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When the rock and roll stars of the day were planning tours, southern Maine was on their map- sort of “off Broadway” stops before hitting the big cities on the east coast of the United States. This was a unique dynamic and a stroke of luck for young Mainers. Ford Reiche's book takes a closer look at this history with over 600 images, covering every major rock concert presented in southern Maine from 1955 through 1977. Join Ford and MHS for a talk about what made these performances such noteworthy local events, the hometown concert promoters and radio personalities, the community performance venues, the record shops where event tickets were sold, and the local garage bands that often served as opening acts.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Register for this FREE in-person event at MHS: https://www.mainehistory.org/events/rock-and-roll-concerts-maine/
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About the presenter: Ford Reiche is a former attorney, entrepreneur, businessman, and historian. His passion for Maine and its history stems from his family’s many generations in the state. He has restored several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including houses, a railroad station, and most notably, Halfway Rock Lighthouse, which he owns. He is a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, with a JD from the University of Maine School of Law.
This program is part of our series of Music in Maine.
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489 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101