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BLUEBIRD IMPROV NIGHT TWO

Bluebird Improv live comedy night in Maine cover image.

Due to overwhelming response, Bluebird Improv has added a third show on Thursday, July 23rd!.

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)

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.

Stephnie Weir is an actress, writer, comedian best known for her work on MadTv. She has a long list of acting credits – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Happy Together, The Comedians, Castle, Key&Peele, Veep, The Goldbergs, Modern Family, A Million Little Things, Night Court, Mighty Ducks – to name a few. She’s written on numerous television shows including Raising Hope and The Millers. She is a mainstage alumni of The Second City and I.O. Theaters in Chicago. She and her husband, Bob Dassie, have a long-running two-person improv show called “WeirDass.”

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!

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 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 (NIGHT TWO)

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

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second night! Here We COME! A Tribute to The Monkees will now take the stage on September 13th as well. Don’t wait – get your tickets today!

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.

ROCK MY SOUL

Join the Rock My Soul choir and band (complete with horns!) for a spirit-soaring evening of R&B, pop, soul, and doo-wop–influenced arrangements of Christmas carols and holiday favorites.

Formed in 2004, Rock My Soul has grown into a vibrant musical force in northern New England, known for its rousing, raise-the-rafters approach to gospel-inspired music. The group has built a loyal and ever-growing audience across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, regularly performing to packed houses where audiences often find themselves singing—and dancing—in the aisles. At its core, Rock My Soul bridges the traditional and the contemporary, honoring the roots of American gospel while bringing it vividly into the present day.

Rock My Soul is as tight and polished as a fine choral group, yet has the immediacy and soulfulness of the old-time, “golden age” American gospel sound it seeks to celebrate and preserve. While the performances are undeniably joyful and entertaining, the group also embraces a deeper purpose: sharing the stories behind the music. Concerts often include brief context about the history and meaning of specific songs, exploring the roots of this music and its powerful role in American culture, particularly during slavery and the Civil Rights era.

As one member of the Boston-based Silver Leaf Gospel Singers once remarked after sharing the stage with the group: “You just don’t get to hear gospel done that way anymore. I’m so glad you all are doing it!”

“Unless you’re from the South or attend a church with a bangin’ choir, you’re not likely to hear bona fide gospel tunes sung the way Rock My Soul performs them.” — Jon Nolan, The Wire

Rock My Soul continues to offer audiences a rare experience—music that is both celebratory and rooted, polished yet full of soul, and always delivered with heart.

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.

DUB APOCALYPSE – A LIVE DUB EXPERIENCE

Dub Apocalypse LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

Hailing from Boston, MA, Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub Reggae crew, that performs a mix of original music and classic Golden era Jamaican riddims. Heavy drum and bass, bubbling rhythm, and an improvisational spirit has had Dub Apocalypse audiences captivated around the Northeast for almost 20 years. The lineup for the Vinegar Hill Theater show features drummer/founding member Tommy Benedetti (John Brown’s Body), Timo Shanko on tenor saxophone, from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Bobin Nicholson on bass, and an exciting double keyboard attack of Steve Digregorio and Tariq Nicholson. Come immerse yourself in the sounds of DUB.

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.

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.

HALF DEAD

Maine Dead Project is Half Dead features members of The Maine Dead Project along with Boston based Jazz funk sensations Aaron and Amy Bellamy (The A-Beez!) This group of seasoned musicians tackles the funkier side of the Grateful Dead and other choice covers and original music.

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.

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.

SOGGY PO’ BOYS with MAX CHASE & FRIENDS

Soggy Po Boys LIVE at Viengar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.

The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music.

There are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. In line with the scope of its sound, the outfit is eight people and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life.

The Soggy Po Boys are:

Shaina Schwartz : Vocals

Jim Dozet : Vocals + Guitar

Eric Klaxton : Clarinet + Saxophones

Nick Mainella : Tenor Saxophone

Josh Gagnon : Trombone

Mike Effenberger : Piano

Scott Kiefner : Bass

Brian Waterhouse : Drums

The Soggy Po’ Boys will be joined by Max Chase & Friends. Max Chase is an American musician, singer, songwriter known for his exciting, spirited performances on the Hammond Organ. The established and in demand keyboardist and singer brings over twenty years of extensive live performance and session work together with an all-star band and a soulful blues-rock set in his latest project, Max Chase & Friends.

