MUSIC + EVENTS

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primo Cubano | August 9th

TIX $20 ADV, $25 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT PRIMO CUBANO (PRIMOCUBANO.COM):

Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.

amaican dancehall / reggae legend King Yellowman returns to Bayside Bowl on Friday, August 7th | all-ages | 8pm 

ABOUT KING YELLOWMAN ( KINGYELLOWMAN.COM )

King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley. After winning a talent contest at Tastee Patties in Kingston, Yellow went on to excite reggae crowds all over Jamaica and the rest of the world with his boastful and sometimes bodacious lyrics. His ability to ride rhythm and excite a crowd made Yellow an instant hit in Jamaica. He also began to work with the Ace Sound System in St. Thomas and drew big crowds at his dancehall performances. Later in his career, Yellow began to spread out and work for a number of different producers, sometimes releasing as many as five albums per year. This led to a recording contract with CBS Records. Yellowman recorded one album with them before he was diagnosed with jaw cancer and was given six months to live. This was in 1986. After surgery an extended leave of absence from the record industry, Yellowman began his comeback with the song "Blueberry Hill", and his career was re-launched. His first album for RAS came from producer Phillip 'Fatis' Burrell and was called "Yellow Like Cheese". Coincidentally this was the start of a long and fruitful relationship with RAS and Yellowman and also RAS and 'Fatis' and his exterminator production. Yellowman has always been very professional to work with and always a respectful and reliable human being. He has managed to outlive his predicted fate of death and his performances are incredibly lively as he seems to have an unlimited amount of stage energy. We can only hope for the best for Yellowman. He has continued his hard work and his devotion to his family is to be complimented. The rudest Dancehall toaster of the 1980s, Jamaica's albino son Yellowman made as many enemies as fans with his controversial, often overtly sexist (if tongue in cheek) lyrics. Now back on the Ragga scene, singing at a slightly slower pace, Yellowman's witticisms are as cheeky, spirited and intelligent as ever, and delivered with his customary sharp, melodic style. Join us AUGUST 7th for what is sure to be the dancehall event of the season in Maine! For more info please visit:www.kingyellowman.com

Legendary NH rock band Say Zuzu return to Portland, ME to perform at Bayside Bowl w/s/g Whitney Walker on Saturday, August 8th | all-ages

ABOUT SAY ZUZU ( SAYZUZU.COM )

A pandemic-inspired reconnection with old friend and longtime label owner George Fontaine —-New West Records/Strolling Bones Records in Nashville, TN and Athens, GA respectively —-resulted in ‘ZuZu signing a multi-layered, multi-album recording contract with Strolling Bones to release five of their past records, and two new ones. “Here Again: A Retrospective” is the band’s first offering on the label - a selection of tracks from five of the band’s earlier records. “No Time to Lose'' is the band's first album of new material in nearly twenty years.

In the early 90s, Newmarket, NH based Say ZuZu found their sound in a growing alt-country movement which spawned artists like The Old 97s and Wilco, and inspired a generation of artists including The Avett Brothers, Kacey Musgraves and others. In their road warrior days, the band toured tirelessly from Maine to Chicago, Texas and Georgia, but found their greatest success abroad as minor stars in Italy, developing a European fanbase and signing with Germany’s Blue Rose Records. After more than 10 years, 10 albums, and logging more than 2000 shows in 25 states and four foreign countries, Say ZuZu called it a day, amicably, in 2003. Until now.

ABOUT WHITNEY WALKER ( WHITNEYWALKERMUSIC.COM )

The critically acclaimed alt-psych-freak-folk songwriter and RascalZ RecodZ recording artist, Whitney Walker, has spent the past few years touring behind the success of his debut album and recent EP release in 2024, and has truly embraced the role of bandleader and pirate captain. With the forthcoming release of his third studio record, a full-length album entitled Blood Harmony (RascalZ RecordZ 2026), Walker, in conjunction with producer and bandmate Dan Capaldi (Demos For All), have captured a rare essence, an authentically odd, awesome energy that exists somewhere between a late night rousing with Tom Waits knocking over garbage cans on a suburban school night and a date-night dinner and a movie with your future killer. There is a real sense that anything goes and it's all likely to do so, if it hasn't happened already. Either way, you'd better pay attention!

