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.
Tim Sample, a Maine native, is widely known for his unique New England humor that has earned him a national following. Praised as “Maine’s Humorist Laureate” by Charles Kuralt, Tim is celebrated for his storytelling style, which fellow Mainer Stephen King compares to legends like Mark Twain. Over his career, Tim has released more than a dozen albums of “down east” humor, including five on the iconic Bert and I label, and served as a correspondent for CBS’s Emmy Award-winning Sunday Morning from 1993 to 2004.
In addition to his live performances across the U.S., Tim has authored regional bestsellers like Saturday Night at Moody’s Diner and How to Talk Yankee. He’s also narrated award-winning projects, including Stephen King’s Drunken Fireworks, which became the #1 audiobook on iTunes in 2015. Whether performing at major venues like The Mall of America or small-town theaters in Maine, Tim continues to delight audiences with his authentic and insightful humor.
The Who, one of the most legendary bands in rock history, burst onto the charts in 1964 with their breakout hit “Can’t Explain.” This marked the start of an incredible journey that would redefine rock music for generations. More than 50 years later, their timeless sound continues to captivate audiences, with their music featured in commercials, TV themes, and radio playlists worldwide.
Magic Bus, a Portland, Maine-based tribute band, brings the electrifying energy and iconic sound of The Who to life. From the rebellious anthem “My Generation” to the powerhouse hit “Who Are You,” we’ll take you on a musical journey through The Who’s storied career. Our performances also feature select songs from their groundbreaking rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, delivering an authentic and unforgettable tribute to one of rock’s greatest bands.
Studio Two, now entering their 11th year of touring, is a headlining Beatles tribute band featuring Berklee College of Music Alum who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles—the early years (1962–1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period-correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time!
Accolades:
“Voted the BEST Beatles tribute band in New England” ~ The Boston Globe
“The most exciting Beatles tribute band out there today!” ~ Chachi Loprete, Host of Breakfast with The Beatles on WUMB Radio
“Voted Best Tribute Band in New Hampshire” ~ Editors of NH Magazine
Lynyrd Skynyrd remains one of the most iconic bands to ever emerge from the South, and Vyntyge Skynyrd pays homage to their legendary 1970s era. This tribute band faithfully replicates the timeless music of Skynyrd as it was originally recorded and performed, capturing the fire, heart, and soul of the band—and their fearless leader, Ronnie Van Zant.
Prepare to be transported back to 1977, where you’ll hear all the classics like Sweet Home Alabama, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, and yes, you can yell “FREEBIRD” because you’ll actually get it!
Praise for Vyntyge Skynyrd:
“I want to thank you guys for carrying on the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd.” – Johnny Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer
“Vyntyge Skynyrd is helping to keep Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music alive.” – Artimus Pyle, former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer
“One of the best tributes I’ve ever seen.” – Gene Odom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd security manager and plane crash survivor
“I love your band. Skynyrd prided themselves on getting it right every night. You guys nailed it. By the way, I’ve listened to most of your posts.” – Paul Abraham, former Lynyrd Skynyrd manager and writer
The Wolff Sisters are a rag tag group of hardworking individuals that bring a big sound, rooted in traditional rock and Americana storytelling. Raised on Bob Dylan, The Band, and Little Feat–Rebecca (acoustic guitar), Kat (keys), and Rachael (electric guitar)–crafted their sound around a honky tonk piano in the living room of their childhood home. Winners of the New England Music Award for Americana Artist of the Year in 2021 and Boston Music Award for Americana Artist of the Year in 2020, the band’s electrifying live performance and unique sound continues to gain momentum and recognition from their hometown of Boston and beyond. The band is on tour promoting their fourth studio album ‘Dark River.’
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-served. Please contact info@vinhillmusic.com for any accessibility accommodations.
The giant video screen at the back of the stage shows a video montage of Tom Petty throughout the years as if coming from an old car radio, until the time is NOW and a group of silhouettes who could be Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers takes the stage. It’s go time.
A Being Petty show is an event; a replica of a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers concert. Non-stop, industrial strength rock ‘n’ roll, for 2 and a half hours. All the hits the fans came to hear, as well as some deep cuts to make the diehard fans drool, are presented with all the energy and skill one would expect at a real Petty show.
Cheer, dance, laugh, cry… you’re not just listening to a band. You’re part of an experience. The sights, the sounds, the mannerisms, and that iconic voice all bring the fantasy to life, close enough that the audience can bring themselves the rest of the way…
With a primary focus in excellence, Sans Souci: Tribute To Jerry Garcia Band is an act that stands above the rest in a crowd of Grateful Dead tribute bands. Jerry Garcia was more than just a musician… he was a phenomenon. The creations of Jerry and his bandmates have artistically inspired people and their jaw-dropping live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band even decades after his passing.
