Name: Concerts for a Cause presents PEJEPSCOT STATION
Start: 2026-01-17T19:30:00-05:00
Location: UU Church of Brunswick Maine

Concerts for a Cause presents PEJEPSCOT STATION

Pejepscot Station, will perform at the UUCB Concerts for a Cause series on January 17th to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project.
Based in the village of Pejepscot (in Topsham, ME), Pejepscot Station has performed throughout southern Maine since forming in 2011. Their repertoire is a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, Americana, and some “bluegrassified” folk and country songs. Wide vocal harmonies and an informal and relaxed stage presence make for an enjoyable and fun show appropriate for all.
Ren Bernier – Ren plays banjo which is featured prominently in most tunes, and he contributes harmony as well lead vocals. Ren is a self-taught, long-time banjo picker with his own style

Steven “Satch” Hatch provides Pejepscot Station with solid guitar work on every song. Satch will also join in with vocals from time to time if you ask nicely. A seasoned guitar player, he is invaluable to the group.

Jim McLaughlin joined the group in college, and plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle and harmonica. He sings lead and harmony, A natural musician and multi-instrumentalist. Jim is front and center in most of the repertoire.
Cherie Howard joined the band in 2013 and plays bass and sings lead and harmony. Clearly the happiest person on earth, she brings her joy to the stage while keeping the rest of the band in time with a steady bass line. Cherie’s natural musical ability and love of song shines through in her performances.
In 2019, Russ Donahue joined and added depth to the band with his crisp mandolin and guitar work, and his harmony and lead vocals.
Audiences feel right at home and always enjoy the great music and silly banter. The fun the band has is contagious. Pejepscot Station gets your toes tapping, gets you laughing, and plants a song or two in your head for the trip home.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515), Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.bluegrass.