Walker, himself began grabbing the attention of music writers and fans with the release of his debut full-length album, A Dog Staring Into A Mirror On The Floor (RascalZ RecordZ 2023), which featured prominent contributions from legendary baritone saxophonist Dana Colley of the band Morphine and Vapors of Morphine. With praises from the likes of Paste Magazine, ChorusFM, and Glide Magazine, to name a few, the COVID-era lockdown release garnered Walker a much wider audience. Colley would continue collaborating with Walker and again was featured on the 2024 Whitney Walker EP release, Where To Go And How To Get There (RascalZ RecordZ 2025), with the four songs on that release now included in the ten-song forthcoming LP, Blood Harmony(OUT 5/10/26 on RascalZ RecordZ).

Blood Harmony, unlike Walker's debut LP, is the sound of a real working band. The album breathes and pulses with a tribal heartbeat, and drummer Robert Mitchell's steadfast rhythm feels like a big top tent holding an entire circus within its walls. On the album opener, and holdover from the recent EP release, "Orangutan", Walker sings that "...her name is an apostrophe!" while a gospel wall of organ sound drowns out the proclamation with a haunting atonement.

This is the music of wild people, living wildly and then having to come to terms with what has been done or what is being done. Wild, with an even wilder imagination. Dangerous stuff indeed.

"My mission statement for what I'm trying to achieve is chop philosophic vs. bubblegum rock, which is the first sentence in the chorus to Ladina. Poetry over compelling music basically. My dad got me two tapes when I got locked up in my first psych ward, both best of. Lou Reed Walk On The Wild Side and Ramones Mania. So I'm attempting to combine those two vibes most often." - (Walker, 2026)

The somber and even macabre "Death Row Dinner" is glued together by Dana Colley's sleek noir-inflected baritone sax melodies and also features innovative production work by Dan Capaldi, helping to create a more defined narrative. The synth-folk-punk "Lorena Bobbit" feels like a Violent Femmes b-side while the track "Narcotics Brigade" harkens a return to the stripped-down but spacious sound that made Walker's debut so enchanting. Other highlights on the album include the two singles, "Ladina, and "Solar Princess," both of which arrive with stunning accompanying music videos. On"Drowning In A Mirage", Walker sings that "...Santa Claus is real," and at that point, it's safe to say that this haunting is going to stick with you, and the world that is occupied by this music has become surreal; the imaginations have started to feel real. In this magical and mystical setting he has created, Walker's compositions truly shine. There is hardly an archetype to hang your ear on. Choruses...well, maybe? As Walker has established, anything goes. All expectations are always defied. It is this defiance that is his true earmark - what makes this music punk. It's what makes Walker's songs so absolute in their uniqueness and eccentricity.

Walker's success in bringing these peculiar and sometimes idiosyncratic visions to life certainly starts with his adroit but sometimes outlandish lyricism, a thread that has never deviated too far from the eldritch throughout his career. Walker spent decades struggling with addiction and sometimes homelessness, and it's on this desperate edge that almost every song seems to teeter on. There is always an urgency, a motive, and a purpose to illuminating the obscure. If you are one of these people who have tread upon or even loitered these shadowy avenues, this album will become a companion for you. A good portion of credit, however, in achieving this distinctive radiance comes from the motley crew of sonic wizards that Walker assembled to record Blood Harmony. Walker explains that touring over the past few years helped his core band bring a much more live approach to the studio, as well as continued collaborations with the likes of Colley and the other all-star guest musicians featured on the album, many who now perform live regularly with Walker and his band.

"The live band, since the first album, has been mainly Rob, Dan, and I. We have always wanted a keyboard player. We are working towards embedding Gabrielle Raymond into the band, and she is all over the album. We also worked with Tyler Quist for the first time, which was super inspiring and gives off an eighties / David Lynch/ I don't know exactly what vibe. Really inspired by playing. Dana joined us again on this one, and as long as he keeps agreeing to play on stuff, he will be recording with us. He is a genius and a warm and generous father figure whom everyone wishes they had. We also had many other friends and loved ones on the album as well." - (Walker, 2026)

The album closes out with the song "George Jetson's Wife", the oldest of the tracks, written decades ago. The song features an ever-present Farfisa organ melody performed by Tyler Quist (Jaw Gems), who masterfully peppers the entire album with exquisite keyboard arrangements, fully supported by Dana Colley's signature baritone-saxophone wall of sound. Despite having explored the dark paths of melancholy and regret throughout the album, Walker and crew remind the listener that this is the sound of a band, that no matter how murky the waters are, there is always a lighthouse somewhere to guide us, no matter how absurd or preposterous the voyage may seem to be!

