Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Kimball Library News 8/2/21

 It’s sad that summer is closing in on us, but fortunately we have kept a musical gem in our back pocket.

PETE KILPATRICK SUMMER CONCERT: Pete Kilpatrick has been named Maine’s best act four times in the Portland Best Music Awards and has performed over 1,600 shows. Pete and his band have shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam’s Mike Mccready, David Gray, Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, Barenaked Ladies, O.A.R, Guster, G Love and Special Sauce, Marc Cohn, Matisyahu, Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora, Amos Lee, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Brett Dennen, Tim Reynolds, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Wailers, Yonder Mountain String Band, DJ Logic, Blues Traveler, Spoon, Against Me!, Cold War Kids, Toots and the Maytals, Rusted Root, Mutemath, State Radio, Dawes, Warren Haynes, Eve6, Eric Hutchinson, Meiko, Civil Twlight, Nuno Bettencourt, The Record Company and J Cole. Kilpatrick’s work is a blend of folk and pop rock music.

This lovely summer event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and will take place on Thursday, August 19th, at 6:00 PM. Please call or hop online to register, but note all are invited regardless of registration, so do not hesitate last minute to invite friends and family.

About Pete Kilpatrick: Maine based singer/songwriter Pete Kilpatrick grew up with a deep and resounding love of melody. With no formal training in music, Pete picked up the acoustic guitar at the age of 16 and began teaching himself how to play, crafting his own songs all while falling deeply in love with the process.

After completing high school, Pete took a few years off before attending college to focus his energy on a full-time career as a musician. He wrote and recorded his first album, Half Way Home, back in 2003. Between networking and a near constant performing schedule throughout New England he began to develop a loyal following that would continue to grow over the years.

The next ten years in Pete’s career saw the successful release of six additional albums (totaling over 40,000 albums sold), a brief record deal with Epic Records and over 1,000 live performances. Pete and his band released his seventh studio album, Echo, in the spring of 2016.

MOVIES AHEAD: Please keep your excitement down as we announce that we are re-introducing Tuesday movies back in the Kimball Library. This is just a teaser to let you know to keep open your social calendar. Things will look a little different this year regarding seating and such, but we are just joyful at the prospect of serving you up some viewing entertainment. Stay tuned to our website and future articles for more details.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

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