Maine Memory Network

J. Frank Bryson, Houlton, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print

Cadet training camp musician, Harpswell, 1896

Can you identify the man with the autoharp?

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1896 Location: Harpswell Media: Photoprint

Remembering Mellie Dunham: Snowshoe Maker and Fiddler

Alanson Mellen "Mellie" Dunham and his wife Emma "Gram" Dunham were well-known musicians throughout Maine and the nation in the early decades of the 20th century. Mellie Dunham also received fame as a snowshoe maker.

Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

Music in Maine - PLAY

"PLAY Watching musicians sing and play music in public is an important communal experience for the performer and the audience."

Music in Maine - Music stores

"Many Maine musicians who went on to regional or national success sold their first CD at Bull Moose. Many prominent musicians and celebrities have…"

Choosing a Career in Country and Bluegrass Music
by Ken Brooks

How I became a country and bluegrass musician

My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory

My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)