Currently Whitney Walker and his band are preparing for the upcoming release of the two singles, “Ladina” (Out 4/10/26) and “Solar Princess” (Out 4/24/26) both of which are accompanied by stunning music videos created by Calvin Atkinson and Kelsie Steil respectively, and the forthcoming album drop. Walker and band will also be performing select US tour dates in support of the release.

Mainely Reggae Sundays | A Weekly Rooftop Reggae Party & Caribbean Cookout
DOORS & FOOD OPEN AT 5PM | $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET
INFO / TIX OR RESERVATIONS: eventbrite.com/e/mainely-reggae-sundays-a-weekly-rooftop-reggae-party-caribbean-cookout-tickets-1990786789879

Portland’s weekly rooftop reggae session is here.

Mainely Reggae Sundays brings together sound system culture, reggae, dancehall, and high-energy vibes at Bayside Bowl. This is more than a party — it’s a weekly gathering built around music, food, and community.

Pull up early for the Caribbean cookout, then ride the energy into the night as selectors take over the rooftop with nonstop reggae and dancehall.

Event Flow:
5PM – Caribbean Cookout
6PM – Sound System Warm Up
7PM – Reggae & Dancehall Party

Location:
Bayside Bowl Rooftop
58 Alder St, Portland, ME

Admission: $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET

Good food. Cold drinks. Real vibes.Every Sunday. 🌴🔥

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Royal Hammer | August 20th

TIX $10 FLAT ADV / DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT ROYAL HAMMER ( FACEBOOK.COM/ROYALHAMMER ):

The Royal Hammer is a six-piece roots reggae group from Portland, Maine. Heavily influenced by Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, and Roots Radics, Royal Hammer takes pride in the authenticity of their sound. Michael Taylor (The Awesome, Zion Train) is backed-up by a heavy rhythm section including Gary Gemetti (Rustic Overtones) on drums, Tyler Quist (Jaw Gems, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew on keys, and bass player Stu Mahan (Nat Osbourne Band, London Souls), with Lucas Desmond (Model Airplane, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, Rustic Overtones on saxes, and new addition Jamie Bifulco (Party Time Excellent, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, Rustic Overtones on trombone. Royal Hammer's grooves are deep and infectious. The Royal Hammer has shared the stage with reggae legends Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Barrington Levy and has backed up international reggae artists Marty Dread and Legendary Glen DaCosta of Zap Pow and the Wailers.

Mainely Reggae Sundays | A Weekly Rooftop Reggae Party & Caribbean Cookout
DOORS & FOOD OPEN AT 5PM | $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET
INFO / TIX OR RESERVATIONS: eventbrite.com/e/mainely-reggae-sundays-a-weekly-rooftop-reggae-party-caribbean-cookout-tickets-1990786789879

Portland’s weekly rooftop reggae session is here.

Mainely Reggae Sundays brings together sound system culture, reggae, dancehall, and high-energy vibes at Bayside Bowl. This is more than a party — it’s a weekly gathering built around music, food, and community.

Pull up early for the Caribbean cookout, then ride the energy into the night as selectors take over the rooftop with nonstop reggae and dancehall.