Max Chase & Friends are:

Mike Carter: Guitar

Barrett Goeman: Drums

Matt Lavigne: Bass

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.

FUNK JERRY

FUNK JERRY: Funking up the Music of Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead
WHAT??? Another Jerry/Dead Tribute Band?!?!?! ABSO-FUNK-ALUTELY!!!

Funk Jerry is a full on DANCE PARTY!!! — The band uses song vehicles from The Grateful Dead and other Jerry Garcia projects like Reconstruction, Legion of Mary, Merl Saunders, Hooteroll and some of our own unique interpretations. The music is filled with deep grooves, melodic interplay and wide-open jams. This all-star lineup, featuring members of Pink Talking Fish, San Souci JGB Tribute & more, pulls from some of the Northeast’s top jam and funk acts, bringing fresh energy, improvisation, and serious pocket to a beloved catalog. Sometimes there is this urge to say…FUNK JERRY!

Come funk around and find out!
LINEUP for VINEGAR HILL:
Bass: Eric Gould – Pink Talking Fish
Keys: Max Chase – San Souci JGB Tribute
Guitar: Mike Carter – San Souci JGB Tribute
Guitar: Cal Kehoe – Pink Talking Fish
Drums: Brian Sayers – Otis Grove/Thunder Road Allstars

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.

SUZANNE VEGA – FLYING WITH ANGELS

Suzanne Vega LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and many more, plus songs from her latest album, Flying with Angels, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame), and cellist Stephanie Winters.

FLYING WITH ANGELS REVIEWS

“Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match… Her voice remains both knowing and observant.” – Rolling Stone

“Veteran Alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music… It’s not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend.” – Stereogum

LIVE REVIEWS 2025

“Vega’s performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience.” – Finding Connecticut

“Suzanne Vega wove a spell of light and shadow, blending classics and new material with intimate stories for a memorable night.” – Patch

ABOUT SUZANNE VEGA

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable—as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio over 40 years ago.

VIP ADD-ON AVAILABLE!

In addition to standard admission tickets, the following VIP Package is also available for sale while limited supplies last.

This option is available as an add-on to any ticket.** You will see it an an option in your shopping cart once you have carted your tickets.

Package inclusions:

Pre-show visit to Suzanne’s soundcheck
Pre-show Q&A with Suzanne
One autographed tour poster
One commemorative Suzanne Vega VIP laminate
One commemorative Suzanne Vega ticket
You will receive an email from VIP@OTLPresents.com 2-3 days prior to show with check-in/pickup instructions

* Package details and timing subject to change.

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.

KAKI KING

Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn’s Into The Wild), and performing at the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s’en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, and a new multi-media musical production for children called BUGS. Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music, as shown on her 2025 EP, Tutto Passa, and recent album, SEI, the soundtrack to a unique performance piece where guitarists become dancers, coordinating their whole bodies to perform the rigors of both choreography and composition. Endorsed by Ovation Guitars, Kaki released the EP Stop Sometime last August and remains a force on the music scene, touring Italy and Germany in the fall and performing both solo and BUGS shows throughout parts of the United States into 2026, while also and scheduling yet another EP for release on February 13.

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.

RAISE THE ROOF – BAND TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES

Band together for community outreach services live at vinegar hill music theatre

Get your dancing shoes on and join Community Outreach Services (COS) in commemorating its 35th Anniversary for a celebration featuring the music of local bands The Dock Squares, Fugitive and The Fossils. For 35 years, COS has lived its mission of extending a helping hand to neighbors in Arundel, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport in need of food, fuel and essential needs. At its food pantry on Park Street in Kennebunk, COS serves over 200 families. It is proud of the dedication and care shown by its staff and volunteers and so has put together this special night with three of the most popular local bands. A 50/50 raffle will round out the evening. Proceeds from this event will help to support its mission.

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 Soggy Po Boys are:

Max Chase & Friends are:

VIP ADD-ON AVAILABLE!

In addition to standard admission tickets, the following VIP Package is also available for sale while limited supplies last.

**This option is available as an add-on to any ticket. You will see it an an option in your shopping cart once you have carted your tickets.

Package inclusions:

This option is available as an add-on to any ticket.** You will see it an an option in your shopping cart once you have carted your tickets.