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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sugarbox
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260918T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001618-1789758000-1789774200@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050634Z
URL:https://portholemaine.com/event/sugarbox-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u
 tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:"Freaky Fridaze" Live Broadcast with WMPG
DTSTART:20260918T210000Z
DTEND:20260918T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T061400Z
UID:10001419-1789750800-1789758000@www.portlandmuseum.org
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast Freaky Fridaze live f
 rom the PMA from 5:00 p.m. — 7 p.m.\n\n\n\nThis happy hour series takes 
 your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild\, spinning
  records and soaking up the vibes with listeners and music lovers. Join us
  for a rotation of DJs each Free Friday night this September. Bring a blan
 ket and settle into the Shaw Family Sculpture Park for Freaky Fridaze. \n
 \n\n\nDJs for September:9/4 — Kenny Mac & Annella — Northern Soul Nigh
 t9/11 — 2h1 & Celandine9/18 — DJ Jon & Teal Child9/25 — NoKal\, <3\,
  & Miss Match \n\n\n\nAbout WMPG: WMPG is a community radio station broad
 casting from Portland\, Maine. It is located on Bedford Street at the Univ
 ersity of Southern Maine Portland Campus. It is affiliated with the colleg
 e\, and a mix of USM students and volunteers from the greater Portland com
 munity produce all the music and local public affairs programs. It broadca
 sts 4.5 kilowatts on 90.9 (licensed to Gorham\, where the main campus of U
 SM is located) and can be heard as far north as Augusta\, Maine and west i
 nto New Hampshire. WMPG broadcasts online 24/7 and has a number of podcast
 s and archived programs.
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URL:https://www.portlandmuseum.org/event/freaky-fridaze-live-broadcast-wit
 h-wmpg-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Museum of Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Annual President's Concert
DTSTART:20260918T230000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260911T060633Z
UID:10035854-1789758000-1789765200@usm.maine.edu
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of a new year with the Annual President’
 s Concert\, the season-opening event at the Crewe Center for the Arts. Thi
 s special evening showcases the vibrant Osher School of Music community\, 
 featuring performances by faculty\, alumni\, students\, and special guest 
 artists. \n\n\nTickets go on-sale September 4th\, and are available throug
 h PortTIX\, the official box office for the Osher School of Music. \n\nPHO
 NE 207-842-0800ONLINE www.porttix.comIN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A\, P
 ortland\, ME 04101\n\nEvent Details\nParking\nDue to limited resources\, p
 arking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase 
 a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend r
 eserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm. You
  can also pre-purchase your parking as a ticket add-on through PortTix.\nF
 or easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts\, choose either Parking Ga
 rage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center)\, Lot P1 (off
  of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering 
 Ave by the former Maine Law building).\n\nDisability Access and Accommodat
 ions\nLarge format printed programs\, Assisted Listening Devices\, and Whe
 elchair access are available at each performance. Please see front-of-hous
 e staff for access.\nIf you have questions about disability access or need
  to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters\, m
 aterials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please contact Hanna Flewelling at
  (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as 
 soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.\n
 \n\nSubscribe to our patron newsletter to stay up-to-date on all Osher Sch
 ool of Music events: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/lF0CweH/osomsu
 bscribe \n\n\nJoin the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher: https:/
 /lp.constantcontactpages.com/…/OSoMUsherSignUp
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060633Z
LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\,
  Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/annual-presidents-conce
 rt/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/venue/waynflete-tenn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:THE 10th ANNUAL APPLE VALLEY CAMPGROUND  CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW
DTSTART:20260919T090000Z
DTEND:20260919T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260910T121227Z
UID:10000056-1789808400-1789830000@portlandmotorclub.com
CATEGORIES:festival,food,free,music
DESCRIPTION:Sept: 19-Sat. & Rain Date:  Sept. 20\, Sun. \n THE 9th ANNUA
 L APPLE VALLEY CAMPGROUND \nCAR AND TRACTOR SHOW.  This is a Cruise-in ev
 ent. \n1053 ME-109\, Acton\, ME.  9am-3pm. \n50/50\, Drawing at 2:30.  F
 REE admission. \nAll Vehicles and Tractors are Welcome. \nLots of prizes\,
  Food wagon\, Music\, Vendors Welcome. \nIN MEMORY OF PAT DOYLE\, KENNY & 
 STAN SMITH \nFMI:  Marianne 207-636-2285 \napplevalleycampground@gmail.co
 m
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T121227Z
LOCATION:Apple Valley Campground\, 1053 ME-109\, Acton\, United States
URL:https://portlandmotorclub.com/event/the-9th-annual-apple-valley-campgr
 ound-car-and-tractor-show/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp
 aign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Motor Club
X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandmotorclub.com/car-show-and-events-parent//cdn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:8 Balls Band
DTSTART:20260919T100000Z
DTEND:20260919T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001622-1789822800-1789833600@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Matty & The Penders
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001619-1789844400-1789860600@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Talk Like A Pirate Day: Sea Shanties with The Shank Painters!
