WAKE UP MAMA – AN ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE BAND

Wake Up Mama, a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, founded in 2022 in Portland, Maine, is made up of virtuoso musicians who are diehard Allman Brothers fans. Since forming, the band has regularly sold out numerous venues, including Portland House of Music, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, and Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, as well as drawing thousands to various festivals.

This all-star band includes:

  • Max Sullivan – slide guitar and vocals
  • Tom Douglas – guitar and vocals
  • Jeff Glidden – drums
  • Kevin Roy – bass
  • Marc Kaplan – percussion
  • Kevin Roper – keys and vocals
  • Chris Dow – drums
  • Charlie Bonnin – vocals

They perform many Allman Brothers gems, including “Whipping Post,” “Jessica,” and “Revival,” along with a few notorious deep cuts.

We are excited and honored to return to Vinegar Hill for the fifth year in a row. Be sure to grab tickets soon–Wake Up Mama always sells out.

 

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.

 

CAITLIN CANTY

Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Since the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is a constant collaborator, both as a cowriter with Peter Bradley Adams and Jamey Johnson among others, and appears on albums by Joy Williams, Jeffrey Foucault and Darlingside. She has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, FreshGrass, and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. She won the Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2015. Her song, “Get Up,” was nominated for Song of the Year in the Folk Alliance International Music Awards and was featured on NPR Music’s, “Songs We Love.” Her songs have appeared in film and TV, including Code Black, House of Cards, Money Heist, and Rebuilding, and have garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify alone. Her current touring band for Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove (out October 2025) includes Joachim Cooder on electric mbira and drums and Will Seeders on banjo, bass and pedal steel.

“Dreamy and daring” — ROLLING STONE

“A beautiful voice both strong and deliberate. Her stage presence is radiant and her songs pack a big lyrical punch” — NO DEPRESSION

“It is this clear-sighted courage — (and) profound musical and lyrical authenticity — that not only sets Canty apart, but draws so many of the acoustic world’s greatest artists into her corner” — THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION

 

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.

 

GRIFFIN HOUSE

Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time.

After forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.”

The music documentary “Rising Star,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019, chronicles House’s journey through the music business, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage, fatherhood and sobriety.

House’s music has been featured on prime time television shows such One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, Party of Five, and Everwood, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste, No Depression and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent, look no further than Griffin House.”

 

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.

BEARLY DEAD

Dead & more like never before! Bearly Dead, a nationally-touring Grateful Dead tribute, is a true party band delivering a full-spectrum live experience filled with danceable energy, extraordinary performance antics, and world-class musicianship. The band’s concert-style show celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours while weaving in potent classics from notable jam, rock, and funk artists. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through unique takes on the hits, b-sides, and deep cuts. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase spontaneous improvisation and exploratory jams – live and in-person – making each show a wildly cosmic experience you do not want to miss!

 

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.

 

BLUEBIRD IMPROV

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. We’re not revealing the full cast yet, but no matter who takes the stage, this Bluebird show will be a night full of laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments.

 

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.

CLASSIC ROCK ORCHESTRA

Classic Rock Orchestra

Conceived by the creative team of orchestrator Chris Eastburn and singer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Boucher, Classic Rock delivers the hits you know and love in a dynamic, high-energy performance. While originally arranged for full symphony orchestras, this show is presented as an intimate chamber concert featuring the six-piece rock band with a string quartet, bringing a rich, full sound to every performance.

Featuring two powerhouse lead vocalists, Susie Pepper and Johnny Martinez, Classic Rock performs unforgettable hits by Journey, Pat Benatar, Boston, Heart, Kansas, Stevie Nicks, Electric Light Orchestra, and many more. This is your favorite music from the 70s and 80s, performed live and in all its anthemic glory.

Come see why Classic Rock Orchestra sells out Vinegar Hill every year! Don’t miss this intimate yet powerful performance from the creative team behind Piano Men – The Music of Elton and Billy.

Cast:

  • Susie Pepper – Vocals

  • Johnny Martinez – Vocals

  • Joe Boucher – Piano, Guitar, Vocals

  • Chris Eastburn – Orchestrations, Bass Guitar

  • Gary Backstrom – Guitar

  • Steve Hodgkin – Drums

 

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.

CLASSIC ROCK ORCHESTRA – SECOND NIGHT ADDED!

Classic Rock Orchestra

Conceived by the creative team of orchestrator Chris Eastburn and singer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Boucher, Classic Rock delivers the hits you know and love in a dynamic, high-energy performance. While originally arranged for full symphony orchestras, this show is presented as an intimate chamber concert featuring the six-piece rock band with a string quartet, bringing a rich, full sound to every performance.

