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Announce thisOctober 23, 2018

CD release and pizza party at Skip’s Lounge

You should come since you’re probably on the CD. Remember when we all sang together for the live half of the album last April?…

Announce thisJuly 23, 2018

Half Live at the Half Moon is here!

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

Our brand new album — HALF LIVE AT THE HALF MOON — is finally here. It’s half live and half not live. You can order CDs,…

The Half Moon Jug Band, from right, Steve Brewer (bass and saxophone), Troy R. Bennett (guitar and banjo) and Dean Clegg (percussion and quality control).

Announce thisMarch 21, 2018

Casserole Choir recording session and party

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

We need your voice for this special recording event. The HMJB is making a new album and half of it will be recorded live…

Announce thisOctober 3, 2017

Thanksgiving weekend Thankstacular Extravaganza

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

Join the Half Moon Jug Band, along with special guests Alexis Powers and Eric Worthley, for a Thanksgiving weekend THANKSTACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA! This a holiday…

Announce thisAugust 4, 2017

Musical BBQ and pony ride show to benefit nonprofit preschool in Jackman

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

Ride a pony, eat barbecue, dance to the music and help save a Maine child’s education. On September 23, the Half Moon Jug Band…

Announce thisDecember 31, 2016

Headed north to The County for a winter weekend of shows

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

The town of Stockholm, Maine, like nearby New Sweden, was founded in the 19th century by folks from Scandinavia. Eureka Hall was built in the…

Announce this, everything elseDecember 27, 2016

Here’s the ‘Wicked Good, Halfway Decent, Un’nagural Ball’ on Jan. 20

By The Van Gogh of the Banjo

The resistance starts tonight. Join Maine music and comedy legends, The Wicked Good Band, as they team up with Portlands most ridiculous sidewalk subversives,…