Occasionally an artist comes along that defies musical categorization and Chris Thile is one such musician. His stint with Sean and Sara Watkins in the
Jim Weider is a familiar name to the legion of fans of the legendary group, The Band. From 1985 to 2000, he replaced Robbie Robertson as the group’s lead
Blues Traveler talks about return to Maine for show at Waterville Opera House
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Blues Traveler members from left are Brendan Hill (drums), Chan Kinchla (guitar), Tad Kinchla (bass), John Popper (vocals, harmonica), and Ben Wilson (keyboards).
Photo by Graham Fielder
It’s time to celebrate the return of concerts to the Waterville Opera House, and what better way of doing that then with a performance by Blues Traveler. I had the pleasure of interviewing them when they appeared at Colby College in the early 90s as they toured in support of their second CD, “Travelers & Thieves,” so when I learned that they were coming back to Waterville supporting their newest album, “Traveler’s Blues,” I put in a request to chat with a member and scored an opportunity to converse with Ben Wilson, the keyboardist and newest member of that popular group. I began by asking him when he joined the band?
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MIFF sees strong attendance, high energy as film festival ends 2021 run
Sunday s rainy weather was not much good if heading outside, but it was perfect for watching movies a sentiment embraced by many attendees on the final day of the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
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Volunteer Karen Kusiak, left, passes Sunday through The Kneeling Art Photography Project during the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville. Kusiak greeted guests and fielded questions during the exhibit at 18 Main St. in downtown Waterville.
Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE As Mike Perreault put it, a gray, rainy Sunday was “the perfect weather for a day at the movies.”