Sans Souci JGB features Hammond organist and vocalist Max Chase, guitarist and vocalist Mike Carter, vocalist/percussionist Abby Schriefer, bassist Mike Skoby, and drummer Nick Baldoumas. The band are longtime Garcia and Grateful Dead fans with the goal of igniting the listeners’ passion for the music by moving the music forward, creating a fresh, exciting experience for fans. Founded in 2017, Sans Souci: Tribute To Jerry Garcia Band have since established themselves as one of the area’s premier tribute acts. Rooted in rock, blues, and Motown, Sans Souci performs faithful renditions of songs spanning Jerry Garcia’s robust solo career, including Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders, Legion Of Mary, and the Jerry Garcia Band. The band puts a focus on melding music from Jerry’s solo career with the intricate jam stylings of The Grateful Dead creating that fresh, exciting experience for fans and new listeners.
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-served. Please contact info@vinhillmusic.com for any accessibility accommodations.
Carbon Leaf’s fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground is both a call to action and an embrace of the moment. Marrying nostalgic storytelling to nuanced, folk-infused indie rock, the Richmond, Virginia band embroiders heartfelt melody and harmony with acoustic and electric instrumentation to create a 12-song rumination on time, love and personal growth that’s equal parts urgent epiphany and contented exhalation.
“Everybody says people don’t listen to albums anymore,” mulled Carbon Leaf frontman Barry Privett, holed up in a coastal cottage. “So, the challenge for us was to make something that felt good to get through from beginning to end … to listen to like a story.”
Originally formed as a college cover band in 1992 and with over 3,500 famously enthused live shows together, Carbon Leaf helped to define the aughts indie rock that they ultimately outgrew and outlasted. They first earned national recognition with “The Boxer,” a song that won the American Music Awards 2002 New Music Award and made Carbon Leaf the first unsigned band to perform before millions on the AMAs.
“The Boxer” entered regular radio rotation, Carbon Leaf’s tours grew bigger and better, and within a couple of years they quit their day jobs and inked a record deal. The band’s fanbase snowballed, drawn to their infectious spirit of commitment, empathy, communion, and self-reliance – not to mention supremely crafted songs with ultra-relatable, thought-provoking lyrics.
After a trio of charting albums for Vanguard Records, multiple songwriting awards and headlining shows, Carbon Leaf opted to return to the complete creative control of their indie roots. Guitarist Terry Clark, who co-founded the band with Privett and multi-instrumentalist Carter Gravatt, converted his garage into the band’s Two-Car Studio, where they’ve recorded releases for their own Constant Ivy imprint ever since. Carbon Leaf’s DIY spirit even extended to re-recording their three Vanguard albums in order to regain the rights.
Time is the Playground is Carbon Leaf’s first full-length album in a decade, during which they released two EPS and a 27-song live performance album and Blu-ray. Time is the Playground gathers the best of songs written, in fits and starts, over 15 years, alongside brand new ideas. Privett dusted off old demos and shut himself away for months to finish their stories, while also honing recent compositions. With Clark engineering, Carbon Leaf – completed by longtime bassist Jon Markel and drummer Jesse Humphrey – spent a year and a half recording and mixing the resulting songs.
“Thinking about these disparate pieces of music, I began ruminating on time itself,” Privett recalled. “The band’s been together a long time. You mature a bit and see yourself in place on the timeline … rolling around the scenes of love and growth.”
Masterfully melding saturated AC/DC guitar and squelchy Cars synth, “Backmask 1983” is a fun flipbook of evocative era emblems – Farah Fawcett, “Satanic Panic,” Time Life Books, Bigfoot and more – that traverses the simultaneous nexus of Privett’s childhood/adolescence and the world’s analog/digital ages. It’s about morphing into a new person and a new planet with wide-eyed wonder and a longing to believe. “Without a whole lot of information, the mystery of things felt so heightened,” recalled Privett of growing up pre-Internet. “I wanted to capture some of that but also have fun with it.”
“I want what we create to resonate with ourselves, to the level that we want to play it for a long time to come, and where we want others to hear it and experience it,” Privett concluded. “Hopefully, listeners can glean the pieces from it that they identify with.”
Time is the Playground will be accompanied by the tireless touring almost synonymous with Carbon Leaf, who’ve become a model for self-managing bands in the digital landscape.
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.
What does “General Admission” mean?
