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Beginner/Slow(er) Irish Jam
Join us on the first Friday of the month for a beginner/slow Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Yoga and Live Music
Join Robbie and Taylor for a monthly yoga class accompanied by live music. Classes are accessible to all ages and levels of practice. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Taylor has been teaching yoga for over 6 years in the Portland area. Her classes weave intention and movement together, creating space for reflection and surrender. Robbie is a multi-instrumentalist and board-certified music therapist in Maine. He believes that music can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. Together, you can expect a class that will leave you grounded and restored. Stay tuned for the theme for each month and join us for a truly magical class.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
Slow Irish Jam
Join us on the third Friday of the month for a traditional Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Community Contra Dance
We invite you to join us for a lively evening of dancing in our new Founders Hall. The All-Comers band, led by Ellen Gawler, will provide the music, while Maggie Robinson will be calling the dances. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some fantastic music and dancing. We hope to see you there!
Potluck 5:30-6:30,
Family dance 6:30-7:30,
Contra Dance 7:30-9:00
Adm $7-$10, Family $15-$30
under 5 and musicians free
Dance Repertoire 2023-2024
BEG
Mari's Wedding, Galway Belle, Peg 'O Brien,
Bonnie Tammie, Daleigh's, Finnigan's Wake
Angeline the Baker, the Wren, Sarah Armstrong
Cock if the North, Road to Lisdoonvarna,100 Pipers
Coleman's March, On the Danforth
Gaspe Reel, Joys of Quebec
INT
Over the Waterfall, Cold Frosty Morning, Sandy Boys
Moon and 7 Stars, Swallowtail, Stool of Repentance
Old French, 99, Pais de Haut
The music and dances are easy and fun, no experience needed!
Come along and join the fun, and tell your friends!!
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
Beginner/Slow(er) Irish Jam
Join us on the first Friday of the month for a beginner/slow Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
Slow Irish Jam
Join us on the third Friday of the month for a traditional Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
317 Main Presents: The Gawler Family Band
🎻 Join Us for an Evening with The Gawler Family Band at 317 Main! 🎶
We’re thrilled to present the Gawler Family Band, bringing their beloved blend of traditional folk, spirited harmonies, and down-home charm to 317 Main Community Music Center! This talented Maine-based family band is known for their lively fiddle tunes, foot-stomping rhythm, and heartwarming ballads that connect generations and communities.
With roots deeply planted in the Maine folk tradition, the Gawler Family Band will fill the evening with old-time favorites and original tunes that will have you clapping, singing along, and feeling right at home.
Tickets are available now, and seating is limited! Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable evening of music with friends and family.
Community Contra Dance
We invite you to join us for a lively evening of dancing in our new Founders Hall. The All-Comers band, led by Ellen Gawler, will provide the music, while Maggie Robinson will be calling the dances. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some fantastic music and dancing. We hope to see you there!
Potluck 5:30-6:30,
Family dance 6:30-7:30,
Contra Dance 7:30-9:00
Adm $7-$10, Family $15-$30
under 5 and musicians free
Dance Repertoire 2023-2024
BEG
Mari's Wedding, Galway Belle, Peg 'O Brien,
Bonnie Tammie, Daleigh's, Finnigan's Wake
Angeline the Baker, the Wren, Sarah Armstrong
Cock if the North, Road to Lisdoonvarna,100 Pipers
Coleman's March, On the Danforth
Gaspe Reel, Joys of Quebec
INT
Over the Waterfall, Cold Frosty Morning, Sandy Boys
Moon and 7 Stars, Swallowtail, Stool of Repentance
Old French, 99, Pais de Haut
The music and dances are easy and fun, no experience needed!
Come along and join the fun, and tell your friends!!
Slow Irish Jam
Join us on the third Friday of the month for a traditional Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
We look forward to seeing you at our holiday market inside the Founders Hall on Thursdays. Fresh produce, holiday treats and live music. Stop by Fox & the Fiddle on your way in or out! Don’t forget your tote bags!
Songs of the Season
Join us for our annual holiday celebration Songs of the Season! This early evening performance will feature our talented teaching artists and students.
Songs of the Season- Family Matinee
Bring your families and join us for the second year of our family holiday matinee show! This hour long program will feature music, dance, and song to bring joy to all of your favorite little elves.
Songs of the Season
Join us for our annual holiday celebration Songs of the Season! This evening performance will feature our talented teaching artists and students.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
We look forward to seeing you at our holiday market inside the Founders Hall on Thursdays. Fresh produce, holiday treats and live music. Stop by Fox & the Fiddle on your way in or out! Don’t forget your tote bags!
Bluegrass Jam- Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday night in our Cafe for a bluegrass jam hosted by Lincoln Meyers. All abilities welcome! Please bring $5 cash.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
Yoga and Live Music
Join Robbie and Taylor for a monthly yoga class accompanied by live music. Classes are accessible to all ages and levels of practice. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Taylor has been teaching yoga for over 6 years in the Portland area. Her classes weave intention and movement together, creating space for reflection and surrender. Robbie is a multi-instrumentalist and board-certified music therapist in Maine. He believes that music can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. Together, you can expect a class that will leave you grounded and restored. Stay tuned for the theme for each month and join us for a truly magical class.