Event Flow:
5PM – Caribbean Cookout
6PM – Sound System Warm Up
7PM – Reggae & Dancehall Party

Location:
Bayside Bowl Rooftop
58 Alder St, Portland, ME

Admission: $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET

Good food. Cold drinks. Real vibes.Every Sunday. 🌴🔥

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Kenya Hall | August 27th

TIX $15 ADV , $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES
TIX @: eventbrite.com/e/kenya-hall-live-on-the-bayside-bowl-roof-all-ages-tickets-1986366036286

ABOUT KENYA HALL ( KENYAHALL.COM ) 

Based out of Portland, Maine, Kenya Hall has shared stages with incredible local and national acts such as The Roots, Dr. John, Lettuce, Jaw Gems, Rustic Overtones, Adam Deitch, Jon Fishman, Nigel Hall, Shemekia Copeland, and Fred Wesley. As one-of-a-kind as it gets, Kenya’s musical artistry weaves together indomitable vocals with a fierce blend of soul and funk delivered with a rare energy that leaves every audience she sings to better for having been a part of it. Drawing her writing and performing influences from Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Sharon Jones, Kenya is not only relevant in what she says, but poignant in how she communicates it. Leaning heavily on Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, and the seed of what makes a rock and roll artist — Kenya is here to deeply inspire and elevate the world around her.

Jamaica's legendary harmonic trio, The Meditations, perform at Bayside Bowl Saturday August 29th

ABOUT THE MEDITATIONS ( MEDITATIONSMUSIC.COM )

Known internationally as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio. The Meditations have captured the hearts of Reggae fans globally. This led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Scratch, who were producing for Bob Marley And The Wailers at the time, asked them to do background vocals on Punky Reggae Party with Bob on lead vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he went in search for the group to do more backing vocals for him. He requested harmony and background vocals on songs like Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. In fact, The Meditations’ harmonic vocals can be heard on some of your favorite tracks such as Bongo Man , Youths Them A Cry by Jimmy Cliff, and Mr. Cop by Gregory Isaacs to name a few.In 1983 Linval Thompson produced The Meditations fourth album titled No More Friend. Originally, this album was a solo project between Linval and Ansel Cridland. This was during the time that Ansel took a break from the band, prompted by a bad leg injury. He remained at home in Jamaica, while his band members Winston Watson and Danny Clarke resided in the United States, where they were touring and also working on an album of their own, titled For The Good Of Man. Linval convinced Ansel to get back in the studio and get focused on being a solo artist but Funny enough , upon the completion of the album , Ansel decided to release it under The Meditations instead ofunder his solo name of Ansel Meditations. He titled the album No More Friend, which became such a major success , it prompted the band to reunite once again, touring under The Meditations banner. It led to numerous tours throughout theUnited States and Europe, expanding their fanbase even more. However ,they were not completely united , they still had some internal issues to resolve. After some time had passed, Ansel decided to put the band back together officially. That decision led to the release of another masterpiece, titled Return Of The Meditations, produced by Ansel Cridland in 1993 on Heartbeat records. Ansel followed up by sitting in the producer's chair once again. Producing The Meditations Ghetto Knowledge on the Easy Star Label in 1999 and then producing Stand In Love in 2004 but this time on his own label, Meditations Music, on which he has released numerous singles over the years. In 2011 He collaborated with yet another great producer , Philip Smart. Together they produced an album titled Dangerous Society, which most definitely reflected the times that we’re living in. The Meditations are dedicated musicians, writers, and producers who have been rocking stages and venues for more than forty years and are still touring to this day.

Mainely Reggae Sundays | A Weekly Rooftop Reggae Party & Caribbean Cookout
DOORS & FOOD OPEN AT 5PM | $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET
INFO / TIX OR RESERVATIONS: eventbrite.com/e/mainely-reggae-sundays-a-weekly-rooftop-reggae-party-caribbean-cookout-tickets-1990786789879

Portland’s weekly rooftop reggae session is here.

Mainely Reggae Sundays brings together sound system culture, reggae, dancehall, and high-energy vibes at Bayside Bowl. This is more than a party — it’s a weekly gathering built around music, food, and community.

Pull up early for the Caribbean cookout, then ride the energy into the night as selectors take over the rooftop with nonstop reggae and dancehall.

