The Camden Rotary Club’s annual Music by the Sea celebration will bring four free concerts to Camden Village Green and the Library Amphitheatre on Friday, July 4.
The music will run from noon to 7:30 p.m., leaving time to grab dinner before fireworks start over the harbor at 9:00.
Here’s the lineup:
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Bay Chamber Concerts Jazz Ensemble (Village Green)
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Hadacol Bouncers (Amphitheatre)
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Midcoast Community Band (Amphitheatre
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. The Right Track R&B/Soul/Funk (Library Amphitheatre)
Bay Chamber Jazz Ensemble Music is part of Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School. The group meets weekly during the school year, enabling musicians of all levels to explore jazz music in a fun, supportive environment. Their noontime concert brings audiences back every year to enjoy jazz and blues -- and maybe some lunch – sitting in the cool shade on the Village Green.
The Hadacol Bouncers play the music of Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Louis Armstrong, and more. The music is a fun hybrid of New Orleans Jazz, Chicago Style Jazz, novelty songs, and other classics from the great American songbook – fresh, bright, and great for dancing. Hadacol features banjo/tenor guitar, piano, tuba, drums, trombone, soprano sax/clarinet, and trumpet/cornet.
The Midcoast Community Band Since 1986, The Midcoast Community Band has been performing everything from classical music and Broadway show tunes to marches and pop hits at events throughout the region. Band members come from all walks of life, from students to businesspeople and retirees.
The Right Track loves to make Maine move! The members of this 11-piece Soul/Funk/classic R&B band hail from South Thomaston to Belfast. They aim to get you on your feet and keep you dancing. The Right Track is David Butler (bass), Jen Feldman (vocals), John Gass (trombone), Justin Milliken (guitar), Kristi Kalajian (vocals), Lincoln Blake (keys), Pete Kalajian (live sound), Peter Stuart (trumpet), Scott Kessel (sax), Tom Gray (vocals), Tom Oldakowski (drums/percussion), and Tom Rodman (drums/percussion).
Music by the Sea is an annual gift to the community made possible by generous sponsorships from local businesses and individuals. Their contributions cover event costs and support the club’s annual grants to Knox County and Lincolnville nonprofit organizations.
This year, the club awarded grants to Penobscot Bay YMCA, MCH Meals on Wheels, Wayfinder Schools, Homeworthy, Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, St. George School Unit, Camden Area District Nursing Association, New Hope for Women, and Midcoast Recreation Center.
Concertgoers may bring picnic blankets and beach chairs to the Amphitheatre. Free water and popcorn will be available. The club will welcome voluntary donations to support local food banks.
The Camden Rotary Club meets at noon on Tuesdays in person at the First Congregational Church in Camden or via Zoom. Details are available at www.camdenrotary.org, and visitors are welcome.