar hill music theatre in arundel maine

Come see Tricky Britches LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre on October 10th!

Tricky Britches formed in 2009, when friends in Portland, Maine, took their fiddle tunes and country songs on the road across the U.S. Since then they have released three albums of original material: Comin’ in Hot (2016), Good Company (2013), and Hard Fought Day (2011). They have played on stages big and small across the U.S., Hawaii, and Europe, but at the end of the day, their favorite show is still on a crowded street corner at midnight.

Members:

Jed Bresette: Bass, Vocals

Seth Doyle: Guitar, Vocals

Tyler Lienhardt: Fiddle, Vocals

Richard Bicknell: 5-String Banjo, Vocals

Jake Henning: Mandolin, Vocals

Riley Kern: Drums

 

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.

 

THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS

Explore the depths of Americana “one trippy tune at a time” with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted “Best Band” by NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia and fantastic stories and songs, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. Woodstock-tinged Americana blends a cool mix of southern rock, Celtic and British folk combined with solid songwriting – a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible! Influences of Dylan, Bowie, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and The Band are there, yet the Slambovians’ musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting stand on their own. Joziah Longo (resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as “soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/ mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” – RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).

The band’s last release, “A Very Unusual Head” is considered to be “their finest work to date” (Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK).

“The Cool End of Americana” – Maverick Magazine

“They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times

“Longo is an awesome songwriter…” – Garth Hudson, The Band

“A breath of fresh air in a sometimes stagnant world – especially as a live act – with varied eclectic influences and great musicianship. Plus moustaches, hats and stage presence gild their Interesting and thought-provoking lyrics for the curious adult mind.” –Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull

“Great songs and a whole lotta heart” – Meg Griffin, SiriusXM

“Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music

“The best band since the Beatles” – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon

 

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.

THE WOLFF SISTERS

The Wolff Sisters LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

The Wolff Sisters is fronted by three sisters – Rebecca on acoustic guitar, Kat on the keys, Rachael on electric guitar, and all three on lead vocals and harmonies. Raised on the songs of The Band and Little Feat, the sisters crafted their sound around a honky tonk piano in the living room of their childhood home. New England Music Awards Winner for Americana Artist of the Year 2021 and Boston Music Award winner for Americana Artist of the Year 2020, the band’s electrifying live performance continues to gain momentum and recognition from their hometown of Boston and beyond. Their music is honest and genre defying, but still rooted in traditional rock and Americana storytelling. The band is on tour promoting their fourth studio album ‘Dark River.

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.

ANNE WALSH presents FROM BOSSA TO BACHARACH: BURT BACHARACH REIMAGINED

Anne Walsh live at Vinegar hill Music Theatre in Arundel maine

Vocalist Anne Walsh brings warmth and elegance to classic songbooks, blending bossa nova, pop, and jazz. Alongside her husband, Grammy-nominated arranger and pianist Tom Zink, Anne has developed a cohesive body of work rooted in the groovy elegance of the 1960s, culminating in their latest Bacharach-inspired release, Reach Out For Me.

Walsh and Zink have built an internationally respected body of work since the release of their Grammy-nominated debut Pretty World. Their music transports you to a sultry night in Rio and a sunny day in Brazil, blending bossa nova, smooth, airy vocals, and fresh takes on classics from Sergio Mendes’ Brazil ’66 to Burt Bacharach.

Together, they have released five albums that reinterpret the Great American Songbook, Brazilian jazz, and pop classics through a modern lens.

Having performed extensively across the United States, Europe, and Brazil, Walsh and Zink have appeared at premier venues and festivals, including Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz, Spaghettini Jazz Club, the Newport Music Festival, and the Chapada Jazz Festival in Brazil, where they headlined. Their recordings feature acclaimed musicians including Brazil 66′ alum Oscar Castro-Neves, Stan Getz alum Brian Bromberg, Flora Purim alum Gary Meek, and Melody Gadot Guitarist Mitchell Long. They have received international radio airplay and praise across jazz and pop publications.

 

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.

MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FEST SELECTS TOUR – BENEFIT FOR ARUNDEL CONSERVATION TRUST

maine Outdoor film festival benefit show at vinegar hill music theatre

Join us for a special evening with the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Vinegar Hill, featuring a curated selection of short films that celebrate outdoor adventure, environmental connection, and the human spirit. Held inside our historic barn, this inspiring night of storytelling will showcase films from Maine and around the globe. The lineup of films will be announced in mid-June.

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. They believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arundel Conservation Trust, supporting their mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty of our local community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy powerful films that highlight the wonder of the outdoors — and the importance of protecting it.

 

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.

BLUEBIRD IMPROV LATE SHOW

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Due to overwhelming response, Bluebird Improv has added a second LATE NIGHT show on July 22nd.

Note: The 7pm show runs until 8:30, so there will be a quick turnaround between shows. Expect a bit of lively energy as one crowd leaves and the next arrives – part of the fun of an improv double feature!

Get ready for a night of spontaneous comedy with Bluebird Improv. Over the past several years, Bluebird Improv has built a reputation you can trust – if you go to one of their shows, you know you’ll see high-caliber comedians and experience something hilarious, unpredictable, and completely original. Past performances have included Rachel Dratch (SNL) and Matt Walsh (Veep), and this year’s lineup promises to be just as exciting.

Each show begins with a quick chat with the audience, sparking entirely improvised scenes that you’ll only see that night.

Scheduled performers include:

(Cast is subject to change)

Marc Evan Jackson comes to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine for a Comedy Show

Marc Evan Jackson is best known for his roles as Kevin on Brooklyn: Nine-Nine; Shawn on The Good Place, attorney Trevor Nelsson on Parks & Recreation, and Mary Anne’s dad Richard Spier on The Baby Sitters Club. Marc is an alum of The Second City Detroit and his also one of the partners in the schooner Grace Bailey in Rockland, Maine.

Matt Walsh is coming for a comedy show to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

Matt Walsh is a two-time Emmy-nominated actor from HBO’s award-winning comedy series Veep, and cast member of Apple TV’s acclaimed limited series Manhunt. He is also a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Walsh will next be seen in Paramount Pictures Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, Maybe We Should starring Heather Graham, Little Lorraine starring Stephen Amell, and Utopia’s Not An Artist where he co-stars opposite Rza from the Wu Tang Clan. Recently, he appeared in Hulu’s Unplugging, which he co-wrote, and starred alongside Eva Longoria. He can also be seen in The Good Half starring Nick Jonas. Walsh has appeared in memorable roles in several popular comedy films including Life of the Party, Old School, Starsky and Hutch, Ted, and Keeping Up With The Joneses. Other credits include the CBS series Ghosts, Fox Searchlight’s Flamin’ Hot, and the recent Father of the Bride film. Walsh currently does a podcast Second in Command with his Veep co-star Timothy Simons. In addition to his film and TV work, Walsh is also a charitable founder of Open Book with his wife Morgan. The charity donates LGBTQ affirming books to public elementary schools around the country. Matt currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Morgan Walsh and their three children.

Comedian Edi Patterson is coming to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine for a improv comedy show

Edi Patterson is a 2026 Critics Choice Award nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role of Judy Gemstone in the hit HBO series The Righteous Gemstones, for which she was also a writer for all four seasons. Other credits include Vice Principals, Resident Alien, Knives Out, and the feature film Brian which premiered at SXSW in 2026.

Comedian Tim Meadows is coming to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine for a night of improv comedy

Tim Meadows is an actor, writer comedian who was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for ten seasons. Tim played John Glascot on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs throughout its ten seasons and starred as the same character in Schooled for its two-season run. Meadows also played the school principal in the hit comedy Mean Girls and co-starred with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the blockbuster comedies Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Additionally, Tim co-starred with Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping for Universal Pictures and co-starred with John C Reilly in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story for Sony Pictures. He was seen multiple times in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Miracle Workers, and the lead in CBS/Paramount’s No Activity. Tim has also voiced one of the main characters on Bob’s Burgers for Fox and starred in hybrid live-action/animated comedy, Son of Zorn, from Chris Miller and Phil Lord alongside fellow SNL alum Jason Sudeikis. Most recently, Tim starred in the Peacock series Poker Face, Disney+’s The Mandalorian, and Comedy Central’s animated series Digman!