Event Flow:
5PM – Caribbean Cookout
6PM – Sound System Warm Up
7PM – Reggae & Dancehall Party

Location:
Bayside Bowl Rooftop
58 Alder St, Portland, ME

Admission: $10 COVER OR ADV TICKET

Good food. Cold drinks. Real vibes.Every Sunday. 🌴🔥

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Grammy Winner Dave Gutter(Rustic Overtones) | September 3rd

TIX $15 ADV , $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT DAVE GUTTER:

Dave Gutter is a Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician, singer and producer from Portland Maine. Gutter has co-written songs with Aaron Neville, David Bowie, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Imogen Heap, James Poyser, Questlove?, The Black Violin, Eric Krasno, Spose, Wax, Grammatik, Griz, Sydney Franklin and many more. As a Maine native, Gutter is a legend in his own right as frontman and primary songwriter for Rustic Overtones for more than 20 years. Rustic Overtones were signed by Clive Davis and made their debut label release with legendary collaborators Tony Visconti and David Bowie. Rustic Overtones has a large grassroots following in the northeast and still perform live. As a musician Dave Gutter has toured with Steel Pulse, De La Soul, Run Dmc, 311 and The Roots. In 2016 Gutter co-wrote the Aaron Neville album Apache which was an autobiographical collection of songs based on themes from Aaron Neville's poetry. In 2023 the song “Stompin Ground” co-written by Gutter as performed by Aaron Neville and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band won a Grammy as part of the soundtrack to New Orleans documentary “Take me to the River”.

Perfect Giddimani Presents | Burnhard Spliffington & FriendsMainely Reggae Finale Weekend – Night One

Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Bayside Bowl – Portland, MaineDoors: 8:00 PM

Mainely Reggae closes out an unforgettable summer with the first night of the Finale Weekend, bringing an authentic Jamaican sound system dance party to Bayside Bowl.

Headlining the night is Perfect Giddimani performing his exclusive Burnhard Spliffington & Friends session. This is not a traditional reggae concert—it's a high-energy celebration built around heavyweight selections, booming bass, dancehall, reggae, dubplates, pull-ups, and nonstop vibes.

Joining the night is championship selector Jah Mikey One, delivering authentic sound system culture with exclusive selections and energy from start to finish. Hosting the evening are MCs Tuff Like Iron x Mr. Beachside, with special guest appearances throughout the night.

Expect a packed dance floor, surprise collaborations, and one of the biggest reggae parties of the year as Mainely Reggae transforms Bayside Bowl into a true Caribbean dancehall experience.

Featuring

• Perfect Giddimani – Burnhard Spliffington & Friends

• Championship Selector Jah Mikey One

• MCs Tuff Like Iron x Mr. Beachside

• Special Guest Performances

• Mainely Reggae Sound System

Schedule

8:00 PM – Doors Open

8:30 PM – Sound System Session Begins

10:00 PM – Burnhard Spliffington & Friends

11:30 PM – Final Dance Session / Venue Closes

Advance Tickets: $20 Day of Show: $25

Continue the celebration on Sunday, September 6, at the Mainely Reggae Rooftop Finale, the final rooftop session of the summer featuring selectors, special guests, and one last sunset celebration overlooking Portland.

One Weekend. Two Unique Experiences. One Massive Finale.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Vapors of Morphine ft. Dana Colley of Morphine | September 12th

TIX $25 ADV, $30 DOOR
TIX @: eventbrite.com/e/vapors-of-morphine-ft-dana-colley-live-on-bayside-bowl-roof-all-ages-tickets-1986369140571

ABOUT VAPORS OF MORPHINE ( VAPORSOFMORPHINE.COM )

Vapors of Morphine are a power trio featuring electric baritone sax, drums, and 2 string slide bass (often guitar). Baritone saxophonist Dana Colley is the through-line between Vapors and “low rock” pioneers Morphine, whose leader Mark Sandman left this earth while performing onstage in Italy in 1999. VoM perform much of the Morphine repertoire, plus new material and original versions of selective covers. They expand on the ethereal, hypnotic sounds popularized by the group in the nineties, and dig into their influences, from African music to delta Blues.

Bayside Bowl presents the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) | September 17th

TIX $15 ADV, $20 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT PRIMAL SOUP:

Primal Soup is a Maine-based tribute to Phish.

Bayside Bowl presents the Closing Party for the Rooftop Summer Concert Series | Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew | September 24th | all-ages

TIX $25 ADV, $30 DOOR | 6PM | ALL-AGES

ABOUT GINA & THE RED EYE FLIGHT CREW ( GINAANDTHEREDEYEFLIGHTCREW.COM )

When Boston-based vocalist Gina Alibrio moved to Portland, Maine, she joined forces with members of Rustic Overtones, Jaw Gems, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and Model Airplane to form "Gina And The Red Eye Flight Crew." Alibrio's vocals have been compared to the blues comprehension of Susan Tedeschi with a knack for songwriting aligned with the likes of a young Christine McVie. The energetic nine-piece collective tackles originals with a flair for the funky and seasoned professionalism.The Flight Crew is not your average dance event band. Their catalogue draws from a list of Pop, Soul, and R&B favorites that may surprise you, but most certainly will make you move.