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T120725Z
UID:7414-1789822800-1789830000@congresssquarepark.org
CATEGORIES:family,music
DESCRIPTION:Y’arr! \nCelebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day with
  sea shanties by local pirate band The Shank Painters! Family-friendly\, a
 nd costumes encouraged!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120725Z
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/talk-like-a-pirate-day-sea-shanti
 es-with-the-shank-painters/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam
 paign=portland-me
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X-SOURCE-URL:http://congresssquarepark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nate Ramos Band
DTSTART:20260920T100000Z
DTEND:20260920T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001620-1789909200-1789920000@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
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URL:https://portholemaine.com/event/nate-ramos-band-4/?utm_source=caldisco
 very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://portholemaine.com/live-music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maddi Ryan Band
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001621-1789927200-1789938000@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050634Z
URL:https://portholemaine.com/event/maddi-ryan-band-4/?utm_source=caldisco
 very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Porthole
X-SOURCE-URL:https://portholemaine.com/live-music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Music Association of Maine presents: Caleb Klauder & Ree
 b Willms Band
DTSTART:20260920T230000Z
DTEND:20260921T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T182203Z
UID:10003609-1789930800-1789930800@onelongfellowsquare.com
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:Doors open an hour before showtime.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVANCE P
 URCHASE: $20 (+ fees)\n\n\n\nDAY OF SHOW: $25 (+ fees)\n\n\n\nAll surcharg
 es and member discounts will be calculated at checkout.\n\n\n\nClick Here 
 to learn how our ticket surcharge supports OLS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\nCaleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are among the most respected voices i
 n modern country roots music\, known for their soulful harmonies\, timeles
 s songwriting\, and deep connection to traditional American music. Hailing
  from Washington State and now based in the San Juan Islands\, the duo has
  become a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest roots scene through their w
 ork together\, with the Caleb Klauder Country Band\, and as members of the
  acclaimed Foghorn Stringband. Their music draws from classic honky-tonk\,
  bluegrass\, and old-time traditions while remaining distinctly their own.
