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We’re excited to see all the arts and crafts of Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend again on October 5th and 6th, 2024. Meanwhile, let’s look back at last year’s event.
“This was a fantastic resource for the community, and we absolutely loved being a part of it!”
2023 Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend | October 5–8
Come to historic downtown Ellsworth and experience our creative culture! At the 6th Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend event, you’ll get the opportunity to take studio tours, watch craft demonstrations, take workshops, and listen to live music!
Kick off the weekend with a Down East Dead concert at The Grand on Thursday, October 5! Opening performances by Ellsworth-based band: The Wayside.
Sponsors
FREE Concert at the Grand
About the Headliner
Down East Dead was originally formed as a way for some local midcoast friends to get together during the days of Covid, when live music as we knew it came crashing to a halt. Once live music re-emerged, the band hit the scene and quickly garnered recognition from heads all across the state of Maine as one of the newest and authentic tributes to the music of the Grateful Dead in the area.
Down East Dead attributes their sound to the Brent Mydland years of the Dead with whole-hearted energy, love, and enthusiasm. But it doesn’t stop there. D.E.D. often ventures into the territories of the Allman Brothers Band, Santana, The Band, Rolling Stones, Phish and more. Don’t be surprised to even hear an original song intertwined within their sets as the music. Creativity never stops!
Band Lineup: Rodney Sturdee James Taylor Ryan Benoit Cam King
Follow them on Instagram @downeastdead
About the Opener
The Wayside is a Maine-based power trio a blend of blues, rock, and funk reminiscent of the 60’s & 70’s. Full of energy and guaranteed to get you grooving, they bring a blend of blues, rock, and funk to the table. With Matt Johnston (drums) dazzling turnarounds with perfectly timed fills and pockets to drive the tunes, James Rea (bass/vocals) laying down funky grooves, mapping out melodies, and providing pitch-perfect harmonies, and Corey Smelley (guitar/vocals) providing fuzz heavy and experimental, Jimi Hendrix inspired riffs, get ready to get on your feet and rock!
Follow them on Instagram @_thewayside_