Loading Dock Concert Series: Wildflower

3S Artspace presents:
Loading Dock Concert Series - Wildflower
Sunday, August 4
Doors: 2:30 pm / Show: 3 pm
All ages
Free (suggested donation $12)

About Wildflower:

Wildflower is the songwriting project of Adrian O’Barr, based in Portland, Maine. Writing primarily about place and the power of nature, the music seeks to explore a distinctive vision of “Atlantic” music and tell stories of a changing coastline. Combining influences as far ranging as 1970’s British Isles folk music, Laurel Canyon, and ambient, Wildflower’s third album, “Green World” arrived 3/1/2024 via their own label Dog’s Breath Records. It features contributions from friends and collaborators Andrew Weaver (Mail the Horse, Widowspeak), Joseph Shabason (Destroyer), Hamilton Belk (Cut Worms), MorganEve Swain (Huntress and the Holder of Hands), Matthew Maiello, Jason Eckerson, and Kevin Sullivan.

Wildflower has toured both locally and nationally and played with many of their heroes, including Little Wings, Michael Nau, Kacey Johansing, and Steve Gunn, among others. Their previous album, “The Ocean Rose” was released by Los Angeles label Night Bloom Records. Wildflower has been featured in Aquarium Drunkard, New Commute, Various Small Flames, Uncut Magazine, and For the Rabbits. Their new album was made in part with funding from the American Rescue Plan Maine Projects Grants, a sub-granting program administered by SPACE Gallery for the National Endowment for the Arts.

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About the Loading Dock Concert Series:
The Loading Dock Concert Series at 3S Artspace is back this summer with new regional acts and fan favorites in the lineup! This year, we're giving you the opportunity choose your own 3S adventure: arrive at a time that works for you; hang out outside in the Loading Dock area for the show; grab a summer pils from Liar's Bench; and take some time to explore the Gallery, Lobby Gallery, and Shop at 3S.

Plus, we have shows on Saturdays at 7pm for those of you who love the classic magic hour vibes of the Loading Dock. We also have shows on Sundays at 3pm for family-friendly vibes and for those of you who prefer their live music served up before dinner time.
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2024 Lineup (check back as new shows get added!):
Saturday, July 20 (7pm) Foxglove
Saturday, July 27 (7pm) Kong Moon
Sunday, July 28 (3pm) Halley Neal
Sunday, August 4 (3pm) Wildflower (solo)
Sunday, August 11 (3pm) Carand Burnet of Kioea
Saturday, August 17 (7pm) Cormac McCarthy
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- Free (suggested donation $12) // Please know that the more you donate, the more funds are received by the artists— not just 3S. Thank you for supporting 3S, a 501(c)(3) contemporary arts non-profit and the artists!
- General Admission // Seating at tables along the bench is first come, first served. There will be standing room, and you're welcome to BYO lawn chair for the grass.
- RSVP // A reservation is not required, but helps us get an idea of number of attendees. Plus, we'll send you a reminder about the show!
- Beverages // Our generous Loading Dock sponsor, Liar's Bench will be on site serving beer and wine.
- Rain or shine // In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors to the Gallery or Performance Space. We'll post a notification on Eventbrite and on Instagram/Facebook in advance.
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Thank you to our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Portsmouth, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, and Raka.

The Loading Dock Concert Series is generously supported by: Kennebunk Savings, Centrus Digital, Liar's Bench.
Additional support from: Piscataqua Savings Bank.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St, Portsmouth, United States