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Event Series: Arts in the Park – Newmarket Concert Series!

Arts in the Park – Newmarket Concert Series

August 18 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

August 11th – Caitlin Piper Music

6:00-8:00 PM at Schanda Park

Caitlin Piper, a singer-songwriter from coastal New Hampshire, delivers soulful vocals with a mix of original songs and crowd-favorite covers. Her blend of soul, jazz, pop, and rock appeals to all ages, with something familiar for everyone. She is joined by an incredibly talented band featuring Jim Dozet on guitar, PJ Donahue on drums, and Nate Therrien on bass, bringing a lively, fun, and memorable evening of music for the whole community.

Now happening Aug 18* – TRUFFLE

6:00-8:00 PM at Schanda Park 

Truffle celebrates 39 years as a band, recently earning a Legacy Makers Award from the Stone Church, and being nominated best in state by NEMA. They’ve toured all but ten states in the US; and now tour the New England region constantly. The ongoing list of international acts they have supported is huge: Dave Matthews Band, Little Feat, Bill Payne, Phish, The Band, Blues Traveler, The Radiators, Buckwheat Zydeco, Spin Doctors, Arlo Guthrie, Merl Saunders, Baba Ulatundje, New Riders Widespread panic and Toots and the Maytalls. They’ve released five albums, as well as numerous compilations culminating in their “30th Bandiversary Double Bootleg”. Roots, and Soul music with strong songwriting makes for a truly unique Truffle sound all their own. www.gerardtruffle.com
“I’m happy to be back on stage with Truffle this year. Truffle is a world class band. First and foremost they write great songs. I have played music with the best in the world; Truffle holds their own and then some.”
~ Bill Payne (Little Feat)
“Ned Chase remains a stupendous songwriter, and Dave Gerard is one of the best singers I’ve ever heard, period”
~ Face Magazine (Portland, ME)
“Truffle is musically tight, their lyrics are inspired and they do not rely on gimmicks for appeal. Instead, Truffle offers songs with the listener in mind – songs that have been masterfully crafted and arranged.”
~Showcase, Foster’s Daily Democrat (Dover, NH)
“The studio CD “That’s Right” is vintage Truffle all the way. It reflects a band that has not only established a strong identity, but shows continued growth and maturity”
~ The Wire Magazine (Portsmouth, NH)

August 25th** – North River Music

6:00-8:00 PM at Schanda Park

North River Music performs as an acoustic duo/trio or a four to six piece band. The band has played regularly at concert series, festivals and events in New Hampshire and Maine for more than 15 years. The group features a rotating cast with some of the best musicians in the area playing fresh takes on familiar songs. North River has an Americana sound with strong harmonies and expressive musicianship. Playing covers of rock, bluegrass and country songs, a North River set is fun to listen to with something familiar for everyone. From the Eagles and Dylan to the Indigo Girls and Grateful Dead come to dance, come to listen – you’ll like what you hear!

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