Featuring two powerhouse lead vocalists, Susie Pepper and Johnny Martinez, Classic Rock performs unforgettable hits by Journey, Pat Benatar, Boston, Heart, Kansas, Stevie Nicks, Electric Light Orchestra, and many more. This is your favorite music from the 70s and 80s, performed live and in all its anthemic glory.

Come see why Classic Rock Orchestra sells out Vinegar Hill every year! Don’t miss this intimate yet powerful performance from the creative team behind Piano Men – The Music of Elton and Billy.

Cast:

  • Susie Pepper – Vocals

  • Johnny Martinez – Vocals

  • Joe Boucher – Piano, Guitar, Vocals

  • Chris Eastburn – Orchestrations, Bass Guitar

  • Gary Backstrom – Guitar

  • Steve Hodgkin – Drums

 

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 JACOB JOLLIFF BAND

Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few. Additionally, throughout his 20s, he toured as a member of the groups Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band. Currently, his focus is on his own ensemble, The Jacob Jolliff Band—one of the most cutting-edge progressive bluegrass groups on the scene today. They’ve released three albums, the most recent of which,“Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries,” dropped in May 2024. The band plays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble interplay are at the forefront.

 

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 STRAY HORSES TRIBUTE TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

The Stray Horses – This Maine based band is dedicated to bringing the ever vital and visceral music of the 1960’s and 1970’s to life on stages in New England and beyond. Full album performances are curated and presented as celebrations of the artists, times and circumstances in which they were created. Recent productions include: Nebraska – Bruce Springsteen (1982), Let it Be – The Beatles (1970) Harvest – Neil Young (1972), Tapestry – Carole King (1971), Running on Empty – Jackson Browne (1977), and The Band (The Brown Album) – The Band (1969). The Stray Horses are particularly well regarded for their Neil Young shows and have performed many of his other better and lesser known LP’s live in concert: After the Gold Rush, Everybody Knows This is Nowhere, On the Beach, Tonight’s the Night, Time Fades Away, Comes a Time, Ragged Glory  and Harvest Moon. Projects on the horizon include classic LP’s by: Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Stray Horses also work with a variety of both veteran and up and coming singer-songwriters in presenting and recording original music very much in the spirit of the classic artists they collectively celebrate.

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Special Guest Caitlin Piper is an award winning New Hampshire based singer-songwriter, vocalist, and educator whose music blends soul, jazz, pop and rock into a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. With a retro groove, jazz forward sensibility and heartfelt, relatable lyrics, her songs explore themes of love, relationships and life on the Seacoast. Celebrated for her soulful voice, engaging stage presence, and natural gift as a storyteller, Caitlin invites listeners into songs that feel both personal and universal. Her first full length LP will be released on June 12th, 2026 coinciding with an Album release show at The Press Room in Portsmouth, NH.

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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.

LINDA EDER

Linda Eder is a versatile vocal powerhouse who first captured national attention with an undefeated run on TV’s Star Search in 1988. Known for her genre-spanning repertoire, which includes Broadway, standards, pop, country, and jazz, Eder’s career took flight with her Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde and continued to soar through numerous solo albums and television appearances.

With 19 solo recordings, Eder’s versatility shines across a range of styles, including a country-pop venture with The Other Side of Me. She has recorded for major labels such as BMG, Atlantic, and Angel, with notable releases including It’s Time, It’s No Secret Anymore, Gold, Jekyll & Hyde: The Cast Album, Soundtrack, Christmas Stays the Same, and By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland.

In 2013, Eder founded her own label, Tressamail Records, releasing the album Christmas Where You Are, which features classic holiday songs and a unique duet of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with her son, Jake. Subsequent releases from Tressamail include LINDALive (2014), Retro Volume 1 (2015), If You See Me (2018), Retro Volume 2 (2020), and her latest album, TOSOM (The Other Side of Me: Live Concert), which features 21 tracks from her original The Other Side of Me album along with additional cover songs. Eder also produced a three-hour DVD documenting her behind-the-scenes life over a three-year period.

Eder’s television appearances include My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (PBS), My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (PBS), Hallelujah Broadway (PBS), and the Animal Planet special Trail Mix, which she created.

While her career spans television and recording, Eder’s true passion lies in live performance. She has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including the Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Gershwin Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, and Ford’s Theatre. Eder has also graced the stage of Carnegie Hall with four solo concerts.

Eder has collaborated with legendary artists such as Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach and has performed multiple times with the Boston Pops. Equally comfortable in intimate settings, she is a frequent favorite at Manhattan’s 54 Below. Known for her joyful presence and powerful voice, Linda Eder continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

 

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.