  \n\n\n\nOnstage\, Caleb and Reeb combine original songs with carefully ch
 osen gems from the American roots songbook\, delivering each with warmth\,
  authenticity\, and the easy chemistry that comes from years of making mus
 ic together. Caleb’s songs have become favorites in bluegrass and countr
 y circles across the country\, while Reeb’s expressive vocals bring dept
 h and heart to every performance. Whether performing a dancehall shuffle\,
  a classic country duet\, or one of their own compositions\, they carry fo
 rward a rich musical tradition with grace\, skill\, and an unmistakable se
 nse of joy. \n\n\n\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182203Z
LOCATION:One Longfellow Square\, 181 State Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\
 , United States
URL:https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event/caleb-reeb/?utm_source=caldiscov
 ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:One Longfellow Square
X-SOURCE-URL:https://onelongfellowsquare.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Band LIVESTREAM
DTSTART:20260920T230000Z
DTEND:20260921T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T001147Z
UID:10003852-1789930800-1789938000@onelongfellowsquare.com
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:7 PM SHOW.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICE: $5.00 (+ fees)\n\n\n\nClick
  Here to learn how our ticket surcharge supports OLS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are among the most respected vo
 ices in modern country roots music\, known for their soulful harmonies\, t
 imeless songwriting\, and deep connection to traditional American music. H
 ailing from Washington State and now based in the San Juan Islands\, the d
 uo has become a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest roots scene through t
 heir work together\, with the Caleb Klauder Country Band\, and as members 
 of the acclaimed Foghorn Stringband. Their music draws from classic honky-
 tonk\, bluegrass\, and old-time traditions while remaining distinctly thei
 r own. \n\n\n\nOnstage\, Caleb and Reeb combine original songs with carefu
 lly chosen gems from the American roots songbook\, delivering each with wa
 rmth\, authenticity\, and the easy chemistry that comes from years of maki
 ng music together. Caleb’s songs have become favorites in bluegrass and 
 country circles across the country\, while Reeb’s expressive vocals brin
 g depth and heart to every performance. Whether performing a dancehall shu
 ffle\, a classic country duet\, or one of their own compositions\, they ca
 rry forward a rich musical tradition with grace\, skill\, and an unmistaka
 ble sense of joy. \n\n\n\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T001147Z
LOCATION:One Longfellow Square\, 181 State Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\
 , United States
URL:https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event/caleb-klauder-reeb-willms-band-l
 ivestream/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:One Longfellow Square
X-SOURCE-URL:https://onelongfellowsquare.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Don Campbell
DTSTART:20260921T100000Z
DTEND:20260921T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001630-1789995600-1790006400@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050634Z
URL:https://portholemaine.com/event/don-campbell-13/?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Porthole
X-SOURCE-URL:https://portholemaine.com/live-music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:After Dark Trio
DTSTART:20260922T140000Z
DTEND:20260922T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001633-1790096400-1790110800@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050634Z
URL:https://portholemaine.com/event/after-dark-trio-9/2026-09-22/?utm_sour
 ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Porthole
X-SOURCE-URL:https://portholemaine.com/live-music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Andi Fawcett
DTSTART:20260923T100000Z
DTEND:20260923T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T050634Z
UID:10001631-1790168400-1790175600@portholemaine.com
CATEGORIES:music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050634Z
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 ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-me
X-SOURCE-NAME:Porthole
X-SOURCE-URL:https://portholemaine.com/live-music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:State Theatre & 98.9 WCLZ present An Evening with Mt. Joy
DTSTART:20260923T213000Z
DTEND:20260924T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260803T062042Z
UID:10000058-1790184600-1790200800@thompsonspoint.com
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:State Theatre & 98.9 WCLZ present\nAn Evening with Mt. Joy\nCe
