Maine music scene scarily silent; just two gigs in Rochester area

The Big Picture, Terrie (vocals), Mike (Bass), Skip (guitar, vocals), Jim (keyboard, vocals). (Courtesy photo)

With Covid cases on the rise in the area many events for the weekend have been canceled.

The Big Picture Band announced that their Halloween Bash at Trains Tavern in Lebanon, Maine, had been canceled due to a COVID spike in the area.

Even though Trains Tavern has not had any identified virus cases, the Maine CDC has shut the music down.

The Back Street in Sanford, Maine has also posted on their Facebook page that "Due to the Governors latest order, we are canceling all music events until further notice."

When asking Martin England about any upcoming gigs he told me that "My Band is actually on hiatus until an effective vaccine arrives."

England added "We are surviving these days by hosting live stream events from the Continuum Arts Collective headquarters."

Musicians can contact England to talk about their services through the CAC Facebook page or at 1-207-251-9196.

Now for the happening events!

Friday

Terrie Collins will be at the Somersworth VFW Ballroom for the Halloween Pub Crawl with Rock Daddy Group. Pub Crawl starts at 4 p.m. and Terrie and Rock Daddy hit the stage at 8 p.m. Costumes encouraged and Prizes will be awarded, she wants to see you!

Saturday, October 31 Happy Halloween 🎃

The TOES are performing at the last event of the year at the Garage at the Governors Inn, Rochester NH. 6-11 p.m. Halloween Costume Party with the Big 80s Band pop and rock favorites. Costume prizes! Outdoor event with a rain location at the Rochester Opera House.

To have a solo act or your band's local event listed contact C.C. Bissett at ccbissett603@gmail.com

Always Free! 😎

CC Bissett is a longtime aficonado of the local music scene. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. Email her at ccbissett@gmail.com