Yard Sauce - Tiny Circulation Desk Concert

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Mechanics' Hall | Portland

Mechanics' Hall (Maine)
Publisher/HostMechanics' Hall (Maine)
Yard Sauce - Tiny Circulation Desk Concert
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A cozy library concert with the Maine-based acoustic string trio, blending traditional folk styles with eclectic interpretations.
About this Event

Yard Sauce is a Maine-based, acoustic string trio featuring Chris Moore (mandolins and vocals), Jeff Christmas (guitar and vocals) and Callie Brennan (fiddle and vocals). Their dynamic live performances draw from the group’s eclectic musical tastes, diverse regional traditional music influences, and a deep catalog of original songs. Old-time, bluegrass, country and folk traditions (including traditional Shaker music) are all part of the mix in every live set. The trio trades off on lead vocal and harmony duties, delivering arrangements of traditional and original tunes with their distinctive, down-to-earth authenticity combined with virtuosic instrumental skills. Learn more about the band here.


ABOUT THE SERIES

Inspired by a certain well-known desk-based concert series, the Mechanics’ Hall Tiny Circulation Desk brings the same stripped-down, close-up energy, with more library cards and fewer office supplies.

Equal parts cozy hangout and low-key listening room, this weeknight series transforms the Mechanics’ Hall Library into one of Portland’s most intimate and unexpected music venues.

Filmed by the Portland Media Center, each concert feels like a live demo, a secret show, and a community gathering all at once. Tea and libations provided.


PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.


ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. The building is wheelchair accessible via a small modular ramp. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator.

If you need accessibility accommodations/questions please contact us at [email protected] or 207-773-8396.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 28.52

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