Dead Strait (Grateful Dead & Dire Straits Mash Up Tribute) live at Bayside Bowl on Friday, SEPT. 25th | all-ages | 8pm

Dead Strait is an electrifying fusion band that seamlessly blends the improvisational spirit of Grateful Dead music with the storytelling prowess and melodic rock of Dire Straits. Formed by a group of passionate musicians, Dead Strait offers a unique sound experience that captivates audiences with its rich melodies, intricate guitar work, and heartfelt lyrics.

The band pays homage to the Grateful Dead’s iconic catalogue, infusing their performances with extended sections and spontaneous arrangements. At the same time, Dead Strait incorporates the sharp lyrical narratives and sharp instrumentation made famous by Dire Straits, creating a dynamic contrast that appeals to fans of both iconic bands.

With set lists that feature beloved classics from both legacies, (and more) Dead Strait delivers an unforgettable live experience. Their performances evoke nostalgia while also charting new musical territory, making them a must-see for fans of rock, jam bands, and everything in between.

Gorilla Finger, one of Maine's most renowned reggae acts, returns to Bayside Bowl, Friday OCT 2 | all-ages | 8pm | limited time use code 'ZEROG'=20% off adv.tix

ABOUT GORILLA FINGER (GORILLA FINGER DUB | GORILLAFINGERDUB.COM)

The idea of Gorilla Finger Dub sparked in the mind of Eric Dudevoir (bass) when he heard Chris Boivin (lead vocals, guitar) busking in the streets of downtown Portland, Maine. The idea started off as a weekly musical gathering of like-minded locals, and once each band member emerged and settled into their roles, the idea evolved into the band: Chris and Eric welcomed Samuel Belanger (drums, vocals), Steve Martin (lead guitar), Robbie Cooper (keys), and Mike Rice (percussion) into the collective.

After recording their debut album Cool It Down in 2011, the band hit the northeast regional scene showcasing an original sound and style known as soul-rock reggae, and pushing each performance to the edge with their live improvisations and jams. Naturally, the second album was recorded live. Live on 4/20 released in 2020. Each year Gorilla Finger has honored their biggest inspiration, Bob Marley, with a tribute show on his birthday – an annual event that has grown fast over the last 8 years, and has been enjoyed by thousands. Joining them each year on saxophone is Glen DaCosta of the original Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Gorilla Finger has shared the stage with many of their other inspirations; Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Ziggy Marley, Inner Circle, and Yellowman to name a few. Currently the band is working on their third studio album, which will no doubt expand on their signature soul-rock reggae sound. For more info please visit: GORILLAFINGERDUB.COM

Weird Phishes, who perform Radiohead through the Lens of Phish, play live at Bayside Bowl on Saturday, OCT. 24th. This show is all-ages.

ABOUT WEIRD PHISHES (WEIRDPHISHES.COM)

Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like - the iconic melancholy rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has sparked an unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast. Cleverly avoiding the "tribute" trope, Weird Phishes continues to push the envelope of what a mashup band can be, delivering performances that need to be experienced in order to believe.

A quick glance at the band’s social media gives a glimpse into why this unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. “Bought tickets on a whim because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club, and thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible musicianship and thought that had gone into their set...it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in years.” Said one user. “Clean, creative mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.” says another. “Impossibly excellent show.”

In July 2019, Weird Phishes solidified their place in the New England jam community, playing back-to-back afterparties after Phish’s performances at Fenway Park. With a growing fanbase and an ever-changing setlist, the band continued their breakout year with a fall run to the midwest. In a weird bout of poetic justice, Weird Phishes was the last band to play at northeast jam-staple venue Nectar's before the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

When live music came back in 2021, Weird Phishes returned with a force. The band made its triumphant return with a headlining performance at the inaugural Safe and Soundz festival, and took a victory lap with appearances across the northeast at Circus of Life Festival and a sold-out performance to christen Boston's newest venue, Aeronaut Cannery.