Comedian Brad Morris is coming to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine for a night of improv comedy

Brad Morris is a veteran tv and film writer, producer, actor, director and improviser. An alum of four of Chicago’s Second City’s Mainstage revues, the iO Theatre and The Annoyance, Brad is a member of the renowned long form improvisational groups, The Reckoning and Uncle’s Brother with Tim Meadows. Brad has improvised around the world with the Second City National Touring company and Matt Walsh and Friends for the USO. As a TV writer, Brad spent three seasons as a producer on the TBS comedy, Cougar Town, was a producer on the Showtime series, Dice, and was co-ep and head writer for seasons 1 and 2 of the critically acclaimed series for Paramount and Seeso, Bajillion Dollar Properties. Brad has sold original scripts and development to ABC, TBS, Sony and Warner Brothers. On the film side, Brad co-wrote and produced the independent film, Unplugging, starring Matt Walsh and Eva Longoria. He is also producing the independent film, Stoners and Saints, starring Dylan Gelula and Matt Berry. Brad also recently co-wrote Family Squares, and a movie  for Paramount, Rear Naked Choke, produced by Margot Robbie. As an actor, Brad has starred as a series regular in several network and cable pilots, and has appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep, Modern Family, The Office, The League, Key and Peele, Great News, Playing House, Dice, F is For Family, Friends From College and The Good Place. He has appeared in films, Search Party, Sing, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, and Jay Roach’s, Bombshell. Brad can also be heard on his new improvisational podcast, Business Trips that he co-hosts with Mike O’Brien.

Joe Canale is coming to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre for a night of improv comedy

Joe Canale has been improvising around the world for the past 30 years, including stints at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam and The Second City Mainstage in Chicago amongst many others. While he’s not made appearances in film and television his greatest pleasure is derived from performing live improv for an audience. He hopes you enjoy watching this show as much as he enjoys performing it.

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.

HERE WE COME! A TRIBUTE TO THE MONKEES

here we come a tribute to the monkees live at vinegar hill music theatre in arundel maine

On the 60th anniversary of the first airing of The Monkees TV show, members of Vinegar Hill favorites Being Petty and Northern Cross bring you a new tribute band experience… Take the Last Train to Clarksville all the way to Pleasant Valley Sunday, and get ready to sing along with all your favorite Monkees songs! “Here We Come” combines live music and multimedia to bring you an extravaganza like no other, celebrating the pre-fab four the way you wish you could have seen them in the screaming sixties! The music, the mayhem and the merriment will make you say, “I’m a Believer”!

The night will be begin with a short solo set from Tim Dion (from Northern Cross)!

 

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.

The THE BAND Band

The THE BAND band LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

Now in their 20th year of touring, The THE BAND Band is the only group dedicated exclusively to music of The Band, bringing it to life with authentic, true-to-form renditions of their extraordinary repertoire. From hit songs like “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and deep cuts from their classic albums, to the historic collaborations with Bob Dylan, The THE BAND Band delivers with the passion and commitment for which The Band was renowned. Experience the power and excitement of The Band’s legendary concerts, as famously documented in the Martin Scorsese film, The Last Waltz.

 

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.

JOURNEYMAN – CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CREAM

Journey the Eric Clapton Tribute LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON!

Journeyman is the number one grossing and only nationally touring tribute to Eric Clapton in North America. The band emphasizes musical authenticity, focusing on faithfully capturing the tone, phrasing, and feel of Clapton’s music.

For 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the first “super-group,” CREAM, Journeyman will perform two sets each night.

– Set 1: A dedicated 50-minute set to the legendary Blues-Rock trio, CREAM, featuring iconic songs such as “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Badge,” “White Room,” “I Feel Free,” and “Crossroads.”

– Set 2: Comprised of music from Eric Clapton’s vast solo career including “Layla”, “Cocaine”, “Lay Down Sally” and more.

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.