Maine Nation Music Corridor of Fame/ Courtesy Photograph
SCARBOROUGH — The Maine Nation Music Corridor of Fame will likely be internet hosting their forty fifth Induction Present and Ceremony and a Scarborough resident will likely be a type of being celebrated.
On Sunday, Could 15 Scarborough resident, Don Campbell, will likely be inducted into the Corridor of Fame. The Induction Ceremony is celebrating Campbell and two of his contemporaries, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed. The ceremony will embrace an award presentation and efficiency.
“Don was raised in a musical household in Scarborough,” mentioned Kristen DeQuattro, Campbell’s reserving supervisor. “Began taking part in professionally whereas opening exhibits for Schooner Fare and Devonsquare, two extremely popular acts from the Portland space. Don moved to Nashville the place he, his songwriting, and his band gained some extremely prestigious awards together with $50,000 on the Grand ‘Ol Opry and past. He now performs over 300 exhibits per 12 months and enjoys a enjoyable music profession along with his bandmates and enthusiastic followers.”
Corridor of Fame performers will embrace Stan Jr, Joe and Nell Kennedy, Ken and Jane Brooks, Phil and Ellie LaClaire, Don Nickerson, Sharlene Hooper, Ronnie Chase, Jeff Dustin, and Brian Gelina. The ceremony will likely be situated on the Silver Spur at 272 Lewiston St. in Mechanics Falls. This occasion is opeto the general public and can happen from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15, payable on the door.
“Don feels that his induction into the Maine Nation Music Corridor of Fame is a good honor,” DeQuattro mentioned. “It grants him a spot in Maine’s historical past books with a few of his heroes akin to Dave Mallett and Dick Curless, simply to call just a few. Don has many awards and trophies from his 30+ 12 months profession, a few of which he’s contemplating including to the Corridor of Fame’s respected museum.”
The Maine Nation Music Corridor of Fame Museum is downstairs on the Silver Spur. Doorways open at 11 a.m. and the present begins at 1 p.m. The Maine Nation Music Corridor of Fame was based by Slim Andrews in 1978. In 2008, he helped set up the Corridor of Fame’s museum. It’s a nonprofit group that promotes nation music in Maine. The three,000-square-foot corridor and museum show the influence and affect Maine musicians have had on nation music. The general public museum shows memorabilia of Maine Nation Music artists who’re members of the Corridor of Fame. Annually, two to a few new members are inducted into the corridor of fame.
“Don has a full calendar of exhibits to catch this season and all 12 months lengthy!” DeQuattro mentioned. “Among the many most noteworthy is his tribute to Dan Fogelberg live performance at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit on June eleventh at 7:30 p.m.—- Don’s double tribute CD entitled: ‘Kites to Fly: Celebrating the Music of Dan Fogelberg’ gained a nomination for ‘Tribute Album of the 12 months within the twelfth Annual Unbiased Music Awards’ and following its launch Don has toured the nation presenting these concert events of Dan Fogelberg’s favourite songs and classics. Don’s 2nd Annual FLOTILLA to Struggle Most cancers — this can be a particular live performance on the water out in Casco Bay and is a fundraiser for the Maine Most cancers Basis — 100% of proceeds are donated to the Maine Most cancers Basis. This occasion will likely be held on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Lastly, are Don’s summer season residencies — You may catch Don and the band this summer season at a patio celebration close to you. … kicking off Memorial Day Weekend on the Clambake Seafood restaurant in Scarborough and the Royal Anchor Tiki Bar in OOB.”
For extra info, go to www.doncampbellmusic.com for a full line-up of exhibits, concert events, solo gigs, and different occasions.
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