A Very Jerry Halloween with Rose Alley (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute) at Bayside Bowl | all-ages | 8pm

ABOUT ROSE ALLEY ( FACEBOOK.COM/ROSEALLEYJGB )

Celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia, JGB and more! Based in southern Maine, Rose Alley features Aaron Nadeau on guitar and vocals, Kevin Roper on hammond organ, piano and vocals, Neil Carroll on drums and vocals and Drew Wyman on bass. Rose Alley toes the line of Garcia authenticity while re-creating and re-imagining the diverse song catalog he pulled from. High energy jams, rich instrumentation, exploratory improvisation and vocal harmonies bring this tribute to a new realm of the JGB experience that is bringing people back time and time again!

Renowned reggae group John Brown's Body return to Portland, ME to perform an all-ages show at Bayside Bowl on November 21st.
(Bayside Bowl & Mainely Reggae & Zero Gravity Presents)

ABOUT JOHN BROWN'S BODY ( JOHNBROWNSBODYMUSIC.COM )

The torch has been relit! Featuring a group of long time JBB players, including founding members Kevin Kinsella, Tommy Benedetti, and Lee Hamilton, the undisputed OGs of the scene are fired up to hit the stage in 2025. This year, John Brown’s Body celebrates 30 years of making original roots reggae music around the world. They will be touring as well as releasing new music throughout 2025.

The group has been on sabbatical the past few years, taking a break from the road and studio. But family is always family, and in early 2023, with JBB still dormant, Kinsella reached out to Benedetti about getting together to play some of the classic era JBB music. The crew was assembled, featuring players from all different periods of JBB's history. After a handful of recent shows the embers were burning - the music was sounding better than ever and the time was right. So, with the support and blessing of Elliot Martin, the torch will be re-lit. In addition to Kinsella, Benedetti and Hamilton, the group features Nate Edgar (bass, 2006-2016), Jon Pentronzio (keys, 2009-2018), and TJ Schaper (trombone, 2015-2018), who collectively have decades of service with JBB. Van Gordon Martin (guitar – Skatalites, G Love, and more) has been in the family over fifteen years and joins the group for the first time on stage.

With a long and storied career on the scene covering three decades and multiple lineup changes, JBB was formed in 1996 by Kevin Kinsella and released its seminal album “All Time”, which achieved near mythical status and is credited with being a cornerstone of the US reggae scene. As the original lead singer and songwriter for JBB, Kinsella is responsible for bringing a vast body of original music to the scene, and across the first five JBB releases. From its breakout release on Itown Records ‘All Time’, to multiple releases on Shanachie Records, JBB cemented itself as a successful touring and recording outfit with an original voice. In 2005, JBB joined forces with the legends Easy Star Records, which would begin a lasting and fruitful relationship spanning over ten years and seven releases.

Hailed as “Future roots, reggae, and dub with an intricately balanced weaving of vocals, percussion, keyboard, bass, guitar, and stunning horn section that ties it all together” (WRUV), John Brown’s Body has built “a legacy that has inspired and carved a path for the now thriving contemporary American reggae scene” (Rudeboy Reggae). Formed in Ithaca, New York, in the mid 1990s, at a time when there wasn’t yet a far-reaching U.S. reggae scene, JBB was one of a small handful of U.S. reggae bands that began touring nationally. Since then, JBB has played an important role in helping define distinctly “American reggae.” JBB’s music is steeped in traditional vibes, but unapologetically incorporates elements from other genres.

Their unique approach resonated with the masses. The group’s 2008 full-length record, Amplify, hit #1 on the BillboardReggae Chart, 2012’s JBB In Dub EP reached #1 on iTunes’ Reggae Chart, and in 2013 Kings And Queens topped both Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at #1. On stage, JBB finds a home across a host of genres and has toured the world extensively, performing alongside: Slightly Stoopid, Dave Matthews, Burning Spear, Gym Class Heroes, SOJA, and many more.

The 2025 live show will feature music from the first 5 classic era JBB records and the band looks forward to presenting this music, as well as brand new material, with a rejuvenated, electric vibe to the fans.