Jud Caswell

The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and other talents (professional and amateur) to share their talents, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. A fundraiser for the church, the “Side Door” is organized by UUCB’s Music Director, Will Bristol, with a group of volunteers to help make the evening run smoothly.

The Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August.

What to expect at the Coffeehouse
Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under.

Doors open at 6:45

An Open Mic for the first people who sign up.

Open Mic signup at 6:45 pm
Open Mic at 7:00
Break

Homemade refreshments and coffee are available on a donation basis.

A featured performer (Jud) – 8:30-9:30 pm.

An afternoon of Jim Croce favorites, from "Time in a Bottle" and "Operator" to "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "You Don't Mess Around with Jim." Sing along if you like! Part of the United Parish Concert Series in Harrison. All ages, free parking.

An afternoon of talented singer-songwriters curated by Jud Caswell.

Lisa Redfern is an award-winning Maine singer/songwriter with more than 12 albums to her credit. Her most recent CD, "THE BEST PART" (March 2024), is a collection of 9 original songs and 3 covers in Folk/Americana/Rootsy settings with several wonderful local musical luminaries joining her in the studio. Her awards include: Best Song at West Coast Songwriters Association, Finalist in the Great American Song Contest and the USA Songwriting Competition. Her lullaby CD, "Sing Me Goodnight", released in July 2010, won the National Parenting Publications Gold Award as well as a Parents' Choice Silver Award.

Acadia Pines are Rylee and Liz. They've been playing together since 2016, when they met in high school, and they just released their first record this summer! With stunning harmony vocals and multi-instrument talent, this young duo is one to keep an eye out for!

Jud Caswell is an award-winning Maine singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose album Live at the Seagull Shop hit #1 on the Folk Alliance International radio charts. He won the legendary Kerrville New Folk competition and co-wrote "The Weight of the World," recorded by Judy Collins. Playing guitar, banjo, cittern, and whistles, Jud mixes original songs with Irish favorites and tributes to Jim Croce and Cat Stevens. He also supports his songwriting community by hosting regular in-the-round shows, open mics, and workshops, as well as producing records at his Frog Hollow Studio in Topsham.

If the hustle and bustle of the season has you running ragged, come slow down with an evening of old-fashioned acoustic holiday music at Cadenza. Bring your voice and sing along with the classics, or just sit back and soak in the warmth of good music and good company. Guitar, banjo, cittern, whistles, and plenty of Christmas cheer. It's one of my favorite nights of the year, and I'd love to see you there!

An intimate Sunday afternoon house concert in Sharon, MA, with songs and stories from the Maine coast. RSVP required: email info@lakeviewhouseconcerts.org for an invitation and the address. $25 suggested donation (pay what you can), and 100% goes to the artist. Hope to see you there!