 lebrating 10 Years\n\nWed\, September 23\, 2026\nThompson’s Point\nDoors
 : 5:30pm – Show: 7:00pm – all ages\n$70.50 advance $76.00 day of show 
 Kids 3 and under free\n\n\nTICKETS\n“Mt. Joy’s songs unfold like good 
 political speeches: They amble and converse and pulsate fervently until it
 ’s time to get the crowd chanting along.” – NPR \nSince forming in 2
 016\, the Philadelphia native indie-rock band — comprised of Matt Quinn 
 (vocals\, guitar)\, Sam Cooper (guitar)\, Jackie Miclau (keys\, piano)\, S
 otiris Eliopoulos (drums)\, and Michael Byrnes (bass) — has put in their
  10\,000 hours preparing for this very moment. \nAfter nearly a decade of 
 touring and recording three critically acclaimed albums (2018’s Mt. Joy\
 , 2020’s Rearrange Us\, and 2022’s Orange Blood)\, the five-piece reac
 hed new heights in 2024\, selling out New York’s Madison Square Garden\,
  The Greek Theater in Los Angeles\, Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheater\, an
 d more\; their 70-date North American and European headline tour also sold
  more than 180\,000 tickets. Mt. Joy’s momentum stemmed from years of ha
 rd work cultivating an unforgettable stage presence and their laser focus 
 on organic growth. \nIn 2025\, Mt. Joy continued their ascent with the rel
 ease of their fourth EP\, Hope We Have Fun\, on May 30\, and their wildly 
 successful North American tour of the same name. The Hope We Have Fun tour
  saw the band reach new milestones\, with sold out shows at Boston’s TD 
 Garden\, Forest Hills Stadium in New York\, a record breaking performance 
 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Denver\, and festival stops at Govern
 or’s Ball and Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival. \nFor Quinn\, the 
 record speaks directly to the band’s long journey together — “We’v
 e all worked incredibly hard together and done ridiculous things in sickne
 ss and in health. You just kind of look up and you’re at Madison Square 
 Garden with these people\, and it makes you emotional — it feels like so
 mething you never could have dreamed. The album is a realization that we p
 ushed ourselves into this crazy world\, sometimes for better and sometimes
  for worse. It’s a lot about sticking together in relationships\, living
  a crazy lifestyle and just kinda saying\, ‘I hope we have fun.’” Th
 e album’s thirteen tracks explore the high\, lows\, and intimate moments
  of a life lived on the road\, with Quinn’s soulful vocals floating over
  intricate\, rootsy instrumentals. \nStart with the album’s lead single\
 , “Highway Queen” (also out now as a duet with Grammy-winner Maren Mor
 ris). In the sparkling\, acoustic guitar-driven track\, Quinn ruminates on
  falling for a twin flame who lives for the escapism of transient life\, t
 oo. “It’s a song about seeing how you deal with things in someone else
 \,” he says. “Which is really comforting\, but it’s also an opportun
 ity to be introspective and helpful to each other.” \n“God Loves Weird
 os” dives deeper into life on the road\, after the stage lights go out. 
 “You pull into the gas station and those are your date nights — goofin
 g around at a truck stop\, looking at all the funny T-shirts\,” Quinn sa
 ys of the track. “Maybe the road is pulling you apart\, but then you hav
 e those moments where you’re laughing and thinking\, ‘This is so fun. 
 I love this person.’”\n“More More More\,” on the other hand\, deal
 s with what happens when you do come home — the depression that creeps i
 n when the world goes quiet. As the track builds to a crescendo\, Quinn br
 eaks his own cycle\, howling “I got all I want” — a chill-inducing m
 oment of catharsis. \nBut it wouldn’t be a Mt. Joy record without a part
 y\, too. There’s the unapologetically grooving “She Wants to Go Dancin
 g” written for a lover who brings you out of your shell at the club\, an
 d “Coyote\,” an ode to Quinn’s bandmates sticking together that coul
 d easily soundtrack a rager on a tour bus. Two dynamic collaborations roun
 d out the record with features soon to be announced. \nTo date\, Mt. Joy h
 as garnered over one billion global streams and has sold more than half a 
 million tickets\, with the singles “Silver Lining\,” “Jenny Jenkins\
 ,” “Lemon Tree\,” “Strangers\,” “Highway Queen\,” and “She
  Wants to Go Dancing” all charting in the Top 5 on AAA radio. The band h
 as earned critical acclaim from major media outlets including The New York
  Times\, Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, NPR\, and PEOPLE\; they’ve also gra
 ced the stage at top festivals around the world\, as well as on late-night
  TV shows including James Corden\, Conan O’Brien\, Stephen Colbert\, and
  Jimmy Kimmel. In 2026\, Mt. Joy will make their Australia and New Zealand
  debut for St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival.
