Jun 16, 2025 | Music, Stories - Summer 2025
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jennifer Grace – Toby McAllister’s career path has always been the road less traveled—that of a professional musician. Sparks the Rescue, with McAllister on guitar, achieved success not many bands ever attain. Now, the...
Jan 17, 2025 | Music, Stories - Winter 2025
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Mark Turcotte Engagement is an excellent word for an Amy Stacey Curtis performance—there is a substantial connection between her and those who bear witness. Often prefaced by an explanation of how music is playing a part in her...
Jul 22, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Music, Soundcheck, Stories, Stories - Summer 2024
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jose Leiva Very seldom is the focus of the Music Spotlight a band that has members who are too young to vote, with only a few shows under their belt. But the musicianship of Crosshair and their ardent commitment to performance...
Apr 15, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Community History, Music, Stories, Stories - Spring 2024
by Michael Krapovicky| photography by Brewster Burns Because of the delay from COVID-related shutdowns, the Maine Music Society is observing its 50th anniversary this year rather than in 2022. The Golden Jubilee, a series of events commemorating the MMS’ long tenure...
Jan 25, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Music, Soundcheck, Stories, Stories - Winter 2024
by Michael Krapovicky| photography by Jose Leiva SHELLY COOMBS is an integral part of the Lewiston Auburn music scene, performing both solo shows as well as being joined by some of the best musicians and singers in the area. A self-effacing smile and warm, friendly...