Craft and Fine Food Fair
Join us for a very special indoor market during the Yarmouth Craft Fair! Our Founders Hall is one of several stops along Main Street. Stay cozy as you shop for loved ones or yourself!
Beginner/Slow(er) Irish Jam
Join us on the first Friday of the month for a beginner/slow Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
We look forward to seeing you at our holiday market inside the Founders Hall on Thursdays. Fresh produce, holiday treats and live music. Stop by Fox & the Fiddle on your way in or out! Don’t forget your tote bags!
Bluegrass Jam- Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday night in our Cafe for a bluegrass jam hosted by Lincoln Meyers. All abilities welcome! Please bring $5 cash.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Bluegrass Jam- Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday night in our Cafe for a bluegrass jam hosted by Lincoln Meyers. All abilities welcome! Please bring $5 cash.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
We look forward to seeing you at our holiday market inside the Founders Hall on Thursdays. Fresh produce, holiday treats and live music. Stop by Fox & the Fiddle on your way in or out! Don’t forget your tote bags!
Bluegrass Jam- Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday night in our Cafe for a bluegrass jam hosted by Lincoln Meyers. All abilities welcome! Please bring $5 cash.
Fall Jazz Night
Join our student jazz ensembles for an evening of jazz performances in our cafe, Fox & the Fiddle.
Portland Symphony Orchestra @ 317 Main
In honor of its 100th anniversary season, the Portland Symphony Orchestra steps beyond Merrill Auditorium and brings the music to 317 Main.
This all-new Chamber Music series celebrates the intimate and artistically vibrant nature of small musician led groups as they perform on stages throughout the state of Maine. Curated and lead by Concertmaster Charles Dimmick, the PSO string octet features four violins, two violas, and two cellos.
Slow Irish Jam
Join us on the third Friday of the month for a traditional Irish Jam in Fox & the Fiddle.
Cajun Jam Drop-In
Join Mitch Reed for a drop-in cajun jam Thursdays in our new cafe space. Jams are $5. Please bring you instrument. All abilities welcome!
Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
We look forward to seeing you at our holiday market inside the Founders Hall on Thursdays. Fresh produce, holiday treats and live music. Stop by Fox & the Fiddle on your way in or out! Don’t forget your tote bags!
Bluegrass Jam- Drop-In
Join us every Wednesday night in our Cafe for a bluegrass jam hosted by Lincoln Meyers. All abilities welcome! Please bring $5 cash.
Open Mic Night
Join us the SECOND Tuesday of the month for a lively evening of music and talent at the 317 Main Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to enjoy live music, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills or simply have a great time. Mark your calendars and head over to our new Pub and Cafe, Fox & the Fiddle!
Whether you want to perform or simply be part of the enthusiastic audience, this event promises a night filled with creativity, laughter, and good vibes. So grab your friends, family, or even your guitar, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the 317 Main Open Mic! Register here.
317 Main Presents: Joe K. Walsh & Matt Flinner
317 Main Presents: Joe K. Walsh and Matt Flinner
Come join us for a night of exceptional music as Joe K. Walsh and Matt Flinner take the stage at 317 Main Community Music Center.
Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner has made a career out of playing acoustic music
in new ways. Starting out as a banjo prodigy who was playing bluegrass festivals
before he entered his teens, Flinner later took up the mandolin, won the National
Banjo Contest at Winfield Kansas in 1990, and took the mandolin award there the
following year. Since then, he has become recognized as one of the premiere
mandolinists as well as one of the finest new acoustic/roots music composers today.
He has toured and recorded with a wide variety of bluegrass, new acoustic, classical and jazz artists, including Tim O’Brien, Frank Vignola, Steve Martin, Darrell Scott, the Modern Mandolin Quartet, Dave Douglas, Leftover Salmon, Alison Brown, The Ying Quartet, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. He has also recorded two Compass Records CDs and toured as part of Phillips, Grier and Flinner with bassist Todd Phillips and guitarist David Grier. His two solo CDs (also on Compass), “The View from Here” and “Latitude,” are now widely considered classics in the new acoustic/modern bluegrass style. His current group, the Matt Flinner Trio (with guitarist Ross Martin and bassist Eric Thorin), has forged new pathways in acoustic string band music with their two ground-breaking CDs, “Music du Jour” and “Winter Harvest”.
Hailed by David Grisman as a “wonderful mandolin player”, and by Darol Anger as “one of the best mandolinists I’ve ever played with”, Portland, Maine-based musician Joe K. Walsh is known for his exceptional tone and taste, and his years of collaborations and recordings with acoustic music luminaries including Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Grant Gordy, Mike Block, Danny Barnes, Scott Nygaard, and pop-grass darlings Joy Kills Sorrow, a band he co-founded. He’s played with everyone from John Scofield to Molly Tuttle to Tony Trischka, and performed at festivals, club and theaters all over North America and Europe. After a number of award-winning years with bluegrass stars the Gibson Brothers, Joe currently splits his time between an inventive string band called Mr Sun (featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell), the Mike Block Trio, a project with Celia Woodsmith, and a trio with Ella Jordan and Jed Wilson. His most recent record “If Not Now, Who?” was released in 2023 on Adhyaropa Records. An avid educator, Joe is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He teaches regularly at music camps and workshops all over, and teaches online through Peghead Nation.