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URL:https://thompsonspoint.com/event/state-theatre-98-9-wclz-present-an-ev
 ening-with-mt-joy/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=por
 tland-me
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://thompsonspoint.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:David Wilcox
DTSTART:20260925T000000Z
DTEND:20260925T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T182203Z
UID:10003582-1790280000-1790280000@onelongfellowsquare.com
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:Doors open an hour before showtime.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVANCE P
 URCHASE: $30 (+ fees)\n\n\n\nDAY OF SHOW: $40 (+ fees)\n\n\n\nAll surcharg
 es and member discounts will be calculated at checkout.\n\n\n\nClick Here 
 to learn how our ticket surcharge supports OLS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\nThere are songwriters who chronicle life\, and then there’s David
  Wilcox—an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in 
 American folk music\; a musician’s musician\, a writer’s writer\, and 
 a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal feel universal. \n\n\n\n
 ​With the release of The Way I Tell the Story (2025)\, Wilcox proves\, y
 et again\, that resilience isn’t just a survival skill—it’s an art f
 orm. The record shimmers with musical sophistication but leaves just enoug
 h space for the listener to feel what Wilcox has always done best: tell th
 e truth\, gently but without apology.The music he’s creating now comes f
 rom a place that can’t be faked. In recent years\, Wilcox’s life has b
 een shaped by his wife’s Parkinson’s diagnosis—a shift that reordere
 d his priorities and redefined his sense of time\, love\, and presence. Bu
 t rather than retreat\, Wilcox leaned in. “Times get tough\, and music g
 ets good\,” he says\, and means it. These songs don’t dramatize. They 
 don’t resolve neatly. They sit in the complexity of living—open-eyed\,
  unafraid\, quietly brave. \n\n\n\n​Wilcox’s career began in earnest i
 n the late 1980s\, when his self-released debut The Nightshift Watchman ca
 ught the attention of A&M Records. His major-label debut\, How Did You Fin
 d Me Here (1989)\, became an unexpected hit\, selling over 100\,000 copies
  largely by word of mouth and live shows alone—an unheard-of feat for a 
 debut folk record. Critics took note of his deft guitar work and emotional
  clarity\, but it was the unassuming wisdom threaded through his lyrics th
 at truly set him apart. Rolling Stone praised his “soulful insight\,” 
 while The New York Times called his music “a kind of open- hearted thera
 py.” \n\n\n\n​What followed was a string of acclaimed albums—Big Hor
 izon (1994)\, Turning Point (1997)\, What You Whispered (2000) each one re
 fining his reputation as a songwriter who knows how to say hard things in 
 soft\, lasting ways. Over the years\, he’s shared stages and collaborati
 ons with artists like Shawn Colvin\, Patty Larkin\, Pierce Pettis\, and Jo
 hn Gorka—fellow craftspeople committed to song over spectacle. But Wilco
 x has never followed the current. He’s followed the work\, and in 2018 W
 ilcox won top honors In the 23rd annual USA Songwriting for his effervesce
 nt “We Make the Way by Walking” from his album\, The View From the Edg
 e. \n\n\n\n​That work has earned him quiet but enduring respect. His son
 gs have been covered by k.d. lang and Tony Rice\; his guitar work studied 
 by those who understand that precision\, when rooted in care\, becomes its
  own kind of virtuosity. His influence runs deep\, especially among younge
 r artists trying to build something real in a world obsessed with surface.
  \n\n\n\nWilcox’s music still resonates\, especially now\, because it do
 esn’t try to outpace the moment. It meets it. In his world\, craft is a 
 form of care. Introspection is a public offering. And staying soft in a ha
 rd world isn’t a liability—it’s a kind of leadership. \n\n\n\nFor au
 diences seeking something more than noise\, more than nostalgia\, Wilcox
 ’s songs remain a rare kind of company. Not flashy. Not loud. Just deepl
 y\, generously alive. \n\n\n\nWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182203Z
LOCATION:One Longfellow Square\, 181 State Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\
 , United States
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